Chapter 235 Cao Cao's first show! On the banks of the river, kill Lu Bu?
Rumble~~
The sound of horse hooves rolled away.
Song Xian, Wei Xu and others turned around and stared at King Chen's camp in the distance, shouting at the top of their lungs and taunting for a while:
"Haha! You cowards, come after me if you have the guts!"
"Prince Chen, your shouting gesture just now is really ugly."
"Catch me if you have the guts. Grandpa has some delicious food for you."
"You want to stop my heroic knight? You are still far away."
"Hahahahahaha!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"..."
Waves of wild laughter echoed in the air.
After a few breaths, the Wolf Cavalry soldier Wu Yang Yang fled away, as if he had never been there.
Just when the Wolf Cavalry will be silent in the joy of breaking the game.
suddenly.
There were wolf smoke rising from King Chen’s camp in Shanglinyuan.
"Damn it!"
Song Xian chewed it secretly and hurriedly rode to catch up: "My lord, something serious has happened. The thieves may be sending a signal to Ximen. We must speed up our march and escape from here before Ximen Sun Jian arrives."
"Sun Jian?"
A burly man comes to mind.
The hatred in Lu Bu's heart suddenly surged: "But Sun Jian, who is known as the fierce tiger in Jiangdong?"
Song Xian nodded: "Yes, it is this person."
"ordinary man!"
Lu Bu gritted his teeth tightly and made a grinding sound: "It was this person who worked with Zhang Liao and Liu Chong to contain this general. Today, the traitor is alone, and I, Lu Bu, will teach him..."
"General!"
Before he finished speaking, Song Xian interrupted: "Don't be impulsive. If you really kill him, it will be impossible for you to seek refuge with King Hongnong in the future. He is the most capable general under King Hongnong."
Lu Bu didn't know this clearly.
only......
This hatred in my heart is difficult to extinguish, and it is really infuriating.
Lu Bu took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart: "Damn it, if it weren't for the sake of joining King Hongnong, I, Lu Bu, would have killed this reckless man today."
Song Xian secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said sincerely: "My lord, the most urgent task is to get out of this predicament as soon as possible. If you really want to vent your anger, you can make a private agreement with King Hongnong for a duel after surrendering to him."
"Um."
Lu Bu nodded and said softly: "I understand! Let's go and run along the river. As long as the water is shallow, cross the river immediately without making any mistakes."
Song Xian responded sonorously: "No."
drive-!
At that moment, the wolf riders galloped sideways, galloping along the Xishui River.
After walking not far, I saw a group of soldiers and horses on the other side of the river, marching in a hurry and galloping forward.
The team was very long. Song Xian galloped for a moment, and then he discovered that on an apricot-yellow flag, the big word "Sun" was vigorous and powerful, which was particularly conspicuous.
"Lord, look."
Song Xian raised his hand and pointed to the other side, exclaiming: "They are reinforcements from Ximen Sun Jian."
Lu Bu also noticed the flag and said with a smile: "You still want to catch up with my Wolf Cavalry with just two legs? You are simply overestimating your capabilities!"
"Brothers!"
Lu Bu raised his head and ordered, his sense of superiority welling up: "surpass them and get rid of the siege completely."
The Wolf Cavalry soldiers shouted in unison: "Promise!"
Immediately.
The horse gallops away with its hooves raised.
Sun Jian on the other side stared at the wolf-riding horse, secretly thinking that something was wrong.
Lu Bu had already arrived, proving that the North Gate's defenses had been breached, and it took a short time, far exceeding their initial expectations.
Although the Wolf Cavalry was greatly reduced in terms of military strength, Sun Jian was not sure whether Cao Cao, who was heading towards Zicun, could stop Lu Bu. After all, the two of them only knew each other once and were not very familiar with each other.
Without any hesitation.
Sun Jian immediately made a decision: "Send the order to Cheng Pu and he will be responsible for the reinforcements. I, the general, will personally lead the vanguard army to provide support first."
The messenger responded: "No."
Immediately.
The messenger reined in his horse, turned around, and galloped out.
"The general has an order, Colonel Cheng is in charge of the reinforcements! The vanguard army will follow the general and provide support first."
"The general has an order..."
"..."
*****
Zi Village.
A hut somewhere.
Cao Jun's temporary camp.
There are guards with swords all around, and they are strictly guarded.
At this moment, Cao Cao stood in front of a simple sand table with his hands behind his back, frowning in thought.
Although the strategy to defend against the enemy had already taken shape, Cao Cao still rehearsed it in his mind for fear of missing any detail.
Bao Xin on the side looked quite calm and said softly: "Mengde, you have said it yourself, this battle is a tribute given to you and me by King Hongnong. Why are you still so cautious?"
