After saying that, I saw Yang Biao flick his long sleeves and strode towards the door.

Seeing Yang Biao leave like this, Cao Cao was anxious.

was about to step forward to persuade him, but he saw Gao Shun, who was sitting behind him, also stood up, clasped his fists at him and said:

"Alas! Since General Hua is gone, Gao will not bother. Take care of the general, let's ...... There will be a period later! ”

If Yang Biao didn't leave, they would fight 70,000 against 90,000, plus with the help of the city, it would not be difficult to hold Xuchang.

As long as Cao Jun wins, as a reinforcement, Gao Shun can also get a piece of the pie, so he didn't plan to leave at first.

But now as soon as Yang Biao left, the situation on the field immediately changed.

Although 20,000 troops may not seem like much, if they really want to leave, then there will only be 50,000 left in Xuchang.

Compared with Yuan's 90,000 army, it was only half of the opponent's.

In other words, once the fight starts, each Cao army will have to deal with two enemy troops at the same time!

Such a disparity, both psychologically and on paper, is stressful.

So after several trade-offs, for the sake of safety, Gao Shun also chose to join the ranks of the retired soldiers.

Since the odds of victory are not great, it is better to withdraw as soon as possible and leave this place, so as not to lose your wife and lose your troops in the end.

Seeing that Gao Shun was about to leave, Cao Cao, who was standing in the field, suddenly felt like crying without tears.

immediately caught up with the front to start lobbying, moving with affection, understanding with reason, and inducing with profit...... I hope the two of them will change their minds.

But unfortunately, Gao and Yang did not waver, and finally left the study with a heart.

Cao Cao was left alone leaning against the door frame with a sad face, muttering to himself:

"Alas! Brother Hua, if you are still alive...... How nice that would be! ”

……

The next day, Yang Biao and Gao Shun left Xuchang with their troops early in the morning.

This was great bad news for Cao Jun stationed in Xuchang, and everyone's eyes flashed with worry and disappointment.

But for Yuan Jun, who was ten miles away, it was excellent news!

After hearing the news, Er Yuan and Lu Pu immediately started a discussion, and it only took half an hour to decide on the attack plan:

Immediately dispatched 80,000 troops, divided into four routes, and attacked the city gates on all sides.

Another 10,000 remained in the camp in case of emergency.

And Cao Cao's side had long expected that the enemy army would take the opportunity to attack.

So he sent his soldiers back to the city early in the morning and distributed them under the city gates, waiting for the enemy to arrive.

……

Boom - Boom – Boom –

Hearing the loud noise coming from the city gate, Cao Ang, who was in charge of guarding the east gate, immediately became nervous.

While commanding the soldiers to come forward to resist, he called the adjutant general Li Dian to his side:

"Mancheng, you quickly send a few reliable brothers to the other three gates to monitor. If the gates are broken, or if you see my father, you must report it to me as soon as possible. ”

Monitoring the condition of the city gate, Li Dian can still understand.

But as soon as he heard this, he had to pay attention to the movements of the lord, and he immediately showed curiosity:

"Childe, why are we spying on the lord?"

"Alas! I was worried about my father's safety, so I prepared in advance. During the siege, he would have wandered through the four gates. If something happens, I don't even know where the other person is, but how can I save him? ”

"Oh, that's right...... Yes! Then I'll arrange it. ”

According to Cao Ang's request, Li Dian immediately sent out a few guys with sharp legs.

After everything was done, he returned to Cao Ang's side.

Seeing that the other party was still worried, he stepped forward and comforted:

"Childe, someone sent out, and the news will be transmitted back as soon as possible. In addition, don't worry too much, although the Hong and Luo coalition forces are gone, we still have tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and there is no problem in guarding it for ten days and half a month......"

After hearing Li Dian's comfort, Cao Ang smiled slightly, but his eyes were full of bitterness.

Because he knew in his heart that Li Dian was just helping himself feel relieved when he said this, and the actual situation was not so optimistic at all.

The first issue is troop strength.

At present, in Xuchang City, there are only 30,000 troops that can fight.

However, the enemy army outside the city is "strong and strong", and the strength of the army is more than three times that of Cao's army, and the gap can be described as extremely large.

The second problem is mentality.

Since the last battle, Cao Jun has been like a rainbow.

Although the troops are not superior, the mentality is excellent, and everyone is full of desire for victory.

But later, with the assassination of Huaxing, and then the withdrawal of allies.

Under the influence of these two events, Cao Jun's soldiers were from top to bottom, and they were all like deflated balls, and their morale fell to the bottom.

At this moment, let alone facing an army of 90,000, even with the same strength, it will be difficult for them to win.

Therefore, Cao Cao will shuttle between the four gates non-stop.

I just want to rely on my identity, words and deeds to cheer everyone up, cheer up, and help the soldiers get back to the state of battle.

But the effect is ...... But it's very average!

On the surface, the soldiers seem to be more active, but in fact they are still full of pessimism.

With such a mentality, how can it be possible to stand the city?

Therefore, just two days later, Xuchang Simen was already in crisis.

Especially the north gate, the middle of the gate has been hit by siege vehicles and a gap more than three people wide.

If it weren't for the thousands of halberds facing each other inside the door, the enemy would probably have broken through the door.

This news soon reached Cao Ang's ears.

After listening to the description of his subordinates, Cao Ang made a decision immediately, pulled Li Dian and ran to the south of the city.

In less than a stick of incense, he found Cao Cao, who was patrolling near the south gate, and stepped forward and whispered:

"Father, something is wrong, the north gate has been flawed, and it will definitely be lost today, and I ask my father to evacuate quickly."

As soon as these words came out, Cao Cao's complexion changed suddenly, and he pulled Cao Ang and asked carefully:

"Really? Possible patching? ”

"It's what my men have seen with their own eyes, and there will be no fakes. As for patching...... Alas! It's just noon, and there are still three or four hours before sunset, and the enemy will never let us drag it there. Please also plan as soon as possible! ”

If it is really as Cao Ang said, then there may only be an hour left before Xuchang is lost.

After thinking about it for a while, Cao Cao immediately looked at his most trusted Xiahou brothers:

"Yuan Rang, Miaocai, this matter ...... Do you have a solution? ”

"Lord, like last time, how about retreating to the inner city for defense?" Xiahoudun was the first to propose.

"It doesn't make much sense to retreat. Once the enemy army enters the city, it is not a turtle in an urn? Xiahou Yuan disagreed with his brother's opinion:

"It's better to increase the north gate now, and strive to keep the enemy out of the city gate!"

After listening to the proposal of the two, although Cao Cao did not speak, judging from his expression, he seemed to be dissatisfied.

Seeing this, Xun Yu, who was standing aside, stepped forward and said:

"My lord, if I think that whether it is retreating or increasing troops, it is a policy of delay, and it is difficult to protect the fairness and safety of the lord. If you want to win a glimmer of life, the only way is to break through! ”

"Breakout? What's the abrupt method? Please also sir! Cao Cao said eagerly.

"When the north gate is broken, in order to take Xuchang as soon as possible, the enemy army will definitely transfer troops to the north from the other three gates. At that time, the lord can choose the side with fewer troops to launch a surprise attack. If you time it right, you should be able to escape! ”