Xia Houyuan's troops were many, at least they looked no less than Zhang Liao's.
Xia Houyuan is good at traveling thousands of miles, and his fighting style complements his own personality.
Zhang Liao had also heard about Xia Houyuan's reputation and ability, and when he saw him coming, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
It's not that Zhang Liao was afraid of Xia Houyuan, it was just that when he was ordered to come, Tao Shang only asked him to come and arrest Cao Cao's family members, but did not tell him to fight with him.
Xiahou Yuan was a general who followed Cao Cao to the northwest. Does his appearance here mean that Cao Cao has quickly put down the Zhanglu Rebellion in the northwest, and Xiahou Yuan may be just an outpost? And Cao Cao's backup group may arrive at any time.
There is no need to take risks. It is better to tell the Prime Minister the news quickly, which is the most important thing right now.
Zhang Liao swept across Cao Zhang's face with his sword, and then he reined his horse back and loudly ordered his soldiers: "Line up to meet the enemy!"
The execution of the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry was very fast. They quickly abandoned Cao Zhang and his party, gathered in one place, and set up their formation.
After getting this chance to breathe, Cao Zhang did not dare to neglect. He hurriedly turned his horse's head to join Xia Houyuan.
Xia Houyuan used a military formation to surround Cao Zhang and his party, then drove his horses to the front of the formation and said loudly: "Who are you?"
"My Majesty Zhang Liao, I have long heard about the power of the wonderful general Hu, and to see him today is truly a great blessing in life."
Xia Houyuan snorted and said angrily: "Zhang Liao, I know that you are a general under Lu Bu and you are very prestigious in the Bingzhou army. How could you do such a scandalous thing of bullying your juniors?"
Zhang Liao chuckled and said: "I have been ordered by the Prime Minister to invite Mr. Cao back to reminisce about the past. Mr. Cao wants to give me some advice. Zhang will just give me a few tricks. How can I talk about bullying?"
Xia Houyuan said: "That sounds nice. If you don't have to protect the second young master today, I will definitely make you look good!"
Zhang Liao sneered and said: "So, Zhang needs to thank General Xiahou for your mercy?"
Xia Houyuan said loudly: "Go back and tell Tao Shang that Sikong already knows about instigating Zhang Lu to attack Guanzhong. Sikong will bear this great kindness in mind. Now he is leading his troops to meet the Prime Minister to hunt for the Central Plains. His enthusiasm
Zhen, Sikong will definitely repay you well this time!"
Zhang Liao's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly thought that Cao Cao was indeed fast enough. He had indeed put an end to Zhang Lu's disaster in Guanzhong and led his troops here.
The city of Xuchang has just been captured, and the two cities of Chenliu and Puyang in Yanzhou have not yet been captured. At present, they have only captured one area of Yuzhou. There is still half a way to conquer the entire Central Plains, but Cao Cao unexpectedly conquered it so quickly.
Came back in a hurry.
It seems that this future battle will not be easy to fight.
Zhang Liao held a knife and raised his hand towards Xiahou Yuan, saying: "Zhang will bear in mind General Xiahou's words. Don't worry, I will definitely bring these words to the Prime Minister!"
The two men were wary of each other and slowly retreated with their troops.
After Zhang Liao's army withdrew, Cao Zhang hurriedly asked Xia Houyuan: "Uncle Miaocai, it's not just Zhang Liao's army that is chasing us, there is another group of soldiers and horses, and they are heading towards my mother's army right now!"
Xia Houyuan said hurriedly: "Zhang'er, don't be anxious. It's not just me. There are also two generals, Yu Jin and Li Dian, who came to support me on Sikong's order. We acted separately beforehand. I think they will definitely find Madam."
Their."
Cao Zhang nodded, but the anxious look on his face remained unabated.
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At the same time, Hou Cheng's troops finally found the whereabouts of Cao Pi and others!
Cao Pi could have escaped, but his trip was delayed because of a conflict with Cao Zhi who was chasing him here on horseback.
Cao Zhi was determined not to let Cao Pi leave Mrs. Ding, Mrs. Bian, and Cao's younger brothers and sisters behind.
But Cao Pi refused to listen, but Cao Zhi immediately grabbed Cao Pi's sleeve and refused to let go.
