Wei Xiaobao's Three Kingdoms Adventure

Chapter 111 Helping Liu Bei Capture Xiaoguan

When Wei Xiaobao returned to Chen's house, he immediately asked about Zhang Liao's recent situation and brought up Cao Cao, making Chen Deng believe that Cao Cao valued talent and wanted to win over Zhang Liao.

When Chen Deng heard that it was Cao Cao who asked Wei Xiaobao to rescue Zhang Liao, he wanted to go to the prison immediately to release Zhang Liao, and then drive the carriage to send Zhang Liao to Xu Du.

Wei Xiaobao was worried that Chen Deng might run into Lü Bu after leaving the city, so he quickly advised, "Pengcheng to Xiapi is only a hundred miles away. If we go to rescue Zhang Liao now, we might run into Lü Bu right after leaving the city. Even if we avoid Lü Bu, if he discovers Zhang Liao's escape after entering the city and sends his troops after us, we might not be able to escape. I do have a solution, but I'm worried you might get implicated."

Chen Deng hurriedly asked, "What's your plan, Lord Wei?"

Wei Xiaobao said, "Now that Pengcheng has been captured by General Liu, the Prime Minister's purpose in making this arrangement is to cut off the connection between Xia Pi and Xiaoguan. The next step is to send troops to attack Xiaoguan, so that Lü Bu cannot take care of both ends."

Chen Deng hurriedly flattered him, "The Prime Minister's military strategy is truly remarkable. Although this plan is dangerous, it can directly capture the vital point of Xuzhou. With General Guan guarding the city, Lü Bu will be unable to launch a counterattack. Xiaoguan is already ours."

Wei Xiaobao said, "But Chen Gong is holding on to Xiaoguan and won't come out. If the siege continues for too long, Lü Bu's reinforcements will bypass Pengcheng and leave. I'm afraid the Prime Minister is in danger."

Chen Deng also became worried and said, "Yes, Chen Gong is very resourceful and will definitely wait until Lü Bu comes to rescue him. If he is attacked from both inside and outside, it will be difficult to deal with."

Wei Xiaobao said, "If you can persuade Lü Bu to let Zhang Liao lead the troops to rescue Xiaoguan, then there is no need to be afraid."

"Zhang Liao's martial power is not much inferior to Lu Bu, and his intelligence is even better than Lu Bu's. I'm afraid this man will be no easier to deal with than Lu Bu."

"What if Zhang Liao led his troops to Xiaopei, and Chen Gong abandoned Xiaoguan and went out to pursue Zhang Liao?"

Chen Deng suddenly realized something and said, "Great, Lord Wei, what a brilliant plan!"

Wei Xiaobao laughed awkwardly and said, "I've been with the Prime Minister for a long time, and I've learned a few tricks from him. It's nothing serious. But if this trick succeeds, you can no longer stay in Xia Pi."

Chen Deng said, "That's fine. As long as Zhang Liao is willing to surrender to the Prime Minister, Lü Bu and Chen Gong won't doubt me."

Wei Xiaobao and Chen Deng agreed that Wei Xiaobao would go to the prison to visit Zhang Liao, and then Chen Deng would go to the prefect's residence to wait for Lu Bu.

Wei Xiaobao had Chen Deng's token in his hand and easily entered the Xia Pi prison to meet Zhang Liao.

Zhang Liao was in a depressed mood at the time. When he saw Wei Xiaobao, he didn't know how to start talking.

Wei Xiaobao waited for the jailer to leave before speaking, "General Zhang, my second brother heard that you were imprisoned by Lü Bu, so he asked me to come and rescue you."

Zhang Liao felt ashamed and said, "I never thought that my loyalty to General Lu would lead to Yunchang sending someone to save my life. I don't know how Brother Wei got into Xia Pi City, and how he was able to visit him in prison."

Wei Xiaobao said, "Things are quite complicated here, and this isn't the place to discuss. I've already made an agreement with Chen Deng. He'll persuade Lü Bu, and I'll let you lead the troops to rescue Xiaoguan. This is all just a ruse. Once you leave the city, head towards Xiaopei. My third brother and I will naturally bring people to meet you."

Zhang Liao said, "I, Zhang Wenyuan, have lived an upright life. How could I possibly lead my troops to surrender to the enemy?"

