It is said that Cao Cao listened to Guo Jia's advice and prepared to attack Xiapi City by force.
In the end, Zhao Chen didn't panic at all, and even reminded Cao Cao that there was a siege behind him.
Cao Cao turned around and looked from a distance, and sure enough, there was a wave of people holding torches high heading towards Xiapi City.
"No! They are Liu Bei's men!"
At this time, Liu Bei walked up the city wall and smiled at Cao Cao: "Let's end the trip here. Brother Mengde has captured Lu Bu alive and has shocked the Central Plains. If he falls in front of Xiapi City, I'm afraid people will laugh at him. It's better to see him well." receive."
Cao Cao responded calmly: "Lu Fengxian fought decisively on the front line, and Xuande stole the city of Xiapi. Don't you feel ashamed?"
Zhao Chen laughed loudly and said: "Xiapi City belongs to my lord, why should I steal it?"
Liu Bei paid no attention to Cao Cao. He placed his hands on the parapet and looked at Lu Bu behind him playfully.
"Has Meng De heard of Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo?"
Cao Cao frowned, rolled his eyes, and was not angry. He pointed at Liu Bei and said with a smile: "Xuande, you can take care of yourself."
Then he hurriedly led the army, turned north, crossed the Si River, and headed towards Fu Yang.
Just as Cao Cao was worried, those coming were none other than the armies of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Tai Shici.
The three defeated Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren, then gathered the army and headed towards Xiapi City.
Guo Jia looked back at Xiapi City and sighed: "Zhao Chen's plans are ten times better than mine. Now that Xiapi City falls into Liu Bei's hands, I'm afraid there will be no chance to capture it again!"
Watching Cao Jun go away, Liu Bei and Zhao Chen both breathed a sigh of relief. If Cao Cao had insisted on attacking the city just now, the Cao Jun in the city would be covered in darkness, and the 7,000 men and horses in the city would not be able to stop them.
It was already half way through the night, and Huang Gai arranged the city defenders according to Zhao Chen's request. He also separated Lu Bu's generals and soldiers in the city to take good care of them.
It wasn't until dawn that Zhao Chen was free, leaned against the chair of the county government office, and fell asleep in a daze.
All the people who appeared in the dream were lovers, Bu Lianshi, Mi Luyun, and Wanshi.
The morning sun was particularly bright, and the entire county government office was quiet. Everyone was doing things very cautiously, for fear of making any noise.
That was naturally because Zhao Chen was sleeping in the lobby of the county government office, and Liu Bei also postponed the meeting because of Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen didn't wake up until nearly noon.
Several soldiers hurriedly brought washing and breakfast to Zhao Chen.
Then Sun Qian walked into the county government office and said with a smile: "Did the military advisor sleep well last night?"
Zhao Chen stretched and muttered: "Don't be ridiculous, Gongyou. This stool is so hard, how can I sleep well?"
"Where's my lord?"
Sun Qian replied: "We are waiting next door for the military advisors to discuss countermeasures."
Zhao Chen casually stuffed two mouthfuls of breakfast food, still chewing on his mouth, and hurriedly walked to the next door.
"Lord, Chen is late!"
Liu Bei smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. Military advisor, please take a seat."
Life was in a trance, Liu Bei looked at the familiar county government office in Xiapi City, as if it was a lifetime ago.
Two months ago, he was still doubting whether he could survive in this troubled world. Today, two months later, not only is he sitting in Guangling City, but he has also recovered the lost Xiapi City.
There are many more generals and counselors under his command, and there are tens of thousands more soldiers.
He is already a prince!
And all of this was brought about by Zhao Chen.
Twenty-two-year-old young man Zhao Chen!
Zhao Chen took a big gulp of a cup of tea and asked, "My lord, what's important today?"
Liu Bei replied: "According to the report from the outpost, Cao Cao led the army back to Fuyang. I don't know what the next step will be. We are discussing whether we need to pursue the victory and drive Cao's army out of Xuzhou?"
Zhao Chen had already thought about this issue on the city wall last night.
As the leader of one party, Liu Bei understood Cao Cao's habits best.
The words "Meng De can hear about Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo" have already planted the seeds of doubt in Cao Cao's heart.
