After Cao Ren withdrew, the morale of the army finally recovered somewhat. Twenty days later, Cao Cao arrived with an army of 50,000. Cao Ren, Yu Ban, Xu Huang and others welcomed Cao Cao into the account.

Cao Cao said to everyone: "I have received your battle report!" Komeito played well! In the past, Boren was also very good. Better than you, Cao Zixiao, the general of the governor's army! ”

Cao Ren pleaded guilty. The same is true for Cao Hong, Yu Ban and others.

Cao Cao said: "Zilian, Wen Ze, you all get up." Although you are responsible for the defeat, the main thing is the fault of the main general Cao Ren.

Your misjudgment of the situation has led to lax morale and vigilance, and the blind division of troops. caused Cao Zilian to be ambushed.

Fortunately, Cao Zilian responded in time and was ambushed, and also relied on the elite soldiers and horses to fight, Guan Yujun estimated that he would also lose 10,000 people, which is acceptable! You Cao Ren's 40,000 soldiers and horses, what has become of the fight? ”

Yu Ban arched his hand and said: "The king is angry, he is forbidden to be on duty that night, he is not prepared, he does not dare to shirk responsibility, please ask the king to surrender!" "Say goodbye.

Cao Cao said: "Wen Ze is up, you persuade Cao Ren not to divide the troops, and to forge ahead slowly and steadily." Cao Ren doesn't listen, you are not the main general, what can be done! Although there is dereliction of duty, but the merits and demerits are offset, no punishment! The same is true for Cao Zilian!

Boren and Gongming broke the thief for their meritorious service, and they should be rewarded heavily, and they will go to receive the reward later. The people promised.

Cao Cao said again: "Cao Zixiao's army was defeated, and he withdrew his general to conquer the south, and temporarily replaced the general of the southern expedition." See if they can atone for their sins. If the two crimes cannot be punished together. Go and get fifty sticks. "Cao Ren thanked him. Penalties for billing.

Cao Cao whispered to Jiang Ji: "Zitong, go and tell me, if you fight lightly, you still have to fight!" Jiang Ji took the order.

After Cao Ren finished fighting, he returned to the tent. Cao Cao ordered everyone to retreat, leaving only Cao Ren.

Cao Cao got up and walked up to Cao Ren and asked, "I heard that you were beaten by Guan Yu and want to wipe your neck!" Is there such a thing? ”

Cao Ren was stunned for a moment, and then he was embarrassed. Cao Cao saw it, took the hilt of his sword and hated Cao Ren and scolded: "Why don't you learn?" Wipe your neck, learn from whom. I'm going to defeat you, and like you, my Cao Cao's ten lives are not enough.

What do you say you've learned around me! Good don't learn. Shame and then courage not to learn! Turning defeat into victory without learning! After speaking, he knocked Cao Ren hard.

Cao Ren muttered: "Which one is more mouthy!" Yes, the little brother was confused for a while. Seeing that Nanyang was close at hand, it was sudden. Alas! This is also why I underestimated Guan Yu to cause this situation! ”

Cao Cao said: "You don't know! Huanjie brought back news that Sun Quan had attacked Jingzhou and was counterattacked by Liu Bei from Yizhou. 40,000 people were lost. Cao Ren was shocked.

Cao Cao continued: "Is your ass better?" ”

Cao Ren said: "Fortunately, the king's subordinates are merciful." ”

Cao Cao smiled: "Since it's okay, let's go and reorganize the army, meet Liu Bei, and look at the old opponent!" Cao Ren promised.

Cao Cao led the generals to battle, and Liu Bei also led the three armies. The two armies of Cao and Han faced each other. Jiang Ji said next to Cao Cao: "Is the king going out to see Liu Bei?" ”

Cao Cao said: "No need, there's nothing to say." Liu Bei is not a person who moves in a few words! Marching with drums. ”

The war drums beat in the Cao army, and Xu Huang led the troops and horses of his headquarters out of the battle. The Han army was directed by Guan Yu to meet the battle. The two armies will be handed over to each other and to each other.

After a long battle, Liu Bei's banner moved forward in the Han army. Cao Cao stared at it, Liu Bei was dressed in fine armor, and slowly marched across the horse and under his banner. Cao Cao did not hesitate, marched with a bang, the king flag stood up, Cao Cao was wearing a military uniform, driving a chariot to approach.

Both sides exercised restraint and only put pressure on the other side and did not commit to the main force.

Guan Yu and Xu Huang shook their spirits and fought hard to boost morale.

Cao Cao first saw that Xu Huang was defeated by Guan Yu, and gradually lost his support. Cao Cao immediately led the army to be escorted again, and Liu Bei did not back down and went into battle in person. The two armies fought until dark, regardless of victory or defeat, and each collected his troops and returned to his camp. Thousands of people were lost each.

After returning to the camp, Cao Cao sighed: "But in ten years, Liu Bei can compete with me." ”

Then Cao Cao laughed and said: "This is Liu Xuande, don't think of him as a hero, so there is fun in chasing deer." The order was sent to the cavalry of Zhang He in Guanzhong to hurry up. The same is true for Hefei Zhangliao. Liu Bei must not be allowed to develop, this is a problem for his henchmen. The men did as promised. Cao Cao reorganized his troops and horses to prepare for a big battle.

