Xi Zhicai was preparing to evacuate. On the other hand, Lu Bu did not return to Qianshan but followed Zhou Ping back to the east city with a remnant army of less than 30,000 men.
Compared with Cao and Lu, Zhou Ping's losses were the least, with only more than 10,000 people lost. This loss was also caused by the defeat.
"Marquis Wen, what should we do next?"
Zhou Ping looked at Lu Bu beside him, his eyes full of solemnity.
"Sir, I'm afraid Xi Zhicai will lead his troops back to Dantu soon. The question now is whether I should return to Dantu with him to support Cao Cao."
Lu Bu glanced at Zhou Ping, his eyes full of doubts.
"Well, these are not things we can decide. I think we should send someone back to Shouchun to ask Mr. Zhou Mu for his opinion."
Zhou Ping shook his head. Whether or not to send troops to Dantu was not something he could decide. Everything depended on Chen Wen's thoughts.
"Well, then I will go to the military camp to count the casualties and appease the soldiers. Everything will be according to Master Zhou Mu's instructions."
Since neither of them could make a decision, Lu Bu had no interest in staying here. He might as well return to the camp quickly to appease the soldiers and horses who had suffered heavy losses.
You must know that he lost 20,000 troops at Wangdu, and now he has lost more than 20,000 troops in this battle. He now has less than 30,000 troops and horses at his disposal. It can be said that the entire army is about to be scattered.
, if you don’t comfort them quickly, a tragic situation like howling in the camp is very likely to occur.
"Well, Marquis Wen can just go. I will send someone to Shouchun immediately."
Zhou Ping nodded to Lu Bu. Regardless of the casualties, the battle was finally over. It is estimated that Yuan Shu's troops will not come again in a short time.
Time passed by two days, and the first batch of scouts sent by Zhang Zhao to deliver the message traveled day and night and finally arrived at Yuan Shu's camp stationed outside Dan Tu.
"What did you say?
It is possible that Lu Bu led his army to leave Dantu and go to Jiujiang County to ambush Yan Liang?
How are they?"
After hearing the scout's words, Yuan Shu stood up directly, his eyes full of disbelief. He really didn't expect that now that his army was approaching, Cao Cao would send Lu Bu to Jiujiang County in advance. This guy must be too brave.
"Lord, please be patient. This is just Zibu's guess. I think there will be a second wave of scouts bringing definite news soon."
Seeing Yuan Shu's anxious look, although Chen Gong also frowned, he had already guessed that Zhang Zhao's analysis might be true.
"No matter what else, let's beat the drum and gather the generals. If the news is true, I will definitely overthrow Cao Cao's Dantu City."
Although he also knew that now was not the time to be angry, he couldn't stand the fact that Cao Cao dared to play an empty city strategy in front of him.
"promise."
Chen Gong shook his head. He knew that no one could stop Yuan Shu's temper, but now it was indeed time to assemble his troops and prepare for war. Once the news was confirmed, the battle between Dantu and his disciples would begin immediately.
"Dong dong dong."
The rumbling war drums resounded throughout the entire camp. Upon hearing the sound of the war drums, Yuan Shu's generals rushed to Yuan Shu's tent one after another.
Seeing the generals gathered in the tent, Yuan Shu's eyes flashed with anger.
"My lord, what is it that makes you so angry?"
All the generals in the tent felt Yuan Shu's anger, and Wen Chou asked directly.
"Cao Cao may have sent Lu Bu to leave Dantu and go to Jiujiang County, but he attacked Gong Ji secretly."
"Lord, do you think my elder brother is in danger?
No, I have to rush to Jiujiang right now."
Hearing Yuan Shu's words, Wen Chou jumped up immediately, his eyes filled with anxiety.
"Uncle evil, calm down."
Seeing Wen Chou's appearance, Yuan Shu frowned tightly, and then scolded him sharply.
"But lord, my eldest brother is in danger."
Although Yuan Shu had already warned him to stop him, Wen Chou was still extremely worried.
