Three Kingdoms

 Whose life is more important?

 Is the life of a president more important, or the life of a beggar?

 This is a good question.

There are too many people in the world shouting for equality and freedom with their arms raised high, but when asked about this issue, they often either ignore them or pretend to be deaf and dumb.

There was nothing to burn in the camp itself, so after burning the hay and some other things that were unfortunately set alight, the flames naturally went out.

Not many people were killed by the poisonous smoke, but one of them was the unlucky Zhang Xi.

 There are quite a lot of soldiers wounded by poison, but most of them are not worried about their lives. Most of them can basically recover after being cured for a period of time. After all, this kind of homemade poisonous smoke is not as toxic as the chemical compounds in later generations, but these wounded people made Cao Hong frown deeply.

　　　How did this idiot die? ” Cao Hong asked in a low voice the guard who was sent to the camp to urge Zhang Xi last night.

The guard's eyes were red from the poisonous smoke, and he said in a hoarse voice: "He..."

The guards had no idea when Zhang Xi died.

The situation was chaotic at that time, and the guards fled first to care for themselves. How could they pay attention to Zhang Xi?

But now when Cao Hong asked, the guard couldn't say that he didn't see anything, didn't pay attention to anything, and was just trying to escape for his life...

 Your own life is important, but nothing else is important?

The guard's eyes were red, and he seemed to be aggrieved and said, "He...I pulled Colonel Zhang out, but he rushed into the camp for some reason..."

　　　　Charged back again? ” Cao Hong frowned, “Why go back? To save other people? 』

 "Perhaps...yes..." The guard nodded.

Cao Hong pondered for a moment and waved his hand.

The guard secretly took a breath and was about to turn around and leave, but was stopped by Cao Hong, who trembled all over, "General... General?" 』

"Just say that you went back to save people...you were dragged out by others..." Cao Hong said in a low voice, "Zhang Xiaowei sacrificed himself for others...which is worthy of admiration, do you understand?" 』

 The guard nodded repeatedly.

"roll. 』

 Cao Hong cursed lowly.

They are all their own bodyguards, how can they still not know what they are like inside on a daily basis?

 If you are really capable, how can you just be a guard?

 You must know that Cao Cao is also short of talents.

Now that Zhang Xi died, Cao Hong was very angry.

Not only was he angry at Zhang Xi, but he was also angry at Sima Yi.

If this really meant fighting to death, Cao Hong would have forgotten it. After all, his skills were inferior to others, but now...

　　　『Sima little thief! Monsters and monsters! 』

Cao Hong roared, waving his arms and walking past the wounded soldiers, "Little man Sima!" The mind is indisputable and the appearance is mysterious! Either hiding in the dark, waiting for opportunities, or openly causing chaos and being lawless! His heart is vicious and his actions are cunning! Like rats and insects, afraid of the scorching light of heaven! However, the way of heaven is clear, even if the villain can benefit temporarily, he will eventually suffer the consequences! We uphold the way of a gentleman, be upright and aboveboard, and although we suffer harm from villains, our name will eventually go down in history! 』

　　　There is a saying that if a villain does evil, he will not end well! A gentleman keeps his integrity and his destiny is fulfilled! 』

Cao Hong personally took off his cloak and covered Zhang Xi's body. Then he squeezed the corners of his eyes with all his strength, and finally rubbed it with his hands. "Spirit of a warrior, please bless us to avenge you!" 』

Cao Hong straightened up and looked around, with a ferocious look on his face. He raised his arms and shouted angrily, "Revenge!" For our brothers! 』

Most of the soldiers finally understood this last sentence, so some people stupidly followed suit and raised their hands, shouting, "Revenge!" 』

　　『Revenge! 』

 Cao Hong shouted again.

　　『Revenge! revenge! 』

 The rest of the soldiers followed and shouted.

 ‘Send the order and march into Puban County! 』

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 …

Compared to the **** battle at Tongguan, the battle here in Zhangyangchi is not so tragic, but it does not mean that such a battle can be taken lightly and arranged at will...

