Xu Chu wielded his sword to deflect the random arrows aimed at his vital parts, and was charging forward when suddenly his horse neighed and uncontrollably rushed out under the bridge.

There was a loud bang, and Xu Chu and his horse fell into the white river. The water splashed several feet high, and a faint rainbow actually appeared under the morning sun.

Cao Cao was shocked and ordered his men to salvage the fish. He ignored the battle and sent an order to withdraw his troops.

Huang Zhong then led his troops forward and fired indiscriminately at Hanoi, killing countless more of Cao's troops.

Seeing Cao's army retreating in embarrassment, all the soldiers heaved a sigh of relief. Huang Zhong drew back his bow and everyone gave him a thumbs up. He was really an expert archer.

Liu Qi shook his head and said, "I was waiting for Xu Chu to rush across the bridge and then capture him, but General Huang shot him too early!"

Huang Zhong stroked his beard and said with a smile: "As I get older, I can't help it anymore!"

The generals couldn't help but laugh again, and Zhuge Liang suddenly blushed. Are these two people talking about the same thing?

At this time, Kou Feng, who was in charge of the inspection, came to report that Cao Jun was digging embankments upstream to block the river channel, as if he wanted to cut off the Baihe River and attack again.

Liu Qi was about to send troops to stop it, but Zhuge Liang laughed and said: "Don't worry, general, there will be heavy rain within three days. Cao's army will dig the river channel and reap the consequences."

Liu Qi saw that the sky was cloudless, but he did not know when a halo appeared. He knew that what Zhuge Liang said was true, and ordered all camps to repair ditches to prepare for rain.

After Xu Chu was picked up, Cao Cao personally followed him around and directed his soldiers to treat him with all his strength.

Among the three thousand armored soldiers, the outer layer of armor could block bows and arrows. Xu Chu's armor was thicker and naturally invincible on horseback. But once off the horse, someone would need help to remove the armor.

Is it okay to fall into the water?

He sank directly to the bottom of the river. Although he escaped the random arrows, Xu Chu's water resistance was not good and he poured water into the river fiercely. By the time Cao's army pulled him ashore at the cost of hundreds of casualties, he had already passed out.

Because he drank too much water, his stomach was bloated, and the armor was stuck and he couldn't move back down. So we had to hang him upside down with a rope and control the water to rescue him.

After struggling for more than half an hour, Xu Chu finally woke up. His face was pale, his throat was swollen and sore, and he could not speak.

When Cao Cao saw that he was safe and sound, he felt a stone fall in his heart. He asked the doctor to take care of him and rest. He returned to his account and asked, "Why did the mount suddenly get frightened?".

Xu Chu's mount was naturally salvaged. Although the horse was dead, the armor was still usable. It was no easy task to make one.

Cao Xiu reported: "The horse was shot in both eyes."

Cao Cao thought of the veteran general next to Liu Qi, with his bow and arrow ready, and Xu Chu fell into the river. He twisted his beard and sighed: "Why are there so many strange people under Liu Qi's command?"

Cheng Yu said: "Looking at the depth of Liu Qi's city, it is far superior to Liu Bei. This person will be a trouble to his confidants in the future and needs to be eliminated early."

Cao Cao nodded and said: "Liu Bei was killed by Cai Mao earlier. I thought he had eliminated a powerful enemy, but I didn't expect Liu Qi to be able to win people's hearts. Once he takes control of Jingzhou, he will do more harm than Sun Quan. We should take advantage of this moment to wipe out Jiangnan in one fell swoop."

Cheng Yu offered his advice: "Liu Qi set up a defense line at Baihe, occupying a favorable location, and worshiped Zhuge as his military advisor. Xu Shu willingly followed him. This person may not have gained a reputation in vain, so the Prime Minister should not be careless."

Cao Cao stroked his beard and smiled and said: "In the battle of Bowang, I think the two men's troops were not good enough. It's just that Xiahou Dun underestimated the enemy and was careless, so there is nothing to worry about. Cao Hong is approaching with his troops, waiting for Han Hao to dig out the river channel and cut off the Baihe River.

Shui, go all out to Wancheng, capture Liu Qi alive, rescue the two generals, and Jingzhou will be at your fingertips."

In the evening, Cao Hong's troops arrived. From Bowang to Wancheng, Cao's army was encamped for dozens of miles. The momentum was so great that Nanyang was shaken.

