Time passed quickly for a month.

The army gathered in Fancheng in Xiahou Duntun was finally about to move.

The two brothers Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan each led 20,000 elite troops to march towards Xinye City.

The army was about to arrive in Xinye City, but Xiahou Dun found something was wrong.

This feeling of constant uneasiness in his heart was quickly suppressed by him.

This time, 40,000 troops were sent just to win a small Xinye City. In his opinion, it was simply a point-giving question from Cao Cao to him.

Although Cao Cao repeatedly told him before coming, don't be careless.

We should do a steady job, rather than be meaningless, but seek to be without mistakes.

He knew that all this was intentional to suppress Cao Peng.

If he returned from a crushing defeat, everyone would definitely say that the Xiahou family overestimated their abilities and it would depend on Cao Peng's war.

He glanced at the heartless Xiahou Yuan beside him.

Xiahou Dun felt helpless...

Although his brother is very strong, he is a slingshot master in strategy.

It seems that he has to rely on him to stabilize this time, otherwise he will not be able to explain to Cao Cao if he loses.

"You should be careful! What do you think the lord asked us to come this time?" Xiahou Dun said.

Xiahou Yuan didn't care, "Whether you win or lose, we won't be as valued as Cao Peng!"

"Boy, what do you know?"

"Isn't it?"

"You don't think about it, why did the Prime Minister not let Cao Peng go to the expedition this time?"

Xiahou Dun asked this question, and Xiahou Yuan smiled, "You're not letting us be the vanguard? Everything will be clear afterwards. Let that boy Cao Peng make a bargain."

Xiahou Dun immediately said angrily: "You are so stupid. There are too many people in the court who want to suppress Cao Peng. The Prime Minister is just following the flow."

After hearing this, Xiahou Yuan felt thoughtful.

After all, there are too many people in the court who are dissatisfied with Cao Peng, and these are no longer secret matters.

Including their Xiahou family, they were beaten up by Cao Peng at that time.

If they could pacify the south this time, they would either give them the confidence to challenge Cao Peng.

It would not allow Cao Peng to gradually accumulate reputation in the army, and eventually achieve great success.

...

The Xiahou brothers' heavy troops hoarded Fancheng made Liu Biao worry all day long.

So Liu Biao immediately summoned the civil and military officials under the tent to discuss the matter.

"Cao's army has gathered in Fancheng, intending to get involved in Jingzhou. What do you think?"

"Who dares to fight this war for me in Jingzhou?"

Everyone looked at me, but I saw that you didn’t dare to fight.

Cao's army was invincible in the north, and even Yuan Shao was defeated.

So everyone dare not try this kind of war of difficulty.

"Father, I am willing to take people to Shinye City to garrison and resist Cao's army!"

When Liu Biao saw it, he didn't expect that it would be Liu Xigua who made such a request to him.

He was shocked. Liu Qi was originally a cowardly and incompetent person, but now he dared to ask him to go to the front line. What stimulated him?

"You have to think clearly that going to the battlefield is not a joke, you will lose your life if you are not careful!"

"Father, I am your eldest son, and I should share your worries. Even if foreign enemies attack our Jingzhou, I should still lead the way," Liu Qi bowed.

These words aroused Liu Biao's long-silent ambition at that moment.

If Liu Qi had been like this, he would have passed the throne to him long ago.

Liu Biao nodded as soon as he thought about it.

Anyway, it’s nothing to ask Liu Qi to try it.

"Okay, it's rare that you have this intention, so I'll let you lead 20,000 troops to Xinye City to fight against Cao's army!"

"Abide by the order!"

No one had any objections to the general led by Cai Mao standing below.

Because Cai Mao was happy about Liu Qi's fight.

Cai Mao had already inquired in advance. This time, the generals sent by Cao's army were the Xiahou brothers.

He knew how much Liu Qi was.

If Cao's army kills Liu Qi, it will save him a lot of trouble.

...

In this way, Liu Qi led 20,000 troops to Xinye.

The third day after arriving in Shinno Castle.

The army led by the Xiahou brothers came to the city of Xinye.

Liu Qi looked at the mighty army and felt a little scared.

Although Liu Bei and Xu Shu were kept by Cao Peng to help him resist Xiahou Dun's attack.

Looking at such an elite army, Liu Qi was a little panicked.

On the contrary, Liu Bei and Xu Shu were calm and calm, and seemed to be indifferent to the army.

Xu Shu also had a feather fan in his hand at this time, waving it gently and pointing it casually.

"This man's military attack is too strong, he should be a first-class general under Cao Cao's command."

"Oh, then according to the military advisor, who is coming this time?" Liu Bei asked.

Now that he defected to Cao Peng, he has let go of everything, and naturally his heart is as bright as a hero.

Xu Shu said: "I see that this man is quite capable of deploying troops and formations. I'm afraid it's Xiahou Dun."

Xiahou Dun!

Everyone was a little surprised. Liu Bei still remembered this person's toughness back then.

A sharp arrow shot into his eyes, but the guy pulled it out and swallowed his eyes.

He was so crazy that he killed the powerful general under Lu Bu with a gun.

Liu Bei had a misty thought, but at this time Liu Qi asked: "Before, Xuande had also defected to Cao Cao for a while. According to you, what kind of strength is the Xiahou brothers this time?"

Xu Shu also looked at Liu Bei, saying that only by knowing oneself and oneself can one win every battle.

Liu Bei smiled and said, "Although the two brothers Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan are good at bravery, they have no practical strategy. At that time, the young master only needs to follow Mr. Xu's arrangements to rest assured."

After hearing this, Liu Qi took a reassurance.

In this case, as long as you follow Xu Shu's strategy, you should be able to win.

Hearing Liu Bei's flattery of him, a look of confidence appeared on Xu Shu's face.

Liu Bei also immediately said: "Next, Mr. Xu will analyze for us how to fight this battle."

It seems that Liu Bei doesn't believe in Xu Shu's talents.

Xu Shu felt that his IQ was offended.

He directly spread a piece of cloth in front of everyone, then picked up his pen and began to draw on it, explaining how the military formation should be arranged.

The skills contained in the military formation arranged by Xu Shu were amazed by everyone.

Especially Liu Bei, the more he looks, the more obsessed he becomes.

Why did such a good strategist be taken over by Cao Peng?

"Sir, what kind of formation is this?" Liu Bei couldn't help asking.

Xu Shu was very satisfied with Liu Bei's surprised gaze, and he gently touched his beard.

"This array is called the Eight Gate Golden Lock Array."
Chapter completed!