[Three Kingdoms] Seven steps into wetness

In January of the 24th year of Jian'an, Liu Bei defeated Xia Houyuan's army at Dingjun Mountain.

Cao Cao was seriously ill before, and two days later, he ordered Cao Zhi to lead the rescue.

Compared with Cao Zhang, the third son of the fierce general who is already famous, Cao Zhi looks terribly immature in terms of bravery and strategy in marching and fighting.In fact, if he hadn't spent that sum of money to buy military supplies for the soldiers, the soldiers would not even follow his command to rescue General Xiahou.But even though many soldiers are willing to fight the enemy under his leadership, the strong military spirit needed for victory is still not enough.

Therefore, the most important thing before Cao Zhi's expedition is to mobilize before the war.

The world knows that Cao Zhi has a brilliant literary talent, and most of the scribes in the army also expect him to speak long and inspiring speeches like Tongquetai back then to inspire people.It's as if Yuan Shao ordered someone to write a long essay before the Guandu battle, which was very exciting.The chief secretary of the army had even taken out a pen and paper, and was always ready to record down every word Cao Zhi was going to say next.

But at this time, Cao Zhi was destined to disappoint them.

He walked up to the high platform and didn't speak immediately.Just standing, overlooking the [-] troops.

The range of 2 people is too wide, and the people behind can't even see Cao Zhi's expression clearly at the moment.But the strange thing is that whenever Cao Zhi's eyes glanced over, everyone who looked at him would calm down peacefully.

Cao Zhi took a deep breath, and then slowly drew his sword.

He has always been calm and gentle, so everyone in the world thinks he is just a frail scholar.But at this moment, as the tip of the sword was raised, he suppressed all the gentleness and calmness on his face, all the gentleness and politeness, and gradually covered his face with the calmness and arrogance of the high-ranking person who has been in charge of Yecheng for these years... Everyone was in a trance It seemed to see Cao Cao's shadow!

Many years ago, Dong Zhuo's domination of the government was in danger, so Cao Cao, who was just in his thirties, gathered his family wealth and joined forces to call on the heroes of the world to attack Dong Zhuo.

——How young and vigorous, how high-spirited!

Even though youth often represents reckless impulsiveness and inexperience, it also represents unlimited potential and future!

Everyone involuntarily held their breath.

Quiet.

In the camp and school field, where there is usually a lot of training, there is only the wind.

The sky is dense, and the wind is blowing up.Slapped on everyone's armor and faces, mixed with the sudden killing breath, the coldness was biting to the bone.

Cao Zhi finally spoke.

Most of the scribes talked in a polite way, and the illiterate soldiers must be too lazy to listen to what they said.So what Cao Zhi said was too straightforward.

He started by saying, "Do you want to live?"

Everyone was startled.

Cao Zhi looked at them and continued, "Do you want to live?"

"Do you want to be promoted to the ranks, and to be rich and comfortable in your next life?"

"Do you want to be reunited with your loved ones and never be separated?"

As soon as these three sentences came out, the eyes of all the soldiers lit up.Because all the soldiers present entered the barracks for these three goals, and all of them supported to continue because of these three goals!

But no matter how hard they try, these three goals will always watch them from above, indifferent.

Someone whispered: "Think!" It seemed that this word suddenly ignited everyone's passion, and the soldiers immediately let out one after another roars - "Think"!

"Yes." Cao Zhi looked at them calmly, "Wang Shibei sets the world's day, and that's when we return home with glory!"

"Then now, all the gentlemen will follow me to march south," Cao Zhi smiled slightly.His eyes were black and bright, and sporadic bits of powerful self-confidence that could not be ignored suddenly emerged from them.He calmly and clearly uttered four words, "Kill Liu Bei—restore my country!"

In front of him, [-] soldiers shouted hoarsely: "Recover my rivers and mountains!"

"Kill, kill—kill!"

Cao Zhi raised his sword above his head.

The shouting of 2 people stopped abruptly, and the camp once again returned to the penetrating silence.

Only the wind.

