Chapter 376

Cao Cao cold can not help but hit a cicada, really say what to what? Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Xun you and others look at Cao Cao resentfully, with the expression of don't laugh and talk.

"Retreat, retreat!"

Cao Cao didn't dare to delay and retreated quickly.

The exhausted Cao soldiers had to pick up their spirits again and continue to retreat.

When the soldiers met the Jingzhou soldiers under Wei Yan's command, they could not resist at all. Even many soldiers' weapons have been dropped, unarmed, dare not fight head on, can only continue to flee.

Wei Yan's killing was very happy.

However, Cao Cao led his soldiers to flee first. After Wei Yan killed them for a while, he didn't catch Cao Cao in the end. He wantonly covered up for a while, and then withdrew to join Liu Xiu.

After Cao Cao withdrew from Xinye, he stationed his troops, but he did not stay in Xinye and went all the way to Jiyang County.

Back in Jiyang County, we finally have soldiers.

At this time, Cao Cao and his civil and military officials were relieved.

After checking, Cao Cao's soldiers were only over 20000. Such losses in front of Cao Cao, so that Cao Cao are completely messy.

Of the 200000 troops, only more than 20000 escaped. It is true that in the next period of time, there will be soldiers coming back to join us, but the loss of this war is too heavy and the price is too high.

After a day's rest, Cao Cao called his generals to discuss the matter.

Everyone adjusted for a day, but their faces were not good, they were still tired, and their eyes were dignified.

200000 troops, set on fire!

The soldiers who come back will not save one!

Such a result is hard to accept and bear for anyone.

Cao Cao looked at the civil and military generals under his command and said in a deep voice, "in this war, the prime minister has lost his troops. What do you think of it?"

Cheng Yu, with a dignified face, said: "prime minister, the news of the army's defeat will surely spread back to Xu county and to the northern states. Once the news gets around, if the prime minister fails to take the lead, I'm afraid a series of problems will arise in various states and counties, even in the imperial court. I implore the prime minister to give up his plan to attack Jingzhou for the time being and return to the imperial court immediately. "

Cao Cao, however, said stubbornly: "Liu Xiu lost 180000 talents in this battle. If you don't defeat Liu Xiu, you will never give up. "

Although Cao Cao was defeated.

However, Cao Cao still wanted face.

In fact, Cao Cao's heart, has wanted to retreat, but Cao Cao is difficult to speak, feel lost face. And so he withdrew, his heart was very uncomfortable.

Xun you said, "prime minister, if you want to defeat Liu Xiu and avenge the soldiers, that's what you have to do. But now, we have more important things to do. The prime minister must return to Xu county to take charge of the overall situation and stabilize people's minds. Otherwise, the situation of the imperial court will be out of control and the rear area will be on fire, which will be very difficult. "

Xun you solemnly said, "when the prime minister stabilizes the overall situation, it's not too late to attack Jingzhou."

After hearing this, Cao Cao's face showed an emotional expression.

Jia Xu has seen Cao Cao's intention to retreat by observing his words. However, the words of retreat come from Cao Cao's mouth. Cao Cao has no face, so he needs persuasion.

Jia Xu said: "prime minister, the temporary forbearance is for revenge in the future. The prime minister will bear with it for a while. When the situation in the rear is stabilized, he will attack Liu Xiu. "

After a pause, Jia Xu said: "the prime minister governs half of the country in the north and has a profound foundation. It is also easy to recruit soldiers again. But to recruit soldiers again, we need to retrain them. So it will take time. Prime minister, I suggest that we withdraw our troops first and then try to follow up. "

After a day's rest, Xu Chu recovered a lot and said, "prime minister, I also think we should withdraw. For the time being, we have no soldiers to go south. "

Xu Huang, Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan and others nodded in agreement.

Everyone, no one suggests fighting again.

After seeing all the people under his command, Cao Cao ordered: "since all the princes have proposed to withdraw, it would be inappropriate for me to go my own way again. Stop going south to Jingzhou for the time being, and the prime minister will return to Xu county today. "

As soon as the words changed, Cao Cao said, "Cao Ren, listen to the order!"

"The end will be here!"

Cao Ren stepped forward and saluted.

Cao Cao said, "you are still in charge of the battle in Nanyang County. You must be more careful."

"No!"

