Chapter 81 Empty the new field and lure the enemy Cao Ren
Since Cao Hong and Xu Chu were defeated by Bowangpo again, Cao Ren chose to be cautious against the enemy and refused to continue attacking Xinye.
Cao Hong and Xu Chu were eager for revenge, and together they were defeated and the battle was over, without even a chance to avenge their previous humiliation.
"Brother! We have many soldiers, so why are we stagnant? If word spreads, wouldn't it mean that you and I are afraid of Zhuge villagers!"
Cao Hong cursed loudly: "See you again tomorrow, I swear to take his head!"
Xu Chuweng said angrily: "General Zixiao! Please give me troops and horses so that I can go and occupy Xinye to wait for the Prime Minister's army!"
Cao Ren was overjoyed when he saw that the two of them were full of fighting spirit, but he didn't show any emotion on the surface.
"Brother! Let us kill the enemy!"
"General! Zhongkang is willing to take Liu Bei, and Zhuge Liang's head will be presented under the tent!"
The two of them knelt down on one knee, and Cao Ren stepped forward to help them.
"This hibernation is just to prevent you two from underestimating the enemy again!"
"Tongque has penetrated Jingzhou before, so Xinye Town is no problem!"
"Zhongkang, your tribe has come to report. Xinye is now an empty city. We can go and attack!"
Cao Ren laughed heartily. Cao Hong and Xu Chu looked at each other and took the initiative to fight again.
"This time, you and I can lead the army there!"
"Even if we can't capture Liu Bei, we can still capture Xinye. This is a great achievement!"
Xu Chu and Cao Hong thanked them again, rectified their troops, and headed straight for the new wilderness.
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Xinye.
Zhuge Liang had already sent people to four gates to post lists and tell the residents:
"Anyone, old or young, male or female, who is willing to follow me, please follow me to Fancheng for a temporary shelter today. Don't make a mistake."
Sun Qian was sent to the river to mobilize boats to help the people; Mi Zhu was sent to escort the officials and their families to Jiangxia.
All the people in Xinye followed, and the eyes of the common people were sharp.
They knew that wherever Cao Cao went, he slaughtered the city.
Even though many people scolded Uncle Liu for being hypocritical, throughout his life, Liu Bei never had anything to do with the word "massacre".
"Lord, Liang has asked Miss Lu to send false information to lure Cao Ren to come to Xinye."
"Cao Ren is cautious. Shi Yuan defeated Cao Hong and Xu Chu. Without Miss Lu's help, I'm afraid this man will not come. He will only dare to fight our army when Cao Cao's army arrives!"
Zhuge Liang was talking eloquently, but the generals had been waiting for a long time.
What about Cao Ren’s 100,000 troops?
We have the sleeping dragon and the phoenix chick here, how can we be afraid of him?
"Lord! Military advisor! We are waiting for a fight!"
Seeing that the morale of the generals was so high, Liu Bei smiled and nodded, indicating that Zhuge Liang could give the order.
"My lord, Xia Houlan! Lead a thousand troops to the upper reaches of the Baihe River to ambush you."
"Everyone brought a cloth bag and filled it with sand and soil to contain the water of the Baihe River. At the third watch of the next day, I heard the people shouting and neighing. I hurriedly picked up the cloth bag and flooded it with water. However, I killed the generals who followed the current and came down to relieve them."
Liu Mang lazily accepted the order, while Xia Houlan bowed and saluted, calling: "The last general accepts the order!"
This is his first battle after joining Liu Bei's army, so he must not be careless.
"Xiaolan, the military advisor entrusted the young master to you, which shows that he trusts you and must protect the young master!"
"Don't worry Zilong, even if I risk my life, I will protect Young Master Zhou Quan!"
Zhuge Liang has issued the order again:
"Yide led a thousand troops to ambush at Boling Ferry. The water here is the slowest. Cao's army will be flooded and will have to flee. They can take advantage of the situation and kill to respond."
"Zilong led three thousand troops and divided them into four teams. He led one team to lie in wait outside the east gate, and his three teams were divided into the west, south and north gates. But he preceded them in the houses of the city, hiding many sulfur, flames, saltpeter and things to ignite the fire.