Xun You arrived with the army and offered advice: "Although we lost Bowangpo, our army still has superior strength. Now that the Prime Minister's troops are entering Nanyang, we can send people to spread rumors: Although Liu Qi won by luck, it is difficult to stop the Prime Minister's power."

, defeated Bowang City in a battle. Jingzhou will definitely be shaken. Sun Quan and Zhao Fan are waiting and watching. When they see Liu Qi losing power, they will raise their troops."

Cao Cao nodded and said: "What Gongda said is absolutely true. Liu Qi's foundation is not stable. As long as Jingzhou's people are stirred up and Sun Quan and Zhao Fan are involved in the rebellion, how can they not be defeated?"

After dark, Han Hao returned to camp and resumed his duties. There was only one place in the upper reaches of the Baihe River that could be excavated. However, the terrain here was higher in the west than in the east. The river water could only be diverted to the east. There were camps around it. Once the Baihe River rose, it would be dangerous. Please think twice.

Cao Cao thought that Han Hao was slacking off and said coldly: "I will go with Zhai Yuan tomorrow and add three thousand troops. When the river is cut off, I can cross the river in one day, so why do we need to camp again?"

The next day, Cao Cao ordered each battalion to build boats and rafts. Once the river water became shallow, they built pontoon bridges to cross the river.

He also sent people to Nanyang and spread rumors throughout Jingzhou that Cao Jun had besieged Wancheng, Liu Qi was in danger of escaping, and Jingzhou would surely fall.

At this time, Liu Qi was also mobilizing troops. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, etc. arrived with troops one after another and stationed troops along the river to confront Cao Jun.

Although each of them only had 3,000 soldiers, the flags of these men were raised on the river bank, which was a great deterrent. Cao Jun did not dare to cross the river at all.

In the afternoon, the weather suddenly turned cloudy and the southeasterly wind became stronger. Han Hao had already dug the river channel and led the water to the foot of Bowang Slope, spreading it all over the countryside. Due to the change in weather, he did not dare to block the river channel and came to ask for orders.

Cao Cao sent an order to block the river at night. When the river dries up at dawn, he can rush to the other side in one go.

Xun You said: "If we cut off the Baihe River today, Liu Qi will definitely notice it, but he will do nothing. I expect that he will wait until the army crosses the river and flood it with water. We need to send troops to garrison."

Cao Cao smiled and said: "Don't worry, Gongda. I have already known that I ordered Zhai Yuan to help Han Hao to prevent the enemy from destroying the river mouth."

After dark, the night wind became stronger and stronger. Cao Cao was playing chess with Cheng Yu in the tent. Hearing the howling of the wind, he smiled and said, "God is really helping me!"

Cheng Yu wondered: "Why did the Prime Minister say this?"

Cao Cao laughed and said: "I sent an order to cross the river at dawn to confuse the enemy's ears. We will prepare at the third watch tonight and launch a surprise attack at the fourth watch. When we reach the other side, there is no need to attack, but the wood of the boats and rafts will be burned. At this time, the southeast wind

Just in time, fires were set along the river, and the thick smoke went westward. Liu Qi will be defeated without a fight!"

Cheng Yu was suddenly enlightened and praised: "The prime minister's military use is indeed unpredictable. How can Xu Shu and his like resist?"

Cao Cao stroked his beard and said: "The art of war is deceptive. What is imaginary is real, and what is real is imaginary. A person who is familiar with military strategy and has been using the army for many years can be compared to those who are just starting out and studying in the field. How can I be defeated by Zhuge Zhi?

Hands, it is better to disarm and return to the fields, and then go to plow the fields, fish and cut wood, and end this remaining life."

Cheng Yu said with a smile: "I heard that the Prime Minister read at night and wrote the "New Book of Meng De" while he was in the army. However, this time he sent out troops but did not write it. Could it be that the masterpiece has been completed?"

Cao Cao waved his hand and said: "This is based on the thirteen chapters of "Sun Tzu" based on my experience in military use over the years. It is just for future generations to learn. How dare you claim to be a masterpiece?"

Cheng Yu shook his head and said: "The Prime Minister is too modest. It is known throughout the world that the Prime Minister is like a god in military skills. He is comparable to Sun Wu and has outstanding literary talent, surpassing today's celebrities. Five-character poems lead the style of writing. Even though there are ancient names, there is no scholar as knowledgeable as the Prime Minister!"

Cao Cao stroked his beard and laughed loudly: "When it comes to governing the world, Cao should be compared to Confucius and Mencius..."

Bang bang bang——
Chapter completed!