The Hebei army led by Yan Liang and Wen Chou was besieged by Cao Cao's troops and horses.

Although the two of them struggled to break through, because of Cao Cao's many fierce generals, they were well defended in all directions. No matter from which angle they charged, they could not break through the encirclement, and could only be surrounded by Cao's army in the middle and endure wave after wave of onslaught.

Cao Cao, who was watching the battle, was not shocked by the water on his face.

looked coldly at the battlefield where he was fighting, and after a long time, he didn't say a word.

"My lord, it's time to leave." Guo Jia, who was following him, reminded him in a low voice.

"Seeing that our army has the upper hand, why should we withdraw at this time?" Cao Cao asked him puzzled.

"Our army is only suitable for forcing Yan Liang and Wen Chou to a dead end, but it is not suitable for killing them all." Guo Jia said: "Leave them a way to live, and let them retain some strength, so that they can bring trouble to Lu Bu." ”

Cao Cao immediately understood what Guo Jia meant.

He asked Guo Jia: "Feng Xiao thinks that if we withdraw, Yan Liang and Wen Chou will find some discomfort for Lu Bu?" ”

"Of course." Guo Jia replied: "Yan Liang and Wen Chou were surrounded by our legions, and as Yuan Shao's ally, Lu Bu was reluctant to come to help. He must have waited for us to defeat the two of them until they were no longer able to fight him, and then he would send troops to relieve the siege. At that time, even if Yan Liang and Wen Chou wanted to find him some trouble, they would have no strength. If the lord's persecution is too tight, the two of them have no way to retreat, so they can only fight against the water. At that time, our soldiers suffered heavy casualties, but Lu Bu was able to profit from them. Instead of making profits for Lu Bu, it is better to give Yan Liang and Wen Chou a way to live. ”

Completely understanding Guo Jia's intentions, Cao Cao nodded: "Feng Xiao is right, immediately send an order to evacuate the soldiers." ”

"Don't worry, my lord." Guo Jia said: "If you leave like this, once Yan Liang and Wen Chou catch up from behind, it will bring a lot of trouble to our army." We have to go, but we have to make some arrangements before we go. ”

"What does Feng Xiao mean, leaving some people behind?" Having understood Guo Jia's intentions, Cao Cao immediately guessed what he was going to say.

"Exactly." Guo Jia replied: "After leaving a team of men and horses, we can walk safely." ”

"According to Fengxiao." Cao Cao ordered: "After leaving a group of men and horses to break, the rest of the soldiers will be evacuated immediately." ”

When the military order was issued, the officers and men of the Cao army retreated one after another, and the Hebei army, which had been pressed and beaten, suddenly felt relieved.

The pressure dropped sharply, and Wen Chou immediately ordered the soldiers to follow him to pursue Cao Jun.

Yan Liang shouted: "Don't chase! ”

Wen Chou, who had already chased out a few steps, stopped and looked back at Yan Liang: "Cao Cao is about to withdraw, why can't he catch up?" ”

"They were not defeated by our army, but they deliberately withdrew." Yan Liang pointed to the distance and said, "Look there, Cao Cao's subordinates have made arrangements to intercept our army there." Once our army pursues us, it will surely fall into their ambush again, and if he refuses to withdraw at that time, our army will have to fight them to the death. ”

Looking at the place where Yan Liang pointed, Wen Chou really saw that the Cao army had already lined up in formation, and as long as the Hebei army dared to pursue, it would be intercepted immediately.

"After fighting this one, it's really aggrieved." Wen Chou said with annoyance: "Is it possible to watch Cao Cao go like this?" ”

"Cao Cao left, but Lu Bu didn't leave." Yan Liang said: "Our army was ambushed, but he did not move, and when Cao's army was far away, we would go to Lu Bu to ask for an explanation." ”