Three Kingdoms: I, Liu Feng, do not want to die

Wen County.

Liu Bei disguised himself as a commoner and farmed the fields.

At midday, he would gather with the farmers working in the fields around him, sit on the edge of the fields, and chat about people's livelihoods.

Whether it was Liu Bei's clothing or his actions of plowing the fields, he looked more like an old farmer than any other farmer, inside and out.

This made the neighboring farmers feel a sense of kinship, and they would often ask Liu Bei for advice on farming.

Liu Bei didn't put on airs like an emperor. He not only answered every question but was also kind and approachable without the slightest impatience.

Occasionally, boys playing on the field ridges would gather around Liu Bei, and Liu Bei would casually tie grass into some small trinkets, which would make the boys cheer.

Chat room.

Liu Bei became even more determined to destroy the puppet state of Wei.

The world has suffered from war for too long, and all people yearn for peace and stability.

If Cao Pi cannot be dealt with once and for all, and given a chance to regroup and bide his time in Hebei, the war could continue for who knows how many more years.

If Liu Feng had not been able to destroy Wei during his lifetime, the Han Dynasty would inevitably have weakened after the successive deaths of Liu Bei and Liu Feng, and the war would likely have lasted even longer.

There were actually two plans to destroy Wei.

One plan was to launch a regular six-pronged attack on Wei, while simultaneously capturing cities and plundering territories to annihilate the remaining forces of the puppet Wei regime.

One plan was to risk using himself as bait to lure Cao Pi into a surprise attack, thus reducing bloodshed and capturing the leader instead of the traitor.

The normal six-pronged attack on Wei was unanimously approved by Liu Feng, Liu Shan, Guan Yu, Zhuge Liang, Fa Zheng, and others.

The risky act of using himself as bait was something Liu Feng and Liu Bei discussed privately.

Even though Liu Feng is now highly respected, this plan to use Liu Bei as bait must not be known to Liu Shan, Guan Yu, and others.

If Liu Feng dared to so brazenly ask Liu Bei to take such a risk, he would be drowned in the spittle of the crowd.

As the saying goes, no one knows a son better than his father.

vice versa.

Liu Feng actually understood Liu Bei's thoughts the best.

Despite Liu Bei's frequent warnings to Liu Feng not to take unnecessary risks,

But where did Liu Feng learn this risky and reckless style from?

Awakening of past life memories?
Do not!
The awakened memories of his past life only allowed Liu Feng to acquire a vast amount of knowledge.

Liu Feng's risky and reckless style was actually learned from Liu Bei!

When Liu Bei crossed the Micang Mountains to launch a surprise attack on Xiahou Yuan, there were countless opponents.

This was because Liu Bei had ordered Chen Shi to cut off the Ma Ming Ge Road before crossing the Micang Mountain, and as a result, Chen Shi was defeated by Xu Huang, resulting in the death of many soldiers.

Ignoring everyone's advice, Liu Bei insisted on crossing the Micang Mountains, which led to the Dingjun Mountain surprise attack that shook Hanzhong.

When it comes to taking unnecessary risks, Liu Bei was the true king of adventure!

Liu Feng's military tactics were taught to him by Liu Bei himself; his awakened memories of his past life were merely icing on the cake.

Therefore.

Liu Feng strongly opposed Zhuge Liang's strategy of exhausting Cao Pi over three years, advocating instead that they should press on with their remaining strength and take advantage of Cao Pi's illness to kill him.

Simultaneously.

Liu Feng then analyzed for Liu Bei the possibility that Cao Pi might launch a desperate surprise attack on Hanoi. Liu Bei decided to use himself as bait, leaving Hanoi's defenses undefended to give Cao Pi an "opportunity."

The war unfolded as Liu Feng had predicted.

After deciding to launch a surprise attack on Hanoi, Cao Pi ordered Sima Yi and Cao Xiu to garrison troops in Liyang to defend against Liu Feng at Baima Ford and Liu Shan at Yan Ford, and ordered Cao Ren to go to Cangting Ford to defend against Guan Yu.

