Cao Shuo led his army to leave Shouchun and advanced all the way to the northwest.

The army was marching, and a fast horse was coming from a distance.

The fast horse was getting closer and closer, and Cao Shuo saw clearly that it was a fire dance on the horse's back.

When he came to Cao Shuo's approach, Huo Wu jumped off the horse and bowed: "Son Qi, Cao Gong's expedition to Xiliang is unfavorable, and he has led the army back to Chang'an." The three generals Cao Hong, Xu Huang, and Zhong Xuan guarded Tongguan and were also broken by the Xiliang army. Ma Chao and Han Sui are leading the army to Chang'an. ”

"Got it." Cao Shuo waved his hand.

After Huo Wu retreated, Cao Shuo said to Guo Jia on the side: "Ma Chao and Han Sui had a good fight. ”

"Gong Cao retreated to Chang'an, seeing that Ma Chao and Han Sui were about to come to the city, Gongzi didn't want to rush to help, why did he praise them instead?" Guo Jia asked in surprise.

"It's not a compliment, I just think it's funny." Cao Shuo said: "My father's fierce generals are like a group of wise men, how can they be chased and beaten by them?" ”

"Maybe Cao Gong was careless." Guo Jia replied: "It may also be that the military rations are not well prepared. ”

"If the military rations are not well prepared, don't they have to be transferred from elsewhere?" Cao Shuo frowned slightly.

"If it's really because of military rations, it really has to be transferred from elsewhere." Guo Jia said: "Ma Chao and Han Sui don't do anything else, as long as they mobilize the army to Chang'an, besiege the city, and the military food cannot be delivered, Cao Gong will go out of the city to meet the battle sooner or later." ”

As soon as Guo Jia analyzed this, Cao Shuo suddenly felt bad.

If Cao Cao is really short of food, the morale of the army will be weakened sooner or later.

No matter how many men and horses Cao Jun has, it is impossible to defeat Ma Chao and Han Sui.

In the first battle of Chang'an, Cao Cao was really in danger.

Thinking of this, he shouted to the back: "Pass the order, the whole army will speed up the march, and be sure to rush to Chang'an as soon as possible!" ”

The order was given, and the march of the army accelerated.

Cao Shuo was still leading the army to Chang'an, and Ma Teng and Han Sui had already arrived outside Chang'an.

The Xiliang army lined up outside the city, and Ma Chao and Han Sui rode together, looking at the closed gate of Chang'an.

"General Han, do you think Cao Cao will go out of the city to fight?" Ma Chao asked.

Han Sui smiled indifferently and asked Ma Chao rhetorically: "Dare to ask Cao Cao why he withdrew his troops?" ”

"Grain and grass." Ma Chao said: "If it weren't for his lack of food and grass, Xiliang would still be in trouble." ”

"Since it's because of grain and grass, does he want to transfer it from all over the country?" Han Sui asked again.

Looking at Han Sui, the corners of Ma Chao's mouth twitched slightly: "We have been delayed in Tongguan for so long, haven't we come to Chang'an yet?" ”

"For only ten days, where can I allocate grain and grass?" Han Sui said: "Meng Qi rest assured, the grain and grass allocated by Cao Cao are still on the way. There is not enough food and grass in Chang'an City, and he will have to go out of the city sooner or later to face the battle. ”

After Han Sui's analysis, Ma Chao was relieved.

Looking at Chang'an City, a light smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

At the head of Chang'an City at this time, Cao Cao looked out of the city with a group of staff and generals.

The Xiliang army lined up outside the city, but they didn't have the slightest intention of attacking.

"Gongda." Cao Cao greeted Xun You and asked him, "What do you think Ma Chao and Han Sui want to do?" Why did you come here and refuse to attack the city? ”

"They are not as numerous as our army, and they are surrounding Chang'an just to trap Cao Gong to death." Xun You said: "There is a shortage of food in the city, even if you stick to it, I am afraid you will not be able to wait for the eldest son to help." ”

"You mean we have to go out of the city and fight?" Cao Cao asked.

