Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 321
The Xiliang cavalry retreated decisively, but Xiahou Dun did not relax at all, and even reprimanded the Marquis to go to inquire.Sure enough, the scout quickly reported that five thousand Xiliang cavalry had broken through a Zhuangzi ten miles away, and were slaughtering pigs and sheep.

"These damn robbers!"

Xiahou Dun cursed angrily, almost bursting a blood vessel.

Cao Cao moved to Xuchang, and Xuchang was the core of Cao Cao's military group.Now that the surrounding area of ​​Xuchang has been ransacked, this is definitely not a small matter, just like the current area around Chang'an is being ransacked, Luo Zheng will also be very troublesome.

But what can be done, Cao Cao's army is out, Xiahou Dun can't do anything to this Xiliang cavalry at all.

Not only was there nothing he could do, but he also had to be on guard so as not to be attacked by the Xiliang army.

Xiahoudun didn't dare to act rashly, because it was still ten miles away from Xuchang City, and Xiliang cavalry could kill them at any time.

After thinking about it, I still feel that I can't take risks.Letting the army enter Xuchang at this time, it is very likely that the Xiliang army will take advantage of it, so they ordered the army to camp on the spot, and dug a trap outside the camp, so that the soldiers could bury the pot for cooking and take turns to rest.

Late at night, Xiahou Dun's camp.

"General, something is wrong!"

There was a small school with a panicked expression, shouting as he ran, and when he rushed outside the military tent, he was stopped by his own soldiers.

"What happened?"

Xiahou Dun's deep shouts sounded from the tent, and amid the sound of footsteps, Xiahou Dun rushed out of the tent in full armor. Judging by his appearance, he had not disarmed all this time, obviously guarding against the Xiliang cavalry's sneak attack.

The small principal said loudly: "Mr. Chen Gong ordered people to report that General Cao Ren has died in battle."

"what?"

Xiahou Dun's shock was no small matter, and he said sharply, "Again, Zixiao died in battle?"

The little school nodded repeatedly and said: "General Cao Ren's scouts fled to Xuchang. It is said that General Cao Ren's [-] troops were attacked from behind by Luo Zheng's army in the south of Junyi. General Cao Ren unfortunately died in battle, and the [-] troops Has been killed!"

"what!"

Xiahou Dun yelled and was speechless for a long time.

"General?"

The little school waited for a long time, but there was no order, so he had to call again.

Only then did Xiahoudun come back to his senses, weeping blood from the corners of his eyes, and said sharply: "Luo Zheng, I will never die with you!"

The little colonel was startled suddenly, wiped the cold sweat off his head, and hurriedly said: "General, what should we do now, do we want to gather all the troops to kill Luozheng's camp, fight to the death with the Xiliang army, and avenge General Cao Ren?"

Xiahoudun was furious, and he really meant it. He was going to give an order at that time, but he was startled immediately, and soon calmed down. Right now, Xuchang's troops are empty, only [-] infantry, and [-] Xiliang can't do anything about it. Cavalry, if they attack each other rashly, it is very likely that Luo Zheng will take advantage of them and end up in the same fate as Cao Ren.

"Is the news true?"

Xiahou Dun asked anxiously, "Zixiao really died in battle?"

The little school replied: "It's absolutely true!"

"Hey!"

Xiahou Dun let out a long sigh, his expression extremely sad and indignant, and he remained silent for a while.

The chest was like being pressed down by a mountain, and it was so dull that it was hard to breathe.

At the same time, the Xiliang Army was temporarily stationed.

Luo Zheng and Jia Xu were sitting next to a fire stand, eating roast beef.

Xu Chu and a few soldiers were busy grilling beef skewers with bamboo sticks.

There is no mutton to eat, only beef.

Wang Fang walked over quickly, cupped his hands and said, "My lord!"

Luo Zheng chewed the half-baked kebab, and said 'hmm', and said: "Say, what's the matter?"

Wang Fangdao: "Xiahou Dun's army has set up camp and is not in a hurry to return to Xuchang City!"

Luo Zheng swallowed the fat in his mouth, and while taking the cotton cloth handed by the soldiers to wipe his hands, he frowned and said: "It is said that Xiahou Dun is as strong as fire, it seems that this person also has two sides! Xu Chang is right in front of him, Xiahou Dun is not in a hurry to return to Xuchang City, he is still guarding against our army at this time, this Xiahou Dun is not a simple warrior!"

Jia Xu said: "My lord personally raised the army to attack, who in this world would dare to deal with it carelessly!"

Luo Zheng thought about it too, and then suddenly realized that he can also bring pressure to others.

After thinking about it, he asked, "Since Xiahou Dun is here, I don't know if Cao Cao's army is still in Runan."

Jia Xu said: "If there are no accidents, Cao Cao should have led his army northward. The biggest possibility is that Cao Cao will definitely return to Xuchang with all his troops when he receives the news that his lord personally mentioned the attack. Cao Ren is a rare general. He is talented, but how can he be the opponent of the lord. Cao Cao must also understand this point, and asking Xiahou Dun to lead an army is just to guard against Xu Chang's mistakes."

Luo Zhengdao: "Runan is not far from Xuchang, so Cao Cao's army can reach Yingchuan in three to five days at most!"

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Xiahoudun is very prepared, Cao Cao's army is coming soon, so our army should return to Guandu."

Luo Zheng was still a little unwilling, so he killed Cao Ren, and he was really unwilling to leave like this. Even if he couldn't break Xuchang and copied Cao A's lair, he had to kill another Xiahou Dun to make enough money.

But then he knew that he was a little greedy. Xiahoudun was very guarded, and it was difficult to find another opportunity.

