The army pursued the Xiliang army, but was ambushed by Xu Shu and others, Cao Zhang and his party suffered heavy losses, and even Cao Hong, the general of the clan, was lost here, which was a rare defeat.

But the situation is already like this, and Cao Zhang has no other way, anyway, the task assigned by Cao Cao will definitely not be completed. had to lead the troops back to see Cao Cao and wait for Cao Cao's arrangement.

Cao Jun's temporary camp.

When Cao Cao learned about this, his face suddenly became a little ugly.

Unexpectedly, he sent an elite pursuit, but he did not succeed in destroying the Xiliang army. This is a big enemy, if Ma Teng doesn't die, and the Xiliang army doesn't die, there will definitely be *** trouble in the future.

Now the main battlefield is already in Hanzhong.

If Liu Qi is driven back, it will be forgotten, if it fails, then Liu Qi can drive straight in, and let the Xiliang army help them capture Liangzhou, how will they stop it at that time?

With the existence of the Western Liang Army, the defense of Liangzhou was extremely difficult.

However, Cao Cao also understood that Cao Zhang couldn't be blamed for this matter, who would have thought that Liu Qi's reinforcements would come so quickly?

When Cao Cao learned that Cao Hong died on the battlefield.

Suddenly I was so angry that I had a splitting headache.

Cao Cao's headache is already an old problem, and he can't be cured by seeing many doctors, and whenever he has an attack, he can't help but die.

Although Cao Hong is not a top general under Cao Cao, he is a relative he values a lot. After many years of fighting in the world, Cao Hong fought bravely to be the first, and he also saved him from danger many times.

At this moment, I thought it was a matter of beating the water dogs.

but fell into a trap.

In the end, he died.

For a moment, Cao Cao wanted to slaughter Liu Bei directly, this Zhang Fei dared to kill him Cao Hong, and he killed Liu Bei, and reported it back, isn't it beautiful?

But Cao Cao did not dare to do so.

He knew very well that keeping Liu Bei now would be able to play a role at the critical moment. Even if they can't persuade Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to surrender, in some cases, they can be bogeyed.

Following.

After Cao Cao woke up, Cao Cao gritted his teeth and shouted:

"Zhuojun butcher, you are incompatible!"

said so, but it is not easy to avenge Cao Hong, Xiahou Yuan's blood sea revenge has not been avenged before, and Xu Shu and others are working under Liu Qi, which is even more difficult to deal with.

Cao Cao summoned his advisers to come and wanted to discuss it.

Wait for Xun You and the others to rush to the big tent.

Cao Cao, who was exhausted, rubbed his forehead and said:

"Ladies and gentlemen, now Liu Qi has divided his troops to capture Wudu, and he sent Zhang'er to lead his troops to pursue the Xiliang army, but he was ambushed by Liu Qi, and now he has lost his troops, what should I do now?"

Cheng Yu's expression was slightly condensed, and he said seriously:

"Prime Minister Qiyu, now Wudu County is difficult to defend, so you can only send troops to delay time, you must know that the Xiliang army has good combat strength, and it was our army that pursued it with victory before it could win a big victory.

But now, they have joined forces with Liu Qi's subordinates, regrouped their morale, rested for a few days, and can recover as before, and they will jointly capture Wudu, which will be another big battle.

The key is that now Liu Qi led his own troops to attack Hanzhong, if Hanzhong is lost, not only Liangzhou will be in danger, but even Yongzhou and Guanzhong will be unpredictable.

It is because of his humble position that the prime minister should concentrate the main force now, first repel Liu Qi in Hanzhong, and then plan the military capital is not too late. ”

Cao Cao was thoughtful, his eyes flickered and looked at Xun You:

"Gongda, what do you suggest?"

Xun You's thoughts were similar to Cheng Yu's, and he said:

"Prime Minister Qiyu, the same is true of humble positions, but although it is difficult to defend Wudu, it is still necessary to send some soldiers and horses, if you turn a blind eye, our army will inevitably be attacked from both sides.

At that time, Wudu can be followed, and it cannot be delayed, it really can't be delayed, and it's not too late to withdraw. ”

On the side, Sima Yi played the card of approval:

"Now that Liu Qi's army is coming, the land of Hanzhong is determined to win, as long as the prime minister can defeat Liu Qi's main force, Wudu will naturally sit back and relax, and if Hanzhong falls, Wudu will be the same."

In the perception of everyone, the importance of Hanzhong is undoubted.

So Cao Cao also made a decision quickly.

"What you mean, I understand, this Liu Qi wants to capture Hanzhong, but he doesn't take it too seriously, this time, he must be good

Frustrated Liu Qi's spirit. ”

As for the matter of dispatching troops, Cao Cao was not in a hurry.

Now he still has more than 100,000 troops under his command.

Coupled with the soldiers and horses in Hanzhong, it was already a huge war. If troops from other places are mobilized, no one knows what unpredictable results will be led.

