Zhang Fei was startled.

Liu Bei said nothing and closed his eyes slightly, still thinking about how to deal with Xiahou Dun's pursuit.

This Northern Expedition was actually too hasty for Liu Bei.

There is a gap in military strength.

The soldiers' equipment and weapons are numerous and inferior.

Although he was assisted by Xu Shu, a capable counselor, the real decision-maker could only be Liu Bei himself.

After this battle, Liu Bei was extremely nervous. He could seize some rest time and quickly closed his eyes to rest. As for what Zhang Fei was shouting, Liu Bei had no intention of listening carefully.

This third brother has a temperamental nature?

Every little thing can cause a lot of trouble.

Liu Bei ignored Zhang Fei. Guan Yu, who had his eyes closed to rest, opened his eyes.

"The Neixiang soldiers are the team that defeated Hou Cheng?" Guan Yu raised his eyebrows and spoke in a low voice, but he was not angry or intimidating, making people unable to resist.

Guan Yu was arrogant all his life, and he always looked down upon the so-called celebrities and scholar-bureaucrats. On the contrary, Guan Yu respected talents from humble backgrounds.

Xiahou Dun sent Xiahou Lan, and Hou became a general. He led a partial division of Cao's army to Xinye, and almost captured Liu Bei's lair. This incident caused quite a stir a while ago.

Guan Yu also heard about it.

Although his information is not as well-informed as Zhang Fei's, he has heard about it.

Guan Yu didn't take Xia Houlan and his like seriously.

But Hou Cheng is not a nameless sin. This man was a strong general under Wen Hou Lu Bu. When Guan Yu was in Xuzhou, he met Hou Cheng several times and was fairly familiar with this man's abilities.

The Neixiang soldiers were able to defeat Hou Cheng's troops, but their leading general was not a single figure.

When Jian Yong heard Guan Yu's question, he quickly said: "General Guan, Wei Shi is a county lieutenant in Neixiang County and the person who organized the Neixiang Army. It is said that this man was born in the Wei family of Nanyang, but he came from a poor family. It is impossible to verify the truth.

Fake?"

When Jian Yong was in Pingyuan, he followed Liu Bei and was very familiar with the temperaments of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Guan Yu despised the scholar-bureaucrats, but he loved his soldiers as much as his sons.

Zhang Fei respects scholars but despises soldiers.

When Jian Yong faced Liu Bei's two sworn brothers, he also had a headache and did not dare to be disrespectful.

Liu Bei can ignore Zhang Fei's anger.

Guan Yu also joined the discussion, and Liu Bei finally couldn't sit still.

"Wei Shi, Lieutenant of Neixiang County? It turns out it's him..." Liu Bei moved his hips. Sitting for a long time made his thighs sore and uncomfortable.

Age is not forgiving.

After just one trip on horseback to Yexian County, Liu Bei felt that his energy was low, his body was not as good as before, and he was very weak.

Wei Shi.

Liu Bei finally remembered that his wife Mi Zhen had recommended this person to him.

Mi Zhu and Mi Fang also mentioned that Wei Shi was a man who attached great importance to profits and was obsessed with money. Now it seems that he has some abilities. As for whether he can be used, it remains to be seen.

Put it under Zhao Yun's hands and practice it, but it is a safe strategy.

If they are really transferred to the command of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, they are the main force. If there is a mistake that affects the overall outcome of the Northern Expedition, it will be a big trouble.

Thinking of this, Liu Bei waved his hands towards Guan and Zhang and said: "Yun Chang, Yide, don't argue about this matter. Since Wei Shi has agreed, let him stay at Zilong's place. Just in time, take over."

There is a task down here to lure the enemy, which needs Zilong to complete?"

Wei Shi followed Zhao Yun to Liu Bei's army in Bowangpo.

When he led the Neixiang soldiers to camp down, he was not aware of the debate in Liu Bei's camp, nor did he know that a difficult task would soon fall on him.

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South of Ye County.

A large group of Cao's cavalry was advancing rapidly along the official road.

This official road was the main road leading from Yingchuan County to Nanyang County in Jingzhou under the imperial edict when the Han Dynasty was strong and tens of thousands of people were used to build it.

After more than a hundred years of changes, although the official roads have been ruined, several pavilions and post houses are still there, but the pages that symbolize the dignity of the Han Dynasty have long since disappeared.

Cao Qiyou shouted and marched south. Judging from the flags they carried, the characters "Jianwu General Xiahou" were fluttering in the wind. Under the general flag, there were several generals of Cao's army riding side by side.

"Wen Ze, you and I in Ye County worked together to frustrate Liu Bei for a while, which was really satisfying. It's a pity that Liu Bei's legs are so fast that he escaped."

"Now, what we have to do is to hurry up and chase after Liu Bei to prevent Liu Bei from escaping south again. When we reach Wancheng and Xinye, you and I will capture Liu Bei, escort him back to Xudu, and present him to the emperor's palace.

Before, then, haha..."

Xiahou Dun rode a tall black horse, with a pair of eyes like a falcon. He looked around triumphantly and heard Xiahou Lan's dejection when he was defeated.

Beside him, Cao Yujin's face was sallow and he looked not very good. After hearing Xiahou Dun's bold words, he remained silent for a while and did not reply.

In terms of the time when he defected to Cao Cao, Yu Jin was relatively early, but in terms of closeness, he could not compare with Xiahou.

The Xiahou family and the Cao family are related by marriage. Although they have different surnames, they are Cao Cao's clan brothers, and their relationship is unusual.

After thinking about it for a long time, Yu Jin finally said: "Yuan Rang, I have a worry. Liu Bei launched such a large-scale Northern Expedition and retreated after just one battle. Do you think there is any fraud?"

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"Is there a lie? What's the lie? Liu Bei's soldiers are all newly recruited straw-shoe soldiers. Apart from running fast like him, what else do they have?"

Xiahou Dun laughed loudly.

Compared with Cao Cao's powerful soldiers, Liu Bei's soldiers are indeed inferior.

The repeated defeats almost wiped out all of Liu Bei's old soldiers. Even if there were still some who could fight, they had long since lost the courage to fight hard.

"I have heard that Xia Houlan and Hou Cheng's defeat in Xinye this time was caused by Liu Bei's new army. We must not underestimate the enemy."

Yu Jin was a cautious man, and when he heard that Xiahou Dun meant to look down on Liu Bei, he hurriedly tried to persuade him.

However, Hou Cheng was okay if he didn't mention Xiahou Lan, but he became angry when he mentioned Xiahou Dun.

"Huh, Wen Ze, you don't have to say it. I have already received the reward for my defeat. Xia Houlan, an incompetent coward, has surrendered to Liu Bei. When I take Xinye City, I must take his head and then hold a clan meeting.

His name will be expelled from the Xiahou family book."

Xiahou Dun selected Xiahou Lan as the commander of his partial division.

The original intention was to give this family member a chance to make meritorious deeds, but Xiahou Lan failed to live up to expectations. Not only did he fail to make meritorious deeds, but he also suffered a huge defeat, which made Xiahou Dun lose face.

"Report to General Xiahou, five miles ahead from Bowang Slope, Liu Bei's army was found to have set up camp blocking the way..."
Chapter completed!