Liu Bei has been worried recently.
The situation became increasingly unfavorable, and he always felt that the three-legged situation in front of him would soon be broken.
In fact, people who know a little bit about the art of war also understand that Cao Cao needs to rest and recuperate after the war in Anfeng County and Donglinkou. When he recovers, he will attack Liu Bei, the weakest force among the three parties.
But the retreat has not yet been figured out.
Liu Qi did express his willingness to take him in, but there was obviously something else behind this matter. In this era when filial piety is paramount, very few children dare to make decisions beyond their father.
Unless, it comes to a point of necessity.
Liu Bei, who did not understand the intricate forces in Jingzhou, only considered Liu Qi as his last resort.
To be honest, going to Cangwu is better than going to Jingzhou.
After all, if you go to Cangwu, you will always have a place to stay. If you go to Jingzhou, you will run the risk of being turned away and having Cao Cao chasing you behind you.
Liu Bei was sitting in the council hall, which had been simply repaired but still looked dilapidated. Guan Yu was kneeling on the couch beside him, stroking his long beard with one hand and holding a book of Spring and Autumn in the other hand, which he was reading intently.
"Brother! Brother!"
At this time, Zhang Fei ran in quickly, with excitement on his face.
Liu Bei smiled bitterly, "I killed a few scouts today to make you so happy."
These days, there are no battles to be fought. As for training, that's it. It's boring. Zhang Fei took a group of people out to catch the scouts.
Scouts often operate alone or in pairs, with the main purpose of inquiring about military intelligence and monitoring operations.
The number of scouts depends on the strength of the princes.
If you have money, people, and war horses, you will have more scouts, and the timeliness of your military information will naturally be much higher.
Like Liu Bei's current situation, he couldn't mobilize several groups of scouts a day, and considering the endurance of his war horses, he could only wander around.
The situation was different for a wealthy family like Cao Cao. Of course, there were many scouts, so Zhang Fei treated them like a hunter and ran out to catch the scouts every day.
If he is caught, he will inevitably be tortured to extract a confession. The information given is useful. If he considers letting him go, his bones will be broken immediately.
"In recent days, the number of Cao Jun's scouts has become less and less."
"Then you are still so happy?" Guan Yu on the side still looked at Chunqiu and asked casually.
"Second brother, I don't know. Today I searched for more than 20 miles without seeing a single scout of Cao's army. This is the end of my search. I went to see the situation in Cao's camp. I don't know."
When Zhang Fei paused, Liu Bei keenly sensed that his third brother must have discovered some important information. Even Guan Yu put down the Spring and Autumn in his hands and looked over.
"I noticed that all the soldiers in Cao's camp were pale and listless. Even the guards on duty were leaning against the camp gate, as if they were ill."
Having said this, Zhang Fei showed a proud look on his face and continued: "I also intend to lead people close to Cao Cao's camp. After Cao Cao's cavalry chased us out, they just drove us away and did not pursue us as hard as before!"
Hearing this, Liu Bei and Guan Yu looked at each other with suspicious expressions on their faces.
This is not like Cao Cao's military habits.
"Is it possible that the people in Cao Ying can't stand the water and soil in Anfeng?" Guan Yu murmured.
Liu Bei shook his head, "This has not happened to our Pei soldiers. What's more, most of Cao Cao's soldiers and horses are from Qingzhou. The water and vapor there are also abundant, so it shouldn't happen."
"Hey, it doesn't matter if he is acclimated or sick, he can't even hold a weapon like that. I think if I don't lead people to kill him tonight, we will definitely defeat Cao's army!" Speaking of excitement, Zhang Fei It's a wave of arms.
A plan to lure the enemy?
Liu Bei thought for a moment and shook his head, "Third brother, don't be rude. Cao Cao is very good at using troops. This may be a trick to lure the enemy, so don't act rashly."
Regarding Cao Cao, whether he is willing to admit it or not, at least at this stage, Liu Bei was instinctively timid.
Whether it was the fire and poison attack in Anfeng County or the double ambush at Donglinkou, Cao Cao and Lu Bu could withstand it, because they were now considered to have a big family and a big business.