Wei Xiaobao cursed you for being so stubborn in his heart and said, "If you die, my second brother will have to pay with his life. My eldest and third brothers will also die on the same day and year as my second brother. Aren't you killing three people? My second brother said you were a hero of the time, so you should die on the battlefield. Don't you feel cowardly to die at the hands of Lu Bu?"

Seeing Zhang Liao still hesitant, Wei Xiaobao continued, "After Lü Bu dispatches you, Chen Deng will also send a letter to Chen Gong, falsely claiming you've rebelled. Then, Chen Gong will naturally lead his troops to attack you. I've made my words very clear, and I've completed the task my second brother entrusted me with. As for whether you wish to live, that's up to you." Wei Xiaobao believed that even if Zhang Liao was unwilling to surrender to Liu Bei, he would not reveal this plan. By sharing his plan with Zhang Liao, Wei Xiaobao intended to make Zhang Liao's decision difficult after receiving Lü Bu's order, thereby increasing Lü Bu's suspicion of him.

Wei Xiaobao may not be good at commanding troops and fighting wars, but when it comes to guessing other people's thoughts and sowing discord among them, he has never failed from Shenlong Island to the Palace of the King of Yunnan.

Wei Xiaobao left the prison and returned to Chen Mansion. He learned from the servants in the mansion that Lu Bu had returned to the city. After leaving his token, he quickly rode Jueying out of the city.

Not long after leaving the city, Wei Xiaobao saw a familiar figure in front of him.

Wei Xiaobao whipped his horse and rushed forward, and it turned out to be his old acquaintance Tang Zhou.

Tang Zhou heard the sound of horse hooves behind him and turned back to look. When he saw clearly that the person coming was Wei Xiaobao, he drew his bow and shot an arrow without saying a word.

Wei Xiaobao didn't take Tang Zhou's archery skills seriously at all, but he didn't know that Tang Zhou had followed Lu Bu for many years and had already mastered the skill of shooting an arrow through a target from a hundred paces away.

Wei Xiaobao yelled, "Tang Zhou, you cowardly bastard, if you have the guts, don't run away! Oh, and you're a eunuch, you don't have any guts!"

Tang Zhou had no intention of shooting an arrow at Wei Xiaobao. After all, Wei Xiaobao was now Cao Cao's subordinate, and he had only drawn his bow to frighten Wei Xiaobao and stop chasing him. However, when he heard Wei Xiaobao's sarcastic and insulting remarks, he suddenly shot an arrow straight at Wei Xiaobao's chest.

The two were not far apart, and it was too late for Wei Xiaobao to dodge the arrow, so he could only take it with his chest.

With a snap, the flying arrow was blocked by the precious robe, but it also caused Wei Xiaobao to feel a sharp pain in his chest.

Wei Xiaobao rubbed his chest and cursed: "Damn it, you damned eunuch, how dare you lay hands on me!"

Tang Zhou shouted from his horse, "Wei Xiaobao, I've long suspected you were playing tricks in Runan last time. Even though you didn't summon the Heavenly God to possess you today, you're still invulnerable to swords and spears. You must be wearing some strange armor underneath."

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself that this arrow had actually allowed this kid to discover the clue.

Jueying didn't dare to run away anymore to protect his master, and Wei Xiaobao could only watch Tang Zhou disappear into the night.

Wei Xiaobao returned to Xiaopei and was still pondering, "Tang Zhou escaped from Xiapi in the middle of the night but didn't go to Xiaoguan. Where on earth is this bastard going? I won't worry about it for now, as long as he's not going to Xiaoguan to tip off the enemy."

When Liu Bei saw Wei Xiaobao return, he first asked about his rescue of Zhang Liao. Noticing that Wei Xiaobao kept rubbing his chest, he asked, "Bozhi, were you injured on your trip to Xiapi?"

Wei Xiaobao shook his head in denial and said, "Brother, if Zhang Liao refuses to surrender, can you send me and my third brother to rescue him after we capture Xiaoguan?"

Liu Bei also shook his head and said, "There are not many soldiers and horses in Xiaopei City. We have to rely on Chen Deng's strategy to attack Xiaoguan. If we capture Xiaoguan and then send troops to you, I am afraid that if Chen Gong attacks again, we will not be able to hold it."

Wei Xiaobao also knew that he didn't know much about military operations and fighting, so he could only listen to Liu Bei's arrangements.

(End of this chapter)