the next day.
In the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion.
Liu Bei sat in a high position, looked around at the people in front of him, and said slowly, "Everyone, thieves are rampant in various places now. Is there any way to get rid of them and restore peace to the people?"
Mi Zhu stepped forward, raised his hands and said, "Most of these thieves are the remnants of the Yellow Turbans. They are looting rampantly in various places. They are really hateful. They should be surrounded and eliminated by the army."
Hearing this, Liu Bei nodded, turned to look at Cao Bao, and smiled slightly, "General Cao, do you have any objections?"
As a general in Xuzhou, Cao Bao was naturally familiar with this kind of thing. He stepped forward and said, "In that case, let's send troops to encircle and suppress these remnants of the Yellow Turban Army."
Liu Bei smiled and asked, "General Cao, who do you think is suitable to lead the army?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Fei stepped forward, raised his hands and said, "Brother, I am willing to go."
Hearing this, Cao Bao frowned slightly, and then said with a smile, "The three generals are very powerful in martial arts. They are just remnants of the Yellow Turban Army. Why bother you? I will just send a few people there."
Liu Bei nodded, "In that case, General Cao, then immediately mobilize your troops and generals to eliminate these remnants of the Yellow Turbans."
Cao Bao cupped his hands and said, "General, I will obey."
After speaking, Cao Bao turned around and left.
Liu Bei looked at Cao Bao's leaving figure and turned his head to look at Sun Qian.
Sun Qian understood immediately and nodded hurriedly to express his understanding.
…
The military camp of the Xuzhou Army was originally inhabited only by Xuzhou soldiers. After Liu Bei's troops arrived, they had nowhere to live, so they could only open up a place in the camp for Liu Bei's army to live.
The two armies are not far apart. In order to save space, they share a training ground.
When Cao Bao arrived at the camp, Lu You had already received the news and hurried over to greet him.
"General Cao, why did you remember to come to the military camp today?"
Cao Bao waved his hand, "Shijun Liu, he said that there are remnants of the Yellow Turban Army in Xuzhou, and he wants to send troops to eliminate them."
Hearing this, Lu You breathed a long sigh of relief, smiled and cupped his hands, "In that case, I will arrest him right now, and we will definitely wipe out the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army."
Cao Bao nodded and led the people towards the high platform in the middle of the school field.
Just when everyone walked between the house and the high platform, they suddenly heard bursts of exclamations from Liu Beijun's side.
"Oh no!"
"The war horse has escaped!"
"Don't be stunned, go and chase them back."
Along with the exclamation, the chaotic sound of horse hooves also sounded at the same time.
Cao Bao and others hurriedly turned around and saw a large group of war horses running out of the stables over there.
Ta-ta-ta!
When everyone looked at the galloping war horses, their expressions suddenly changed with fright, and they all shouted bad.
"not good."
"General Cao, run!"
Hearing everyone's exclamations, Cao Bao knew something was wrong, turned around and ran away, but it was already too late. The roaring horses were in front of everyone in the blink of an eye.
Cao Bao looked at the horse approaching Chi Chi, his face turned pale, he quickened his pace and wanted to run towards the military camp, but it was already too late.
Ta-ta-ta!
The galloping war horses, like a torrent of steel, slammed into Cao Bao and the others.
"Ahhh!"
In just a moment, the dozen guards brought by Cao Bao, Lu You and other generals were drowned by the war horses as bursts of screams rang out.
By the time the war horses ran wildly by, Cao Bao and others were already knocked to the ground, screaming in agony.
completely annihilated!
When the soldiers at the military camp saw what was happening here, they ran over and helped everyone up.
"Who did it?"
Lu You's left shoulder was broken, and he screamed in pain. After being helped up, he shouted sharply.
A soldier looked at the war horse running out and whispered, "It seems to be the war horse over there."
As the words fell, a group of people ran out from Liu Beijun's side and came towards this side.
Zhang Fei took the lead, came to the crowd, and said loudly, "General Cao, how are you? It doesn't matter."
Lu You's face turned livid with anger, "General Zhang, why did you let those war horses run out?"
Zhang Fei hit him with a big mouth, knocked a soldier down on him, and roared, "Tell me, what is going on? Why did the war horse run out?"
The soldier got up and said with a trembling voice, "I don't know either. General Zhang said that he would use war horses, so his subordinates went to prepare. As soon as he opened the stable door, all the war horses ran out, and they couldn't stop them. live."