He secretly ordered Cao Zhen to select elite cavalry and simultaneously dispatch a large number of spies to spy on the defenses of Hanoi, preparing to emulate Cao Cao's surprise attack on Wuchao and take a desperate gamble to directly attack Liu Bei.

In order to lull Liu Bei into a false sense of security, Cao Pi ordered Sima Yi and Cao Xiu to build extensive fortifications on the north bank of the Yellow River, creating the illusion that the defenses were being rigorously maintained.

Half a month ago.

Huang Zhong, who was in charge of the defense of Hanoi, unexpectedly fell from his horse.

Then news came.

Huang Zhong was too badly injured and died that very night.

Liu Bei was deeply saddened and held a funeral for Huang Zhong, and also ordered Chen Dao to temporarily take command of the troops.

Upon learning the news, Cao Pi was overjoyed.

Cao Pi did not doubt the veracity of the news.

Huang Zhong was almost eighty years old. At that age, he could die even while sleeping, let alone fall off a horse.

Cao Pi was always very unhappy with Liu Bei and several of his veteran generals, who kept their lives hanging by a thread.

Upon hearing that Huang Zhong had fallen from his horse and died, Cao Pi wanted to go directly to Liu Bei and mock him: "Old soldier, when are you going to die?"

As for Chen Dao, who was temporarily in command of the troops, Cao Pi looked down on him and even mocked him directly: "Chen Dao is an unknown person, yet he can be a general on the battlefield."
Immediately.

Cao Pi secretly arrived at Cao Zhen's army, mustered five thousand elite cavalry who had been resting and recuperating for many days, and headed straight for Hanoi.

What Cao Pi didn't know was...

As soon as the army entered Hanoi, its whereabouts were discovered by Han spies.

There are only a few roads that can be used for military operations to enter Hanoi. If you are prepared, it is not difficult to find them.

A surprise attack is about taking someone by surprise.

When a surprise attack is actually a trap set by the opponent, it is less about being caught off guard and more about being caught off guard.

"Father, Mother is calling you home."

Dressed in coarse linen like a farmer, the young man walked into the crowd and called out to Liu Bei.

The person who arrived was none other than Liu Feng, who should have been at Baimajin!
Cao Pi created a false impression by substituting beams and pillars on the north bank of the Yellow River, and Liu Feng did the same.

Liu Feng in Baimajin was actually Kou Anguo, a member of the Kou clan of Liu Feng.

Kou Anguo, who impersonated Liu Feng in Jiangling City last time, was once again sent by Liu Feng to Baimajin to impersonate himself.

To avoid being exposed, Liu Feng also sent Yu Fan to Baimajin to give Kou Anguo "frank advice" from time to time.

Now in Hanoi.

The one who truly commanded the troops was not Huang Zhong, who "died after falling from his horse," nor Chen Dao, who was "unknown," but Liu Feng!

Liu Bei bid farewell to the farmers on the ridge of the field, then got up and went elsewhere with Liu Feng.

"How far is the Wei bandit from Wen County?" Liu Bei's expression gradually turned serious.

Liu Feng's lips curled slightly: "Less than sixty li! The Wei traitors hide by day and travel by night, thinking they are well concealed, little do they know they have been under my surveillance for a long time. I just wonder who is coming."

A cold look appeared on Liu Bei's face: "No matter who comes. Since they have chosen to launch a surprise attack on Hanoi, it means that Cao Pi has given up on direct resistance and pinned his hopes on a surprise attack. Hmph! A surprise attack is not something that anyone can succeed at. I am not Chunyu Qiong, and Cao Pi is not Cao Cao."

Liu Feng then asked, "Father, will you stay in Wen County tonight, or will you go with me to set up the ambush?"

Liu Bei replied without hesitation: "Of course we'll go together to set an ambush! My son, do you really want me to sleep in Han Sheng's fake tomb?"

To better lull Cao Pi into a false sense of security, Liu Bei built a temporary residence in front of Huang Zhong's tomb and publicly declared that he would spend every night in front of the tomb to show his remembrance of Huang Zhong.

Upon hearing the news, Cao Pi believed that Liu Bei was deliberately trying to win people's hearts in order to reduce the impact of Huang Zhong's death from falling from his horse on morale.

