Can I get to the other side?.

Chapter 473: Cao Cao is defeated at Huarong Road, and Lu Bu pursues him
The clear night is dust-free, and the moonlight is like silver.

The light mist over the river had been blown away by the wind, and with the clear moonlight shining down, one could see a number of ships on the Yangtze River sailing in the direction of Cao's navy.

Without exception, these ships all had a green dragon tooth flag on their bows, marking their identities.

It was the "rebel" Han army!

After receiving Xu Chu's report, Cao Cao climbed up the watchtower and looked into the distance. When he saw hundreds of boats coming, he couldn't help but show joy.

"Lu Su and Zhou Yu never lied to me!"

There were only a few large ships among the approaching vessels, all of which were medium-sized ships that could only carry dozens of people. The size of these ships posed no threat to Cao's navy, and it was even difficult to board their warships.

From this we can see that Lu Su and Zhou Yu were sincere in their surrender and were not trying to take this opportunity to attack them.

As for these soldiers who surrender, he will naturally divide them into different armies, so that there will be no risk of error.

Cao Cao felt relieved and said to Xu Chu, "Hurry up and send Xu Huang and Le Jin to help!"

"promise!"

Xu Chu nodded in agreement, then turned and left.

Cao Cao was in a good mood. He leaned on the railing and watched the boats coming quickly through the waves under the southeast wind. He smiled to Xun You, Cheng Yu and others beside him and said, "The northwest wind blew a few days ago, but the southeast wind started to blow tonight. It seems that God is really helping me."

Xun You frowned slightly and said worriedly: "Sikong, this southeast wind is not favorable for our army. What if the enemy takes the opportunity to launch a fire attack..."

"Ah, Gongda, you worry too much."

Cao Cao waved his hand, signaling Xun You not to worry, "How could I not have thought of what you are worried about?"

"Zhou Yu and Lu Su had agreed to surrender tonight, and the wind was still blowing from the northwest. How could they have predicted that the wind would start blowing from the southeast tonight?"

"The weather is ever-changing. If they can really control the weather, then they are not mortals, but ghosts and gods."

He had guessed that the Han army wanted to take the opportunity to attack him with fire, but the wind had been blowing from the northwest, and under this wind direction, if the Han army wanted to attack with fire, they would end up burning themselves.

The wind direction changed only after he and Lu Su set the specific date of surrender. He didn't believe that anyone could predict the change in wind direction in advance.

Only gods can do this. If there is someone in the Han army who has this ability, then there is no need to fight this battle.

At this moment, above the river.

Those small boats have crossed half of the Yangtze River and are not far from Cao’s navy. The two sides will come into contact soon.

Le Jin and Xu Huang were ordered to lead the ships to meet them. Seeing the ships getting closer, Le Jin suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Why do these ships look so frivolous? They don't seem to be loaded with food, fodder or weapons... and why don't they slow down?"

The boats on the river were rushing towards them at a very fast speed under the influence of the wind, and there didn't seem to be any sign of them reducing their sails or slowing down.

If this continues, the two sides will probably collide!
Le Jin's expression changed slightly, and he said cautiously: "Something is wrong, order the soldiers to be on alert! Be careful to avoid it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a cluster of fire suddenly lit up above the river surface shrouded in the dark night.

The fire started on the small boat that was in the front.

This cluster of fire burned a hole in the night sky, and just a moment later, clusters of fire after clusters of fire lit up on the river!
On each of the Han army ships, the Han soldiers used fire sticks to ignite the ships' loads of ointment, sulfur and firewood, then jumped onto a small boat towing the stern and cut the ropes connecting the two ships.

Flames quickly rose from those burning ships, and they rushed towards Cao's navy like wild horses that had broken free from their reins, like arrows shot from a bow!
Le Jin's pupils shrank to the size of a needle tip in an instant, and he shouted in horror: "Get away! Get away quickly!!"

But it was too late.

At this moment, the distance between the two sides was very close. Their ship was hit hard by several flaming ships. For a while, the whole ship was shaking!
But at the same time, more ships on fire sped past their warships and headed straight for the Cao army’s navy behind them!

If you look down from the sky, the scene must be quite shocking. Those burning ships are like flaming arrows shooting at Cao's army!

Cao Cao had been observing the situation on the river from the watchtower. When he saw those "surrendered" ships suddenly catch fire and rush towards his own fleet, his expression changed drastically in an instant and his eyes were bloodshot!
"Zhou Yu! How dare you bully me!"

