Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 717: The Plan Failed
"System prompt: Guo Jia activates his special skill 'Observe the Heart': By analyzing the personalities and inner thoughts of different people, he can deal with and plan. His intelligence increases by 5 points. Guo Jia's current basic intelligence is 94 points. Under the influence of his special skill, his comprehensive intelligence reaches 99 points."

Liu He was looking at the pigeon message that had just arrived regarding the battle situation in Xuzhou when he heard the prompt tone in his mind.

"Oh? Guo Jia finally has his first special skill? I remember that when I checked his attributes last year, he didn't have any special skills. His intelligence is almost reaching the peak of history. It seems that Guo Fengxiao will soon become the genius in the original history. I wonder who his plan is targeting this time. The game of Xuzhou is getting more and more interesting..."

Zhang Fei and Taishi Ci, along with Cao De, were rushing back to Pengcheng. After the fierce battle, Taishi Ci was fine, but Zhang Fei was covered in blood. However, his eyes were full of excitement. In this battle, the number of Cao's soldiers who died under his spear was not more than 1,000, but at least 600 or 700. It was a hearty killing. Zhang Fei did not feel sore in his arms or tired all over. Instead, he felt more energetic than before.

His eyes were fixed on Cao De, making Cao De feel creepy.

"Ziyi, I don't think this guy is any use. It's really hard for you to carry him like this. Why don't you let me kill him with my spear? Wouldn't that be more satisfying?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Cao De turned pale with fright.

Taishi Ci hurried to protect him: "Yide, don't joke. The lord has specifically instructed that Cao De must not be killed at will. He must be brought to the city and handed over to the lord for punishment. You can't ruin the lord's plan."

Zhang Fei curled his lips and said, "Hey, big brother is good in every way, but he is a little slow. What's the point of keeping such a waste? The sooner you kill him, the sooner you can."

Having said that, he still suppressed the murderous intent in his heart.

Taishi Ci looked forward and saw that the huge city and tens of thousands of Cao's troops outside the city were already vaguely visible.

"We are almost at Pengcheng. There are less than fifteen miles to go. Now that the sun is about to set, we should hurry up and march to avoid any trouble."

Zhang Fei said with disdain: "What kind of surprises can there be? I, Zhang Fei, hope that Cao's army can come and kill us. It would be a good opportunity to kill them to my heart's content."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a sudden roar in his ears.

"Ring-Eyed Thief, put down General Cao De!"

When Zhang Fei heard this, he was excited and hurriedly looked around to find out.

"Haha, Xiahou Yuan, you want to save this guy? Great, great, come on, let's fight for three hundred rounds. If you can beat me, I will return this guy to you."

When Taishi Ci saw Xiahou Yuan leading the cavalry, he immediately became fully alert.

Zhang Fei shouted, raised his Zhangba Snake Spear, and was about to rush out, but Xiahou Yuan said, "Wait a minute!"

"Why, are you scared?"

Zhang Fei had long learned about Xiahou Yuan's martial arts from Taishi Ci. He knew very well that Xiahou Yuan was no match for him in close combat with spears. It would be good if his opponent could last fifty rounds, let alone three hundred rounds.

Xiahou Yuan said disdainfully: "Don't underestimate me. I have been practicing martial arts since I was young. That night, I saw that General Taishi was talented and I loved his talent, so I showed mercy. Otherwise, I could have killed him within ten moves. Although you, the ring-eyed thief, are good at martial arts, you are not worthy of my attention."

Although Taishi Ci had a good temper, he became angry when he heard this.

"Xiahou Yuan, how can I bear such humiliation from you? Come on, let's fight and see who wins!"

"Hey, Ziyi, don't compete with me for credit. I, Old Zhang, will definitely take Xiahou Yuan's head."

While these words were still echoing in Taishi Ci's ears, Zhang Fei had already turned into a black shadow and rushed out.

"Hey, Yide..."

Seeing this, although Taishi Ci felt extremely aggrieved, he did not dare to move forward.

Xiahou Yuan sneered and did not engage Zhang Fei, but rode away on his horse. How could Zhang Fei let him go? He hurriedly rode his own divine horse, Wang Zhui, and chased after him.

Taishi Ci was also very angry. Seeing that Xiahou Yuan had run away, but the thousands of cavalrymen he brought were still there, he pointed with his long spear.

