Early the next morning, the Liaodong Army returned to the city. Sure enough, Liu Yi ordered people to scold him again. He suffered heavy casualties yesterday and had to change his tactics.
After scolding Tian Yu all morning, Liu Yi still didn't come out. Liu Yi was anxious and angry, so he mounted his horse himself and went to the city with only ten guards to challenge Cao's army, laughing and insulting Cao's army.
The defenders on the city were not to be outdone. The two armies exchanged curses and spittle. Liu Yi was getting anxious when he suddenly saw the city gate slowly opening, and Tian Yu led his troops out on horseback.
Liu Yi laughed and said: "Hahaha, all the civil and military officials among me are nothing but in name only. Tian Yu, do you dare to stand with me?"
Tian Yu stepped forward on horseback and shouted coldly: "Gongsun Du separatized Liaodong, but he didn't dare to be arrogant and arrogant because he knew that the Central Plains has outstanding people! Gongsun Kangyelang was arrogant and tried to get involved in the Central Plains. This is the way to defeat. Your Majesty has paid his respects now." He is the Marquis of Liaodong, and you disobey the king's orders and send troops to fight against him. Are you planning to rebel?"
Liu Yi looked up to the sky and laughed loudly: "Everyone in the world knows that the traitor Cao is named Han Prime Minister, but he is actually a traitor of the Han Dynasty. Whoever wrote the emperor's edict is known to everyone on the road. Now that Cao's retribution has come, he has no time to take care of himself, and he even tries to order the princes? If you know this, , go back to Youzhou as soon as possible to retire!"
"The traitor is arrogant and shall die!" Tian Yu was furious and urged his horse to attack Liu Yi.
Liu Yi got what he wanted and stepped forward to fight with him. They fought for more than ten times without deciding the outcome. Seeing that Tian Yu's moves were calm, he had no choice but to do anything for a while, fearing that Tian Yu would retreat to the city again and pretend to be defeated and leave.
Tian Yu reined in his horse and refused to pursue him, and sneered: "The general of Liaodong is nothing like me!"
When Liu Yi turned around, he saw that Tian Yu had withdrawn his troops and returned to the city. He couldn't help being angry and led his troops to chase him to the drawbridge. Arrows rained down from the city and shot him back. He roared angrily.
Although this battle was a false defeat, he was defeated by Tian Yu, but he was noticed by the soldiers of the three armies. He felt that he was disgraced if he called for a battle again, so he had to retreat in anger. He sent orders to the rear camp to rush to make weapons overnight and prepare for another attack. North Sea.
Gongsun Yang advised: "Cheng Xi's army is fighting with Wu's army. The general can just sit back and watch, so why bother to act with emotion? If we attack Beihai and lose our troops and generals, no matter the victory or defeat of Sun and Cao's armies, they will be unable to clean up the mess. There is no time to regret!"
Because of his promise, Liu Yi was not willing to show weakness to Zhou Yu, and said angrily: "The main force of Qingzhou is fighting against the Wu soldiers. If I can't win the small Beihai, won't I be laughed at by the world? How can I compete with the heroes of the Central Plains in the future?"
Gongsun Yang sighed: "Tian Yu is both civil and military, and the city of Beihai is strong. What can I do?"
Liu Yi snorted coldly: "When all the equipment is ready, I will have my own strategy to break the city."
Tian Yu returned to the city and ordered his soldiers to guard the city carefully. Tian Pengzu asked: "My father just had the opportunity to kill Liu Yi and take advantage of the situation to defeat the enemy. Why did he withdraw his troops and return to the city?"
Tian Yu sneered and said: "Liu Yi's moves are not messed up, he is just pretending to be defeated. He wants to lure me into the army to murder me. How can he hide this from me with such a small trick?"
Tian Pengzu was surprised and said: "I didn't expect this thief to be so cunning. Fortunately, my father is experienced."
Tian Yu sighed: "Liu Yi is very good at using troops. The Liaodong army has so many troops that it is difficult to defeat him for a while. I think we can only plan to get rid of Cheng Xi when he is defeated and send more people to investigate the movements of the front army."
Tian Pengzu wondered: "Cheng Cheng has captured Anqiu and is chasing the Wu army. Wouldn't it be better if they could be eliminated? Why does my father always say that he will be defeated? Is it true that the rumors in the army are true? There is a deep prejudice between the two of you. .”
"What do you know at such a young age?" Tian Yu said angrily: "As a father, I do national affairs, and I never remember personal grudges. This time Cheng Xi overestimates his own abilities and refuses to listen to good advice. He will definitely fall into Zhou Yu's plan. The defeat is certain. He only wants to It’s better if he doesn’t fail miserably.”