After Liu Bei returned to the camp, he couldn't help but say: "Cao Cao's forces are still strong!" ”

Zhang Fei said: "Big brother doesn't need to worry, I'll poke him a few transparent holes tomorrow." The crowd laughed.

Liu Bei said: "Although Cao Cao came in person, the hearts of the people of Nanyang have returned to me, and it is no longer Cao Cao's place." ”

Fa Zheng said: "My lord, although Nanyang is already in the pocket of our army, Cao Cao will not retreat easily. ”

Liu Bei said: "What do you have to say about filial piety? ”

Fa Zheng said: "My lord, at this time, when the army is engaged, it is said from the hearts of the people that whoever retreats first will lose, and the first to retreat is to show weakness." From Cao Cao's personality, Cao Cao is a person who is difficult to desire and extremely stubborn.

From the military point of view, Cao Cao also understood the importance of Nanyang, as long as Nanyang was abandoned, the Central Plains would be shaken, and there would be no peace south of the Yellow River. Therefore, Cao Cao will confront our army for a long time, looking for fighters, and defeating our army in order to stabilize the Central Plains. ”

Liu Bei nodded and said, "If the letter of Longyou being attacked comes, what will happen to Cao Cao?" ”

Fa Zhengdao: "If Longyou is owned by our army, in the long run, the threat will be greater, and once Longyou is lost, Guanzhong will be restless."

However, Cao Cao surprised with his troops, and he should be careful, besides, Liangzhou, Longyou, Qiang, and Han are mixed, and there is constant turmoil, how to choose, it's hard to say! For now, get ready to fight. ”

Liu Bei said kindly: "It is with me." "The herald ordered the three armies to prepare for a big battle. Everyone promised.

A few days later, Zhang He led the cavalry of Cao's army to arrive. Cao Cao gathered nearly 80,000 troops at this time, and Zhang Liao also had nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses, and they were coming. Nanyang is sturdy, and the hearts of the people are towards Liu. After the defeat of the Koto army, there was no movement.

Cao Cao inspected the camp and saw that the generals were not in harmony, and there were doubts about whether to fight to the end. Then the congregation will be gathered to take counsel.

Cao Cao said: "The Nanyang rebellion has returned to Liu Bei, Liu Bei's army has won a new victory, Xiangyang and Fancheng have all been lost, Liu Bei's back road is stable, plus he only cares about sticking to it, our army gathered in a hurry, like a straggler, such a confrontation, there may not be any gain, I don't know what the chance of victory is!" ”

Jiang Ji said: "King Wei, I have four benefits, are you willing to listen to them?" ”

Cao Cao said: "Hurry up." ”

Jiang Jidao: "Yili our army and Liu Bei confront, the main force is gathered here, there are people with two hearts must think that Liu Bei is powerful, will connect Liu Bei, we can take the opportunity to get rid of such people, so that the upper and lower hearts are united, so as to avoid the Nanyang mutiny."

Although Liu Bei was determined for a while, Liu Bei was only one and a half states, such a large-scale battle, and the deployment of troops was so powerful, it was inevitable that he would not be strong enough, how to sow the land.

In addition, Jingzhou is short of grain, and the former Jiangdong is rumored to be Guan Yu's cross-border grain collection, how long can a state last, Yizhou is far away from Nanyang, the transportation is difficult, and the grain road is too long, so Liu Bei will be unbearable in the end.

The land of our army's eight states, Jizhou, Xuzhou, and Guanzhong are rich, and the grain and grass transported from Xuchang and Luoyang are also convenient. The large number of people does not delay farming, and the damage is naturally light.

Sanli Liu Bei and Sun Quan were originally allies, but after this battle, the alliance collapsed, and they were uniting with Sun Quan to fight back against Liu Bei. Liu Bei was unable to support himself.

Sili, the cavalry of the plains is dominant, now Liu Bei's cavalry is few, and the cavalry of our army arrives, constantly harassing Liu Bei's soldiers and horses, dragging Liu Bei down.

If you retreat into the city, you will just surround Nanyang, cut off the reinforcements first, and then capture the thief and the king, and kill Liu Bei. With these four benefits, why did King Wei withdraw from the army? At this time, as soon as he retreats, the Central Plains does not belong to the King of Wei! ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed and said: "If it weren't for Mr., I would have almost missed a major event, and the soldiers would hesitate to say that those who quit the army would be killed." ”

After Guan Yu broke Cao Ren, Liang Jia, Lu Hun and other thieves such as Kou Sun Wolf and others raised troops to contact Liu Bei and Guan Yu.

Liu Bei granted official positions, sealed letters, and ordered everyone to attack Cao Cao's grain road, and Cao Cao ordered Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu to cooperate with the full favor to sweep away.

After all, the thieves were a rabble, and they were defeated when they were killed, and they fled to Liu Bei in desperation.

Zhang Liao also led his troops to make peace with Cao Cao, who ordered him to settle at Queweipo and oppress Fancheng. Cao Cao sent Huan Jie to talk about Sun Quan again, and Huan Jie entered Chai Sangyan to attack Liu.