Sima Yi, the shameless villain in Cao Hong's words, was walking around preparing to attack Cao Hong's camp behind him.

　　　『Sima joins the army, how do you know that Cao Jun will go to Puban now? ” Huonu asked in a low voice from the side.

Sima Yi chuckled and said, "This...this is what the Lord told us..."

"ah? ” Huo Nu was stunned for a moment, “My lord, when did my lord say this?” 』

Sima Yi smiled and said, "Have you forgotten?" My lord asked someone to send a head over..."

Honu nodded, "I know this...then what?" Was there nothing but heads at that time? ” Huo Nu indeed remembered that there were only human heads at that time, and there were no other letters. He also did not listen to what the soldier who sent the human heads told Sima Yi.

Sima Yi smiled and said, "If the master has to explain everything clearly and explain everything one by one, then what else do we need to do?" 』

　　　…” Huonu was a little dumbfounded.

Sima Yi explained, "Actually, this is simple... Do you think Cao Jun would be angry if he received the heads?" When we are angry, we will come to fight against us. During the battle, we used hand grenades and did not fight with Cao's army. This is equivalent to letting Cao General's anger be accumulated all the time... and then we will attack again... Cao General has nowhere to vent his anger, and he feels that we can only play small tricks. , will inevitably go straight to Kaban...』

Honu didn’t understand very well.

Sima Yi's eyes moved and he glanced at Huonu's expression, "I heard you also like to drink..."

Well?

 Why is "also"?

Honu was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand quickly, "Join the army!" I didn't secretly drink the life-saving medicine...er, I mean I didn't drink! 』

“Haha...” Sima Yi smiled and narrowed his eyes, “If someone tells you that you don’t know how to drink when you are drinking to your heart’s content, and you should stop drinking when you are drunk, will you listen to the advice and stop drinking? 』

　　"I'm afraid...I can't..." Huonu responded, and then suddenly realized, "Joining the army means...that's what Cao Jun is like?" 』

Sima Yi nodded, "Almost...but, Marquis Huo, if you drink alcohol for no reason in the army...you should be more careful." 』

In fact, when Sima Yi was in the Northern Territory, he knew that there were some people in the army who were greedy for drinking and would try every means to get drunk. However, what these people did not know was that in the logistics system, there was a habit of concealing registration. ... These guys who think they are using various means to get drinks think they have earned it, but in fact they will be delayed in promotion selections one after another. What they drink is not wine, but their future.

　　Honu is playing haha.

Sima Yi didn’t say any more.

It's just a good relationship, it doesn't mean that you have to confide in it.

 What Cao Hong did was actually within Sima Yi’s expectations. Cao Hong urgently needs a victory to stabilize the morale of the army. This is also Cao Cao's need, but desire can go to one's head and drive actions in different directions.

When Sima Yi received the head of Cao Zhen, Cao Hong's son sent by Fei Qian, he formulated an overall plan and even had alternative plans. Unfortunately, Cao Hong was too cooperative, so Sima Yi's preparation None of the options were used...

"Send the order," Sima Yi urged his horse forward, "the whole army hastened up!" Quick victory! 』

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 …

　　　Bang! 』

 Amidst the dull sound of impact, a soldier of Cao's army was knocked away by his horse and fell to the side. His bones were broken, his tendons were broken, his mouth was vomiting blood, and he could not get up.

The hussars roared and criss-crossed flexibly, running as fast as fish in Cao's camp.

 Psychological tactics seem to be very high-end, but in fact as long as you master the key points, even ordinary hussars can play it smoothly.

The soldiers of Cao's army who were left behind by Cao Hong never expected to be attacked by Sima Yi in the daytime.

When the first seven or eight hussars disguised themselves as Cao Jun's scout team, no one suspected it, allowing these hussars to easily approach the gate of the camp. Then the cavalry rushing from the other direction attracted a large number of people. Some of Cao Jun's soldiers were distracted, so Sima Yi only had to circle Cao Jun's camp, run from one end to the other with his men and horses, and then rush in through the open camp gate.

