Boom, thunder, silver snakes fluttering.

Heavy rain poured down, shrouding the heavens and the earth in a misty rain.

After Yuan Shao led his troops back, Cao Ying only pursued for a few miles, and then collected his troops and returned to the camp. Outside the Cao army's camp, the corpses were almost stacked into a hill.

The battle just now was really a bit dangerous.

If it weren't for Yuan Shao's sudden withdrawal of troops, Cao Ying's losses this time would have been heavy.

But Rao is like this, Cao Ying also lost nearly 1,000 people. Yuan Shao may have lost more, but he lost it, while Cao Ying did not have this capital. Yuan Shao and Liyang garrisoned more than 200,000 troops, and they continued to cross the river. When a sergeant dies in battle, he can then be replenished.

What about Cao Ying?

He dominates Yuzhou, Zhouzhou, Yanzhou and Xuzhou, which seems to be about the same as Yuan Shao's territory, but there is indeed a huge gap in strength.

The areas occupied by Cao Ying have been plagued by frequent wars since the Yellow Turban.

Let's not talk about Yanzhou and Xuzhou...... But it is only a Sizhou, and since Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, there have been frequent wars, which has also caused a sharp decline in the population.

As far as Guanzhong is concerned.

In the past, it was said that 800 miles of Qinchuan River, there was a saying that those who got the middle of the world won the world.

However, Li Dao and Guo Yan ravaged Guanzhong for several years, making the people of Guanzhong miserable, and many places were empty in ten rooms, and Shicheng Renkou was at least forty percent off. Not to mention Yanzhou, when Cao Ying and Lu Bu had a big battle, Yanzhou suffered heavy losses; Qingzhou used to be the most rampant place for the remnants of the Yellow Turbans, if it weren't for Cao Ying to collect the millions of Yellow Turban thieves, I'm afraid that Qingzhou would not be able to recover so far.

Xuzhou?

That's not to mention!

Since the first year of Xingping, the war in Xuzhou has not stopped.

If it weren't for Haixi Tuntian, Xuzhou at this time would probably be full of displaced people, and it would be miserable.

The situation in Yuzhou is relatively better, but it is not optimistic. Although Cao Ying occupies a large area, in fact, his situation is not too good.

And Yuan Shao's Hebei is different.

Jizhou is known for its abundant money and grain, and after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, there were not too many wars.

Although there is a large number of displaced people gathered by the Black Mountain thief Zhang Yan, on the whole, it is a hundred times better than Cao Ying's foundation. Youzhou and Bingzhou are bitter cold places and are known for their elite soldiers. After the battle between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan, the two places have gradually calmed down, and there is no great famine.

Northern Qingzhou, which is in the hands of Yuan Tan, is also the most populous area in Qingzhou.

Therefore, Yuan Shao can afford to lose, but Cao Ying is a little stretched. At the same time, Yuan Shao did not have too many enemies around him, while Cao Ying was facing a situation where he was surrounded by enemies. He also had hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands, but his forces were too scattered, so he could not afford to lose them.

After Yuan Shao retreated, Cao Ying ordered people to rest the camp.

"Who is the one who relieves my worries?"

Cao Ying stood outside the big tent, looking at the rain curtain in the sky, and couldn't help but ask suspiciously.

From the mouths of Yuan Jun's prisoners, he already understood the general situation. Yuan Shao originally prepared a night attack to attack Cao's army. But for some reason, the rear camp suddenly caught fire, so that Yuan Shao was worried about being ambushed and being flanked, so he retreated in a hurry.

The question is, who set fire to Yuan's camp?

Cao Ying looked at Xun You, but saw Xun You shaking his head, revealing a wry smile.

Thinking about it, Xun You is a Sikong sacrificial wine and has been staying in the camp. He himself did not have the power to mobilize troops and horses, so it was naturally impossible to send troops to attack Yuan Shao's camp. The generals who stayed in the Jishui camp were all facing the enemy at that time. Le Jin and Shi Jian were beaten so that they had no power to fight back, and Xu Chu went to rescue Le Jin, and it was unlikely that he would sneak attack Yuan Shao's camp. The remaining generals such as Cao Chundianwei are all around.

Who else could there be besides these people?

"Have you ever sent someone to investigate?"

"Someone has been sent...... But so far, there is no news. ”

Cao Ying couldn't help but gasp, turned around and sat down in the big tent.

"Gongda, if you continue to fight like this, I'm afraid there will be trouble."

Xun Yu stepped forward, poured a glass of wine for Cao Ying, and then motioned for Cao Bin to go out.

Cao Bin was very clever, and immediately walked out of the big tent quickly, and under the cover, he took on the responsibility of vigilance.

"Feng Xiao and Wen He have rushed to Guandu, and Bo Ning also led his troops to the Tiger Prison to replace Yuan Rang...... Lord, in today's situation, there is only persistence. ”

"It's easier said than done."

Cao Ying sighed and said softly: "I didn't know this, but the problem is that the soldiers are a little tired. ”

"No matter how tired you are, you have to persevere."

"Hmm!"

As if to cheer himself up, Cao Ying nodded vigorously.

