Xiapi City.
Night shrouded the land, but the city walls of Xiapi City were ablaze with fire.
Hualala!
The sound of weapons and armor colliding could be heard without end.
In the darkness.
Chen Deng glanced at the gathered army and said,""Father, Chen Gong is starting to suspect us. From now on, we have to be extra careful with our every move!”
"Chen Gong may be suspicious, but Lu Bu trusts us. It's fine!" Chen Kai smiled.”
Chen Deng nodded solemnly." After the expedition, I'll handle the matters outside the city. I'll leave the matters inside the city to you, Father!"”
"Don't worry, I've already bought over the generals and lieutenants who stayed behind. They're all willing to submit to the Imperial Court!"”
Chen Deng smiled." Alright. No matter if Lu Bu wins or loses, he will definitely rush back to Xiapi. Father, you must not let him enter the city!"”
"Don't worry, the suspension bridge will definitely not be lowered!" Chen Kai smiled and nodded.”
"Father, take care!"
"My son, take care…"
On the city wall.
Lu Bu was dressed in military attire, riding on Red Hare, holding a halberd in his hand. He looked dignified as he swept his gaze across the soldiers and shouted,"
"Let's go!"
"Giddy! Drive! Go!"
The neighing of war horses sounded as the army took advantage of the night to leave the city…
……
At this moment, Cao Cao.
He was sitting on a chariot, leading 100,000 elite soldiers on the way to Xiapi.
Rumble!
The warhorses galloped, and dust flew into the air!
Cao Cao slowly opened his eyes and asked Cheng Yu,""Zhongde, do you think there will be any problems with my plan in Xiapi?”
Cheng Yu heard this and knew that he was referring to Liu Ji.
With the lord's suspicious personality, once bitten, twice shy. It was true, but Xiapi had been scheming for a long time, so he had no choice.
"My lord, from what I can see, our operation this time is a secret. Liu Ji shouldn't have expected it. Even if he did, he wouldn't be able to make it in time. It will take at least five days from Shouchun to Xiapi. But by the time he arrives, we have already taken Xiapi City.”
"If he forcefully attacks the city, then we'll show him how powerful we are at defending the city!”
Cao Cao nodded, but he still had a bad premonition.
Perhaps I was worrying too much…
Pei City.
Liu Bei stood on top of the city wall, looking at the dust rising from the ground, his expression grave.
"Lu Bu? I never thought that he was the one who wanted to destroy me!”
"Where is Mi Fang?"
"I'm here!" A general walked out.
Liu Bei pointed ahead." I estimate that in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the entire city will be surrounded by Lu Bu. It's too late to write a letter now. I need you to leave the city as soon as possible and ask Cao Cao for help!"”
"When we pass by Zhang Fei's camp, tell him to hold fast and wait for orders. Before Cao Cao's army arrives, do not send troops to support Pei City.”
"Yes!"
Mi Fang accepted the order and went forward…
A moment later.
Lu Bu's army arrived at the gates of Xiao Pei.
"Big-eared thief! Open the city gate quickly and I will spare your life. Otherwise, I will take down the city and leave no survivors!”
Liu Bei's face grew more and more serious. It seemed that this battle was unavoidable…
……
At this moment, Cao Cao was getting closer and closer to Xiapi City.
At this moment, a rider rode a fast horse, looking travel-worn.
"Sikong Cao, where is Sikong? I have something to report!"
Cao Cao stopped the war chariot and poked his head out,""I am Cao Cao, who are you?”
The knight replied," I am Chen Gui's attendant. The Lord has ordered me to report to General Cao that Lu Bu has fallen into a trap and has led his army to attack Pei City!"”
"Good, great!"
Cao Cao finally smiled." Go back and tell Chen Kai to guard the city. Don't let Lu Bu return to the city. I will be there in two days!"”
"In addition, tell the father and son that after they succeed, the Imperial Court will definitely reward them handsomely! And you!"
"Yes, sir!"
The knight was about to leave, but Cao Cao was quite happy,"
"Cao Ren, order the vanguard to speed up!”
The army received the order and sped up…
Not long after, another knight rode over on a fast horse.
"Cao Gong! Cao Gong!"
Cao Cao poked his head out again." I am Cao Cao. Who are you?"”
"I am Mi Fang!"
