Chapter 157 - The Last Battle, The Battle of Cangting (II)

Led the army back to the camp, Cao Cao went straight into the camp tent of the Chinese army, took off the armor he was wearing, and discussed with the generals the strategy of breaking Yuan.

Cheng Yu frowned and thought for a while, then said to Cao Cao: "Lord, have you ever heard of the plan of ambush on all sides? ”

"Ambush on all sides?" Cao Cao pondered for a while, then looked at Cheng Yu and said, "Back then, Gaozu and the Overlord used ambushes on all sides in the battle of Xiaxia, I naturally know it!" ”

"Could it be that Zhongde is what you want to ......"

"Exactly!" Cheng Yu's gaze was firmly fixed on Cao Cao, "The lord can retreat on the river first, ambush ten teams, and then lure Yuan Shao to chase him to the river!" At that time, our army has no way to retreat, and it will fight to the death, and then ambush it from ten sides, rushing to kill Yuan's army, so that the lord will be able to defeat Yuan Shaoyun! ”

After the words were finished, Cheng Yu stopped speaking and quietly waited for Cao Cao's decision.

Cao Cao also fell into silence after listening to Cheng Yu's words, thinking carefully about the feasibility of Cheng Yu's strategy.

After pondering for a long time, Cao Cao finally made a decision in his heart, nodded at Cheng Yu, and was ready to follow his plan.

At the moment of making the decision, Cao Cao also quickly issued his own orders to the generals, ordering his army to be divided into five teams on the left and right.

Among them, the five teams on the left were led by Xiahoudun, Zhang Liao, Li Dian, Le Jin, and Xiahou Yuan, while the five teams on the right were led by Cao Hong, Zhang He, Xu Huang, Yu Ban, and Gao Lan.

The most important Chinese army was personally led by Cao Cao, and for the sake of safety, Xu Chu was ordered to be the vanguard.

Early the next morning, the 10 teams marched ahead and lay in ambush on the river.

In the middle of the night, Cao Cao ordered Xu Chu to lead his troops, pretending to raid and rob the village at night.

As soon as he arrived outside Yuan Shao's camp, the army led by Xu Chu was discovered by the Yuan army.

Of course, this was naturally deliberately done by Cao Cao, otherwise how could he lure the enemy deeper?

When Yuan Shao heard the news that the soldiers had reported that Cao's army was coming to attack the camp, he immediately ordered the people and horses of Wuzhai to go to meet the enemy together, vowing to leave Cao Cao behind.

Xu Chu saw that the Yuan army suddenly rushed out of the camp, remembered Cao Cao's instructions, did not hesitate too much, and immediately led the army to flee.

Seeing Xu Zhu's army fleeing, how could Yuan Shao be willing, step on his war horse, and personally lead the army to chase after him, and along the way, the shouts were endless.

After a night of pursuit, by dawn, Cao's army had been chased by Yuan's army to the river.

At this point, Cao Jun had no way out in front of him, and he suddenly panicked.

Seeing this scene, Cao Cao immediately pulled out the Yitian Sword he wore on his waist, and shouted at the army: "There is no way forward, why don't the armies fight to the death and fight with the Yuan army?" ”

"If you want to live, follow me and kill you!"

As soon as the words fell, Cao Cao turned his horse back and rushed towards the chasing Yuan army.

Seeing that their commanders had taken the lead, the army naturally inspired the madness in their hearts, and they roared angrily and turned around and struggled forward.

Xu Chu quickly ran in front of Cao Cao, and for him, Cao Cao's safety was more important than anything else.

Pegasus took the lead, Xu Zhuli killed more than a dozen generals, and Yuan Jun was suddenly in chaos.

Yuan Shao saw that Cao's army was fighting against the water, and his morale was high, so he hurriedly retreated and returned.

When Cao Cao saw Yuan Shao retreating, he was willing to let Yuan Shao go like this, and soon led the army to chase behind Yuan Jun.

You must know that if you can't fight and abolish Yuan Shao's army here, you don't know how long this battle will last. Today's grain and grass can no longer allow Cao Jun to continue.

In the middle of the line, a drum sounded, and on the left and right sides of the road where Yuan Shao's army was marching, the two armies led by Xiahou Yuan and Gao Ran suddenly rushed out.

