After Cao Cao unified the north, the powerful Lu Bu naturally became his important opponent. Cao Cao knew that if he wanted to stabilize his rule in the Central Plains, he had to deal with the potential danger of Lü Bu.
So, he sent one of his fierce generals to challenge Lu Bu, hoping to eliminate him.
When the news reached Lu Bu's ears, he sneered, and after thinking for a moment, he decided to send his most powerful subordinates to block Cao Cao's pursuit.
Lu Bu knew that if he wanted to deal with Liu Bei and Cao Cao at the same time, his own strength was obviously not enough, and he had to divide his troops to fight in order to achieve victory.
Therefore, Lü Bu summoned his senior generals and ordered them to go to different battlefields to contain Cao Cao's forces and buy time for Liu Bei to breathe.
Lu Bu already knew Liu Bei's strength and ambition, and he knew that only with the help of Liu Bei's strength could he defeat Cao Cao and fight for the Central Plains.
Lü Bu's order soon reached outside Lü Bu's tent, and all the generals heard it and asked to go and stop Cao Cao. Lu Bu rejected their request, knowing full well that only one fierce general could stabilize Cao Cao's pace in a short period of time.
In the end, Lu Bu chose to send a general to intercept Cao Cao under the prestige of Pang De.
This general, Chen Gong, was one of Lü Bu's most effective strategists, and although his performance on the battlefield was not as good as Pang De's, his wisdom was good enough to deal with Cao Cao's attack.
After Chen Gong received Lu Bu's order, he immediately planned a complete set of battle plans. He learned that Cao Cao's forces were too strong to be underestimated, so he decided to block them in a strategically advantageous location.
This site was located within a valley and surrounded by steep mountains, which could be used to limit Cao Cao's forces.
Chen Gong led an elite army to quickly rush to the valley and spread out defensive fortifications. He arranged for archers to lay in ambush on the mountains, ready to launch long-range shots.
At the same time, he sent assassins who were proficient in assassination techniques to hide in the mountains and prepare to carry out a sneak attack on Cao Cao's high-ranking generals.
On the other side of Lu Bu's camp, after Zhang Fei learned of Lu Bu's order, a trace of excitement flashed in his eyes. He is a fierce general under Liu Bei, he has always been brave and invincible, and he is full of fighting spirit for Lu Bu's challenge.
He immediately reorganized his army, launched the clarion call for battle, and prepared to immediately go to join the Chen Palace.
However, just as Zhang Fei was packing up and preparing to leave, Guan Yu suddenly appeared and stopped his action. Guan Yu said to Zhang Fei with a solemn expression: "Second brother, although we are brave, what is more important is stability and wisdom.
You have to understand that since Lu Bu sent Chen Gong, he must have some understanding of his ability. We can't let Liu Bei suffer losses because of our reckless actions. ”
Zhang Fei listened to Guan Yu's words and felt a little dissatisfied: "Big brother, I know you're worried about Liu Bei, but now is the time for us to show ourselves." If we can defeat Lu Bu's partial generals in one fell swoop, Liu Bei will definitely value us more. ”
Guan Yu sighed and said solemnly: "Second brother, you only saw the victorious side, but you didn't see the danger that Chen Gong might bring.
He is Lu Bu's strategist, and he is very resourceful, and if we go to war impulsively, it will only allow Chen Gong to take the opportunity to target us. We should wait for the right moment and wait until Liu Bei is safe before acting. ”
In the face of Guan Yu's resolute attitude, Zhang Fei had to suppress his impulsive emotions. He understood Guan Yu's worries, and he also knew that his actions would bring great risks to Liu Bei.
Although his heart was still full of the desire to fight, he also knew how to leave a line and had to retreat for the time being.
Guan Yu was relieved to see that Zhang Fei finally obeyed his arrangement, and said to Zhang Fei: "Second brother, since you are a brave warrior, you should know how to make reasonable tactical arrangements. Only in this way can we play a greater role on the battlefield. ”
Although Zhang Fei was still a little unwilling in his heart, he also understood that Guan Yu's words were right. He nodded, indicating that he accepted Guan Yu's decision.
In this way, Chen Gong, a partial general sent by Lü Bu, successfully blocked Cao Cao's attack in the valley. In this crucial battle, Chen Gong's resourcefulness and precise decision-making played a great role, buying Liu Bei precious time.
And Zhang Fei and Guan Yu's choice has also become a regret in their hearts, but they finally understand that only stability and wisdom can bring victory.
At the end of the story, Cao Cao was delayed by Chen Gong's resistance and missed the opportunity to capture Lu Bu. With the help of Liu Bei's strength, Lü Bu successfully defeated Cao Cao and captured the Central Plains.
Although Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were not involved, their wisdom and decision-making became important support for Liu Bei's subordinates.
This battle not only wrote a magnificent legend of heroes, but also showed the dialectical relationship between wisdom and courage. In the face of a strong enemy on the battlefield, always remain calm and sensible, and choose the right tactics, in order to achieve victory.