Chapter 540 The Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation Shows Its Power!

When Cao Cao heard this, his face became gloomy.

"Is there any way to cure it?"

Wu Pu smiled and said: "This method is a unique method that has been researched by my master. Others may not be able to do it, but I can assure the Prime Minister that within two days, the two generals will definitely recover as before."

"My husband is here, I feel at ease!"

Since Cao Zhang and Cao Ren returned, Zhuge Liang has stepped up his training. After all, time is running out.

At the same time, Pang De led the Taishan Tiger Bandits and finally reached Bajun.

Along the way, Pang De didn't see any decent obstacles.

There were only a few small towns, and before any news could be sent, they were quickly surrounded and annihilated by Pang De.

On Mingyue Mountain, Pang De observed the densely packed Cao army camp at the foot of the mountain.

As long as the situation on the battlefield changes, Pang De is sure that within a stick of incense, he will lead the Taishan Tiger Bandit to the Cao army's camp.

Deng Ai came to Pang De, observed the surrounding terrain, and immediately reported to Pang De.

"General, there are still two days left. In these days, we can't light a fire to cook, nor can we set up camp. We can only be aggrieved and everyone sleeps on the ground."

Pang De nodded. At first, Gu Rubing sent Deng Ai to follow him. Pang De didn't care yet. After all, Deng Ai was also a first-class general. If he really needed the Taishan Tiger Thief to take action, there was a first-class general. Now, I won't be distracted from managing the army.

But after these few days, all the small cities we encountered on the road were eradicated by Deng Ai. The speed was so fast that Pound had to admire him. Moreover, Deng Ai's level of fighting in the mountains was even a little better than his own. .

Only then did Pang De understand what Gu Rubing meant. This was not about sending a general to help him. He clearly wanted him to take on an apprentice. However, Pang De did not refuse. Deng Ai was quick-thinking and could indeed help him in the army. Who can say no to a disciple like this who checks for deficiencies and fills them up?

After giving instructions to the people below, Pang De took out two tips.

This was given to him by Zhuge Liang before he set off. He still remembered that Zhuge Liang said at that time that if they won the decisive battle, he would let him open the red bag of tips. If they lost the decisive battle, he would let him open the green bag of tips.

Could it be that not even the Prime Minister was sure of victory?

Pang De didn't tell anyone about the kit, only Deng Ai.

Seeing Pound staring blankly at the kit, Deng Ai saw the worry in Pound's eyes and patted Pound on the shoulder.

"General, don't worry. Since the Prime Minister gave you two tips, it is natural that the Prime Minister has his intentions. We just need to obey his orders."

Pang De looked at Deng Ai, nodded, and put away the kit.

In Cao Cao's camp.

At this time, Cao Cao, Sun Jian, Shi Xie, and Liu Zhang all gathered in Cao Cao's camp.

"Everyone, there are still two days before we start the decisive battle. Our four-party coalition is a bit chaotic anyway. We need to choose someone to lead the four armies. Who do you think can do it?"

It is said to be a four-party alliance, but in fact it is just an alliance between Sun Jian and Cao Cao. Liu Zhang and Shi Xie have no right to speak.

Neither of them had a famous general. Liu Zhang finally trained a famous general, but Gu Rubing took him away.

Sun Jian saw everyone's eyes focused on him, and his expression instantly froze.

What do these two people think of themselves? I am just a dog king, and I am only responsible for being a dog.

"Haha, I think the position of commander-in-chief belongs to none other than the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Cao is the best candidate in terms of both strength and vision."

After hearing Sun Jian's words, Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction. This was also his purpose.

Originally, Cao Cao wanted to command the four armies, but he lacked a reason. After all, Sun Jian was still there. Now that Sun Jian recommended him, he naturally agreed with Cao Cao's wishes.

"Okay, from now on, the troops, horses, and soldiers in your hands will all be under my command and control. I hope you will tell the people below you. I don't want anyone to oppose my orders."

The three of them stood up at the same time and clasped their fists at Cao Cao.

Two days later, all the famous generals in Gu Rubing's hands who could stand up and had no missions were gathered in the Nanjun Sheriff's Mansion.

"Everyone, the allied forces from all directions have arrived outside the city, and the decisive battle is about to officially begin. The Prime Minister has already gone to set up the formation. You should have your own positions. Everyone, prepare yourself and go outside the city."

"Take orders."

Just when everyone was about to leave, Gu Rubing hesitated.

"Junyi, Meng Qi, are you two okay with your injuries?"

