Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 485: A Comprehensive Victory
"Hahaha, these chickens and dogs in Jizhou are all helpless, all thanks to the two of you for your brilliant planning."

Guan Yu stroked his long beard, feeling very happy.

Meng Jian and Shi Tao laughed and said, "General Guan, you are too kind. We both received a secret letter from our lord many days ago, so we came to Yanmen to help you. If you say we are smart, we don't dare to claim that we are so smart."

"Oh? Did my eldest brother inform the two gentlemen?"

This news surprised Guan Yu a little.

Shi Tao nodded and said, "That's right. The lord wrote to say that the Qiang, Wuhuan, and Kebi were in trouble at the same time. It was definitely not a coincidence. Someone must be behind the scenes. Liu Yu of Youzhou and Ma Teng of Liangzhou are both important officials of the court. They are very close to the lord. The lord naturally can't just sit there and do nothing. Once our army sends troops to rescue and the main force goes out, the rear will definitely be empty, especially since Bingzhou's heavy troops are mostly deployed in Yanmen Pass and three Hu cities. The other counties have at least 1,000 and at most 3,000 soldiers and horses. It is inevitable that some villains will have plans to do something about it."

"That's right. Yuan Shao of Jizhou has always been an enemy of our lord. This time he must have been behind the scenes. This guy is really abominable. He used such a conspiracy to attack our Bingzhou. Fortunately, our lord is very perceptive. Otherwise, once the four counties are lost, when the Jizhou troops come to reinforce, the entire Yanmen County will be in danger."

After Zhou Yuan's analysis, Qian Ning, Zhang Liao and others nodded in agreement.

"My lord is truly a wise ruler."

"Hahaha, if we really talk about the merits, the person who made the greatest contribution to this battle is none other than Wen Yuan."

Meng Jian suddenly spoke up, and Zhang Liao suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"Mr. Gongwei, please stop making fun of me. I have done nothing to deserve this. It's good enough that my lord and General Guan didn't punish me for disobeying an order."

"I dare not make fun of you. Although the lord had expected it, the war situation changes rapidly. Even a god could not predict when the Jizhou troops would arrive at Yanmen. Gao Lan is known as one of the Four Pillars of Hebei. Although he is arrogant, his ability to command troops is not weak. Otherwise, he would not have been able to fight against the defenders in Lucheng with a 2:1 casualty ratio. In just a few days, he brought 25,000 troops from Jizhou to attack Lucheng. It is very rare for infantry to have such a speed."

"If it weren't for you, General Zhang, who worked day and night to capture Kebineng's army and return to Yanmen early, my army would still be wandering on the grassland and would be powerless to deal with the situation in Yanmen. If this achievement doesn't belong to you, Zhang Wenyuan, then who else could it be?"

"Yes, Mr. Gongwei is right. Guan will definitely report your achievements to Big Brother. Wenyuan, there is no need to be too modest."

Guan Yu had spoken, and although Zhang Liao felt a little embarrassed, he happily agreed. The generals around him congratulated him one after another.

At this time, a man suddenly knelt in front of Guan Yu.

"I am incompetent and lost Lucheng. Please punish me, General Guan."

Everyone looked and saw that it was Wu Qin, the defender of Lucheng.

"Hey, General Wu, don't blame yourself. How could three thousand soldiers in Lucheng stop the fierce attack of fifteen or six thousand of them? As for the breakout and retreat, it was my plan and order, and it has nothing to do with you. You commanded well and fought bravely, and the lord will definitely reward you."

"Thank you, General Guan."

Only then did Wu Qin put his uneasy heart aside and sat back.

"Report... Zhang Yan led 40,000 Black Mountain troops to attack Langdiao County, but was defeated by Taiyuan Commandery Commandant Du Xian, and then ambushed by the Baibo Army. Of the 40,000 troops, more than 13,000 were killed, more than 8,000 were captured by our army, and the rest were captured by the Baibo Army. Zhang Yan took advantage of the chaos to escape, and his whereabouts are unknown."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

"Zhang Yan actually dared to attack Bingzhou. He is simply courting death."

All the generals were furious.

Shi Tao and Meng Jian were calmer.

"It seems that Yuan Shao promised Zhang Yan a lot of benefits, letting him attack Taiyuan County, while his Jizhou troops attacked Yanmen County. Fortunately, the lord had already prepared for it, Lord..."

Shi Tao was about to say "General Gongming", but suddenly he remembered that Xu Huang of the Baibo Army was one of their own people, and among so many people present, not many knew about it, so he quickly changed his words.

