Three Kingdoms: Stealing the Tiger Talisman and forcing Yuan Shao to become a monk

Chapter 480 Disappointed, it's not like a big dream

After a great battle, Runan City didn't seem to have any obvious changes.

The fighting spirit of the Runan army under Zhang Liao's command had already reached the bottom. When the army led by Yuan Tan rushed into the city, with Hou Cheng's escape, the entire Runan army collapsed without fighting, and even street fighting did not break out.

The people of Runan and the city defense facilities are all well preserved, so much so that in the entire Runan city, except for the original banner with the word "Cao" flying on the top of the city, which was replaced by the "big banner with the word Yuan".

There seems to be no other changes, which can show that the city has changed its owner two days ago.

At this moment, the Runan General's Mansion has not even replaced the plaque, but it has actually become Yuan Tan's place to stay, after two days of repairs.

The exhausted Yuan Tanjun has finally recovered his due morale and energy, and is now under the leadership of Deng Ai to resume daily training.

And Yuan Tan is not idle either. Now he is at General Runan's mansion, meeting Lei Tong who hurriedly came after receiving Yuan Tan's military order from Qiaojun.

As soon as he saw Yuan Tan, Lei Tong couldn't help bowing down to the ground.

It's not that Thunder Copper is a soft bone or anything.

It is true that Yuan Tan's performance in this battle was too shocking.

In Lei Tong's view, even if Yuan Tan's army is brave, it faces the Runan army and the strong city of Runan, plus the defense of Zhang Liao, a famous general in the world.

What's the matter, it will take half a year or even a year.

Unexpectedly, in just one month, Yuan Tan successfully captured Runan City.

So seeing Yuan Tan again, Lei Tong simply regarded Yuan Tan as a man from heaven.

I can't add enough admiration for Yuan Tan.

Yuan Tan had the help of the system. After the system notified Lei Tong of his mood swings and provided him with ten shock points, he knew that Lei Tong's bow was sincere, so he smiled slightly.

He helped Lei Tong up, motioned Lei Tong to sit by his side, and said: "General Lei Tong, don't be restrained. I sent you here for no other reason. I just want to give General Lei Tong an important task. I don't know Lei Tong Does General Bronze have the confidence to complete it?"

Hearing Yuan Tan's words, Lei Tong hurriedly patted his chest and said: "General Lei Tongmeng did not give up and took him as his subordinate. He even saved Lei Tong's family for his subordinates. Lei Tongmeng is not an ungrateful person, so he is naturally a prince." Die!"

Yuan Tan nodded, although he knew that Lei Tong was not the kind of guy who looked towards Qin Muchu, but what should be said should be said first.

Hearing Lei Tong's statement at this moment, Yuan Tan waved his hand to signal Lei Tong not to get too excited, and then continued: "My original intention was to wait for an opportunity to attack Xuchang after preparing to capture Runan, but now it seems , Xuchang's defense is too tight, there is no chance of a surprise attack in a short time."

After Yuan Tan captured Runan, although he had already completed his established strategic goals.

But as the saying goes, it is human nature to want to conquer Shu. After all, everyone has greed. If he conquered Runan lightly, he would inevitably not want to try again to see if he could conquer Xuchang a second time.

After a few trials, it was discovered that Cao Cao's defense was extremely strict, and there was Xun You, who was in charge of the defense of several counties in the south of Xuchang.

The barriers of these counties in Xuchang were built like iron barrels.

It was as if he had learned a lesson from his successful surprise attack on Xuchang last time, and never dared to underestimate the enemy and relax his defenses.

Yuan Tan, who returned without success, was not discouraged. Anyway, he fought vigorously in this battle and completely destroyed Cao Cao's strongest mobile power.

Just wait until the next year and lead the army to come, and Cao Cao will be able to steadily eat away at Cao Cao's basic position in Sili.

I'm just worried that after I leave, Runan's defenses will be empty, and Cao Cao will take advantage of it. At that time, I will have to chew on the strong city of Runan again, and some discomfort is the first priority.

Secondly, it was because Zhang Liao built Runan City so well that even Yuan Tan was a little moved after seeing it.

He felt that it would be a waste of resources to rashly destroy the city's defense facilities, so after weighing it, Yuan Tan decisively sent someone to recruit Lei Tong.

"After I leave, General Lei Tong will lead the [-] Yizhou Army to be stationed in Runan and be responsible for defending Cao Ying's attack. This matter is of great importance. I also ask General Lei Tong to be careful after taking over the post of Guard General of Runan. Be cautious, guard the city tightly, don't go out to meet the enemy without my orders, just rely on the city defense, understand?" Yuan Tan looked at Lei Tong and said seriously.

Lei Tong was overjoyed when he heard the words.

Although he worked with Yan Yan in Qiao County, he was familiar with the road, and the two were good friends, so naturally there was no embarrassment.

But in the final analysis, he can only be regarded as Yan Yan's deputy in Qiao County, a partial general, how much power can he have in his hands?
As the saying goes, when a man is alive and a drunken beauty wakes up to take over the power of the world, Lei Tong thinks that he is also a talent, and if he has the opportunity to be in charge of a county, why would he not be happy?

