"Bai?"
Xun Yu was stunned by Cao Cao's question and stood rooted to the ground.
Cheng Yu and the others also shook their heads.
"This old man has never heard of anyone with the surname Bai …"
Cheng Yu said.
This was indeed true. During the era of the Three Kingdoms, there were very few people with the surname Bai. All the civil and military officials had probably never seen anyone with the surname Bai in their entire lives.
Furthermore, Cao Cao said that he was a hermit.
"Hahahahaha, how interesting. This Bai Feng, I would like to meet him!"
Cao Cao saw that everyone was stunned and couldn't help but laugh loudly. His face was full of joy.
Xun Yu also couldn't figure out what was going on.
In Xun Yu's memory, Cao Cao had never been so happy. Furthermore, with all the civil and military officials present, Cao Cao, who was good at hiding his emotions, was even more so.
However, from the looks of it, the Prime Minister didn't seem to be pretending. Who was this Bai Feng? How could he make the Prime Minister so happy?
Cao Cao didn't look too happy when he heard that Jing Province had surrendered without occupying it.
"According to the battle report sent by Zixiao, Zhuge Liang set up a series of traps. The houses in Xinye City were covered in sulfur smoke."
"The Shu Army was lying in ambush both inside and outside the city. When our army retreated, they would drown the seven armies and force the ambush out!"
Cao Cao slowly read out the contents of Cao Ren's battle report.
Cheng Yu was taken aback.
What a ruthless plan!
Such a vicious plan, directly abandoning the entire Xinye City and using the city as bait!
Zhuge Liang lived up to his reputation. Such a plan, one step after another, was probably something that none of the civil and military officials present could think of!
"How did General Cao break such a plan?"
Cheng Yu couldn't help but ask.
"This is why I asked everyone if you know a hermit with the surname Bai."
Cao Cao said in a low voice.
"Zixiao met a hermit with the surname Bai and the name Feng on the road. He easily revealed Zhuge Kongming's entire series of plans and beat him at his own game. He attacked him outside the city with fire arrows."
"He also set up an ambush and intercepted the reinforcements from Guan and Zhang who were rushing over."
"Although Zhao Zilong managed to escape, and Guan and Zhang were injured, they also managed to break out of the encirclement. However, the Shu army suffered heavy losses. I estimate that 90% of them died!"
"What?!"
Even someone as calm as Xun Yu couldn't help but shout when he heard this.
Not only did he easily break Zhuge Kongming's meticulous plan, but he also set up a scheme to severely injure Guan and Zhang!
Everyone present was well aware of Guan and Zhang's abilities. Whether it was in terms of martial prowess, strategy, or courage, they were all top-notch.
In the past, even if there was a great disparity in strength, the two of them had almost never been injured.
Moreover, every time Zhuge Kongming won by surprise, he would use all sorts of tricks. Who exactly was this Bai Feng? How could he be so smart?!
The joy on Cao Cao's face slowly disappeared.
Xun Yu could see it.
Although Cao Cao appreciated this famous official very much, he had never met or heard of this person. It was as if he appeared out of thin air. With Cao Cao's suspicious character, he was probably wondering if he was a spy for the Shu Army.
Although the Shu Army suffered heavy losses in this battle, with Zhuge Liang's talent, it was not impossible for him to use such a trick to injure himself and the enemy.
"Zixiao will be back soon. Come with me to welcome him!"
Cao Cao put the battle report on the table and slowly left with his hands behind his back.
"Prime Minister, you are both happy and worried."
Xun Yu approached Cheng Yu and said slowly.
Cheng Yu also saw some clues and shook his head.
In fact, whether Bai Feng was a spy planted by the Shu Army or a real mountain man, it was not good news for Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, and the others.
With such a powerful person around, what would the other civil officials become? They would probably not be put in an important position anymore.
But the general did not think so much. His mind was full of the joy of victory. He followed Cao Cao and left.
"Forget it. Let's go and take a look."
Cheng Yu and the others waved their hands and followed closely behind.
On the road to Jiangxia.
"My lord, our army is moving slowly. If the Cao Army comes, our army will definitely …"
Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan and said to Liu Bei in a low voice.
"Although water can carry a boat, it can also capsize a boat. But now, these people are affecting our army. If the Cao Army comes, in order to protect the people, our army's combat power will be greatly reduced. Why not …"
Liu Bei waved his hand and signaled Zhuge Liang to stop talking.
"Military Advisor, you don't have to say anymore. I will not ignore the safety of the people!"
"Sigh …"
Zhuge Liang did not know whether to be happy or worried. He sighed helplessly.
"Military Advisor, didn't you set up a series of plans? The speed of the Cao Army will be greatly reduced. Now, under the premise of ensuring the safety of the people, we will march to Jiangxia as soon as possible."
Liu Bei stroked his beard and spoke with a righteous expression.
"It is Xuande's fortune to have you as my military advisor!"
"I am willing to be at your beck and call! I am willing to die for you! "
Seeing Liu Bei being so kind, Zhuge Liang was also moved. He trembled slightly and bowed his head.
"Report!"
Just as the two of them were being lovey-dovey, a soldier came to report while panting.
"My lord, General Guan and General Zhang are back!"
"That's great! Quick, Military Advisor, let's go and welcome Second Brother and Third Brother! "
Liu Bei's face was full of joy.
But the scene in front of him made Liu Bei's smile freeze.
Guan and Zhang were covered in blood. Their armor was also damaged in several places. Both of them were seriously injured. They only had simple bandages on their wounds.
Guan Yu's arm was drooping and he could not exert any strength. Zhang Fei was also in the same situation.
"What … what is going on?! Where is Zilong? Where is Zilong? "
Liu Bei asked anxiously.
"Zhuge Kongming! You ignorant man, I will chop you up with my saber! "
Zhang Fei did not respond to Liu Bei's words. He picked up the saber of the soldier beside him and was about to stab Zhuge Liang.
However, he was too weak to even hold his saber. Guan Yu, who was standing beside him, stopped him.
"Big Brother, the Cao Army saw through Zhuge Kongming's plan. They set fire to Xinye. Cao Ren surrounded us and we tried our best to break out. We don't know if Zilong is dead or alive. There are only thirty soldiers left!"
"What?!"
Before Liu Bei could speak, Zhuge Liang frowned and whispered.
"The Cao Army saw through the plan?! That is impossible! Did you give the game away and let the Cao Army take advantage of it? "
"Take advantage of your mother!"
Hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Zhang Fei was instantly enraged and cursed.
Guan Yu, who was standing at the side, did not get angry and stopped Zhang Fei.
Guan Yu was different from Zhang Fei. He studied the art of war all year round. He naturally understood the military advisor's plan. It was a good plan that was difficult to break. Moreover, it was watertight. Their ambush did not reveal any clues.
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