Chapter 187

Even though Cao Cao's soldiers resisted the fierce impact of the army, and even Cao Cao mobilized Dian Wei, Xia Houdun and Xu Chu to defend, they still could not make the soldiers fight with all their strength.

One by one, the soldiers are powerless.

It's all wilting.

Xu Chu also quickly resisted, and his sword kept chopping, where no one could break through. Although Xu Chu could hold on, the soldiers around him could not hold on and began to retreat.

Xu Chu had no choice but to retreat. He came to Cao Cao's side and reported: "Lord, our soldiers are not strong enough to stop the attack of Zhang Xiu's army."

XiahouDun and Dianwei also retreated.

Two facial expressions, are full of helplessness.

The key is that the soldiers lost their fighting spirit and didn't want to fight. They couldn't stop Zhang Xiu's attack.

They can fight, but once they fall into the sea of people, even if they can kill countless people, they will eventually fall into it.

It's not cost-effective.

"Withdraw!"

Cao Cao helplessly ordered to retreat.

Xu Chu, Dian Wei and Xia Houdun joined hands to protect Cao Cao's retreat.

As soon as Cao's soldiers retreated, they were defeated like a mountain.

No one can resist.

Although Cao Cao's resistance time is short, the battlefield at this time, even if it is to win a bit of time, it is quite critical. At the time of Cao Cao's retreat, his army had already withdrawn from the barracks.

This ensures the integrity of the army.

If the army does not withdraw from the barracks first, once it falls into chaos, this time will be over.

Zhang Xiu with soldiers, fast pursuit.

As soon as the two sides chased and fled, the speed was extremely fast. They soon left the county seat of Luyang county and went to the direction of Lushan.

Cao Cao's army is on its way day and night.

In the evening, Cao Cao's army entered Lushan. He didn't dare to stay, he still didn't stop, he was still on his way.

As the chief general, Xia Houyuan was responsible for the withdrawal of the army. After entering Lushan, in front of the army, a small number of Cao soldiers suddenly gathered and came to XiaHouYuan to report the news that Cao Chun was captured alive.

Xia Houyuan's face suddenly changed.

He didn't expect that Cao Chun was captured alive. You should know that Cao Chun is a strong general in Cao's army, who is both civil and military. The loss of Cao Chun is a great loss to Cao Cao.

Xia Houyuan didn't dare to delay, and quickly came to Cao Cao's side. He was suffering at the moment, and didn't know what to say.

Bad news, one by one.

First, the granary was lost!

Then, Cao Chun was captured.

For Cao Jun at present, it's just adding insult to injury.

Seeing that Cao Xiayuan was hesitant, he knew that the situation was not right. He took a deep breath, adjusted his mind and said, "tell me, what happened?"

He had a hunch. It must be bad news.

But I'm used to it.

No matter how bad the news is, can it be worse than the present situation?

Xia Hou yuan took a deep breath and solemnly said: "just now when our army was on the way, some soldiers came together. They were defeated by Zhang Xiu's army. They reported that Cao Chun was captured alive by Zhang Xiu's Ministry. "

Brush!

Cao Cao's face changed greatly.

Rao has good psychological quality, but he can't be stable.

Cao Chun is his relative.

He is also his great general.

Cao Cao's face was cold and he gritted his teeth and said, "first, I sent back the news that the granary was lost. Moreover, Cao Chun personally sent a messenger to prove that he was good. Why, suddenly caught by Zhang Xiu's life? "

Xia Houyuan said: "according to the soldier's report, after Cao Chun lost his granary, he arranged for people to go back to the rear to gather food and grass. Then, Cao Chun led his troops to the front line, ready to join the Lord. "

"But near the North Bank of Lianqiao, he was ambushed and captured."

"More than 1000 soldiers under Cao Chun's command were completely destroyed. All the 200 tigers and leopards under Cao Chun's command were defeated. "

Xia Houyuan elaborated in detail, while he said, he felt congested at the same time.

What a tragedy!

More than 1000 soldiers were defeated.

Cao Cao clenched his fists and wanted to yell at him. He was in such a bad situation that it never happened alone.

After careful calculation, three generals under Cao Cao's command have fallen into Zhang Xiu's hands. Cao Anmin alone broke Cao Cao's heart. Now Yu Jin and Cao Chun are in the hands of Zhang Xiu, and Cao Cao feels helpless.

