Chapter 231 Cao Cao attacks Tao Ying(1/2)
Go to the East Gate.
Cao Cao, the captain of the Xiyuan Military Academy, who was full of hatred of losing his son and losing his wife, rushed out of the upper east gate, one of the three east gates in Luoyang with murderous intent, and headed straight for the battlefield of the Middle East Gate.
Following Cao Cao was the fake Sima Bian Bing of the Dian Jun, Cao Chun, the Huangmen Minister, and the 1,200 troops from the headquarters.
After Cao Cao's army, he followed Feng Fang, the commander of the right assistant military in Xiyuan, and 1,200 troops from the headquarters.
Cao Cao's idea was very simple. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the North Army of the Middle East Gate to stick to Tao Ying and launch a sudden attack from the flank, giving Tao Ying a fatal blow.
"The war is over?"
The upper east gate is on the east side of the Middle East Gate, the same as the turret on the west side. The second gate is less than three miles apart. As soon as Cao Cao led his troops across the moat and galloped towards the Middle East Gate for less than one mile, he found an abnormality.
"The rebel Tao Ying has been wiped out?"
Cao Cao, who had slightly frowning eyes, shook his head secretly, and a trace of ominous premonition arose in his heart.
"The advantage of the army and the strength of morale..."
Cao Cao's mind couldn't help but echoed Ruan Yu's evaluation of Tao Ying Xuanjia Army.
"Brother, the Middle East Gate is too quiet!"
Cao Chun, who was following Cao Cao, quickly glanced at Cao Cao who was distracted, and reminded him with concern.
"Is there any change?"
The sound of shouting and killing that was clearly heard at the Shangdongmen and the sound of weapons colliding suddenly disappeared. If it weren't for the strong smell of blood, Cao Chun would have doubted whether he had taken the wrong path.
"General Yan won?"
Bian Bing, who also found out that abnormality, felt a moving heart, and a bright color flashed in his eyes.
"I am worthy of being under the command of the Marquis of Jinan!"
Perhaps Cao Cao had promised to send Bian Bing to Tao Ying to serve. Bian Bing, who had an infinite affection for Tao Ying, unknowingly incorporated himself into Tao Ying's camp. At this time, he not only had confidence in the Xuanjia Army, but also hoped that
Yan Liang defeated the Northern Army.
"This place is under the capital city, don't worry about me!"
Cao Cao's cold eyes glanced at Bian Bing, who was secretly happy, and glanced at his cousin Cao Chun with a warm look to cheer him up.
"Even if the rebel Tao Ying wins by chance, it is already the last moment of strength, and you can destroy it if you turn your hand!"
Cao Chun, who has a tall and mighty body, is only nineteen years old this year. He is Cao Ren's brother. Although he is young, he has not only become a minister of the Yellow Sect, but also because he advocates knowledge, he has many Confucian scholars who rely on him and has a great reputation.
"Well, when will the Marquis of Jinan become a traitor?"
Hearing the conversation between Cao Cao and Cao Chun, Bian Bing, who realized it later, looked up and looked at Cao Cao with horror.
"Son-in-law, isn't this a misunderstanding?"
Glazed at Bian Bing who was urging his horse to catch up, and Cao Cao, who had a gloomy face, scolded him in disgust.
"This is a general in the army, so don't talk about a private relationship!"
When Cao Cao thought of Bian Bing's evil deeds of killing Cao Ang for Tao Ying and occupying Ding's family, Cao Cao wished he could kill Bian Bing first to vent his hatred.
"Idiot, if you misunderstand, how could the emperor order the destruction of the traitor Tao Ying?"
Bian Bing, who was already confused, was once so ruthlessly rebuked by Cao Cao for the first time in history. Bian Bing became even more confused and was stammering for a moment.
"Brother, don't be angry, it's important to deal with the thief!"
After glanced at Bian Bing, Cao Chun immediately spoke out to comfort the angry Cao Cao.
"Brother, don't worry, please don't worry!"
Cao Cao took a deep breath, looked at Cao Chun, and suppressed the anger in his heart.
"Meng De, the Northern Army seems to have retreated!"
Just as Cao Chun appeased Cao Cao, Feng Fang drove his horse to Cao Cao and asked Cao Cao for his thoughts suspiciously.
In fact, even if Feng Fang didn't say it, Cao Cao knew that the Northern Army had retreated and was defeated.
While advancing, Cao Cao had already seen four or five hundred Xuanjia cavalry standing quietly one mile away from the Middle East Gate. Although the armor was crooked and the formation was a bit scattered, it was obviously not in panic.
"Person Feng, the number of troops of your and my army is superior, and the exhausted rebels have become the last of their strength. At this time, as long as the two armies of your and my army are fighting, the rebels who have not got a chance to breathe will be wiped out in one fell swoop!"
Feng Fang, who was inspired to leave the city, felt a desire to retreat. Cao Cao's narrow eyes spread out, but his murderous intent to Tao Ying was stronger in his heart, and he immediately bewitched Feng Fang's attack on Tao Ying.
"But, the other side is all cavalry, and both of you and I are mainly infantry!"
