Three Kingdoms: The identity of the financial master behind the scenes was exposed by Cao Cao

"My lord, please calm down. You are injured, and the morale of our army is shaken. It is unwise to attack Fengcheng out of anger at this moment!"

Zhao Yun ignored Liu Bei's anger and gave him loyal advice.

"Cao Yuan will definitely be killed, but brother, your body is more important, we need to calm down."

Zhang Fei did not follow Liu Bei's lead this time, but made an exception and sang the opposite tune.

Liu Bei did not listen to the advice and said angrily:"I have made up my mind. I must destroy Fengcheng. If anyone dares to say retreat, I will disturb him. Punishment for crimes involving military morale!"

Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun were dumbfounded.

The two looked at each other and could only sigh helplessly.

Liu Bei was really angered by Cao Yuan. He was so angry that he lost his mind and wanted to capture Fengcheng at all costs.

At this point, what else can he say? It was of no use.

Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun could only send orders, ordering the soldiers to rest and fight again tomorrow.

At dawn the next day,

Liu Bei dragged his wounded body, mobilized his army, and launched another attack on Fengcheng.

But this time, Liu Bei The morale of the army was frustrated due to Liu Bei's injury, and the offensive was not as good as yesterday.

After half a day of strong attack and hundreds of casualties, Fengcheng still failed to be shaken.

Liu Bei was naturally unwilling to accept it and ordered his troops to return to camp to rest and attack again the next day.

Liu failed to attack the city. The soldiers could only drag their tired bodies and silently return to the camp.

…

At night.

In a courtyard at the foot of the east gate of Fengcheng.

Cao Yuan was leisurely sipping fine wine and reading at night by candlelight.

The sound of footsteps sounded, and Xia Houyuan came in a hurry

"Ziyou, why did you call me here at Xingye? Xia

Houyuan asked before he could take a breath.

Cao Yuan put down the slip and said calmly:"General Xia Hou, do you still remember that I promised you that Liu Bei will be defeated within three days?""

"Of course I remember. Xia

Houyuan's eyes flashed and he asked urgently:"Ziyou, are you finally going to tell me what clever plan you are going to use to defeat the enemy?""

Cao Yuan smiled without answering and winked at Xu Chu.

Xu Chu rolled up his sleeves and moved a large wooden board on the ground in the courtyard.

A dark tunnel entrance suddenly appeared.

"Ziyou, you are authentic...."

Xia Houyuan pointed his finger and said, confused.

Cao Yuan smiled:"Zhongkang, tell General Xiahou what this tunnel is for."

Xiahou Yuan looked at Xu Chu

"As early as five days ago, my young master borrowed a hundred men and horses from the general to dig this tunnel in this yard day and night."

"This tunnel passes through the city wall, and the exit is dug just below Liu Bei's camp."

"Our young master's plan is to send a group of dead soldiers to sneak into the enemy camp through the tunnel, set fire to the enemy camp and shout for death, thus disturbing the enemy army."

"General Xiahou led all his troops and took advantage of the civil unrest in the enemy camp to launch a night attack."

"We should cooperate inside and outside, so why worry about defeating Liu Bei in one fell swoop!"

Xu Chu told Xia Houyuan exactly what Cao Yuan had told him that day in an excited tone.

Xia Houyuan suddenly became enlightened, and the expression on his face could not help but be wild with surprise.

"Ziyou, this plan of yours is really a wonderful plan that is unpredictable by ghosts and gods!"

"That big-eared thief, he is definitely thinking wrong, we will sneak into his lair from the tunnel"

"Wonderful, really wonderful!"

Xia Houyuan was full of praise.

But immediately, his excited expression faded, and his eyes turned into suspicion again.

"You started digging tunnels five days ago. Liu Bei arrived in Fengcheng three days ago and set up camp."

"Ziyou, how come you were able to dig under Liu Bei's camp by such a coincidence?"

Xia Houyuan looked at Cao Yuan with puzzled eyes.

