Zhang Heng was also quite surprised that Cao Cao captured Niu Fu alive.
But fortunately, I was just surprised and didn't have any other ideas.
When he assigned tasks, he deployed them purely based on troop strength. It's just a Niu assistant, and it won't make Zhang Hengsheng have any other thoughts.
It is true that it is not easy to achieve meritorious service in the troops responsible for the ambush, but who told you that Cao Cao only has so few troops under his command and their combat effectiveness is not strong. It is safest to lay an ambush honestly.
Who would have thought that Cao Cao was so lucky that he captured Niu Fu alive. Just like when Yang Ding was picked up and killed, it can only be said to be God's will.
Zhang Heng had no ideas, but that didn't mean others were indifferent.
When Cao Cao escorted Niu Fu back to the battlefield, Liu Bei's generals almost became red-eyed.
We were working our butts off at the front, but you caught the big fish. How can this be justified?
Especially Zhang Fei, the smile on his face disappeared instantly, and the sourness in his eyes almost burst out.
"This Cao Mengde is really... very lucky."
After holding it in for a long time, Zhang Fei finally uttered a sentence with a look of reluctance.
Zhang Heng couldn't help but laugh, walked up and patted Zhang Fei on the shoulder.
"Okay, okay, he's just the former military commander of Thief Dong. If you can catch a lot of these things, why should Yide care."
"I don't care if Cao Mengde gets the credit, but this Niu Fu should be ours..."
He said he didn't care, but looking at Zhang Fei's expression, he still couldn't let go.
"Yide, be more generous." Zhang Heng said earnestly, "Mr. Xuande aspires to the world, and he will be the overlord of one party in the future. As the brother of Duke Xuande, you will also be in charge of the three armies in the future. How can you be so petty? . You feel uncomfortable today for Cao Mengde's meritorious service. One day, your subordinates will take away your credit. Are you also so unwilling? How can you convince the public?"
Hearing this, Zhang Fei nodded.
"Ziyi, I understand."
"As long as you understand, just think about it carefully."
Zhang Heng said something and then rode forward to greet Cao Cao.
Compared with Zhang Fei, Liu Bei's performance can be said to be extremely humanistic. When he saw Cao Cao returning alive after capturing Niu Fu, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he quickly rode forward to meet him.
"Congratulations to Brother Meng De. You have captured the leader of the thief alive today. You should be the first to do this!"
"Where there is." Cao Cao waved his hands with some shame, "The victory of this battle was all due to Ziyi's ingenious plan and all the soldiers fighting bravely. I just took advantage of others' danger to capture the thief general. How dare I take credit."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "Brother Mengde, don't be humble. Credit is credit, no matter how you get it. Later I will send the battle report back to Suanzao to ask for credit for Brother Mengde."
Hearing this, Cao Cao also smiled, cupped his hands to Liu Bei and said, "In that case, I would like to thank Brother Xuande."
This time Cao Cao was happy from the bottom of his heart. He recalled that when he proposed the invasion, the princes were hesitant; when he defeated Bianshui, the princes rejoiced...
Today I captured Niu Fu, the leader of the thieves, and I am finally proud and proud, making all the princes look forward to him with admiration!
Liu Bei focused his attention on Niu Fu again, but the light in his eyes became much colder. He had already learned about Niu Fu's identity from Zhang Heng. Liu Bei had no intention of surrendering to Dong Zhuo's relatives, even though they were extremely capable.
"Traitor, after this defeat, what else can you say?"
Facing the ridicule of the victor Liu Bei, Niu Fu looked as usual and just sneered: "You took advantage of others' danger this time, which is not a man's doing. If it hadn't been for a flood from the sky, how could you defeat me!"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Hearing this, Liu Bei couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh.
Not only did Liu Bei laugh, but the generals around him also laughed. For a moment, the air was filled with joy, and only Niu Fu looked confused.
Just as confused as him were Chen Gong and the others.
"What's so funny about thieves?" Niu Fu said in anger.
"I laugh at you when you are about to die, but you don't know why you failed, so you can only be a fool!" Liu Bei restrained his smile and said coldly, "Forget it, I will tell you with mercy, so that you can understand your death.
What you call a flood from heaven is a clever plan devised by Zhang Ziyi, the chief administrator of our army. "
"How can it be!"
Ushifu said sternly with his eyes widened.
"Why is it impossible! As a general, if you don't know the weather, don't know geography, and don't know people's hearts, you are mediocre. There is no use keeping someone like you alive even if you don't die."
Liu Bei brought out Zhang Heng's famous sayings and made Niu Fu speechless. But his eyes were still wide open, full of disbelief.
"How is it possible... Such a huge flood... Is it impossible for humans to do it... Absolutely impossible..."
Niu Fu was still mumbling to himself, and Zhang Heng on the side smiled and said: "Why do Duke Xuande waste so much time talking with this person? Just take him down here and chop down the sacrificial flag during the decisive battle with Dong Thief the next day."
"Okay, come here, take me down and keep a close eye on me!"
Liu Bei waved his hand, and soldiers immediately took Niu Fu, who was in a daze, into custody.
Also looking dazed were Chen Gong and three others.
Although they didn't know Liu Beijun's battle plan from beginning to end, Chen Gong already understood it from the few words he just said.
