The Tiger Guards led by Xu Chu stood side by side with the Cao family's city defenders led by Cao Ren.
Cao Ren is not very old. He looks younger than Cao Cao, in his early thirties, but he feels more determined and less calm than Cao Cao...
Looking at the row of soldiers standing straight behind Cao Ren, ready for orders at any time, there is no tension or fear on their faces, and some are just cold and empty...
Xu Chu's heart skipped a beat, and secretly looked at the commander in chief. This Cao Ren was not a simple person... He couldn't tell that there were so many talented people under Cao Cao's command.
But it’s no wonder that later generations judged the role of the generals of Cao’s Xiahou clan in Cao’s army. Xiahou Dun was the mainstay and helped Cao Cao’s rear many times;
It is true that talented people seek leadership, and Yongliang resists Shu.
But when it comes to those who are able to endure and are good at guarding, they must be Cao Ren.
Seeing that all the ladders had been erected on the top of the city, Cao Ren raised his eyebrows coldly, turned to look at Xu Chu and said: "General Xu, please lend me a helping hand."
Xu Chu said in a naive voice: "Don't worry, we will fight you when we come! I am willing to fight to the death!"
Cao Ren said: "Okay, my soldiers and horses are just going to push the rocks with Lei Mu to block the opponent's approach to the city. But if anyone slips through the net and climbs to the top of the city, please let the general and his warriors kill them!"
Melee combat played into Xu Chu's heart. If the two armies faced each other, Xu Chu's few soldiers would not be enough to fill the teeth of the Xiliang army. But if the opponent climbed the city, most of the soldiers would be cleaned and filtered by Cao Ren at the top of the city before they could climb up.
After all, they are in the minority... In this way, the pressure of confronting the Xiliang Army will not be so great, and the Tiger Guards can grow in the struggle!
"If there is a living member of Hua Xiong's army above the city, please behead one of them!" Xu Chu promised loudly.
After hearing this, Cao Ren was greatly admired. He looked at Xu Chu carefully and thought to himself, "This man is a bloody man. He is as powerful as a dragon and a tiger, but his words are a bit stupid and straightforward... He is a pottery merchant."
How can I kill a man under my command?"
At this time, the front vanguard of Dong Zhuo's army had begun to climb the city. Cao Ren diverted his attention, waved his sword, and shouted at Cao's army on the top of the city: "Throw wood! Smash rocks! Push ladders!"
"Kill, kill, kill!"
As the Xiliang Army, which had passed through long-range weapons, began to climb the city, a second battlefield was opened above the city wall. The Union Army and Dong Zhuo's Army faced off head-on. One side wanted to go to the city, and the other tried desperately to stop them.
This was a more brutal battle than the arrow rain just now. The huge stones and wooden barriers smashed the brains of the soldiers who climbed the city, and their blood spattered, especially the soldiers who fell from the city tower.
He was not completely dead for half a moment, but just lost the ability to move. He cried and screamed for his life, and the wailing voice made people feel that his liver and gallbladder were torn apart.
After a while, the top of Yangren City seemed to be painted with red paint. The dripping blood on the city wall was dyed extremely red, and there were still people who fell on the wall who did not dare to grab them.
The blood and nails on the five fingers left behind were like a bright red ghost painting, telling something.
The corners of the pottery merchant's eyes were beating back and forth inadvertently, and his heart seemed to be twisted several times. He felt a tight and uncomfortable feeling in his chest... Fresh lives disappeared in front of his eyes. As a modern person who traveled back in time, there was something in his heart.
This world is far more cruel and terrifying than the future generations.
At this time, a messenger brought a message back to the outside of the main city of Wengcheng. To the east, Cao Ren cooperated with Xu Chu, and the defense was flawless. However, Cao Hong and Mi Fang to the west were unable to hold on, especially Mi Fang's army.
, faced with such a large occasion, the arrangements were quite chaotic.
Tao Shang's face turned a little red after hearing this... He knew that Mi Fang was not a general, and it was reasonable to open a gap with Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun under Cao Cao during such a war...
Cao Cao was well prepared and turned to Liu Bei and said, "Please ask Xuande to lead the troops to rescue!"
Liu Bei cupped his hands without saying a word, turned around and led the people away without any hesitation. His usual gentleness was gone at this moment... showing his majestic demeanor.
