After the battle of Ding Tao Yi, both Cao Cao and Lu Bu had rested their food, and neither of them was willing to send troops easily.
In fact, Cao Cao really wanted to send troops to attack Lu Bu. Of course, Ma Xiaoquan could tell at a glance whether it was a real attack or a fake attack.
Cao Cao had been preaching all day about attacking Lu Bu, and even until summer, Ma Xiaoquan did not see any movement from Cao Cao.
On this day, Cao Cao started preaching again. Seeing that Cao Cao's bullshit was about to reach the sky, Ma Xiaoquan couldn't sit still anymore. He stepped forward and kicked Cao Cao hard, and then said: "You are like this all day long.
What’s the point of bragging?”
Cao Cao chuckled: "Master Shangxian, why are you bragging? Cao Cao really wants to fight."
Ma Xiaoquan squinted his eyes and said, "Just give me a spank. Do you think I haven't noticed? You and Lu Bu are both short of food and grass. How can we fight if we are short of food and grass?"
Cao Cao was stunned and said seriously: "Since Master Shangxian knows that Cao Cao is short of food and grass, why not create some for us to use?"
Ma Xiaoquan kicked Cao Cao again and cursed: "Getting something for nothing? Have you grown more capable?"
Cao Cao scratched his scalp, rubbed his butt, quickly pulled out a map, unfolded it and said, "Master Shangxian misunderstood Cao. In fact, Cao Cao has already thought of a good strategy to deal with Lu Bu..."
Ma Xiaoquan liked this about Cao Cao. Although this guy seemed bohemian and easy to be complacent, he did have his own way of leading troops in war.
After Cao Cao's analysis, Ma Xiaoquan understood that Cao Cao seemed to be competing for food with Lu Bu.
It turned out that Cao Cao sent his scouts out to investigate and came back and learned that Lu Bu was going to harvest wheat in Juye.
Of course, Cao Cao couldn't let Lu Bu succeed. Of course, Cao Cao also clearly told Ma Xiaoquan that Cao Cao was determined to get these wheat.
Ma Xiaoquan learned from the data device in his body that Cao Cao had indeed grabbed the food during the first battle of Juye, and that Lu Bu had really been in despair since the first battle.
Ma Xiaoquan asked Cao Cao: "Xiao Cao, what will you do next?"
Lord Shangxian had saved Cao Cao's life, so Cao Cao did not hide anything from Ma Xiaoquan.
Cao Cao said: "It's a huge field because there is a large swamp in the territory. The land is large and fertile, and the wheat that grows is full. However, if I want to rush to grab grain from Lu Bu, I will definitely be attacked."
Lu Bu’s beating...therefore..."
Cao Cao hesitated for a moment and said: "I want to attack Juye before the wheat matures. If Lu Bu learns about it, he will definitely lead his troops to rescue him. If Lu Bu moves slower than me, it will of course be best if I capture Juye."
That's right, if we can't capture Juye, we can just wait and wait for Lu Bu to come to his rescue, and then I'll take the opportunity to sneak attack on him..."
Cao Cao's analysis was very reasonable. Of course, Ma Xiaoquan also knew that Lu Bu and Chen Gong must have the same calculation as Cao Cao now.
Shanyang County, where Lu Bu is stationed.
Inside the tent, Lu Buzheng and Chen Gong were planning how to deal with Cao Cao.
Lu Bu asked Chen Gong: "Gongtai, do you think Cao Cao will definitely attack Juye and steal food from us?"
Chen Gong nodded, cupped his hands and said, "My lord, the soldiers and horses have to go ahead before the food and grass are used. Wasn't it because of the lack of follow-up supplies in the past few times?"
Lu Bu fell silent.
Chen Gong continued: "My lord, since Cao Cao wants to attack Juye, we might as well take a long-term approach and catch big fish..."
Lu Bu's eyes lit up: "Say it quickly!"
Chen Gong leaned in Lu Bu's ear and whispered for a while.
After finishing speaking, Lu Bu scratched his ears and eyes, blinked uncertainly and asked Chen Gong: "Gongtai, is this okay?"
Chen Gong touched the beard on his chin, curled his lips and said: "Cao Cao uses his troops in a deceitful way. My lord, even though the plan is like this, my lord still needs to learn more about how to deal with emergencies on the battlefield..."
Lu Bu waved his hand impatiently: "Then just follow Gongtai's plan..."
...
Cao Cao and Lu Bu both wanted to be fishermen and marched toward Juye.
Ma Xiaoquan was unable to participate in the war and did not want to participate. Therefore, he decided to follow Cao Cao's army to Juye to have a look. Firstly, it was to satisfy his curiosity; secondly, it was also to exercise the courage of his apprentice Mao Gang.
Speaking of this apprentice, Ma Xiaoquan found that he was a little arrogant and domineering. In fact, it was no wonder that he was Ma Xiaoquan's apprentice. In the entire Ma family compound, in addition to being respectful to the female relatives, he didn't seem to have much respect for the four subordinates.
Politeness. Ding Yi once reported the situation to his master about something. Ma Xiaoquan did not make any statement at that time, but he had already put the matter of training his apprentice Mao Gang on the agenda.
It just so happened that the last battle of Dingtao and the upcoming battle of Juye could train Mao Gang's courage, but the most important thing was actually another training plan that Ma Xiaoquan had already planned in his heart.
....
"Mao Gang"
Disciple Mao Gang stepped forward, stood respectfully in front of Ma Xiaoquan, bowed and said, "Master, do you have something to tell me?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled, sent Zhang Gong to give Mao Gang a horse, let him ride on it, and then said to Mao Gang: "Go, go to Cao Cao's camp and learn to fight."
