Chapter 46: Liu Bei: He was familiar with military books and strategies since childhood
"Brother, Hua Xiong is a thief who knows how to fight.
We are heading towards Tao Qian's camp now, but I am afraid that by the time we get there, Tao Qian's camp will have been destroyed.
Hua Xiong ran away with his troops.
Why don't we take our troops and wait on the road to Sishui Pass, where we can wait for Hua Xiong?"
In the darkness of the night, Zhang Fei held the Zhangba Snake Spear in one hand and the reins in the other, galloping with Liu Bei.
After running for a while, Zhang Fei's loud voice sounded with some doubt.
Liu Bei said: "That is not the case. Hua Xiong is a brave villain, but Tao Xuzhou is also not an ordinary man.
He is a man who knows military affairs.
Under his rule, Xuzhou was prosperous and his army was strong.
Tao Xuzhou was cautious and had already prepared defenses in the camp.
Under such circumstances, it would be difficult for the Hua Xiong bandits to capture Tao Xuzhou's camp in a short period of time.
If you and I lead our troops over now, we can most likely attack Tao Xuzhou's troops from both inside and outside.
If they could attack from both inside and outside, Hua Xiong would be attacked from both sides and would surely be in chaos.
It is just right to chop off his head and offer it as a sacrifice to my second brother."
After hearing what Liu Bei said, Zhang Fei thought about it and felt that it made sense.
He also remembered that his elder brother once said that he was also familiar with military books and strategies since childhood. So he didn't ask any more questions, but urged the horse, holding the Zhangba Snake Spear, and galloped with his elder brother.
He was determined to kill Hua Xiong.
Although Zhang Fei already knew that he could not defeat Hua Xiong, he just refused to accept the defeat and was not afraid.
I just want to avenge my second brother, cut off Hua Xiong's head and offer sacrifice to him!
Seeing that Zhang Fei didn't ask any more questions, Liu Bei stopped talking and just urged his horse towards Bao Xin's camp.
Just now, he had some words that he had not finished talking to Zhang Fei.
That is, if this situation could happen, it would be best.
If Tao Qian had been defeated by , it would have been a good result to rescue him from Hua Xiong.
Xuzhou was prosperous, and Tao Qian was quite famous among the princes.
Letting him fall at the hands of Hua Xiong would certainly be a huge blow to the coalition forces.
Of course, in addition to these, another reason is that if he can save Tao Qian, Tao Qian will definitely owe him a huge favor.
At this time, his strength was low.
The identity of the descendant of King Jing of Zhongshan can only deceive those who have no vision.
Anyone with a little knowledge knows how great a figure he is as the descendant of King Jing of Zhongshan.
But he still keeps it in mind.
It's not that Liu Bei is shameless, but because apart from this identity, he really has nothing else to show for it...
If he had not been relying on his classmate Gongsun Zan when he came to attack Dong Zhuo , he would have become a cannon fodder.
Therefore, it is necessary to go and rescue Tao Qian.
If he had brought troops with him, Tao Qian would have been killed by Hua Xiong, so it would not have been a loss under such circumstances.
You can refer to Bao Xin’s fate.
In addition to Liu Bei's own intention, Gongsun Zan also expressed the same idea when he took this action, supporting Liu Bei to rescue Tao Qian.
It’s just that Liu Bei hoped that the first two situations would happen more.
Gongsun Zan said that he hoped the first two situations would happen, but in fact, he hoped the third situation would happen more.
He tasted great sweetness from Bao Xin's death...
In the darkness of night, Liu Bei led his troops and galloped towards Tao Qian.
There are many things flashing back and forth in my mind.
He is different from Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, he is not a pure warrior.
He needs to consider more...
After a gallop, when Liu Bei was still a dozen miles away from Tao Qian's camp, he ran into Tao Qian, who was tied up by his subordinates and escaped.
"Mr. Tao, I'm late..."
Liu Bei looked at Tao Qian and spoke sincerely, with some guilt.
"I don't know what's going on with Mr. Tao? But is Hua Xiong a violent guy?"
Tao Qian said on his horse, "It is Hua Xiong, the villain! It is great that Xuande can come to rescue him."
Tao Qian was telling the truth. After meeting Liu Bei, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He knew that Liu Bei and his white-faced, round-eyed general were very good at fighting.
If you encounter this situation now, you will be safe.
After saying this, Tao Qian turned his head and looked at the soldiers around him and shouted angrily: "Asshole, why don't you untie me? You kidnapped me today and made me lose my loyalty! How can I abandon my soldiers..."
The guards beside him, after their previous experience, did not untie Tao Qian, but apologized: "My lord, the defeat is certain, you can't stay there..."
Upon hearing this, Tao Qian angrily rebuked them again, saying that they should not abandon their soldiers and should not be unkind and unjust, which chilled the hearts of the soldiers.
He wanted to go back and live and die with his soldiers.
Then, the ropes on Tao Qian were untied.
However, it was cut in half by Zhang Fei holding his Zhangba Snake Spear.
"You, a personal soldier, deserve to be killed!"
Zhang Fei raised his loud voice and shouted angrily at Tao Qian's soldiers.
Then he looked at Tao Qian and said, "Master Tao, I have untied the ropes. Go and gather the soldiers to defend the camp and show your loyalty!"
The incident happened too suddenly, Tao Qian, Tao Qian's personal soldiers, and Liu Bei were all stunned.
Looking at this ring-eyed thief with an expression that said, "I've helped you a lot, you should thank me," Tao Qian suddenly had the urge to blow his head off.
"Thank you for your help, General."
Tao Qian clasped his fists towards Zhang Fei and thanked him very sincerely.
Then he gritted his teeth, turned his horse around, and returned to the camp from which he had finally escaped.
Liu Bei quickly grabbed the reins and tried to persuade Tao Qian with sincerity and anxiety: "Mr. Tao, you must not do this. Hua Xiong is so brave and the defeat is certain. It would be useless to go back now... It is better to keep a useful body..."
He also took the time to secretly glare at Zhang Fei, who wanted to speak again, to tell him not to speak anymore.
After a lot of persuasion, Tao Qian was finally convinced.
"Xuan De, what should we do next?"
After some things happened, Tao Qian questioned this shameless relative of the Han royal family who often talked about the descendants of King Jing of Zhongshan.
There has been a big change in attitudes.
I think this county magistrate is quite good.
Liu Bei hesitated for a moment and said, "We can't go to Lord Tao's camp. It's useless to go there now, and it will only allow the defeated soldiers to attack the army formation.
Why don't you send some people to gather the troops...
My third brother and I prepared to lead the troops to follow behind and hold Hua Xiong back.
The bandit Hua Xiong is too arrogant. He has penetrated so deep into the country. Someone is bound to block his way back.
We don't have enough troops and Hua Xiong is too brave. It would be better for us to follow him when he leaves.
When the time comes, if there are troops blocking us in front, we will rush out from the rear, and Hua Xiong's troops will be in chaos.
Why don't you join us, Lord Tao, so that we can get revenge..."
Tao Qian nodded and said, "Yes, Xuande's words are exactly what I want."
I think Liu Bei is more pleasing to the eye.
Then, according to Liu Bei's advice, arrangements were made...
At this time, Sun Jian had already set out with his generals Huang Gai, Cheng Pu, Han Dang and other troops.
His choice was different from Liu Bei's.
What he chose was to block Hua Xiong’s way back!
"Report! My lord, there are soldiers lined up ahead. Judging from the flags, they are the infantry from Sishui Pass.
But these soldiers’ clothes, armor and equipment are not sophisticated…”
After Sun Jian walked for a while, a scout came to report...