Cao Cao looked at Liu Bei's back and nodded, then turned to Tao Shang and said, "Brother Tao, are you feeling unwell?"
The pottery merchant looked unusually solemn and shook his head.
Cao Cao encouraged: "Good boy! It's your first time seeing this formation. It's very good!"
"Brother Meng De, I just saw you commanding and dispatching the armies. There are a few things I don't understand. Could you please give me some advice."
When Cao Cao heard this, he looked at the pottery merchant in astonishment. He was quite surprised... This boy, who was only in his teens, had never seen such a scene before! Just now he saw that his face was pale, and he must still be uncomfortable... But he had never seen it before.
Thinking about it, he still has the heart to watch my deployment of troops. It seems that Tao Qian is just average at other things, but he is somewhat capable of giving birth to a son... I will have to ask the old man for advice if I have the chance.
Cao Cao was indeed a hero among men. While commanding his troops, he continued to take time to answer the pottery merchant's questions one by one. However, the pottery merchant's many questions also surprised him... After all, the logical thinking of later generations is different from the people of this era.
There are some differences and generation gaps.
The potter's logical thinking was very different from that of people of this era, and the questions he asked were strange... but they were very to the point. From today on, this point left a very deep impression on Cao Cao.
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On the other side of the battlefield, Hua Xiong's face changed from confident at first to angry later, and now it was livid.
Although during the Yellow Turban Uprising, I heard that Cao Cao followed Huangfu Song as a cavalry captain to defeat the Yellow Turban Army, Hua Xiong didn't take it seriously. After all, Huangfu Song was a famous general in the world. Let alone Cao Cao, just pick a few cats and dogs to follow Huangfu.
Song can win the battle.
But today, Hua Xiong discovered that this was not the case at all...Cao Cao's ability to use troops was indeed extraordinary.
Seeing that our attacking army was smashed to pieces at the top of the opponent's city, and the Xiliang warriors who were lucky enough to climb up were massacred by the Xuzhou Tiger Guards led by Xu Chu on the top of the city, it could be said that they were completely defeated...
Hua Xiong's teeth were so angry that they almost broke into pieces.
At this moment, something unexpected happened. The city gate of Xuzhou suddenly opened, and a cavalry troop rushed out at an unexpected speed!
Each of these cavalrymen bent their bows and set arrows, holding powerful crossbows and scimitars at their hips. They were extremely fast and headed straight for the charging chariot of Hua Xiong's army that had stopped in front of the city gate.
The charger had just set up his frame to hit the city gate, but was suddenly caught off guard by the situation. The Xiliang army surrounding the charger was panicked.
But I saw the leader of the cavalry, wearing black armor, with a black black horse under his crotch. He was tall, with a handsome and fierce appearance. In his hand, a snake spear eight feet long was slashed horizontally and vertically. He swung it diagonally forward and was very fast.
It is powerful and powerful, and its momentum is extremely majestic.
"I am Zhang Yide from Yan!" With the waving of Zhangba's snake spear, the identity of the general also rang in the ears of everyone in front of Yangren City.
The cavalry led by Zhang Fei was a surprise force specially arranged by Cao Cao. This surprise force took advantage of the Hua Xiong Army's attacking force before they were able to gain a foothold in front of the city gate.
He was brave and good at fighting, and the cavalry behind him were also as powerful as a rainbow, rushing and slaughtering under the city like harvesting straw.
The appearance of Zhang Fei's extraordinary force meant that Hua Xiong's offensive operation had completely failed.
Hua Xiong's face turned pale, his lips trembled slightly, his eyes were staring straight at the army led by Zhang Fei, and his face was unknowingly covered with a layer of sweat!
It wasn't that he was afraid of Zhang Fei, but what frightened him was actually the cavalry team behind Zhang Fei...
"White horse Yi Cong!" Hua Xiong's eyes widened: "Is Gongsun Zan also in this army? How come the governor doesn't know?!"
Everyone knows that in the coalition of princes, Sun Jian and Gongsun Zan, one in the south and one in the north, are the ace cards of the coalition of more than ten princes... If Gongsun Zan is here, and there is another Sun Jian who will pop up at some time, I can't help but wonder.
The hero is not frightened by three points.
Of course, the cavalry led by Zhang Fei was just a branch of the White Horse Yi Cong. Gongsun Zan specially ordered Liu Bei to bring them to assist Cao Cao and the pottery merchants.
