28. Chapter 28: The Left Wing Collapses
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Cao Ang also followed, handed over the BMW Baifu to Cao Anmin, and changed to an ordinary war horse.
According to the report from the front of the Malay, the 5,000 men and horses after the Dong thief was broken, led by the general Xu Rong, did not go west to Keshui, but crossed Bianshui to the south and went to Xingyang.
Bianshui is a tributary of Keshui, the water flow is turbulent, and it is inconvenient for people and horses to pass.
Xingyang, by the mountains and rivers, the terrain is dangerous, looking at the important place of Luoyang, it has been a place for soldiers to fight for since ancient times. In the dispute between Chu and Han, Liu Bang took the Su of Ao Cang and choked Xiang Yu in the east of Xingyang, and finally demarcated the border between Chu and Han.
The city wall is as high as six zhang, three zhang wide on the top, the layers are distinct, and it is very solid.
Since the main force of the Dong army was all in the Tiger Prison, the Guanqian Army swarmed up under the command of Yuan Shao, and all of them went to the Tiger Prison, leaving Xingyang empty and there was no war.
Dong Zhuo originally arranged 5,000 soldiers and horses here, all of which were taken over by Xu Rong, who rushed here.
In this way, plus the 20,000 soldiers and horses allocated by Lu Bu, Xu Rong has a total of 25,000 soldiers and horses.
Cao Cao only had 10,000 soldiers and horses, and under the lure of Xu Rong's 5,000 soldiers and horses, he was slowly walking into Xu Rong's pocket without knowing it.
Cao Ang rode a horse and followed behind Cao Hong, placing a black iron spear on his horse's back, and slowly walked forward, alert to the changes around him.
Suddenly, he patted his head and remembered one thing, that is, the big thing about the jade seal of the country.
Luoyang was destroyed, and Sun Jian raised troops to station, not to help Dong Zhuo wipe his buttocks, but to search for the heirloom jade seal that was enough to command the world. Luo Guanzhong said that after Sun Jian got the jade seal of the country, he led the troops back.
It's a pity that he lacks skills, and now that Cao Jun is weak, it is difficult to say whether he can survive this crisis.
After a day's march, Cao Jun tightly bit the tail of the five thousand Xu Rong's weak army until the edge of the Bianshui at nightfall.
Cao Cao looked at the endless flow of Bianshui, and said with emotion: "Now that the traitorous ministers are in charge, and the people are not happy, I should follow the courage of Dou Wu, kill all the rebellious ministers and thieves, and return the Han to a bright and prosperous man." ”
"What the general said, Weiz admired it so much." Wei Zi followed closely and was very moved: "Although the Han family is decadent, as long as loyal ministers like you and me are still there, there is still a glimmer of life. ”
"Well said!" Bao Xin also replied: "We have to hurry up, don't let Xu Rong's little thief run into Xingyang City, and then be a turtle with a shrunken head." ”
Cao Ang listened to the words of these three people and remained silent. The hero was not cultivated in a day, and Cao Cao, who was called the hero by later generations, was also a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. Otherwise, he would not have been crowned emperor for the rest of his life, until his son Cao Pi was crowned emperor, and he was posthumously named Emperor Wu.
Cao Ang had a premonition that a fierce battle was waiting for him on the other side of Bianshui, and he could only muster up the courage to face it bravely.
"Pass my military orders! Get through fast! Cao Cao decisively issued a military order: the soldiers are fast, and it is right to pursue the weak army, but the faster you chase the prepared enemy, the faster you will die.
Cao Cao had already fainted, and he couldn't see that there was danger on the other side of Bianshui.
Xu Rong's army was in a hurry, and he didn't even have time to tear down the small bridge made of two giant trees, and each giant tree was just enough for one person to ride through.
Cao Jun's morale was high, and although there was some noise, he still passed the wooden bridge without danger.