Tian Pengzu was a little dissatisfied: "Then Jiangdong Zhoulang is really so capable?"
Tian Yu said seriously: "You are only in the north, how can you know the heroes of the world? Zhou Yu is well versed in strategy. He was highly regarded by Sun Ce in the past, and was entrusted by Sun Quan with the Jiangdong military. He is a hero today and should not be underestimated."
Tian Pengzu didn't believe it in his heart, but he didn't dare to refute Tian Yu. He thought that if Cheng Xi really defeated Wu Jun, his father and son would be disgraced and might have no place in Qingzhou.
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Outside Anqiu City, Cheng Xi heard Tian Yu's words and became increasingly dissatisfied with him, thinking that Tian Yu was worried about his meritorious service, so he was making alarmist remarks.
A previous great victory blocked Wu's army in the city, which made Cheng Xi more confident. Cao's army stormed Anqiu City every day. Outside the city, the city was filled with flames and corpses were everywhere.
The day before yesterday, when they broke through the corner of the east city wall, Cheng Xi's army attacked fiercely. The Wu army could not withstand it and retreated from Anqiu to Weishui. Cao's army pursued them to the river. The Wu army had no way to retreat. They fought hard to regain the city.
After the men and horses rested for a day, Cheng Xi and General Li Xue discussed: "The Wu army has been defeated. I think Zhou Yu is at the end of his rope and cannot give him a chance to breathe. I want to take advantage of his unstable morale and go to rob the stronghold tonight to wipe out the Wu army in one fell swoop." , what do you two generals think of killing Zhou Yu?"
Li Xue nodded and said: "What the Ming Dynasty said is absolutely true. The morale of the Wu army is low. It is taboo to camp along the river. If you take the opportunity to rob the camp, your entire army will be annihilated. This battle will greatly shake the Ming Dynasty's reputation."
Both of them were confident, thinking that the generals of Soochow were vulnerable, and Wang Cheng also strongly agreed.
Cheng Xi couldn't help but laughed and said: "Zhou Lang's son is only proud in Jiangdong. When he goes to the north, how can he be allowed to be arrogant as a southerner? This time, let him know how powerful the northern army is."
Then he ordered the whole army to be well fed, make food at the third watch, and send out troops at the fourth watch. Li Xue and Wang were the vanguards, each with 5,000 elite soldiers, and led the army to rob the camp.
Cheng Xi dispatched troops and generals in the government office, carefully inspected the surrounding terrain, and repeatedly deduced the battle with the second general. He thought that everything was safe, so he went to prepare.
Looking at the starry sky, I can't help but feel excited. If Zhou Yu is defeated tonight, not only will his prestige be greatly increased, but he will also be able to humiliate Tian Yu when he returns. When Xia Hou Dun's troops arrive, he will also be able to be reused by him. Once Cao Pi ascends to the throne of Wei, he will be the king of Wei. You can enter the palace and rise to great heights from then on.
It was halfway through the third watch at night, and Cao Jun divided his troops into three groups to leave Anqiu, with two vanguard groups going east and west, and Cheng Xi's 10,000 elite troops headed south.
When I arrived at the shore of Weishui at the fourth watch, I saw that the Wu army camp was sparse with torches and few people patrolling. I couldn't help but said with great joy: "Lang Zhou, Zhou Lang, they all say that you are good at using soldiers. It turns out that you are just a false name. Today you will become my stepping stone!" "
Just as they were enjoying themselves, torches were blaring on the east and west shores, and rockets were like thousands of red lights, piercing the night sky and falling into the Wu army's camp. In an instant, a fire broke out in the camp, with flames jumping and thick smoke billowing.
"Capture Zhou Yu alive and reward him with a thousand gold coins!" Cheng Xi drew his sword again and shouted.
Dong dong dong——
As the rapid drum beat sounded, the soldiers behind them shouted in unison and rushed forward. Generals Li Xue and Wang Cheng heard the drum beat and rushed into the stronghold from the left and right.
Cao Jun bravely moved forward and rushed into the camp, only to find that there was deathly silence in the camp. There was no movement. Many soldiers rushed into the tent, only to find it was pitch black, and they rushed to nothing.
Li Xuelian picked out several large tents. When he saw that there was no one there, he knew that the situation was not good and hurriedly sent an order to retreat.
At this moment, suddenly drums were beating loudly on the bank of Weishui River, and torches were lit. I saw countless firelights emerging from behind Cao Jun, which actually surrounded Cao Jun and was gathering quickly.
