The Wei army defeated Ma Chao for a while, and the morale rose slightly, but Xu Huang couldn't be happy.

For the Xiliang army, these losses were just scratching the itch in their boots, failing to intercept Ma Chao, and the reinforcements were delayed, and the situation was still not optimistic.

When he was worried, he made a report that Xu Shu was beheaded according to the law because Ma Chao sent troops privately and violated military orders.

Xu Huang was overjoyed when he heard the report and said: "In the Xiliang Army, only Ma Chao is a fierce enemy, Xu Yuanzhi is actually a military discipline, and he cut off his arm, and God helps me." ”

But he knew that Xu Shu was resourceful and did not dare to be careless, so he sent scouts to carefully monitor the enemy camp, and he was sure that Ma Chao was escorted to Luoyang before he could rest assured.

When he was waiting for reinforcements to prepare for a counterattack, suddenly Hanoi Taishou Miao Shang hurriedly came to the camp and reported the rumors in the Central Plains that the Huainan soldiers and horses were annihilated, the people were captured, Cao Cao was killed, and the people in the territory were shaken.

"Impossible, this must be Xu Shu sending people to spread rumors!" Xu Huang scolded Miao Shang and said coldly: "Wei Wangji has his own natural appearance, even if he is defeated, he still has the protection of Xu Chu and Cao Chun, how can he worry about his life?" ”

At this time, the news in the camp had also spread, and the Wei army was in a panic, and Xu Huang issued an order strictly forbidding the army to discuss this matter.

I didn't want Miao Shang to come again the next day, but with the official document sent by Cao Pi, Xu Huang was stunned when he saw the obituary, and his mind was blank.

I want to join the rebel army because of the corruption of the government, and later accompanied Yang Feng to escort the east, and was invited by the full favor, with Cao Cao as the hero of the world, and worshiped as the master.

After more than ten years of changes, birth and death, seeing that the great success was about to be completed, Cao Cao died in Huainan, which made Xu Huang fall into the darkness and lose his direction.

When he was at a loss, he suddenly reported to the horse: "Xu Shu divided his troops and marched to Taihang Mountain, crossed the river to attack the wild king." ”

Miao Shang was shocked: "This must be Xu Shu who heard that the first king was killed, and took the opportunity to send troops." If the wild king is lost, Wen County is in danger, and troops should be sent to rescue him as soon as possible. ”

Xu Huang gathered his mind and asked, "How many soldiers and horses cross the river?" ”

Tanma replied: "There are 3,000 cavalry in the front army and 20,000 infantry in the rear army, and they are crossing the river by bridge. ”

Xu Huang sneered: "Hmph, this is a plan to lure the enemy, don't pay attention to it." ”

Miao Shang hurriedly said: "The wild king only has 5,000 defenders, most of whom are sent by the people, if you don't save them, I am afraid it will be difficult to defend them for a long time." ”

Xu Huang said: "Xu Shu is resourceful, and now he punishes Ma Chao, and he can't attack me, so he takes the wild king in a roundabout way!" This is a plan to lure me to send troops to rescue, there will be an ambush on the road, if I go to rescue, I will be in the middle of the plan! ”

Miao Shang said worriedly: "If the wild king is lost, the defense line here will be useless, and the general must not be unguarded." ”

Xu Huang snorted coldly: "There are only 3,000 cavalry, and there are no baggage equipment, how can you do it?" Although the wild king is close to Wen County, but far away from the Han army camp, even if the city is taken, the grain and grass can not be sustained, I only need to send troops to rob the grain, its lone army is outside, without a fight and defeated. ”

"Shogun Takami!" Miao Shang breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the Jishui defense line was held, the Han army would be alone in depth, and it would indeed be difficult to succeed.

Xu Huang ordered Miao Shang to stay in the army for the time being, appease the people, Cao Cao was killed, the army's heart was shaken, and now is not a good opportunity to send troops, so he can only wait for Cao Xiu's troops to arrive, and then discuss the strategy of breaking the enemy.

I personally went out of the camp to see the movements of the Han army, only to see the flags fluttering on the opposite riverbank, the dust was flying, the cavalry was galloping back and forth, and the sound of horses' hooves was like thunder.

Xu Huang observed for a moment, and saw that the cavalry formation was scattered, and the men and horses occasionally collided with the crowded, and asked, "Who is the commander of the troops?" ”

The scout replied, "This person's name is Pang De, and he is Ma Chao's general. ”

Xu Huang frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Ma Chao was escorted away, Ma Dai went to attack the wild king again, Xu Shu led the Xiliang army with a partial general, could it be that he deliberately made the deception impossible?" ”

After observing for a while, he saw that although Pang De was strong, it was difficult to restrain those Xiliang troops, and even quarreled with several generals, so he didn't care and returned to the camp.