Although Cao Zhen had doubts, he didn't think much of it.

This is Liu Bei's usual style. When Huo Jun died, Liu Bei stayed overnight at Huo Jun's tomb. Now that Huang Zhong has fallen from his horse and died, it is reasonable for Liu Bei to stay overnight at the tomb.

not to mention.

The arrow is on the string and must be fired.

If you give up the surprise attack because of a little doubt or fear, you might as well just surrender.

In this world, who doesn't risk their life to launch a surprise attack?

Just like Cao Cao in the past, even if Xu You leaked the secret, he still went at the risk of death.

Surprise attack.

It's all about luck!
Cao Pi believed that his luck had not yet dissipated, that he was still the emperor of Wei and the ruler of the world, and that he was certain he could launch a surprise attack and turn the tide!
"Your Majesty, our scouts report that Liu Bei has not returned to the city and is still spending the night in front of Huang Zhong's tomb. However, there are still over a thousand soldiers around him, who should be Liu Bei's White Feather Army." Cao Zhen relayed the intelligence he had gathered.

He added, "Fortunately, Liu Bei did not control Hanoi for long, and Liu Feng slaughtered Zhongda's clan in Hanoi; otherwise, we would not have been able to conceal our whereabouts and arrive here."

Cao Pi sneered: "Liu Feng thinks he has unparalleled military achievements and dares to indiscriminately slaughter other people's clans. How can he expect the powerful clans of Hanoi to be convinced? It serves Liu Bei right that he was captured alive by me!"

Subsequently.

Cao Pi summoned his generals and soldiers, raised his sword, and shouted:

"Huang Zhong, that old scoundrel, fell from his horse and died. This is Heaven's way of punishing the traitorous Han!"

The self-proclaimed emperor Liu Bei, a hypocrite, actually spent the night in front of Huang Zhong's tomb, hoping to win people's hearts in this way, which is truly laughable.

Liu Bei brought about his own destruction; this is Heaven's favor upon the Great Wei. Tonight, I will personally lead you all to capture Liu Bei alive!
The Mandate of Heaven is with me; victory is assured!

Five thousand elite cavalrymen all shouted, "Victory is certain!"

Cao Pi mounted his horse, bow and spear on his back, and shouted, "Follow me into battle!"

Summer nights are bright and clear, with no need for torches, making them perfect for night marches.

Cao Pi dared to launch a surprise attack on Hanoi for this reason as well. With favorable timing, why worry about failing in a surprise attack?

On the high slope.

Liu Bei gazed at the moonlight, reminiscing about the past.

As people get older, they tend to reminisce about the past.

Liu Bei couldn't help but think of how Lü Bu had also launched a surprise attack on Xiapi at night, leading to the fall of Xiapi, the loss of his wife and children, and the near death of Liu Bei.

"Hopefully, we can catch a big fish tonight."

Liu Bei's eyes were fixed intently.

If what came was just one of Cao Pi's generals, it wouldn't be considered a big fish.

If it were Cao Pi himself who came, that would be the big fish Liu Bei wanted.

"Report!"

"The traitor Wei has gone to the old general's tomb."

Upon hearing the scout's report, a cold smile appeared on Liu Bei's lips.

The person who spent the night guarding Huang Zhong's fake tomb was none other than Huang Zhong himself!

However, Huang Zhong was flying Liu Bei's banner, and the White Feather Soldiers were guarding around Huang Zhong's fake tomb.

Under the moonlight.

Huang Zhong wiped the precious carved bow in his hand.

As a military general, Huang Zhong felt that his life had been worthwhile.

Although he lost his wife and children early, Huang Zhong met Liu Bei in his later years, which gave him a second spring on the battlefield.

People can't deny getting old.

In recent years, Huang Zhong's physical functions have also been declining rapidly.

Huang Zhong had an instinctive premonition: death was not far away.

Death was not frightening to Huang Zhong.

For Huang Zhong, a meaningless death was more terrifying than death itself.

Huang Zhong, who had no wife or children, did not want to die in bed and be forgotten. He only wanted to die on the battlefield, wrapped in a horse's hide, to end his life in a glorious way.

to this end.