When Cao's army enters the city, they must rest in civilian houses. There will be strong winds after dusk the next day. But when the wind blows, they will order all the ambushing troops at the west, south and north gates to shoot rockets into the city. When the fire in the city is strong, they will shout outside the city.
To disrupt the enemy, we left the east gate to let Cao Ren escape. But you attacked from behind outside the east gate!"
"Mi Fang, Liu Feng and you two will take two thousand troops, half with red flags and half with green flags, and camp in front of Quewei Slope, thirty miles outside Xinye City. When Cao Jun arrives, the red flag troops will walk on the left and the green flag troops on the other.
Right. Cao Ren was suspicious and would not dare to pursue him. But you two went to ambush them separately. Just wait for the fire to break out in the city, then you can chase and kill the defeated troops, and then come up to the Baihe River to meet them."
All the generals took their orders, and Zhuge Liang bowed and said: "My lord, I hope you and Liang will go and lure the enemy in person!"
Liu Bei followed the good example and naturally nodded in agreement.
"Sir, let's get ready to go to Baihe!"
"Let's go!"
As soon as Liu Mang walked out of the military camp, he saw that Lu Qiling had been waiting for a long time.
"You will also fight? You are Master Liu Bei."
Lu Qiling had a sarcastic look on her face: "Even if Cao Cao's son Cao Pi marches to fight, it's just a show."
Liu Mang nodded and said: "If it weren't for my husband's arrangement, I would rather sleep at home. Why do you come to me? I told you a long time ago that I am not interested in little girls."
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Lu Qiling was so embarrassed and angry that Xia Houlan chose to take the first step and not get involved in the young couple's affairs.
"Take me there! Zhuge Liang promised me to let me see with my own eyes how Cao's army was defeated!"
Lu Qiling said unconvinced: "Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao brothers, and my father, Lu Fengxian, the unparalleled god of war in the world! Who in the world can withstand Cao's army?"
"I don't believe Zhuge Liang can defeat Cao Cao again!"
Liu Mang said casually: "Cao Cao is a thief. He makes changes in times of danger. He anticipates the enemy and sets up surprises. One general is more wise than ten thousand men and his talents are insufficient."
Liu Mang's evaluation of Cao Cao can be described as quite disrespectful.
Cao Cao dealt with emergencies in the face of danger and prepared surprise troops for the enemy. As a general, he was wise, but as an emperor, he lacked intelligence.
Lu Qiling's eyes widened and she couldn't help but burst out laughing: "You... are you worthy of judging Mr. Cao? Hahahaha!"
Liu Mang didn't care. These words did not come from him, but were the comments made by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty to Cao Cao.
Is it authoritative enough?
It's a pity that you little bitch doesn't know about Li Shimin!
"Alas! I originally wanted to leave a way for Cao Ren to survive, but after you said this, I will let them go back in defeat!"
Liu Mang stretched out and said with a smile: "Let's go, Miss Lu! I'll take you to see the two heavens of ice and fire!"
Lu Qiling was very puzzled, but also full of curiosity about what Liu Mang said.
"Wait for me!"
"Just follow me! By the way, if I repel Cao Jun, can you please kill me at any time when I am not prepared?"
"ill!"
"Are you going to agree or not? Why do you women always like not to talk?"
Lu Qiling walked away angrily, followed by Liu Mang.
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly, and a smile appeared on his face, which reminded him of the girl who disguised herself as a man in Shuijing Academy.
Now, she has become Mrs. Zhuge.
"Kong Ming, are you looking at this young couple again?"
Huang Yueying stepped forward, her wheat-colored healthy skin looked strange in this era, and she was even called an "ugly woman".
"Madam, what do you think of the young master?"
"Didn't you say that if the emperor's uncle has a successor, he will definitely become a wise master?"
Huang Yueying tidied Zhuge Liang's clothes and said, "After you regain the Han Dynasty, you will live in seclusion in Longzhong with me and study the art of mechanism every day!"
A trace of tenderness flashed in Zhuge Liang's eyes, and he smiled: "Of course! Liang will never let his wife down in this life!"