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Volume 2: Unpredictable Chapter 772: Zhuge Liang shows his power in the first battle (Part 2)

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    At that time, Zhang Fei no longer had any resentment towards Zhuge Liang, and all he had in his heart was admiration.  (_-< Registered members of Piaotian Literature recommend this work >-) Pan Feng watched with keen eyesight and sincerely admired Zhuge Liang.  The same is true for the other generals and advisors.

    Liu Bei watched Zhuge Liang's first use of troops. He not only defeated Xiahou Dun, but also won the hearts of the people. Liu Bei was extremely impressed by the skill of this method.

    Subsequently, Zhuge Liang led his troops into the city under the auspices of the people in Xinye and accepted the cheers of the people.  Many people even gave gifts to show their respect.  Zhuge Liang politely refused, telling the people that it was his duty to guard the new fields under the orders of his uncle, so how could he dare to accept gifts from others.  As a result, Zhuge Liang was praised by the people again.  After all the troops and horses were settled, Liu Bei held a grand banquet in the city to reward the meritorious people, so it was natural.

    But it is said that Xiahou Dun was defeated and returned to Fancheng. He ignored everyone's advice and tied himself up to see Cao Ren with serious injuries. He fell on the ground and asked to die.  Cao Ren was horrified when he saw that Xiahou Dun was covered in blood and his left eye was blind.  Then Cheng Yu was asked on the side. Cheng Yu told the story and knelt down to apologize.

    After hearing this, Cao Ren's face became more worried, and he spoke to appease Xiahou Dun and Cheng Yu, temporarily acquitted them of their crimes, and gave them a chance to make meritorious deeds.

    "Yuan Rang, you have been using the army since you were a child. Don't you know that arrogant soldiers will be defeated? If Cheng Zhonglang hadn't been cautious, you would not have been able to escape even if you were brave enough to defeat ten thousand men! If you die in battle, the prime minister will definitely be heartbroken and ignore the northwest.  To overthrow the army and attack Xinye! Even if we can kill Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, we will waste a great opportunity to conquer the northwest!"

    Xiahou Dun¡¯s one eye was full of regret and he kowtowed.

    "Cheng Zhonglang once said this. At that time, I was only focused on fighting and did not listen. I regretted it too much! Fortunately, Cheng Zhonglang deployed his troops cautiously and Han Hao risked his life to save me, so I was able to escape."

    After hearing this, Cao Ren rewarded Cheng Yu and Han Hao.  Cheng Yu and Han Hao thanked them.  Afterwards, Cao Ren and Jia Xu looked at each other, and Jia Xu concentrated his attention and said.

    "Liu Bei is so rampant, and he is really worried. However, this man was helped by Zhuge Liang, an unparalleled talent, so he turned the dragon into a dragon. Don't be hasty and take it. You should be cautious."

    "What the military advisor said is true. Zhuge Liang is so great, so we should treat him with caution."

    After Cao Ren finished speaking, he ordered all the generals to prepare for the current war and not to act rashly or fall into the enemy's treacherous plan.  The generals each took notes and regarded Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang as their major enemies.

    A few days later, Cao Ren ordered Cao Chun and Cheng Yu to lead three thousand troops to guard Fancheng. Xiahou Dun was seriously injured and returned to Luoyang to recuperate.  Cao Ren then led 37,000 soldiers and horses, divided into three groups, with Xu Chu and Gao Lan as the front army, 10,000 tiger and leopard cavalry, Zhang Jiao as the middle army, 6,000 swordsmen and spearmen, and 4,000 crossbowmen.  .  Cao Ren and Jia Xu pressed down on the rear army, leading 10,000 sword and shield bearers and 7,000 crossbowmen to escort the grain, grass and baggage.  Thirty-seven thousand Cao troops rushed towards the new realm in an earth-shaking manner.  Scouts had already reported to Xinye. When Liu Bei heard that Cao Ren had indeed led the army in person, he quickly asked Zhuge Liang for advice.  Zhuge Liang was not in a hurry, his expression was calm, as if he had a good plan in mind.

    I saw Zhuge Liang gently shaking his goose feather fan and smiling at Liu Bei.

    "My lord, there is no need to worry, the mountain man has his own clever plan."

    "The military advisor actually has a plan to deal with the enemy?"

    Liu Bei had a look of surprise on his face, and was even more surprised by Zhuge Liang, and secretly thought in his heart. No wonder the nursery rhyme said that if one of Wolong and Fengxiao gets one, he can bring peace to the world.  Earlier, although Liu Bei had seen Zhuge Liang's strategy, he was half-convinced, but now he seriously believed it.