Seeing this, Yuan Shao was suddenly shocked in his heart, and hurriedly gathered his three sons, rushed desperately to kill, and rushed out of a bloody way to escape.

However, it was less than ten miles, on the left and right sides of the army, Le Jin and Yu Ban also led the army to kill, and killed Yuan Jun's corpses all over the field in a moment, and the blood flowed into a canal.

Yuan Shao finally escaped, but as before, he didn't travel for a few miles, and Li Dian and Xu Huang led the army out again, and the two armies intercepted and killed for a while.

Under the rush of the army, as soon as Yuan Shao's army escaped from the interception, he couldn't care much, and fled quickly without looking back, running into the old village.

Not only Yuan Shao's father and son were frightened, but even the army that escaped behind them was also apprehensive and exhausted.

After calming down his mind a little, Yuan Shao ordered the three armies to make food and rest.

Just as they were about to eat, Zhang Liao and Zhang He suddenly led the army out and rushed straight into the camp.

When eating, it was originally the time when the vigilance was the weakest, but Cao Jun's sudden appearance suddenly made Yuan Jun chaotic and panicked.

Yuan Shao dropped the food in his hand, hurriedly got on his horse, and fled with the army that could be organized.

Running all the way to Cangting, Yuan Shao and the others were already tired of men and horses, and they were about to rest, when Cao Cao's army came after them.

Seeing this scene, Yuan Shao gritted his teeth, gave up his intention to rest, and fled with his life.

In the middle of the line, Cao Hong and Xiahoudun suddenly rushed out and led the army to block the way.

Yuan Shao was shocked in his heart, and at the same time, he also saw that the plan used by Cao Cao was an ambush plan from all sides, and knew that Cao Cao wanted to kill him all, so he hurriedly shouted: "Everyone, if you don't fight to the death, you will be captured!" ”

"If you want to live, kill me!"

Under the leadership of Yuan Shao, the army fought hard and finally escaped from the encirclement.

At this time, Yuan Xi and Gao Gan were all wounded by arrows, and the military horses died.

Yuan Shao looked at the dozens of people left beside him, his heart was full of sadness, and he hugged his three sons and cried bitterly, but he fainted.

Everyone saw Yuan Shao fainting and hurriedly rescued.

Yuan Shao, who came back to his senses, vomited blood, looked up at the sky, and sighed: "I have experienced dozens of battles, and I don't want to be embarrassed so much today!" This is the day to mourn me! ”

"You and the others will go back to Benzhou and swear to fight with Cao Thief!"

When the words fell, Yuan Shao ordered Xin Ping and Guo Tu to quickly follow Yuan Tan to Qingzhou for rectification, lest Cao Cao invade the territory, and ordered Yuan Xi to return to Youzhou, and Gao Gan to return to Bingzhou, and each went to pack up the men and horses for calling.

And Yuan Shao took Yuan Shang and others back to Jizhou to recuperate, and ordered the trial and discipline to temporarily take charge of the military.

On the other side, Cao Cao won a great victory from Cangting, rewarded the three armies, and also sent people to explore the reality of Jizhou.

After investigating the news, Xizuo immediately reported to Cao Cao: "Yuan Shao is sick in bed, and Yuan Shang and Xian are guarding the city. Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Gao Gan all returned to Benzhou. ”

After hearing the reward of the fine work, the generals all advised Cao Cao to attack it in a hurry.

Cao Cao shook his head: "Jizhou has a wide range of grain, and there is an opportunity to judge and match, and our army is already short of grain and grass at this time, and may not be able to capture Jizhou before the grain and grass are exhausted." Now the crops are in the fields, I am afraid that the people's industry will be wasted, and it is not too late to take it after the autumn! ”

During the discussion, Xun Yu had a book and reported to Cao Cao: "Liu Bei got tens of thousands of people from Liu Pi and Gong in Runan, and when he heard that Sikong raised the army to go to Hebei, he ordered Liu Pi to defend Runan, and Liu Bei personally led his troops to attack Xuchang by taking advantage of the weakness, and Sikong could quickly return to the army!" ”

When Cao Cao heard this book, he was immediately shocked in his heart, and ordered Cao Hongtun to go up the river and bluff to prevent Yuan Shao from counterattacking. As for himself, he personally led the soldiers to Runan to meet the enemy Liu Bei......