Guan Yu returned to the city after victory and rewarded the three armies. There was a burst of laughter in Bowang City.
In the lobby of the government office, Guan Yu personally raised a glass to congratulate Wei Yan, and the young general Guan Pingping also glowed, immersed in the joy of victory.
Originally following Liu Bei, they suffered repeated defeats and were chased by Cao Cao like a lost dog. When they met Cao Bing, their scalps went numb. After these two great victories, everyone regained their confidence.
While we were having a banquet, we suddenly heard a burst of laughter outside the door: "Congratulations to all of you on your victory."
Guan Yu heard Liu Qi's voice and hurriedly stood up with his generals to greet him. He saw Liu Qi and Xu Shu arriving, with Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Gan Ning and other generals standing behind them, looking majestic.
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Congratulations to my second brother for winning another battle."
Guan Yu stroked his beard and said, "Today's victory is great. Wei Yan must be the first to kill the enemy."
Wei Yan cupped his fists and said, "It's all because of General Guan's tiger power that Cao Jun was frightened by the news."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "You don't have to be humble. From now on, we must strictly enforce military discipline and clear rewards and punishments, so that we can work together as one. Cao's army is powerful and cannot be taken lightly. You must know that arrogant soldiers will be defeated!"
Everyone nodded and welcomed Liu Qi into the mansion, where they set up a new banquet to discuss military plans.
Gan Ning offered advice: "Cao's army has suffered a new defeat and its morale is low. Why not rob the camp at night?"
Since he came to the army, Liu Qi named Gan Ning's troops Jinfan Army, gave each man a set of armor and swords, and rewarded him with 500 pieces of silk, so that the Jinfan Army had a new look and was eager to make contributions.
Xu Shu shook his head and said, "Xiahou Dun has been in battle for a long time and must be prepared."
But Liu Qi smiled and said: "How can Xiahou Dun alone stop all the tiger generals from attacking together? Why not use the trick?"
Xu Shu's eyes gleamed slightly, he nodded and said: "What the general said is absolutely true."
Liu Bei abandoned Xinye and went to Fancheng because Xinye only had a few thousand troops. Even if Zhuge Liang had great power, it would be difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without straw.
In the face of absolute strength, all ingenuity is in vain.
But the situation is different now. Liu Qi has Jingzhou as his backing, and Nanyang has integrated 100,000 troops, enough to deal with Cao Cao.
When the disparity in military strength is not very large, the strength of the generals and counselors will determine the direction of the battle. It is no longer a fantasy to win with a small number and a large number.
Liu Qi looked at the hall full of famous generals and felt confident when facing Xiahou Dun's 100,000 troops.
When it comes to charging into battle, Guan, Zhang, Zhao and Gan Ning are all good players. As long as they are properly coordinated, they can destroy the enemy like plowing through a courtyard and clearing holes.
Seeing that Liu Qi had decided to send troops, Guan Yu ordered the banquet to be withdrawn. The troops stopped drinking and the men and horses in each camp were well fed and on standby.
Zhang Fei asked anxiously: "General, what is your clever plan? Please tell me quickly."
Liu Qi said: "If Xiahou Dun is prepared, he will set a trap in the outer camp. General Guan will also need to lure the enemy in person, pretend to be defeated and return. After Cao Jun relaxes his vigilance, he will rob the camp again, and he will definitely succeed."
Guan Yu knew that Xiahou Dun would not take it lightly if he didn't go, so he stroked his beard and said, "I will go there!"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Please ask the military advisor to plan the details, and I will mobilize the troops."
Liu Qi knows his position well, and his advantage lies in predicting history and knowing and employing people.
After all, it is still in the early stages of entrepreneurship, and his positioning is more like a company's planning. He is only responsible for planning and scheduling, and the specific execution is left to more suitable people.
The big boss is usually only responsible for making decisions and signing, and usually just travels, drinks tea, and picks up girls.
Firstly, he really doesn't understand the art of war, and random interference would be self-defeating. Secondly, it also gives Xu Shu and others room to develop, so that they can have a sense of existence and accomplishment.
If Zhuge Liang could come and take over the planning position, wouldn't it be nice to be a hands-off shopkeeper?