Cao Cao was furious. How could he not understand that he had fallen into a trap? Zhou Yu and Lu Su had deceived him and pretended to surrender but were actually taking the opportunity to launch a fire attack!

Cheng Yu said anxiously: "My Lord, please evacuate the ships quickly! Otherwise it will be too late!"

In fact, it is too late now. These burning ships are moving too fast to be stopped, and it takes time to evacuate the navy ships in a dense manner.

But it's better than doing nothing.

Cao Cao felt his head begin to hurt again, but he endured the pain and gritted his teeth as he ordered, "Evacuate quickly! Prepare to fight the enemy!"

The fire attack is just a prelude. The Han army will not miss this excellent opportunity and will definitely send troops to attack!

The decisive battle will be tonight!

The Han navy, on the leading warship.

Everyone was excited as they watched the burning ships rush into Cao's navy on the other side of the river and burst into flames.

"The plan worked!"

Lu Su said excitedly, his face full of joy.

After so much effort, Zhou Yu was even seriously injured and is still lying in bed recovering, but fortunately, nothing was in vain!

"All officers and men obey orders!"

Zhuge Liang retracted his gaze and spoke suddenly.

Zhao Yun and the others clasped their fists and bowed: "Here!"

Zhuge Liang pointed his feather fan at Cao's navy on the other side of the river and said in a loud voice: "Send out the troops to defeat Cao!"

"Yes--!"

In response to him, there was a thunderous voice of compliance.

Sima Yi looked at Zhuge Liang, only to see his clothes fluttering in the southeast wind, and his figure, reflected and set off by the fire on the other side of the river, looking so elegant and graceful.

He was silent for a long time, and the light in his eyes slowly dimmed.

In his life...does he have any chance of defeating Zhuge Liang?

……

Although Cao Cao tried his best to order the navy to evacuate the ships, the burning Han army ships arrived too fast.

The outer ships had just begun to evacuate when these fire ships rushed in directly. Hundreds of ships loaded with flammable materials such as ointment, sulfur, and firewood rushed into the fleet. You can imagine what the scene was like.

The bows of these fire ships were equipped with rams. With the help of wind force and speed, many Cao army warships were directly hit and large holes were made on their hulls.

One warship after another of Cao's army was set on fire.

At the same time, the Han army's navy also set out in full force. All the soldiers did not sleep tonight, waiting for the order to go out.

As Zhuge Liang's order was issued, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao and others led the navy to attack Cao's army in a mighty force.

"Drop the kerosene!"

Zhang Liao gave orders to his soldiers to push the catapults forward and throw out jars filled with kerosene.

The fire is not enough, we need to add more fuel!

Zhao Yun also led his soldiers to shoot flaming arrows, and soon flaming arrows and kerosene jars were pouring down on the Cao army's navy, which was in chaos.

Originally, only the outer ships were affected by the fire ships, but as the Han army began to throw flaming oil jars and flaming arrows, the Cao army ships inside also began to catch fire. The wind helps the fire, and the fire helps the wind.

The fire grew bigger and bigger.

Soon, fires broke out everywhere in Cao's naval fleet, and thick smoke billowed. Many soldiers were so frightened by the smoke and fire that they jumped directly into the water.

The Han navy did not rush to approach Cao's navy and board their ships to engage in hand-to-hand combat. Instead, they formed a dispersed formation, surrounded Cao's navy from the outside, and continuously shot arrows and threw kerosene jars.

Although Cao's army also wanted to organize a counterattack, the fleet was engulfed in fire at this time, and everything they did was in vain.

"My Lord! We are surrounded by the enemy!"

"Now how to do?"

Le Jin and Xu Huang returned to the warship where Cao Cao was. Both of them had traces of burns from fireworks on their faces and looked very embarrassed.

Cao Cao didn't say anything. He looked around and all he saw was fire and burning warships.

Fire arrows kept falling from the sky, and the screams of the soldiers could be heard.

Through the fire, one could see many Han warships outside, and they were obviously surrounded.

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In this battle, he is doomed.

Xun Yu advised: "Sikong, the river is blocked by the enemy and we can't get out. We can only evacuate by land."

"Let the soldiers go ashore and retreat."

Since Wulin is suitable for stationing a large army, they chose to station there on the north bank. However, the north bank of the river has been occupied by the Han army, so even if they evacuate, they have nowhere to retreat to. But this is the only route of retreat now.