    Zhuge Liang then said this to Liu Bei's ears.  The more Liu Bei listened, the more surprised his expression became, and he exclaimed.

    "Hahahaha! If we follow the military advisor's plan, Cao Mengde will never dare to pry again!!!"

    That night, Zhuge Liang gathered all the generals to listen to his orders. All the generals knew that Zhuge Liang was capable and did not dare to make mistakes, so they all listened attentively.  Two hours later, Zhuge Liang decided on the divisions and all the generals were ordered to go.

    But it was said that Cao Ren led his troops cautiously along the way. Whenever he passed through dangerous areas, he would send scouts to investigate before advancing. Although the advance was slow, it was safe.

    Cao Ren and Jia Xu were in the rear army, but they had not seen Zhuge Liang's arrangements for a long time, and both of them had doubts.  Zhuge Liang picked up this plan at random. He knew that his army was in danger, so how could he not make arrangements?  The more this happened, the more cautious Cao Ren became, and it took him a long time to enter the new realm.

    During the journey, Jia Xu kept a deep expression on his face, feeling that there was something wrong with this.  After entering the new realm, Cao Ren saw that Jia Xu's expression was still the same, so he spoke and asked.

    "Why is the military advisor so sad? Could it be that he has discovered Zhuge Liang's plan?"

    Jia Xu shook his head and said.

    "No. The governor is so cautious, so Zhuge Liang understands people's hearts well and will not make a rash plan. Xu just feels that our advance is so slow and Fancheng's troops are empty at this time. If Zhuge Liang sees that we areWe are so worried that we send troops to take the opportunity to take the route. If Fancheng is lost, our retreat will be cut off, and the morale of the army will definitely be in chaos!  If Zhuge Liang then sends troops from Xinye to take advantage of the situation to kill us, our army will suffer a great disaster!  "

    If Cao Ren had not experienced the previous defeats and the defeat of Xiahou Dun, most people would laugh at Jia for calling himself a mediocre person.  But now Cao Ren knew that Zhuge Liang was powerful. Being reminded by Jia Xu, he suddenly became anxious and asked quickly.

    "If this is the case, what should I do? Military advisor, teach me quickly!"

    Jia Xu¡¯s eyes sparkled. Although he rarely made any plans under Cao Cao, his light was gradually suppressed by Guo Jia.  But this does not mean that Jia Xu, known as the "Poison Master", lost his abilities to Guo Jia.  Jia Xu quickly made a plan and said to Cao Ren.

    "Now we should send a group of fast cavalry back to Fancheng, just in case. If Zhuge Liang wants to defend Xinye, he will not dare to send more troops. According to my expectation, there will be more than ten thousand at most."

    When Cao Ren thought about it, he felt the same way.  He immediately sent an order to the front army and ordered Gao Lan to lead five thousand tiger and leopard cavalry back to Fancheng. At the same time, he ordered Zhang Jaw to dispatch three thousand swordsmen and gunmen to join the front army.  Each general received his orders and made his own deployment. After Cao Ren made the layout, he continued to lead the army to the new field.

    Thirty-two thousand Cao's troops filled the mountains and fields, pressing towards Xinye.  Liu Jun scouted and reported to Liu Bei.  Liu Bei was prepared in advance. Zhuge Liang smiled and asked Liu Bei to send troops to meet the enemy.  Liu Bei led his army out of the city and met Xu Chu's former army first. The two armies got into position and faced each other.  Pan Feng rode out to call the general to answer. His huge body frightened Cao Jun.

    "Why do you help evil thieves repeatedly violate my new realm!!!?"

    When Xu Chu heard this, he was furious. Without saying a word, he slapped his horse and flew away, raising his sword to attack Pan Feng.  Pan Feng swung the 180-pound mountain-breaking ax to meet Xu Chu.  Xu Chuhu's eyes were wide open, he slashed with his sword, and went towards the door facing Pan Feng to kill him.  Pan Feng's body was huge, but he was extremely agile. He dodged quickly and slashed with an ax, hitting Xu Chu's waist.  Xu Chu shouted loudly and raised his knife to block it. Pan Feng's power was so terrifying that Xu Chu felt his arms go numb.

    At this moment, Pan Feng drew his giant ax and struck again.  Xu Chu suddenly dodged and avoided the axe.  Suddenly, Xu Chu gained huge momentum. He was like a giant tiger with teeth and claws, and his sword swings were like a violent storm, forcing Pan Feng to switch from offense to defense.  As soon as Xu Chu's offensive stopped, Pan Feng launched another fierce attack.  The two men were killing each other more and more urgently. The soldiers on both sides watched intently and exclaimed repeatedly.

