(ps: Sorry, the second update is a bit late, the third update will be posted later.) Arrows shot towards Ma Chao and others like a storm, and immediately many cavalrymen and horses were shot to death.
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Ma Chao used the Earth Fire Xuanlu Gun to deflect a wave of arrows, but before he could react, a wave of arrows shot over. The density was so dense that he was stunned.
Suddenly, a sharp arrow passed through his arm, scratching his arm, and blood began to seep out. At the same time, his horse was also hit by dozens of arrows, and let out a mournful cry.
When Ma Chao saw this, he jumped off his horse and grabbed the two horses with his hands. He hid in the middle of the horses and let the horses serve as his shield. At the same time, he shouted loudly: "Retreat! Retreat quickly!"
After shouting, Ma Chao was as light as a swallow and jumped out like a tiger leaping over a mountain stream. He kicked down a ghost cavalry who was just about to retreat. He rode on the cavalry's horse and stepped forward to hide.
Back away.
When Ma Chao and others retreated, corpses were left all over the official road. Fifteen hundred corpses were blocked in various directions on the official road. There were still some dying soldiers who were hacked to death by the Yan army soldiers who rushed out of the woods.
When Zhao Yun saw Ma Chao retreating and leaving corpses on the ground, he grinned and said: "Ma Chao, you can't win the war just by fighting alone and with personal bravery. This time, if I don't shoot you to death, you will not be counted."
You are lucky, next time I meet you, I will definitely take your head."
Generals Zhang Liao and Zhang He met and said hurriedly: "General Zhao, it's time to retreat."
Zhao Yun nodded and said: "Retreat!"
After the order was issued, two thousand crossbowmen hidden in the woods began to withdraw from the dense forest. At the same time, they threw down torches and burned the entire forest. Even the corpses blocking the road were burned together. The billowing smoke covered the area.
The sky covers the sun.
Ma Chao suffered a loss and was very dissatisfied. He suddenly remembered what Suo Xu had done to stop him before. He felt sorry for Suo Xu and ordered someone to let Suo Xu go.
"Your Majesty, there's a fire over there!" Zhang Xiu suddenly pointed at the place where he had received the sniper attack and said loudly.
Ma Chao looked over and saw thick smoke rising into the sky, and raging fires spreading to both sides of the woods.
"He actually burned down the entire forest?" Wang Shuang looked at the area of the forest and said in surprise.
"It seems that Yan Jun is really at the end of his rope. He is afraid that I will catch up with him, so he has made preparations to return in advance. If this fire continues to burn, it will not be extinguished until it burns for seven days and seven nights." Ma Chao bandaged the wound,
While saying.
"Your Majesty, what should we do now?" Qian Hu asked.
"Back to Guandu, this is the only way from Juan County to Guandu. Gao Fei set fire to this place. We can't get through, and they can't even think of coming. They sent people to guard here and set up a checkpoint. If anyone comes from the north, no matter it is
Whoever, kill them all. The next one we have to deal with is Cao Cao."
"Your Majesty, what should we do with the captured prisoners of the Yan army?" Wang Shuang asked.
"Do you still need to ask me? Anyone who doesn't surrender will be killed!" Ma Chao bandaged his wounds, mounted a horse, and galloped away.
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"Lord, we have already calculated the statistics. Our army has 16,000 killed and 5,800 captured, including General Wen Chou, Gan Ning's General and Colonel Su Fei, Taishi Ci's General and Colonel Pan Gong, Mu Shun, and Guo Ying,
Chen Shi, Zhang He's general and captain Pan Xiang, and He Ning all died heroically in this battle..." When Xun You said these words, his heart felt like a needle pricking him.
"Ma Chao's sudden attack on the camp was something none of us expected. We can only say that we neglected our precautions and did not expect that Ma Chao would attack us so quickly..." Gao Fei indeed did not expect this, because he
He was actively preparing for a war against Ma Chao, preparing to seal off Ma Chao and fight to the death, but who would have thought that Ma Chao would suddenly launch an attack and cost him so many soldiers.
Wen Chou's death was more like a sharp knife thrust into his heart, making him heartbroken.
"My lord, there is news from General Xu." Xu You came in from outside with a flying pigeon to pass the message. Seeing that the atmosphere in the tent was not right, he whispered.
"What does it say?"
"General Xu said that they have safely crossed the Yellow River and have now entered the Mang Mountain area and are lurking in the mountains, waiting for the Lord's next order. At the same time... he also mentioned that another 70,000 Xiliang soldiers have entered from Guanzhong
Sili." Xu You said cautiously.
"Another 70,000 are here? Do Ma Teng and his son want to dominate the Central Plains with a force of 200,000?" Sima Lang, who had been silent until now, was shocked by this number and lost his voice.
"My lord, judging from the current situation, it seems that the Ma family and his son really want to wipe out the heroes in Guandong in one fell swoop. My subordinates thought that they would increase the number of troops in Guandu and take this opportunity to fight with the Xiliang soldiers. One battle can establish the foundation of the lord's rule.
The status of the overlord of the Central Plains." Guo Jia suggested.
Xun You said: "My subordinates also agree with Fengxiao's opinion. Now that the Yan State has been resting for two years, although the army is not large in number, they are all elite soldiers and strong generals. It is better to take this opportunity to send troops south to fight with the Xiliang soldiers."