Cao Ren promised, but in his heart he secretly encouraged himself to attack Liu Xiu and capture Jingzhou.

Xu Huang took the initiative to stand up and said, "prime minister!"

Cao Cao said, "Gongming, what can I do for you?"

Xu said in a voice: "prime minister, I will ask to stay in Nanyang County to assist general Cao Ren. Today's defeat to Liu Xiu is due to, on the one hand, the unfamiliar topography of Jingzhou and, on the other hand, the different ways of fighting in Jingzhou. He is willing to stay and get familiar with the situation of Jingzhou, so as to prepare for the prime minister's attack on Jingzhou in the future. "Cao Cao nodded and said, "I'm glad you have this ambition. Your request is in line

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

Xu Huang's eyes showed a look of excitement.

After Cao Cao made arrangements one by one, he ordered his generals to deal with their own affairs. Cao Cao sat alone in the tent, his eyes were solemn, and he muttered to himself, "fengxiao, I lost nearly 200000 troops in this battle. In this war, we really lost miserably. If you're alive, you won't fall into the trap. "

"It's a pity that I didn't listen to your advice and went my own way, which led to today's situation."

"If the prime minister followed your last advice and led 200000 troops to attack Yizhou, maybe now it will be another scene."

"Liu Xiu is really a tough man to deal with."

"Since I met him, every time I had a fight with him, he won in the end. Could it be that Liu Xiu is the one who comes specifically for me, Cao Cao. But you can rest assured that although Liu Xiu is quite powerful, I am not discouraged. I don't believe it. Liu Xiu of Jingzhou can't take it. "

Cao Cao sat alone and muttered to himself.

At this time, his emotion was completely revealed. In front of the generals under his command, Cao Cao has always been an expression of Mount Tai collapsing in front of him. Even if the army was defeated, his heart was lost, and he did not show his decadence.

Now, being alone, Cao Cao is venting his emotions.

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Chaoyang County, where Liu Xiu's army converged.

They camped outside the city.

The big account of the Chinese army, everyone is seated.

Liu Xiu had a strong smile in his eyes and said: "in this war, Cao Cao's 200000 troops were completely defeated. In a short time, Cao Cao could not go south any more. This war laid the foundation for the development of Jingzhou. "

Wei Yan has been convinced of Liu Xiu, he praised: "the Lord's plan, can be described as a magic stroke, unexpected.". Although the thief Cao was cunning, he didn't guess the master's killing move. "

Zhang Ren said: "the Lord threw out false appearances to confuse Cao Cao's eyes. On this basis, Cao Cao could not guess the master's plan. What's more, the Lord's plan itself is hard to measure. "

A group of people praised one after another.

Liu Xiu shook his head and said: "the perfection and success of this strategy also depends on your implementation. Now Cao Cao's withdrawal means that the situation in Nanyang County has come to an end for the time being. I will also withdraw to Xiangyang, but I have to make arrangements before I leave. "

The expression of all the people was dignified.

Liu said: "Zhang Ren listens to the order!"

"The end will be here!"

Zhang Ren stood up and saluted.

Liu xiudao: "I have appointed you as general Pingbei to take charge of the Fifth Army. The Fifth Army is stationed in Chaoyang County. The 5000 soldiers of Wei Yan and the former Yizhou army were all under your command. I have informed you of the structure and operation of each army. Next, I hope you can take up the important task and garrison Nanyang. "

"No!"

Zhang Ren was excited and saluted.

Liu Xiu's eyes turned and fell on Wei Yan, saying: "Wei Yan listens to the order!"

"The end will be here!"

Wei Yan also stepped forward and saluted.

Liu Xiu said in a deep voice: "Wei Yan, I appoint you to be the governor of Nanyang. For the time being, the county is located in Chaoyang County. You know the situation of Nanyang Bureau. I hope you can shoulder the important task in Nanyang County. "

"I'll do it

Wei Yan arched his hand and agreed.

At this time, Wei Yan's heart is excited, because he is also in charge of a county now. Although there is a part of Nanyang County in Cao Cao's hands, it is not complete, but it means that he has entered this step.

Next, Liu Xiu arranged some chores of Nanyang County and dealt with everything. Liu Xiu left Chaoyang County with Pang Tong, Huang Hu and Sha Moke and went to Xiangyang.