But Liu Bei can't do it. He only has a small number of troops and can't stand the torment.
If he wanted him to give it a go, unless he was absolutely sure, he would rather stay in Ankou County as he is now. Even if Cao Cao attacked, Lu Bu would most likely not sit idly by.
While the three of them were discussing, Sun Qian ran in and said, "My lord, Lu Bu has sent a fast horse to deliver a message!"
Liu Bei raised his eyebrows and immediately took the bamboo slip.
The above content instantly made Liu Bei's scalp numb and his eyes went straight.
"Brother, what's the matter?" Zhang Fei, who was impatient, couldn't help but ask.
Liu Bei paused for a moment and suddenly closed the bamboo slips. His eyes changed from initial uneasiness to admiration, and finally to an unprecedented determination.
"At first I thought that Lin Mo was knocked out of position by Cao Cao, so he made a stupid move, but I never thought of that."
Liu Bei slowly closed his eyes, took a breath, and sighed: "He is truly an unparalleled talent!"
"Brother, what's going on?" Even Guan Yu seemed a little anxious, "Brother, please don't break the story, okay?"
"Didn't my third brother always suspect that Cao Jun was ill? Now it seems that this is true."
Liu Bei raised the bamboo slips in his hand and continued: "Do you still remember the five thousand stones of grain and grass that were robbed by Cao's army earlier? Lin Mo poisoned them."
hiss.
Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Sun Qian couldn't help but lean back and take a breath of cold air.
Immediately afterwards, expressions of enlightenment appeared on everyone's faces.
Got it, no wonder he asked us to send multiple messengers, no wonder he didn't worry about the food and grass being robbed, it turned out that these food and grass were originally prepared for Cao Cao!
This child's mind is really not simple.
"Poisoning on the battlefield is certainly dishonorable."
Liu Bei stood up slowly, holding the bamboo slip in his right hand and tapping it on his left palm, and said happily: "For the four hundred years of Han Dynasty's foundation, sometimes extraordinary means are used.
Second brother and third brother! "
"Here!" Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stopped bowing with their chests.
"Prepare the army for war. According to Lu Bu's letter, tomorrow night at midnight he will attack Cao Cao's camp from the east stronghold. We will start from the west stronghold and encircle the two fronts to annihilate Cao Cao!"
Liu Bei's eyes were sharp, and with the force of his right hand, it gradually clicked, "This time, I must kill Cao Cao!"
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei looked at each other, both with fierce fighting spirit, and said boldly: "I obey!"
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect the Han Dynasty and eliminate thieves for the country, only tomorrow night!
Previously, no matter how worried Liu Bei was, he did not dare to send troops easily, but with Lin Mo's plan, he did not intend to leave any fallback. There was only one blow in the battle. This time, he chose to attack with all his strength. !
Under such circumstances, even though Lu Bu lost most of his elite troops and his own men's fighting strength was average, the chances of winning were certainly not in the question. The key question was whether they could kill Cao Cao.
Even if he couldn't, Liu Bei wouldn't panic.
Lu Bu had already agreed in his letter that Cao Cao's food and grass would be given to him, and Cao Cao's cavalry would also be given to him. With these resources, he could gain a firm foothold and redevelop Anfeng County.
Of the twelve counties in Anfeng, seven have been ruined and only five remain in order. This is because of the powerful Wubao family.
But as long as he has soldiers and horses, food and grass, and the title of imperial uncle, I believe many people will be willing to follow him.
Anfeng
Liu Bei couldn't help but look around, looking at the somewhat dilapidated government hall, and was filled with emotion. After all, he finally had a place for himself to settle down.
Wei Yue's foundation is good. He has gradually begun to gain consciousness and can eat porridge and water.
Of course, you still can't move.
Therefore, he was not even aware of this action.
But unlike Xu Sheng, Zhang Xiu suffered a relatively minor injury and had not fully recovered, but he could already move freely.
After learning the action plan, he screamed for a fight.
"Marquis Wen, Cao Cao has insulted me too much. If I can't kill him, I will never give up!"
"Marquis Wen, in the battle at Donglinkou, the general was humiliated, and his minor injuries are not worth mentioning. Please allow the general to go out to fight, Marquis Wen!"