Daqing's victory today was all due to Zhang Ziyi's design to divert floods into the enemy's camp, which could just explain the scene he had seen before.
Chen Gong was thinking in his mind, and when he looked at Zhang Heng again, his eyes were filled with deep fear.
You don't need to think about it to know that Zhang Ziyi must have built a dam on the upper reaches of Bian River to store water, and then released the water to flood the enemy.
However, the Yellow River only opens for a few days each year. Zhang Ziyi was able to seize this fleeting opportunity and make use of it, forcing Niu Fu into a desperate situation step by step. This shows that he is careful in his thinking and unscrupulous in his actions.
This person should not be underestimated!
As a first-class counselor in the world, Chen Gong figured out Zhang Heng's entire plan almost instantly.
But what followed was a new doubt.
This person is obviously far-sighted, so why did he behave so badly when he was in Jujube before?
Yes, yes, it must be to lure the jujube coalition to send troops!
Chen Gong, who wanted to understand this level, looked at Zhang Heng no longer with fear, but with awe.
This person is so terrifying. Not only does he play tricks on the enemy, but he also plots against his own people.
Why did he do this?
Could it be that he was just loyal to the Han Dynasty and wanted the princes of Guandong to attack Dong Zhuo together?
Chen Gong didn't believe it. Such a talented person with great intelligence would never be so foolish and loyal.
As if he noticed that Chen Gong was observing him, Zhang Heng suddenly turned his head. When Chen Gong saw this, he quickly showed a friendly smile.
Zhang Heng also smiled, a slightly meaningful smile.
Chen Gong, an old boy, should have figured out the whole process after brainstorming just now.
In this case, we can't let him go.
Zhang Heng smiled back, but Chen Gong felt a chill behind him and suddenly felt an ominous premonition.
After a while, Guan Yu had finished cleaning the battlefield and returned to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei quickly asked: "Yun Chang, what is the result of this battle?"
Guan Yu cupped his fists and said: "Brother, in this battle, we captured 7,000 enemy soldiers and 2,000 horses. As for the enemy's equipment and materials, they were all washed away by the flood. If you want to collect them, you have to expand the scope and continue the search. As for our soldiers , but there’s no damage at all.”
Guan Yu did not mention how many enemy troops he killed because the number was too small. Under such circumstances, it was impossible for Niu Fu's soldiers to have any fighting spirit. Naturally, they all surrendered, and only a very small part escaped.
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao quickly handed over his hand and reported: "Brother Xuande, a total of two thousand enemy soldiers were captured in this battle. As for the horses and weapons, they also captured nothing."
Liu Bei nodded, but there was a trace of inappropriate sadness in his eyes.
Niu Fu's army totaled more than 25,000 people. Even if some of them escaped, they would definitely not exceed 2,000 people. The total number of people on the main battlefield and captured by Cao Cao totaled 9,000. In other words, a total of 14,000 people died in the water in this battle!
What was reported was only numbers, but the dead were real people!
Looking at all the enemy troops killed since Liu Bei sent out troops, the sum total is less than a fraction of what he killed in this battle.
Although the water attack strategy is good, it is really harmful to Tianhe.
Zhang Heng noticed Liu Bei's depression and comforted him softly: "Don't worry, Mr. Xuande. There is no room for mercy on the battlefield. If you kill someone, someone else will kill you. If we are defeated, the enemy will definitely not show mercy." Since soldiers have chosen to join the army and fight, they should have no regrets in life or death."
"It's not like I don't understand these principles, but..." Liu Bei sighed, "Ziyi, you once said that these Dong thieves were once our warriors, but now they are buried here. It's really unbearable. "
At this time, Liu Bei had not suffered any setbacks, but still took things for granted. In front of everyone, Zhang Heng couldn't say anything else and could only continue to blame Dong Zhuo.
“Mr. .When we kill the Dong thief, we can recreate a prosperous age, disarm the soldiers and return to their fields, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment."
“Zi Yi’s words can be called a wise saying!”
Cao Cao next to him exclaimed in admiration, and his eyes became hot, and a kind of light called idealism shone out.
"Yes, kill thieves to serve the country and help the common people!"
Liu Bei nodded firmly and said firmly, his eyes clear again.
"Password to my general, we will win a great victory today, and we will have a feast for three days to reward the entire army!"
Hearing this, all the generals cheered.
Not everyone has great ambitions and lofty ideals.
Ordinary people care more about the benefits that are within their immediate reach, and they care more about whether they can have meat to eat by following you, whether they can make contributions and have a wife and children.
Compared to poetry and the distance, the cake in front of you is more touching.
This world is like this, some people stand at high places, and some people stand at low places.
But the great ambitions of a few people will eventually be realized with the help of these ordinary beings.
Just when the generals were excited and looking forward to it, Zhang Heng waved and called Zhang Liao over.
"After a major disaster, there will be a major epidemic. Wenyuan, you have to work harder to cremate and bury all the corpses of enemy soldiers on the battlefield to prevent the spread of the plague. In addition, although the enemy's ordnance and equipment were washed away by the flood , but it’s not too far away. You order your soldiers to expand the search area and bury the enemy soldiers while collecting them back.”
"As you command!"
Zhang Liao immediately cupped his fists and said.
