In Dengyun Mountain, it was already dark, about the second watch.
One tent after another, like mushrooms, scattered in the forest.
Some mushrooms are silent, and some may have fire pots inside, emitting a faint translucent light, giving the forest a different kind of beauty.
Cao Cao carried a short ax in his hand and patrolled the camp. However, when he saw the clear posts and hidden sentries, they were clearly distinguishable, so he couldn't help but nodded secretly.
Back in the account, there was a bonfire. Qin Ming, Deng Fei, Xiang Chong, Li Gun, and Niu Gao stood up and said, "Brother is back."
Cao Cao waved a few people to sit down and said with a smile: "Qin Ming trained troops on Shi'er Mountain, and the results have been seen. Soldiers like this are not comparable to those in ordinary mountain villages. After a few battles, they will be the resources of a powerful force."
Qin Ming was overjoyed after hearing this, clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for the compliment, brother."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "It's been a hard journey. It's a good night's rest today. Tomorrow, follow me to defeat him and ascend to the state."
Qin Ming was about to speak but stopped.
When Cao Cao saw it, he smiled and said, "Brother, if something happens, just say it."
Qin Ming hesitated and said: "It's not a big deal, I just feel that Zongze, is the eldest brother..."
"You mean, do I pay too much attention to Zongze?" Cao Cao knew what he meant.
Qin Ming nodded slightly: "That guy has been a civil servant all his life. He has never led soldiers and horses, and I am afraid he has never even entered a military camp. Even though he has practiced some martial arts, the ability to lead an army does not depend on his martial arts."
Cao Cao was about to rest, but his words aroused the conversation. He sat up straight and said, "Tell me a story! It was during the Eastern Han Dynasty, when Dong Zhuo in Xiliang was in chaos, and the eighteen princes gathered together to discuss the fight against the national traitor. Dong Zhuo General Hua Xiong was ordered to guard Hulao Pass. Hua Xiong had the courage of ten thousand men. With a single sword on horseback, he killed many powerful generals from the princes in a row, which made the allied troops frightened. At this moment, a horse archer stepped forward. , asked Ying to go into battle. Many princes thought that he was of low status and compromised his majesty, so they criticized him one after another. However, it was Cao Gong Mengde who strongly advocated and gave him a pair of armor to hide his heart, and poured hot wine to enhance his appearance."
It is not easy to listen to stories these days, and several people were immediately fascinated by it. Deng Fei shouted: "What a good Mr. Cao, so extravagant and generous. It is said that knowing heroes and valuing heroes, how can you fail to serve others to death?" Qin Ming said: " Although his courage is commendable, how can he defeat the general of Xiliang with only one horse archer?" Niu Gaogang said: "Don't underestimate the horse archer, maybe he has extraordinary shooting skills and assassinated the enemy general?"
Cao Cao looked at the fire and showed a nostalgic smile: "The man was unfazed by the humiliation and said calmly: Thank you Duke Cao for the wine. Please pour it down. I will drink it after I kill Hua Xiong."
The five people praised in unison: "What a tough guy!"
Qin Ming rubbed his hands nervously: "I hope this person doesn't die! With such pride, won't he be able to succeed in the future?"
Cao Cao said: "The man came out of the tent, mounted his horse and picked up his sword, and went to fight Hua Xiong. All the princes were in the tent, and they heard the loud drums in front of the formation and the soldiers shouting like a tide. It felt like the earth was falling and the sky was collapsing. His color changed, and he was about to go out of the tent to see what was going on. When the curtain was lifted, the horse archer came in high-spirited, threw Hua Xiong's head on the ground, looked down at the seat, without saying a word, took the wine and drank it. The wine was still warm. "
Qin Ming lost countenance and said: "What a strange man! Being in a humble position does not make a hero less courageous, but it is Qin who underestimated the hero!"
Niu Gao said in awe: "So majestic, so majestic." As he said this, he narrowed his eyes and raised his chin, obviously imitating others' "looking down at you". Xiang Chong said angrily: "If you look at me with your nostrils again, I will Punch your nose."
Deng Fei said with envy on his face: "This man is indeed an unusual person. He is treated so kindly by Duke Cao. I predict that he will join Duke Cao and fight for him in all directions."
After hearing this, Cao Cao smiled bitterly and said: "If so, wouldn't it be beautiful? Wouldn't it be joyful? Unfortunately, that man had already surrendered to the Ming Lord at that time. Although his Lord was a subordinate, he was also a hero, and that man was also loyal. . Actually, you all know that he is Guan Yu, Guan Yunchang, the Marquis of Shouting of the Han Dynasty."
