Chapter 143 Help Liu Bei overcome his gambling addiction
So, Liu Bei looked at Zhang Fei and Guan Yu said in a deep voice: "Second brother, third brother, are you willing to believe eldest brother?"
Seeing Liu Bei like this, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei all showed doubts. They didn't know what Liu Bei's idea was. The two looked at each other and said, "Brother, of course we believe you!"
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei looked at Liu Bei one after another, and saw a trace of determination in Liu Bei's eyes, and said in a deep voice: "I want to take a gamble!"
Both of them looked puzzled, not understanding what Liu Bei meant.
Zhang Fei has a rather impatient personality and directly asked loudly: "Brother, at this critical moment, please stop showing off. Tell me, what are you betting on?"
Seeing Liu Bei's hesitant expression, Zhang Fei was so angry that Liu Bei stomped his feet.
"Brother, you are almost making me anxious, please tell me quickly!"
This is a coincidence. Liu Beicai said with twinkling eyes: "I want to bet that Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao will cease fighting within three days!"
Both of them looked surprised, but Zhang Fei directly objected: "Brother, no, how can we put our lives in the hands of others!"
"Then Yuan Shao is not a good person either!"
Guan Yu, on the other hand, showed a trace of hesitation and began to think thoughtfully. Liu Bei's words gave him a slight boost.
It only took a moment for Guan Yu to react.
"Brother, what do you mean!!"
Seeing Guan Yu's expression, Liu Bei knew that Guan Yu had understood his intention, even though he nodded solemnly.
Zhang Fei, on the other hand, was confused and shouted directly: "Big brother and second brother, are you two here playing riddles for me?"
Seeing Zhang Fei's impatient look, Guan Yu didn't panic at all and said calmly: "Brother is betting that Yuan Shao will force a truce with Gongsun Zan after knowing that Cao Cao is attacking us!"
"If Xuzhou falls into the hands of Cao Cao, then the only one in the north who borders Cao Cao will be Yuan Shao."
"Then from now on, Cao Cao will definitely attack Yuan Shao!"
Liu Bei nodded, his eyes twinkling.
"The so-called death of lips and teeth. If Yuan Shao knows this news, he will definitely force a ceasefire to support us. Although we are only half of Xuzhou, we can still play a very important role in the war!"
"If Yuan Shao helps us, it will only be good for them and not bad."
Zhang Fei on the side scratched his head, obviously still not fully understanding, but just understood the general meaning.
Although he usually does things roughly and meticulously, if it comes to discussing the art of war, he really doesn't know much.
"As long as Cao Cao doesn't launch a strong attack on the city, then we still have a chance!"
Liu Bei looked at the two of them and said.
Having already said this, Guan Yu could only nod his head and said in a deep voice: "In this case, let's make a bet with my elder brother!"
Although Zhang Fei on the side was a little confused, but now in this scene, he nodded, bowed his hands and said: "Me too!"
Seeing that his second and third brothers actually accompanied him to defend the city, Liu Bei looked touched, and a trace of tears flowed from the corners of his eyes.
"Second brother, third brother!"
"Brother!"
The three of them had already decided on their plan this time in Tan County. No matter how Cao Jun called for formation, they would not go out.
At this moment, outside the city, in Cao Cao's camp.
"My lord, it seems that Liu Bei is also a timid person. We call the battle formation like this, but he actually refuses to go out to fight."
Dian Wei frowned slightly and said unhappily.
However, Cao Cao looked at Tan County without the slightest impatience.
Seeing that Cao Cao ignored him, Dian Wei turned to Zhao Feng and shouted: "Commander, please tell me."
"Why don't you give me 10,000 elite soldiers, and I will defeat Tan County overnight!"
Zhao Feng said calmly: "No, Dian Wei, our army is tired from the journey. Since they won't fight, it's a good time for us to rest for the night."
Dian Wei showed a trace of dejection: "Okay, just follow the military advisor's words."
Dian Wei still obeyed Zhao Feng's words, after all, the lesson he learned with distilled liquor was still there.
Seeing that many generals had arrived, Cao Cao looked at the people below calmly.
"Since Liu Bei is unwilling to go out of the city to fight, what do you think we should do to break the city?"
Before he finished speaking, Dian Wei, who was unwilling to give up, came out and shouted loudly: "The general is willing to lead the army. Tomorrow, we will tear down the city wall of Tan County and build a pig pen!"
"Destroy that shrinking turtle Liu Bei!"
Cao Cao shook his head and said, "Dian Wei, don't act recklessly."
Cao Ren, who was on the side, stepped forward and said: "My lord, the general has a plan. Since we have idioms about food and grass, we might as well besiege the city for a week and cut off Liu Bei's food and grass."
"In less than a month, there will be no food in Tan County. By then, our army will win without a fight without spending a single soldier!"
After hearing Cao Ren's thoughts, Cao Cao nodded. He thought the same way. Since there was no shortage of food and grass, why not just besiege the city?
However, Cao Cao did not accept it directly and looked at Guo Jia and Zhao Feng. After all, these two people were counselors.
"Military advisor, what do you have in mind?"
Zhao Feng looked at Guo Jia aside and said, "Feng Xiao, you should have guessed Liu Bei's thoughts."
Now Zhao Feng and Cao Cao are still a little unaccustomed, so they rely on Guo Jia to convey their thoughts.
Moreover, when a great talent like Guo Jia faces an opponent like Liu Bei, he can easily speak out without any suggestion.
Guo Jia smiled and said, "I think General Dian Wei's proposal is good."
As soon as these words came out, everyone except Zhao Feng was shocked. Is this a joke?
Cao Cao asked with confusion: "What do you mean by Fengxiao?"
Guo Jia's eyes showed a trace of determination and said: "The best strategy is to capture Tan County within tomorrow!"
At this time, the eyes of others softened slightly, but they did not understand what Guo Jia meant.
Cao Cao continued to ask: "Why?"
Guo Jia said confidently: "Liu Bei is gambling!"
At this time, Cao Cao's eyes shifted.
"Bet? What to bet on?"
Cao Ren and Dian Wei on the side also showed doubts. At this time, they did not fully understand what Guo Jia was thinking.
"He bet that we wouldn't forcefully attack the city!"
After Guo Jia said this, Cao Cao also understood a little, understood it instantly, and then laughed.
"Haha, I understand, this Liu Bei is waiting for Yuan Shao to come and support them!"
"If Yuan Shao comes to support, Lu Bu will definitely take action. When the time comes, the three princes will join forces and attack us together!"
Zhao Feng on the side also nodded, and I have to say that Guo Jia's analysis was very accurate this time.
Cao Cao said with a smile on his face and a hint of sparkle in his eyes: "Okay, I will order Dian Wei to be the vanguard. Tomorrow I will lead ten thousand troops to attack the city by force!"
"Since Liu Bei wants to gamble, I will help him get rid of his gambling addiction!"
Guo Jia echoed from the side: "This is the best strategy!"
In just a moment, everyone saw through Liu Bei's mind.
The next day.
Ten thousand troops came outside Tan County again, but this time, they did not call for formation, but the war drums and horns were blowing on the side.
"Everyone, rush for me!"
"Let me kill Liu Bei!"
I saw Dian Wei holding two big halberds and charging directly on foot!
He was the only one rushing to the front, trying to forcefully break the city!
