Xiliang Iron Cavalry

Cao Cao ordered the tiger and leopard cavalry to dispatch, and the situation was finally stabilized.

Guan Yu led [-] cavalry to attack tens of thousands of Cao Jun's camps at night, causing Cao Jun to be in chaos. When the news came out, the momentum of the defenders in the city increased significantly. As long as we rely on favorable terrain, it will be a matter of time before Cao Jun retreats.

A victory created fantasies in the hearts of many generals. Liu Bei treats people well. Although Zhang Fei sometimes likes to drink and lose his temper, his own ability is quite loved by the soldiers. Many firmly think of Liu Bei's past benefits. The fighting spirit in his chest was greatly stimulated, not for any bullshit righteousness, but just for conscience, and more for survival.

Verbally speaking, the general is willing to go through fire and water for his lord, and he is eager to fight for a while, so that the lord can see his own heart. When the real danger arises, it is the greatest test for his subordinates. He can tell whether he is loyal or treacherous. .

A sneak attack last night made Cao Jun not launch an attack the next day. Looking at the dark area in Cao Jun's camp, Liu Bei had a smile on his face.

"My lord, the momentum of the defenders has obviously increased. How about attacking other cities with Xuzhou City as the center, completely isolating Liu Bei, and turning the city he guards into an isolated city!" the counselor persuaded.

Cao Cao sneered and said, "Haven't you heard that Han Sui led an army of nearly [-] and failed to capture Pingxiang City, which Jia Rong guarded? All for Jia Rong."

Xi Zhicai said: "My lord, Liu Bei is not Jia Rong, and the Xuzhou army is not as good as the Xiliang army. We only need to send [-] soldiers to station here. Liu Bei will never dare to make any changes. It was Han Sui who was incompetent at the beginning. This is why Jia Rong succeeded, but Liu Bei wants to take advantage of our army, don't even think about it."

Xun Yu also persuaded: "Master, turning Xuzhou City into an isolated city can greatly disintegrate the morale of the defenders, and they will go down without a fight!"

A stern look flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, "In your opinion, Zhicai and I will stay here with an army of [-]. The rest of us will start conquering other cities in Xuzhou. We must occupy other cities in Xuzhou within one month."

Cao Jun divided his troops, and each team, under Liu Bei's eyes, began to go to other places. At first Liu Bei thought it was Cao Jun deliberately trying to lure the defenders in the city to attack, but finally realized that something was wrong. The generals are all prominent figures in Cao's army, and their division of troops must be plotting the whole of Xuzhou. Liu Bei was anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

"How is the relationship with the city?" Cao Cao asked in a low voice.

Guan Yu's attack on the camp and Liu Bei's oily dung when defending the city made Cao Cao feel very bad. Since ancient times, siege battles have been very difficult. Tens of thousands of people are at every turn. supplies.

Chen Deng cupped his hands and said, "My lord, the strength of the Liu family and the Zhao family in the city is far lower than that of the Cao family. Cao Bao is loyal to Liu Bei and cannot betray him. Although the head of the Zhao family and the Liu family intends to open the city gate, the strength Insufficient, after the previous battles, Liu Bei stepped up the protection of the city gate. The generals guarding the city are all his cronies. There are an unusually large number of soldiers patrolling the streets. Liu Bei will know the action immediately."

"The icing on the cake is worse than sending charcoal in the snow. Presumably the heads of the Liu family and the Zhao family in the city also understand this. When the army breaks through the city, what will the Liu family and the Zhao family do to us? If you pass the word on, just say that I don't care about Xuzhou." There will be one or two more big families." Cao Cao said.

Cao Cao never thought that Xuzhou City would be supported by someone like Pengcheng. Under normal circumstances, it is difficult to succeed in a fortified city like Xuzhou City without several months of attack and siege. Especially Liu Bei has more than ten years of military experience and has rich battlefield experience. Defense, even Cao Cao has a headache.

"No!" Chen Deng bowed his hands and said goodbye.

Hearing Cao Cao's promise, Chen Deng is also full of confidence. The strength of the family cannot be underestimated, but each of them is also very cunning. If they don't see rabbits or hawks, they can't do their best without enough benefits.

In Xuzhou City, the Patriarchs of the Liu Family and the Zhao Family gathered together, constantly discussing countermeasures, but Liu Bei's defense was too tight, and if they wanted to send out a hundred people, they might immediately swarm an army and wipe them out in an instant.

When Liu Bei got the news from Cao Bao, a sneer appeared on his face. He wanted to play a game of opening the city gate under his nose, which made Liu Bei very angry.

"General Cao, you lead the army to surround Liu's and Zhao's houses, don't let anyone go, and don't leak the news." Liu Bei rolled his eyes, thinking from it.

"My lord, the Patriarchs of the Liu family and the Zhao family bought off the generals guarding the city gates, and raised fire as a sign in the middle of the night, when the army will attack the city." Chen Deng hurriedly rushed to the large tent of the Chinese army where Cao Cao was.

Cao Cao laughed and said, "Okay, if Xuzhou can be captured, the Chen family will take the lead!"

Chen Deng was overjoyed. Cao Cao's strength was at the top of the world, and he was able to get his promise, which was many times better than the rootless duckweed like Liu Bei. Moreover, Cao Cao had promised him to be Xuzhou Shepherd, and the rise of the Chen family was already unstoppable. .

"It's not too late. Mr. Chen hastened to contact the Liu family and the Zhao family to make sure everything is safe," Cao Cao said.