Huang Zhong also refused the suggestion to take a concubine to continue his lineage.

Compared to Zhong Yao, Huang Zhong had a higher moral standard. He couldn't bring himself to take a teenage girl as a concubine when he was over seventy years old.

If you wish to continue the lineage, you may choose one from within your clan.

but.

These things didn't mean much to Huang Zhong.

Huang Zhong preferred the grandeur and excitement of the battlefield.

Huang Zhong originally thought he had no chance, but unexpectedly Liu Bei wanted to use himself as bait to lure Cao Pi into a surprise attack.

This reminded Huang Zhong of the Battle of Hanzhong, when he followed Liu Bei across the Micang Mountains and finally killed Xiahou Yuan.

"At my age, I am still valued by His Majesty. I cannot let His Majesty down. Let's see who will lift the lid of my coffin tonight." Huang Zhong grinned, his expression slightly ferocious.

The sound of horses' hooves drew closer. Then a horn sounded.

A junior officer in white uniform strode in to report: "General, the Wei bandits are attacking!"

Huang Zhong laughed heartily: "Order everyone to follow me into battle!"

Although the White Feather Soldiers rarely participated in formal battles, as Liu Bei's personal guards, they were rigorously trained by Chen Dao on a daily basis.

They are in no way inferior to seasoned veterans in battle.

Seeing the white-bearded old general riding out, Cao Zhen's eyes widened suddenly: "Huang Zhong? You're not dead?"

Huang Zhong sneered: "Even if you die, I won't. State your name, and I won't kill nameless generals!"

Cao Zhen's eyes instantly turned to terror.

If Huang Zhong didn't die, doesn't that mean Liu Bei had anticipated their surprise attack?

This is a trap!
"Withdraw! Quickly withdraw!"

Cao Zhen was worried about Cao Pi's safety and dared not linger in battle.

however.

Now that Cao Zhen has come all this way, it won't be easy for him to leave.

Huang Zhong, eager to emulate the decisive victory at Dingjun Mountain, was even more unwilling to let Cao Zhen retreat.

"Don't run! Come and fight me one-on-one!"

Huang Zhong's voice was as loud as a bell. He led his troops in a rapid pursuit, determined to kill Cao Zhen and put an end to his life.

On the hilltop.

Liu Bei, however, saw through the clues.

"Those who dare to launch a surprise attack must be determined to die. Now that the Wei vanguard has fled without a fight upon seeing Han Sheng, there must be a reason. Hmm, send a signal to the King of Yan. Cao Pi is very likely in the rear of the Wei army."

Liu Bei, with his rich experience in battle, immediately understood why Cao Zhen was unwilling to get entangled with Huang Zhong.

They went all in with a surprise attack, but then encountered an unexpected problem and gave up.

With such a wavering will, what's the point of launching a surprise attack?

Liu Bei did not believe that the Wei soldiers who had launched the surprise attack were cowards.

With the appearance of the signal.

Liu Feng, who was lying in ambush at the foot of the high slope, suddenly sharpened his eyes.

The ambush troops were all deployed, directly cutting off Cao Pi's rear army's retreat route.

Cao Pi's expression also changed drastically.

Before Cao Pi could figure out the reason, Cao Zhen rushed back from the front: "Huang Zhong is not dead, this is a trap! Your Majesty, leave immediately!"

Cao Pi instinctively tightened his grip on the reins, his gaze turning cold as he looked at the ambush troops that had appeared behind him. He roared, "Once you're in the trap, escaping won't be easy! Since you're already here, what's there to fear in death? Issue my order: fight to the death!"

Seeing Cao Pi's courage, so different from when he was being chased by Liu Feng at Guandu, Cao Zhen was slightly taken aback, but quickly recovered and said, "Yes, sir!"

Cao Pi did not flee, and the spirit of his five thousand elite cavalrymen did not crumble.

In an instant, cries of "fight to the death" echoed across the plains.

"Although you are an enemy, your courage and determination are worthy of respect. In that case, I will use all my strength to keep you here forever!"

Liu Feng's eyes turned cold.

Although it cannot be completely confirmed that Cao Pi has arrived, whether it is Cao Pi himself or one of his generals, Liu Feng cannot underestimate him given their strong will to fight to the death.

