Early the next morning, after Lu Bu drank the porridge cooked by Diao Chan, he read a book again. This time he read Spring and Autumn Period.
Lu Bu was still curious about the Spring and Autumn Period. Thinking of Guan Yu, he couldn't put it down holding a scroll of the Spring and Autumn Period and watched it often. This also made Lu Bu interested.
Diao Chan watched Lu Bu reading, then looked at Lu Bu who was reading with clear eyes.
After two hours, Lu Bu stopped, and his reading value reached eighty-nine. After reading for another hour, he could win the lottery again.
Lu Bu resisted the desire to read. Now he had to check on the progress of Hao Meng, Cheng Lian and others. In fact, he felt uneasy.
Lu Bu closed the book, greeted Diao Chan, and went straight out.
When Lu Bu came to the farmland, Hao Meng was working enthusiastically with his men.
Lu Bu made a general inspection on his own. When he saw that there was no problem, he praised Hao Meng again, which made Hao Meng excited.
Lu Bu then went to Chen Deng and Cheng Lian's place, and was relieved to see that everyone was doing their job equally well.
After Lu Bu arrived, Chen Deng also quickly came to Lu Bu.
"My lord, the progress of widening the water channel is a bit slow now. According to this progress, it should take about a month to complete.
As for the drainage channels under the farmland, it will take more time to build. "
After hearing this, Lu Bu frowned, looked at Chen Deng and spoke slowly.
"Yuanlong, there is no other way now. Just keep going like this. In five days, a batch of brand new farm tools will arrive.
It will definitely take less than a month, and it will definitely be faster by then, and it will be able to catch up with the planting of rice.
Yuanlong has been working hard these days, leading them to do a good job without making any mistakes.
I know Yuanlong likes to eat sashimi. I have already asked someone to make it and will bring it to you later. "
After hearing this, Chen Deng felt warm in his heart. It was rare that Lu Bu specially prepared his favorite food for him. Although this dish is easy to make, it is still rare for Lu Bu to have such an idea.
"Deng, thank you lord."
When Lu Bu heard this, he immediately smiled, chatted with Chen Deng for a while, and then joined in person again and started working with the sergeants.
Seeing Lu Bu roll up their sleeves and go into battle to do such a thing, these sergeants worked harder one by one.
Their masters are doing such hard work, what reason do they have for not working harder?
While Xuzhou was busy, Zhang Liao on the other side also led his army outside Xiaopei.
Following Zhang Liao were Song Xian and Hou Cheng, and Zang Ba, Xu Sheng, Wei Xu, Sun Guan, Chang Xi and others all hid in the barrels and led the ambush inside the barrels.
"Wen Yuan, our scouts discovered Cao Jun's scouts. In addition, the scouts reported back that Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun and Le Jin were leading Cao Jun. As for the number of Cao Jun, it is over 10,000. The specific number is unknown."
Hou Cheng on the side told Zhang Liao the news that the scouts had found out.
After Zhang Liao heard this, he thought for a moment and then looked at Hou Cheng and others.
"Tell the scouts to pay attention to the movements of Cao Jun. In addition, if Cao Jun's scouts do not take the initiative to attack, our people are not allowed to attack Cao Jun's scouts.
Since they want to know the status of our army, let them understand. After all, we are here to deliver food, and it is the Lord who wants to join Cao Cao.
As for the number of Cao's troops, they will definitely not exceed 15,000. You are not unaware of the current situation in Yanzhou.
First there was a drought, then a locust plague, and Yanzhou had no harvest. Even if Cao Cao wanted to mobilize more troops, the grain and grass could not support it.
As for the three Cao soldiers, Cao Ren and Le Jin should be more cautious, while Xiahou Dun is more skilled in martial arts.
When the time comes, Song Xian, you and I will lead the wolf cavalry into the battle. With Cao Ren and Le Jin here, they may not get close in a short distance, so you and I must be prepared.
Hou Cheng, you lead the rest of the army here. In addition, Hou Cheng, if you are defeated, find a way to shoot Xiahou Dun down.
Try to capture these three people alive. The military advisor has said that they will be of great use. "
Zhang Liao made arrangements in an orderly manner, and Hou Cheng and others also agreed one after another.
After another hour, Zhang Liao led his army to the agreed place with barrels and sacks of food.
On the other side, Cao Ren and the other three were also paying attention to the situation of Zhang Liao's army.
"Zixiao, now Lu Bu's guy hasn't come. He only sent Zhang Liao and a few people. And look at it, the grain that Zhang Liao is pulling must be real. Let's go there quickly and bring the grain back to Yanzhou. My lord will be happy."
When Cao Ren heard this, he did not give the order. This time, Cao Ren was the leader of the three of them.
Cao Ren did not respond, and Le Jin on the other side spoke first.
"Yuan Rang doesn't have to rush, and now we don't have a little time.
Although Lu Bu did not arrive, Zhang Liao had tens of thousands of troops and thousands of wolf cavalry, so he had to be careful.
If this is a strategy, once we pass, how should we deal with the thousands of wolf riders? "
When Xiahou Dun heard this, he stopped talking. The Wolf Cavalry, Xiahou Dun had a deep understanding of the other party's strength, and had once beaten them to shame.
Later, Lu Bu was defeated and fled. Cao Cao told them several times that when Yanzhou passed the current hurdle, he would definitely form a cavalry like Wolf Cavalry.
After Le Jin finished speaking, Cao Ren spoke slowly.
"Wen Qian is right, Yuan Rang, on the battlefield, never underestimate the enemy, let alone take chances.
Lu Bu and we have a sworn feud, and now we suddenly want to take refuge with our lord. Do you think this matter is as simple as it seems?
Before we receive food and grass, we must look at it with suspicion.
Before things are settled, we must remain vigilant and guard against falling into traps. "
After Cao Ren finished speaking, he looked at the bodyguard beside him.
"Go and tell the other party to put down the grain and grass. Let Zhang Liao lead the troops back, and we will receive the grain and grass."
After the guard left, Cao Ren immediately looked at Le Jin.
"Wen Qian, keep sending out scouts. Even if Zhang Liao leads his army to leave, you must monitor their marching trajectory before leaving.
Remember, pay special attention to the thousands of wolf riders. If there is anything unusual, report it immediately. "
Le Jin immediately agreed and went to prepare for the dispatch of the scouts.
Zhang Liao on the other side sighed in his heart when he saw that the army led by Cao Ren had set up a military formation but did not come over.
As expected, it did not go beyond his expectation and Chen Gong's guess. These Cao soldiers really did not come over, and their vigilance and precaution were very obvious.
After a while, Cao Jun was seen alone.
"My general has an order, just put down the food and grass. If you return to the army as soon as possible, our army will receive the food and grass!"
Zhang Liao heard this and did not reply. Instead, he led his army and began to evacuate.
"Hou Cheng, you go ahead. Song Xian and I are following behind with the wolf cavalry. Remember to be prepared for a sudden attack by Cao Jun."
Zhang Liao walked behind him with the wolf cavalry, also to attack Cao Jun as soon as possible for the sake of the latter.
The grain transported this time includes real grain and fake grain.
The front part is true, the back part is false, and as for the wooden barrel, it is the person who holds it all.
Immediately, Zhang Liao shouted loudly.
"Every department listens to the order and returns to the army!"
This is the secret code set by Zhang Liao, Zang Ba and others. Zhang Liao will prove it after he returns to the army, and the rest will be left to them.
