Three Kingdoms: The blind box draws Da Qiao at the beginning

Chapter 274
Although Cao Ren shouted very loudly.

But how could Cao Cao hear it?
There were sounds of fighting outside the city.

Cao Cao even seemed a little excited.

Thinking that he could finally defeat Ma Chao's army, and that Liangzhou would belong to him from now on, Cao Cao wished he could grow wings on his back, fly to the front of the army, and kill Han Sui and other princes in Guanzhong!

On the left side of Tongguan, the Wancheng army is stationed.

When Wenpin heard about the siege, he had already organized his troops.

Among them, Lu Bu and Ling Cao each commanded an army of 4000 men.

Xu Sheng and Zhou Tai were their respective lieutenants.

Wenpin personally led the last two thousand troops to guard the camp to prevent the enemy from attacking Wancheng.

However, the army did not attack after all.

He personally took Lu Bu, Ling Tong and others to check.

Although Ma Chao and other Guanzhong princes' armies attacked fiercely, the Tongguan imperial garrison defended the city in a well-organized manner and there were many of them.

The army of Guanzhong princes such as Ma Chao who attacked the city only left corpses all over the ground.

Moreover, it didn’t last long before it receded.

He even saw the city gate open and the imperial guards coming out fighting.

Wenpin looked at Lu Bu and Ling Tong behind him and said, "I always feel that the army of the Guanzhong princes was defeated a little too quickly today."

"Also, the cavalry on the left and right sides have not been dispatched."

"However, this number is far less than the information we received before."

"That's fifty thousand cavalry."

"There are only thirty thousand at most here."

"Thirty thousand men did not participate in the siege, but they retreated."

"There may be something fishy about this."

"On the other hand, the imperial court always feels that it is too eager for success."

"I have studied how Cao Cao led his troops in war. Although Cao Cao liked to take risks many times, he was generally cautious. He would only take risks when he was forced to be in danger."

Looking at Lu Bu, Wenpin said: "General Lu, what do you think? After all, you have fought against Cao Cao more than once."

Lu Bu pondered for a long time before speaking out: "It seems to be true."

Wenpin squinted his eyes and said, "I always feel like Cao Cao is going to do something so he can't wait too long."

Even so, Wenpin didn't think it through.

He just said: "I'm here to guard, General Lu and General Ling. You two should go back to the army immediately. If unfortunately, as I said, something unexpected happens, you guys will immediately go out to help."

"Although our mission is not to engage in combat."

"However, if Cao Cao is really defeated, it will not be a good thing for our Jiangdong army to face Yuan Shao's army alone."

Lu Bu and Ling Tong responded in unison and rode back.

Wenpin looked at the two people leaving and smiled.

This Lu Bu seems to have indeed changed this time. He no longer looks unattainable and chattering.

But he seemed very calm.

When Wenpin watched closely as Cao Cao led the imperial army out of the city to pursue the "fleeing" army of Guanzhong princes, Cao Ren's eyes turned red.

Cao Cao couldn't hear his roar and still went out of the city to pursue him!
But the cavalry behind him was approaching quickly!
Cao Ren stamped his foot, gritted his teeth, and immediately ordered his troops to retreat.

Cao Cao and others who were pursuing vigorously outside the city heard the sound of gold and turned around in confusion.

The army of Guanzhong princes who were "fleeing" also heard the sound of gold again!

Han Sui immediately ordered the army to stop, turned around, and attacked the pursuing Cao Cao army: "Attack!"

This is a strategy they have already discussed.

Suddenly, the [-] cavalrymen turned their horses and charged towards the pursuing Cao Cao army!

The sudden reversal of the situation caused Cao Cao's expression to change drastically.

Cao Ren was a veteran who had fought with him for many years. It was impossible for him to withdraw his troops without any reason without receiving his order!
Could it be that something happened in Tongguan City?
Rebellious?

Especially when he saw that the cavalry of the Guanzhong princes who had just "fleeed" turned around and pursued them, Cao Cao secretly yelled something bad and hurriedly rode his horse towards Tongguan City while shouting: "Go back to the city quickly!"

However, Cao Cao's heart soon became cold.

I saw a heavy armored cavalry attacking from Tongguan City!

Wherever he passed, his soldiers screamed and fell in a pool of blood.

This heavy armored cavalry directly penetrated his army and broke out a bloody path.

There are not many heavily armored cavalry.

However, after them, a larger group of light cavalry surged out and rushed directly out of the city gate!

The leader was a young man in his early twenties, wearing silver armor, with a face like a crown of jade, eyes like shooting stars, a tiger's body and ape's arms, a belly and a wolf's waist, and a spear in his hand.

If not Ma Chao, who else?
Behind Ma Chao, one on the left and one on the right, are the two generals Pang De and Ma Dai.

After the three relied on the heavy armored cavalry to break out a bloody road, they each led a group of light cavalry to disperse and continuously blitz Cao Cao's army.

Han Sui and other princes from Guanzhong also led [-] cavalry to attack.

When the two sides met, Cao Cao's army was instantly defeated and turned into countless small troops, each one screaming and fleeing towards Tongguan City.

Ma Chao attacked the team several times and caught a glimpse of Cao Cao, who was dressed in particularly dazzling clothes.

Without thinking, Ma Chao commanded the cavalry behind him to kill Cao Cao, and said excitedly: "The man in red robe is the enemy commander, kill him! Whoever cuts off his head will be rewarded with tens of thousands of gold, and countless beautiful wives and concubines!" "

Suddenly, the cavalry following him howled, and each one of them rode up like crazy and charged straight at Cao Cao.