Moreover, Cao A was full of tricks, if he didn't leave, he would be in trouble if he was blocked in Yingchuan.

Luo Zheng thought about it for a while, and said decisively: "Forget it, according to Wenhe's opinion, we will return to Guandu early tomorrow morning!"

Jia Xu breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands and said, "The Lord is wise!"

I'm afraid that Luo Zheng's greed is not enough, he refuses to withdraw, and wants to kill Xiahou Dun again.Cao Cao's army will arrive in a few days. If they are blocked in Yingchuan by then, it will not be so easy to retreat to Guandu unscathed.

Early the next morning, the Xiliang army set off northward, walked their horses outside Xuchang City, and headed north back to Guandu.

After receiving the news, Xiahoudun confirmed again and again that the Xiliang army was not a fake retreat, but had actually gone to Guandu. Then he ordered the army to rise up and station in Xuchang, and at the same time ordered the horse to report to Cao Cao.

Pingyu, just after Cao Cao's army passed Shenting, they received the news that Cao Ren died in battle.

"What, Zixiao died in battle?"

When Cao Cao first heard the news, he was so shocked that he almost jumped up.

This was really a bolt from the blue, and everyone who was shocked was a little messy.

The little colonel who came to report the news had a sad expression on his face, and replied: "Pufu Luo Zheng has many tricks, and the main force unexpectedly circled to the rear of our army at some point. If you die in battle, the [-] troops will all die!"

Cao Cao glared angrily, and after a while, he shouted, "Ah, Zixiao!"

Everyone's faces were ashen, Xia Houyuan, Cao Chun, Cao Hong and others' eyes were about to burst into flames.

Cao Cao stood up fiercely, drew his sword and cut off a corner of the book case, and said sharply: "Luo Zheng, in the first year of Chuping, he slaughtered hundreds of people from my Cao clan, and now he has killed my beloved general. I will not avenge this revenge. Swear not to be human!"

Weeping blood from the corners of Cao Hong's eyes, he strode forward and stood in the hall, weeping: "My lord, please send troops quickly to avenge my brother!"

Xia Houyuan, Cao Chun, Le Jin, Yu Jin and other generals were also filled with righteous indignation, wishing they could go to Xuchang immediately.

Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Liu Ye, Xun You and others were all silent, sighing in their hearts.

Luo Zheng has experienced many battles and has a fierce reputation. No one will underestimate such an opponent.Therefore, when receiving Luo Zheng's personal mention of an army to invade, instead of condemning the rest of the generals under his command, Cao Cao immediately led his army northward and returned to Xuchang.

Cao Ren is the talent of a general and one of Cao Cao's most powerful arms, otherwise he would not have been given the important task of staying behind.

Compared with Luo Zheng, who is brilliant and fierce in battle, Cao Ren is indeed a little bit worse.

The reason why Cao Cao raised his troops to go north immediately after receiving Luo Zheng personally leading the troops to attack was because he was worried about Cao Ren.Unexpectedly, the worry that I didn't want to say in my heart became a reality, which made everyone feel a little sad.

Luo Zheng is so cunning and difficult to deal with, the land of the Central Plains may never have peace in the future.

This time it is Cao Ren, so who will be next?
Everyone subconsciously didn't want to think about this question, because thinking about it made them feel chilled.

Cao Hong, Xia Houyuan, Cao Chun and others only wanted to kill Xuchang and avenge Cao Ren, while Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Xun You and others looked further. Yes will never end.

Thinking of Xiahou Dun, Cao Cao hurriedly asked sharply, "Where is Yuan Rang's army?"

The junior quickly replied: "General Xiahou Dun's [-] troops have already entered Xuchang, and they have not been attacked by Xiliang cavalry!"

Only then did Cao Cao secretly heave a sigh of relief, it's okay, it's okay!

Xiahou Dun's army has entered Xuchang, which is finally good news.

If even Yuan Rang is broken, Cao Cao will really go crazy.

Guo Jia asked: "Where is Luo Zheng's army now?"

The small school replied: "Back to the military division, Luo Zheng's army has passed Xuchang and went north, and returned to Guandu."

Guo Jia, Cheng Yu and the others looked at each other, feeling greatly disappointed.

Just now, they just made a plan to block this Xiliang cavalry in Yingchuan, making it difficult for Luo Zheng to fly. I don't want to hear the news that Luo Zheng has led his army north to Guandu.

Cao Hong waved his arms resentfully, and said through gnash teeth, "It's really cheap, you run so fast!"

Cao Cao sighed, "This guy is not only scheming, but also so decisive. He is really a disaster. He is worse than Dong Zhuo in the past. If he can't be blocked in Yingchuan this time, I don't know when he will come again." Chance."

Cheng Yu, Xun You and others thought so deeply, and their hearts were a little heavy.

At this moment, another junior came rushing in and said in a loud voice: "My lord, Xuchang has reported."

"Xuchang?"

Cao Cao's complexion changed again, and he couldn't bear the irritability in his heart, and said sharply: "Speak!"

The little colonel said loudly: "General Xia Houdun ordered the horse to report. Li Jue took advantage of the emptiness of troops around Xuchang and sent [-] troops to plunder Chenliu, Yingchuan and other places. Seven cities have been smashed in a row, and the bandits will come back! "

"Li Jue!"

Cao Cao was furious, "This repetitive and unrighteous man is really not worth the effort!"

Guo Jianing said in a loud voice: "Master, since Li Jue took advantage of the situation and sent troops to plunder, and the situation changed again, he should send troops back to Xuchang overnight!"

Cao Cao resolutely said: "If you are kind, follow the advice of filial piety!"

(End of this chapter)