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

Liu Bei was slightly shocked, and instantly seemed to understand what Zhuge Liang meant.

But he didn't point it out and pretended to be confused:"What does it mean to take people across the river?"

"Before Cao Cao's thieves arrived, he immediately sent a small group of troops to put on Wei army uniforms, enter the city, burn down the treasury, and set fire everywhere, claiming that after the Wei army entered the city in large numbers, they would wash Xiangyang with blood."

"In this way, not only will no military resources be left for Cao's thieves, but also the people of Xiangyang will panic, and they will take their families and flee south of the city."

"There are ten hundred people in Xiangyang City and nearby counties and counties in total. Such an influx of people fleeing south will definitely block the roads."

"By that time, no matter how fast Cao Cao's red rabbit horse is,……"

Zhuge Liangming stopped talking and did not continue.

Liu Bei's eyes lit up, and he completely understood Zhuge Liang's plan to cross the river with the people.

To put it bluntly, he was using the people of Xiangyang as cannon fodder to help him block the pursuit of the Wei cavalry.

Liu Bei almost nodded in agreement.

Li Yan said:"Your Majesty, Cao Cao's thief is cruel. If he ignores the people's obstruction and pursuit, I don't know how many people in Xiangyang will die under the pursuit of Cao thief's cavalry!"

Liu Bei secretly glanced at Li Yan with secretly resentful eyes.

Immediately.

There was unbearable expression on his face:"It makes sense. The people of Xiangyang are all citizens of this prince. How can I bear to let them be harmed by Cao's thieves?"~~"

Zhuge Liang frowned.

You know, Liu Bei needs a high-sounding reason.

After rolling his eyes, a set of words came to mind.

"We tens of thousands of soldiers are the last fire to rebuild the Han Dynasty. In order to preserve this fire, we have no choice but to sacrifice the people."

"What's more, Cao's thieves are inherently cruel. Even if the people of Xiangyang don't follow their lord to go south to Jiangling, I'm afraid Cao's thieves will definitely massacre the city after they capture Xiangyang."

"The king took them south, but he was actually saving them."

Zhuge Liang was awe-inspiring and paved a high-sounding ladder for Liu Bei.

Liu Bei sighed and said helplessly:"Since it is to save the people, then follow the military advisor's plan and implement it quickly. Zhuge Liang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately arranged for troops to enter the city disguised as Wei troops, and set fire to the city to incite the people.

Liu Bei did not dare to stay, and continued to flee south. Tens of thousands of Han troops rushed south in a hurry.

Zhuge Liang waited for Liu Bei to leave, but he Zhou Cang stays

"What else does the military advisor have to say? Zhou

Cang asked with his hands raised.

Zhuge Liang glanced around, then lowered his voice and said,"Quickly lead a group of troops into the city, disguise themselves as Wei troops, and give Huang Chengyan to me."——"

He didn't say anything clearly, and the feather fan lightly scratched his neck, making a hint of decapitation.

Zhou Cang understood and asked in surprise:"Military advisor, Mr. Huang is your father-in-law, why do you want him?"

He did not dare to continue.

"The daughter of the Huang family was captured by Cao Yuan long ago. How can Mr. Huang still be considered my father-in-law?"

"I'm only afraid that Xiangyang will fall. Seeing that the king is in danger, and thinking that his daughter is in the hands of Cao Yuan, Huang Chengyan will have different intentions when he sees that the situation is not good."

"So, do you understand?"

Zhuge Liang's eyes were cold, and the hint could not be more obvious.

He almost said that he was worried that Huang Chengyan would betray Liu Bei, so he wanted to eliminate this hidden danger in advance.

But Zhou Cang questioned:"Huang Gong has stated many times that he supports the king. Will he betray the king?"

"The Huang family is one of the four surnames in Jingzhou. It is a well-known family. The interests of the family are the first priority."

"For the benefit of the Huang family, it is reasonable to betray one's trust and turn to Cao Cao. Zhuge

Liang let out a helpless sigh.

Zhou Cang frowned, cupped his hands and said,"Don't worry, military advisor, the general will know what to do.""

At that moment, Zhou Cang took Zhuge Liang's secret order and led a group of confidants to the east gate of Xiangyang.

……

On the north bank of Han River, Wei camp.

Cao Yuan arrived at the ferry and was ready to board the boat to cross the river.

Tens of thousands of Wei troops were already being transported across the river by dragon boats.

The news has come that all the Han troops staying on the other side have evacuated. Naturally, there is no need to go around the river. It is more convenient to cross the river from the upstream pontoon bridge and take a boat directly.

"Ziyou, you are such a god, you were right again, that Wei Yan really came in handy!"

Xu Chu came excitedly and shouted happily

"What happened to Wei Yan?"

Cao Yuan stopped and asked curiously

"When we ambush the Han army last time, didn't you say that sparing Wei Yan's life might be useful in the future?"

"The news just came back that Wei Yan betrayed Liu Bei before the battle, and the big-eared bandits were unable to enter the city and had abandoned the city and fled south."

Xu Chu said with a sigh.

"I see."

Cao Yuan smiled,"Then we can have a celebration drink in Xiangyang City tonight."

The words just fell.

Huang Yueying's face changed color beside her. After secretly gritting her teeth, she suddenly knelt down to Cao Yuan.

"What do you mean?"

Cao Yuan turned around and looked at the daughter of the Huang family in confusion.

"Xiangyang City is broken and the Wei army enters the city. There will be chaos in the city."

"My father is in the city. Yueying is afraid that his life will be in danger, so she begs Caozhou Mu to take action to save my father's life!"

Huang Yueying begged anxiously.

Before Cao Yuan could speak,

Huang Yueying kowtowed deeply and choked with sobs and begged:"If Cao Zhou Mu can save his father's life, Yueying is willing to be a slave and a maid to repay Cao Zhou Mu's great kindness."

"Ziyou, the Huang family is one of the four surnames in Jingzhou. If the Huang family can be made loyal to the king, it will also help the king win the hearts of Jingzhou."

Xu Chu next to him reminded.

Cao Yuan glanced at Xu Chu admiringly and thought that after Lao Xu had been with him for a long time, he had indeed become smarter. It is really not easy to win people's hearts.

"In this case, Zhongkang, you should go to Xiangyang in advance."

Cao Yuan waved his hand and gave the order.

Xu Chu accepted the order happily and immediately led several Yanyun guards to go ahead.

Huang Yueying was overjoyed and kowtowed to Cao Yuan repeatedly and thanked him again and again.

Cao Yuan said calmly:"I sent the people. Whether your father lives or dies depends on his own destiny."

Huang Yueying wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said with a grateful face:"Caozhou Mu is willing to come to the rescue, and Yueying will remember this great kindness.Regardless of whether she can save her father or not, Yueying is willing to do anything to repay Caozhou Mu for his great kindness.~~"

She is a filial daughter.

Cao Yuan sighed softly and held her delicate arms, gently lifting her up.

Huang Yueying got up too hastily, her eyes suddenly felt slightly dizzy, her feet were unsteady, and her body leaned to the side.

Cao Yuan didn't have time to think too much, he raised his hand and took it in his arms.

After a moment of dizziness, Huang Yueying woke up, only to find that she was pillowed in Cao Yuan's arms.

Her heart skipped a beat, and her pretty face immediately turned red.