Northwest of Suiling is Xiapi. In order to facilitate the transportation of grain and grass, the Wei army's water stockade was northwest of Fuling Lake. The fire broke out and spread quickly to the stockade with the southeast wind.
Cao Xiu found his horse in the thick smoke and was about to lead his troops to fight. However, he saw fireworks flying and the whole sky turned red. As soon as he turned around, he was choked by the smoke and found it difficult to breathe, so he had to cover his mouth and nose and leave.
The warships of the Wei army were connected together, and the navy could not control them. Those who could untie the chain were also squeezed together, unable to move. The navy on the ship ran away.
It turned out that the Jiangdong navy used a mother ship. The small boats in front were all loaded with sulfur and kerosene, and then they took a whole building boat to carry firewood. When the fire started, the fire took advantage of the wind, and the wind helped the fire. It was impossible to stop it.
At this time, Zhou Tai's warship was in the middle of the lake. He stopped Niu Jin who came to rescue him, and divided his troops to attack the water village in the east first. There were mostly logistics cooks here and they were not vulnerable at all. They quickly landed from the east and surrounded them.
The north side of Fuling Lake was illuminated by the fire as bright as day. Thick smoke shot straight into the sky. The stars and moon had long since been submerged. The surface of the lake was redder than the sunset, and the flames burned so hard that no one could get close.
Lu Xun, who was waiting at Nanhukou as early as possible, saw the flames soaring into the sky and knew that Zhou Tai had succeeded. He immediately ordered the drums to be dispatched. Jiang Qin and Dong Xi each led a fleet and crossed the Huaihe River in three directions to attack Hubei.
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Xuyi fireworks are soaring into the sky, but Shouchun is silent at this time. The bright moon and few stars, and the spring breeze bringing warmth, seem to be lulling the soldiers and civilians in the city to sleep.
On Shouchun City, soldiers patrolling the city were walking back and forth, their torches were blown by the night wind, some were yawning, and some were dozing off against the city wall.
Even these defenders didn't know that a big storm was brewing in the seemingly relaxed Shouchun City, which was about to change the situation and destiny of the Han Dynasty.
The lights in the government office were brightly lit, and the surrounding walls were as bright as day. Chen Dao personally led the troops on inspection, and his swords flashed with cold light. It was a completely different scene.
The rest of the people in the mansion have been cleared out long ago. Liu Qi and Lu Su are discussing with Jiangdong generals how to defeat Cao Cao and making final arrangements. There is no room for failure in this battle.
Lu Fan reported: "The three agencies have been deployed. As long as the Cao thieves enter the city, they will catch a turtle in a jar."
Liu Qi nodded and said: "Later, General Huang will open the north gate and let the Wei army enter the city. The three generals must remember to go through three gates each and make no mistakes. After leaving the city, everyone will act according to the plan."
"No!" Zhu Huan, Chen Wu, and Han Dang took the order and left.
Liu Qi also ordered Lu Fan to protect Lu Su and others, and they would open the city later and retreat from the east gate first. Among the chaotic troops, these officials basically had no ability to protect themselves, so they should be allowed to retreat safely first.
Everyone went to prepare. Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong stood in the hall and asked anxiously: "The general brought us two to Shouchun, but there was no general order. What does this mean?"
A few days ago, Liu Qi returned from Xuyi and personally named Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong to take away the two generals. They thought Liu Qi appreciated them and happily followed them. Who would have thought that there is no mission yet? Could it be that they are deliberately not allowed to perform meritorious service?
Liu Qi smiled and said: "I invite the two generals to come. There is something more important, but it is very dangerous. I don't know if the two generals are willing to go?"
Pan Zhang laughed and said: "I remember when I was walking in the rivers and lakes, and I saw mountains of swords and seas of fire. What kind of scenes have I never seen? Now that I am reviving the Han Dynasty, I am even more fearless. I have a scar on my head that is no bigger than a bowl. What should I be afraid of?"
Ma Zhong clasped his fists and said, "We both came from rough backgrounds. It's rare for General Liu to trust us so much. A soldier will die for his confidant. Please feel free to order us!"
Liu Qi took a deep breath and said slowly: "The mission of the two generals is to capture and kill the Cao thieves and eliminate future troubles forever!"
