A burst of dark clouds came over at night, completely covering the originally bright moon.
"The moon is dark and the wind is high, and it's a murderous night. It's a fine day tonight, suitable for a night attack. Are the scouts back?"
Ma Chao looked at the dark night, with a wolfish light flashing in his eyes.
"not yet."
Xu Huang shook his head.
"General, the scout has a military intelligence report."
As soon as Xu Huang finished speaking, he heard news that the scouts had returned from outside.
"Quickly, let the scouts come over."
When he heard that the scouts were coming, Ma Chao's face showed a hint of excitement. What was supposed to come was finally coming. Cao Cao, did you give me a chance?
"General, today there are a large number of patrols outside Cao's army camp. At the same time, the camp fires are brightly lit, and there are soldiers and horses patrolling back and forth."
The scout reported the news directly to Ma Chao.
"It's over. Cao Cao is on guard. There is no chance this time. He has already said that he will just fight and it will be over."
Hearing the scout's words, Wen Chou couldn't help but feel angry. They had waited for so many days, but they didn't expect to be lonely in the end. Who else could not be angry?
"General Wen Chou, please be patient. You said that Cao Cao is on guard and we have no chance, but I feel the opposite. Tonight is our chance to defeat Cao Cao."
Compared to Wen Chou's anger, Ma Chao's face was full of joy.
"How to say?"
Wen Chou glanced at Ma Chao, his eyes filled with confusion.
"What Meng Qi means is that the reason why there were so few soldiers and horses outside Cao's camp some time ago was just to cover up the situation that he was loose outside and tight inside, in order to lure us over and then surround and annihilate us. But now he has sent a large number of troops outside.
Soldiers and horses, this proves that the defense in their camp may be very small, and as long as we send troops to kill them now, it is very likely that Cao Cao will be caught off guard."
Xu Huang was the smartest among the three. When he heard Ma Chao's words, he immediately thought of what he meant.
"Yes, that's what I mean. Cao Cao's behavior in the past few days was too abnormal. It was very likely that it was a trap, but tonight it is normal. So as long as we can get in, we can catch Cao Cao's army.
, destroy them."
Ma Chao nodded to Xu Huang and expressed his thoughts.
"Is it reliable?
We didn't go when Cao Cao didn't have troops outside, but now that he's heavily fortified, he wants to send troops to attack."
Hearing the conversation between Ma Chao and Xu Huang, Wen Chou frowned tightly.
"Listen to me, that's right."
Ma Chao is now confident that he will defeat Cao Cao today.
"But."
Wen Chou still had some doubts.
"Wen Chou, let's not talk about it for now. Since both Meng Qi and Gong Ming feel that tonight is an opportunity, let's do it. After all, they will return to Dantu tomorrow. This is the last chance."
Dian Wei suddenly spoke and told Wen Chou his thoughts.
"Well, since you all agree that tonight is an opportunity, then just sit back and sit down."
After hearing Dian Wei's words, Wen Chou had nothing to say.
"Okay, let's set off at three o'clock and attack Cao Cao's camp at night."
Wen Chou had no objection, so Ma Chao directly decided to make a surprise attack on Cao's camp at the third watch.
"promise."
Dian and Wei nodded together, and then went down to arrange their troops and horses to prepare for a sneak attack at night.
"It's almost midnight, Zhicai, do you think they will come?"
Cao Cao was wearing armor and sitting in the tent. Next to him was Xi Zhicai.
"Lord, the enemy will definitely come tonight. This is their last chance."
While Cao Cao was suspicious, Xi Zhicai was not worried at all. Since he had determined that the enemy was behind him, they would definitely come tonight.
"Haha, just sit back and wait."
"promise."
As soon as the third watch came, Ma Chaoquan sat on his horse, and behind him were 34,000 elite cavalry who were ready to go.
"If you don't fight back until Cao's camp is broken, kill him."
Ma Chao took the lead and rushed out directly, and then 34,000 cavalry galloped on their horses and followed Ma Chao directly to kill him.
Ma Chao was not far from Cao Cao, and it only took about half an hour for the cavalry to reach the perimeter at full speed.
"General, listen."
Listening to the footsteps of thousands of galloping horses, a school captain immediately reported to Le Jin who was on duty at night.
"Haha, we're finally here. Tell the soldiers and horses not to resist, let them pass, and then gather on the other side of the camp. Act like it to me. If anyone messes up, they will be killed without mercy."
Le Jin looked at the dark night sky, a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes. He has been waiting for you for so many days, and today is finally here.
"promise."
Le Jin's order quickly reached the soldiers and horses patrolling the perimeter. Everyone was stunned when they heard this order, but everyone also remembered one thing: don't resist, just let the enemy pass.
"Kill, don't get entangled with them, attack Cao's camp."
Ma Chao rushed to the front, looking at Cao Jun who was a little panicked. He roared and shot the two people in front of him away, and then rushed directly towards Cao Ying.
Even if Le Jin did not give orders, the nearly 10,000 patrol troops and horses could not withstand the impact of 34,000 cavalry. Soon they were directly scattered, and the army rushed towards Cao Ying like a rolling torrent.
"General, they have passed."
The captain rushed directly to Le Jin's side, with a hint of panic in his eyes.
"Well, then hurry up and gather on the other side of the camp."
Hearing that the enemy had already rushed over, Le Jin also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it didn't ruin the master's plan.
"Maybe, maybe, it's a little difficult to assemble."
But the captain's brows were sweating, and he trembled for half a sentence.
"What's wrong?
What’s so difficult?”
Hearing the captain's words, Le Jin was stunned.
"General, the brothers have been scattered by the enemy. It is probably impossible to gather together in a short time."
Le Jin asked, but the captain shook his head.
"Trash, a bunch of trash, where have your usual training gone?
Immediately give orders. If any of the respective team leaders fail to meet the specified time, they will be punished according to military law."
Hearing the captain's words, Le Jin immediately became angry. The team he had carefully trained for such a long time was directly scattered by the enemy. This was a shame and humiliation. How could he, Le Jin, endure it.
"promise."
The captain immediately nodded his promise and went down to announce the military order. Le Jin had no choice but to go to the assembly area and wait for the return of the soldiers and horses.
"Lord, here we come."
Ma Chao rushed to Xi Zhicai and immediately spoke to Cao Cao.
"Yes, I know. I'll tell all the troops to be calm and wait until they rush into the encirclement before attacking."
After Cao Cao said that, he went out of the tent directly. His guards had already prepared the war horses, and he also climbed on the war horses and headed towards the predetermined location under the protection of Cao Hong.
Ma Chao rushed forward and was about to reach the front of Cao Cao's military camp, but except for the patrol soldiers he encountered at the beginning, there was no other obstacle at all.
"This isn't right."
Ma Chao felt something was wrong, and so did Dian Wei. Although he didn't understand tactics, he couldn't have known more about the basics of marching and fighting. There couldn't be only peripheral soldiers and horses when patrolling the camp. There should also be open posts and hidden sentries here, but now there are none.
No.
"Don't worry so much. Cao's camp is very close. Just kill him and it's over."
