Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 367 Bad news

Xuchang, the yamen of the government office.

"Mr. Chen Gong!"

Cao Zhen hurried into the inner hall and bowed his hands to Chen Gong.

"Young master, no courtesy."

Chen Gong quickly waved his hands and asked, "How is the battle at Sishui Pass?"

Cao Zhen suddenly showed grief, and replied in a deep voice: "The military division has fallen into the enemy's hands. Originally, our army had dug the river embankment and trapped [-] Xiliang troops at Sishui Pass. General Xia Houyuan led the army to attack, and now he is about to capture and kill Luo Zheng. Unexpectedly, the Gan Ning navy broke through the blockade and suddenly rushed to Sishui Pass. Not only was all previous efforts wasted, thousands of troops were wiped out, and General Xia Houyuan's life and death were also unknown."

"what?"

Chen Gong was taken aback immediately, his face paled in shock, and he said after a while: "How could this be?"

Cao Zhen said again: "Fortunately, the Xiliang army's food, fodder and luggage were all washed away by the flood, and the losses were heavy. They were unable to send troops for the time being, and have already retreated to Hulao Pass to rest. Now the area around Sishui Pass has become Ze Kingdom. If the Liang army makes a comeback, it will take at least two months. As long as Father can defeat Yuan Shao within two months, he can return to the army and fight Luo Zheng to the death!"

"Defeat Yuan Shao within two months!"

Chen Gong smiled wryly, this is too whimsical.

After pondering for a while, he said: "At present, the military division has fallen into the enemy's hands, General Xia Houyuan's life and death are unknown, and Hulao Pass has been lost, Xuchang's gate is open, if Luo Zheng makes a comeback again, the scattered troops will only be defeated one by one. I think it is better to manage the city, The soldiers and horses from Zhongmu and other places were transferred back to Xuchang, concentrated their forces to defend Xuchang, and waited for the end of the Guandu battle, what do you think?"

Cao Zhendao: "Mr. Chen Gong's words are reasonable, so let's do this."

Chen Gongdao: "The matter of mobilizing soldiers and horses, there is Mr. Lao!"

Cao Zhen proudly cupped his hands and said, "Obey!"

Hulao Pass, Xiliang Army Camp.

"Wenhe, can the [-] Sichuan Army rise up?"

Luo Zheng asked while gnawing on the leg of lamb that Xu Chu handed over.

Jia Xu quickly swallowed the mutton in his mouth, and replied: "Don't worry, my lord, the [-] Sichuan troops are all in the camp, and there is no need to waste time assembling them. When the lord's order arrives, the [-] Sichuan troops have already pulled out of the camp and headed south to Wuguan !"

Luo Zheng made a 'hmm' sound, and asked again, "Where is Zhao Yun, can you rush to Wuguan?"

Jia Xu said: "Based on the distance traveled, General Zhao Yun should arrive at Wuguan within a few days!"

"How about the Battle of Guandu?"

Luo Zheng was still a little worried about the Guandu war, and asked again.

Cheng Ying replied: "Yuan Shao's strong attack on Cao Jun's camp will not go down, and there is a stalemate right now."

"Well!"

Luo Zheng said in surprise: "Yuan Shao's army of more than [-] troops can't attack Cao's army of [-]!"

Jia Xu said: "Looks like my lord's previous prediction was correct. Although the Hebei army is numerous, it is not as elite as Cao's army, and the Hebei army's morale has been weakened after a series of unfavorable battles. But last year's severe drought in the Central Plains, Cao's army must be short of food and grass. According to my estimation, Cao's army will run out of food and grass within a month at the most, and even if Yuan Shao does not come to attack by then, Cao's [-] troops will probably be defeated without a fight."

"Cao Jun's food and grass can only last for a month at most?"

Luo Zheng's eyes are fixed.

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Eight or nine is not far from ten!"

Fazheng said: "Since this is the case, Cao Cao is doomed!"

"Not necessarily!"