Fight a big battle and after victory, immediately send your troops eastward to annihilate the Wei State, and the Central Plains can be secured."
Xu You assessed the situation and felt that what Guo Jia and Xun You said were reasonable, so he agreed: "My subordinates think that this plan is feasible. Xu Huang is currently lurking in Mangshan, and Ma Teng and his son have mobilized 200,000 troops to enter Sili.
It can be said that it has already conquered the whole country.
, if we don’t lead everyone to fight to the death, it is likely that Ma Teng and his son will become even more arrogant. The lord is here to lead the Xiliang soldiers, and Xu Huang will sneak attack from behind, attack Hangu Pass, cut off the return route of Ma Teng and his son, and completely defeat the Xiliang soldiers.
All the Liang soldiers were wiped out in Sili territory."
When Gao Fei heard the unanimous opinions of several counselors, they all nodded and said, "It's exactly what I want. However, it is not now. The top priority is to mobilize troops, with Juan County as the center, and wait for the army to arrive before launching a general attack."
, at present our army can only take a defensive stance."
Xun You said: "My subordinates think that offense and defense can be carried out at the same time."
"Oh, tell me your opinion!"
"Now that the fire has cut off the connection between us and Guandu, the fire can burn for at least seven days and seven nights. In this way, the Xiliang soldiers will relax their vigilance towards us. Our army has been newly defeated, but its spirit is still there, and the soldiers are united and share the same hatred of the enemy.
If Ma Chao doesn't come to attack our army, he will definitely point the finger at Cao Cao. There will definitely be a big war between them, and then Ma Chao will definitely
I will fight with all my strength. My subordinates think that at this time, a partial army can be sent to Guandu, and they can treat others in their own way, attack the Xiliang soldiers' camp in Guandu, and greet the emperor.
Come here, firstly, it will distract the Xiliang soldiers, and secondly, it will show the strength of our army, so that Ma Chao will have lingering fears while dealing with the Wei army."
"Although Cao Cao is not worthy of my deep trust, judging from the current situation, Cao Cao and our army are undoubtedly on the same front. Before the reinforcements arrive, if Cao Cao is defeated by the Xiliang soldiers, then our pressure will be If it increases, it is very likely that even Juan County will not be able to defend it. Military advisor, your strategy is good." Gao Fei praised.
"Let me go...let me out..." At this time, a huge roar came from outside the tent, resounding throughout the world.
When Gao Fei heard this roar, he sighed and said: "Send a message to Jicheng and ask Jia Xu to mobilize troops from all over the country and command an army of 170,000 to go south for support. In addition to the navy in Tianjin, The 30,000 soldiers from Jicheng, the cavalry from Baotou, and Shuofang cannot be mobilized. The rest of the Yan army must join the battle, and then let Tian Feng, Guoyuan, and Zhong Yao collect grain and grass, and let Xiahoulan escort them to Xiuwu to stock up."
After hearing this, Sima Lang asked: "My lord has mobilized all the troops from the whole country to fight against the Xiliang soldiers. If the Xianbei people attack, how will we resist them?"
"Northern Xinjiang is as calm as water. The Xianbei people have never dared to step into the border in the past two years. The cavalry in Baotou and Shuofang are specially set up to deal with the Xianbei people. My lord has already taken precautions, so there is no need to worry. If you cannot dominate the Central Plains, Why do you dominate the world?" Guo Jiadao.
"Fengxiao is right. The Xianbei people have been frightened by the lord. However, we must defend ourselves. Qiu Liju and Nanlou can lead the Wuhuan cavalry to increase troops in Baotou and Shuofang, which can be enough to deter the Xianbei people. Function. In addition, the Huns in Bingzhou can also be used by our army, and they can be ordered to guard Xihe County to prevent the Qiang from coming to harass." Xun You said.
Gao Fei had to admit that Xun You and Guo Jia were both military talents. They were quite unique in strategy and tactics, and the suggestions they gave were also perfect.
It was only now that he deeply realized how much he regretted not listening to the opinions of his subordinates more before. It made him think about the problem and exhausted many brain cells.
"Okay, it's settled. Kong Zhang drafted the document, Gongda arranged the specific matters, and wrote back to Xu Huang, asking him to continue to lurk in Mang Mountain, waiting for my instructions before taking action. I went out to see Dian Wei, called It’s so annoying.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Fei walked out of the tent.
The county seat of Juan County is in ruins. Except for the city wall, the houses in the city have collapsed. This is not man-made, but a natural disaster. The Yellow River overflowed the year before last, and the water level rose, overflowing the county seat of Juan County, and many people drowned. All the houses in the county were destroyed by floods.
At this time, the county seat of Juan County was surrounded by stone walls, with a flat land in the middle, and the Yan army's camp was stationed on this flat land.
After leaving the tent, Gao Fei saw that Dian Wei was being held in a prison made of three layers of steel. There were some soldiers standing around, closely monitoring Dian Wei.
Dian Wei tore at the steel prison with both hands. His hands and feet were covered with steel chains made for him. Even his waist was tied with several such chains, which were connected to the pillars of the two-layered cage outside. on, completely restricting his movements.
At this time, when he saw Gao Fei coming out, he stopped roaring and roared loudly: "Let me out! Let me out!"