They could only withdraw for a distance and avoid the pursuit of the Han army, and then find a way to cross the river and return to the south bank.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao closed his eyes in pain.

He understood that this retreat would mean that he had lost the battle, and from then on he would no longer have the strength to confront the Han army head-on.

Even if the remaining defeated troops fled back, they would find it difficult to defend Jiangnan.

Is this the retribution for stabbing Sun Quan in the back?

He is not willing!

But the situation has become so bad now that even if he is unwilling, there is no way to reverse it.

It was all his fault. He shouldn't have believed Zhou Yu and Lu Su's lies and fell for their trick of false surrender!

But what made him even more unwilling was why it was such a coincidence that the southeast wind started to blow tonight?
Could it be that the Han army really had divine help?
"My lord, we can't hesitate any longer. The fire is getting bigger and bigger. If we don't retreat now, it will be too late!"

Xun You urged again.

Cao Cao opened his eyes and said in an extremely tired voice: "Retreat."

……

Han navy.

A soldier came to Zhuge Liang and reported: "Military Advisor! We found that Cao's army has abandoned their ships and is evacuating from the shore!"

Sima Yi could not help but frown upon hearing this, and said to Zhuge Liang: "We cannot let Cao escape alive. Let General Zhang and his men quickly bring the ships ashore and give chase."

As long as Cao Cao is dead, it doesn't matter even if we fail to destroy Cao's army, because Cao Cao is the biggest bandit.

"No need, I have already made arrangements."

Zhuge Liang smiled and said to Chen Gong, "Brother Gongtai, send a signal to Lord Wen. His troops can be dispatched now."

He had already calculated that Cao Cao would abandon his navy and withdraw from the shore, so after the war broke out, he let Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun lead the troops to encircle Cao's navy. As for Lu Bu, he sent him to ambush and wait on the other side of the river.

"it is good!"

Chen Gong nodded, turned and left.

……

After deciding to evacuate, Cao Cao quickly gathered the remaining troops, burned the remaining ships, and then went ashore and retreated under the cover of night.

The army ran for more than ten miles before they dared to stop and rest.

Several hours had passed by now.

As the night faded, the sky began to turn pale, and the stars and the moon in the sky seemed lonely and a little cold.

Cao Cao and his army were exhausted. They were first attacked by fire in the battle last night, and then had to hastily evacuate ashore. They didn't even have time to drink a sip of water, let alone eat.

"My lord, drink some water."

Xu Chu stepped forward and handed a water bag to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao took it and wanted to drink it, but after looking at Xu Chu whose lips were already dry and chapped, and Xun Yu and others around him who also looked exhausted, he finally put down the water bag.

"No need, I'm not thirsty, Gongda, Wenruo, you guys drink first."

Cao Cao handed the water bag to Xun Yu, and then asked Xu Chu: "Where are we now? How far have we escaped?"

Xu Chu said, "My lord, we have already escaped for more than ten miles. Huarong Road is ahead. We will be safe after passing through it."

"Huarong Road..."

Cao Cao silently recited the name, then looked up at the demoralized soldiers around him and suddenly laughed out loud.

Everyone was startled when they heard the laughter.

Cheng Yu asked in confusion: "Why is the lord laughing?"

Cao Cao stood up and said with a smile: "I laugh at Zhuge Liang's lack of strategy and Zhou Yu's lack of wisdom. They didn't expect me to evacuate from the shore."

"Our army is exhausted. If only a few thousand elite troops were to chase us, we would surely be destroyed!"

"It seems that God will not abandon me!"

Cao Cao laughed heartily, as if he didn't care about last night's disastrous defeat at all, and didn't even take Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu seriously.

But at this moment, a rough roar suddenly came out, covering up his laughter.

"You thief! This general has been waiting for you here for a long time!"

"Die soon!"

This murderous voice was like thunder exploding in the sky. As the words fell, a large number of Han soldiers suddenly rushed out from the woods not far away!
Among them, the figure riding on a red horse is the most eye-catching.

He was wearing a purple gold crown with phoenix wings on his head and holding a Fang Tian painted halberd in his hand. He had a frowning look and an imposing manner. Who else could it be but Lu Bu!

"Lu, Lu Bu!"

Cao Cao was so frightened that he almost fell to the ground.

Why is Lu Bu here!

However, Lu Bu didn't waste time talking to him. After showing up, he led the elite Han army and attacked Cao's army!
Today, he must kill Cao Cao with his own hands!

(End of this chapter)