Three Kingdoms: From Hulaoguan to Global Hegemony

Chapter 30 Mind Reading?Sun Jian wanted to smuggle

At this time, only the three brothers Liu Yu, Liu Guan and Zhang were left in the tent, and Zhang Fei couldn't bear his curiosity anymore.

Of the five Xiliang Military Academy lieutenants, one was killed, one was imprisoned, one was taken in, and the other two were demoted. On what basis did Liu Yu make such a quick decision?
"Did my lord really understand the minds of those five people?"

Liu Yu smiled and didn't answer, but Zhang Fei felt even more itchy.

At this moment Liu Bei came over with a smile and patted him on the shoulder.

"The third brother is too reckless, but he doesn't know that the master ordered Fan Cheng to be executed on the spot to make an example of others, and the second person was imprisoned to increase deterrence. At the same time, he told the latter three that only if they sincerely surrender can they have any hope of living."

"As for the third and fourth people to be suppressed first and then used, it is in line with the principle that the surrendered generals cannot be reused. However, in order to stabilize the morale of the [-] Xiliang troops, there must be an old man in the army to speak for them, so the lord will reuse Zhang. Da!"

Liu Bei's analysis was straightforward, and Guan Yu nodded again and again. They both felt that Liu Yu's mind-reading technique was actually a trick to attack the mind.

Zhang Fei suddenly said: "So it's not that Zhang Da is loyal, but it's just because of his good luck that he was ranked last!"

Guan Yu shook his head to express his disagreement, "It's not because of Zhang Da's good luck. The reason why he was chosen should be that the lord has discovered from the subtle demeanor that Zhang Da is easier to surrender! So the same means It also depends on who is using it."

Liu Bei added: "Second brother is right. As the so-called prescribing the right medicine, the right method must be used on the right person. My lord has the eyes to know the pearl, and the method is so clever that Bei Haosheng admires it..."

As soon as he heard that Liu Bei was going to flatter him with Master Xing's famous words again, Liu Yu quickly interrupted him.

"I think Xuande is a master at playing mind tricks, but I really rely on mind reading skills to judge which of the five people is sincerely committed!"

As soon as Zhang Fei said this, his curiosity was aroused again, and he hurriedly leaned against Liu Yu's desk.

"My lord can really read minds! Can you teach me Lao Zhang?"

"Yide, don't mess around anymore, the lord is just joking, how can there be such magic in the world!"

Guan Yu shook his head and smiled, which made his world-weary face even more arrogant.

"Third brother, come back quickly, don't be rude in front of the lord!" Liu Bei said and pulled him back.

"How come Xuande and Yunchang don't seem to believe that I can read minds! Why don't I try to read what you are thinking at this time?"

Liu Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, and the ancestral dragon aura on his body suddenly became stronger. It may be that Liu Bei was intimidated by the powerful aura, and there was a look of wanting to avoid it in Liu Bei's eyes.

"Although Xuande called me my lord, in fact he didn't serve me wholeheartedly! Especially after the reunion of the three of you brothers last night, you became even more alienated from me. As for both Yunchang and Yide So you follow the lead, so they are more convinced by you than me!"

As soon as these words came out, the three of Liu, Guan and Zhang seemed to have been tapped, and only the cold sweat on their backs was moving from top to bottom.

"My lord... Beijue has no other intentions!"

Liu Bei wanted to explain to show his loyalty, but he lost the battle as soon as he looked at Liu Yu.

"My lord, can I really read minds? Otherwise, how could I see the slight changes in my heart? No, I must quickly put away those unrealistic thoughts. I, Liu Bei, are just a small person. If I want to get ahead and return to the royal family, I must Just stay close to the lord!"

Liu Yu naturally couldn't read these thoughts of Liu Bei, but he could see that Liu Bei's recruitment success rate was constantly improving.

"Ding, the success rate of recruiting Liu Bei is 90%."

Liu Yu didn't expect that this suppression would have a miraculous effect, with a [-]% recruitment success rate, he could give it a go.

But after thinking about it, Liu Bei is a special general with dual five-element attributes. Out of caution, he temporarily gave up the immediate recruitment.

Now that the current suppression has had an effect, Liu Yu will accept it as soon as it is good.