The Patriarch of the Liu Family and the Patriarch of the Zhao Family were invited to the State Shepherd's Mansion by Liu Bei. Looking at Liu Bei who was sitting at the head with a cold face, the two knew that the matter had been leaked, and their faces were ashen. They looked at each other and shook their heads.

Liu Bei laughed and said, "Patriarch Liu and Patriarch Zhao have good means. If you want to open the city gate to welcome Cao Jun in, maybe you think this general is easy to bully."

"My lord, why do you say that? The Liu family has lived in the city for generations, and they dare not have the slightest dissent. Could it be that your lord was provoked by a villain?" Liu Patriarch quibbled.

"Really? Then what does Patriarch Liu and Patriarch Zhao communicate with Cao Jun outside the city to say that the defense is tight and they cannot succeed?" Cao Bao stepped forward and said, staring at the two with piercing eyes.

"This..." The two were speechless for a moment, they didn't expect Cao Bao to have so much information.

Liu Bei sneered and said, "The two patriarchs, if they can defend the city together with Bei, they will naturally share the glory after Cao Jun retreats. I didn't expect you..."

"My lord, the villain is willing to serve you, please let the Liu family go!" Seeing that something was wrong, the owner of the Liu family immediately changed his tone.

Seeing this, the head of the Zhao family hurriedly said: "My lord, the Zhao family is willing to serve you!"

Liu Bei said: "The two of you have had an affair with Cao Jun, which is a capital offense. I think you have a good attitude, but you can make meritorious deeds. Write a letter now, telling Cao Jun to enter the city at three o'clock tonight, and follow the agreed signal."

At the second watch, Cao Cao ordered Xiahou Dun to lead [-] cavalry to enter the city. Thinking that Liu Bei would be defeated by him overnight, Cao Cao was very happy.

Xi Zhicai questioned: "My lord, are the Liu and Zhao families in the city trustworthy?"

Cao Cao's joyful look immediately dissipated, and he frowned slightly and said, "It's expected!"

As soon as Xi Zhicai reminded him, Cai Cai's good mood was gone. "I told General Xiahou to pay attention to the changes of the city gate. If there is something wrong, withdraw the troops immediately!"

Xiahou Dun, who was ambushing in the dark, suddenly heard the sound of fighting in the city, and the city gate creaked open, shouting: "Brothers, kill!"

Five hundred cavalry quickly entered the city gate, and the surroundings were eerily quiet. Shocked, Xiahoudun looked around and saw Xuzhou army soldiers everywhere. The archers pointed their long arrows at them. It will be raining arrows.

Xiahou Dun yelled inwardly, and was about to order the soldiers to retreat, when the city gate behind him was slowly closing, and the drawbridge was gradually raised, and within a short while, five hundred cavalrymen could not even think about going out.

"Fire the arrow!" Guan Yu ordered in a deep voice.

The [-] cavalry became the target of the archers, and the number of casualties was unknown for a while. The cavalry crowded each other, and there was a mess at the narrow city gate. Xiahou Dun hurriedly withdrew.

After Xiahoudun left the city, only a dozen of the five hundred elite tiger and leopard cavalry were left, and more than four hundred cavalrymen were buried forever in the city. Xiahoudun shouted from the city: "Shameless Liu Bei!"

Liu Bei on the city laughed and said, "General Xiahou is safe and sound. You led the army to attack the city gate, but we are shameless. What's the explanation?"

Xiahou Dun's face turned blue and white, leading the cavalry back.

The war once again fell into a stalemate. After going out for half a year, the [-] troops consumed food and grass without knowing how much. With the background of Cao's army, it was difficult to last for too long. Cao Cao was extremely anxious.

After suffering several losses in a row, the Jizhou Army changed its strategy of sneak attacks by transporting food soldiers. It was still planned by Tian Feng. The Jizhou Army had no shortage of ordinary soldiers, but the cavalry was their weakness. It made Yuan Shao very depressed.

On the battlefield, when fighting with the Xiliang army, the cavalry is basically what determines the outcome. Without strong cavalry, it is impossible to get any benefits from the hands of the Xiliang army, and the cavalry is the strength of the Xiliang army. Jia Rong dominates the world For many years, I have relied on the cavalry in my hands, and I also attach great importance to the cavalry. No matter whether it is equipment or war horses, it is not comparable to the Jizhou cavalry.

"Everyone, in the land of Youzhou, there are already three counties in our army's hands. Now that the Xiliang army is eyeing them, it may be difficult to advance." Yuan Shao said anxiously.

Tian Feng thought for a moment, stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "My lord, the Xiliang army is unstoppable and cannot be an enemy. Moreover, the army has been fighting for half a year, and the people are exhausted. It is better to make peace with the Xiliang army."

Xu You immediately jumped out and said, "What is the meaning of Mr. Tian's words? Could it be that the Jizhou army is inferior to the Xiliang army? Since my lord's expedition, he has been in two counties, and his morale is at a high level."

Yuan Shao waved his hand and said: "Master Tian's words are reasonable, but who should the Xiliang army choose?" The successive losses on the battlefield exhausted Yuan Shao, and he didn't want to be an enemy of the Xiliang army. The territory of Jizhou was not as stable as imagined. Especially recently, Cao Jun moved closer to Qingzhou, and the judge was still a guest in the Xiliang army. There has been no news since he was sent as an envoy. Jia Rong is not a good man and a faithful woman.