Three Kingdoms: Fusion of Entries, Change of Destiny

Chapter 38 Liu Dai's death gives Cao Cao his chance
Jibei Prime Minister Bao Xin was really frightened by Liu Dai's sudden action.

When he came to his senses, he quickly dissuaded him:
"Governor, you must not go into battle lightly!

There were more than 100,000 bandit soldiers. The people were in panic and the soldiers had no fighting spirit.

We should prioritize defense.
When they have been unable to conquer for a long time and their morale is declining,
As soon as the reinforcements arrive,
We will surely defeat the Yellow Turbans and reclaim our lost territory!"

To be honest, Bao Xin’s suggestion is still very safe.

Unfortunately, Liu Dai had a very high opinion of himself. He said:

"Cao Cao defeated the Black Mountain Army of 100,000 with only 7,000 men.

Gongsun Zan defeated the Yellow Turban army of 300,000 with only 20,000 soldiers!
If it were me, Liu Dai, would I defend the city to the death?

Wouldn't this make the world laugh at you?"

Bao Xin thought to himself, "The problem is, you're not Cao Cao or Gongsun Zan!"

Of course, this kind of words cannot be said out loud.
Saying this would only arouse Liu Dai's rebelliousness.

Therefore, Bao Xin could only persuade him earnestly.

But Liu Dai was too stubborn and refused to listen at all.

In fact, he has his own plans.
After all, he was in charge of Yanzhou for only two short years.
If the Yellow Turbans are left alone,

I am afraid that I will lose the support of the local gentry in Yanzhou.

Furthermore, if he could not defeat the invading Yellow Turban Army, how could he control Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu, and Cao Cao, the governor of Dongjun?
Moreover, if we can defeat the Yellow Turban Army and then recruit them, we can make a fortune.

Taking all the above into consideration,

Liu Dai chose to ignore Bao Xin's dissuasion and insisted on leading his soldiers out of the city...

Liu Dai led 5,000 elite cavalry out of the city, intending to defeat the Yellow Turbans' vanguard cavalry first.

But when he arrived at the front of the battle, he suddenly discovered that something was wrong with the Yellow Turban Army's vanguard!
Why are the people standing in the front just a bunch of ragged people?

"Damn those Yellow Turban bandits! They're using the common people as their vanguard!" Liu Dai gritted his teeth and gave the order, "Shoot!"

“???” Liu Dai’s soldiers were all stunned when they heard the order.

Aren’t those in the front just ordinary people?

Why shoot arrows?
But a man like Liu Dai, who was born noble, would never care about the lives of the common people.

In their eyes, the people are nothing but grass.

Once you cut a crop, it will grow again.

Now that we have been coerced by the bandits to attack our officers and soldiers, we are colluding with the bandits and committing unforgivable crimes!
Liu Dai saw that his soldiers were hesitant and unwilling to shoot,

He immediately whipped a soldier in the face with a horse whip.

"What are you waiting for? I tell you to shoot!"

Hearing the screams of the soldiers being beaten, the others no longer dared to disobey Liu Dai's orders and drew their bows and arrows to shoot at the refugees.

The screams of the people made Liu Dai's soldiers look distressed, but they could do nothing.

however,
When Liu Dai's arrows were almost used up,
The Yellow Turban Army's vanguard general Wu Ba, leading three thousand light cavalry, appeared!
Wu Ba was originally an officer and soldier in Qingzhou. After surrendering to Sima Ju, he became the number one vanguard general under Sima Ju.

Liu Dai saw the enemy's vanguard cavalry finally appear,
So he immediately gave the order, "All troops attack!"

Liu Dai led the charge and looked quite brave indeed.

But although he was brave, he forgot to use his brain.

After Sima Ju exchanged a few moves with Liu Dai, he pretended to be defeated and led his troops to retreat.

Liu Dai saw that the Yellow Turban Army was indeed "vulnerable",
So he didn't care whether the soldiers behind him caught up or not,
He actually took the lead and chased after Wu Ba's cavalry.

But it didn't take long to chase him out.
Liu Dai suddenly felt something empty under his body, and then he flew into the air!

It turned out that his warhorse was stuck in the mud and threw him out due to inertia.

"I was careless!" Liu Dai knew something was wrong while he was in the air.

really,

A loud laugh came from behind him.
"You foolish fellow, I will send you to see Huang Tian today!!"

