Chapter 18 of the main text: Jia Wen and the enemy win the battle, and Xiahou Dun draws his arrows to feast his eyes

 

Chapter 18 of the main text: Jia Wen and the enemy win the battle, and Xiahou Dun draws his arrows to feast his eyes

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However, Jia Xu was aware of Cao Cao's intentions and wanted to follow his plan. Zhang Xiu said, "I saw Cao Cao circling the city and observing for three days. He saw the color of the bricks and soil in the southeast corner of the city, which varied in age, and most of the antlers were destroyed. He intended to attack from here, but pretended to gather grass in the northwest, pretending to be a voice and trying to persuade me to withdraw and defend the northwest. He would climb up the southeast corner at night and enter." Xiu said, "But what's the solution?" Xu said, At night, let him climb the city on the southeast corner. When he climbs into the city, a cannon will sound, and the ambush will rise in unison, ready to be captured. "Xiu Xi followed his plan.

Long ago, there were scouts reporting to Cao Cao that Zhang Xiu had withdrawn all her troops in the northwest corner, shouting to defend the city, but the southeast was very empty. Cao said, 'I have come up with a plan!' He then ordered the army to prepare shovels and shovels to climb the city. During the day, only the army was led to attack the northwest corner. At the second watch, he led his elite troops to climb over the trench at the southeast corner and cut open the antlers. There was no movement in the city, and all the troops rushed in together. Only one gunshot was heard, and ambushes rose up in all directions. Cao's army retreated urgently, and Zhang Xiu personally drove and bravely killed behind them. The Cao army suffered a major defeat and withdrew from the city, running for dozens of miles. Zhang Xiu killed directly until Tianming recruited troops into the city. Cao Cao planned to defeat the army, with more than 50000 soldiers and countless supplies lost. Lv Qian and Yu Jian were both injured. But when Jia Xu saw Cao's defeat, he urgently urged Zhang Xiu to write a suicide note to Liu Biao, urging him to rebel and intercept his retreat. The book indicates the intention to rise up. Suddenly, Tanma reported that Sun Ce was stationed at the mouth of the lake. Kuai Liang said, "It was Cao Cao's plan to station troops at the mouth of the lake. Now that Cao has suffered a new defeat, if he does not seize the opportunity to attack, there will be troubles in the future." Biao ordered Huang Zujian to guard the pass and lead his troops to Anzhong County to intercept Cao's retreat; On a date with Zhang Xiu. Xiu Zhibiao's troops had already risen, and he led the troops to attack with Jia Xu.