Cao Bao sat on the ground, his face turned pale in pain, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his teeth clenched.
"Quickly call the doctor, what are you doing?"
Not long after, the soldiers hurriedly lifted everyone up and took them to the military camp. They immediately called for doctors to treat them.
…
Cao Mansion.
Cao Bao was lying on the bed. Although his face was still a little pale, the bird was much better now, but there was a constant flash of anger in his eyes.
Lu You only injured his shoulder. After being briefly bandaged, he immediately rushed over to see Cao Bao.
"General Cao, what's going on?"
Cao Bao was annoyed and snorted coldly, "General Lu, what do you think is going on?"
Lu You gritted his teeth and suddenly whispered, "General Cao, let me tell you, they must have done it on purpose. Otherwise, why would all the war horses run out together? This is impossible!"
Cao Bao nodded and asked slowly, "You mean, they deliberately let the horses hit us?"
Lu You snorted coldly, "General Cao, I think that no matter what, it is impossible for so many war horses to run out at the same time. Are Liu Beijun's soldiers not doing anything and just watching our mother running out without caring?"
At this point, Lu You stamped his feet heavily and gritted his teeth and said, "General Cao, there is no need to doubt it. They must have done it on purpose. Otherwise, this kind of thing would not have happened."
Cao Bao nodded and was about to speak when suddenly there were rapid footsteps and a voice outside the door.
"General Cao, Ambassador Liu is here to see you."
Hearing this, Cao Bao was stunned for a moment, and then winked at Lu You.
Lu You sighed and hurried to the door to greet him.
Soon, Liu Bei walked in from the door and saw Cao Bao on the hospital bed. He hurriedly walked a few steps to the bedside and asked with concern, "General Cao, what is going on? You are so good, why are you suffering like this?" Serious injury?"
Hearing this, the anger in Cao Bao's heart almost reached Tianling Gai, and he said with a displeased face, "Liu Shijun, if you want to ask what's going on, you can ask the soldiers in the camp?"
Zhang Fei turned around from behind Liu Bei, frowned and said, "General Cao, I have already asked, but even if the war horse suddenly runs out, there is nothing anyone can do."
Cao Bao's face turned red with anger, but there was no evidence, so he could only snort, "In this case, it can only be considered unlucky for me."
Liu Bei waved his hand hurriedly, "General Cao, don't worry. Some of the soldiers who were guarding the horses today have already beheaded them, which can be regarded as a relief for you."
"What?"
Hearing this, Cao Bao was startled and asked hurriedly, "Liu Shijun, did you kill them?"
Liu Bei snorted coldly, "These useless guys can't even watch the war horses, causing General Cao to be injured. How can a cat tolerate them?"
Cao Bao looked at Liu Bei's indignant expression and sighed inwardly, "Thank you so much, Ambassador Liu."
According to Cao Bao's plan, he was also planning to go to the military camp and ask the soldiers who were guarding the horses what was the reason, so that he could get to the bottom of it.
However, these people have been killed by Liu Bei, and the clues are completely cut off. How can we still investigate?
Lu You couldn't bear it anymore and stepped forward and said, "Liu Shijun, there must be something wrong with this matter. Otherwise, how could so many war horses run out at the same time?"
At this point, Lu You reluctantly bowed his hand to Liu Bei, "Liu Shijun, someone must want to harm General Cao. General Cao must be given justice in this matter."
Liu Bei nodded, "General Lu, please rest assured. I will not ignore this matter. I must investigate it to the end. As long as I find out who is responsible, I will definitely kill him and never give him mercy."
After hearing this, Cao Bao couldn't believe it, he just sneered in his heart.
Liu Bei has cut off all the clues, so where can he go to investigate? In the end, I'm afraid it will be settled again.
Cao Bao thought that he was actually in the military camp and fell into their trap. He felt the anger in his heart rising, but there was nothing he could do.
At this moment, Sun Qian came out from behind Liu Bei and said with a solemn expression, "Liu Shijun, the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army are now rampant, and they must be eliminated as soon as possible."
When Liu Bei heard these words, he turned to look at Cao Bao and said with a wry smile, "Sun Zheng, this matter was originally entrusted to General Cao to handle, but now General Cao is seriously injured, I'm afraid it will take a while!"
Sun Qian shook his head, sighed, and said slowly, "Liu Shijun, as the saying goes, it takes 100 days to break the bones, which is three months. We can wait, and General Cao can wait, but Xuzhou The people can’t wait.”