The [-] cavalrymen in Ma Chao's surprise attack on Tongguan City were his own cavalry, the best among the best.

On top of the war horse again.

Cao Cao's soldiers were completely unable to resist.

After a while, they rushed not far behind Cao Cao.Cold sweat broke out on Cao Cao's forehead.

He was less than a hundred steps away from the city gate, but at this moment, the fleeing army was crowded at the city gate, making it impossible for him to rush in.

He could only hurriedly tear off his red robe and said to Cao Hong and Xu Chu who were following him: "Go around, we can't retreat, wait for the opportunity!"

After saying that, he left the team, took Cao Hong, Xu Chu, and hundreds of personal guards, and rushed towards the Wancheng garrison. As he ran, he said: "Jiangdong soldiers, come quickly for reinforcements!"

Cao Hong, Xu Chu and others also roared desperately.

When Wenpin saw that the situation on the battlefield was suddenly overturned, his expression changed suddenly. He immediately galloped back to the camp and said to Lu Bu and Ling Tong: "Attack quickly, Cao Cao has fallen into the trap, and we must save him and Tongguan! I will guard the camp!"

Lu Bu and Ling Tong then led their troops to attack.

Cao Cao saw the torches being lit in the direction of Wancheng's army stationed in the distance and quickly heading towards this direction, and felt relieved.

After all, the Jiangdong army in Wancheng did not watch the fun.

We can only rely on them.

Cao Cao said to Cao Hong and Xu Chu behind him: "Speed ​​up and meet them!"

However, they obviously underestimated the strength of the Guanzhong cavalry.

Ma Chao soon pursued him again, pointing at Cao Cao who had taken off his red robe at the front and said: "The one with the beard is the general!"

Behind him, the cavalry howled and quickly chased after him, and the distance was getting closer and closer!

Seeing this, Cao Hong hurriedly said to Cao Cao: "Brother, cut off your long beard, and I will hold off the enemy!"

After saying that, he circled in front and led dozens of guards to meet the pursuing cavalry such as Ma Chao.

Cao Cao asked Xu Chu and others to come forward, while he slowed down and at the same time drew out his sword and quickly cut off the lower part of He Nei's jaw.

His face was so pale that there was no color at all.

He fought countless battles and encountered numerous dangers throughout his life.

But it has never been like this before.

While riding his horse and continuing to run wildly, Cao Cao looked back.

The next moment, he spit out a mouthful of blood.

In his sight, Cao Hong was stabbed under the horse by Ma Chao!
However, Cao Cao did not dare to stop.

Don't even dare to cry.

He can only go forward.

Soon, Lu Bu and Ling Tong led two large armies to kill them.

Lu Bu was the first to meet Ma Chao.

Ma Chao saw Lu Bu coming, and there was endless fire behind him. He was afraid that the enemy would be endless, so he did not dare to continue the fight, so he hurriedly retreated with his cavalry.

Lu Bu did not pursue him fiercely.

Seeing Ma Chao withdrawing his troops, he quickly narrowed the distance between him and Cao Cao and Ling Tong, and then attacked Tongguan.

When Cao Ren saw Lu Bu and Ling Tong's troops coming for reinforcements, he called the soldiers on the city wall and went down to the city to meet them.

The battle lasted from dawn to early morning.

Only then did the army of the Guanzhong princes return to their camp.

Cao Cao's army did not dare to pursue him.

After driving the army of the Guanzhong princes out of Tongguan City, they gave up.

Lu Bu and Ling Tong ignored Cao Cao's post-war situation, drove away the army of the princes in Guanzhong, and urgently withdrew the army stationed in Wancheng as a precaution.

At this time, Cao Cao, surrounded by Xu Chu and others, hobbled around the city.

Looking at the corpses on the ground, Cao Cao couldn't help but burst into tears.

Originally I thought this was a battle where the outcome would be determined in one battle and the army of the princes in Guanzhong would be destroyed.

But he didn't expect that he would be attacked by surprise and defeated so completely!

This time they were attacked by surprise, and at least [-] soldiers were killed.

Moreover, he also lost Cao Hong.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao stopped, looked up at the sky, and burst into tears.

All the generals gathered one after another.

Guo Jia, Yu Jin and others also came from the direction of Hongnong Port.

Seeing Cao Cao crying so bitterly and surrounded by dead bodies, Xun You, Guo Jia, Yu Jin, Xia Houyuan and others also began to cry bitterly.

This time they fought with all their strength.

If they lose this army, they will have no place to stand!
The foundation of the Central Plains has been abandoned by them.

It's impossible to go back.

Moreover, even if he goes back, he is waiting to be cannibalized by Yuan Shao and Jiang Dong.

Cao Cao looked at the generals crying, and then he wiped his face with his hands a few times, forced to stop his crying, forced a smile and said: "Hey~ are you crying? Victory and defeat are common things for soldiers!"

"My lords, our army still exists."

"As long as you are more careful next time, you will win the next battle!"

Guo Jia choked and said: "Sikong, it's all my negligence. If we weren't eager for success, but thought carefully, how could we have allowed the enemy to surprise the city?"

Cao Ren cried: "Brother, you are like this and you still comfort us."

Cao Cao stepped forward, hugged Cao Ren and Guo Jia, and said in a trembling voice: "It's enough to vent once! We still have a long way to go, and we must not indulge in this."

"next time."

"There will never be a next time!"

"In the next battle, Ma'er and the others will definitely be destroyed!"

(End of this chapter)