Under Cao Cao's order, Xiahou Dun took all the wounded soldiers and launched a charge towards the defense line set up by the Hebei cavalry in the west.
All the wounded soldiers knew that their chances of returning to their hometown were slim, so they were chosen as the vanguard to break through.
Although the wounded soldiers complained to some extent about this, they could accept it.
After all, preserving the main force is a choice that any commander will make.
Moreover, with Xiahou Dun taking the lead and Cao Cao's banner, the wounded soldiers still had hope.
At the very least, as long as they follow General Xiahou all the way, there will always be some lucky people who will persist until the end and even return to their hometown?
Unfortunately, they will never know that the real retreat direction of Cao's army is exactly the opposite.
Xiahou Dun, who took the lead in the charge, was puzzled, so he could only vent all the pent-up anger in his heart on the battlefield.
The result was that Xiahou Dun's strength was far greater than before, and no one from the Hebei Army could win a single round in his hands.
After a round of charging and killing, Xiahou Dun was forced to break out of a passage.
But even so, Xiahou Dun also knew that these were all useless efforts.
These Cao Jun, they are just abandoned sons. They will never be able to return to their hometown, and they will never be able to see the sun tomorrow.
"ah!!!"
The more he thought about it, the more intense the depression in Xiahou Dun's heart became.
The spear in his hand kept flying, bringing down a large number of Hebei cavalry.
Finally, the approaching Hebei cavalry gradually arrived, and the pressure on Cao's army suddenly increased.
"General Xiahou, it's time for us to leave!"
Because he was worried about Xiahou Dun, Cao Cao specially sent his own soldiers to follow him, just to remind Xiahou Dun at the last moment.
Wounded soldiers can be sacrificed, after all, they have little hope of escape.
But Xiahou Dun must not be sacrificed here.
Whether it was the friendship between relatives or strategic needs, Cao Cao could not accept it.
"Damn it! Damn it!"
After being reminded by Cao Cao's personal soldiers, Xiahou Dun also knew that if he did not retreat at this time, he might not have a chance when the Hebei cavalry surrounded Cao Cao's forward.
However, Xiahou Dun was really unwilling and couldn't bear it.
However, as a general, obeying orders is the first priority.
What's more, Xiahou Dun didn't really want to die.
Annoyed and helpless, Xiahou Dun could only follow Cao Cao's soldiers to turn their horses and run towards the east.
But when Xiahou Dun left, the Cao army's vanguard that broke through suddenly lost its backbone, and all Cao's troops were frightened.
"Why? Why did General Xiahou Dun run away?"
"Where is the lord's army? Why haven't they come to support?"
"Damn it! There are more and more enemies. Where are our reinforcements?"
All the soldiers in Cao's army were full of questions, but unfortunately, no one could give them answers.
Just as the wounded soldiers of Cao's army attracted the attention of the Hebei cavalry, the main force of the Hebei army led by Zhang He also arrived near the battlefield.
"Commander, Cao Cao is breaking out of the encirclement now, and our cavalry is fighting with him!"
After receiving the scout's report, Zhang He looked towards the dusty and smoke-filled battlefield not far away.
Is this Cao Cao desperate? But is he so unwise? Just break out of the encirclement so abruptly? Even if he escapes, how many people will he have left? In this land of Hebei, how many of his people can return to Henan?
Yanzhou?
Although my heart is full of doubts, the fighting on the battlefield cannot be faked.
Zhang He could only think that maybe Cao Cao was desperate.
"Send the order, attack with the whole army, and destroy Cao's army!"
The enemy was already in front of him, so Zhang He naturally couldn't just watch the friendly forces fighting and ignore them.
Under Zhang He's order, the dusty Hebei army rushed straight towards the battlefield to the west of Guangzong without stopping.
Thinking about it, Cao's army only has tens of thousands of people. As long as they are wiped out, everyone who has been running all the way can have a good rest, right?
Moreover, if the King of Qi was so cruel to Cao Cao and destroyed him, he would definitely be rewarded.
Because they all had this mentality, the Hebei Army, which came all the way without taking any rest, had no complaints about Zhang He's order.
"Lord, it's time for us to withdraw."
To the east of Guangzong, Cao's army, hidden among the mountains and forests, has been waiting for a long time.
One of the purposes of their waiting was to confirm whether the main force of the Hebei Army was attracted to the west.
Another one is...
"No, we can't leave, Yuan Rang hasn't returned yet!
Cao has already failed many brothers, and he must never lose to Yuan Rang again."
Cao Cao suffered the most from Cao Cao's army who sacrificed so many lives.
You know, these Cao troops followed Cao Cao all the way, resisted Yuan Shao, fought fiercely at Guandu, sneaked across Hebei, attacked the grain team, and finally broke through all the way here.
But there was no way. As the lord and the commander of everyone, Cao Cao could not selfishly choose to save these wounded soldiers who had no hope and let everyone be buried with them.
However, Cao Cao now wants to be selfish for once.
Xiahou Dun, Cao will not leave until I see you return.
"But...Master, if you don't leave, I'm afraid it will be too late!"
You know, when Zhang He and his troops rush there, they will definitely find the problem.
After all, the bait is only less than 10,000 Cao Jun. As long as you are not a fool, you will definitely find that the main force of Cao Jun is not here.
"Fengxiao, don't say any more!
Now, I will hand over the command of Cao Jun to you, and you will lead them the rest of the way!
Fengxiao, promise me that you will take these brothers home and return to Yanzhou!"
How could Cao Cao not understand what Guo Jiazhi said?
But this time, Cao Cao planned to be willful.
As long as these brothers can return safely, so what if Cao and I cannot return?
"Lord!"
Hearing what Cao Cao said, Guo Jia understood.
Does this really mean that if he can't see Xiahou Dun, Cao Cao won't leave?
But why don't you leave? I'm afraid Cao Cao knows better than anyone, right?
"Fengxiao, maybe this is the last time I give you an order as my lord.
If, if Cao cannot go back...
Then, you can take everyone to the Chu Kingdom..."
After saying that, Cao Cao turned to look at Dian Wei, who was standing behind him.
"Dianwei, remember to protect Mr. Fengxiao."
Along the way, Cao Cao experienced too many betrayals and too many separations.
Today, Cao Jun has long lived up to the grand occasion of the past.
The generals withered, the advisers left, and Cao Cao's heart was tired.
Having lost so much, Cao Cao no longer thinks about supporting the Han Dynasty or competing for the throne.
Now Cao Cao just doesn't want to let down Xiahou Dun anymore.