Gan Ning and Huang Zhong captured Zhang Fei alive, and after taking control, they quickly surrounded and suppressed Zhang Fei's soldiers. With the help of Cao Bao, none of Zhang Fei's troops could escape. Except for the surrendered soldiers, all those who resisted were killed.
The battle took less than half an hour from start to finish.
Cao Bao followed him throughout the whole process. He saw Zhang Fei being suppressed by Huang Zhong, saw Zhang Fei being knocked down by Huang Zhong, and was even more horrified when he saw Zhang Fei being captured.
Lu Xuan's people are too strong.
A fierce man like Zhang Fei can suppress him.
While Cao Bao was helping to count the losses, the soldiers sent word that they had taken control of the Prefectural Mufu. He did not dare to delay, came to Kuai Liang, and reported: "Mr. Kuai, the Prefectural Mufu has taken control, and Liu Bei's family members have all been captured."
Kuai Liang nodded, with a look of approval in his eyes, and nodded and said: "We have taken control of the Prefecture Mufu. We will take advantage of the blockade in the county tonight to immediately blockade the Pi Chen family and capture all Liu Bei's subordinates."
"In short, all the people related to Liu Bei should be captured and controlled. No one can be missed. Only you are the most familiar with these people. You need to arrange them. Thank you for your hard work."
Cao Bao said quickly: "It's not hard, it's not hard."
Cao Bao looked very respectful.
Liu Bei has no foundation at all, Cao Bao is not afraid, and Lu Xuan is completely different here.
Lu Xuan destroyed Yuan Shu, killed Lu Bu, and now he defeated Liu Bei.
Cao Bao couldn't afford to offend this kind of person.
Moreover, Kuai Liang was thoughtful and thoughtful, and the successive arrangements he made after capturing Zhang Fei were quite powerful, which made Cao Bao dare not have any other thoughts.
Kuai Liang looked at Gan Ning and ordered: "General Gan, withdraw your troops by water and land, and leave an elite force to ambush outside the south gate to ensure that Liu Bei can be completely blocked when he returns. In addition, we are hiding in the city. Stand still and don't spread the news, waiting for Liu Bei to come back and throw yourself into a trap."
"clear!"
Gan Ning grinned.
Kuai Liang looked at Cao Bao and ordered: "Xiangguo Cao, please keep everything the same. Don't scare the enemy."
"Here!"
Cao Bao answered again.
As Kuai Liang arranged his orders one by one, Xiapi changed rapidly under the night.
All Liu Bei's men were under control.
Xiapi fell completely into Kuai Liang's hands.
When it got brighter, Xiapi returned to normal, with normal people coming and going as before, as if nothing had changed. With such looseness on the outside and tightness on the inside, a dragnet has been laid, waiting for Liu Bei to come back.
While Kuai Liang and others were waiting quietly, Liu Bei led Chen Deng and his party to approach Xiapi.
After escaping all the way back, Liu Bei was in a very embarrassed state, and he hardly took any rest along the way, and kept running non-stop.
Liu Bei wanted to return to Xiapi earlier and use Xiapi's material defense. Moreover, there are sufficient weapons and people in Xiapi City, and he also has a certain popularity in Xiapi. After returning to the county seat, he can continue to recruit soldiers to fight again.
There were only more than a hundred escaped soldiers left beside Liu Bei.
The main force was buried in Xuyi County.
Approaching Xiapi City, Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't hold it any longer, so he and Chen Deng stopped to rest for a while.
Liu Bei looked at Chen Deng, who was also exhausted, and said: "Military advisor, we have lost countless troops this time. When we return to Xiapi, we still need the military advisor to come forward and convince the many wealthy families in Xiapi to support us. Only in this way can we have Enough troops."
Chen Deng said solemnly: "Humble duties are unavoidable."
Liu Bei couldn't help but sigh again.
Chen Deng comforted him and said: "My lord, General Guan has not come back to join us yet. The most likely possibility is that he fell into Lu Xuan's hands. But I believe that General Guan has his own destiny and nothing will happen to him. In addition, When we returned to Xiapi, during the subsequent battle with Lu Xuan, Beiji also came up with the idea of rescuing General Guan."
Liu Bei was in high spirits and quickly asked: "What's the idea?"
Chen Deng replied: "First, it is best to capture Lu Xuan's generals. As long as an important general or official is captured, we can exchange people to ensure that the general is returned. The second idea is to wait until it is blocked Lu Xuan, let’s negotiate with Lu Xuan and let Lu Xuan release General Guan.”
Liu Bei's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he praised: "As expected of a military advisor, he is thoughtful. With such an arrangement, there is still a chance."
Chen Deng said: "As long as General Guan does not surrender, everything is possible."
Liu Bei waved his hand and said confidently: "The relationship between my second brother and me is higher than the sky and deeper than the sea. We are sworn to each other and he will never betray us."
Chen Deng smiled and said: "I believe my lord."
Chen Deng's expression became serious again, and he continued: "My lord is famous, and I will unite all the big families in Xuzhou to fully support my lord. So, please don't worry, my lord."
Liu Bei nodded and said: "Thank you for your hard work, military advisor."
Chen Deng said humbly: "My lord did not despise his humble position because of his incompetence, but encouraged him everywhere. I am extremely lucky to follow my lord. How can there be any hard work?"
Liu Bei smiled, and the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes stretched.
The two men took the soldiers to rest for a quarter of an hour and then continued on their way. The group of people headed towards Xiapi County. Because it was very close to the county seat, they arrived at the south gate of the county seat in less than half an hour.
At the city gate, people were still coming and going, and nothing seemed wrong.
