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Chapter 870 The Death of Cao Wenzhao (Two in One)

Cao Wenzhao was very well-known among the thieves of the old Qin people, and he and his nephew Cao Bianjiao were called General Cao.

In fact, he also has a nephew Cao Dingjiao.

Because it is not as dazzling as a dragon, Cao Wenzhao has been taking him with him to train him.

Cao Dingjiao did not make many military exploits, and now he is only a defensive player.

In fact, Cao Wenzhao has been holding his breath in his heart.

He gained a great reputation in Shaanxi, but he stumbled twice with the hammer bandit He Jinzhao.

When the dog tartar soldiers surrounded Datong, he watched the Hammer Bandits play their grand prestige again. Although he didn't want to admit that the Hammer Bandits were stronger than him, the fact was in front of him.

Cao Wenzhao couldn't argue.

Especially his nephew, Bianjiao, was taken away by He Jinchao and placed under house arrest in Taiyuan City, with Yang He as his companion.

Jiang Xiang found out all of this quietly.

Cao Wenzhao didn't want his brave nephew to be imprisoned in a cage by He Jinzhao to spend time.

He wants to rescue Bian Jiao.

Now only by exterminating the rogue bandits in the Central Plains of cholera, can the imperial court gather a large army and directly encircle and suppress Shanxi.

Therefore, when Cao Wenzhao heard that his friend Ai Wannian had died, he called for a fight.

Ever since he fought with Hong Chengchou, that ruthlessness has come out again.

Killed more than a thousand rebels one after another, defeated more than ten thousand people, and even beheaded a bandit leader.

Cao Wenzhao summoned his own three thousand soldiers and horses, and told them the words of Hong Chengchou, governor of the five provinces.

Many soldiers are willing to fight with General Cao. Not only do they not have to worry about the rewards being withheld, but they can also make many military exploits.

General Da Cao is the apex of the governors of the five provinces, and he is the first to supply money, food and arms.

The Ming army received Cao Wenzhao's general order and followed him bravely in pursuit.

Many soldiers didn't know the news that the bandits had just won a big victory.

Cao Wenzhao led 3000 people and ordered his nephew Cao Dingjiao to lead the cavalry to explore the road.

Within fifteen days, Cao Wenzhao won consecutive battles, and Li Zicheng, Gao Yingxiang and others fled unstoppably.

Even Cao Dingjiao learned the bravery of his brother Bianjiao, this gang of thieves is really easy to fight.

Cao Wenzhao got the latest news that Li Zicheng fled to the front county to temporarily avoid the sharp edge of the army.

He called his nephew, Cao Dingjiao, and told him to make persistent efforts to capture the county town for our officers and soldiers to rest.

Cao Dingjiao immediately put on heavy armor, and rushed directly to the top of the city with the screaming officers and soldiers to be the first to climb.

The thieves were overwhelmed by the prestige of General Cao, and they all shouted that General Cao is coming, run away, run away.

Cao Wenzhao entered the city, ordered to rest overnight, and pursued him tomorrow.

He couldn't help but hammered Cao Dingjiao's shoulder again and again, praising him for being somewhat like his brother.

Cao Wenzhao took off his armor and gave it to Cao Dingjiao, whose armor was broken.

Cao Dingjiao was overwhelmed by the flattery, and repeatedly declined, but was rejected by Cao Wenzhao.

Then he encouraged his nephew and my grandfather to work harder, wipe out all these thieves, and then save your brother.

Cao Dingjiao was greatly encouraged, he was finally recognized by his uncle, and he was full of energy!
The next day, Cao Dingjiao, as the vanguard, rushed straight to the rebel army, fighting more and more bravely.

Facing the pursuit of the officers and soldiers, Li Zicheng retreated for thirty miles one after another.

And Cao Wenzhao led the infantry to the rear.

After the pair of uncles and nephews entered the established ambush circle, Li Zicheng and Gao Yingxiang showed up together.

At this time, the official army of less than [-] has been surrounded by the rebel army of tens of thousands of horsemen.

It is clear!
Neither Gao Yingxiang nor Li Zicheng wanted to keep the well-known Shaanxi general Cao alive!

This is the trap carefully set for him.

When the Ming army entered the encirclement, the sound of drums spread for several miles. On this plain, surrounded by four sides, arrows rained down like rain.

The officers and soldiers were shot as hedgehogs. That was not an exaggeration, but what they really looked like.

The rogues even moved out Flangji and bombarded Cao Wenzhao and other officers and soldiers.

When Cao Wenzhao saw such a scene, he was not afraid at all. He immediately ordered Cao Dingjiao to lead the cavalry to break through and ask Governor Hong to come to rescue.

"Uncle, it's too dangerous, let's break through together." Cao Dingjiao had an anxious look on his face.

He didn't think that 3000 troops would last until Governor Hong came to help.

If his eldest brother Cao Bianjiao was with the original group of old people, Cao Dingjiao would still be obedient.