War is about to break out.

On one side were the valiant cavalry of Cao Wei, determined to die, and on the other side were the elite troops of the Han Dynasty, waiting to ambush them.

In the midst of the battle.

Cao Pi and Liu Feng locked eyes.

One side was astonished, the other was amused.

Cao Pi shouted sharply, unable to hide his shock: "Liu Feng, what are you doing here?"

Liu Feng chuckled: "Cao Pi, if you can be here, why can't I? Tonight you didn't cut off your beard, abandon your robe, or abandon your wife and concubines to run away, which makes me look at you in a new light."

Cao Pi gritted his teeth in hatred: "I never expected you to dare to use Liu Bei as bait. Aren't you afraid that if Liu Bei dies by accident, you will also be attacked by the ministers?"

Liu Feng chuckled: "Cao Pi, you are ultimately no match for Cao Cao. If Cao Cao were here, he would never ask such a foolish question."

Cao Pi tightened his grip on the reins again, wanting to kill Liu Feng but also fearing Liu Feng's martial prowess.

While pondering countermeasures.

Liu Feng suddenly changed his tone and asked, "Cao Pi, after your Empress Guo and the two noble ladies returned, did they tell you how they pleased me after I captured them, so that I would spare their lives?"

Cao Pi's breathing became rapid, and his eyes widened again: "Liu Feng, what did you do to my Empress and Consort?"

Liu Feng licked his lips: "I must admit, although you are not good at governing the country and commanding troops, you are far superior to me in the art of training women. I had no idea that a simple act of sexual pleasure could involve so many strange and wonderful techniques. If I hadn't always kept my word, I really wouldn't have wanted to let them go."

The veins on Cao Pi's forehead began to bulge.

Although Liu Feng did not explicitly state how Empress Guo and the other two had pleased him, this evasive manner of speaking, coupled with Liu Feng's expression, only made Cao Pi more convinced that Empress Guo and the other two had pleased Liu Feng through sexual intercourse, and that they had even used tactics taught to them by Cao Pi.

How could Cao Pi tolerate this?

"Liu Feng, you treacherous dog, I will kill you!" Cao Zhen felt his eyes blazing with fury.

Liu Feng, however, remained calm and composed: "You're already angry?"

Back when you stole Zhen Mi, Yuan Xi's wife, Yuan Xi never intended to kill you. When you stole Cao Cao's concubine, Cao Cao never thought of coming out of his coffin to kill you.

Besides, I didn't force anyone; it was Empress Guo and the other two who actively tried to please me. I'm also a victim."

Seeing Liu Feng getting more and more excited, Cao Pi could no longer hold back. His blood boiled, and he charged at Liu Feng with his spear, startling his personal guard Xu Yi so much that his soul almost left his body!

"Your Majesty, you must not act rashly!"

However, Xu Yi was too late; Cao Pi had already charged straight at Liu Feng on horseback.

Finally, I fell for it!

Liu Feng was always adept at using verbal provocation to anger his opponents and make them act irrationally.

When people become irrational, they make frequent mistakes.

Just like now.

Cao Pi could have fought under the cover of his personal guards, but he couldn't stand Liu Feng's words and took the lead.

Not everyone is qualified to lead from the front!

After exchanging blows for a few breaths, Cao Pi felt a numbness in the mouth of his hand and broke out in a cold sweat.

Three questions in my mind:
Where am I?
Who am I?
What am I doing?
"Please do not harm His Majesty, Xu Yi is here!"

In a critical moment.

Xu Yi stood in front of Cao Pi, blocking Liu Feng's spear, and shouted, "The strength of the Prince of Yan is nothing more than this!"

Such a crude attempt at provocation failed to even provoke Liu Feng in the slightest. Instead of getting angry, Liu Feng kindly advised, "Xu Yi, I can actually tell fortunes. You will be beheaded by a man named Zhong Hui, who is Zhong Yao's youngest son. Why don't you surrender to me, and I will guarantee your safety?"

Xu Yi angrily retorted, "Divination is all a lie! How could I possibly be stabbed by a three-year-old child?"