"Ximen Sun Jian's support only takes an hour. In other words, if Lu Bu and Li Jue want to break through the bridge defense, then break through the Shanglin Garden defense, and continue to break through our army's defense, they must be resolved within an hour."
"snort!"
Bao Xin snorted, a hint of disdain flashing across his face.
He really couldn't think of any possibility for Lu Bu to win: "Excluding the time of marching on the road, plus the time of breaking through the bridge and ascending to Linyuan, whether Lu Bu and Li Jue can kill Zicun is another matter."
"I heard that King Liu Chong of Chen was brave and good at fighting. Back then, he led the troops of Chen State and relied only on thousands of powerful crossbows to kill the Yellow Turbans so that they did not dare to cross the border. It is not that easy for Li Jue and Lu Bu to break through his defense."
After all, according to the strategic deployment of Luoyang North Gate given by King Hongnong, there were only three troops on the north bank: Chen Wang Liu Chong, Yingchuan County Governor Li Min, and Runan County Governor Xu Qiu, with a total of 15,000 troops.
This is only an advantage in terms of military strength. If restrictive measures such as the Horse Trap Formation and the Iron Pear Formation are added, the advantages will become even more obvious.
Bao Xin thought that he was proficient in the art of war, but he did not expect that King Hongnong would actually implement so many restrictive measures in order to defend the bridgehead. Not to mention that the opponent was just a few remaining soldiers, even an entire army of more than 10,000 might not be able to break through.
"Let me tell you!"
Bao Xin stepped forward and said with a smile: "Lu Bu, it will take at least half an hour for Li Jue's whole army to break through the defense at the bridge. If he leads his troops to escape from the north gate to the west and penetrates through Linyuan's defense, it will probably take another half an hour."
hour."
"Our deployment in Zicun is at best a strategic supplement to the siege of Lu Bu. If the front line fights well, nothing will happen to us. If it is penetrated, it will be your turn."
Cao Cao raised his eyes and looked at Bao Xin: "Yuncheng, I'm afraid this matter is not that simple. King Hongnong's formation in the direction of Zicun, you should also know that such a tight formation is by no means a strategic supplement."
"perhaps......"
Bao Xin naturally understood that King Hongnong had deployed a tight formation.
However, after careful strategic deduction, his ideological point of view has changed: "Perhaps King Hongnong is just a cautious person by nature, and he is trying to make sure everything is safe."
"Mengde!"
Bao Xin tried to persuade Cao Cao: "If you think about it carefully, we are new here. Why did King Hongnong entrust us with such an important strategic position?"
"If it were you, would you do this?"
"If this is really an extremely important strategic position, shouldn't it be given to one of my cronies?"
"Even if it is not given to King Chen, should it be given to Yingchuan County Governor Li Min?"
"For us?"
Bao Xin pointed his finger at himself and shook his head: "Mengde, do you think it's possible?"
Cao Cao nodded affirmatively: "Of course it's possible!"
"What's the reason?"
"It's very simple."
Cao Cao blurted out: "Because Li Min and King Chen have already made arrangements, changing them easily will inevitably arouse the suspicion of Li Jue and Lu Bu. How can Hongnong Wang Congrui do this?"
"In this way, there are only two teams left: us and Runan Governor Xu Qiu. Although Xu Qiu stayed, he is inextricably linked to the Yuan family in Runan. King Hongnong will naturally
Give this position to me."
"I believe it!"
Cao Cao said extremely firmly: "This decision must be a decision made by King Hongnong after careful consideration, rather than a strategic supplement, so we must not underestimate it."
In fact, Cao Cao also saw the overlap in time. According to his first version of deduction, Zicun's defense also seemed a bit redundant, and indeed seemed like a strategic supplement.
but......
Cao Cao is Cao Cao.
The depth of his thinking is more than one level higher than Bao Xin.
Through the on-site survey of Zicun and the analysis of the combat capabilities of Xiaoqi and Wolfqi.
He was keenly aware that this breakout was definitely not as simple as imagined, and there were simply countless additional conditions.
"As for Lu Bu, how long will it take for Li Jue to break through?"
Cao Cao took a deep breath, exhaled it slowly, and said calmly: "We can't just consider our own formation and troop conditions, but we must also consider the actual situation of our opponent."
"For example, Luoyang is already dead, and the troops of Lu Bu and Li Jue are about to run out of food and grass. Under such circumstances, how can the enemy not fight hard?"
"There is also the heroic cavalry. Although the wolf cavalry is a cavalry, they have experienced hundreds of battles. Even if they dismount and fight on foot, their actual combat effectiveness is not comparable to that of the Allies. We should have a more personal experience of this."