There is only the neighing of the wind, and the coldness is biting.

With the sword pointing at Fang, Cao Zhi resolutely said: "Let's go!"

Cao Zhi had bid farewell to Cao Cao and led the army to Dingjun Mountain.

Once the 2 people left, the entire camp seemed extremely empty and quiet.

They are also really quiet.Because everyone is still immersed in what Cao Zhi said just now, immersed in his tall and straight figure like a green bamboo.

Guo Jia quietly stared at Cao Zhi's back, his eyes flickering.It took a long time until the figure from his back disappeared again, and then he restrained himself.Only the corners of the lips raised slightly, showing a little uncontrollable heartbeat.

It was a perfect enough mobilization.

——Cao Zhi like this is almost unheard of and unseen.

In the past, Cao Zhi was quiet and harmless, even though he was so handsome that people liked him, but now he is like a sword out of its sheath, implying the sharpness of determination that needs to see blood.

Although he only went to support Xia Houyuan, his prospects were not optimistic.Because Liu Bei occupies Dingjun Mountain at this moment, it is very likely that he will set up an ambush on their way forward, or he may not care about Xia Houyuan personally leading troops to stop them.In addition, Cao Cao was ill at this time, and the morale of the army was even more lax.

But Cao Zhi did the most appropriate thing, said the most appropriate words, and most appropriately mobilized the flagging morale of the army.

Cao Cao also laughed.

Maybe his son still has many shortcomings.But his growth has long been beyond his expectations.

This time, the army consisted of Cao Zhi as the main general, Zhong Yao as the deputy general, and Jia Xu as the military adviser.

Although Jia Xu secretly warned Cao Pi of what he needs to do to obtain the position of son, he did not intend to directly participate in the war between Cao Zhi and Cao Pi.In fact, he felt that his impression of Cao Zhi was becoming more and more uncertain, and his grasp of his character was becoming more and more at a loss. Even looking at him now, it seemed to be covered with a thin layer of mist.

Of course, who Jia Xu is, it is impossible to reveal the slightest vigilance in his heart.

Before the army entered the plank road, Cao Zhi suddenly reined in his head.

He stared into the distance, and said softly: "I think, the military adviser must be able to think about Liu Bei's sending people to ambush."

Jia Xu's pupils shrink slightly.

"Now, we are standing on the only road leading to the location of General Xiahou in Dingjun Mountain."

"I hope that the military adviser can give me a suggestion - where will Liu Bei's army lie in ambush?"

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Dingjun Mountain belongs to the Daba Mountains. Its veins run from Gaomiaozi to the flat ground, with twelve beautiful peaks raised; and to the east is the isolated peak of Dangkou Temple, which stretches for nearly [-] miles from west to east, like a dragon playing with pearls.The main peak, Dingjun Mountain, is the highest point, and there is a natural pot-bottom-shaped depression in the south of the mountain, which is the place where Liu Bei and Xiahouyuan competed this time-Yangtian depression. Based on Cao Zhi's understanding of Xiahouyuan, his courage and bravery are extraordinary. The quality of war command is also far beyond ordinary people, not to mention the flat terrain of Yangtianwa, which is more suitable for cavalry to charge.According to the battle report submitted by the soldiers asking for help, although Xia Houyuan was defeated this time, the defeat was not ugly.At least its life-saving soldiers and horses are still sufficient.

Now Liu Bei occupies the highest peak Dingjun Mountain and its surroundings, forcing Xia Houyuan into another mountain forest that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Not only to prevent Xia Houyuan from counterattacking, but also to prevent reinforcements headed by Cao Cao from entering the mountain.So anyone can think that the most critical thing for Liu Bei is how to intercept and kill this support army.

Xia Houyuan is the most critical part of Hanzhong's defense, and Cao Cao will definitely not sit idly by.Not only will he not ignore it, it is more likely that Cao Cao will come in person.

It is a pity that Cao Cao's headache relapsed.