Sima Ju, the chief commander of the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou,
Riding on a tall, handsome, dark warhorse,
He slowly walked up to Liu Dai with a spear in hand.

Liu Dai was about to speak,

Sima Ju raised his spear and thrust it forward.
A bullet lodged in his throat.

Pity the princes who fought against Dong Zhuo back then,

A provincial governor,
He died in such a confused manner at the hands of the thief E whom he despised the most.

As soon as the commander was dead, the cavalry behind Liu Dai turned around and fled. Bao Xin, who was in charge of the city,
After learning from the defeated soldiers that Liu Dai had died in battle,
He quickly said to the guards around him:

"Hurry up and pass the order down. Everyone must stay out of the battle and defend the city to the death!"

"Yes!" The guards ran away madly.

Given the current situation, even if Bao Xin didn't say anything, I'm afraid no one would dare to go out and fight the Yellow Turban Army, right?
"Send another letter to General Cao of Dongjun, asking him to come to our aid as soon as possible!!"

Bao Xin thought about it and felt that it was not safe enough, so he gave another order:
"Three urgent letters sent in quick succession, extremely urgent!!!"

……

The war is about to begin,

Cao Yan also had to shift his focus from civil affairs to military affairs.

now,

Xun Yu went south to Chenliu,
Cao Yan wants to train the new army.
All political affairs can only be handed over to Xi Zhicai for the time being.

Cavalry camp.

Cao Yan was directing the soldiers to train formations and drills.

Cao Cao hurried over with three urgent letters for help sent by Bao Xin.

"Zi'an!" Cao Cao shouted at the top of his voice as he entered the camp.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yan asked the soldiers to continue training, and he himself came to Cao Cao.

"Brother, is there any latest news about Liu Dai?" Cao Yan asked with a smile.

Cao Cao first looked Cao Yan up and down for a while, then said: "Liu Dai, dead!"

Cao Yan remained expressionless, even the curve of his mouth didn't change at all, which made Cao Cao even more surprised.

"Can you tell fortunes or see through the mysteries of heaven, kid? You calculated all this correctly?!" Cao Cao lightly punched Cao Yan on the chest and asked with a smile.

Cao Yan replied, "Enough of the idle chatter! Let's immediately assemble our troops and prepare our horses, and cross the river to the south!"

Cao Cao laughed heartily and was in a good mood.

But after laughing, he suddenly asked, "Zi'an, how is the training of the three thousand cavalry going?"

Cao Yan shook his head and said, "As you can see, it's just a decoration now."

"At least they follow orders and have strict military discipline. They are much better than those haphazardly assembled Yellow Turbans."

"Brother, the Yellow Turbans of Qingzhou have gone through many trials and tribulations, so don't underestimate them," Cao Yan warned.

Cao Cao nodded seriously and said, "I understand."

"You know what the hell!" Cao Yan's eyes were filled with distrust, and he was complaining in his heart: "Historically, you were careless and were besieged by the Yellow Turban Army. If Bao Xin hadn't risked his life to save you, you would have been finished long ago!"

Now that he knew this history, Cao Yan naturally couldn't let Lao Cao repeat the same mistake.

He warned again, "Brother, since you know I can tell fortunes, you must listen to me."

"You talk, I'm listening." Cao Cao subconsciously stood up straight.

"Don't risk it alone! Don't risk it alone! Don't risk it alone!"

Say the important thing three times!

Cao Cao burst out laughing.

Cao Yan said again: "Repeat it."

"..." Cao Cao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he still repeated: "Don't take risks alone! Don't take risks alone! Don't take risks alone!"

Cao Yan nodded, and then he felt a little relieved.

Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "I must take these 3,000 cavalrymen with me."

Cao Yan frowned and said, "But they don't have a suitable leader yet..."

The voice has not fallen,

Suddenly a soldier came hurriedly to report,
"Report! My lord, Captain! There are two men at the door, requesting to see you. They call themselves Xiahou Lan and Zhao Yun!"

“Fuck!!!!” Cao Yan almost jumped up, then grabbed Lao Cao’s arm and dragged him out.

"Zi'an, you...how can this be disgraceful?" Cao Cao asked helplessly as he was dragged along.

"Brother, your future number one general, the First Cavalry Commander, is here!"

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(End of this chapter)