"I said calm down. It's just Zhang Zhao's judgment now. The specific situation will only be known by the following scouts."
Seeing Yuan Shu glare at him, Wen Chou felt guilty and immediately sat down on his seat.
"Then the lord is calling us here now, but is he going to prepare to attack Dantu?"
Xu Huang glanced at Yuan Shu and directly said what he was thinking.
"Well, the reason I called you here is to ask you to prepare your troops and horses immediately when you go back. Once the news is confirmed, we will immediately launch an attack on Dantu."
Yuan Shu nodded and directly sent the message to the entire army to prepare for war.
"promise."
After hearing Yuan Shu's order, all the generals stood up and clasped their fists together, and then left the tent one by one. Only Wen Chou was still there, not wanting to leave. He wanted to hear the news from the scouts as soon as possible and confirm Yan Liang's safety.
Looking at Wen Chou, Yuan Shu knew that he was also worried about Yan Liang's safety, so he didn't say anything and asked him to wait with him in the tent.
The generals returned to their respective camps, and Yuan Shu's camp was activated in an instant. All troops and horses left the camp one after another under the leadership of their respective teams, ready to leave the station at any time.
A fast horse rushed over with smoke and dust in it.
"Jiujiang County urgent report, Jiujiang County urgent report."
The scouts on horseback galloped wildly and roared loudly.
"Quick, get out of the way and let him in."
Upon hearing that it was an emergency report from Jiujiang County, the team leader at the door arranged a passage for the scouts to rush in.
The scouts did not dismount after entering the camp, but galloped straight to Yuan Shu's tent, then jumped off their horses and rushed directly into the tent.
"Lord, urgent report from Jiujiang County."
After entering the account, the scout knelt down on one knee, saluted Yuan Shu, and then handed over the battle report in his chest.
Chen Gong took the battle report and quickly handed it to Yuan Shu.
Yuan Shu tore open the battle report and quickly scanned the contents of the battle report.
"You are so Cao Cao and Cao Mengde. You are so brave. Good."
After reading the battle report, Yuan Shu stood up suddenly and slapped the battle report on the ground.
"Lord, how is Jiujiang County? Is my elder brother okay?"
Yuan Shu stood up, Wen Chou's heart suddenly tightened, while Chen Gong slowly picked up the battle report and began to read it carefully.
"General Uncle Evil is worried about his affairs, General Yan Liang is not worried about his life, but his injuries are not serious."
After reading the battle report, Chen Gong directly told Wen Chou about Yan Liang's situation.
"Then I'll rest assured. I'll prepare my troops and horses right away."
Hearing that although Yan Liang was injured, his life was safe, Wen Chou's heart dropped back into his stomach. Then he saluted Yuan Shu and left the tent directly to return to the base camp to prepare his troops.
After Wen Chou left, Chen Gong looked at the angry Yuan Shu again.
"Gongcheng, Cao Mengde dared to do this. When our army was approaching, he actually asked Lu Bu to lead an army of 50,000. At the same time, he sent an army of 50,000 to Jiujiang County to ambush Yan Liang and the others. This is what he has made up his mind. I have not received any news from Jiujiang County.
We will send troops."
Chen Gong looked at himself, and Yuan Shu also looked at him. To be honest this time, he never thought that Cao Cao would use such a bold idea to defeat his conspiracy of dividing his troops.
"Lord, our strategy of dividing our troops is too obvious. Since Cao Cao has concluded that we will divide our troops to attack Jiujiang County and force Lu Bu to mobilize troops to return to Jiujiang County, he has anticipated the enemy and concluded that the news about us in Jiujiang County has not been transmitted.
I won’t attack Dan Tu at any time,
Take the lead in sending a large army to Jiujiang County to ambush. If they can cooperate with Chen Wen's soldiers and horses to eat our Jiujiang County partial army, it will be equivalent to defeating our conspiracy. Then lead the troops back to Dantu to support.
We made the mistake of being preconceived. We never expected that Cao Cao would divide his troops at this moment. We really underestimated the heroes of the world."