At this point, Sun Qian paused and cupped his hands, "Now the people of Xuzhou are eagerly hoping that Commander Liu can send out a large army to eliminate the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army as soon as possible and allow them to live and work in peace and contentment again.
If we wait three months before sending troops to eliminate the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army, I am afraid that during this period, it will definitely cause greater harm to the people of Xuzhou. If these remnants of the Yellow Turban Army take the opportunity to attack the city again, it will be even more detrimental to our army. .
Ambassador Liu, you must think twice before taking this matter, and you must not delay the criminal investigation! "
When Liu Bei heard what Sun Qian said, he couldn't help but frowned and said with a wry smile, "Sun Qian, I also know that I should act as soon as possible, but General Cao is seriously injured, what should I do?"
Sun Qian cupped his hands and said, "Liu Shijun, since General Cao is seriously injured, why not send another general to lead the troops to wipe out the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army?"
After these words were spoken, the room suddenly became quiet, so quiet that even the rapid breathing of everyone could be heard clearly.
Cao Bao suddenly understood why.
It's all a ploy!
After all, that’s what I mainly want to say, right?
Now that he is injured and unable to go out to fight, he can only send another general.
The most important thing is that even his deputy Lu You has a broken arm and may not be able to send troops to fight.
Neither of them can lead an army to fight, so who should be sent?
At this moment, Zhang Fei suddenly said loudly, "Brother, they are just some remnants of the Yellow Turban Army. I am willing to lead the troops there."
Hearing this, Cao Bao was shocked in his mind, screamed secretly, and said hurriedly, "No need, General Zhang."
Zhang Fei looked at Cao Bao with wide eyes, "General Cao, you won't let me go, how can you go now?"
"this?"
Hearing this, Cao Bao was stunned and speechless for a while.
His ribs are now broken by being kicked. Needless to say, when he is in the military, even sitting on a chair will be unbearable pain, let alone sitting on a horse and jolting. I'm afraid he won't be able to walk very far, and half of his life will be saved. .
Zhang Fei spread his hands and said carelessly, "General Cao, look, you can't go, so you can only let me go, right?"
After hearing this, Cao Bao's face turned ugly and he hurriedly turned to look at Lu You.
Lu You saw the look that Cao Bao gave him, gritted his teeth, and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Liu Shijun, no general is willing to send troops."
When Liu Bei heard Lu You's initiative to ask for a fight, he frowned and was about to speak when Zhang Fei stepped forward and pushed Lu You's broken shoulder.
"General Lu, can you do it?"
Lu You couldn't help but was pushed by Zhang Fei. He felt a sharp pain coming from his injured arm. He screamed in pain and took a few steps back before he stabilized his body. But the pain on his forehead was so bad that the man was not satisfied with it, and his face was even more frighteningly pale.
"General Zhang, why did you push me?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and said disdainfully, "General Lu, I just wanted to test your injury. I didn't expect it to be so serious. How can you lead troops to fight if you are so seriously injured? I think you should forget it and stay at home to recuperate." Just right."
Lu You gritted his teeth and endured the pain on his shoulder, "I can do it, there's no need to worry about General Zhang."
Cao Bao suddenly sighed, "General Lu, stop talking. Your injury is not serious. You should recuperate at home."
Having said this, Cao Bao sighed secretly in his heart and bowed his hands to Liu Bei, "Liu Shijun, both General Lu and I are injured now, and we really can't lead the troops to fight.
Therefore, the matter of leading troops to fight can only be decided by Liu Shijun. "
Hearing this, Liu Bei was immediately overjoyed, but his face showed an eager expression, "General Cao, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
Cao Bao sighed and said with a wry smile, "In urgent matters, let Liu Shijun make the decision."
Liu Bei then nodded, "Now that the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army are too rampant in various places, we can only act urgently and let Yide lead the troops to fight. We will discuss the future matters separately."
Cao Bao cupped his hand and said, "It's all up to Liu Shijun to make the decision. How dare I disobey you?"
Liu Bei waved his hand, "General Cao, you are tired after disturbing you for so long. It's better to rest quickly and wait until another day to see you again."
Cao Bao nodded, "Thank you very much, Mr. Liu, for coming to visit."
Liu Bei was polite again, turned around and left with everyone.
After Liu Bei's back disappeared outside the door, Lu You hurriedly stepped forward and said through gritted teeth, "General Cao, it must be them."