"Brothers, charge!" Except for leaving dozens of soldiers to guard Cao De, the rest of the cavalry all followed Taishi Ci and fought with the cavalry troops brought by Xiahou Yuan.

The offensive at the four gates of Pengcheng had gradually receded, just as Chen Deng had expected.

After a day of hard fighting, the defenders in the city were exhausted both physically and mentally. When they saw Cao's army retreating, they collapsed to the ground one by one due to exhaustion.

Liu Bei still looked worried: "Cao's army really retreated. It seems that Yuanlong and my second brother were right. I just don't know if my third brother and Ziyi were successful."

Jiang Huan said, "Don't worry, big brother. With the courage of my third brother and Ziyi, it is easy to deal with the incompetent Cao De. It is not worth mentioning."

"I hope so. Cao's army is powerful, second only to the imperial court. It is extremely difficult to defeat them head-on. Although it is a bit despicable to use this method to repel the enemy, it is also a helpless move."

Liu Bei sighed softly.

At this time, Chen Deng suddenly shouted: "Uncle Liu, look, are those General Zhang Yide and General Taishi Ziyi over there?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei hurriedly looked in the direction he pointed.

A few black groups that looked no bigger than a palm appeared a dozen miles away. Although he couldn't see anything clearly, Liu Bei recognized them at the first moment. They were the troops of Zhang Fei and Taishi Ci.

"Not good, my third brother and Ziyi were intercepted by Cao's army. It seems that our army's intention to break out was known to Cao Cao. My third brother and his men only have 5,000 cavalrymen. They first fought a bloody battle to break out, and then fought against Cao De's tens of thousands of troops. They must have suffered heavy losses. Now they are being intercepted by Cao's army, who are waiting for them to tire themselves out. How can we resist?"

Liu Bei was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He drew his double-edged sword and was ready to rush down the city himself.

"Uncle Liu, wait a minute!" Chen Deng hurriedly stopped him.

"If we send troops from the city to rescue them now, it will certainly play into Cao's hands. You see, the defenders in the city are all very tired and exhausted. Less than half of them are still energetic. If we take these soldiers out of the city, how can we resist Cao's army's counterattack?"

Liu Bei was so anxious that he almost cried: "How can I sit by and watch my third brother and Ziyi face life and death? When the three of us became sworn brothers, we swore to heaven that we would not live together but die together. As the eldest brother, I cannot stand idly by while my third brother suffers."

"Well said!" Jiang Huan was also very emotional at this moment, without any trace of the calm and composed demeanor of a Confucian general from before.

"How can others know the friendship between us brothers? My third brother is in trouble and must be rescued! I am willing to be the vanguard and fight my way out of the city with my eldest brother!"

"Okay!" Liu Bei and Jiang Huan clasped their hands tightly.

Chen Deng, Mi Zhu and others were helpless when they saw this. Jian Yong said, "My lord, although the second and third generals must be rescued, the city cannot be abandoned lightly. In my opinion, my lord should stay in the city, and the second general will lead the troops out of the city to rescue. The third general and the general Taishi are both the bravest of the three armies. Even if they cannot escape on their own, they can protect themselves in a short time. If the second general goes to attract Cao's troops, they will definitely be able to break out of the enemy's encirclement."

"Not bad, not bad. Mr. Jian Yong is right. This is the best of both worlds."

Chen Deng and others also hurried to persuade him.

Liu Bei regained some of his senses and looked at the "black groups" in the distance.

"Okay, second brother, you lead 8,000 soldiers to rescue them."

"Little brother, I obey!"

Jiang Huan clasped his fists and accepted the order. Without any delay, he strode down the city wall.

It is said that Zhang Fei was led away by Xiahou Yuan, while Taishi Ci led his troops to fight against Cao's army. Not long after the two sides fought, another general led thousands of Cao's troops to attack. Taking advantage of Taishi Ci's carelessness, he easily killed dozens of cavalrymen guarding Cao De and rescued Cao De.

Taishi Ci was anxious and angry: "How hateful! I have fallen into Cao's evil plan! The lord entrusted such an important matter to me. Now that Cao De has been lost, how can I face the lord again? Soldiers, follow me to fight. If I don't take back Cao De, I will commit suicide to thank the lord!"

(End of this chapter)