Let's talk about Cao Jun walking slowly until he reached Xiangcheng and Qingshui. Cao Huyu immediately burst into tears. The crowd was shocked and asked the reason, and Cao said, "Last year, I defeated my great general Dian Wei here. I couldn't help but cry!" Therefore, he ordered the troops to be stationed, a grand sacrificial feast was held, and the deceased soul of Dian Wei was hung. Cao personally picked incense and wept, leaving all three armies in awe. Worship Wei Bi, pay tribute to nephew Cao Anmin and eldest son Cao Ang, and pay tribute to fallen soldiers; Even the Da Wan horse that was shot dead was sacrificed. The next day, Hu Xunyu sent someone to report, "Liu Biao helped Zhang Xiu station troops to pacify the people and cut off my way back." Cao replied to Yu's book, "I traveled several miles a day, but I didn't know that thieves were chasing after me. However, my plan has been made. If I arrive in Anzhong, the embroidery will be broken. Don't doubt, sir." He urged the army to march to the border of Anzhong County. Liu Biao's army has secured the strategic position, and Zhang Xiu subsequently led the troops to arrive. Cao ordered the troops to dig dangerous paths at night and ambush the surprise soldiers. At dawn, Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu's army met up and saw that there were few soldiers in Cao. They suspected that Cao had fled and led their troops into danger to attack them. Manipulate the surprise troops and defeat the two armies. Cao Bing left the Anzhong Pass and advanced outside the pass. Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu gathered their defeated soldiers and met each other. The table says, "At what time did you rebel against Cao Cao's treacherous plan?" The embroidery reads, "Let's plan again." So the two armies gathered in Anzhong. Let's talk about Xun Yu discovering that Yuan Shao intended to launch an attack on Xudu, and he wrote to Cao Cao overnight. Damn it, I'm anxious. I'll return to the army today. Carefully report to Zhang Xiu, embroidery wants to pursue it. Jia Xu said, "It's not worth pursuing. Pursuing it will lead to defeat." Liu Biao said, "If you don't pursue it today, you'll miss the opportunity." He strongly urged Xiu to lead more than ten thousand troops to pursue it. Travel about ten miles and catch up with the rear of the Cao army. The Cao army fought fiercely, but the Xiu and Biao armies suffered a major defeat and returned. Xiu said to Xu, "There's no need for public opinion, but this defeat is inevitable." Xu said, "We can gather our troops and chase after them again." Xiu and Biao both said, "We've already been defeated, how can we pursue again?" Xu said, "If we don't, please behead me. Liu Biao is skeptical and unwilling to go together. Xiu led an army to chase after him. The troops were indeed defeated, with their horses and supplies scattered and abandoned. Xiu is chasing forward. Suddenly, a large army surged out from behind the mountain. Xiu dare not chase forward, gather the army and return to Anzhong. Liu Biao asked Jia Xu, "In the past, we used elite soldiers to chase after retreating soldiers, but Gong said we would be defeated; in the future, we used defeated soldiers to attack victorious soldiers, but Gong said we would be restrained. After all, it is as Gong said. Why is it that everything is different and can be tested? May Gong Ming teach me." Xu Xu replied, "This is easy to understand. Although the general is good at using troops, he is not an enemy of Cao Cao. Although Cao Cao's army is defeated, he will have strong generals as the rear hall to prevent pursuers; although our army is sharp, we cannot fight against them, so we know we will be defeated. If Fu Cao is eager to retreat, he will have something to do. After defeating me and chasing after the army, he will quickly return with a light chariot and no longer be prepared. I will take advantage of it. Be prepared and pursue even more: therefore you can win." Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu both accepted his high opinion. Xu advised Biao to return to Jingzhou, embroider and guard Xiangcheng, thinking of his lips and teeth. The two armies dispersed. Just as Cao Cao was on his way, when he heard the news, his army was chased by Xiu. He urgently led his generals back to rescue him, only to see that the Xiu army had already retreated. The defeated soldier replied to Cao, "If it weren't for this group of people and horses blocking the middle road behind the mountain, we would all have been captured." Cao urgently asked who. The man dismounted with a spear and paid his respects to Cao Cao. He was a General of Zhenwei Zhonglang, born in Pingchun, Jiangxia, with the surname Li, the name Tong, and the courtesy name Wenda. Why bother asking. Tong said, "We are stationed near Runan and have heard that the Prime Minister is fighting against Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao. We have come to assist him." Cao Xi conferred upon him the title of Duke of Jiangong and appointed him as the defender of the western border of Runan to prevent Biao and Xiu. Li Tong thanked and left. Cao Xudu reported Sun Ce's meritorious service and was appointed as the General of the Anti Rebel Campaign. He was granted the title of Marquis Wu and sent an envoy to Jiangdong to order the suppression of Liu Biao.