    The clash of swords and axes continued. Gradually, the two of them had killed each other for hundreds of rounds, but they still couldn't tell the winner.  Pan Feng split Xu Chu's tiger-head sword with an ax and shouted sharply.

    "Xu Zhongkang, do you dare to change your horse and fight again!?"

    "Why don't you dare? I'm afraid you don't dare to fight!"

    Xu Chuhu¡¯s eyes were wide open, his fighting spirit was high, and he had the momentum to fight Pan Feng for another 300 rounds.  The two then returned to the formation, changed horses, and rested for about half a stick of incense.

    Xu Chuxing suddenly took off his armor on the spot, his muscles all over his body were stretched out, he lifted his sword naked, got on his horse, rushed to the front of the formation, hissed loudly, and invited Pan Feng to fight.  The two armies were horrified.  Pan Feng's face was cold, his eyes narrowed, he got on his horse and came to fight Xu Chu with an axe.  The two horses charged at each other quickly, and the two fought for more than thirty times. In a moment, Xu Chu raised his sword and chopped off Pan Feng's head. Pan Feng dodged and struck Xu Chu's chest with an axe.  Xu Chu also dodged quickly.  The two men continued their offensive. In Liu Jun's formation, Liu Bei couldn't help but look worried, fearing that Pan Feng would suffer some losses.  Zhuge Liang also looked surprised and sighed from the side.

    "Xu Zhongkang was named Tiger Marquis by Cao Mengde. When I saw him fighting today, his offensive was like a crazy tiger pouncing on its prey. Even a hero like the Second General could not defeat him. I have seen no one who fights fiercely like Xu Chu. He is truly a tiger crazy!"

    When Liu Bei heard this, he became more worried and looked at Zhuge Liang anxiously.  Zhuge Liang nodded slightly, and Liu Bei ordered the soldiers to blow the golden horn to retreat.  When Pan Feng heard the sound of the horn, he attacked wildly, swung his legs out of the formation, and rushed back to the rear.  Xu Chu knew that Pan Feng was very powerful and did not dare to pursue him. He also saw Zhuge Liang's flag in the other army's formation and did not dare to advance.  Therefore, no soldiers were ordered to take advantage of the situation and pursue him.

    At night, Zhang Jia and Cao Ren led their troops to arrive and set up camp.  Cao Ren gathered the generals in the tent to discuss. Xu Chu told him about the battle earlier today. Cao Ren frowned and said.

    "Pan Wushuang has extraordinary martial arts, and the Prime Minister is quite wary of him. In this battle in Xinye, the Prime Minister has already warned that he must be careful of these two people when fighting in front of the battle. One is Pan Wushuang, and the other is his younger brother Zhang Yide."

    "Why should the Governor have to embolden other people's ambitions and destroy his own prestige! Tomorrow I will take Pan Wushuang's head and present it to the Governor!!"

    Xu Chu felt angry and shouted angrily.  Seeing Xu Chu's fighting spirit, Cao Ren sighed inwardly, and then looked at Jia Xu again.  Jia Xu smiled slightly and immediately came up with a plan.

    "If the Tiger Marquis wants to fight tomorrow, if we do this, we will definitely be able to capture Pan Wushuang!!!"

    When Xu Chu heard what he said, he kept it in his mind and he must act accordingly.

    ? ?On the same day, Xu Chu led his troops to fight in front of Liu Jun's stronghold. Pan Feng slapped his horse and flew out. When the two generals saw each other, they immediately mounted their horses to fight each other as if they were enemies.  Xu Chu killed several people, then suddenly clapped his horse and retreated.  A sneer appeared on Pan Feng's face, and she secretly thought that it was just as the military advisor said, she reined in the horse and did not chase him.  Xu Chu originally wanted to lead Pan Feng to chase him, and then ordered the crossbowmen hidden under Dao Dun to fire arrows together, and then throw flying rocks to hurt Pan Feng first, and then use his army to pursue him.  But Xu Chu didn't expect that Pan Feng seemed to have seen his plan and was worried.  Seeing that Jia Xu's plan failed, Cao Ren ordered Zhang Jia and Han Hao to attack from a flank.  Hua Xiong and Wenpin, who were in Liu Jun's formation, had been waiting for a long time. They immediately ordered their two-winged cavalry to charge forward and kill the enemy.  Cao's army was in chaos.  Xu Chu was entangled by Pan Feng. Later Hua Xiong arrived. Xu Chu fled in a hurry. Hua Xiong slashed Xu Chu in the back. He roared in pain and ran away.  The generals of Cao's army retreated into the stronghold in panic.
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