Two legs obviously can't outrun four legs. When Cao Jun's soldiers discovered that Sima Yi had feinted a shot at the front door and rushed to the rear camp, the hussars soldiers disguised as Cao Jun's scouts had already obtained the rear camp. Control of the camp gate.

　　‘Stop them! stop…"

Cao's soldiers shouted and shouted, hoping that others would stop him.

The soldiers of Cao's army who tried to block were either knocked away or hacked to death, so the rest of Cao's soldiers panicked and avoided the head-on collision of the horses, thinking that it would be okay if they gave way, and the people behind would stop them anyway...

 In the rear camp of Cao's army, most of them were auxiliary soldiers, miscellaneous servants, and injured soldiers.

 You expect these people to stand up and intercept the hussars?

Do not joke.

If Cao Hong's attitude towards wounded soldiers was a little better, or not just Cao Hong alone, but the entire Cao army's system for treating wounded soldiers could be better, then there would definitely be people who dare to stand up now, and there would be many.

 This is the psychology of the people, a very simple reaction.

This kind of thing is not something that can be achieved temporarily.　　　　『Reject the horse! Who is going to get the horse? 』

 To resist cavalry, of course Juma is the most useful, but everyone blames others for not fetching Juma.

　　　『Damn it! Who is going to hit their horse? Cut off their horses' legs! 』

As long as the war horse is injured, the hussars will naturally lose most of their combat power immediately, reducing the threat, but still no one will go.

 Everyone understands the principle of raising an army for a thousand days and using it for a short time.

  But what if the word "soldier" in this sentence is replaced by "scholar"?

Amid the chaotic shouts, the hussars skillfully controlled their horses, galloping through the gaps in the tents in the camp, constantly pushing into the center of the camp, spreading the chaos to the entire camp.

Under Sima Yi's command, the Hussars did not pay too much attention to the helpless Cao soldiers. Instead, they attacked those who were trying to gather resistance, reducing their own damage and amplifying the opponent's panic by attracting side attacks from the front. .

What Cao's soldiers thought was the meaningless shouts of the hussars actually represented different meanings. The hussars will not blindly charge into the infantry head-on, because that has been proven many times to cause a certain amount of damage. However, it will naturally be easier to attack from the flanks or behind of the infantry array, and There is usually no self-inflicted damage.

Moreover, once the infantry formation that is trying to assemble is dispersed by attacks from the flanks or the rear, the opponent will also have a psychological feeling that no place is safe. Then even if there is a chance to assemble a second time, no one will be willing to do so. Heed the order...

 The war horses plowed the snow and soil on the ground, and blood and flesh jumped on the swords and guns.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　…　　

　　『Hold it! 』

"fire! Who is going to put out the fire! 』

 Amidst the chaotic sounds, Cao Jun's camp was in chaos.

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 …

 Habit is a very interesting thing.

 Once a habit is truly formed, whether good or bad, it is not easy to change.

 Actually, many people know that some habits are good and some are bad, but you know it, and if you want to change it...

 Habits will cause you to get angry and punch and kick anyone who wants to change them.

 Cao Jun also has Cao Jun's habits.

 Cao Hong's vanguard arrived in Puban County.

Hurrying on the road in the wind and snow was not easy even for veterans of Cao's army who had fought for many years.

Even though they are from Jizhou, not all of them are accustomed to this kind of cold weather.

 It is snowing lightly and the sky is as cold as ice.

 The smoke exhaled by the soldiers and horses during the march was stained on their mouths, noses and beards.

 They were not equipped with gauze to cover their mouths and noses.

 Because they don’t have such a habit.

 Silk cloth and fine yarn are something only senior generals and military academy sergeants can possess. They do not belong to ordinary soldiers of Cao's army.

 So what should they do when they feel hard work or even pain?

 Be patient a little longer.

 This is also their habit.

If you can't bear it anymore and die in the end, whether you struggle to die or die silently, not many people will pay attention to it, let alone remain in their memory.

 They will quickly delete the dead person from their minds...

 This is also their habit.

These habits, to some extent, can also make them feel less painful.

 The instinct of human nature is to seek profit, but not all of this profit-seeking is "comfortable".