Mao Gang was stunned for a moment, not knowing what his master was thinking, but the master's order was difficult, so Mao Gang had no choice but to respectfully hand over his hand and ride away.
Seeing Mao Gang walking away, Ma Xiaoquan called Zhang Gong and Ding Yi over.
"Owner......"
Ma Xiaoquan hummed and said to the two of them: "I'll give you two a task. Remember, only at the most critical moment can you two reach out to rescue..."
When the two heard this, their hearts tightened, and they quickly responded and asked: "Master, what are you..."
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled, called the two of them in front of him, gave a few instructions quietly, and then sent them away.
After leading the two of them away, Yang Hu and Liang Long surrounded them. Yang Hu asked Ma Xiaoquan: "Master, why did you ask the boss and the two of them to go? Why don't you let us go?"
Ma Xiaoquan rolled his eyes: "Who said we won't let you go? It just so happens that I have something to give to you two..."
After all four of his men left, Ma Xiaoquan patted the dust on his body and jumped down from the chariot.
Walking to Cao Cao, Ma Xiaoquan asked Cao Cao: "Xiao Cao, how many troops and horses did you bring to attack Juye?"
Cao Cao chuckled, stretched out four fingers, and waved them twice in front of Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan laughed and walked away.
...
Guarding Juye were Lu Bu's confidants Xue Lan and Li Feng. Ma Xiaoquan had previously sent Liang Long to inquire about the two of them: these two could be said to be Lu Bu's fans. Lu Bu usually walked to the left, so these two
Never say go to the right.
Sitting on Cao Cao's chariot, Ma Xiaoquan laughed when he heard the news from the scouts.
Ma Xiaoquan said: "That Lu Bu is really interesting, but he is also really good at finding people, and he also knows how to use good people..."
Cao Cao said respectfully: "Master Shangxian, Xue Lan and Li Feng are just two common people. Let's wait and see how Cao Cao can break the gate of his giant wilderness."
As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and called Cao Ren over. After giving Cao Ren a few instructions, Cao Ren took the order and left.
Sure enough, as Cao Cao said, Xue Lan and Li Feng are really two common losers. They don't dare to go out to fight in Juye, and they don't even dare to yell and curse with low morale.
In the middle of the night, Ma Xiaoquan got up to pee, and happened to catch a spy who had lurked into Cao's camp.
Ma Xiaoquan slipped this detailed work in front of Cao Cao and asked Cao Cao: "You probably didn't notice anything, right?"
Cao Cao understood what Master Shangxian meant, and deliberately said in a drunken voice: "Master Shangxian, why are you here suddenly? Come on, drink, eh? Who is this person? Get out, get out."
Cao Cao was so coaxing that he rolled over and crawled out as if he was being amnesty.
When the detail disappeared, Cao Cao asked Ma Xiaoquan seriously: "Master Shangxian, what did you mean just now..."
Ma Xiaoquan admired Cao Cao's courage very much. Although he didn't quite understand what he meant just now, he could still cooperate with him and put on a show even though he didn't understand what he meant. Well, this Cao Cao is indeed a rare commodity.
Ma Xiaoquan said: "Xiao Cao, you must have changed your mind?"
Cao Cao was stunned and thought: Damn it, why can't he hide anything from this monster?
Cao Cao smiled and said: "Yes, instead of attacking Juye, it would be more interesting to ambush that Lu Bu."
...
On the battlefield, if a general wants to win a battle, it depends not only on the general's knowledge and experience, but more importantly, whether a general is good or not depends on the general's ability to adapt to the situation and control.
Cao Cao is.
Ma Xiaoquan has known Cao Cao for several years, and Ma Xiaoquan has discovered more and more how powerful Cao Cao is. In addition to being able to solve problems at the same time, Cao Cao's biggest advantage is that he has a very strong ability to adapt to situations.
Watching Cao Cao fight, Ma Xiaoquan was actually learning. Of course, the content of the study was not to lead the troops in the war, but to learn about Cao Cao's adaptability.
Everything was as Cao Cao expected. Lu Bu led the five thousand cavalry from the front and came first. Cao Cao wanted this effect, so he immediately ordered an ambush with crossbowmen and huge rocks and trees wherever he had to pass.
Calling Lu Bu a meat bun to beat a dog will never come back.
Sure enough, because he was walking too impatiently, Lu Bu actually chose a forest and came there overnight.
This made Cao Cao very happy, and he hurriedly ordered the crossbowmen to serve him well. While serving, they did not forget to seal the road with trees and boulders.
When the time came, Cao Hong led a large group of sergeants to charge out and engage Lu Bu's front cavalry in a firefight.
Among Cao Hong's soldiers, there was a man who looked a little immature. This man was none other than Ma Xiaoquan's apprentice Mao Gang.
Ma Xiaoquan and Cao Hong have a good relationship. It is easy to arrange for a person to come in. Of course, during the arrangement, Ma Xiaoquan did not tell Cao Hong that Mao Gang was his apprentice. Otherwise, Cao Hong would definitely treat the honored guest the same way.
The hair is strong.
"Kill..." Before Mao Gang could react, his colleagues around him had already raised their swords and pounced on Lu Bujun.
Mao Gang was so frightened that his legs were shaking wildly. He looked left and right, and then he realized that fighting was so terrible.
But there was no room for Mao Gang to think too much on the battlefield.
The young man gritted his teeth, straightened his spear, and charged forward.
Before Mao Gang could even take a few steps forward, he bumped into a cavalryman from Lu Bu's army. Before Mao Gang could react, he was kicked to the ground by the cavalryman.
"Ahem!" This heavy kick caused Mao Gang to vomit blood, but the young man was still strong and stood up without saying a word and rushed over.