But these soldiers were all trained in the later stage, and their combat effectiveness was simply impossible to compare with that of the elder brother leading the soldiers.

"Fart, this tens of thousands of troops must be the main force of the bandits!" Cao Wenzhao didn't panic at all:

"Your Majesty asked us to suppress the thieves within six months. Now there are only a few days left. I will shrink the line of defense here and retreat slowly. When Governor Hong's army arrives, they are all finished."

"But."

"Don't be a motherfucker." Cao Wenzhao's tone turned cold:
"This is my plan. You dare to question this general's words even if you are a small garrison. Be careful that I will hit you after the battle. Get out and call for reinforcements!"

Hearing his uncle's angry shout, Cao Dingjiao responded loudly, and brought his own cavalry to charge desperately, and was about to charge out.

Li Zicheng rode on the horse and put away the binoculars:
"King Chuang, this wave of officers and soldiers don't know if Cao Wenzhao is there or not?"

Gao Yingxiang also put down the binoculars: "You'll know when you're done."

For the officers and soldiers in front of them, there is no escape route at all.

They are the ones who are besieged on all sides.

Even if Cao Wenzhao wants to blossom in the center, he must have the strength to hold on.

Cao Dingjiao led hundreds of cavalry, rampaging through the encirclement.

At this time, the only thing supporting him is to run out and ask for help, so as to save his uncle.

The rogues are naturally unwilling to fight with the officers and soldiers. Anyway, with so many of us, we can grind the officers and soldiers to death.

There's no need to risk your own life to fight this wave of ruthless people.

Of course, some people recognized Cao Dingjiao as Cao Bianjiao, who would dare to confront General Cao.

That great reputation was all achieved with one blow and one shot.

Cao Dingjiao was mistaken for his brother, so he immediately turned on the unparalleled mode. Relying on the good armor his uncle gave him, he rode a horse and led a group of people to kill him.

Li Zicheng's face was a little ugly, and it was really difficult to parry the tens of thousands of troops commanded.

The soldiers below will always have all kinds of small thoughts.

Gao Yingxiang ordered someone to find out who was in that direction.

"King Chuang, this group of pawns, we can't let them go easily."

Gao Yingxiang nodded, then rode on, and led his confidant cavalry directly towards the group of officers and soldiers.

Cao Dingjiao was covered in blood, and the armor given to him by his uncle was also in tatters. He was shot by several arrows, even his horse was not spared.

He reined in the reins and looked back, all of them were densely packed with rebels.

He has penetrated through several layers of encirclement.

"Defense, let's call for reinforcements."

"Correct."

Cao Dingjiao kicked the horse's belly fiercely and hurried forward, and the governor of the five provinces was behind him to support him.

As long as he can arrive immediately, then uncle can still be saved!
When Cao Wenzhao heard his confidants shout loudly that the cavalry had broken through, we also retreated slowly.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief, not all the children of the Cao family could be buried here.

Cao Wenzhao immediately yelled to gather the soldiers and led them to retreat slowly.

As long as the arrows don't hit vital points such as eyes and throats, their armor can prevent most of them. Even if they shoot into the flesh, it won't affect their actions too much.

Hong Chengchou gave priority to all the generals under his command who were good at fighting.

This is because they were surrounded and led by Cao Wenzhao, so they didn't collapse.

"General, come and save me!"

A soldier tied up by the rebel army yelled at Cao Wenzhao who was fighting.

When Cao Bianjiao heard this call, he immediately turned into Zhao Zilong, entered and exited seven times in the enemy camp, and was really rescued by you.

Cao Wenzhao also has this kind of bravery, so all the soldiers under his command are willing to fight with him. Seeing that he is caught by the bandits, what good will happen?

Seeing the lord general kill here, why don't you shout out quickly, you still want to fight side by side with him!

But it was this shout that made the rebel army confirm that Cao Wenzhao was trapped here, and many people began to become excited.

Even the officers and soldiers who had surrendered before ran over to confirm that it was Cao Wenzhao, and everyone shouted loudly.

"Cao Wenzhao is here!"

"Catch him, don't let him get away."

"Brothers give it to me!"

"I took General Cao's head, I rewarded him with 100 taels of silver, hurry up!"

The signal for help, like a frying pan, became boiling at the scene.

Cao Wenzhao's situation is even more uncomfortable!

All the bandits ran after him.

Cao Wenzhao took his servants to jump left and right, rushed forward, fought for several miles along the road, and killed dozens of bandits with his own hands.

When he stood aside with the broken sword in his hand, he saw that a piece of terrain suddenly appeared in front of him.

In the distance, several horsemen rushed forward, and the leader was dressed in white armor and white robes, so majestic.

Cao Wenzhao was sore and weak all over, exhausted.

He threw away the broken big knife in his hand, drew out his waist knife, and looked at the thieves rushing towards him.

He wiped his own neck with his backhand, and fell to the ground neatly.

Gao Yingxiang, who was charging with a spear, was stunned.

