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Chapter 174: Covering the wedding, surprise attack on Wancheng! Xiao He: Am I entering the bridal chamber or the execution ground?

"Wancheng!"

The city that Xiao He pointed to caught everyone's sight.

There was excitement in the tent.

The confusion in Liu Bei's eyes disappeared in an instant, and he suddenly understood.

Wancheng was the seat of Nanyang County, adjacent to Yingchuan County where Xuchang was located, and the two cities were only a few hundred miles apart.

Xiao He was going to mobilize the troops on the Xinye and Xiangfan front lines and march north to capture Wancheng in one fell swoop.

After the fall of Wancheng, Xudu was greatly shaken and the rear was unstable. How could Cao Cao dare to stay in Ruxuwu? He had to rush back to rescue.

After all, compared with Xudu and the emperor, a hundred Ruxuwu are not worth it.

"Destroying Wancheng and endangering Xudu will force Cao Cao to retreat. This is the strategy of besieging Wei to save Zhao!"

"Okay, okay, Bowen's plan is really brilliant!"

Liu Bei, who suddenly realized something, was greatly encouraged and clapped his hands in praise.

The generals were all excited and surprised.

"Although Military Advisor Bo Wen's plan is brilliant, according to spies, after the Liang Province troops retreated, Cao Cao ordered Cao Ren to return to Wancheng, commanding at least 20,000 Cao troops."

"And our Xinye and Xiangfan front-line garrison troops only have 14,000 to 15,000 men, and the troops we can use to attack Wancheng in the north are at most 10,000."

"With this kind of force, wouldn't it be a little insufficient to attack Wancheng?"

Although Lu Xun had guessed Xiao He's plan, he also saw the "loophole" in it at a glance.

Before Xiao He could explain, Fa Zheng said with a smile:

"Boyan, you didn't hear everything that Military Advisor Bowen just said."

"It is precisely because my army in Jingbei is insufficient that Military Advisor Bo Wen suggested that we join forces with Ma Chao to capture Wancheng."

Lu Xun's eyes lit up and he suddenly realized.

"Those who understand me are filial and upright."

Xiao He smiled and moved his hand from Wancheng to Wuguan in the north.

"Cao Cao used the method of granting official titles and nobles to appease many rebellious Xiliang generals, causing the 100,000-strong Xiliang coalition forces to scatter, temporarily eliminating the threat to Guanzhong."

"But he did do one thing wrong. In a fit of rage, he killed Ma Teng and his three sons who were being held captive in Xudu."

"With these few strikes, he forged a deep blood feud with Ma Chao, forcing Ma Chao to become the most determined anti-Cao."

"Ma Chao is currently stationed in Chang'an, day and night thinking about how to seek revenge on Cao Cao. If you could send Xu Yuan directly into Guanzhong and persuade Ma Chao to lead his troops south through Wuguan and join us in attacking Wancheng, I believe he would be more than happy to do so and would gladly comply."

"With Ma Chao's elite troops from Xiliang as support, along with our Jingbei garrison, and with a personal trip to Nanyang to orchestrate the situation and employ a few strategies, we should have a good chance of capturing Wancheng."

Xiao He's fingers moved across the map, and he slowly explained the overall layout to Liu Bei and everyone else.

The last trace of doubt was dispelled, and the whole picture of Xiao He's plan was clearly displayed in front of everyone.

Lu Xun sighed and bowed to Xiao He:

"I never thought that Military Advisor Bo Wen would even consider Ma Chao of Xiliang. This kind of situation is beyond my reach."

Everyone was amazed.

Liu Bei's face also ignited with confidence, and he patted Xiao He's shoulder lightly:

"With Bo Wen personally heading to Nanyang to coordinate the operations, and Ma Mengqi helping us, Cao Ren is no match for us. Wancheng is certain to be captured!"

"But you, Bowen, will have to take the trouble to travel thousands of miles back to Jingzhou."

Xiao He smiled and bowed, saying:
"My Lord, you are too kind. It's my duty to travel so hard."

Liu Bei immediately adopted Xiao He's plan and sent a letter to Xu Shu, asking him to go ahead and then contact Ma Chao in Guanzhong.

As for Xiao He, Zhao Yun was arranged to escort him back to Jingxiang in the west.

"My lord, although Cao Cao hasn't won Sun Quan, he still has some influence over Jiangdong thanks to Zhang Zhao and Sun Deng."

"We have recruited many Jiangdong soldiers into our army. I believe there are many who are secretly colluding with Cao Cao, and quite a few who are secretly tipping off Cao Cao."

"With a position like that of a military advisor, if he leaves Ruxu Fort and doesn't show up for a long time, Cao Cao will definitely get wind of it and will probably become suspicious."