Now Cao Cao can't come to the rescue in person, but Liu Bei must not know.It was a plan made by Liu Bei, and it was all a plan centered on stopping Cao Cao.

Jia Xu said slowly: "Although I can't speculate where Liu Bei will lay down the ambush, I do know how he will move forward if King Wei leads the troops this time."

Cao Zhi said: "But I heard the details."

Jia Xu said: "The king of Wei has a heroic army, among which the cavalry is the longest. Among the [-] soldiers and horses, there are at least [-] cavalry. Therefore, if the king of Wei wants to go to Dingjun Mountain for rescue, he must go to Zoumagu ” From Hanzhong to Dingjun Mountain, the road is the closest, flat and most suitable for cavalry, and this is the only road.

Cao Zhi raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "So if Liu Bei wants to stop his father, he will definitely not let him go from Zouma Valley to Dingjun Mountain safely."

If he were Liu Bei, he would definitely not let Cao Cao be in an advantageous position.There are so many forks in the mountains, but at least ten can be entered. Liu Bei will not have so many soldiers and horses to guard all the trails, but only the key ones. Cao Cao is most likely to take the two or three roads after giving up the horse valley.

In this way, the location of the ambush is easy to guess.

Jia Xu stroked her beard with a smile, and looked at Cao Zhi with a look of fearful relief, as if the person who warned and reminded Cao Pi was never him.

Tsk, old fox.

Cao Zhi didn't care.He turned his head and said in a loud voice: "Pass down my military order to divide 1000 people into Zoumagu, and the rest of the army will follow me to change the route."

Zhuge Liang used this trick in the past to sneak past Badong and take the Yizhou base camp by surprise, now he is doing the same and paying Liu Bei a big gift.

1000 people entered Zouma Valley, of course it was a cover.Although Zouma Valley is considered wide on the road to Dingjun Mountain, it can only accommodate a few people walking side by side.From the point of view of the scouts hidden far away in the jungle, the thousand-man troop was endless.

After entering the third mountain peak, a fire suddenly broke out in front of Zouma Valley, and the fire was so fierce that it burned a mountain top in an instant.The general in a general's armor raised his hand to stop the team from moving forward.

His task has been completed.

I don't know... how the real rescue force is doing now.

Regardless of how desperate Huang Zhong and Guan Yu's army guarding the other road is, why Cao Jun hasn't appeared yet, Cao Zhi is naturally safe and sound.It took nearly half as long for the army to finally arrive at Dingjun Mountain from the rugged mountain path he chose.

It was almost February, and the mountains were cold and quiet, and it was not easy for the army to trek across mountains and rivers.But everyone still remembered Cao Zhi's words in their ears, do you want to live!

Dingjun Mountain is close at hand, Liu Bei's army is close at hand, and a war is also close at hand.

But they have nothing to fear.

Because only without fear can we fight and fight, can we survive and go home!

kill!

Cao Zhi is very satisfied with the morale at the moment.If a team of soldiers and horses can appear in front of them at this time and win a victory, it will definitely boost morale to the peak.

I don't know if the other party heard his heart, but a group of elite patrolling soldiers really appeared at the end of his line of sight.The leader is Zhao Yun!

Cao Zhi was slightly stunned as he rode on the horse.Zhao Yun, who was facing him with a spear in his hand, was also stunned.

A few years ago, Liu Bei entered Yizhou and sent Zhao Yun to attack Hanzhong.At that time, Cao Cao led the army to fight Sun Quan, leaving Cao Zhi to garrison Hanzhong.But it was the inexperienced and weak young man who poured water on the city wall to form a solid ice wall and arranged for people to fight back, making Zhao Yun not only unable to attack at night, but almost left his life in Hanzhong.

The name of Cao Zhi has been engraved in his heart since then.

It was only at that time that Cao Zhi was famous all over the world for his talent. No one thought that he had made any achievements in the military, and he didn't make any rebuttals. He just hoped that one day, he would meet him on the battlefield and get back ten times a hundred times Come!

Now, they finally see each other.

Meet on a narrow road, really meet on a narrow road!