Chapter 695: Capture Hongnong
The appearance of Cao Jun was like a heart booster for Ma Teng, and with Cao Jun's killing, Ma Teng could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Obviously, with Cao Jun's help, if he can't occupy the entire Hongnong, then he really can't blame other reasons.
Cao Jun was like a divine soldier descending from the sky, which made Han Sui's 5,000 soldiers fully understand what a praying mantis catches cicadas and what is a yellow sparrow behind. I thought it was a hearty victory, but the appearance of Cao's army disrupted everything, at least, Han Sui's 5,000 soldiers were deeply affected.
They obviously didn't know that Cao Jun would come out so abruptly, so the soldiers of Han Suijun didn't have any preparations. They were completely inseparable from Ma Tengjun's killing, so they didn't notice Cao Jun's approach at all. By the time Han Sui's soldiers discovered Cao Jun, it was already a little too late.
The soldiers of the Cao army entered Han Sui's camp like fierce tigers, and after a burst of slashing, Han Sui's soldiers suddenly lowered their morale to the bottom. Cao Jun's combat effectiveness itself was stronger than Han Sui's, especially the appearance of Dian Wei, which made Han Sui's soldiers feel cold.
Dian Wei is like a black-faced killing god, and the double halberd in his hand doesn't know how many lives have been harvested. At this moment, Dian Wei was covered in blood, such a look, coupled with Dian Wei's unique appearance, how could Han Sui's soldiers not be frightened by him.
Ma Teng obviously also noticed Dian Wei on the battlefield, but when he saw Dian Wei's appearance, he was obviously also taken aback by Dian Wei's appearance. Ma Tengnai is a prince, and he has experienced a lot of battles large and small, but this is the first time he has seen such a number one person.
Cao Jun is indeed full of talents, so this person is definitely a fierce general, and he can definitely have a deterrent effect. Looking at the god-killing Dian Wei not far away, Ma Teng naturally compared Dian Wei with his son Ma Chao.
But after comparison, Ma Teng obviously couldn't determine whether his son was more skilled, or the general of Cao Jun was more brave. There are pros and cons between the two, so Ma Teng obviously doesn't know how to compare. If he could, he would really like to fight Dian Wei in the last game.
Although Ma Teng was self-aware, he thought that he was definitely not the opponent of the god-killing god. But as a general, being able to fight against such a master is obviously a general's lifelong wish. I'd rather be shrouded in horse leather than die of mediocrity and bedside.
With Cao's army joining, Ma Teng's began to launch a counterattack against Han Sui's troops. Just under the attack of Han Sui's army, he was defeated all the way, and now Cao's army is flanking Han Sui's troops before and after, if you don't take advantage of this time to beat the water dogs, when will you fight.
Han Sui had already reached a situation where he was not dying, so Ma Teng would definitely not let go of Han Sui's five thousand soldiers. Han Sui, a despicable and shameless villain, couldn't help but take advantage of his unpreparedness to seize Liangzhou, and even more wanted to kill himself, which was not just a revenge for occupying the land.
Han Sui wanted his name, for such a person, how could Ma Teng let him go. He didn't have the ability to capture Xiliang now, but he had a chance to destroy Han Sui's five thousand soldiers. The elimination of these 5,000 people was undoubtedly a big blow to Han Sui, because Ma Teng could see that the 5,000 people sent by Han Sui were not cannon fodder. Such a soldier should be the backbone of Han Sui's command, and he eliminated a little bit and a little less.
With the outbreak of Ma Teng's army, Han Sui's 5,000 soldiers began to retreat. However, the Cao army and the soldiers of Han Sui's army of Ma Teng's army formed a situation of flanking, and it was obviously very difficult to withdraw the army at this moment, after all, Ma Teng's would definitely not let them go.
Looking at the situation of Cao Jun and Ma Teng's army, Han Sui's soldiers finally began to flee. Now that it has been surrounded, if you don't run now, then you won't have your life to run after a while. Because Ma Tengjun's actions have proven that Ma Teng does not want to be captured.
After Han Sui's army broke and fled, the soldiers of Cao's army had no intention of pursuing them. After all, the purpose of Cao Jun's coming was to help Ma Tengjun relieve the siege. Now that Ma Tengjun's crisis has been resolved, the rest of the matter has nothing to do with Cao Jun. After taking stock of the casualties, Dian Wei led Cao's army back to Hangu Pass. This stop is not bad for Cao Jun, after all, Cao Jun's losses are not very large.
In a big battle, Cao's army suffered no more than 300 casualties. In this battle of nearly 10,000 people, more than 300 people were lost tightly, which was obviously already a big victory. As for whether Ma Teng can conquer the city heavily guarded by Zhang Bai's cavalry next, it depends on whether he has the creation.
Ma Teng's army was still lucky, after Ma Teng and Cao's army defeated Han Sui's 5,000-strong army, Zhang Baicai's soldiers stationed on the city wall finally lost their fighting spirit. What they can count on is Han Sui's reinforcements, and now that the reinforcements have been defeated, how to defend the city by themselves.
On the city wall, Zhang Baiqi saw it clearly. After Cao Jun appeared, Zhang Baiqi knew that his general trend was gone. Han Sui's 5,000-strong army was defeated, and this was not just a defeat, Cao Jun and Ma Teng's army defeated Han Sui's 5,000-strong army.