"If Cao Cao becomes wary and orders Cao Ren to be on guard, or if he sends more troops to Wancheng, wouldn't that make it more difficult for us to capture Wancheng?"

Lu Xun has always been cautious and meticulous, and he quickly saw the loopholes in this plan.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone nodded in agreement.

Xiao He is no longer the unknown Xiao He of the past. Now he is famous all over the world, known to everyone from the north to the south, young and old, women and children.

As the saying goes, a tall tree attracts the wind. I wonder how many pairs of eyes are watching Ruxuwu all the time.

When you left Ruxuwu today, I'm afraid Cao Cao would have received the news.

It would be fine if you were away for one or two days, but if you were away for three or five days, would Cao Cao not become suspicious?

Cao Cao is so wise, and his counselors Cheng Yu, Liu Ye, Jia Xu and others are not just there to do nothing. How could they not guess what you, Xiao He, are going to do?

"Boyan's words make sense, Bowen, what do you think?"

Liu Bei looked at Xiao He.

Xiao He pondered in silence.

Lu Xun's reminder was not without reason. He was now a conspicuous person and would be watched by Cao's spies wherever he went.

It seems that we have to use some tricks to hide from the eyes and ears of Cao's army and appear in Jingbei quietly.

"What means..."

Xiao He gently pinched his forehead with his fingertips.

"Ahem, brother, I have come up with a plan, but I wonder if it is appropriate?"

Guan Yu suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.

Liu Bei's eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked Guan Yu if he had any good ideas.

"Before the Eastern Expedition, didn't Bowen make a marriage contract with Yinping, agreeing that they would marry in Moling after his brother pacified Jiangdong?"

"I think we should just go with the flow and have them return to Moling and hold the wedding with great fanfare."

"This way, the two of them can get married, and Bowen can use the wedding as a cover to leave Ruxu Fort with dignity. He can pretend to stay in Moling to avoid arousing Cao Cao's suspicion, while secretly traveling day and night to Jingbei to take charge of the situation."

"I wonder what my brother and Bo Wen think of this plan?"

Guan Yu stroked his beautiful beard and said this plan, with a hint of embarrassment between his brows.

After all, as the future father-in-law, "urging marriage" in public will inevitably make people think that there is "selfish motive" involved.

"Okay, okay, Yun Chang, this plan is truly a brilliant one that kills two birds with one stone!"

Liu Bei laughed and clapped his hands, looking at Xiao He:

"Bo Wen, what do you think of your father-in-law's plan?" Everyone looked over with a smile, each of them with an expression of watching the fun.

Xiao He felt a little embarrassed by being watched, so he could only cough a few times and said:
"This plan is indeed a brilliant one. I have no objection to it, but it is up to the Lord to decide."

Liu Bei laughed heartily and stood up, slamming the table:

"Okay, then it's settled!"

"Yunchang, I'm here to take care of things. You should return to Moling immediately and arrange a grand wedding for Bowen and Yinping!"

Guan Yu smiled from ear to ear and accepted the order happily.

...

Five days later, a grand wedding was held in Moling City.

The Right Military Advisor married the daughter of the Man with Beautiful Beard. Anyone with a discerning eye would know how significant this marriage is.

On the wedding day, all the civil and military officials, famous scholars and wealthy families in Moling came to the Xiao Mansion with generous gifts to congratulate.

Even the wealthy and powerful families in Wu County and Kuaiji County came day and night to offer congratulations after receiving the news.

There was naturally a constant stream of traffic in front of the Xiao Mansion, and the hall was filled with guests and friends, with a lot of noise.

After all the complicated rituals, the bride was sent to the bridal chamber, and Xiao and the groom took turns to toast the guests.

"Congratulations, Military Advisor Xiao!"

Seeing Xiao He coming, Bu Zhi hurriedly stood up and raised his glass to congratulate him.

He had surrendered to Liu Bei for nearly two years and had recently been transferred back to Jiangdong to serve as the magistrate of Wujun County. Naturally, he also attended the wedding banquet.

Xiao He smiled and drank the glass in one gulp.

Just as he was about to turn to the next guest, his eyes caught sight of the female guest behind Bu Zhi.

"Miss Bu, long time no see, how are you doing?"

Xiao He stopped and asked with a smile.

That woman was none other than Master Bu Lianshi.

At this moment, her eyes were as bright as water, and she was looking at Xiao He absent-mindedly.

She thought Xiao He had long forgotten her, but unexpectedly he stopped and took the initiative to greet her.

Bu Lianshi's heart skipped a beat. She was so flattered that she forgot how to respond.

"Cough cough~~"

Bu Zhi beside him coughed dryly to remind him.