"also......"
"..."
If Cao Cao didn't open his mouth, he would think so. Once he opened his mouth, he would reveal six or seven factors that would affect the direction of the war.
Bao Xin thought he had a thorough understanding of the situation.
But this moment...
The tactical deduction in his mind suddenly collapsed.
I have to admit that my thinking process is indeed a bit simple.
Bao Xin frowned and stared at Cao Cao: "Mengde, after hearing what you said, I really feel that Zicun is somewhat important."
Cao Cao took a deep breath and remained calm: "The situation you mentioned does exist, but it is the most ideal situation. Under this situation, it is still unknown whether Lu Bu and Li Jue can kill Shanglinyuan, let alone Zicun?"
"King Hongnong's layout is very strict. It can be said that it is watertight. Even the worst situation has been included. This is the real control of the overall situation!"
"Seriously!"
Cao Cao said seriously: "Cao admires His Highness King Hongnong! When I was at this age, I spent the whole day with Yuan Shao, eating, drinking, having fun, racing horses and flying eagles, instead of doing my proper job."
"But His Royal Highness King Hongnong..."
At this point, Cao Cao was full of admiration and looked solemn: "He was able to escape from the Luoyang Palace, and he was able to pull up a team in a short period of time and conquer Guangcheng and Dagu successively, killing Dong Zhuo step by step.
Defeat."
"Awesome!"
Thousands of words are transformed into these three words.
Cao Cao lowered his head and glanced at the defense map, and praised sincerely: "I believe that if His Highness can return to the palace in his rightful place, within ten years, the great man will be able to get rid of his pain and make new achievements, and he will be glorious again."
How could Cao Cao have imagined that today's King Hongnong is no longer the frivolous prince he used to be. He has hundreds of millions of "strategists" to assist him, including even thousands of expert strategists.
Question:
For such a person, who can stop him from shining brightly?
Bao Xin nodded with interest: "It's true that my thinking is simple."
Cao Cao smiled lightly: "I wish it could be simpler, but in reality, I'm afraid it won't be like this."
"Report—!"
Before he finished speaking, a hurried announcement sounded outside the house.
Cao Cao and Bao Xin looked up.
However, General Cao Ren hurriedly broke into the room. He looked panicked and bowed his hands: "General, there are smoke rising from the direction of Shanglinyuan. Lu Bu's troops may have broken through King Chen's camp."
"What?"
Bao Xin's eyes were as wide as bells, with a look of disbelief on his face: "Lü Bu has broken through King Chen's camp?"
Cao Ren nodded affirmatively: "Well, it's very possible!"
"But......"
Bao Xin froze on the spot like a thunderbolt, his eyes almost bursting out: "How long has it been? In just half an hour, Lu Bu broke through the defenses of the North Gate and Shanglin Garden one after another?"
Cao Cao was also surprised.
but......
He obviously had more self-control than Bao Xin, and he returned to normal within a short period of time.
At this moment, Cao Cao stared at the sand table and said sonorously: "Quickly send out scouts to detect the direction from which Lu Bu and others are coming. At the same time, he sent orders to all ministries to prepare for military orders."
Cao Ren cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "No!"
Bao Xin took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm: "The strength of Meng De, Lu Bu, and Li Jue is far beyond imagination. Although our deployment here is strict, it is not that easy to hold on for half an hour."
"Don't worry."
Cao Cao was extremely calm: "Even if the first two lines of defense do not stop Lu Bu, they will definitely consume part of his strength. Let's just wait for the news quietly. We must not mess up our position."
Bao Xin nodded affirmatively: "Mengde, you give the order, you will dispatch all our troops."
Cao Cao has long been accustomed to Bao Xin saying: "Yuncheng, don't worry, I will go all out."
Bao Xin nodded: "Yeah."
Not long after.
General Cao Ren turned back again.
Without waiting for him to salute, Cao Cao interrupted: "Just say it bluntly, there is no need to salute."
Cao Ren simply handed over his hand and said: "General, please report back from the scouting horse. Lu Bu came along the Xianshui River and is less than ten miles away from Zicun."
Bao Xin was stunned and said in disbelief: "Mengde, it's really just along the Han River. You guessed it right."
"Um."
Cao Cao nodded, not shocked at all.
After all, the river is the main factor that restricts the wolf rider from escaping danger. By galloping along the river, he can escape from danger as quickly as possible.
The Wolf Rider is most likely to come from here.
Cao Cao did not explain, but asked directly: "How many soldiers and horses does the Wolf Cavalry have?"
Cao Ren held up his hand and said, "I'll ask Qianqi!"
"Qianqi?"
Cao Cao looked in disbelief: "Zixiao, are you sure?"