I thought that I had laid out for a long time, and I should be able to block Yuan Shao.

I didn't want Puyang to lose a game first, although Puyang was later recaptured, but he also completely exposed his strength. It is estimated that Yuan Shao saw this problem, so he would recklessly seek a decisive battle with himself. Once, twice, three times...... How long can it last?

"Or, let Zilian come over?"

Cao Hong is now guarding Yingchuan. Although Zhang Xiu has dropped, he is still a little uneasy after all. In case he and Liu Biao collude again, Liu Biao will send troops to attack...... Of course, Liu Biao didn't have the guts. But the problem is, there is a contingency for everything. Now that Yuan Shao has the upper hand, it is difficult to guarantee that Liu Biao will not move. In case, in case Liu Biao sent troops and Zhang Xiu was not enough to rely on, Cao Hong was the western barrier of Xudu.

"Lord, by all means."

Xun You hurriedly dissuaded, "Cao Du is protected in Yingchuan, and Zhang Xiu will not dare to act rashly."

If Cao Duhu is removed, I am afraid that Zhang Xiu will have a bad heart. Now that the main army and horses have been rolled out, it is best not to act rashly at this time. ”

"Heh, I'm just talking."

At this moment, there was the sound of hurried footsteps outside the big tent.

Dian Wei came in wet with the tent curtain, and bowed to Cao Ying, "My lord, the camp has been restored, if Yuan Shao dares to come again, he will be headed." ”

It can be seen that Dian Wei is also holding back his anger.

Although he killed three generals of the Yuan army, whoever he was besieged by more than a dozen people for a long time would be extremely annoyed. Even if he killed a few people, it was not enough to get out of the evil breath in his chest. What's more, his precious son Dianman was injured, which added fuel to the fire.

Cao Ying smiled, waved his hand, and signaled that Dian Wei did not need to be polite.

"Is Yuande okay?"

"Uh...... The dog is incompetent, and it is really embarrassing.

was injured by Wen Chou, but it was fine...... However, after this battle is over, the last general will definitely train him well, so as to save him from being embarrassed in the future. ”

Cao Ying couldn't help laughing.

"Junming, it's not a shame for Yuande to lose to Wen Chou, why should you embarrass him......"

As he was talking, he heard Cao Bin say loudly outside the tent: "Lord, visit the horse and report back." ”

"Oh?"

Cao Ying hurriedly stood up and walked over quickly.

"There was a detachment of men and horses approaching the main camp, numbering about a thousand people, mixed with foot and horseman. The elder brother has brought someone to meet him, and he asked the Lord to decide. ”

The word 'decisive' here is to remind Cao Ying to be vigilant.

Cao Ying frowned and looked at Xun Yu suspiciously.

Without waiting for his command, he listened to Dian Wei and said angrily: "Yuan Shao still dares to come and send him to death? Lord, the last will pass away, and there will be no thief left. ”

"Slow!"

Cao Ying hurriedly called Dian Wei.

In case some righteous man comes to defect, Dian Wei's fiery temper will pass, and if he can't get it right, he will fight.

Maybe the fire in Yuan Shao's camp was set by others...... Anyway, don't let Dian Wei go out, this guy is too lethal.

"Pass the order, the three armies are on alert."

As Cao Ying spoke, he returned to the military tent and took down the sword, and said to Xun You and Dian Wei: "Let's go, let's go over and have a look." ”

Dian Wei didn't dare to disobey Cao Ying's intentions, although he was not very comfortable, he still obeyed. He was in a hurry, and walked out of the gate with Cao Ying in the heavy rain. Before they could reach the gate, they saw a fast horse galloping from outside the gate...... Immediately the scout ran and shouted excitedly.

"Lord, great joy, great joy!"

Cao Ying was stunned and stopped.

The scout was still more than ten meters away from Cao Ying, and then he rolled off his horse and almost ran over with a look of great excitement on his face.

"My lord, a great event."

Xun You asked, "Where does the joy come from?" ”

"Cao Zhonghou, Cao Zhonghou is here."

"Which Cao Zhonghou? Xun You asked in amazement.

On the contrary, Cao Ying came to his senses, "You mean Cao Peng in the Northern Army?" ”

"Exactly."

"Nonsense, he doesn't recuperate in Puyang, what is he doing here?" Cao Ying scolded angrily, but anyone could hear it, and he was so happy in his heart that he was dying. Anyway, Cao Peng came to Yanjin at this time, which shows that Cao Peng is loyal to Cao Ying.

Xun You couldn't help laughing, but he couldn't help asking: "Cao Zhonghou is here, what does it have to do with this 'great event'?" ”

Yes, Cao Peng came over here!

With more than 1,000 people, to be honest, it was not of much use.

The scout panted and said, "General Zidan went to meet the enemy just now, and he didn't want to be the commander of Cao Zhonghou.

On the way here, Cao Zhonghou beheaded Wen Chou, captured Gao Lan, and is now rushing to the camp. General Zidan ordered the humble post to come to report the good news. ”

When Cao Ying heard this, he was stunned.

