"Kongming, now that our army of over a hundred thousand has gathered in Xuchang, what do you plan to do?"
Ma Teng smiled at Zhuge Liang when he saw that the wine was almost finished.
Han Sui quickly followed.
"That's right. Everyone says that Crouching Dragon is resourceful. Can you let us witness it today?"
Hearing the two's words, the Xiliang soldiers who were still drinking quickly put down their cups and looked at Zhuge Liang who was at the side.
Zhuge Liang didn't say anything. He just waved the fan in his hand with an unfathomable expression.
Ma Teng and Han Sui looked at each other.
"Military Advisor, everyone is waiting for you. What are you doing?"
The hot-tempered Zhang Fei couldn't hold it in any longer and said with a red neck.
Ma Teng didn't get angry. He just frowned.
"Mister Crouching Dragon, we have no way out this time. Don't joke with us."
Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Generals, don't worry.
"Generals, don't worry. We will definitely win this battle. Just now, I was just thinking about a certain military advisor of the Cao army and lost myself in thought."
Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhuge Liang continued.
"In this attack on Xuchang, we have around a hundred and fifty thousand soldiers. Earlier, I sent spies to observe that there are only around ten thousand soldiers in Xuchang."
"Moreover, these soldiers aren't elites. They are just farmers trying to feed their families."
"The soldiers in the surrounding cities, including Chang 'an and Luoyang, would be less than fifty thousand even if they could arrive in time."
"Currently, the closest Cao Army to Xuchang is led by Xiahou Dun. After the failure of the attack on Xinye, there are only around fifty thousand soldiers left."
"Moreover, these fifty thousand soldiers were defeated soldiers. Their morale is low."
"Xuchang is already in our bag. When the army reaches the city, it will be defeated in one attack. Why bother with schemes?"
Speaking until here, Zhuge Liang picked up the teacup and sipped the tea, continuing to look unfathomable.
"Mister Crouching Dragon is right!"
Han Sui was the first to speak.
"Previously, we were scared by the Cao Army and fought with fewer people. Now that the Cao Army's main force is in Jiangdong, what are we afraid of?"
Hearing this, everyone was instantly delighted, and they once again raised their wine cups and drank to their heart's content.
Zhuge Liang did not drink. Instead, he cast his gaze towards the horizon, deep in thought.
This battle was a battle to prove himself!
Previously, the Shu army was ruthlessly tricked by Bai Feng, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere. The morale of the Shu army was not high. Now, with such a huge bait like Jiangdong, they could lure Bai Feng and Cao Cao into the trap.
They would definitely win this battle!
All along, Zhuge Liang had been rather conceited because of his reputation. Now, he had finally succeeded in scheming against Bai Feng and lured him step by step into the trap.
At this moment, Zhuge Liang was feeling rather carefree.
At the same time, in Xuchang.
At this moment, the entire city of Xuchang was locked down. The place where Liu Bei and the Xiliang Army met was not far from Xuchang. Soon, the news spread throughout the city.
At this moment, all the soldiers were preparing for battle to prevent a night attack.
"Young Master, Xuchang will definitely not be able to withstand this battle. For your safety, please leave the city and head south as soon as possible to find the Prime Minister."
Xun You looked bitterly at the two well-dressed young men in front of him and said in a low voice,
"There is news that the thief army has just gathered today. They should be counting tonight and conserving their strength. The possibility of a night attack is very low. Now, this is our only chance!"
"If it is tomorrow, the thief army will definitely besiege the city. At that time, the city will be impenetrable!"
These two were none other than Cao Cao's sons.
Cao Pi, Cao Zhi!
Cao Pi, on the other hand, narrowed his eyes and looked at the faintly moving flame not far away.
"Mister Xun, do you know which city Xuchang is?"
Xun You nodded silently and said,
"It is the Prime Minister's capital."
Cao Pi punched the city wall and continued,
"This is the place where father worked hard. It is the basis for conquering the world. It is the belief of our army!"
"If we abandon the city and flee now, leaving Xuchang to Liu Bei, Ma Teng, and the others, how do you want me to face father? How do I face the soldiers of the three armies? "
Xun You heard this and just lowered his head without saying a word.
However, Cao Zhi frowned slightly and said, "Don't worry.
"Second Brother! It's not like you don't know the current situation. Right now, the two of us should first look for father and then gather the army. How can a mere army of a few hundred thousand defend Xuchang? "
"Moreover, Mister Xun is guarding the capital. Perhaps father's army will arrive before the thief army has taken Xuchang!"
"But if we stay here and something happens, how do you want Mister Xun to explain to father?"
Xun You nodded quickly. Cao Zhi's words had hit the nail on the head.
Cao Pi sneered and said,
"Zijian, you are actually such a coward? If you are afraid of death, then you can go first. "
"I swear to live and die with Xuchang. Even if I die in battle, father will never blame Mister Xun. Why should a real man be afraid of death?"
Cao Zhi shook his head helplessly and said,
"Mister Xun, my second brother has made up his mind. You can send me out of the city first. We should find father first and then make a decision."
Xun You heaved a sigh and replied:
"Yes."
After saying this, Cao Zhi got into the carriage that Xun You had arranged and went out of the city.
Xun You looked at Cao Pi who was still staring at the bonfire of the thief army not far away and didn't know what to say.
Cao Pi was right. Now that Cao Pi was dead, Cao Ang was the eldest son of the Prime Minister and the soul of Xuchang. If Cao Pi left without saying anything, it would not be a good thing for the soldiers guarding the city.
At that time, the morale would be greatly reduced and it would be more difficult to deal with the thief army.
But Xun You never thought that Cao Pi's courage and insight were far beyond his imagination! In such a situation where he would die if he stayed, he could still choose to stay with the city!
For a moment, Xun You seemed to see the shadow of the Prime Minister in Cao Pi.
Cao Pi narrowed his eyes and said to Xun You in a deep voice,
"Mister Xun, go and settle the soldiers and change shifts. Although the probability of a night attack by the thief army is very small now, we still can't relax our vigilance."
"Let the soldiers have a good rest so that they can defend the city tomorrow."
Xun You suddenly burst into tears and said,
"I will follow Young Master's order. I will definitely pass down this order!"
After saying this, Xun You turned around and was about to leave.
Cao Pi touched his chin and stopped Xun You,
"Wait, Mister Xun, have you made a plan to retreat?"
Xun You was slightly stunned and then said,
"Young Master, don't worry. I have already settled down and will escort the Emperor out of the city later."
Cao Pi raised his hand,
"No!"
Xun You was a little stunned when he heard this.
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