"Exactly." Xun You said: "Go out of the city to fight, if you can win, you will win, and if you can't win, you will defend." No matter how bad Cao Gong is, he can lead the army to break through, and our army is more numerous than them, is it possible that he is still afraid of them? ”

"What do you think?" Cao Cao asked the others.

Everyone said, "I'll second the proposal." ”

The staff all felt that it was time to go out of the city to face the battle, and Cao Cao frowned.

He hadn't decided whether to fight or not, and Xu Chu next to him said: "Since the last general joined Cao Gong, he hasn't made any credit. Please also ask Cao Gong to allow me to go out of the city to challenge Ma Chao. ”

"Zhongkang wants to go out of the city?" Looking at Xu Chu, Cao Cao asked.

"Please allow me." Xu Chu said: "Cao Gong conquered the Quartet, and I often just accompanied him. Now that there are city guards, I don't have to worry too much. Please ask Cao Gong to allow me to go out of the city and challenge Ma Chao. ”

Xu Chu's martial arts and Cao Cao are also very clear.

In the past, he took Xu Chu with him as a guard.

Although he was given the position of commander of the Tiger Army, Xu Chu really didn't lead much of the troops.

Xu Chu begged for war, but although Cao Cao was reluctant, he couldn't bear to refuse directly.

After thinking for a moment, he said to Xu Chu: "Zhongkang must be very careful when he goes to fight. ”

"Thank you Cao Gongcheng!" Cao Cao was relieved, Xu Chu thanked him, and turned his head down the city wall.

It didn't take long for the gate of Chang'an City to open, and Xu Chu rode out of the horse.

In the camp of the Xiliang Army, Ma Chao and Han Sui got off their horses, and were about to rest in the tent when a soldier ran over.

"Qi two generals, a member of General Cao came out of Chang'an City." The soldier saluted and said, "Then General Cao will ask General Ma to fight him by name." ”

"Who is so arrogant?" Han Sui said: "You dare to name Meng Qi to fight with him? ”

"This person's name is Xu Chu, and it is said that he is the commander of the Tiger Ben Army under Cao Cao." The soldier replied.

"Xu Chu, I know him." Ma Chao said: "I have met him once or twice. ”

Hearing that it was Xu Chu who challenged, Han Sui's face was a little unsightly.

He said to Ma Chao: "Xu Chu is a capable person, Meng Qi should ignore it." ”

"Ignore it?" Ma Chao was arrogant, and the more Han Sui said that Xu Chu had the ability, the more dissatisfied he was in his heart, and said with a sneer: "General Han just watch, I'll meet him." ”

Ordered the soldiers to fetch their halberds, and Ma Chao mounted his horse and went out into battle.

Xu Chu scolded for a while before he saw Ma Chao walk out from behind the Xiliang Army's array.

Seeing Ma Chao, he shouted: "Ma Mengqi, I've been waiting for you here for a long time, why did you come out now?" Could it be that you are afraid? ”

"Afraid of you?" Ma Chao raised his face and laughed: "I was just thinking about which one would be the one to challenge, but I didn't expect it to be an acquaintance." ”

"Since you know each other, why don't you get off the horse and surrender quickly, and let me tie up and go to see Cao Gong?" Xu Chu said: "Don't wait for me to get angry and cut you over with a knife before you regret it." ”

"What a big breath." Ma Chao sneered and said, "You come to die, and I will fulfill it." Just say these big things to whom? ”

"You refused to surrender, and you were killed by me when you turned around, don't blame me for not remembering the old people." Xu Chu picked up the big knife and rushed towards Ma Chao.

Ma Chao did not show weakness and brandished his halberd to kill him head-on.

The two fought outside Chang'an City.

Xu Chu and Ma Chao are both fierce generals in the world, they are quite skilled in martial arts, and it is difficult to solve the killing for a while.

At the head of the city, Cao Cao watched Xu Chu and Ma Chao fight, only to feel that his heart was pinched together, for fear that Xu Chu would have an accident.