Cao Yuan put down his tea cup and was about to explain.

But Xu Chu said first:"This is not simple. My young master figured out where Liu Bei would set up camp early in the morning, so Only then would they dig tunnels in that direction!"

Predict in advance where Liu Bei will camp?

Setting up camp is a technical job. How to choose a camp site must take into account various factors such as terrain, water collection, transportation, etc.

Being able to integrate various factors together and calculate the location where the enemy will camp will make a difference in the world. There are only a handful of counselors who can do this.

"This Cao Yuan has opened my eyes again today....."

Xia Houyuan took a deep breath and glanced at Cao Yuan with intriguing eyes.

Cao Yuan took the last sip of tea, pointed at the bright moon with one finger, and reminded:"General Xiahou, at this hour, the enemy troops should be asleep, and it's almost time to take action.

" ignite.

One hundred of Cao's elite soldiers were immediately selected, carrying kerosene and other flammable materials, and sneaked into Liu Jun's camp through the tunnel.

Xia Houyuan went to gather his troops and prepare to leave the city to attack the enemy camp at night.

"General Xiahou, please stay!"

When he was about to turn around, he was stopped by Cao Yuan

"Ziyou, what else do you have to explain? Xia

Houyuan turned around and looked at Cao Yuan.

Cao Yuan coughed a few times and said with a smile:"General Xiahou, I have a merciless request. After defeating Liu Bei this time, can the general not mention it in his report to Sikong?" As for lowering the official rank?"

"Why here?"Xia Houyuan said puzzledly.

"The lower official has no great ambitions, he just wants to be a clerk in the warehouse, working from nine to five, drinking wine and being a beautiful woman."

"The current strategies for the general are all forced by Liu Bei, and they are no more than a last resort."

"The lower official knew that Sikong loved talents. If Sikong knew about it, he would be afraid......"

Cao Yuan smiled and said:"General Xiahou understands, there is no need to explain it clearly to the official."

Xiahou Yuan finally understood. He didn't want to show his face on the merit list, for fear of being targeted by Cao Cao, so he promoted him to be an adviser.

"It seems that Meng De is right. This Cao Zi Youkong has great talents, but he does not have the ambition to match."

"Cao Ziyou, Cao Ziyou, it’s a pity that you don’t know that Meng De has been targeting you for a long time....."

Xia Houyuan secretly laughed in his heart, but said sternly:"Ziyou, you have already spoken, and I have no reason to force others to do anything. I have agreed to this matter."

Cao Yuan felt relieved, and yawned and said,"The sky is not bright. Good morning, I really can't hold on any longer, so I'm going back to rest first, and I'll hear the good news about the general's victory tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he cupped his hands and walked away with a yawning sound.

"Liu Bei, Liu Bei, if you offended Cao Yuan, it was the biggest mistake you made in your life!"

Xia Houyuan smiled coldly, got on his horse, and headed straight for the city gate.

…

Outside the city, Liu Jun camped.

The eye injury has not healed, and there is a dull pain from time to time, making Liu Bei tossing and turning.

He really couldn't sleep, so he simply got up and lay down, put on a cloak and walked out of the tent.

Looking up into the distance, the lights of Fengcheng are clearly visible.

A picture suddenly appeared in his mind.

In the room with swaying red candles, Cao Yuan was lying on the couch having a sweet dream, holding his bride Mi Zhen in his arms. The two of them were clearly already married.....

Liu Bei shook his head violently and gave up the random thoughts that made his heart feel like a knife.

"Mi Zhen is my, Liu Bei's, fiancée. She would rather die to keep her innocence!"

"Cao Yuan, the dog thief, if you dare to touch her at all, after I break the city, your life will be worse than death.~~"

Liu Bei clenched his fists and swore secretly.

Sudden.

In the hinterland of the camp ahead, several flames shot into the sky.

Immediately afterwards, panicked shouts of killing resounded throughout the camp.

Liu Bei suddenly changed his color.