"Master, we are all ready. Master, just wait this time. Let's kill everyone and strengthen our army!"

After listening to Zhang He's words, Ma Chao nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, go ahead and be safe."

There was still a while before the war started, but Gu Rubing did not go directly outside the city, but came to Zhao Yun's room.

In five days, although Zhao Yun did not fully recover, he woke up and ate some food, but he was still unable to get out of bed.

After seeing Gu Rubing coming, Zhao Yun quickly put down the porridge in his hand and wanted to stand up, but found that he could not stand up at all.

Seeing Zhao Yun's appearance, Gu Rubing stepped forward immediately.

"Okay, if you are not in good health, you don't need to follow those rules. Just lie down on the bed. When you recover, I will still need you, Zilong, to fight for me."

After hearing Gu Rubing's words, Zhao Yun's eyes were slightly red and he lowered his head in shame.

"My Lord, Zilong is incompetent. This battle in Jingzhou is so crucial, but I can only lie here."

Looking at Zhao Yun's appearance, Gu Rubing smiled and patted his shoulder.

"What are you talking about, Zilong? Without you, Jiangxia County would have fallen long ago. How could you hold on for so long to prepare for Nanjun? Your contribution in this battle is not small. You have protected me for so long, and it's time to take a break. This time, let me protect you."

As a lord, he actually said words to protect his generals. Zhao Yun was moved to tears.

After wiping it off without leaving a trace, Zhao Yun smiled again.

"My Lord, when I recover, Zilong will definitely help you pacify the world."

"Okay, I'll wait for you!"

After saying goodbye to Zhao Yun, Gu Rubing came to the outside of the city.

At this time, Cao Cao's coalition forces outside the city had nearly 600,000 troops, all of whom stood up.

Cao Cao originally planned to encircle them.

After all, in Cao Cao's view, 400,000 troops were fighting against 600,000 troops, and the number of famous generals on both sides was almost the same. Even if there was a slight difference, it could be filled with a large number of first-class generals. No matter how you calculate it, Liu Bei could only defend the city and absolutely could not go out of the city to fight.

So Cao Cao's initial strategy was to let the four people each bring their own people to besiege the county city.

But just as the formation was set, Zhuge Liang rushed out with 300,000 troops, and these people were still moving quickly, and finally turned into a weird formation, which was considered to be stopped.

Cao Cao had no choice but to terminate his plan and lead the coalition army to fight directly.

After all, according to his plan, he was going to attack the East Gate alone, and Zhuge Liang mobilized 300,000 troops at the East Gate, and the people defending the other three people added up to only 100,000.

This was obviously to rush into his own camp.

Fighting Gu Rubing alone head-on, without anyone to assist, not to mention Cao Cao did not dare, even Sun Jian, who had the Gu clan, did not dare.

"Zhuge Liang, where is Liu Bei? Isn't he afraid to come out?"

"Why should Prime Minister Cao be anxious? My master is on the way. But Prime Minister Cao is still worried about my master. Shouldn't Prime Minister Cao be worried about the number of famous generals in your hands? Looking at your formation, there are no Cao Ren and Cao Zhang. Have they not come out of bed yet?"

"You..."

Cao Cao pretended to be caught by Zhuge Liang and pointed at Zhuge Liang for a long time without saying anything.

After the last meeting in Xudu, Cao Cao guessed that Zhuge Liang should be a legendary strategist. He didn't have anyone of this level in his hands, so he didn't know what was so scary about this legendary strategist. So naturally, he didn't dare to say much, for fear that Zhuge Liang would guess something.

Seeing that Cao Cao didn't want to talk to him more, Zhuge Liang frowned slightly. He always felt that Cao Cao seemed to be hiding something.

Just when Zhuge Liang was thinking, Gu Rubing walked out of the city gate slowly and came to the front of the army, followed by the luxurious lineup in Gu Rubing's hand.

"Haha, King Lie, I thought you were afraid and didn't dare to come."

"How could that be? What should I be afraid of? The four-party coalition forces have a total of 600,000 people, with more than 100,000 people each. I am ashamed for you."

"Go to hell, if you give me the land of Jiuzhou, I can also get 600,000 people in a minute."

Cao Cao was angry at Gu Rubing's words and cursed.

"Okay, there is no difference in saying more, let's start, 400,000 against 600,000, do you really think that making such a broken thing can stop us?"

Cao Cao snorted coldly and returned directly to his own camp.

Gu Rubing brought Zhuge Liang to the city wall.

Zhuge Liang took out the command flag and waved it gently.