It can be said that Han Sui's 5,000-strong army no longer has any combat effectiveness, and Ma Teng is now leading the army to chase and kill Han Sui's rout. Looking at this situation, Han Sui's 5,000-strong army has nothing to count on, and now he can only rely on his own ability to defend the city.
However, Zhang Baiqi's own ability is obviously not enough to defend himself, looking at the supremacy of the city wall, Zhang Baiqi finally knows what the general trend is gone. As Han Sui's 5,000-strong army began to retreat, Zhang Bai's cavalry soldiers on the city wall also began to abandon their weapons and surrender.
On the city wall, Ma Chao smiled. The war has been going on for so long, and Ma Chao also feels that his physical strength is very exertional. However, all these efforts have not been in vain, Zhang Baiqi's soldiers have begun to retreat, and the city can already be declared to be a horse Teng army.
But now it is still not to be taken lightly, just after the camp was in danger, Ma Chao impulsively led the army back again. Fortunately, Pang De desperately stopped Ma Chao and asked him to focus on the overall situation. It was Pang De's actions that kept Ma Tengjun's victory, so Ma Chao would definitely deal with it carefully.
Carrying the spear in his hand, Ma Chao walked slowly on the city wall full of corpses. The corpses had covered the entire wall, and the blood had stained the walls bright red. It can be seen from this that on this city wall, what a fierce battle broke out.
At this time, Ma Chao's side could no longer see an enemy, after all, Ma Chao's strength was too strong, and Zhang Baiqi's soldiers knew this very well. They didn't want to get close to this young general, otherwise they wouldn't know how they would die.
As Zhang Bai's cavalry began to retreat and surrendered, Ma Teng's army gradually occupied the initiative on the battlefield. That's good news, good news. Ma Teng's army occupied the city walls, and then the gates, which had been closed for a long time, were slowly opened.
As the city gate was opened by Ma Teng's soldiers, it also meant that the city had been conquered by Ma Teng's army. There may still be sporadic resistance in the city, but it is obviously harmless.
Although the city was conquered by Ma Teng, the only regret was that Zhang Baiqi obviously ran away. Just when Ma Tengjun opened the gate of the city, Zhang Baiqi led two thousand soldiers to go for it. However, Ma Teng's army rose up to encircle and suppress and wiped out most of Zhang Baicai's soldiers, but they still did not stop Zhang Baicai.
However, since the city has been conquered, running a white horse has no effect on Ma Teng. Zhang Baiqi is a Yellow Turban Army, and to put it bluntly, he is a bandit. Such a person, Ma Teng caught and killed him. If it weren't for the Yellow Turban Uprising, if it weren't for the Yellow Turban Army, how could the world fall apart.
After Ma Chao and Pang De put down the rebellion in the city, Ma Teng also led the soldiers who pursued and killed Han Sui's army back. Ma Teng sat on the horse's back with a murderous face, but although Ma Teng sat on the horse's back, Ma Chao still found that today's father was different.
Ma Chao's eyes were sharp, even though Ma Teng didn't show much performance, but Ma Chao still found that his father's face on horseback was a little pale, and his arms were very loose and drooping, and he didn't seem to have any strength at all.
Obviously, this is a sign of overexertion. Ma Teng was just a little out of strength, but there was nothing serious. Seeing this, Ma Chao hurriedly came to Ma Teng's side and helped Ma Teng down from the horse. Looking at Ma Teng, who was burned in blood, Ma Chao was quite emotional. Judging by this situation, the enemy army that my father killed should not be under him.
Ma Chao's guess is not wrong at all, in today's battle, Ma Teng can be said to be doing his best. After all, Ma Teng is a little old, although he is not familiar with others, but his physical strength is obviously a little behind. Today's battle is very dangerous, and it is obviously not easy for Ma Teng to persist until now.
In fact, Ma Teng's physical strength had already been exhausted. The reason why he has supported him to fight until now is completely the hatred in his heart for Han Sui, a despicable villain. If it weren't for Han Sui, how could he have fallen to such a point. If it weren't for Han Sui, he would have to live like a beggar.
"Father, are you alright?" Beside Ma Teng, Ma Chao asked softly. Although Ma Teng didn't seem to be in any big deal, Ma Chao obviously refused to take it lightly. Now his father is the backbone of the Xiliang Army, if there is any problem with him, then the good situation of the Xiliang Army that has just been established will disappear.
Hearing Ma Chao's inquiry, Ma Teng suddenly felt satisfied. He shook his head slightly, and then said softly: "It's okay, it's better to rest for a day or two!" ”
Ma Teng's affirmative reply made Ma Chao breathe a sigh of relief, and then he called the guards to escort Ma Teng into the city. It seems that my father is really tired, so let him take a good rest. Anyway, Hongnong has already been taken, and Ma Tengjun's initial plan has been achieved.
In order to take down Hongnong, Ma Teng's soldiers of the Xiliang Army have been fighting bloody battles these days. Now that Hongnong has finally been won, it's time to take a good rest. However, taking Hongnong is only the first step, and next, the more brutal battle is still waiting for Ma Teng, waiting for Ma Chao, and waiting for the soldiers of the Xiliang Army.