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He was talking about the ancient mythical beast, the phoenix.

The phoenix is ​​also called a symbol of nobility, auspiciousness and peace by later generations.

And it is such a legendary beast that is now appearing in front of Xiang Tian.

The phoenix in front of me has golden feathers, and its tail and crown are colorful.

When Xiang Tian looked at it, Phoenix had already eaten all the eggshells.

When it turned around and looked at Xiang Tian in front of it, it slowly walked in front of Xiang Tian, ​​and kissed Xiang Tian's cheek affectionately.

Feeling the softness on his cheeks, Xiang Tian smiled knowingly.

Chapter 39

Three Kingdoms World.

After Cao Cao parted ways with the princes, he returned to Yanzhou, and took the position of Yanzhou Mu with thunder.

After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's analysis, Cao Cao is no longer the original Cao Cao.

At this moment, he no longer thinks about saving the Han Dynasty, but wants to establish his own dynasty.

As for whether he will be scolded as thief Cao by then, he no longer cares.

Fame is indeed very important in today's Eastern Han Dynasty, but correspondingly, it is also a shackle.

If you don't believe me, look at Liu Bei.

Besides, when he established a dynasty stronger than the big Han, who would call him a Cao thief?

Little did he know that Liu Bang was also from a local ruffian. When he won the world, who would call him a local ruffian.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also born as a beggar. When he sat in that seat, who would say he was a beggar.

Fame is a very good springboard before you have strong strength.

But when you have enough strength, these are not important anymore.

With the support of the entire chat group, Cao Cao can do this.

Dissatisfied?Cannons bombarded his mother.

Just ask if you accept it or not.

In fact, after Cao Cao separated from the princes, he was going to kill Liu Bei, but Liu Bei ran too fast, and he had no chance at all.

.........

Yanzhou.

State Shepherd House.

Cao Cao sat directly above.

Below are Cao Cao's clan members, such as Xia Houyuan, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other generals.

Of course, there are Lu Bu who has already surrendered, and Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and others who originally followed Lu Bu.

Zhu Yuanzhang led Yue Fei to sit beside him, watching quietly.

As for why he didn't come back to Daming after being out for so long, in his words, it's too boring to go back, and it's still lively here.

Cao Cao was quite enthusiastic about Zhu Yuanzhang's stay, after all, he was very fond of Yue Fei, a fierce general.

Although everyone is a group of friends, but who said that group friends can't poach the wall.

Besides, who doesn't love a fierce general like Yue Fei who can defeat Lu Bu with a few moves?

His Boss Cao has two major hobbies. The first is of course women, and it is best to be married.

The second is the fierce generals and counselors.

Cao Cao looked at the crowd below, and said slowly: "Now that Dong Zhuo and the young emperor are retreating to Chang'an, the princes from all walks of life seem to be at odds with each other."

"So, in order to rescue the young emperor as soon as possible, I decided to send troops to Xuzhou to integrate the forces of the two states."

When everyone heard that there was a war to be fought, their faces became happy. As for the purpose of the war, they did not consider it.

They only consider when it is time to attack the city and plunder the land and make military achievements.

Xiahou Dun stood up excitedly: "My lord, the general wishes to be a pioneer at the end."

"The last general is also willing." Seeing this, Cao Ren also stood up.

Seeing this, Lu Bu also stood up, glanced around, and said proudly: "My lord, since the surrender, the last general has not accomplished an inch of merit, please allow the latter to take the blame and make meritorious deeds."

When everyone saw Lu Bu coming out, although they wanted to fight him, but they kept silent when they thought of Lu Bu's combat power.

Although Lu Bu was captured alive by Yue Fei, if you think that Lu Bu is not as powerful as the rumors say, you are very wrong.

It's not that Lu Bu is too weak, but Yue Fei is too strong.

Seeing this, Cao Cao laughed loudly: "Hahahaha! Good, very good, I have a strong general like you, and Xuzhou is at your fingertips."

Then he looked at Lu Bu and ordered, "Lu Bu, I order you to be the vanguard and lead [-] soldiers and horses to go straight to Kaiyang. I will arrive later."

"The last general takes the order!" Lu Bu was overjoyed upon hearing this, and immediately respectfully accepted the order.

..........

Xuzhou.

Kaiyang.

in the military camp.

An anxious figure ran quickly in the camp, and finally entered the largest tent.

"Report! General Qi, the enemy army was found twenty miles outside the city, and they are coming towards Kaiyang."

Zang Ba turned around when he heard the words, and frowned: "You can clearly see whose army the coming man's banner belongs to."

"News, there is a word Cao printed on the flag, the leader of the army didn't see it clearly." The scout replied respectfully.

"Cao Zi? Could it be Cao Cao?" Zang Ba murmured.

Then immediately ordered loudly: "Pass my order, gather all the troops immediately."

"Yes!"

As Zang Ba's order was issued, the horn sounded, and the entire barracks quickly assembled in an instant.

Then quickly leave the camp.

……

The entire Kaiyang City is filled with a sense of murder in the air at this moment.