Cao returned to the mansion and all the officials were consulted. Xun Yu asked, "How did the Prime Minister know that he would surely defeat the bandits when he arrived at An Zhong?" Cao replied. Guo Jiajin asked Cao, "Why did Gong come at dusk?" Jia Xiu wrote a book, and Bai Cao said, "Yuan Shao sent someone to write to the Prime Minister, expressing his intention to send troops to attack Gong Sun Zan. He came to borrow food and troops." Cao said, "I heard that Shao wanted to plan for Xudu, but now that I have returned, I will not raise any objections." He then dismantled the book and read it. Seeing the arrogant and slow meaning of his words, he asked Jia, "Yuan Shao is so helpless that I want to punish him, but my hatred is not strong enough. What's the point?" Jia replied, "Liu and Xiang were defeated, and the public knows about it. Gaozu was victorious only by his intelligence, while Xiang Yu was strong, but he was eventually captured. Today, Shao has ten defeats, and the public has ten victories. Although Shao's army is strong, there is no need to fear it: Shao is skilled in etiquette, and his body is natural, which is a way to win; Shao is rebellious, and he is obedient, which is a way to win; since Huan and Ling, the government has been lax, Shao is lenient, and Gong is fierce in correcting, which is a way to win; Shao is lenient outside and resentful inside, and has appointed many relatives. Being concise on the outside and clear on the inside, using people only based on their talents, this degree is victorious; Shao plans more and makes fewer decisions, while Gong can only act on his strategies, this degree is victorious; Shao specializes in collecting reputation, while Gong treats people with sincerity, this degree is victorious; Shao cares for the near and the far, and Gong's concerns are all clear, this degree is victorious; Shao listens to slander and misleads, but Gong cannot infiltrate, this degree is victorious; Shao's confusion of right and wrong, strict public law, this article is also superior; Shao is good at feigning power and does not know the importance of military strategy. The public uses less to overcome the crowd and employs soldiers like gods, which is also a way to achieve military victory. With these ten public victories, it is easy to defeat Shao. ”Cao Xiao said with a smile, "As Gong said, how can I be alone enough to handle it!" Xun Yu said, "Guo Fengxiao's ten victories and ten defeats are in line with my foolish views. Although there are many soldiers in Shao, there is no need to be afraid of him!" Jia said, "Lu Bu in Xuzhou is facing a serious abdominal problem. Now, when Shao Bei is attacking Gong Sun Zan, I should take advantage of his distance and first capture Lu Bu, sweep away the southeast, and then plan for Shao. Otherwise, if we attack Shao, Bu will take advantage of the weakness and attack Xudu, causing great harm." Cao Ran his words, he then discussed the eastern expedition against Lu Bu. Xun Yu said, "You can first send someone to meet Liu Bei and wait for his return before you can mobilize troops." Cao followed him and issued a letter to Xuan De, while also sending a generous envoy to Shao, who was appointed as the Grand General and Grand Commandant, and also served as the commander-in-chief of Ji, Qing, You, and the four provinces. He secretly replied with a letter saying, "I can attack Gongsun Zan. I will assist you." Shao was delighted with the letter and launched an attack on Gongsun Zan.

Let's talk about Lu Bu in Xuzhou. Whenever there is a banquet for guests, Chen Gui and his son will be known as Bu De. Chen Gong was displeased and took the opportunity to report to Bu, saying, "Chen Gui and his son flatter the general, and his heart is unpredictable. It is advisable to be well guarded against him." Bu angrily rebuked, "Are you offering slander without reason, intending to harm good people; I'm afraid of being ridiculed again. He is gloomy all day long. One day, leading several horses to hunt on the ground in Xiaopei to relieve boredom, suddenly a post horse was seen galloping towards the official road. Gong was suspicious and abandoned the enclosure. He led his cavalry to catch up through a small path and asked, "Where is your mission?" The messenger knew it was a servant of Lu Bu's troops and was too panicked to answer. Chen Gongling searched his body and received a secret letter from Xuande in response to Cao Cao's request. The palace connects people and books, presenting them to Lu Bu. Bu asked about the reason behind it. The envoy said, "Prime Minister Cao sent me to deliver a letter to Liu Yuzhou, and now I have received a reply. I don't know what the book says." Bu Nai opened the book and read it carefully. The book briefly says, "I have been ordered by the Ming Dynasty to plan for Lu Bu, and I dare not devote myself day and night. However, I have few soldiers and generals to prepare, and I dare not move lightly. The Prime Minister has appointed Master Xing as the vanguard, and I will strictly guard my troops and armor, waiting only for Jun's command

L ü Bu saw this and cursed, 'How dare you be a thief!' He then beheaded the envoy. First, Chen Gong, Zang Ba, Jielian Kousun Temple, Wu Dun, Yin Li, Changxi in Mount Taishan, and the other prefectures in Yanzhou, Shandong Province, were taken to the east. Order Gao Shun and Zhang Liao to capture Pei City and attack Xuande. Order Song Xian and Wei Xuxi to capture Ru and Ying. Bu Zizong provided assistance to the Third Route Army.

