Chapter 158 There is no eternal enemy

As a fierce general and the leader of an army, Zhang Xiu's usual energy is spent on practicing martial arts and training soldiers. As for the current situation in the world, he is really blind: he doesn't know how powerful the Yuan brothers are now. In today's world, there are many princes like him who are the frogs at the bottom of the well!

In any case, when Zhang Xiu heard that Yuan Shu's strength was stronger than that of Jingzhou Liu Biao, and he was still hostile to Liu Biao, his mind began to be biased towards the alliance with Yuan Shu.

How can Zhang Xiu's mind escape Jia Xu's eyes? Jia Xu casually handed the secret letter to Zhang Xiu and said pleasantly, "Xiuer, you should also look at the secret letter... According to the secret letter, Cao Cao from Gozhou is ready to gather troops and will launch a battle against Wancheng in the near future! ..."

When Jia Xu said this, he also had doubts in his heart: to launch a war in a passive situation, according to reason, Cao Cao's side should strengthen confidentiality. How can such confidential matters be explored by Lv Bu's side? Did Cao Cao do it on purpose? ... Jia Xu thought of this, and there was a flash in his mind: Oh, I understand that Cao Cao deliberately spread the news of the gathering of troops to attack Wancheng, and then static braking, exposing the enemy's weaknesses in the change, and then hitting with all his strength... High, this plan is really high! It is similar to the wonderful plan of "death and life"... This also shows that the height of wisdom, the width of his vision and the level of the plan are not inferior to that of Cao Cao Cao can make such a brilliant plan. Who is this person? It can only be the "little prince" Guo Jia...

When Jia Xu admired Guo Jia in his heart, Zhang Xiu had finished reading the secret letter. He threw the secret letter on the desk and said impatiently, "Cao Mengde's brain is really bad. Although he is in a different position from him, he has always been a well and does not violate the river. Why did he invade us for no reason and provoke the disaster of war?"

Jia Xu glanced at the messenger who knelt down on the opposite side, and then slowly explained to Zhang Xiu, "Xiu'er, Cao Cao doesn't want to fight with us. It's all because of the situation: Xiu'er, let's not talk about the side of the tiger couch, the common sense of not allowing others to snoo. That is, at this time, we want to alliance with Lv Bu, and Lv Bu will ask us to cooperate with them in the attack in the future. Cao Cao, do we have any reason to refuse? It can only be said that Cao Cao also saw this development trend for a long time and prevented the trouble... Xiuer, such a crisis situation, if it were you, you would have done the same... Xiuer, there are only three ways in front of you at present: First, you lead nearly 10,000 iron cavalry to leave Wancheng, move to Chang'an, and temporarily avoid Cao. The second is that you take the initiative to disarm and abandon the city to surrender, and send your relatives to Cao Cao as hostages, so as to alliate with Cao Cao and turn war into jade and silk. The third way is to meet Cao Cao tit-for-tat and rely on the city to resist the invasion of Cao's army! ......”,

The more Zhang Xiu listened to Jia Xu's analysis, the more uncomfortable he felt. He blushed and said angrily, "Uncle Jia, I would never surrender to Cao Cao!" Xiliang men would rather die standing than kneel down to live! Even if you die, you have to stand and die! Besides, with Cao Cao's strength, can you capture Wancheng as you wish? It's simply an unreasonable delusion! ..."

Although Zhang Xiu had a tough attitude and vowed to fight against Cao Cao Cao, he was also worried: if it was really based on the city's army to resist Cao Cao, how much harm would it bring to the people of Wancheng? After all, he has been living in Wancheng for a long time, and he has been influenced by Jia Xu's thoughts and deeds of being close to the people and loving the people. Zhang Xiu himself also has a certain affection for Wancheng.

Seeing that Zhang Xiu showed a determined attitude against Cao Cao, Lv Bu's messenger immediately relaxed. He felt that the possibility of completing the task given to him by Lv Bu was greatly improved. Because of his relaxed and happy mood, he couldn't feel the hard work of running all the way. At that moment, he couldn't help getting up...

Jia Xu looked at Zhang Xiu's temperament that a newborn calf was not afraid of tigers, and did not have a grudge of iron but steel. Instead, he felt very happy. His deep thoughts, it is estimated that Zhang Xiu can't figure it out with the wisdom of three generations of reincarnation!

Jia Xu nodded to Zhang Xiu with satisfaction, and then said resolutely, "Xiuer, if we are determined to fight against Cao Cao Cao's invasion, it is not impossible to win. If we plan properly, we will definitely let Cao Cao return... Xiuer, in order to defeat Cao Cao, we must join hands with Lv Bu! As long as we join hands with Lv Bu, then we can use ourselves as bait to attract Cao Cao to lead a large army to attack Wancheng. In this way, Cao's army will come out, and his nest will be empty... At that time, Lv Bu and Liu Bei's allied forces were waiting for the opportunity to attack Cao Cao's old nest, Gongzhou City. In this way, Cao Cao Cao will encounter two sides. The danger of hitting the abdomen and back to the enemy! Xiuer, in this way, the fate of Cao Cao's failure is inevitable..."

"Uncle Jia, join hands with Lv Bu to deal with Cao Cao. He used Wancheng as a bait to attract Cao Cao's main force, and even dragged Cao Cao's army through the city defense. He could have done it, but he was worried that the people of Wancheng could not withstand the harassment of the battle..." Zhang Xiu thought of the fierce siege of the city, resulting injuries. He couldn't help but say that he was worried.