Miao Shang also watched in front of the camp for a while, and sighed: "Since Dong Zhuo, the Xiliang army has also been in trouble with the country!" Its soldiers are strong and strong, brave and good at fighting, and now they are patrolling along the river, showing off their might, and they are taking the opportunity to disturb the hearts of our army! ”

Xu Huang said with a smile: "The Ming Mansion doesn't know the soldiers, how can you see through the mystery?" Xu Shu sent Pang De to send troops, which seemed to be patrolling and pretentious, but in fact it was for military training. However, the training of soldiers and horses, the formation of the army, it takes years and months, how can it be achieved overnight? ”

"It turned out to be a military training!" Miao Shang suddenly said: "Since Ma Chao and Ma Dai are not in the army, and no one in the enemy camp is the general's opponent, why not take this opportunity to cross the river, break through the enemy camp, and recapture Heyang?" ”

Xu Huang shook his head and said: "Xu Shu sent Ma Dai to feint to attack the wild king, there must be precautions in the camp, and it is better not to go out lightly, it is better to wait for General Cao to arrive, and then make a discussion." ”

Miao Shang shook his head secretly, although Xu Huang has the ability to use soldiers, but he is too stable, hesitant, and misses the opportunity, is this the material for being a general?

If Zhang Liao and Xiahou Yuan were replaced, they would have gathered men and horses to kill the other side at this time, and when Ma Dai turned back, he would have broken through the enemy camp as soon as possible and won a complete victory.

Presumably it was a few times in front of the Han army, fearful, plus Zhang Liao, Le Jin, Xiahou Yuan and others were captured successively, all the generals of the Wei camp were in danger, and Xu Huang was also sad that the rabbit died and the fox died, so he took self-protection as the top.

The people in the Wei camp were different, the morale was low, and Xu Huang was also sad because of Cao Cao's death, and he couldn't sleep all night until dawn.

In his sleep, he suddenly heard the call of his own soldiers, and hurriedly got up in his clothes, and he was already three poles in the morning, and he reported to Malay, Li Yan crossed Jishui overnight, led 20,000 troops to take the wild king, and the guards urgently asked for help.

Xu Huang was shocked: "I was still building a pontoon bridge yesterday, how can I cross the river overnight?" ”

The soldier replied: "They have already prepared the ferry, and it is a bluff to build a bridge." ”

Xu Huang's face changed greatly, and he frowned and said: "The virtual one is real, and Xu Shu has one more step." ”

Miao Shang also hurried over when he heard the news, and hurriedly said: "20,000 horses are besieging the wild king, I am afraid it will be difficult to hold on, and the general will quickly send troops to support." ”

Xu Huang's face sank like water, pacing back and forth in the tent, but finally shook his head and said: "Xu Shu sent 20,000 elite soldiers to attack the city, and Ma Dai has 3,000 Xiliang cavalry. If the troops are divided to rescue, the few soldiers will be broken by them, and they will not be able to fight unless they are relatives. If he leaves the camp, Xu Shu will send troops to attack the camp, which is exactly what he wants! ”

"Alas, if you look forward and backward like this, when will you be able to retreat from the enemy?" Miao Shang's family members were all in the wild king, seeing that Xu Huang was still hesitant, he couldn't care about his identity, and said loudly: "Yesterday I didn't strike first, but now I am being controlled by him, taking care of one and losing the other, General Xu is digging his own grave." ”

"Presumptuous!" Xu Huang was furious and said in a deep voice: "A certain soldier has been used for many years, don't you know the art of war?" Xu Shu is a wise man, and you and other Confucian scholars know the truth and the truth? ”

Miao Shang was so anxious that he stomped his feet, so he had to intercede again: "General Xu, this is not the time to argue, saving soldiers is like fighting fires, please send troops quickly." ”

Xu Huang also knew that the situation was critical, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "For today's plan, I have to break the cauldron and save Zhao from Wei to save the situation." ”

Miao Shang was surprised: "The general wants to cross the river to attack the camp?" ”

Xu Huang nodded and said: "Otherwise, I can't turn the tide, there is no general in the enemy camp today, and I look at the Xiliang army very loosely." If Xu Shu thought that we were too discouraged to send troops because of the new mourning of the King of Wei, we would just be unprepared to attack him. ”