 Because this "benefit" is relative, 100 yuan is a "benefit" compared to 10 yuan. Similarly, a level 3 pain can also be a "benefit" compared to a level 10 pain.

These habits of Cao Jun have their own reasons, and they are also the basis for Cao Jun's victory in the Central Plains.

There are so many of them, and the losses during troop rotation are always very high, so no one can remember who they are.

Just like Zhang Xi's defeat and death, even though Cao Hong repeatedly emphasized and encouraged him to inspire the revenge of his soldiers, it did not have much effect.

 Because except for some of the elite core private soldiers of Cao's army, most of the other soldiers have no concept of revenge...

 Otherwise, how can Xuzhou’s hatred be settled?

 What about Qingzhou?

  Jizhou, Jingzhou?

If everything was about revenge, it would really be endless.

 Even if it comes to friendship regardless of region, Zhang Xi is not everyone's friend.

 As for comradeship...

　　If there is a process of recruiting new soldiers into the army, and then crawling around day and night with a group of fellow recruits, then there is a sense of comrades-in-arms.

 It's a pity that Cao Jun didn't have it.

Jizhou soldiers were surrendered and captured by Yuan Shao.

Qingzhou soldiers are yellow turban thieves, just for food.

Yuzhou soldiers were recruited for the reward.

If you move forward bravely in battle, gain meritorious service and get promoted, look at the eyes of the new recruits with admiration and fear, and feel that you can realize yourself in the army for the first time, then you will also have comradeship. .

 It's a pity that Cao Jun still doesn't have it.

 If you want to be promoted, you must have connections.

 It doesn’t matter, you have to have gold and silver.

If you don’t even have gold or silver, how can you show that you want to make progress? How to show your sincerity? How can we show that we want to move closer to Prime Minister Cao?

They are not afraid of war. After peace, who has struggled to survive until now, who has not experienced several wars and fighting?

 But they have no future.

 No matter how hard they fight, they are still outsiders.

 In Cao's army, the central leadership and the protective army form a circle, and those outside this circle are all outsiders.

 So, when Zhang Xi died, Cao Hong shouted for revenge, and the other soldiers just shouted on their lips.

Most of the soldiers in Cao's army have no sense of belonging to Cao's army, or even to the Han Dynasty, let alone have such a strong emotion of "revenge" for someone or a certain part of Cao's army...

The reason why Cao Jun still maintains the rule of superiors and subordinates, and the soldiers can still obey orders, strictly speaking, is not Cao Jun's military discipline or how good the management is, but a habit, a habit formed over many years.

 Concerning war, they are more in a state of numbness, have no ideas, and will not think too much about it.

 Earlier they obeyed orders to fight Tao Qian, Yuan Shu, and Yuan Shao...

 Now they also obey the orders to fight Feiqian.

 As for why, they don’t understand.

Puban County is not a big town. If it were not for Pubanjin, even a village here would be desolate.

When Cao Jun arrived outside Puban County, he immediately began to build civil engineering projects and set up camps.

 This is their specialty, and it is also a good show that Cao Jun is good at.

 They are used to doing this.

 They have also dealt with this in history...

 Historically, there is no doubt that Cao’s army could not defeat the Xiliang army in its prime in a field battle. Even Ah Hao himself said this very frankly and commanded in this way. He did not engage in direct combat with the Xiliang cavalry. However, the Xiliang army was completely unable to use Ah Hao's field fortifications due to various inherent flaws such as discipline. It's also true. Therefore, when Lao Cao was entrenched in the stronghold, he dared to move the camp under the nose of the Xiliang army, from Tongguan to Weikou, and from Weikou to Weinan. He was able to defend without losing mobility. This was Cao Cao's last act in history. The fundamental reason for defeating the Xiliang Cavalry.

 Therefore, it is impossible for Cao Jun to abandon the projects they are good at and fight guerrilla warfare with the Hussars at the moment. They started from Tongguan and advanced one camp at a time, pushing all the way from Zhongtiao Mountain to Puban County. This was also their habit.

 However, after entering Hedong, they found that their habits gradually became difficult to use...