After all, there are foreign border troubles in the north, and in Jingzhou and Jiangdong in the south, Liu Qi has arranged for soldiers to watch closely.

Now it looks like just a deterrent.

Once they show the possibility of defensive emptiness, no one can be sure that Liu Qi will not play.

Cao Cao still knows a lot about Liu Qi's combat effectiveness.

This Liu Qi is really hidden too deeply.

Before he really fought Liu Qi, he couldn't imagine that a rumored notorious existence could be so powerful that it was incredible.

But no matter what.

How many storms have not crushed Cao Cao before, he is a character who never gives up, as long as it is not until the last moment, he will never relax, even in the face of strong enemies.

Even if Liu Qi is strong, it is not to the extent of invincibility.

The next plan was determined.

Cao Cao mobilized his troops and horses and decisively killed Hanzhong.

In addition, Cao Hong was sent to Wudu to assist in the defense.

Defending the city is Cao Ren's specialty, as long as he doesn't think about taking the initiative, there will generally be no problems.

Cao Cao believed in Cao Ren's abilities.

After receiving Cao Cao's order, Cao Ren was not ambiguous, and led 20,000 soldiers to Xia Zhi.

But he is also well aware that the situation is not clear right now.

In the face of the elite Xu Shu soldiers and horses, as well as the powerful Xiliang army, the defenders of Xia Zhi may not be able to withstand it.

Even if he can't defend the lower division, Cao Ren has to defend a piece of territory in Wudu. As long as he does not fall, the enemy army will not want to occupy the entire territory of Wudu, this is Cao Ren's determination.

Just as Cao Ren expected.

Xu Shu and the others successfully defeated Cao Cao's pursuers, of course, they would not miss such a good opportunity, so they went directly to attack Xiajiao.

Today, it is a lonely city.

There are no reinforcements to help, but they are facing such a powerful enemy.

It's desperate.

In the lower city government.

Wudu Taishou stood on the city tower, and he didn't have many soldiers and horses, but only 10,000 people.

This is still the result of Ma Teng's attack on Wudu and Cao Cao's deliberate increase in troops. After all, the strategic significance of Wudu is not as good as that of Hanzhong, and under normal circumstances, it will not be noticed by too many people.

10,000 soldiers and horses to defend is enough.

However, now the situation is different, Xu Shu united with the Xiliang Army, which is ten thousand people.

They are all elite divisions, who can withstand this?

Beside Taishou, a soldier worried:

"Lord Taishou, the enemy army is menacing, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold the city, it's better to open the city and surrender as soon as possible!"

Wudu Taishou looked at this person, his eyes flashed with coldness, and he shouted:

"Someone, take it down and behead it to show the public!

Eating the king's fortune, the matter of loyalty to the king, we are all Han courtiers, and now in the face of anti-thieves, I don't think about how to kill the enemy and serve the country, how can I be so greedy for life and afraid of death, looking forward and backward. ”

Everyone was silent, and they also understood the determination of this Taishou Lord, and everyone did not dare to speak disobediently.

For them, there are not many options at the moment.

Usually Wudu is too prestigious, of course they don't dare to open the city and surrender, so now there is only a fight to the death!

Outside the city.

Xu Shu was already sending people to persuade him to surrender.

But Wu Du was too guarded to listen and was unmoved, but shouted directly:

"Wait for the thief, don't be delusional, when the court prince arrives, it will be your death."

Before the army, Xu Shu was not surprised, and said with a smile:

"I didn't expect this Wudu Taishou to be so determined to fight to the death with our army.

He has such courage, and he can be regarded as a character, but our army is determined to win the city, and his move is just asking for his own death, but who is willing to lead the troops to attack the city? ”

Zhang Fei was very decisive and said without hesitation:

"Strategist, I'm willing to go!"

Since Zhang Fei is the master

Asking for battle, Xu Shu had no reason to refuse, he nodded and agreed, and said:

"Then there's Lauyid."

Ma Chao led the Xiliang Army and did not rush into the battle.

After all, the main force here is Xu Shu and them, and they came from afar, so they can't take the lead. If Xu Shu has a request, he will not be ambiguous, after all, people are life-saving.

Ma Chao looked at Xu Shu and said:

"The city is not precipitous, even if this martial capital is too sworn to defend the city, it will be difficult to support it for too long. If Mr. is in need, please do not hesitate to instruct, Ma Chao and his subordinates should go all out. ”

In the end, Ma Chao still showed his attitude.

Xu Shu nodded lightly and said:

"General Meng Qi doesn't have to worry, let Yide fight first, and he will have a place to use the Xiliang Army in the future."

Ma Chao smiled dumbly and said no more.

Zhang Fei led his troops to attack the city.

Since Liu Bei was captured, his anger has been very great, and if he doesn't fight well, he will feel unhappy.