Qin Ming shouted: "Oh, it turns out to be him. No wonder killing the general is like picking something out of a bag."
Cao Cao said: "Hua Xiong and the princes underestimated a horse archer. Today, we must not underestimate Zongze just because he is a civil servant. There are countless heroes in this world, so we should not make assumptions."
Qin Ming cupped his fists and said, "Brother, these are good words of wisdom. Brother, take note of them."
Cao Cao smiled and was about to speak when he suddenly heard shouting from outside: "The water has escaped, the water has escaped."
Everyone stood up suddenly and rushed out of the tent to take a look. They saw raging fire on three sides, southeast, north and south, and most of the mountain was on fire. Where could there be water with such fire? Someone clearly set the mountain on fire!
Cao Cao couldn't help but be dumbfounded, thinking that the eighty-year-old woman was a child, and she even shamelessly told others not to underestimate Zongze, but unexpectedly it was me who underestimated him. How can a person like me, who has been fighting for a long time, not know the importance of military strength and speed? Since you know that Zongze has seen the clues, you shouldn't take any chances. Why wait for everyone to gather and compete with him slowly? When three to four hundred people arrived before, it was time to capture Dengzhou in one fell swoop!
After all, I was still slacking off in my heart, and actually started to play games and take exams in the matter of life and death of a military strategist. Now I was caught off guard, and I should take this as a lesson.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but secretly nod: Zongze is really amazing, he burned Dengyun Mountain with one move. Not ordinary people would dare to use this kind of skill. But I am afraid that this is really the first time to fight, and the heart is not ruthless enough, otherwise the west side will be burned directly. Even if Cao Cao and several hundred people escape, most of them will be damaged.
He immediately shouted: "Qin Ming, organize your army immediately and kill them from the fireless place!"
Qin Ming shouted: "Set fire on three sides, but only one side fails, there must be an ambush!"
Cao Cao smiled bitterly: "Don't I know? It's just the west wind now. How can I survive when the fire rolls in? Since I have lost the first move, I have to fight for my life in a desperate situation!"
The fourth general nodded and quickly went to marshal his troops.
Fortunately, there were only a thousand people, and they were all well-trained. They didn't blow up the camp. Before the fire reached the camp, they were already lining up. As for the tents and luggage, they naturally left them alone.
Qin Ming waved his mace and said, "Brother will stay in the middle of the army until my younger brother fights his way out first."
Cao Cao was at a disadvantage at this moment, but he was extremely calm. He shook his head and said: "If you charge with your horse, you will fall into a trick! Dengzhou defeated Sun Li and a thousand troops and horses first, how much will be left? I expected that Zong Laoer was relying on Popular support means that we must recruit local warriors. The rabble cannot bear a fierce battle, so he will use a large number of horse pits and horse ropes to prevent my assault, and cooperate with bows and arrows to kill the enemy. You teach the people to gather the horses behind and lead them, and the front army fights on foot to break through the encirclement. .”
Qin Ming suddenly woke up and said, "Brother is right!" Thinking about the scene of encountering a stumbling horse rope and being trapped in a horse trap in the dark, he suddenly shuddered.
Immediately he jumped off his horse, ordered dozens of people to distribute around, and struck them with long weapons to open the way first.
Cao Cao sighed: "It's a pity that the barbarian soldiers led by Xiang Chong and Li Gun have only been trained to 200. When random arrows come, the casualties will be heavy."
Deng Fei smiled mysteriously after hearing this: "It's a coincidence. I like to use iron chains. Since I trained with Qin Ming's brother in Shi'er Mountain, I have thought of a way. If he really uses bows and arrows to bully others, it depends on the method. "
Perhaps it was because the troops were sent out suddenly and unprepared, but there was no ambush in the forest. After walking safely for three or four miles, they were about to emerge from the dense forest. They saw bright lights in the open area ahead, full of lanterns and torches, and about two thousand people standing there. They formed several columns, with armored officers and soldiers in front, about five to six hundred in number, and behind them were strong archers from the people mobilized from outside the city.
Zongze rode a gray horse and held a long spear. He stood in front of the array and shouted in a majestic voice: "Sure enough, he has bad intentions and has brought many people with him! Mr. Wu, since you are so ambitious, don't blame me for being cruel! "
Youfen teaches: Use your troops to be as fast as a god, and wait for others to seize the opportunity. There is no doubt that all three countries are heroes. Only then did I know that there were experts in the Song Dynasty.
(End of chapter)