At this point, no matter how arrogant Hua Xiong was, he did not dare to attack the city by force. The strength of the coalition forces of the princes and Cao Cao's ability to mobilize troops and generals greatly dampened his sharp morale.
"Ming Jin... withdraw the troops!" Hua Xiong raised his hand unwillingly: "The whole army retreated ten miles to set up camp."
As the Huaxiong Army's golden sound sounded, the remnants of the Xiliang Army's attacking force began to retreat. Although they were said to be the attacking force, in fact, there were not many people left at all. Most of the corpses were left in Yangren City. The entire Han Dynasty
Under a small and inconspicuous city of the dynasty.
The first battle was won, the three armies were encouraged! The momentum was shocking!
The high-pitched shouts of the coalition forces rang out across the entire city wall. After the soldiers put aside the nervous mental burden just now, they showed unprecedented excitement and high morale!
The shouts of congratulations filled the sky. Under the city wall, Zhang Fei held up his eight-foot-long snake spear and led the white horse soldiers to gallop back and forth. On the city wall, Xu Chu and Cao Ren, covered in blood, hugged their fists and laughed in celebration. Even Mi Fang was covered in blood.
He and Liu Bei returned to the potter's side, showing a very different confident smile than usual.
Cao Cao grabbed the hands of Tao Shang and Liu Bei, laughed loudly, and said: "Xuande, brother Tao, let's go, let's give a big reward to the three armies tonight! The three of us will do anything tonight without getting drunk or returning!"
Outside the west gate, listening to the cheers and cheers of the coalition forces in the city, Hua Xiong slowly turned his head, looked at Yangren City in the distance with a cold gaze, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
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That night, in Yangren City, the whole army celebrated with great joy. Generals at all levels sang and danced to celebrate the victory of this first battle.
Tao Shang, Cao Cao and Liu Bei were drinking together, but when they saw that the wine was over three times and the food was over five flavors, Cao Cao took a drink, looked at Liu Bei and Tao Shang with a smile, and asked: "Brother Xuande, Brother Tao, what are you doing?"
Do you know, after Hua Xiong loses his troops and generals in today's battle, what will be his next move?"
Liu Bei was about to open his mouth, but he seemed to suddenly think of something, touched the beard on his chin, smiled and remained silent.
The pottery merchant saw this in his eyes and secretly praised Liu Bei as indeed an extraordinary person. He knew how to restrain his sharpness. Although he already knew the answer, he was not in a hurry to come forward. Instead, he waited calmly.
Cao Cao asked, but he didn't say anything. There were only three people in the scene, so he could only tell himself.
"Attack again at night." Tao Shang took a sip of wine and said, "Today during the day, the three armies were victorious, and the cheers spread throughout the wilderness. Brother Meng De did not stop him, but instead arranged a grand celebration banquet, presumably to strengthen China's victory.
Isn't it the intention of Xiong to attack at night?"
"Hahaha!" Cao Cao laughed while stroking his beard: "Young hero, indeed!"
Liu Bei agreed: "In this way, if we can make careful arrangements, we may be able to capture Hua Xiong alive in a battle tonight!"
Cao Cao thought for a while and shook his head: "Although Hua Xiong has a strong character, he has been in the army for many years. Even if we can lure him into the city, people who know military skills will definitely leave a support outside the city if they want to stay."
I'm afraid it won't be easy for him."
Liu Bei coughed slightly and glanced at Tao Shang: "Brother Meng De forgot, before Hua Xiong came, Tao Gongzi once advised us to arrange two lines of backup outside the city. Today, I saw that it was indeed a sight.
Far far away, beyond easy reach..."
The potter was stunned when he heard this, and turned to look at Liu Bei, who was looking at him kindly. An indescribable feeling came to his heart.
Liu Bei always looked harmless to people, but when he wasn't aware of it, he always hid something behind his words.
Tao Shang still maintained the appearance of a cautious, courteous and courteous gentleman on his face, and said: "Miao Praise, Mr. Xuande. It was I who gave the advice, but it was you who accepted it. The most we can do is just talk to each other."
Cao Cao smiled and nodded, saying: "You two don't have to be too modest! If Ru Cao looks at it, among the princes, if we talk about the righteous people, we are the three of you. The hero is also the three of you and me!"