Cao Cao and others did not know that the news was getting bigger and bigger, so they continued to travel north.
We passed through Yongcheng County on this day, and while we were on our way, a scout reported that there was Mangdang Mountain in front of us. Thousands of thieves gathered on the mountain and robbed passers-by and merchants. The officers and soldiers of our government surrounded and suppressed them several times, and they lost their helmets. Abandoned armor, not daring to look at each other.
When Cao Cao heard about such strength, he stopped his team and discussed with Chao Gai and others. Cao Cao said: "If it were an ordinary fortress and the name of Liangshan was announced without saying that the other party surrendered, it would not be difficult to borrow a road. However, this Mangdang Mountain is unlike any other."
Liu Tang wondered: "I don't think the mountain is very high, so why is it unusual?"
Cao Cao looked at the shadow of the mountain from a distance and said: "Chen Sheng, who rebelled against the Qin Dynasty in the past, was buried in this mountain. The emperor of the Han Dynasty also killed the White Snake here, which established the Han Dynasty's four hundred years of foundation. Let the past be left here, which dynasty The government is not careful? If you dare to set up a stronghold here, you must be an ambitious person. How can you be willing to bow down easily? Therefore, if you are not allowed to use the road, we will decide whether to go straight or take a detour. "
After hearing this, Liu Tang disapproved and shouted: "Afraid of his ambitions, I have left many outstanding men here, and Brother Wu and our Brother Chao are here. When they meet the officials of the current dynasty, he should be the one to take a detour. Why?" Do you want me to give in? With my wishes, I will take dozens of useful minions to go ahead. If he is willing to give way, if he is willing to give way, if he is not willing, I will seize his mountain stronghold for my brothers to rest."
As soon as this statement came out, Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi greatly agreed.
Cao Cao said to Tan Ma, "Please tell everyone the details of the investigation."
The Tanma was one of the cavalry soldiers who followed Qin Ming. He had the best riding skills and was very smart. He immediately reported: "Brothers, please don't underestimate that group. I asked the guests who came over and the nearby villagers one after another. , although this group of thieves has just gathered, there are three thousand of them. Two of his three leaders are good at using throwing knives and javelins to hurt people. They never fail. The first one is the most extravagant. What kind of devil can he call him? The magic of summoning wind and rain and spreading beans into soldiers."
Chao Gai frowned after hearing this and said: "If those guys really dare to stop him, they won't be afraid of any flying knives or javelins. Those guys can't reach far. If he goes crazy, Brother Hua Rong's divine arrows will tell him what's going on." . The one in trouble is the guy who knows magic. I don’t know how good his magic is. If he can match the skills of Rui Yunlong, he will be in big trouble."
Wu Yong advised: "Brother, don't worry too much. Gongsun Yiqing studied under Luo Zhenren. How many people in the world can match his skills? If this Lao Shi Zi Demon King really has such power, and Mangdang Mountain is not far away, how can we do it?" Don’t you know his name?”
Hua Rong said: "Two or three thousand men are nothing, so what about the many soldiers and horses in Jiangzhou? There are not many good soldiers. Although I only have a few hundred here, they are all strong and brave men. They have seen big battles. How can I He is the only one who can compete with the mob. As for the demon, I am not boasting. If you put this bow here, he can fly, but he is just a higher target."
Chao Gai said: "Brother Wu, what do you mean?"
Cao Cao said: "I didn't take this road when I came because the people and horses are strong and not afraid of walking through the forest and wading. Now there are so many chariots and battles that there will be a lot of delays when we go around this road. We have a big thing to do in Jiangzhou, so we have to get there early. Go back and make preparations. If you all have the courage, in my opinion, if you refuse to give way, I will directly defeat him."
Chao Gai said with a smile: "We are most courageous. In this case, we will defeat him."
Cao Cao looked at Wu Yong, smiled and said, "Let's see what Mr. Jialiang's plan is."
After hearing this, Wu Yong became energetic. He closed his eyes and thought hard for a while, asking himself whether his plan was flawless. Then he opened his eyes and said: "There are many enemies and we are few, and we have a good location. This is his advantage. Our advantage is that there are many people." The brothers are brave and invincible, and cannot be matched by the three leaders. If there is a head-on conflict, and the others are outnumbered and waiting for work, even if they win, the damage will be great. This is to attack with a short blow and make a long blow. Therefore, I want to find a place in advance. He laid an ambush and sent a few brothers with a few cars to act as a large group. First, he could talk to him nicely and find a way out. If he was willing, everything would be over. If he refused, these brothers would fake defeat and come back, leading him to chase him to the ambush. Capture a few of his leaders in one fell swoop, and everything will be settled."
After saying that, he looked at Cao Cao without blinking, his eyes showing confidence, but his clenched hands showed a trace of nervousness.
Cao Cao thought for a moment, nodded and said: "The plan is not new, but applicable. Deceiting defeat and luring the enemy is the most suitable for those arrogant and arrogant people. Mr. Jialiang is indeed extraordinary."