Zang Ba stood on the city wall and looked at the leader of the army below, with the red rabbit horse on his crotch, holding Fang Tian's painted halberd, his heart sank.

He had already guessed who the leading general was this time, besides Lu Bu, who else was equipped with this equipment.

But seeing that Lu Bu had only about [-] troops, he breathed a sigh of relief quietly.

Although he only has [-] troops, it is enough to defend the city.

However, if Lu Bu wanted to use [-] troops to break through his Kaiyang City, it would be impossible in a short time.

He has already sent reinforcements to ask Tao Qian for help, and he only needs to hold on for three to five days.

He has already made up his mind to hang up the exemption card.

As for fighting against Lu Bu, he is not a fool, how could he give Lu Bu his head.

...........

Lu Bu looked at Kaiyang City in front of him, and then Chituma appeared under the city wall with Lu Bu on his back.

"I am Lu Bu, the vanguard officer under Cao Cao, Yanzhou Shepherd, whoever dares to go out of the city to fight."

All the soldiers on the city wall changed their faces when they heard the words, and no one knew Lu Bu's name.

Zang Ba's subordinates turned their heads to look at him at the same time, after all, he had the final say on whether to fight or not.

Zang Ba took a look at everyone, he had already made up his mind to hang up the battle card, so how could he let his subordinates die.

"Hang up the battle card!"

The generals were taken aback when they heard the words, they didn't expect their own general to admit cowardly directly.

But this is also in line with their inner thoughts. The main reason is that Lu Bu's reputation is too great, no one wants to die, isn't it good to live?

Everyone reacted and immediately took orders: "Yes!"

Lu Bu under the city wall saw that there was no one in the city to fight, and just as he was about to continue calling for battle, he saw a huge sign hung up.

It is the free card.

Zang Ba looked at Lu Bu below and said loudly: "General Lu, it's getting late today, let's fight again tomorrow!"

After finishing speaking, he went back.

Lu Bu's face turned dark when he saw this. He didn't expect that the opponent would not even dare to fight, but there was nothing he could do if they refused to fight, unless they directly attacked the city.

Lu Bu wanted to attack the city, but his army was exhausted after a long journey, so it was obviously not a good time to attack the city.

Besides, he wanted to take the blame and meritorious deeds this time. If Kaiyang was not taken down by then, and the soldiers would be lost instead, not only did he not commit the crimes and meritorious deeds, he might be punished by Cao Cao.

After thinking deeply, Lu Bu led his army back to set up camp ten miles away from the city wall.

He knew that Cao Cao still had some siege weapons. Although he had never seen those things, Cao Cao had explained to him the purpose of those things, and he could see that Cao Cao was very precious about them.

He also wanted to see how powerful those things were, so Zang Ba didn't fight, but fell right into his arms.

And according to the scout's report, Cao Cao's army was only three days behind them.

Chapter 40 Absolute crushing

It was already three days later when Cao Cao arrived at Daying.

Lu Bu camp.

Inside the largest tent in the center.

Cao Cao is sitting at the top, and below are a group of generals, but the atmosphere is a bit strange at the moment.

Everyone looked at Lu Bu with a look of inquiry and doubt.

Cao Cao also discovered this scene, and he was also very puzzled, why Lu Bu did not attack the city after arriving in Kaiyang, but waited for his army to arrive.

Lu Bu also knew the doubts in everyone's hearts, so he stood up directly and said with cupped hands.

"My lord, for the past three days, Kaiyang's defenders have not fought with their subordinates at all, and they have put up the exemption card. The general will plead guilty, and please be punished by the lord."

Cao Cao was surprised when he heard that, but when he thought of Lu Bu's reputation, it was understandable that the opponent should not fight.

Then he laughed loudly: "Hahahaha, Fengxian doesn't have to be like this. The opponent dare not fight, it can only show that the opponent knows Fengxian's bravery, so he avoids fighting."

Lu Bu's heart warmed when he heard the words: "Thank you, my lord."

The rest of the generals have also understood in their hearts at this moment, and they don't blame Lu Bu entirely.

"Do you know who the defenders of Kaiyang are?" Cao Cao then asked.

Lu Bu clasped his hands and replied, "My lord, this man's name is Zang Ba. He was a Taishan thief before. Later, after Tao Qian pacified Xuzhou, this man voluntarily surrendered. Later, he was appointed by Tao Qian as the captain of cavalry, and he has been stationed in Kaiyang. .”

Cao Cao nodded when he heard the words: "Three days have passed since Fengxian arrived in Kaiyang, and Tao Qian's reinforcements should arrive soon."

"Pass me an order, the soldiers should sleep together at night, beware of the enemy attacking the camp at night, and attacking the city early in the morning."

All the generals immediately took orders respectfully: "No!"

At the moment, Zang Ba and others in Kaiyang City don't know that they will face the firepower that makes them desperate.

..........

The next day.

Banners are flying outside Kaiyang city.

Cao Cao and Zhu Yuanzhang are at the front, and behind them are generals such as Yue Fei and Lu Bu.

Then came the [-] troops that went on this expedition.