Bu Lianshi finally came to her senses, her face flushed slightly, and she quickly bowed:
"Thank you for your concern, Military Advisor Xiao. Master Lian has been doing well recently. Master Lian congratulates Military Advisor Xiao on his great happiness~~"

As she spoke, Bu Lianshi hurriedly raised her glass to toast him.

Xiao He drank a cup with her, then asked with a smile:
"I heard that you became the disciple of Divine Doctor Hua. It's been a while since we last met. I wonder how your medical skills are progressing?"

After learning about Bu Lianshi's identity and knowing that she was interested in medicine, Xiao He used his connections to give her the opportunity to learn medicine from Hua Tuo.

Later, she heard that Hua Tuo admired her talent in medicine and accepted her as his last disciple. Later, Xiao He was busy assisting Liu Bei in his campaigns and had no time to pay attention to this matter.

Having the chance to meet again today, Xiao He thought of this matter and naturally wanted to ask about the result.

"I am a dull person, and I have only learned the basics from my master. However, my master has recently passed on his book, the 'Qing Nang Shu'. I have studied it day and night, and have gained some experience."

Bu Lianshi replied modestly.

Xiao He's eyes moved.

"The Green Bag Book" is a medical treasure written by Hua Tuo with his life's learning!

The fact that she was able to impart such an important medical classic shows how high Bu Lianshi's medical talent was and how much Hua Tuo valued her as a teacher.

So Xiao He smiled and praised:
"You are too modest. Divine Doctor Hua is training you as his successor. If you were untalented, all doctors in the world would be called mediocre doctors."

Hearing Xiao He's praise, Bu Lianshi was secretly delighted and couldn't help but smile.

"A few days ago, I proposed to the lord to set up a medical camp, led by Dr. Hua, to treat our wounded soldiers."

"Since you are the direct disciple of Doctor Hua, you will always be by my side. We should have the opportunity to meet often in the future."

"When the time comes, I'll have to trouble you to give me a few more physical examinations and prescribe some prescriptions to keep me healthy and prolong my life, so that I can live a few more years."

Xiao He said half-jokingly.

"Physical...physical examination?"

Bu Lianshi's eyes fluttered, her face looking confused.

Although she didn't quite understand these two words, when she heard that she would have the opportunity to meet Xiao He often, a hint of joy welled up in her bright eyes.

Xiao He had a bunch of guests behind him to thank, so after chatting for a few words, he turned and left.

Looking at Xiao He's back, Bu Lianshi's eyes were dazed and absent-minded, and she didn't look away for a long time.

Bu Zhi saw what his sister was thinking, so he lowered his voice and laughed:
"Little sister, I heard that Military Advisor Xiao once said in front of Lu Zijing that he wanted to marry you."

"If you are interested in him, I will propose marriage to you. Military Advisor Xiao is a gentleman, and I believe he will not go back on his word."

"It is a blessing for our Bu family to marry someone like Military Advisor Yu Xiao, but you can only be a concubine. I am afraid that I will wrong you."

Hearing her brother's words, Master Bu Lian's eyes lit up with joy, and she blurted out:
"How could Master Lian feel wronged? As long as she can marry Xiao——"

Halfway through her words, Bu Lianshi suddenly realized that she had lost her composure and her face turned red again.

So he lowered his head, bit his red lips and shook his head:
"It's been so long, I'm afraid he's long forgotten it. If you bring it up rashly, won't others think you're trying to curry favor with someone powerful?"

"Besides, he just married General Guan's daughter. Why are you proposing marriage now, brother? Aren't you afraid of offending General Guan?"

Bu Zhi weighed the pros and cons briefly, nodded and sighed:
"You're a thoughtful person, little sister. It's really not appropriate to propose marriage now."

"Then we can only put this matter on hold for now and discuss it when there is a suitable opportunity in the future."

Bu Lianshi did not express her opinion, but looked at Xiao He's back and just sighed softly.

Before I knew it, it was night and the lights were high.

The guests left after drinking to their heart's content, and the half-drunk Xiao He, supported by Deng Ai, came to the outside of the bridal chamber in high spirits.

As soon as the door was opened, the shadows of guns and the flashes of knives rushed towards him.

Under the candlelight, more than ten maids were seen, all dressed in military uniforms, with swords and knives hanging from their shoulders, standing on both sides.

Seeing Xiao He enter, the maids clasped their fists and said in unison:

"Welcome the son-in-law to the bridal chamber!"

Oh my god, am I in the wrong place?
Is this entering the bridal chamber or entering the execution ground?

The murderous scene before him made Xiao He shudder, and he sobered up instantly.

(End of this chapter)