Luo Zheng pondered and said: "What kind of person Cao Aman is, this general knows better than anyone else. It was more difficult than Cao Cao now when this general first attacked Xiqiang, so he survived the same. How can such a small difficulty It can be difficult for Cao Aman. Maybe Cao Aman will defeat Yuan Shao within a month, before the food and grass run out."

"This……"

Jia Xu, Fazheng, and Chengying couldn't believe it, but they didn't refute it.

Although Yuan Shao failed to break through Cao Jun's camp for the time being, the two partial divisions were successful in successive battles. The Yanjin and Baima defense lines were already in danger, but Cao Cao had no troops to send.Once Baima and Yanjin are breached, the two armies of Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi will inevitably surround and cut off Cao Jun's retreat. At this time, no one is optimistic about Cao Cao.

Even those who dare to think, don't think Cao Cao can defeat Yuan Shao.

Luo Zheng didn't want to say much, he waved his hand and said: "Let Wen Ruo hurry up and allocate all the ordnance supplies in place, and let the Armament Division rush out in the shortest possible time if there is no one, and it must be mobilized within a month. "

"As ordered!"

Fazheng hastily surrendered, and he was responsible for this matter.

Guandu, Cao Jun camp.

"My lord, Sishuiguan urgent report!"

Cheng Yuji stepped into the tent of the Chinese army and bowed to Cao Cao.

"Well, Sishui Pass?"

Cao Cao's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Zhong De, tell me quickly!"

Cheng Yu took a deep breath and said: "Recently, the scouts found a group of defeated soldiers. After careful questioning, I found out that Feng Xiao did not hesitate to risk his life to hold back Luo Zheng's army. After Sishui Pass was broken, Feng Xiao had already fallen to the West The hands of the Liang army."

"what……"

Cao Cao was taken aback, and was speechless for a long while.

Xun You, Liu Ye and other counselors and a group of generals were also shocked, they looked at each other speechlessly.

Cheng Yu's face was gloomy, and his lips moved for a long time, but he didn't say a word.

After a long while, Cao Cao was the first to come back to his senses, and his face turned ashen in an instant. Even though his emotions and anger were invisible, he couldn't suppress the sadness in his heart at this moment, and asked with a forced coolness: "Feng Xiao How could you risk yourself?"

Cheng Yu sighed: "General Miaocai wanted to guard Sishui Pass, and dragged Luo Dajun, Feng Xiao was worried, worried that Luo Zheng and Jia Xu would see his flaws, so he asked General Miaocai to lead the army by his side, and personally went to the Sishui Pass. Guan meets the Xiliang army."

Cao Cao was speechless for a while, before asking after a long time, "Is there any news about filial piety?"

"This……"

Cheng Yu hesitated for a while, as if he had something to hide.

Cao Cao said: "Zhongde, but it doesn't matter if you say it!"

Cheng Yu said sadly: "Feng Xiao has been beheaded by Luo Zheng!"

"Ah, Fengxiao!"

Cao Cao yelled, spat out a mouthful of blood and fell back.

"Lord!"

Everyone was shocked, and rushed over to help Cao Cao, but they were all at a loss.

"Lang Zhong, pass it on to Lang Zhong!"

Cheng Yu, Xun You and others shouted, but they were really in a hurry.

Right now, he is fighting with the army of Hebei, if the lord has something good or bad, he will be in big trouble.

The doctor arrived soon, and Cao Cao woke up after he stabilized himself for a while.

"Lord!"

Everyone hurried forward, with worried expressions on their faces.

"Ugh!"

Cao Cao sighed deeply, turned his head away and wiped the corners of his eyes quietly, and everyone wept sadly.

"Stand back, I want to be quiet!"

Cao Cao seemed to be ten years older for a moment, and waved his hand dejectedly.

"Lord!"

Everyone looked worried, as if a stone had been crushed in their hearts, and they were a little out of breath.

"Let's step back and let the lord be quiet!"

It was Cheng Yu who knew Cao Cao best. He knew that Cao Cao had suffered a lot because of Guo Jia's death in battle. He needed to overcome this hurdle in his heart before he could regain his strength, so he immediately stood up and greeted him.

Everyone didn't dare to say more, they all retreated in file.

(End of this chapter)