"Order Captain Du Xian to take strict precautions and quietly inform the Baibo Army of this matter. The Baibo Army and the Black Mountain Army have always been mortal enemies. Knowing that Zhang Yan will personally lead the charge, they will surely attack from behind. In this way, Zhang Yan's path will be broken."

"Zhang Yan has repeatedly invaded Bingzhou. He is so bold. It's a pity that he escaped again this time. The name Chu Feiyan is well-deserved. But the Black Mountain army is powerful. As long as we don't get rid of it, it will be a great threat to Bingzhou."

Guan Yu frowned and sighed a little.

"General Guan, don't worry. This matter..." As a few people were chatting, another messenger ran over.

"Report to General Guan, the lord has received a military order."

Everyone was cheered up, and Guan Yu hurried over and respectfully took the military order with both hands.

But when he opened it and looked at it, his brows were all furrowed.

"General Guan, what do you want, my lord?"

When everyone saw his expression, they all gathered around him curiously.

"I don't understand... Guan really can't figure it out..."

"Huh?" Now everyone was puzzled.

"Why did the lord send someone to deliver the letter? Is there an important order for General Guan to carry out?"

"See for yourselves..."

Guan Yu handed the general order to Shi Tao, and everyone gathered around to take a closer look. It would not have mattered if they hadn't read it, but after reading it, everyone's faces were filled with shock and confusion...

Outside Huguan.

"Brother, Chun Yuqiong is really a loser. He was beaten to a pulp by my second brother. He lost most of his 15,000-man army at the pass. Let me lead a surprise attack tonight and bring back the head of this idiot to see you, brother."

Although Zhang Fei was covered in blood, he seemed very excited.

Liu Bei smiled and said, "Yide is so brave, his morale can be used. Chunyu Qiong lacks strategy and only knows how to drink all day. He is not really a good general. If we go to rob the camp, we will definitely succeed. What do you think, my second brother?"

Jiang Huan looked a little hesitant.

"Just talking about Chunyu Qiong, our army can certainly succeed in raiding the camp, but..."

"Oh, second brother, you are so hesitant. What's the problem? Is it possible that an army will fall from the sky to help that idiot? Let me run a trip and I guarantee that I can destroy his camp tonight."

"Of course, the army will not fall from the sky, but Jizhou has a lot of soldiers and horses. Chunyu Qiong has been trapped here for many days, not only has he made no progress, but he has also suffered heavy casualties. I think Yuan Shao will definitely send reinforcements, and he may even directly order someone to take over Chunyu Qiong's military power. In my opinion, it is better to send someone to the east to investigate first, and then make a plan."

Zhang Fei was a little unhappy: "Second brother is so slow, it really makes me anxious. Even if there are reinforcements, how can it be such a coincidence that they arrive tonight? I don't believe this."

Jiang Huan shook his head, "No. If our army holds the city gate, we can be safe even if he sends another 20,000 reinforcements. If we go out of the city to rob the camp, if it goes well, we will only take Chunyu Qiong's life and solve the current difficulties. After the reinforcements arrive, we will still need to fight hard. But if it doesn't go well, our army will be in a passive position. Therefore, holding the city gate, although it will take longer to gain success, it is absolutely safe. Going out of the city to rob the camp, although it will be faster, it is risky, so I think this plan is not advisable."

"Hey, second brother, you..."

Seeing that the two seemed to be about to quarrel, Liu Bei hurried out to mediate.

"Alright, alright, it's just a small matter. There's no need to hurt the relationship between you and me. I think Wu De is right..."

When Zhang Fei heard Liu Bei say this, he immediately became anxious, but Liu Bei spoke again immediately.

"But... Third brother is right. The reinforcements from Jizhou may not arrive at Huguan tonight. Even if they do, with your bravery and our support, it will be fine. Second brother, why don't you let Yide go? Otherwise, if he keeps going like this, he will get sick with his impatient temper."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huan looked at Liu Bei, then at Zhang Fei who looked eager, and had no choice but to nod.

"Okay, since the eldest brother said so, then the third brother will lead 3,000 soldiers to go out and rob the camp at midnight tonight."

"Okay, haha, you are really my good second brother, dear second brother! I will definitely find you a good wife as compensation."

"Go away, you are such a frivolous person. With your personality, the woman you like is only someone you can handle. I, your second brother, can't handle her..."

(End of this chapter)