Liu Bei looked at the solid city and the still peaceful county town. He smiled happily and said with emotion: "Commander, we are finally back. Let's go, seize the time to enter the city and recruit troops as soon as possible to stabilize Xiapi."
Chen Deng also nodded in reply.
The group of people hurried forward, entered the city directly, and prepared to go to the North City along the streets. However, Liu Bei and his party walked less than a hundred steps forward. Suddenly, a group of soldiers poured out from the official road and surrounded Liu Bei and his party.
Liu Bei was shocked when he saw it.
He looked around quickly and suddenly saw Huang Zhong, whom he recognized.
Liu Bei looked horrified, and his heart was even more horrified, and he said loudly: "Huang Zhong, why are you in Xiapi?"
Huang Zhong looked serious and said coldly: "Liu Bei, how can you predict my lord's use of troops? Your family members, your third brother Zhang Fei, have been captured alive. Are you ready to resist or surrender now?"
Cao Bao also stood up and said loudly: "Liu Bei, put down your weapons and surrender. Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy."
When Liu Bei saw Cao Bao and then Huang Zhong, he sighed in his heart.
He got it.
Lu Xuan arranged for people to go north, win over Cao Bao, and directly capture Xiapi.
He thought that Lu Xuan only had arrangements in Xuyi County, but he didn't expect that Lu Xuan had arranged for people to go north to seize Xiapi early, and came to draw fire from the bottom of the cauldron.
Lu Xuan is too cruel!
Liu Bei looked at the densely packed troops around him. There were even troops surrounding the city gate, blocking the way. However, Liu Bei didn't have many people under his command, and Guan Yu didn't help him to defend his rear and break through the encirclement.
At this point, Liu Bei has no ability to resist or break through.
Liu Bei has always been a free-spirited person. After weighing the situation in his mind, he loudly said: "I surrender."
Huang Zhong waved his hand, and the soldiers stepped forward and controlled Liu Bei, Chen Deng, and the soldiers brought back by Liu Bei.
Huang Zhong captured Liu Bei and others alive, and peace returned to Xiapi. After another day and a half, the army led by Lu Xuan arrived at Xiapi.
Lu Xuan led his army into the city and joined Huang Zhong and Kuai Liang.
In the military camp, the Chinese army has a large tent.
Lu Xuan first arranged for someone to invite Cao Bao to the big tent. Looking at Cao Bao who was a little nervous, he smiled and said: "I can capture Xiapi this time, and Prime Minister Cao deserves the most credit. Without your submission, we would have had great difficulties in capturing Xiapi." Difficulty."
Cao Bao hunched his back slightly, with a humble look on his face, and said respectfully: "Lu Shijun is over-rewarded. I am humbled to protect myself. Cao Bao has heard of Lu Shijun's name a long time ago and wishes he could serve Lu Shijun as soon as possible. Now in Lu Shijun It is Cao Bao’s honor to serve under his command.”
Lu Xuan said calmly: "You are capable and understand the situation in Xuzhou. Now that Guangling County in the south of Xuzhou has surrendered, I will appoint you as the prefect of Guangling County and go to Guangling County to govern the place. What do you think?"
"I am willing to humble my position!"
Cao Bao answered immediately.
He felt relieved.
Kuai Liang told him that he would be rewarded if he surrendered and would not completely remove his official position. Cao Bao had always been a little uneasy. After all, Lu Xuan and Tao Qian were different.
Lu Xuan fought everywhere and achieved real results.
It is difficult to deal with such people.
Now, Lu Xuan has adjusted his official position and asked him to govern Guangling County, which was harmed by Zuo Rong. This is a test for him and a favor for him.
At least, he is still the governor of a county.
He never thought of continuing to serve in Xiapi. With Lu Xuan's strength, it was impossible for him to serve as prime minister in a strategic location like Xiapi.
Lu Xuan waved his hand and said, "Go and get busy."
"Here!"
Cao Bao bowed respectfully and left directly.
Lu Xuan looked at Lu Meng and asked: "Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Liu Bei's family have all been captured, right?"
Lu Meng nodded and said: "Reporting to my lord, Mr. Kuai said that they were all captured, and no one escaped. In addition, Chen Deng was also made a prisoner. Currently, Chen Deng is controlled by the army, and the Chen family is also controlled."
Lu Xuan laughed and said: "In this case, my plan to recruit Guan Yu can be implemented."
"Lu Meng, go make arrangements and invite Guan Yu over."
"Here!"
Lu Meng turned around and went down to make arrangements.
Not long after, Guan Yu strode into the camp. His injuries were still very serious, and many of the wounds on his body were not scabbed. Fortunately, his movements were not serious. Now he is in Lu Xuan's army. Although there are soldiers following him, he is not prohibited from moving around.
Guan Yu was also shocked when he followed Lu Xuan during this period, because every night, he saw Lu Xuan's soldiers reading.
This simply shocked Guan Yu.
Ordinary soldiers read.
Shocking.
Although Guan Yu was surprised, he never looked for or talked to Lu Xuan from beginning to end. Anyway, he had made up his mind that he would not surrender to Lu Xuan. This was his attitude.
A man is a real man. He spits on you and nails him. If he says he won't submit, he won't submit.
When Guan Yu saw Lu Xuan, he said directly: "Lu Shijun invited me here, what's the matter? If you are recruiting me to surrender, there is no need to say that I can't surrender."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Yun Chang, my people captured Xiapi, captured Zhang Fei and Liu Bei alive, and also captured Liu Bei's family members."
Guan Yu's squinted red phoenix eyes suddenly widened, and his burly and strong body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
There was a look of shock on his face.
His calm heart suddenly became unbalanced.