Liu Feng wielded his spear with ease: "Children grow up too. Sons of powerful families can easily rise to high positions. Killing you is no big deal."

When Cao Pi saw Xu Yi chatting idly with Liu Feng on the battlefield, he was furious: "Xu Yi, what are you doing! Kill Liu Feng for me!"

"Cao Pi treats you far worse than Cao Cao treated your father." Liu Feng's verbal barrage and Cao Pi's angry shouts made Xu Yi anxious.

Taking advantage of Xu Yi's unstable state of mind, Liu Feng struck Xu Yi's warhorse with a heavy spear.

The warhorse neighed in pain, almost throwing Xu Yi off balance.

Having finally managed to control his raging warhorse, Liu Feng's spear had already pierced Xu Yi's vulnerable spot.

Puff.

The spearhead pierced through the gap in the armor. This valiant general, who was recorded in history as having been killed by Zhong Hui under a pretext, died today under Liu Feng's spear.

"Cao Pi, it's your turn!"

Although it was a soft laugh, it sounded more terrifying to Cao Pi than a furious threat.

"Stop this thief!"

Cao Pi, his hands trembling, gave orders to his men.

Soldiers against soldiers, against generals.

In the midst of the melee, Liu Feng's fierce soldiers on either side also charged forward one after another.

As Cao Pi watched the ever-growing number of Han soldiers around him, despair gradually crept into his eyes.

"Am I destined to die here?"

Cao Pi was unwilling to accept this.

Why was Liu Feng able to predict things correctly every time?
Is Liu Feng my nemesis?
however.

Even if Cao Pi was unwilling, he could not change the defeat of his army at this moment.

As time went on, most of Cao Pi's five thousand elite cavalrymen were killed. Although the remaining elite cavalrymen were still fighting tenaciously, their exhaustion and decline were visibly spreading.

In contrast, the Han army grew stronger and stronger with each battle, and their numbers increased with each fight.

"As expected, I'm getting old; I couldn't even kill this traitor." Huang Zhong panted heavily as he looked at Cao Zhen before him.

Cao Zhen was also panting heavily.

Compared to Huang Zhong lamenting his old age, Cao Zhen's mentality was even more broken.

A man in his prime couldn't even kill an old man who was almost eighty!

This made Cao Zhen feel a sense of powerlessness: If this old general were twenty years younger, I would surely have been killed!

"Come again!"

Huang Zhong suddenly removed his armor, leaving only his helmet, and charged at Cao Zhen once more.

Reduce defense, increase flexibility.

Seeing Huang Zhong's appearance, Cao Zhen's pupils shrank: This old man is going to fight me to the death!

Cao Zhen dared not underestimate him in the slightest, brandishing his spear and responding cautiously.

Just as Cao Zhen had predicted.

Huang Zhong is going all out!

At this moment, Huang Zhong had no regard for life or death, nor did he care about the aftermath of the battle. Even if he died here, Huang Zhong was determined to kill Cao Zhen!

defense?

What do I, an old man nearing eighty, need for defense!
The tomb has been repaired.

If they die, just bury them directly.

"Damn it!"

Cao Zhen was both shocked and furious.

Huang Zhong, who only attacked and never defended, suddenly saw his combat power increase dramatically.

Despite Cao Zhen's careful and cautious approach, he was still firmly suppressed by Huang Zhong.

"You think you're so brave?"

Cao Zhen, who had been suppressed for a long time, also lost his temper.

Either way, I'll die, but even if I die, I'll take the person in front of me with me.

"Haha! That's how it should be! It's your honor to fight to the death with me!"

On the high slope.

Liu Bei's gaze also fell upon Huang Zhong, who had removed his armor and was fighting desperately against Cao Zhen, and he sighed inwardly.

Given the current advantages of the Han army, there is no need for Huang Zhong to fight so desperately.

In the past, Liu Bei would have definitely sent someone to stop Huang Zhong.

But today, Liu Bei does not want to stop it.

Liu Bei knew very well that Huang Zhong's physical functions had been declining rapidly in recent years, and no one could predict whether tomorrow or an accident would come first.

This might be Huang Zhong's last truly exhilarating battle. (End of Chapter)