If I have a female secretary in the future, if the secretary can do anything, it will be fine...
That is the royal enjoyment!
Xu Shu thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Since we are going to send troops, why not capture Xiahou Dun together?"
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "It's just what I wanted. I escaped Cao Ren last time. I will capture Xiahou Dun this time."
After Xu Shu's deployment was completed, Liu Qi's troops were divided into three groups. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Gan Ning each led an army and were ready to dispatch after the third watch.
Coupled with Wei Yan and Chen Dao who went out of the city to ambush, this luxurious lineup would always tremble no matter where they went.
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In the main camp of Cao's army, Xiahou Dun sat upright in the main tent of the Chinese army, with one eye covered with bloodshot eyes, spinning around, always listening to the situation outside.
The fronts of the three camps are empty, and the men and horses are waiting in the rear camp. No matter whether the enemy attacks any camp, the other two camps can be mobilized at any time to outflank and destroy it.
After the third watch, the spring breeze became more violent, and the wind blew the corners of the flag tent, like a ghost crying and a wolf howling, whimpering.
Xiahou Dun became a little anxious in the tent, not only afraid that Guan Yu would attack, but also afraid that he would not come.
If you wait all night in vain, the soldiers will be exhausted tomorrow, let alone attack the city, and they will not even have the strength to fight.
Boom——
At this moment, he suddenly heard the sound of a drum, short but very clear. Xiahou Dun's heart skipped a beat and he stood up as if he was electrocuted.
This is an early warning of an enemy attack. The enemy has arrived in front of the camp and immediately picks up the sword and leaves the camp.
A fire lit up in the front camp and spread quickly under the southeast wind, and shouts of death came from the wind.
"Bang the drum!" Xiahou Dun was so energetic that he got on his horse and led his troops straight to the front camp.
I saw silhouettes of people clashing in front of me. Sure enough, the enemy troops quickly retreated after discovering that the camp was empty. The ambushes on the left and right came out together, and they fought in a melee.
Under the firelight, a man on a tall horse with a flowing beard is Guan Yu.
"Guan Yun, let's go!" Xiahou Dun shouted loudly, urging his horse to catch up.
Guan Yu was restraining his troops to retreat. When he saw Xiahou Dun coming to attack, he turned his horses to meet the enemy. The two men fought under the firelight.
After more than ten battles, Xiahou Dun had no choice but to defeat Guan Yu. However, the morale of Cao's army was greatly boosted and they surrounded him from all sides. Guan Yu had no intention of fighting and led his troops to break through the encirclement.
Xiahou Dun followed closely and joined forces with Yu Jin and Han Hao to pursue the victory. If they could rush into Bowang City in one go, they could completely turn the tide of the battle.
Just as they were halfway through the chase, they saw the fire on Bowang City from a distance. Suddenly, a group of men and horses approached quickly from the front, and torches spread all over the mountains and plains like a long dragon.
The incoming army passed by Guan Yu, and the first general stood like an iron tower, raising his spear and shouting: "Zhang Yide from Yan is here, who dares to fight?"
"Zhang Fei?" Xiahou Dun was shocked and reined in his horse to observe.
Han Hao said: "Reinforcements must have arrived in Bowang. The enemy's strength is unknown, so we should stop at the appropriate time."
Xiahou Dun was dissatisfied and snorted coldly: "Why should Zhang Fei be afraid? He was killed like a rat in Runan."
Zhang Fei laughed and said: "Xiahou Dun, if you can't see clearly with one eye at night, come back tomorrow!"
"Butcher Zhang, you are going too far!" Xiahou Dun was furious and was about to fight.
Yu Jin hurriedly advised: "Zhang Fei deliberately provokes the generals and must be prepared ahead. This defeat of Guan Yu will boost morale. It will not be too late to attack the city tomorrow to avenge the enemy."
Xiahou Dun glanced ahead and saw dots of torches. He didn't know how many men and horses there were. He calmly gave orders to retreat slowly.
Back at the camp, the defenders had put out the fire, and Xiahou Dun was furious. The two generals had rested early, and the whole army would attack the city at midnight tomorrow.