Mi Fang said anxiously," Lu Bu is leading an army to attack Pei City. My lord is in a hurry and has asked me to ask Cao Gong for help!"”
"I know, I know!"
"Can't you see that I'm going to Xiapi now?" Cao Cao asked impatiently.”
"Cao Gong, how did you know that Lu Bu would attack Pei City?" Mi Fang was shocked.”
"Yes, yes, how would I know in advance?”
Cao Cao laughed happily,""Because I can calculate and predict the enemy first, haha!”
Mi Fang was a little stunned and could only quickly return to report to Liu Bei…
……
After Mi Fang left, Cao Cao asked Cheng Yu,""Zhongde, is there any movement from Shouchun?”
"My lord, there are no signs of the army moving in Shouchun City."”
After Cao Cao heard this, he was finally relieved. The haze on his face disappeared without a trace, and he returned to his usual calm and confident appearance.
"Even if Liu Ji were to leave now, he wouldn't be able to make it in time." Cheng Yu continued.”
Cao Cao laughed.
"Liu Ji, ah, Liu Ji, you're still too young! So what if you have powerful martial arts? Fighting a war is not just about force! We still have to rely on this." Cao Cao pointed at his head and said,"Wait until I conquer Xiapi, then I will slowly deal with you!"”
……
Pei City.
Although this battle was slightly different from the past, the general trajectory of the battle had not changed.
Liu Bei was defending, which made Lu Bu feel helpless. At this time, Chen Gong plotted and sent a message to Liu Bei, saying that Cao Cao's army had arrived and asked Liu Bei to cooperate with him to attack Lu Bu from the front and back.
Liu Bei had been tricked and led his troops out of the city, falling into Lu Bu's ambush.
The two brothers, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, were separated in the chaotic battle…
On the desolate horse path, Liu Bei, who had escaped, had a face full of blood and looked rather miserable.
"General Zhang, where is General Guan?"
Liu Bei stopped his horse and asked anxiously.
"General Zhang, General Zhang is trapped in a tight encirclement!" A soldier pointed to the rear and replied.”
"What about General Guan?"
"General Guan is still in Pei City!"
Liu Bei's face darkened and he shouted,""Kill them back!"
"My lord, you can't go back. My lord, you can't go back!”
The soldiers hurriedly knelt down.
" Kill them!" Liu Bei shouted with a determined look." If my brother dies, I will not live alone!"”
"Lord, you can't do that!"
A soldier tried to stop him, but Liu Bei pointed his sword at him.""Kill them back!"
At this moment, a soldier pointed ahead."My lord, look, the reinforcements are here!”
Liu Bei turned around and saw the flags fluttering and the neighing of warhorses.
"Cao Cao, you're finally here!"
A moment later.
As the army arrived, Cao Cao stepped down from the chariot with a look of sorrow and regret. He shook his sleeves and walked towards Liu Bei.
"Xuande, I'm ashamed that I'm a step too late!”
Liu Bei stepped forward and cupped his hands.”
Cao Cao patted Liu Bei's shoulder sadly,""It's all my fault that you've implicated my brother to such an extent!”
Liu Bei stared at Cao Cao for a while and suddenly asked,"May I ask, Lord Cao, a few days ago, did you send someone to deliver a secret letter to me and was robbed by Chen Gong?”
Cao Cao didn't deny it." That's true, but this letter isn't for you. It was originally for Chen Gong!"”
"What? You let him intercept it on purpose?”
Liu Bei's eyes twitched.
"Haha, of course."
Cao Cao smiled smugly." Otherwise, why would Lu Bu send troops to you, and why would Xiapi be empty?"”
Hearing this, Liu Bei looked coldly at Cao Cao and took two steps back.
"Cao Cao, do you know how ruthless you are? Your scheme not only caused me to lose the city, but also caused me to lose two brothers. I don't know if they're dead or alive!”
"Haha!"
Cao Cao looked pleased." I know, I know. Brother, you don't have to be sad. I can get the city back for you. If something happens to Guan and Zhang, you still have me, Cao Cao!"”
"If we join forces, what's there to worry about?!”
" Let's go, get on the horse. Let's see how I deal with Lu Bu, haha-"
Cao Cao patted the stunned Liu Bei and mounted his horse.
Liu Bei was completely dumbfounded. The feeling of being toyed with rose in his heart, but in the end, he still followed…
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