Today's siege is a good opportunity.

Zhang Feilang shouted:

"All the soldiers obeyed the order and followed the general to break the city and kill the enemy!"

Because he wanted to attack the city in close combat, Zhang Fei put down his Zhangba snake spear, which could not be used at a short distance.

Instead, he took a knife and charged forward.

There are fierce generals like Zhang Fei taking the lead, and other soldiers are also following closely, this is the role that fierce generals can play.

On the tower of the city, Wudu Taishou ordered to defend the city.

When Zhang Fei led his troops to the city, the defenders threw away the city defense equipment.

They panicked.

After all, in the face of such a strong enemy, it is impossible not to panic.

However, their defence was ineffective.

Fang Cai's operation is completely out of order, and although this Wudu Taishou has a resolute attitude, he is a strange mouthful.

He was not well versed in military affairs.

And in the lower city, there are no generals who are good at using soldiers.

All eyes were focused on Hanzhong.

Zhang Fei fought bravely to be the first, fearless of death, and gave full play to the power of a peerless general.

Soon, the defenders on the tower of the city were in chaos.

In the face of Zhang Fei's strong attack, they couldn't resist it, and when Zhang Fei went up the ladder to the city tower, the situation was completely different, and they couldn't defend at all.

Wudu was too guarded with disbelief.

He muttered:

"No, it can't ......"

He couldn't believe that he had already expressed his determination to live and die with the city, why he would be easily defeated by the enemy, and he was already in danger.

Obviously it doesn't say so in the book, isn't it because you have the determination to die that you can stop the enemy?

Seeing Zhang Fei rushing over, Wu Du Taishou panicked and said:

"Stop him and take these enemies down!"

But now it's too late, how are they the opponents of Zhang Fei, who is full of firepower. Zhang Fei killed one by one, extremely fierce, like a Tai Sui in the sky.

Everyone was shocked.

Soon, the defenders on the tower were in a rout.

Wudu Taishou breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew he couldn't change anything.

Finally, he sighed and said:

"Humble duty is not inferior to the prime minister!"

is to directly draw the sword and commit suicide.

With the suicide of Wudu Taishou, the other soldiers also lost the determination to resist, so they surrendered.

It is easier than Xu Shu thought to distinguish it.

Even Ma Chao felt that it was not difficult to distinguish between the attack, and at this moment he said a little unbelievable:

"This Zhang Yide really lives up to his reputation."

Although Ma Chao has never fought with Zhang Fei, he has heard of Zhang Fei's name, and now he can judge that Zhang Fei may not be his opponent.

Xu Shu also nodded with satisfaction and said:

"If we take the lower division, our army will be able to capture the entire Wudu, and maybe when the time comes, there will be a chance to counterattack Xiliang."

Ma Chao was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said:

"Now that Liu Jingzhou has the ambition to revive the Han Dynasty, I believe that it won't be long before Liu Jingzhou can reorganize Liangzhou."

After the previous deflated, Ma Chao understood.

No matter how strong a person's strength is, it can't change the final battle situation. He is strong in his own force, but he can't report Xu Chu urgently, and the two are evenly divided, and it is difficult to distinguish between the top and the bottom.

Back then, Lu Bu was known as the world's number one fierce general, didn't he also become a prisoner and was killed by Cao Cao?

In the final analysis, it has to be a strong force.

With General Ma fleeing, there seem to be only two forces in the world.

Liaodong stayed out of the matter and could not be counted in it.

And Jiaozhou Shixie has already shown favor to Liu Qi, and there will be no problem in coming under Liu Qi's command in the future.

They and Cao Cao were mortal enemies, so they could only take refuge in Liu Qi.

In fact, following Liu Qi is not necessarily a bad thing, if Liu Qi can really rejuvenate the Han family, their Ma family is also a minister of the Xinghan Dynasty.

Ma Chao does have ambitions in his heart.

But now, he has realized that his ambitions are so unrealistic, and it is better not to mess around.

If you choose to be self-reliant now, whether it is Cao Cao or Liu Qi.

Both can be beaten.

Seeing Zhang Fei enter the city, after a short time, the city gate slowly opened.

Xu Shu and his entourage led the troops into the city.

But that's not their ultimate goal.

Although this is the county seat of Wudu, there are Cao Cao's soldiers and horses in other parts of Wudu, and it is not excluded that Cao Cao will divide his troops to support.

Anyway, the task that Liu Qi gave to Xu Shu was to capture Wudu.

As for the Xiliang Army, it was an unexpected joy.

In fact, at the beginning, Liu Qi attacked Wudu, and he also wanted to connect Xiliang. Unexpectedly, before he could make a move, Ma Teng and the others had already been blown up by Cao Cao.

It was unexpected.

Now going south is also a coincidence.

And this battle has just begun, and all eyes are focused on this place in Hanzhong.