The eight famous generals quickly returned to their respective formations.

Seeing this, Cao Cao directly ordered: "Xu Huang, Le Jin, Yu Jin, Li Dian, Zhou Tai, Ma Zhong, take 60,000 people and charge the formation."

The six people agreed and immediately went to battle.

Seeing 60,000 people entering the Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation, Zhuge Liang waved the flag, and the Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation immediately started to operate.

After Xu Huang and the other six entered the formation, they completely lost their way.

They kept rushing forward with everyone, and within half an hour, only 30,000 of the 60,000 people were left. Among the six people, Zhou Tai, Yu Jin, and Le Jin were also injured.

The six wanted to leave, but found that they could not do it.

Cao Cao, who was far away, saw this and his face changed. He originally wanted to let these six people explore the way, but now he saw that these six generals might have to be thrown in, and there were 60,000 soldiers and horses.

"Xu Chu, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Zhou Yu, Huang Gai, Gan Ning, Cheng Pu, take 100,000 people and rescue the people inside."

Upon hearing this, the seven people immediately led people to rush in.

"Xiahou Dun, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

When Ma Chao saw Xiahou Dun coming in, he rushed up directly, and the tiger-headed golden spear stabbed at Xiahou Dun.

Xiahou Dun quickly waved his sword to block.

When Xiahou Yuan was about to help, a spear suddenly rushed out and stopped Xiahou Yuan.

"Hey, your opponent is me."

Xiahou Yuan looked at the person who spoke and found that it was Zhang He.

Xu Chu saw that the battle situation here was not good, and immediately rushed up to help, and Zhang Liao went to meet him directly.

When Gan Ning was about to find his opponent, Huang Zhong shot an arrow at Gan Ning.

Feeling the strong wind coming, Gan Ning waved his sword to stop the feather arrow.

Gan Ning knew that the Red Blood Knife in Huang Zhong's hand was extremely restraining to him. When he was about to leave, he saw Huang Zhong rushing up. Gan Ning had no choice but to choose Huang Zhong as his opponent.

Zhou Yu knew that Gan Ning was definitely not Huang Zhong's opponent and wanted to help, but was stopped by Xu Rong in front of him.

Huang Gai and Cheng Pu were suppressed by Zhang Ren and Wei Yan.

Taishi Ci took out his bow and arrow because he had no opponent, and secretly shot cold arrows on the side.

Interfering with the duel of several famous generals.

Cao Cao saw that his famous generals had already taken action, but there was still no way to turn the tide of the battle. He immediately shouted to Dian Wei and Sun Ce: "You go in and kill as many as you can before Guan Yu and Zhang Fei come out."

The two rushed out immediately after hearing this.

However, before the two arrived at the battlefield, a gust of wind blew.

When the wind and sand fell, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were already standing in front of the two.

"Haha, are you guys planning to launch a sneak attack? It seems that what my elder brother said is right. Cao Cao is really shameless. Letting legendary generals enter the battlefield, isn't that a massacre? Only you Cao Cao can do this."

"My master just wants to win. As long as he can win, why bother about the process? Isn't it for us to cultivate to legendary generals to play a role on the battlefield?"

Dian Wei didn't quite agree with Zhang Fei's words.

Watching the two quarreling with each other, Guan Yu waved his hand and interrupted the quarrel between the two.

"Okay, there shouldn't be legendary generals on the battlefield over there. If you want to fight, we'll accompany you."

"Then come."

"Bawang."

"Tiger Soul."

"Elai."

"Martial Saint."

In an instant, everyone felt that the sky seemed to be a little darker.

The soldiers fighting on both sides felt that the ground under their feet was shaking slightly.

But they didn't care about this tremor. What they cared more about was the enemy in front of them.

Cao Cao saw that Dian Wei and Sun Ce had not appeared for a long time. In addition, the sky was getting dark and there was a vibration under his feet. He knew that the legendary generals in his hands might have been stopped.

Seeing that the 100,000 troops who rushed into the formation again had less than 70,000 left, and the loss on Gu Rubing's side was less than half of his own, Cao Cao's heart was bleeding.

In terms of military strength, both sides did have some advantages, but if the disaster continued, it would not take long for the advantages to be defeated by themselves.

At this time, Cao Cao realized the horror of the Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation.

Anyone who rushed into the formation would lose their way in an instant.

Zhuge Liang saw that the time was almost up and it was time to start harvesting, so he waved the flag.

All the special troops hidden in the Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation rushed out in an instant and began to slaughter the 100,000 ordinary soldiers one-sidedly.

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