Why did Cao Wenzhao commit suicide?
Just now I thought he drew his sword to fight to the end!
The result is this?

Once Cao Wenzhao died, most of the remaining officers and soldiers also threw away their swords, and instead of resisting, they were captured without a fight.

Perhaps it can be said that their last confidence in resistance has also disappeared.

The guards behind Gao Yingxiang stepped forward to control the officers and soldiers, and then began to ask if the deceased was Cao Wenzhao?
After receiving an affirmative answer, Gao Yingxiang finally showed a smug look on his face during interviews all the year round.

What's the use if you can fight again?
Do you think we are the same as before, your officers and soldiers can chase us with just a few people, and we dare not fight back?

Now we not only dare to take the initiative to attack, but also dare to ambush you and kill you!
Today, the offensive and defensive momentum is different!
Li Zicheng also came over on horseback, and when he got an affirmative answer, he congratulated King Chuang for his new achievements.

Gao Yingxiang waved his hand, indicating that this is a joint plan between you and me, how could it be piled on my head alone.

Li Zicheng smiled. Although he came up with most of the ideas, he always won and achieved his goal, and he felt quite relaxed.

When the rumor that the most ferocious General Cao was killed by King Gao Chuang came out, tens of thousands of rebels were all erupting.

When these people heard that the big and small General Cao was coming, no one was afraid and wanted to run away with oil on their feet.

But now?

The famous Cao Wenzhao was directly beaten to death by us!

The morale of the rebel army was greatly boosted.

"That's it, we've taken care of all the big and small ones." Gao Yingxiang finally laughed out loud.

Cao Wenzhao was one of the few "dare to fight" generals in the Ming Dynasty. He fought against the rebels for several years and killed tens of thousands of rebels.

Dozens of leaders of the rebel army, big and small, all died in his hands.

Otherwise, it would not be recognized as the number one military achievement in suppressing the bandits in Shaanxi, but Hong Chengchou suppressed him and did not report it.

Now he is dead!
When Cao Dingjiao appeared in front of Hong Chengchou covered in blood, he was shocked and hurriedly asked what was going on?

Cao Dingjiao had traveled nearly a hundred miles before he finally found the officers and soldiers and saw Hong Chengchou.

"Governor, save my uncle!"

Hong Chengchou supported the trembling Cao Dingjiao and asked what was going on.

When he heard that Cao Wenzhao was surrounded by tens of thousands of thieves hundreds of miles away, he was shocked.

He no longer marched slowly, but hurriedly led his Qin soldiers to rescue.

Before he had gone twenty miles, he got another news.

Cao Wenzhao died in battle, his head had already been cut off by the bandits, and he carried it on the flagpole to show off.

The cheers of the rogues spread for miles!
When Hong Chengchou heard the news, he was stunned for a moment, and then he looked up to the sky and cried bitterly.

Shout Cao Wenzhao's name.

Cao Dingjiao seemed to have been sucked out of all his strength, lying on the ground straight up, as if he had lost his soul.

The morale of the rest of the encircling and suppressing officers and soldiers dropped when they heard that Cao Wenzhao had died in battle.

No one dared to take only a few people with them to attack a large number of rogues.

After Hong Chengchou finished crying, he took people to restrain Cao Wenzhao's body, but in the end he had to let Cao Dingjiao dress him up.

Cao Wenzhao's bravery and loyalty can be said to be the No. 1 good general in the late Ming Dynasty. Chongzhen was very sad about his death.

Before Cao Bianjiao died in battle first, Chongzhen was very sad.

This time even Da Cao was killed.

Chongzhen could only treat his family generously, posthumously posthumously posthumously posthumously posthumously posthumously the posthumous posthumous posthumous title of Prince Taibao and Zuodudu, and bestowed funeral rites on him.

Let his descendants inherit the official position of commanding affairs, and ordered Yousi to build a temple for him, and pay homage to him every spring and autumn.

His loyal minister, my sworn enemy.

Compared to Cao Wenzhao's death, the rogues really had dinner and drinks to celebrate Cao Wenzhao's loss of life.

But bad things come one after another.

Hong Chengchou finally received the news sent by Bai Guangen.

Tongguan fell!

The Hammer Bandit He Jinzhao has already controlled the way into Guanzhong.

Hong Chengchou staggered again. He was worried about losing a general and lieutenant who could fight.

As a result, I really can't even go back to the old site now.

The family members of Qin Bing with me are all in Shaanxi!
The army is in a state of confusion, how can we fight this battle?
"Is this true?"

"Go back to the governor, it really can't be true."

Bai Guangen's messenger recounted the fall of Tongguan to Hong Chengchou in detail.

After Hong Chengchou listened to it, he remained silent for a long time. He never expected that Liu Xi and Bai Guangen would be so dedicated to their duties, and they would still be broken through Tongguan by the hammer bandits!

After thinking for a while, he ordered the guards around him to tell the messenger to go out to eat, and then killed him with one knife.

Don't let the bad news continue to spread!
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