Xun You frowned and said sharply: "You don't want to talk nonsense, how can Cao Zhonghou be ugly?" ”

"Really, Cao Zhonghou really killed Wen Chou, and he saw Wen Chou's head with his own eyes, as well as Gao Lan, the general of the Yuan army, who was unconscious and was carried over by the capture of the Yuan army. Cao Zhonghou really killed Wen Chou, lord, Cao Zhonghou really killed that Wen Chou......"

Xun You was worried that Cao Peng would falsely report his military exploits at first, but when he heard that Wen Chou's head had been cut off, it was impossible to fake it.

He turned around abruptly and waved his hand towards Cao Ying, who was still a little dazed and didn't even believe his ears, "Congratulations to the lord, congratulations to the lord...... Yuan Shao folded the general, and his morale was inevitably low. Cao Zhonghou beheaded Wen Chou today, and made a great achievement, which is gratifying. ”

In my heart, I couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Four years!

Four years ago, Cao Peng's family came to Xudu in embarrassment with Dian Wei.

At that time, the Cao family could be called nothing. They didn't even know anyone except one Dian Wei, and they didn't even know a penny. But in a flash, the rise of the Cao family is inevitable. Cao Ji appeared in front of the world as a generation of sword-making masters, so that he was reused by Cao Ying, and because of the three treasures in the horse, he was appreciated by Cao Ying, and since then he has soared into the sky, and his official road has been prosperous.

And Deng Ji is just a one-armed soldier.

If it weren't for his son Xun Ji, Xun You wouldn't even look at Deng Ji.

When he was sent to Haixi, it was also a temptation. Unexpectedly, Uncle Deng was out of control in Haixi, not only gaining a firm foothold, but also making great achievements. Four years ago, Uncle Deng was still white; But now, the captain who has received a thousand stones.

As for this Cao Peng, it seems to be even more surprising.

Because of Deng Ji, he was exposed to the world and known because of Xun Yan.

A Burrow inscription has attracted praise from the world, and has established Cao Peng's heroic integrity; Then the bloody battle of Quyang, the surprise attack on the prime minister, and the great feat. Later, although he was punished because of the affairs of Lu Bu's family. But it didn't take long for him to become famous all over the world with an "800-character essay", apprenticed to Hu Zhao, and a "Ai Lian Said", which made the world feel Cao Peng's extraordinary temperament.

The big case of Luoyang was easily solved in his hands.

The white horse caught fire and burned Yan Liang to death, and even Cao Ying was not amazed.

Now, this little guy actually killed Wen Chou and captured Gao Lan. These two people are not some local chickens and dogs, they are really Yuan Shao's favorite generals. How many Cao generals did Wen Chou kill before? Now that he has been killed by Cao Peng, you can imagine what a blow it will bring to Yuan Shao.

Slow, how could he kill Wen Chou?

Could it be ...... Xun You gasped and blurted out: "Could it be that the person who set fire to Yuan Shao's camp is Cao Youxue?" ”

Cao Ying couldn't help himself with excitement, and when he heard Xun You's words, he couldn't help but be stunned: Yes, at this time, besides Cao Peng, who else would set fire to Yuan's camp?

Thinking of this, Cao Ying couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh.

The downpour fell into Cao Ying's mouth, but he didn't even notice it.

"This is my family's Wanlihou, this is my family's Wanlihou!"

Although it is not the first time to praise Cao Peng so much, this time Cao Ying's praise is undoubtedly a complete recognition of Cao Peng.

Dian Wei stood behind Cao Ying, and shook his head incredibly.

The boy who saved his life in Wancheng and seemed to be weak has grown to such a point in a blink of an eye?

He has fought with Wen Chou, so he naturally knows how powerful Wen Chou is. It's fierce to see Dianman, right...... But he was beaten by Wen Chou and had no power to fight back.

Four years ago, he brought Cao Peng to Xudu.

At that time, Dianman could kill Cao Peng in seconds, but now ...... Dian Wei couldn't help but sigh with emotion, and said softly: "This heaven is blessed with the lord." ”

Cao Ying's eyes were almost gone with a smile, and he gladly accepted Dian Wei's words. Ah Fu, sure enough, is the guy who brought me blessings.

"Come with me out of the door to greet you."

Cao Ying took a deep breath and stabilized his mood.

I was so arrogant and carried away just now...... Xun You and Dian Wei followed, and at this time, the Cao army camp was already alarmed, and many generals came out one after another to come to the outside of the gate.

They heard that the nephew of the lord killed Wen Chou!

Many people have not met Cao Peng, but have only heard of his name. In fact, before the burning of the white horse, although Cao Peng was famous, he was not valued. After all, at that time, Cao Peng was just a candidate in the Northern Army, and he had no soldiers or generals in his hands, so how could he be valued.

And now...... Cao Peng has embarked on a broad road!

In the distance, the sound of horses' hooves could be heard.

A group of men and horses galloped from the heavy rain, and immediately a general, wearing armor, majestic.

still has a immature face, but it gives people a calm posture. The young general reined in his horse outside the gate and jumped off his horse.

I saw him take a few steps, trotted to Cao Ying, knelt down on one knee and said, "The last general Cao Peng, please return it!" ”

(To be continued)