killed the defenders and generals in the city, and then captured Donglai City with the cooperation of the naval army. ”

Liu Bei was sad when he heard this, Donglai City was a city that Liu Bei had occupied at a huge cost, but now it was attacked by Cao's army, which Liu Bei could not tolerate.

Huang Zhong said: "Lord, after Cao Ang captured Donglai, he should have rested in the city, so our army still has a chance." ”

Huang Zhong was very confident in Liu Bei's strength, thinking that as long as he could hold Cao Ang back, everything could be saved if Liu Xie led the army to arrive.

Liu Bei thought for a moment and said: "There is news from Bokang's side, Cao Ang's strength is extremely strong, and even Zhao Yun has been defeated on the battlefield, and our army may not be able to resist it." ”

Huang Zhong's face changed slightly, what Liu Bei said was the truth, Zhao Yun's bravery, he had personally experienced it, even Zhao Yun was broken, they really couldn't resist it.

Liu Bei continued: "If our army retreats, then Cao Ang will inevitably take advantage of the victory to pursue, and then our army may be in danger. ”

"But what if you don't back down?" Huang Zhong asked worriedly.

"If our army retreats, Yanzhou will be lost.

Yanzhou is an important town, if Yanzhou is lost, the north will be in chaos, and then Yuan Benchu will have the opportunity to reap the benefits.

And if our army retreats, it will let Yanzhou fall.

No matter which way it goes, our army will not be able to take it. Liu Bei said resolutely.

Huang Zhong was silent after listening, Liu Bei was more thoughtful than him when he considered things, and he couldn't find a more suitable way.

"Report!" A scout rushed in from outside.

"What's the matter?" Liu Bei asked.

The scout knelt on the ground and reported: "Lord Qi, the envoys sent by the Cao army are on their way to Yecheng. ”

Liu Bei's face was cloudy, and he sent someone over so quickly, Cao Ang was clearly a demonstration.

"What do you think we should do?" Liu Bei asked Huang Zhong and Zhang Fei.

Huang Zhong and Zhang Fei were silent, Cao Ang moved so quickly, they were also caught off guard, and they didn't know Cao Ang's details at all.

"My lord, Cao Ang came prepared this time, and my army may not be able to match it. If the lord is willing to abandon the city and leave, then he can still escape Cao Ang's pursuit. Huang Zhong suggested after groaning for a while.

Liu Bei shook his head and sighed: "If I abandon the city and leave, what will the people of the world think of me Liu Bei?"

How will I command the crowd in the future? Besides, Yanzhou is the homeland of the Han Dynasty, how can I abandon it. ”

Huang Zhong and Zhang Fei glanced at each other, they also knew that Yanzhou was the homeland of the Han Dynasty, and they couldn't just give up, so they both persuaded Liu Beidao.

"My lord, you are a member of the royal family, if you die, Your Majesty and the Queen Mother will be furious, and Cao Ang will definitely be severely punished at that time."

Huang Zhong continued: "And Cao Ang has been coveting the north all these years and wants to replace it.

If he occupies Yanzhou, he will definitely have a conflict with Yuan Benchu, and Yuan Benchu will definitely take the opportunity to eradicate Cao Ang.

If the lord stays in Yanzhou, not only will he not be able to help Yuan Shao at that time, but he will let Cao Ang sit big. ”

Liu Bei was silent, what Huang Zhong said was not unreasonable, Yanzhou is the homeland of the Han Dynasty, and it must not fall into the hands of Cao Ang.

But Liu Bei was reluctant to go to Yanzhou, after all, this was his hometown and the place where he had struggled.

"My lord, the last general asks to lead his troops to the battlefield to recapture the front line and buy more time for the lord." Huang Zhong proposed.

Liu Bei looked at Huang Zhong, he knew that this was the best way to solve it.

But Huang Zhong was his old subordinate, and Liu Bei couldn't bear Huang Zhong to take risks, so he refused.

"The front line is very dangerous, and if you go, it will be difficult to come back. If you really want to share my worries, then protect this place for me. ”

"My lord, the front line is the ancestral business of the Liu family, how can I sit idly by." Huang Zhong said indignantly.

"Then General Bergui will personally lead the army to the front line, and if something happens, ask Zilong for help." Liu Bei finally compromised.

"The last will obey." Huang Zhong saluted respectfully, Liu Bei trusted him, and Huang Zhong was very grateful.

"My lord, my subordinates are also willing to go with General Huang." Zhang Fei also stood up and asked for battle.

After Liu Bei thought for a while, he nodded and said, "Yide, then I'll trouble you." ”

Zhang Fei is a fierce general, if he is there, Huang Zhong can save a lot of trouble.

Seeing this, the others said: "My lord, I am willing to go to the front line with General Zhang." ”

Liu Bei looked at everyone and finally said, "Okay, then you will go to the front line with Yide." ”

Liu Bei secretly scolded Liu Biao in his heart for being a waste, and he actually dropped the chain at such a time, otherwise they would not be passive.

"Be careful, Yide." Liu Bei admonished.

"Lord, you can rest here with peace of mind, and after our army returns to the division, we will definitely be able to kill Cao Ang and avenge the lord." Huang Zhong assured.

Liu Bei nodded, then looked at Liu Chan, and then said, "Child, Dad is leaving Xuchang." ”

"Father!" Liu Chan cried, he didn't want Liu Bei to leave.

Liu Bei touched Liu Chan's head and said, "When your father is away, you have to take care of yourself." ”

Liu Chan nodded vigorously, he knew that he couldn't be a burden to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei turned his head to look at Zhang Fei and Guan Yu and said: "You follow Yide to the front line together, once you encounter difficulties, you must obey Yide's command, don't be reckless." ”

"Whoa!" Several people replied.

"Yide, I hope I won't regret it." Liu Bei glanced at Zhang Fei solemnly.

Zhang Fei arched his hand and smiled: "Don't worry, my lord, I will definitely do my best." ”

Liu Bei took a deep breath and finally said, "Since that's the case, you guys should set off now."

Remember, don't be overbearing, and if you encounter an unbeatable enemy, retreat immediately. ”

"Remember!" Huang Zhong and the others clasped their fists and said.

Then Huang Zhong led an elite army and rode out of the city.

Zhang Fei, Guan Yu and others followed, they were wearing armor and holding weapons, and they were heroic.

Huang Zhong led a group of soldiers all the way south, and they did not hide their whereabouts, because Huang Zhong thought that Cao Ang would definitely send someone to spy on him.

Sure enough, not long after Huang Zhong and the others left, the secret agents of the Yanzhou Assassin Mansion discovered Huang Zhong's whereabouts and quickly passed the news to Cao Ang.

Cao Ang laughed when he saw the secret report, and said: "Come on, send an order, let Cao Hong prepare, as long as Huang Zhong dares to appear, take him down, remember, capture Huang Zhong alive." ”

"No!" The herald took the order and left.

On the other side, Huang Zhong led 500 people all the way south, but when he passed through Pingyuan County, he met Xiahou Yuan, a general under Cao Ang.

Huang Zhong snorted coldly and led the soldiers to face him.

"Who's coming? Dare to block a certain military. Xiahou Yuan said coldly.

"A certain is Huang Zhong! On the orders of the lord, I have come to take your dog's head! Huang Zhong shouted. (End of chapter)