When Jia Xu heard Zhang Xiu's words, he nodded happily: In a short period of time, Zhang Xiu's martial arts skills have not only advanced by leaps and bounds, but also his mind is much more mature. He is no longer a reckless young man who used to fight fiercely. Jia Xu smiled and said to Zhang Xiu, "Ha ha, Xiuer, it's really valuable that you can think of the safety of ordinary people... Xiuer, if you are afraid of bringing the battle to the people of Wancheng, then I suggest that you lead the army to Yucheng... We take Yucheng as the front position to resist Cao Cao's invasion! ... Xiuer, once we and Lv Bu join hands to destroy Cao Cao's army and capture Cao Cao's territory, in the future, we will use General Yuan Shu's troops to attack Nanyang County to avenge your uncle. It's more likely to win..."

Yucheng is a military fortress, located in the east of Wancheng. It is the only way to enter Wancheng from the east. The height and firmness of the city wall is no less than the city defense facilities of Wancheng. Occupy Yucheng, even if you guard the gateway to Wancheng and even Nanyang County, once it is broken by the enemy, it is equivalent to a beautiful woman being controlled by a gangster. In this way, the enemy can attack Wancheng or Nanyang County all the way. Due to its important geographical location, it has always been a must-have place for soldiers.

Zhang Xiu listened to Jia Xu's remarks and stared at the location of Yucheng on the map. Zhang Xiu's eyes turned from Nanyang County to Yucheng, and the focus of his inner attention also shifted. He frowned and whispered to Jia Xu, "Uncle Jia, this is the only way to do today's plan..." As a vigorous young man, Zhang Xiu has long wanted to hear about the Qingzhou iron spearman who is plagiarizing and brave in the world for a while.

The situation is critical, and the plan can't keep up with the changes. Zhang Xiu can't ignore Cao Cao's attack on his own city, but attack Nanyang City, determined to avenge his uncle, right? In such a situation, even without the assistance of Jia Xu, he would not have done such a thing. Unless you want to die, want to die with the enemy, or have full confidence in the occupation of Nanyang County.

Due to the deep estrangement before, even if Zhang Xiu agreed to affiliate with Lv Bu, he did not have a good face to show Lv Bu's messenger. He just motioned Jia Xu to deal with the messenger. Jia Xu nodded to Zhang Xiu with understanding, and then he smiled and communicated with the messenger. The two parties soon reached an agreement: Zhang Xiu officially allied with Wen Hou Lv Bu, with Zhang Xiu's side as bait to attract Cao Cao to lead the army to attack. At the same time, Lv Bu and Liu Bei joined hands to attack Cao Cao's old nest in Gongzhou City. Wait for them to join hands to uproot Cao Cao's power from the hinterland of the Central Plains and jointly divide Cao Cao's territory...

The messenger successfully completed the task, spared no effort, and returned to Pengcheng in time with joy. On that day, Zhang Xiu led his iron cavalry to Yucheng. Now these soldiers have changed their previous arrogant and rude style and are friendly to the people of Yucheng: they politely go door to door to inform the people to temporarily withdraw from Yucheng, and promise that all losses in the battle will be made up by the official.

Three days later, Zhang Xiu's side had already arranged the defense of Yucheng. Of course, relying on the city to resist the enemy makes the iron cavalry soldiers who are good at field and positional warfare feel aggrieved. Specifically, every soldier feels physically and mentally uncomfortable.

Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu stood side by side under the gate. The breeze was blowing and the sun was shining. Zhang Xiu inspected the aisles full of city's defense equipment and looked at the soldiers full of fighting spirit. He said proudly and said, "Uncle Jia, there are nearly ten thousand iron cavalry who are not afraid of death, and 20,000 righteous soldiers who share the same hatred against the enemy. What if Cao thief has a hundred thousand troops? ...I would have asked the thief to return!"

Jia Xu heard the words and nodded with a smile. He thought to himself: As long as you don't be stunned, hit the stone with eggs, and rush to attack Nanyang County... Jia Xu looked at the endless spacious official road and said to Zhang Xiu thoughtfully, "Xiu'er, with the help of the wall to resist the enemy's attack, 5,000 soldiers on one wall is enough!" Xiuer, in order to give Cao Thief a painful blow and a painful lesson, we should divide 5,000 troops to bypass the exploration of Cao's scouts, hide in secret places, and give an unexpected blow to the retreating Cao's army..."

"Hmm! It's so good!" Zhang Xiu imagined that Cao Jun, whose morale was low, was suddenly attacked by the fierce iron cavalry. In that frightened and tragic scene, his smile was even brighter, even brighter than the sunshine in front of him.

Of course, Zhang Xiu also realized that it is really different to have super counselors in the army. In the past, even if his uncle was present, they would not have thought of sneak attack tactics. With a fiery temperament, they only like to fight happily with the enemy in the wilderness. They don't like pre-war exploration and don't pay attention to the collection of information. They don't like their mother-in-law's plans and make troublesome battle plans. In this way, they often do thankless things and make jokes about a group of wolves catching mosquitoes and flies.

Since Jia Xu came to Wancheng, with the help of Jia Xu, Zhang Xiu's side has really achieved the state of "making the best use of their talents and making the best of things". No matter how complicated and tedious things are, under Jia Xu's plan, he can always get the greatest profit with the least effort. Zhang Xiu's side has never There have been scenes of extravagance and waste, from government affairs to military affairs and other aspects. Therefore, in Wancheng, in the hearts of the people, Zhang Xiu's reputation has been greatly improved, and he has truly become the backbone of Wancheng!