Cao Ren frowned: "This... Tan Ma is so rewarded, I think there should be nothing wrong with it."
Cao Cao nodded, feeling very happy: "It seems that although the first two lines of defense failed to stop Lu Bu, they consumed a large number of his troops. Although we have many infantry, the pressure is greatly reduced."
"That's right!"
Bao Xin also did not expect: "Although Lu Bu broke through the bridge formation, he might have only narrowly defeated him, otherwise his troops would not have been less than a thousand horses."
Cao Cao was convinced, and he no longer hesitated and gave a sonorous order: "You are a filial son."
Cao Ren handed over his hand: "The general is here!"
"Quickly send an order to the entire army to act according to the original plan without making any mistakes."
"promise."
*****
By the Xianshui River.
Lu Bu personally led the wolf cavalry, galloping away.
suddenly!
There is smoke and dust billowing in front of us.
"General, look here."
Song Xian's eyes were as wide as bells, and his face turned green with fright: "Could it be that...there are King Hongnong's cavalry at the west gate?"
In an instant, the battle in Goat Pass in the direction of Daguguang appeared in Song Xian's mind.
That was the Wolf Cavalry's worst defeat since its formation.
There is no one!
Although the number of the opponent's cavalry is small, they can all ride and shoot, fight with spears in both hands, and are unstoppable.
Its level of bravery even exceeds that of the Wolf Cavalry, the elite force among the Valiant Cavalry.
original!
Lu Bu decided to escape from the west, just to avoid Han Dang at the east gate.
But I never thought that King Hongnong actually had a cavalry group in the direction of the west gate.
This is really...
We meet on a narrow road, and enemies meet.
Lu Bu became even more nervous subconsciously, and ordered without hesitation: "Quick, disperse quickly, be careful of the thieves' arrows."
All the wolf riders shouted in unison: "No."
Immediately.
Slow down and spread out your positions.
Because this can maximize the chance of avoiding arrows and improving the survival rate.
At the same time, Lu Bu was not prepared to retreat. Instead, he jumped out on his horse and shouted loudly: "Song Xian, you lead the army to slow down. I, the general, will be the first to break the formation!"
Without Zhang Liao, Sun Jian, and Liu Chong, Lu Bu would have no constraints.
The Wolf King is reborn, and the Wolf Rider has a soul.
drive-!
Lu Bu slapped his horse, danced with his spear, and ran straight ahead.
At the end of the field of vision, in the torrent of smoke and dust, a large flag was fluttering in the wind, with the big "Cao" character in it, which was extremely conspicuous.
"Cao?"
Lu Bu frowned: "Isn't it Zhang Liao?"
He could not imagine at all that there was a general named Cao under King Hongnong.
Pay close attention and observe carefully.
ahead.
Two powerful men on the left and right came on Pegasus, armed with an iron gun and a set of iron armor. They were obviously the leaders of this team.
"I am under the command of Cao Cao, General Fenwu, and so is General Xiahou Dun!"
"The thief Lu Bu, please accept your fate~~"
A roar shook the sky.
The warrior on the left spurred his horse forward and suddenly raised the iron gun in his hand above his head.
Although this action is very fierce.
but......
Lu Bu could tell something was wrong at a glance.
The opponent holds the gun with one hand, relies on the strength of his waist and abdomen to drive his body, and concentrates his power on his arms to explode.
"this......"
Lu Bu was surprised and horrified: "Why are you holding the gun with one hand?"
It's obvious.
Holding a gun with one hand is far less powerful than holding it with both hands.
The opponent knew it was him, but still used this move to fight him, which was totally against common sense.
After all, even Zhang Liao and Sun Jian would not dare to be so arrogant.
Where did the brave general in front of him get his courage?
but......
Although Lu Bu was shocked, it only took a moment before he returned to normal.
He knew that he had no way out and could only move forward bravely.
Therefore, Lu Bu didn't think too much, picked up the war spear and rushed forward: "Break it for me!"
call!
A strong wind blew against my face.
With a thunderous momentum, it suddenly crashed down.
However, Lu Bu was not afraid at all. He faced the falling spear point with the war spear in his palm and struck it head-on.
clang-!
There was a loud noise.
The spear tip accurately hit the crashing gun tip.
Although Xiahou Dun was also very powerful, he was still far behind Lu Bu.
At this moment, he could clearly feel that a terrifying force was flowing along the barrel of the gun, along his arms, and into his body, constantly impacting his internal organs, as if they were going to be shattered.
"Hoo!"
Xiahou Dun gritted his teeth and persisted. While clamping the horse's belly, he also pressed down with his other hand, and then softened the strong and surging force: "The thief Lu Bu, you are so strong."