Three Kingdoms: The Eighteen Riders of Yanyun are Summoned at the Start - Chapter 669
Chapter 685 Liu Bian’S Worries!
Outside Luoyang City.
Cao Cao in the city had already made a wishful thinking, and Liu Bian had just arrived in the camp outside the city.
Although Yuan Shao’s main force was resolved, he still had a lot of things to explain in Xuzhou, so it was delayed for a few days.
Back in the camp, the soldiers naturally greeted him with a great momentum.
Jia Xu, Xue Rengui, and Ma Teng were also extremely happy.
The return of Liu Bian means that the burden on them has weakened a bit, and it also means that the strategic goal has been achieved.
After the generals salute, Liu Bian waved his hands and said: “Everyone, get up quickly, you have worked hard these days, if you didn’t attract Cao Mengde’s attention here, I’m afraid the battle in Xuzhou would not end so soon.
“Your Majesty’s predictions are like gods. What we do is just our share. What’s the hard work?” Jia Xu and others said humbly.
Liu Bian smiled and said no more, humility 23 is a good character passed down by the Chinese nation since ancient times, and he naturally knows the thoughts of these people under his command.
Enter the camp and take a seat.
Liu Bian asked, “What happened to Cao Cao and Liu Bei during this time?”
After saying this, he turned his attention to Jia Xu.
Jia Xu pondered for a moment, then said softly: “Cao Cao keeps the door behind closed doors every day, and has no intention of attacking, especially after His Majesty returned from victory, the guard strength of each city gate has increased a bit, and it seems that he is going to resist to the end.
“Besides, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce, who were originally guarding the west gate, were also transferred to the south gate. It seems that Cao Mengde still doesn’t believe them.”
“As for Liu Bei, this man occupied Yizhou and killed Liu Yan.”
“Liu Zhang arrived at Chang’an a few days ago, and according to His Majesty’s order, he is now going to Xindu together with King Chenliu.35
Jia Xu succinctly explained what happened during this time, and Liu Bian nodded frequently.
He is satisfied with many arrangements made by Jia Xu.
Although he had given specific measures in letters for these matters, there would be changes in implementation, but Jia Xu’s flexible control and proper placement made Liu Bian extremely satisfied.
But when Jia Xu said that Liu Bei hasn’t moved yet, Liu Bian frowned.
It stands to reason that Liu Bei is not a short-sighted person. He should know that he and Cao Cao are dead lips and teeth. How could he be indifferent when facing his swaggering return to Luoyang?
After thinking for a while, Liu Bian asked, “Is there really no movement from Liu Bei? Not at all?”
Jia Xu nodded and said, “Your Majesty, Wei Chen is also very curious about this matter, but ten days ago, Wei Chen sent someone to personally go there, and Liu Bei really didn’t make a big move.”
When Jia Xu said this, Liu Bian was even more puzzled.
Could it be that Liu Bei’s fighting spirit has completely dissipated?
“Ten days?”
“In other words, there has been no news from Chang’an in the past few days?
Jia Xu shook his head: “General Pang De has heard the news that he has prepared to resist Liu Bei at any time. As for Yizhou, there is still no news. 99
Liu Bian’s brows condensed into a rope. After a while, he showed a determination and calmly said: “Send someone to Chang’an immediately and bring back all the latest military information to me.”
Jia Xu did not dare to delay, and hurriedly ordered someone to go down and give instructions.
When the arrangement was in place, Jia Xu said, “Your Majesty, are you worried that Liu Bei has already started to move? If there is any movement, General Pang De should send back the news as soon as possible. 35
“…..
Xu Shi saw Ma Teng’s face beside him was extremely bad, Jia Xu did not finish his words, but everyone present knew what he was going to say.
Ma Teng stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, General Pang De is loyal and will never disobey His Majesty’s orders.”
“I think that Liu Bei was so frightened that he dared to stroke the tiger’s whiskers?
“Even if it is Liu Bei’s surprise attack, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, how can he easily come out?
Ma Teng said confidently.
Liu Bian waved his hand: “General Ma Teng has been thinking too much. I don’t doubt General Pang De’s loyalty. It is because General Pang De is loyal to me that I am afraid that he will fall into Liu Bei’s plan.”
“General Pang De is brave and good at fighting, not good at strategy, and is extremely impulsive when he encounters troubles. If he is dedicated to making achievements and careers, it is impossible to hide Liu Bei’s actions.
“And this is exactly what Liu Bei’s aggressive plan is.””
“However, nothing has been finalized yet, everything is possible, and you don’t have to worry too much, news of Chang’an will come tomorrow.
After saying this, Liu Bian waved his hand, and the rest of the people knew that the emperor was tired, so they stopped talking and bowed their hands.
Wuzhangyuan, thirty miles northeast.
Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Pound’s forward also ordered to stop advancing and set up camp.
But as soon as the army stopped, Pound caught up with the Chinese army.
“It’s only thirty miles away, why didn’t you set up camp in Wuzhangyuan? Do you know the four characters of “Bing Gui”? 39
The forward general froze and said calmly: “Commander, Wuzhangyuan is not far from the dispersal pass. Although Liu Bei’s army has not yet come out, it is difficult to guarantee that he has no idea. It is better to let the army rest overnight, and go there tomorrow, and if it happens, it will report the revenge of being taken away from the customs.”5
Pang De waved his hand impatiently: “Know what, where do we have so much time? It’s been three days, maybe someone has been sent from Luoyang, if the messenger comes and orders us to stand by, this Shame our Xiliang army will carry it for the rest of our lives?
“What’s more, even if Liu Bei is prepared, what can we do? We saw their fighting strength last time, and the Wuzhangyuan plain is mostly there, except for some woods, there is no dangerous place, so my cavalry in Xiliang will be afraid?
“Tonight we must set up camp in Wuzhangyuan, and tomorrow we must feel free and launch an attack.”
After Pang De issued the order, he turned around and left, leaving the general at a loss.
And the random army started again, the target is Wuzhangyuan……