Imperial Power Of Han Dynasty - Chapter 917

Chapter 917

Wang Xiang was overjoyed, so he hugged this carp back and made fish soup for his mother.

The other is the famous “Meng Zong crying bamboo”. It is about Meng Zong, an official of the State of Wu. His mother was lying in bed and wanted to eat fresh bamboo shoots, but it was not the season for bamboo shoots.

Reluctantly, Meng Zong cried and hugged the bamboo. As a result, the world was moved by his filial piety. The ground cracked and fresh bamboo shoots appeared. Meng Zong was overjoyed and went home with the bamboo shoots.

In addition to the twenty-four filial piety, many civil servants and generals in the Three Kingdoms period were very filial, such as Soochow General Tai Shici, because Beihai prefect Kong Rong once helped his mother, he was ordered to help Kong Rong, facing the tens of thousands of Yellow Turban army. Not afraid.

And Xu Shu is also a filial son. Originally, he worked for Liu Bei, and he was like a fish in water, but because his mother was held by Cao Cao, Xu Shu had to surrender to Cao Cao’s command.

At this moment, hearing Liu Ye’s reward for his mother was so rich, Xu Shu was naturally greatly moved, and there was a feeling of serving Liu Ye.

“Yuanzhi, don’t delay, strike out!”

Yu Jin and Xu Shu are the leading generals, with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, as the pioneers of tens of thousands of Xiliang army, and they are chasing after Cao Cao.

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“Prime Minister, why did our army go straight to Xuzhou?”

Xia Houyuan on the side was puzzled: “Isn’t Yuan Rang besieged in Shouchun by Liu Xuande? Wouldn’t our army go south to rescue Yuan Rang?”

In addition to the failure of the surprise attack on Hulaoguan, the reason why Cao Cao withdrew his troops that day was that Xiahou Dun was besieged in Shouchun by Liu Bei’s army.

The relationship between Xiahoudun and Cao Cao is quite strong, and the geographical location of Huainan is very important, it is the link connecting Jiangdong and Xuzhou. If Huainan is lost, Cao Jun’s territory will be divided into two parts, and Xiliang Army can break through each. Therefore, no matter from which aspect, Huainan must not be lost.

But Cao Jun just retreated in the direction of Xuzhou, why didn’t he increase his troops in the direction of Huainan? Xia Houyuan felt very puzzled.

“Miaocai can rest assured that the truth has sent Zidan to lead three thousand to Huainan, which is enough to clear the siege.” Cao Cao explained.

“What? Three thousand people? Prime Minister, it is said that Liu Bei’s Yuzhou Army has 30,000 people!” Xia Houyuan was taken aback: “Besides Zidan is so young, Liu Xuande, Guan Yunchang and Zhang Yide are all battle-tested veterans. Isn’t he three thousand people not enough?”

Cao Cao shook his head slightly: “Miaocai, do you really think Yuan Rang will have no power to fight back in Shouchun?”

“Our army is a heavy force in the southern part of Huai Shui. It was Yuan Rang’s defeat in Huai Shui, and the army under his command was still close to the total number of Liu Bei’s army. Therefore, he sent Zidan to play the banner of the Chinese army. Therefore, the defending army in Shouchun City learned Actually leading the troops to arrive, the morale must be boosted, and Liu Bei will definitely retreat.”

“Don’t think Zidan is young, but he is familiar with the military books. This time he does not fight Liu Bei head-on. It is just a bluff. I believe he can do it.” Cao Cao said.

Xia Houyuan suddenly realized: “It turns out that Cheng is really a clever calculation, I can’t make it.”

Cao Cao nodded and said, “Well, the whole army is ordered to retreat towards Xuzhou, ready to attack the Xiliang army in Xue County!”

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Huainan, twenty miles north of Dangtu County.

I saw three thousand steps riding on the official road, playing the “Cao” banner with great fanfare. It was obvious that Cao Cao personally made a tour of the flag, and the momentum was huge.

“It’s Dangtu County ahead, right?” Cao Zhen said.

“Exactly, Captain.” Army Sima on the side respectfully said.

“You hold my general order, and go to see the county magistrate of Dangtu!” Cao Zhen shouted, “Order him to send five thousand citizens to the city, wear clothes and armor, hurry!”

“Here!” Jun Sima took the lead and left on a horse.

Cao Zhen thought about it: Later, I will send another 5,000 people to Quyang County, so there will be 13,000 people. If they are ordered to make more golden drum flags, it is not difficult to put on the momentum of an army of 20,000. Liu Bei should Will you retreat because of difficulties?

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“Big brother, big brother!”

Zhang Fei screamed and broke into the camp, Liu Bei couldn’t help but frown, and reprimanded: “My third brother, don’t be so violent, just say anything.”

“Hey.” Zhang Fei scratched his hair and said, “Brother, there is a brigade of Cao Jun coming from Quyang. The number is between 10,000 and 20,000, and it seems that Cao Cao himself led the army.”

“What? Cao thief personally led the army?”

Liu Bei couldn’t help being shocked when he heard this. Any general in the Cao army led the army alone, he was not afraid, but if Cao Cao personally led the army, he could not help but be jealous.

Guan Yu lightly stroked his long beard and couldn’t help but frown: “Brother, if Cao Cao personally led the troops, this battle would be difficult to win. Cao Cao alone has nearly 20,000 people, and there are more than 20,000 people inside and outside of Shouchun. That adds up to more than 40,000 people. If we are attacked from inside and outside, we are afraid that our army’s previous achievements will be abandoned and the Huaishui battle will be fought in vain.”

Today, Xiahoudun is besieged in the city of Shouchun, but there are still nearly 10,000 people. Outside the city, there are more than 10,000 soldiers and horses of Zhu Ling, Lu Zhao, Zao Da, and Ren Jun. Originally, these two armies, one inside and one outside, would be very difficult to deal with. If they attacked Shouchun City, Zhu Ling, Lu Zhao, and others would definitely not sit idly by; if they attacked soldiers and horses outside the city, Xiahou Dun would definitely do. Seize the opportunity to respond.

But now, there is one more Cao Mengde and 20,000 Cao army, no matter in terms of strength or situation, the Yuzhou army has fallen into a disadvantage.

After thinking about it in detail, Liu Bei sighed: “Fine, let’s retreat for the time being. Defeating Xiahoudun in this battle and killing more than 10,000 Cao soldiers in this battle is already a rare victory. If you fight again with Cao Jun, if you fail, you will lose all your achievements.”

Liu Bei had many defeats in the first half of his life, so he had a very good mentality and knew the truth of accepting what is good. The 30,000 Yuzhou army is the family of the three brothers who have worked hard in Yuzhou for several years, and they have finally saved up. If they really lose, naturally the consequences need not be said.

“I support Big Brother’s decision. When the general will launch an offensive in the future, our army retains its strength now, and in the future we can lead the army out of the nest and pounce on Huainan again.” Guan Yu agreed: “Xiahou Dun was defeated by our army in this battle, just like a bird of fright. There will be another battle in the future, and the victory will belong to our army.”

“Oh, I don’t care. Since the two brothers are going to retreat, then retreat.”

Zhang Fei said: “The two elder brothers lead the soldiers to go first. After I lead the 5,000 soldiers and horses are broken, if Cao Jun comes to chase after them, I will let them have a taste!”

“Well, although our army retreats, it’s impossible to get nothing.” Liu Bei said in a deep voice: “Our army can take advantage of the situation to move the people west of Shouchun to Runan County, and deplete Cao’s strength.”

Guan Yu nodded: “Big Brother said well.”