Wu Yong was happy and uneasy after hearing this: He was happy that the strategy was confirmed, but he was uneasy... Are the people in Mangdang Mountain arrogant? How do I not know, how do you know?
Chao Gai would not open any pot and raise it: "How do scholars know that he is an arrogant person?"
Wu Yong was flustered for a while, but before he could speak, Huang Wenbing suddenly slapped his thigh: "Ah, I understand! First, he dares to occupy Mangdang Mountain as the king, and his ambition is not small; second, three of his mere leaders dare to Gathering 3,000 people is really arrogant! Although I don’t understand the art of war, I also know that strong soldiers must be used like arms and fingers to show their power. Otherwise, no matter how many troops there are, it will be in vain if the command is not smooth."
He became more and more energetic as he spoke, gesticulating and saying: "Even if you are an elite officer and soldier, let alone team leaders, corps commanders and the like, if you talk about a team of fifty people, two teams and a capital, they need a captain to lead them; One battalion requires a commander to control it; five battalions and an army require a commander to lead the army, and a deputy to assist them. Calculated in this way, even if they don’t have deputy positions to assist them, at least three thousand troops and horses are needed. Only twenty or thirty generals can use their hands like an arm, but he only has three leaders, but he has recruited so many minions, which shows that he is arrogant and arrogant."
After saying that, he bowed deeply to Wu Yong and said happily: "Thank you, Mr. Jialiang, for your guidance."
...Did I give you any advice? Wu Yong was slightly stunned, waved his hand and said: "We are all brothers, why should we be polite." He was secretly vigilant in his heart: This guy has such a quick mind.
Then I heard Cao Cao say: "Although Mr. Jialiang's plan is good, there is still one shortcoming."
Wu Yong was stunned again, where was the shortcoming? He quickly turned his head and saw Huang Wenbing exclaiming: "Ah! It's the big boss's magic!"
Cao Cao nodded in approval: "That's right! We are not sorcerers. Those magic arts are weird. Who knows what they are famous for? But since they are magic arts, they can't charm the ears and eyes or confuse the mind. Back then, the Yellow Turban Army He is good at this. I think that day when the general opened his horns and his skills were astonishing, he could only win a small victory but not a big one. Do you know why?"
His question really made everyone curious, and all the heroes shook their heads in unison: "I don't know, please let Brother Wu make it clear."
Cao Cao said: "The human body has its own essence, and the human soul has its own will. These two are the most precious treasures for us mortals to resist evil! Like those elite soldiers and fierce generals, with strong essence and strong will, It is far superior to ordinary people. If there are not many people, or when the enemy is defeated and discouraged, they may be taken advantage of by demonic magic. But if there is a majestic formation, a formidable and powerful master, full of energy, and a will like iron, those demonic magic and Taoism will be natural. No use."
Liu Tang couldn't wait to ask after hearing this: "Then if we are young, wouldn't we have to let him slaughter us?"
Cao Cao pondered for a moment and then said slowly: "If the matter is urgent, first of all, don't have a word of fear in your heart, then use a sharp knife to cut open the chest or forehead, and use the hot blood of our men to hit the front, it may have a miraculous effect. But this method is the reason Everyone is different, if you are a weak person, draining the blood will be in vain, but it will save some effort for the monster."
After saying that, everyone laughed, Ruan Xiaoqi patted his chest and shouted: "I don't have such weaklings here."
Chao Gai suddenly said: "I once heard the old people in the village chatting. If you encounter ghosts and weird things, you can bite your middle finger and shoot it with blood to drive away the ghosts. This must be the truth."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "That may be the case. But since we knew that the enemy had magic, we prepared more blood of chickens, dogs and even feces. If the opponent is not extremely powerful, we must be able to deal with it."
After hearing this, Wu Yong secretly believed: "I only say that if you are familiar with military books, you can fight. No matter where you think of the details, they are all articles. Reading thousands of books requires traveling thousands of miles, so how is the way of war any different? Compared with him After all, I still feel shallow compared to the strong men who have been fighting for a long time."
Chao Gai laughed and said: "In that case, we will make preparations. When it comes to fighting here, no one can match Brother Wu. I have the right to command myself. We Liangshan brothers will follow everything."
Song Jiang glanced at Chao Gai, without saying a word, but secretly shouting in his heart: "Although we are all beloved brothers, Brother Wu is Brother Wu, and you are Liangshan, and you are not his subordinate. How can you give the command so easily?" Just surrender to others? Today he will command, tomorrow he will command, how many times will he command, who still thinks you are the master of the village? At most, you are just a general."
Cao Cao said with emotion: "Since the King of Heaven trusts him, Wu will try his best to do it!"
He nodded secretly in his heart: Although Chao Gai had no foresight and no strategy, he was upright and worthy of his reputation as the King of Pagodas.
He shouted: "Brothers, we are like this, this and this."
There are different religions: The Demon King used to be known as Quanzhen, and there was a demonic mist in front of Mangdang Mountain. Who can draw a plan and use it as a plan as Wu? People who know how to draw a plan still look at the wasp's needle.