Feng Fang was still a little hesitant. He had seen the scene of Liangzhou cavalry fighting in his early years. In the face of powerful cavalry attacks, the infantry was not able to resist even if the number of people was superior.
"Don't worry, as long as you and I attack the rebels, the general will definitely not miss the opportunity to annihilate the rebels, and will send heavy troops to encircle and suppress them."
Cao Cao, who has never turned around and never gave up, will never give up easily when he feels that he has the upper hand.
Besides, Cao Cao naturally could not tolerate the hatred for Tao Ying's killing of his son and his wife. No matter whether he succeeded or failed in this battle, he would declare war on Tao Ying.
Of course, Cao Cao also believed that He Jin, who had his own and Feng Fang sent troops and also had a grudge against Tao Ying, killed his grandson, his daughter-in-law, and his sister, would definitely send troops to vent his hatred.
"Kill!"
Cao Cao's encouragement successfully made Feng Fang feel relieved, and the two troops in Xiyuan fought against Tao Ying's Xuanjia Army.
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Middle East Gate.
Tao Ying, who had been separated from the Northern Army and retreated a mile, sent people to treat the wounded soldiers and restrained the bodies of Xuanjia Army who died in battle, while sending people to Ma City to urge the military Hou Chen Jiao to speed up the evacuation.
"Lord, more than 30 more than 100 people were killed in this battle, and more than 100 people were injured!"
After counting the losses of the war, Dian Wei hurried up to report to Tao Ying about the current military strength of the Xuanjia Army.
"This battle has caused more than 100 people, and nearly 100 people were injured in the battle of Ma City. Now there are about 700 soldiers to fight. If the speed is faster, it will be no problem to retreat to Hulao Pass!"
Looking at Tao Ying who was thinking about it secretly, Dian Wei, who was already hungry, raised another difficult question.
"Lord, due to the continuous battles, the war horses that were not repaired are exhausted, and it is unlikely to withstand greater battles!"
Looking at Tao Ying, who was in deep thought at the closed Middle East Gate, was shocked when he heard this.
"I'm afraid the soldiers are also hungry!"
People are iron rice and steel. If you don’t eat for a meal, you’re hungry. This is the case for people, and even more so for war horses.
"It seems that before you run away, you have to have a full meal first!"
Tao Ying and his party originally planned to enter Luoyang City for lunch, but unfortunately the variable of He Miao appeared, and things became out of control.
"I'm here to send me an order to let the under-injured soldiers kill the injured war horses immediately and barbecue them on the spot."
"Send a few people to Ma City and ask Chen Jiao to immediately mobilize a batch of forage and drinking water to come for emergency treatment."
Tao Yingcai sent Dian Wei away. He was about to go over and say hello to Cao Ang, who had not been away from him. There were another shout of killing from the east gate.
"Hmm?"
"The Xiyuan Army has sent troops!"
After seeing the flags gradually approaching, a hint of surprise flashed in Tao Ying's eyes, and he couldn't help but look back at Cao Ang and Ding, who were also nervously looking around.
"Cao Aman is finally out!"
The shadow of the famous tree and the sudden appearance of Cao Cao made Tao Ying feel a little panic in his heart, but it soon disappeared invisible, and his face was gradually replaced by a hint of confidence.
"Hmph, so what about Cao Aman? I, Tao Ying, is no longer that Tao Ying!"
Tao Ying immediately gave up the idea of greeting Ding's mother and son, jumped onto the horse and ran to the front of the Xuanjia Army.
"If you dare to use conspiracy, you will capsize your gutter!"
Looking at the Xiyuan Army who was suddenly rushing from the east gate, a trace of gratitude and mockery flashed in Tao Ying's dark eyes.
Fortunately, the Northern Army at the Middle East Gate retreated, and the Xuanjia Army had a chance to breathe, and also avoided the consequences of being attacked from both sides.
Cao Cao, who had done all the tricks, had his plan to attack and attack sideways failed.
"All Xuanjia Army obeyed the orders, except for the wounded, they continued to barbecue, and the rest of the troops followed the general to cover up and kill the Xiyuan Army!"
Although the Xiyuan Army had nearly 2,000, they were almost all infantrymen, and Tao Ying immediately chose to resist.
Tao Ying had a premonition that this battle would be the last battle of his trip to Luoyang.
If victory is achieved, Tao Yingke can retreat to Hulao Pass safely.
If it fails, Tao Yingding will become a stepping stone for Cao Cao's advancement.
"Remember, don't kill in this battle, to defeat and defeat the Xiyuan army as the key!"
Tao Ying believes that it is not a big problem to defeat Cao Cao's infantry without any defensive formation with the impact of the Iron Cavalry of the Xuanjia Army.
But at present, the Xuanjia Army has less than 500 troops to fight, and they are exhausted. They have to deal with unknown emergencies later. Tao Ying has to be cautious.
"Kill..."
"Xilulu..."
As Tao Ying's order was passed down, the Xuanjia cavalry, who was waiting for the enemy, took the power of new victory and fought back against Cao Cao and Feng Fang's Xiyuan two armies with thunder.
To be continued...