"Ah?!" Pan Zhang and Ma Zhong were shocked and looked at Liu Qi in astonishment.
Liu Qi smiled coldly: "Why, are the two generals afraid?"
"That's not true!" Pan Zhang couldn't believe it. "If such an important thing can be accomplished, it will be famous all over the world and be passed down to future generations. Why doesn't the general use his confidants?"
"This is a feat sent from heaven!" Ma Zhongye nodded blankly with his mouth half open.
Now Cao Cao is still unaware of Huang Gai's cruel trick, and it is almost easy to kill Cao Cao. Liu Qi refused to let Zhao Yun and others do it, and actually gave it to the two of them.
Besides, the two of them did not have much friendship with Liu Qi. There were so many military generals in Jiangdong, and Zhu Huan and Chen Wu were both descendants of aristocratic families, so such good things would not happen to them.
Liu Qi sighed with emotion: "Everyone has his or her own strengths, but this incredible wealth only belongs to the two generals."
The two were overjoyed. They looked at each other, knelt on the ground with a bang, clasped their fists and said: "General, despite your orders, I will go through fire and water, even if I die."
Liu Qi hurriedly helped the two of them up and said: "But what is planned depends on people and what is done depends on God. This matter depends on God's will. If it is not done by the two generals, it is not surprising."
Pan Zhang asked: "General, it doesn't matter if you say so."
Liu Qi said: "Shuchun has laid a trap. If Cao's thieves enter the city, they will definitely escape death. But this 'life' is not what I want. I want Cao's thieves to die ten times. The two generals will go to the Huai River outside the city to ambush ,in case."
Ma Zhong frowned and said, "The Huai River stretches for thousands of miles. If Cao Cao's thief escapes, where can we find him?"
Liu Qi said: "I have ordered Quan Cong and Sun Shao to ambush in Bagong Mountain. If Cao's thieves escape, they will not dare to leave Cai and will retreat to Dangtu. The old thieves are guarded by Xu Chu and there are many dead soldiers. , it is difficult to be completely sure in a land battle, so the two of them disguise themselves as fishermen and guard the territory of Dangtu. When the Cao thieves rush to cross the river, they can kill them on the water."
"Congratulations, General!" Pan Zhang suddenly woke up and nodded: "As long as Cao Cao's thieves get to the water, let him guard him. Even if he has great abilities, he should also ask them to feed the fish."
Ma Zhong clasped his fists and said: "General, don't worry, as long as we can really get Cao Cao to board the ship, it will be easy for the gods to come."
Liu Qi looked at Ji Miao. Ji Miao took out two sleeve arrows from the medicine box. This is the latest weapon developed by Xiangyang. The repeating crossbow is shrunk and tied to the arm. The arrow can be released by pressing the machine button, making it difficult to guard against.
Pan Zhang and Pan Zhang tied their hands according to Ji Miao's instructions. After listening to his introduction, they were amazed and couldn't put it down.
Ma Zhong raised his hand and pointed at Pan Zhang and said with a smile: "This artifact suits my wishes."
Ji Miao hurriedly grabbed his arm: "Two generals, be careful. The snake venom on these arrows has been tempered for seven days. The throats will be sealed with blood. Don't touch them."
Ma Zhong hurriedly retracted his arm and said goodbye to Pan Zhang. With these two most famous generals and assassins from the Three Kingdoms as the final insurance, he didn't believe that Cao Cao could still escape.
Although the Battle of Huainan was not as dangerous as Chibi, the two armies faced off for three or four years and consumed a lot of troops. Liu Qi did not expect that Cao Cao could come back alive.
This time, a two-pronged approach finally gained the upper hand. Liu Qi decided to let Cao Cao bury his bones in Huainan to eliminate future troubles forever!
Even if Cao Cao is captured, there is no possibility of persuading him to surrender. From the moment he ascends to the throne of Wei, he will no longer be able to govern the world.
Even if he had the intention to keep Cao Cao, he could not explain to the dead people of Xuzhou, the tens of thousands of martyrs recruited, and the loyal and loyal men who were killed.
Nowadays, there are so many heroes of the Three Kingdoms under his protection. To end this troubled world as soon as possible, he still has a bigger goal and a longer way to go.
If the name of a great man cannot be spread far and wide overseas, how can he be worthy of this rare opportunity to travel through time?