In the Chinese army's tent, Lu Bu's index finger rubbed the middle of the crowd, with hesitation in his eyes.
If Cao Jun is really poisoned, then this battle will be easy and enjoyable, and it won't be a problem to take them with him.
But if you invite me to enter the urn, you have to be careful about this matter.
You know, the combat power of Cao Jun can crush Liu Bei. Even if Liu Bei uses up all his troops, at most he will drag Cao Jun into a chaotic and slightly tired state, and he will not be able to crush Cao Jun unilaterally.
Under such circumstances, the risk for the two of them to join the war is extremely high.
As a coach, you not only have to consider the safety of the generals, but also the morale of the military cannot be ignored.
The soldiers will be brave. If they are killed on the battlefield, it is likely to cause panic among their subordinates.
Seeing Lu Bu's hesitation, Zhang Xiu looked directly at Lin Mo
Now that Lin Mo's identity as the second leader in the army was confirmed, he estimated that only Lu Bu could listen to Lin Mo's words.
Lin Mo quickly looked away, "Good guy, it's my father-in-law. Do you want him to point at me and say, look at what he does, I am the lord of Xuzhou?"
As a human being, you have to be careful sometimes, otherwise you will die miserably.
"Yunwen, you recommended Wenxiang to join the military camp. What do you say?" Lu Bu didn't seem to notice Zhang Xiu's actions just now and asked directly.
After the old father-in-law asked, Lin Mo finally spoke, "My father-in-law, I think he and General Zhang have recovered well in the past few days. They should be given a chance to avenge their past humiliation."
Lu Bu gave a long hum, nodded slowly and said, "Okay, since Yunwen has spoken, I will let you two join the battle."
In fact, deep down, Lu Bu also wanted them to join the war.
There are not many generals available in the military camp now. Zhang Liao and Wei Xu are not here, Hao Meng and Hou Cheng are in the rear, Gan Ning is in Guangling, Zang Ba and Sun Guan are in Lujiang, plus the seriously injured Wei Yue, that is, Gao Shun .
If the two of them are not used, I really don’t know who to send to lead the troops.
"Thank you Marquis Wen. If we lose, I will be the military commander!" The two of them bowed in a tacit understanding.
"Every unit returns to the camp to reorganize the troops and horses. Follow me to Cao Ying tonight to make achievements!"
"Here!"
Lu Bu gave an order, and the generals waved their cloaks and walked out.
After everyone left, Lu Bu was about to get up and leave. From the corner of his eye, he noticed that Lin Mo seemed a little absent-minded.
"Yunwen, the ambush troops have been deployed as you said. Is there anything else you're worried about?"
"nor."
Lin Mo bit his lower lip out of habit, "Cao Cao's ambush has indeed been arranged, but Liu Bei"
Cao Cao has many elites here, and there are many fierce generals. It is easy to defeat him, but it is difficult to kill him.
As for Liu Bei, Lin Mo was thinking of any way to keep his head in Anfeng.
"I'm afraid it will be difficult and we won't be able to spare any extra manpower."
Lu Bu walked up to Lin Mo and patted him on the shoulder: "It's up to people to make things happen, so you don't have to think too much."
Since the battle at Donglinkou, Jia Xu's status in the army, strictly speaking, his status in Lu Bu's heart has skyrocketed.
During this period, in addition to listening to Lin Mo's story about the crooked-mouthed God of War, he would also talk to Jia Xu Bingzhuye from time to time.
After more contact, Lu Bu also began to feel that some things were really destined by fate. As for people, they can only pursue, not force.
Lin Mo smiled indifferently and said casually: "I am a person who always believes in taking my orders and taking orders at my own discretion."
These words made Lu Bu laugh.
"That's good to say. It's just like when I was young. I'll destroy any fate of heaven with just one blow!"
Speaking of this, Lu Bu became sad again and sighed: "Maybe, I am really old, and I have long lost the fierceness in my bones."
"My father-in-law, how can you say you are old when you are still young?"
Lu Bu chuckled and said, "You are the only one who can speak. Let's go. Don't think about it."
(End of chapter)