At that moment, Lei Tong raised his spirits, clasped his fists and said, "My lord, don't worry! The general will definitely guard Runan well, and I will not let my lord worry about it!"

Yuan Tan nodded: "I don't worry if you have this heart. I have also prepared a secret weapon for you. If Cao Jun comes to attack in a big way, you can use this to fight and you will be able to repel the invading enemy!"

Hearing Yuan Tan's words, Lei Tong's originally worried heart was relieved.

After all, Runan was close to Xuchang. It was originally a barrier for Xuchang, but now it has transformed into the best springboard for Yuan Tan to attack Xuchang.

Cao Cao would definitely not let Yuan Tan hold Runan in his hands so easily.

He only has [-] troops under his command. If Cao Cao's soldiers come to invade, even though he has Runan's city defense in his hands, Lei Tong is always worried.

Now that Yuan Tan had made arrangements, Lei Tong immediately became confident.

In Lei Tong's view, his lord can easily defeat the Runan army and even the famous general Zhang Liao. The killer's trumpet left by the lord must be more effective than expected!
After arranging Lei Tong to defend Runan, Yuan Tan did not waste any more time here and directly led his troops on the return journey.

At this moment, Xuchang was shrouded in a dark cloud.

After Cao Cao received the information that Zhang Liao and Hou Chengbai had returned, he was shocked and angry, but he hadn't waited for Cao Cao to calm down from the bad news.

Then it was received that Cao Xiu was killed in battle, Cao Chun fled back, and all the tiger and leopard cavalry were wiped out. Not even one of the fifteen thousand light cavalry was left, and they died in the battle of Runan.

That is to say, Cao Cao had the information that Runan fell to the bottom, and his ability to resist attacks was somewhat improved.

Otherwise, after receiving the news that all the tiger and leopard cavalry were wiped out, the cavalry that I worked so hard to save was completely destroyed by Cao Chun, a prodigal son.

Cao Cao estimated that he would not be able to catch his breath. He had a headache on the spot and died in the prime minister's mansion in Xuchang.

Even so, Cao Cao, who was furious, sent Cao Chun to prison immediately, and not long after, he sent someone to arrest Hou Cheng.

The reason given by Cao Cao was very simple. Hou Cheng, who escaped before the battle or disturbed the morale of the army, was the main culprit of Runan's defeat. He should be beheaded as a warning to others!

However, this announcement did not mention a word about Cao Chun, who was also in custody, but was eating and drinking as usual, but his living place was changed from his own house to a prison in Xuchang.

On the day before Hou Cheng was sent to the execution ground, none of the generals of the entire Cao Wei Group dared to see Hou Cheng off.

After all, everyone knows that what Hou Cheng said was actually for Cao Chun.

I was worried that if I went to see him off, Cao Cao would be displeased instead.

But there was an accident in Xuchang City, and this accident was Zhang Liao.

Seeing that Zhang Liao came to visit him in the prison, Hou Cheng, who had already cried his tears dry, let out a miserable laugh and said, "Wen Yuan, Cao Ying is not a place to stay for a long time. If you have a chance, you should go!"

Hearing Hou Cheng's sincere persuasion before he died, Zhang Liao didn't say much, but put a jug of wine and a roast chicken that he brought with him in front of Hou Cheng, and let Hou Cheng eat the roast chicken and drink After drinking.

Zhang Liao just picked up the cups and trays, and walked out of the prison silently, without saying a word from the beginning to the end.

"He, after hearing what that villain Hou Cheng said, didn't he say much?" Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and looked at the head of the Xuchang Prison.

The cell leader felt cold in his heart when he saw Cao Cao's gaze. He did not dare to hide anything, and quickly lowered his head and said: "That's it. Prime Minister, why don't you call General Zhang Liao and ask him what he thinks?"

Hearing the prison boss's words, Cao Cao showed a trace of undisguised contempt in his eyes, what kind of bad idea did such a guy come up with!

With a wave of his hand, he signaled the cell boss to get out.

After Cao Cao got up and lingered around the prime minister's mansion for a few times, with his hands behind his back, he thought about Zhang Liao's previous achievements on the battlefield, and also thought about Zhang Liao's identity as a foreign surname and the origin of his surrendered general.

In the end, paranoia prevailed.

"Come here, order General Xiahoudun to lead one hundred thousand soldiers and horses to set off today to attack Runan. As for the deputy general Zhang Liao appointed earlier, let's cross out his name for the time being."

Cao Cao said with a distressed look on his face: "General Zhang Liao has fought very hard for the country. Let General Zhang Liao rest for a while first."

When this edict was passed to Zhang Liao's general's mansion, Zhang Liao still maintained a dull expression, accepted the edict, and thanked him according to the etiquette.

He went back to his study and casually threw the edict on the table.

Half a day later, an attendant came in and said in a low voice, "General, General Hou Cheng has finished his execution."

Zhang Liao finally had a wave of emotion in his eyes, and waved his hand, signaling that the attendant could step back.

Then he got up slowly, looked at the edict on the table, the corners of his mouth curled up, showing a disdainful smile, and casually threw the edict aside.

Then he turned around and returned to the bed, as if he hadn't slept peacefully for a long time, and began to fall asleep.

(End of this chapter)