Let's talk about Gao Shun and others leading troops out of Xuzhou and approaching Xiaopei. Someone informed Xuande. Xuande urgently discussed with the crowd. Sun Qian said, "You can urgently report to Cao Cao." Xuande said, "Who can go and report to Xu?" The person below the stairs said, "I am willing to go." He was a fellow townsman of Xuande, with the surname Jian, the name Yong, and the courtesy name Xianhe. He is now a guest of Xuande. Xuande immediately wrote to Fu Jianyong and sent Starry Night to Xudu for assistance; On one hand, rectify the equipment used to defend the city. Xuande guarded the south gate, Sun Qian guarded the north gate, Yun Chang guarded the west gate, Zhang Fei guarded the east gate, and ordered Mi Zhu and his brother Mi Fang to guard the central army. Originally, Mi Zhu had a younger sister who married Xuan De as her second wife. Xuande is related to his brother as a brother-in-law, so he ordered him to guard the central army to protect his wife and children. When Gao Shunjun arrived, Xuande asked from the enemy tower, "There is no gap between me and Fengxian. Why did you lead troops here?" Shun replied, "You have allied with Cao Cao and intend to harm our lord. The situation has been exposed, why not tie him up!" After speaking, he led his army to attack the city. Xuande remained indoors. The next day, Zhang Liao led his troops to attack Ximen. Yun Chang said in the city, 'Public appearance is not vulgar, why did you lose yourself to a thief?' Zhang Liao lowered his head and remained silent. Yun Chang knew that this person had loyalty and righteousness, and would not add insult to injury or go to war. Liao led his troops back to the east gate, and Zhang Fei went out to confront them. Someone had already informed Guan Gong. When Guan Gong rushed to the east gate to look, he saw Zhang Feifang leaving the city and Zhang Liao's army had already retreated. Fei wanted to chase after him, but Guan Gong urgently summoned him into the city. Fei said, "He retreated in fear, why not chase after him?" Guan Gong said, "This person's martial arts are not inferior to yours and me. Because I feel righteous and regretful, I will not fight with us." Fei realized and only ordered the soldiers to defend the city gate, let alone go to war.

But Jian Yong and Xu all met with Cao Cao, indicating past events. Cao gathered a group of strategists to discuss and said, "I want to attack Lu Bu, but I don't worry about Yuan Shao restraining me. I'm only afraid that Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu will argue with me." Xun You said, "The two of them have just broken through and dare not move lightly. Lu Bu is brave and brave. If they were to unite with Yuan Shu and cross the Huai River and Si River, it would be difficult and urgent." Guo Jia said, "Now we can take advantage of his initial rebellion, and the hearts of the people have not yet joined us, and rush to attack him." Cao followed his words. Immediately, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Lv Qian, and Li Dian were ordered to lead an army of 50000 to advance one after another, with Jian Yong accompanying them. A scout had already informed Gao Shun. Shun Fei reported to Lu Bu. Bu Xi, Hou Cheng, Hao Meng, and Cao Xing led more than 200 cavalry to support Gao Shun, and sent them 30 miles away from Pei City to welcome Cao's army. They then led their own army to support him. Xuande saw Gao Shun retreating from Xiaopei City and knew that it was the army of the Cao family. He only left Sun Qian to guard the city, while Mi Zhu and Mi Fang defended their homes. However, he himself, along with Guan and Zhang, led all the troops out of the city and split up to support the Cao army. But Xiahou Dun led his army forward and encountered Gao Shun's army, so he drew his gun and started fighting. Li Shun welcomes the enemy. Two horses crossed each other, and the battle lasted for forty to fifty. Gao Shun was unable to resist the enemy and was defeated in the formation. Dun rode his horse to chase after him and walked in a roundabout formation. Dun refused to let go and chased after him around the formation. Cao Xing saw it on the formation and secretly picked up his bow and arrow, looking at it affectionately. He shot an arrow towards Xiahou Dun's left eye. Dun let out a loud cry and quickly pulled out the arrow with his hand. Without wanting to even pull out his eyeballs, he shouted loudly, "Father's spirit and mother's blood must not be abandoned!" He then swallowed it in his mouth and continued to wield his spear and horse, aiming straight at Cao's nature. Unable to be vigilant, he was shot through the door and died under the horse. The soldiers on both sides were all shocked to see it. Xiahou Dun killed Cao Xing and rode his horse back. Gao Shun rushed from behind, his army rose up, and Cao's troops suffered a major defeat. Xiahou Yuan rescued his brother and left. Lv Qian and Li Dian retreated the defeated army to the lower camp in Jibei. Gaoshun emerged victorious and led the army to counterattack Xuande. Coincidentally, the army of Lu Bu also arrived, and Bu, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun divided their forces into three routes to attack Xuande, Guan, and Zhang Sanzhai. It was precisely because although fierce generals with sharp eyes were able to fight, the vanguard with arrows was difficult to sustain for a long time. The outcome of Xuande's victory or defeat is unknown, let's listen to the following explanation.