Cao Cao was suspicious by nature, and he would definitely not use someone who was suspicious.
Therefore Lu Bu must die.
But if you want to pursue it, there will be variables.
Zhao Chen replied: "My Lord, there is no need to pursue him at this time."
Taishi Ci didn't understand and asked: "The morale of Cao's army is low at this time, and Fuyang City is undefendable. If we pursue Fuyang at this time, we will definitely capture Fuyang. Why should we give up this perfect opportunity?"
"Chen admires General Ziyi's bravery. But it is more appropriate not to pursue him at this time than to pursue him."
"Why?"
"Although Cao Cao experienced this defeat, he still has tens of thousands of soldiers in his hands. Now that Lu Bu and others have been captured alive, he is worried that he has no place to use his troops. Our army is pursuing us now, and Cao Cao's army will definitely go all out. What's more important is that Lu Bu is very likely to join Cao Cao's men. , serving Cao Cao. By then, our army will face the two major forces of Cao Cao and Lu Bu, and it will be difficult to win easily."
Everyone looked at Zhao Chen and nodded in understanding.
Zhao Chen added: "Cao Cao is suspicious by nature, and Lu Bu is a rough and reckless man. If he does not pursue him, the seeds of doubt planted by the lord for Cao Cao will sprout. Even if Lu Bu surrenders, Cao Cao will definitely kill Lu Bu to avoid becoming Ding Yuan." , after Dong Zhuo. In this way, our army will have one less threat. Yuan Shao is eager for success and profit. After a few days, the news of Cao Cao's defeat reaches Yuan Shao's ears. Yuan Shao will definitely launch an army to attack Cao Cao's hometown. At that time, Cao Cao will naturally lead the army to retreat. . It will be easy for our army to regain Fu Yang."
After a few simple words of analysis by Zhao Chen, everyone understood the reason.
Taishi Ci was full of admiration for Zhao Chen. He felt that he could always see the development of the situation in advance, have insight into people's hearts at any time, and make the best response. He was really a great strategist.
Liu Bei immediately clapped his hands and applauded: "According to what the military advisor said, our army will rest first and look for opportunities to recover Fu Yang."
At this time, Jian Yong stood up and reported the situation: "My lord, military advisor, Yong Shang has other matters that I don't know how to deal with. Please give me your instructions."
"What is Xianhe referring to?"
"Lord, after our army recaptures Xiapi City, there are still generals and advisers belonging to Lu Bu. I don't know how to deal with it."
Liu Bei took the question and glanced at Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen asked naturally: "Are the two generals Zhang Liao and Gao Shun in the city?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi A looked guilty and whispered in Zhao Chen's ear: "Mr. Houde, I did not persuade General Gao Shun to stop him and followed Lu Bu out of the city."
Zhao Chen was shocked and exclaimed: "What a pity, what a pity!"
Everyone was confused and looked at Zhao Chen who was a little embarrassed.
They didn't understand Gao Shun's talent, how could Zhao Chen not know about it?
In Zhao Chen's eyes, Gao Shun was the strongest military training leader in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and the Eight Hundred Traps he trained was invincible.
If it can be brought under Liu Bei's account, it will no longer be difficult to train troops in the future, and strong troops will continue to come.
Unfortunately, Gao Shun was captured together with Lu Bu, and the only possibility was to be killed by Cao Cao.
Lu Bu's loyalty to Gao Shun is like Liu Bei's loyalty to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. His loyalty is not 100%, but also 90%.
After Cao Cao captured Lu Bu and others alive, Zhao Chen stopped Liu Bei's army from pursuing them, just so that Cao Cao could make up his mind to get rid of Lu Bu.
Lu Bu was beheaded by Cao Cao, and Gao Shun would definitely not surrender when he saw this.
Therefore, the only possibility is to be killed by Cao Cao.
"What a pity!"
History is history after all. Although time has changed, human life and death cannot be shaken.
Zhao Chen slowly closed his eyes.
Seeing this, Shi A felt guilty.
The news came from the outpost. Just as Zhao Chen expected, Cao Cao beheaded Lu Bu. Gao Shun was unwilling to surrender and beheaded him together. The rest of Lu Bu's soldiers all surrendered.
Everyone admired Zhao Chen and expected the enemy to be thousands of miles away.