Cao Cao's general Xiahoudun led 2,000 Cao troops, merged with Weizi, and walked on the left flank, Cao Ang and Cao Anmin were also among them. Cao Hongqin led the Chinese army of 3,000 Cao troops, and Zhang Chao led 4,000 soldiers and horses to walk on the right flank to defend against the enemy on the right.
"Report!" A probe horse galloped and shouted.
"What's the alarm?" Cao Hong has the demeanor of a general, and shouted.
Tanma replied: "The army of Xu Rong in front is facing our army!" ”
It came at the right time!
Cao Cao soon learned and shouted: "Prepare to fight!" ”
Cao's army fought with their backs against the water, and they accounted for the majority, which was enough to crush Xu Rong's 5,000 men and horses.
Cao Hong held a spear, tightened his horse, and roared: "Cao Zilian of a certain county, Xu Rong will come and die!" ”
The roar was like thunder, which greatly boosted the morale of Cao Jun.
Cao Ang told Cao Anmin in a low voice, "Zimin, be careful for a while!" Don't stay too far away from Uncle Tsuna, otherwise, it will be very dangerous. ”
"Yes, okay!" Although Cao Anmin didn't know why Cao Ang said this, he knew that Cao Ang would not harm him, so he nodded hurriedly.
Cao Hong, Xiahoudun, Zhang Chao, and Wei Zi had all ordered pre-war mobilization, and Cao's army was already ready to attack at any time.
"Your grandfather Xu Rong is here! If you have the ability, come! Xu Rong was wearing battle armor and holding a long knife, his eyes were full of unruly looks, and his face showed a hint of pride.
Although he is not from Xiliang, he also has the pride of Xiliang people. Anyway, he is also a general of Xiliang, not all cats and dogs can call the battle.
The pocket array had already been laid out, just waiting for them Cao Cao to come in. He had heard that Cao Cao, as a general of Fenwu, had an outstanding record, but he didn't expect it to be like this.
In the surprised gaze of the soldiers of the Cao army, Xu Rong killed a Xiliang army on the left and right, with a number of 10,000, which was twice the number of the Cao army.
The situation is critical!
You must not retreat at this time!
Cao Cao suddenly felt demoralized, the Cao army on the Chinese army and the left flank was fine, Zhang Chao's army had no intention of fighting, and the courage was frightened by the sudden appearance of the Xiliang army.
Only by killing the past can there be a glimmer of life!
"Soldiers, behind us is Bianshui! If you advance, you will live, and if you retreat, you will die! ”
Cao Cao stood on top of the war horse and shouted: "Kill me!" ”
The Cao army of the middle army and the left flank moved!
Although they were a little apprehensive, with Cao Hong and Xiahoudun two fierce generals pressing the formation, they were able to charge at the Xiliang army, which was twice as numerous as the number of people, without fear.
But the right wing is different, they are all recruits brought by Zhang Chao, and they have never been on the battlefield at all. These days, whether it is in sour dates or tiger prisons, except for eating, drinking, and sleeping, there is no training at all, let alone fighting.
Many soldiers fled from the battle, and Zhang Chao killed several deserters in battle, but he still couldn't stop this wave of deserters.
In a short time, half of the 4,000 troops had fled, and the remaining 2,000 were not really charged, at best they were just for show.
"The soldiers don't want to charge, how can that be?" Zhang Chao was a little in a dilemma and asked about the left and right generals.
"The general doesn't need to be sad! These are all recruits who have never been on the battlefield at all! Besides, the enemy is outnumbered, and this battle will be lost! Let's go first, and then explain to General Cao when the time comes. The left and right generals persuaded him.
"It's better to send someone to explain to General Fenwu that it's not that our army doesn't want to participate in the war, but that it can't participate in the war!" After speaking, Zhang Chao fled along the wooden bridge with the left and right generals.
In order to reflect the brotherhood, he felt that sending someone to send a message to Cao Cao was already benevolent and righteous. Who knows, the left and right generals are afraid, how can they have the time to send a message to Cao Cao.
At this point, the Xiliang army had not yet charged, and the left flank of the Cao army collapsed on the entire front.