The rest of Cao's army couldn't be persuaded, so they could only watch from a distance.
"In this situation, how can we have so many worries!" Cao Pi roared at Cao Zhi: "The two of us are our father's adult children. If the two of us are caught, it will definitely affect our father's great cause!"
Cao Zhi's face turned red with anger, and he asked anxiously: "Does it mean that if the other brothers, sisters, and mother are captured alive, it will not affect my father's great cause?"
Facing such a serious Cao Zhi, Cao Pi waved his arm angrily: "Get out of my way!"
"I don't! Unless you come back with me to pick up my mother and kiss them!"
Just as the two were fighting, Hou Cheng's troops rushed to the scene.
"Haha!" Hou Cheng laughed loudly and said: "The sky has eyes, and it really made me catch up! This is the prime minister sitting down and general Hou Cheng, who came to capture Cao Pi alive. Who is Cao Pi! Get off your horse quickly and follow me.
Go back to Xuchang!"
Before Cao Pi could reply, he saw Cao Zhi tugging on Cao Pi's sleeve with one hand, pointing at Cao Pi's face with the other and shouting: "He is it!"
Cold sweat broke out on Cao Pi's head.
"Little beast, you actually sold me?"
"Who told you not to go back with me to save my mother and the others!"
Hou Cheng waved his hand and said: "Get it on me!"
Cao Pi pulled his sleeves hard and said to Cao Zhi: "Block them, block them!"
The soldiers protecting Cao Pi and Cao Zhi rushed forward to block Hou Chengjun.
However, Cao Zhi stubbornly fought with Cao Pi on his horse.
Cao Pi became anxious and said angrily: "You brat, if you are so filial, why are you here with me? Why aren't you with my mother?"
Cao Zhi said angrily: "You have Uncle Zi Lian's military talisman and ribbon in your hand. These soldiers also received Uncle Zi Lian's orders in advance and they all obey your orders! I won't come with you to ask for soldiers and horses. I will stay there by myself, and my mother and the others will not be able to do it."
If someone protects you, sooner or later you will be humiliated by the potter's soldiers..."
The anger in Cao Pi's eyes grew stronger and stronger.
Hou Cheng was also afraid that they would run away at this moment. In the chaos of the army, he was so excited that he unexpectedly made a mistake.
Just listen to Hou Cheng shouting loudly: "Set the arrows, shoot the arrows for me! Shoot their horses, don't let them run away!"
A group of wolf cavalry behind the Bingzhou wolf cavalry were specialized in long-range archery. They hurriedly picked up their short bows and started shooting at the bottom of Cao Jun's soldiers.
Many Cao soldiers' horses were shot over and fell to the ground.
The problem is that the sword has no eyes, Hou Cheng just wanted his men to shoot the horse to death and cut off Cao Pi's legs.
But the problem is, even if the soldiers of Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry are very good at archery, they will always miss. What's more, some of them have only average archery skills, so accidental injuries are inevitable.
Many of Cao's soldiers who fell from their horses were accidentally shot, and they let out shrill screams.
Cao Pi's horse was also shot over by an arrow from a Bingzhou wolf rider.
The war horse was hit by an arrow in its neck, and Cao Pi was thrown off the ladder with a scream.
"Ah~!"
Cao Pi shouted and rolled off his horse with Cao Zhi, and the two fell to the ground entangled together.
Cao Zhi was hurt from the fall. He rubbed his head and asked Cao Pi weakly: "Brother, are you okay?"
Before he finished speaking, Cao Zhi's eyes suddenly widened.
He looked at Cao Pi who was pressed under him with a horrified look on his face, his eyes full of horror and disbelief.
Cao Pi holds an arrow in his hand!
That was his own arrow, and that arrow was being stabbed into Cao Zhi's heart by him at this moment.
Cao Zhi said tremblingly: "Brother, you..."
Before he could finish speaking, he saw Cao Pi standing under Cao Zhi, suddenly reaching up and covering Cao Zhi's mouth.
Cao Pi pushed the arrow inward with force and said, "Fourth brother, don't blame me, you forced me!"
Cao Zhi was tightly pinched by Cao Pi and held his body. He wanted to speak but couldn't. He could only tremble and struggle.
After a while, he saw that his body had completely gone limp, pressing on Cao Pi's body, and he made no sound anymore.