"Withdraw, withdraw first."

Cao Cao thought for a while and gave such an order.

Now even he himself is in danger. Once he is caught up by Zhang Xiu, he is likely to be in danger. Cao Cao led the army to continue on their way, left Lushan and soon came to Lianqiao.

The army under his command passed the bridge quickly. After crossing the bridge, Cao Cao suddenly laughed.In laughter, I'm glad.

At the same time, there is also pride.

Standing beside Cao Cao, Xia Houyuan asked, "Why are you laughing, my lord?"

With both hands on his back, Cao Cao looked at the flowing sand river and said, "Zhang Xiu chose to send someone to burn our granary. Unfortunately, he didn't do anything to Lianqiao."

"Our soldiers stationed here are just over a hundred. If he sends people to burn the bridge at the same time, we will be trapped here and unable to retreat. "

"Zhang Xiu is a little bit tender after all."

Cao Cao said: "Zhang Xiu failed to achieve seamless, this is our vitality. Cut off the bridge. We'll retreat immediately. This time I lost to Zhang Xiu. Next time, I'll get it back with interest. "

"Yes

XiaHouYuan immediately started.

The soldiers cut off the bridge and made it sink into the water.

Cao Cao led the troops to retreat.

The rear Zhang Xiu leads the troops to pursue, this time not easy, has occupied the superiority, he certainly will not let go. When Zhang Xiu was approaching the bridge, there were sentinels running from behind.

The sentinel came to Zhang Xiu and reported: "Mr. Qi, Chen Dao is in the rear of our army. He captured Cao Chun alive and captured more than 500 Cao soldiers. He is on his way here. "

"How could it be?"

Zhang Xiu a listen, suddenly feel is accidental joy.

That's good news.

Zhang Xiu ordered the troops to stay in place until Chen arrived. In the process of waiting, there are sentinels in front of us, saying that the bridge has been cut off. Zhang Xiu is not surprised by this.

In order to put an end to his pursuit, it is normal for Cao Cao to cut off the bridge.

In fact, before that, Zhang Xiu had also considered arranging people to cut off Lianqiao during the counterattack. It's just that this arrangement is not easy to implement. After all, Zhang Xiu doesn't know the time of the counterattack. She has to wait until the news of Chen Dao's victory comes back.

Otherwise, cutting off the bridge is tantamount to frightening the snake.

So I gave up burning the bridge.

Zhang Xiu now ready to continue the attack, he ordered the soldiers to build a bridge, to prepare to cross the river.

The army is still waiting.

Less than two quarters of an hour, Chen Dao came back with the team.

After Chen Dao took Cao Chun, he crossed the Shahe River by taking a small road and went straight to Luyang County, intending to join Zhang Xiu. On the way to March, he received a message from Zhang Xiu, asking him to ambush at the border between Yanzhou and Nanyang.

But the problem is that he came back with all the soldiers, and he was close to the place where Zhang Xiu was stationed. In addition, there were prisoners, so it was not easy for him to go back to ambush.

So Chen continued to withdraw.

Only when he arrived at the location where Zhang Xiu was stationed, he found that Zhang Xiu was hiding Cao Cao.

He had to come with his men.

Chen Dao and Zhang Xiu met. When he saw Zhang Xiu, he first explained the reason why he didn't go to the border of Nanyang County to lay an ambush. Then he reported: "my Lord, I will burn Cao Cao's granary. Not only that, Cao Chun was captured alive, more than 500 Cao soldiers were captured, and 130 horses were still intact. The rest of the wounded horses will be temporarily placed in the rear. "

"Good! Well done

Zhang Xiu showed a look of approval on her face and was very happy.

Chen has won the battle.

For Zhang Xiu, with Cao Anmin, Yu Jin and Cao Chun, it would be easier for him to attack Cao Cao.

"Lord, I will have something to say."

At this time, Ling Feng stood up. When he looked at Chen, his eyes were filled with hatred and resentment.

When he went to Cao Jun's granary, he just suggested that he should take a rest at night and not go on his way. However, Chen Dao shot him and knocked him to the ground.

He has to complain and let Chen Dao taste the power.

He is an old man under the command of Zhang Xiu. I believe that after hearing this, Zhang Xiu will make a decision in his favor.