"Why is Xuande so nervous? You and I are both descendants of the Han Dynasty and we are working hand in hand to support the imperial court. How can we suspect that you have a different heart! Stop standing still and come with me to take over the elite soldiers sent by Fan Silk!"

Liu Yu walked out of the big tent with a chuckle, Liu Bei didn't dare to hesitate and quickly pulled the two brothers to follow.

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At this time, on the east bank of Manshui, Fan Silk led people to patrol the vicinity, and then went to Jia Xu to inquire about the arrangement for the night. When he returned to the camp, he saw Zhang Liao was leaving the river beach with a thousand feathers.

"Where is Zhang Liao leading his troops?"

Jia Xu smiled mysteriously, "I expected Sun Jian to forcibly cross the Manshui tonight! So let General Zhang Liao make some preparations in advance."

"Since this is the case, all the soldiers should be deployed along the river, why did you ask Zhang Liao to lead the people to retreat to the rear!"

Fan Silk was puzzled, but Jia Xu smiled mysteriously again.

"Don't think too much, General Fan. Zhang Liao was ordered to raise the dam upstream of Manshui. This will not only create the illusion that the flood will slow down and become shallower at night, but also dig a dike to flood the river when Sun Jian's army is crossing the river! In this way, most of the opponent's troops can be wiped out without a single soldier."

"Sir, it's a great idea!" Fan Silk exclaimed, but Jia Xu waved his hand modestly, "This strategy was also taught to me by the King of Zhongshan in advance, but General Zhang Liao only brought a thousand feathered forest troops, and it was a bit incapable to go upstream to intercept the river. !"

"It's a small matter, I'll assign 3000 troops to Zhang Liao's command!"

"Then thank you, General Fan!"

More than 2000 people were killed or injured in the morning battle, and another [-] soldiers were transferred to Zhang Liao's command, leaving only [-] soldiers left for defense.

As the sky was getting darker, the Xiliang army began to bury pots and cook food. On the other side, Sun Jian's soldiers swallowed hungry when they saw the smoke from the cooking. They hadn't had enough food for several days.

The expressions of the soldiers made Sun Jian feel great pressure and worry.

Soldiers join the army to fight in order to have a full meal. If the problem of food and grass cannot be solved, let alone the morale of the troops, deserters and mutiny will be inevitable.

On the other hand, Tanmalai reported that the pursuers would arrive at Sishui at noon tomorrow at the earliest, and if they could not reach the opposite bank by then, more than 2 of his men would be crushed to death here.

Sun Jian secretly made up his mind that he must force his way ashore tonight, and only by reuniting with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao as soon as possible can he get out of the predicament completely.

A few days ago, Sun Jian was defeated in Luoyang South. Since the news from Hulao Pass did not reach in time, Sun Jian immediately chose to go north to join the coalition forces of the princes after the defeat.

He heard the news of the disintegration of the alliance of princes when he was halfway, and at that time he thought that it was impossible to retreat to Nanyang.

Fortunately, Cao Cao sent someone to contact him in time, and formulated a plan to surprise Hulao Pass. Sun Jian thought that this strategy was very good and he could get rid of the pursuers after joining forces with them, so he ignored it. As a result, he wanted to forcibly cross the river.

Just as Sun Jian was thinking about when and where to launch a strong attack, Cheng Pu, who was in charge of coastal investigations, brought back good news.

Cheng Pu said that the water level of Manshui began to decrease gradually in the afternoon, and it is estimated that it will be at the same level as the Sishui in the evening!
Sun Jian was overjoyed when he heard that, if he could cross this place with Sishui Qi, it would not be a big problem.

After a while, Han Dang, who was sent to look for ships nearby, also brought good news. He found more than a dozen small boats.

Han Dang's name is Yigong, he, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai are the most powerful generals under Sun Jian.

"God helped me too! General Han has worked hard!"

Sun Jian was overjoyed again, and immediately made a plan with the two of them to attack back and forth.

"Tonight, Cheng Pu and I commanded the soldiers to cross over, and Han Dang led an army to ferry to the other side alone, and attacked the enemy camp from the rear!"

(End of this chapter)