The Xuzhou Army was defeated once again. This is the third time. This time it would have been the closest to success. But just when they were about to break through Gaoshun's army of thousands of foot soldiers. Zhang Liao appeared in due course with the cavalry who had just left the battlefield. A rain of arrows and a charge smashed them.
Cao Bao saw that he was about to leave the boundary of Xuzhou. I also caught sight of the expression on Guan Yu's face next to him, which was taunting. His face couldn't hold it anymore. Can't help shouting: "Erlangs. Mi Zhu betrayed the lord. He is fleeing to Jingzhou with his family's belongings. Just rush over. Whoever snatches the golden silk woman counts."
Who doesn't know that Mi's family is Xuzhou's foremost rich man. If he runs away with his family. The belongings you carry with you are definitely an unimaginable number. Under the reward, there must be a brave man. Cao Bao give this order. The soldiers of the Xuzhou Army were blushing. It seems that what is waiting for them is not the shining sharp arrows and guns. But piles of gold and silver jewelry. Beautiful girls one by one. They screamed and rushed up. Although the arrow on the opposite side rained down. The soldiers of the Xuzhou Army who launched the impact fell one after another. No one backed away this time. Just stepping on the body of the same robe forward, forward, and then forward.
Seeing that his soldiers will soon rush to the front of the Jingzhou Army. Cao Bao was smug in his heart. I felt the earth tremble in a trance. Can't help being excited. Unexpectedly, tens of thousands of infantry can produce such an effect in a rush. It's not inferior to the scene of galloping horses.
Cao Bao couldn't help but glanced at Liu Bei and Guan Yu beside him. Just about to show off a few words. I felt the sky was dark. When looking up. Unconsciously surprised. I saw countless feather arrows in the sky like flying locusts. The soldiers of the Xuzhou Army in the charge collapsed like harvested crops in a blink of an eye.
Guan Yu shouted: "No. The enemy's reinforcements are here. Big brother, go quickly."
Without waiting for his words to finish. Cao Bao has turned his head. Retreated first. He saw it clearly. On the opposite side of the Jingzhou Army's two wings did not know where countless cavalry emerged. A large piece of black crushed. There are tens of thousands of people. There is only one dead if you don't run away. Liu Bei secretly said "It's a pity." Also dialed the horse back and left. Guan Yu held a big knife and guarded him tightly.
Liu Bei and others ran all the way. Escape five or six miles. From time to time there was a scream of screams behind him. Being in a panic. Then I heard a blast of wind in my ears. A short gun flew past him. Penetrated the back of a soldier in front of him. Nail the soldier with the horse to the ground. It shows how powerful this shot is.
When Guan Yu saw this, he was even more cautious. Hold the big knife tightly and concentrate on alert. Suddenly shouted. The knife light flashed. Just listen to the sound of "dang". A short spear was knocked off by him. Somersaulted in the air. Stabbing in front of Cao Bao's horse ass. The horse hurts. "Tweet" a mournful cry. People stand up. Cao Bao fell to the ground. Cao Bao couldn't get up. The horse's hoof with a big mouth fell down. Is stepping on his lap. Cao Bao let out a scream of "Ah". Fainted on the spot. Left and right to rescue him in a hurry.
This short gun was thrown. If it weren't for Guan Yu's eyesight and quick hands. Block that. Then Liu Bei was going to pierce his heart cold. Guan Yu felt furious. When turning his head to look. But saw that the number of riders was hurriedly rushing. The one who rushed to the forefront was a childish teenager. There are three short guns stuck in his back. Holding an iron gun in his hand. The expression is very cold and determined. He apparently shot the two short guns just now.
The boy was near. Don't talk. He pointed the spear towards Guan Yu and stabbed him. He had apparently seen the short gun he threw being knocked off by the red-faced man just now. Know that this person is a strong enemy. This gun used a lot of strength. Fast as lightning. He arrived in front of Guan Yu in a flash. Guan Yu saw the boy's attire. Just an ordinary soldier. Where to put him in the eyes. Raising the Azure Dragon Knife was just a casual one. I felt a strong force coming. Hastily put away his contempt. Use your arms. Fire this gun away.
The two horses intersect. Guan Yu fought the boy for three or five rounds. See his brilliant marksmanship. No flaws. Can not help secretly praise. Hold his iron gun with a knife. He shouted in a deep voice: "Wait slowly. Guan Mou's men will not kill the unknown general. Who are you."
The boy said coldly: "Ma Chao is a small pawn in the Sixth Army of the Big Han."
Guan Yu smiled and said: "It is said that Liu Xin is thirsty for seeking talents. It turns out that they are all nonsense. Like a little brother. But he can only be a pawn. What a pity. What a pity."
Ma Chao thought about martial arts alone. Don't talk about being a captain. Even being a general is more than enough. However, Liu Xin only arranged for him to start at a young age in the Sixth Army. and so. Guan Yu's remarks were about Ma Chao's soreness. He didn't feel a little bit ashamed and turned into anger. He shouted: "If you want to fight, you will fight. What do you do with so much nonsense."
Guan Yu stopped Ma Chao to buy time for Liu Bei to escape. He glanced at it from the corner of his eye. See Liu Bei has gone far. Could not help laughing. Said: "My eldest brother is a family member of the Han family. He is a great man in the world. Little brother. If one day you feel unhappy with Liu Xin, you can come to Xuzhou to find Guan. My eldest brother will treat you like a guest. Forgive me today. Guan will no longer be accompanied. Let's say goodbye."
That's it for him. Sudden force in his hands. The Qinglong Knife rolled up a knife. Ma Chao is pondering the meaning of his remarks. Unconsciously, his hands sank. Iron spear anxious dance. Protect the whole body. When I look again. Guan Yu has already retired from a few feet away. Ma Chao is trying to catch up. Suddenly, horseshoe bursts behind him. One person shouted: "Don't chase the poor."
When Ma Chao looked back. It was Zhao Yun who hurried to arrive. Had to be enough for the iron gun. Reined the war horse. Angrily back.
"Passing orders to the three armies. Hurry up and clean up the battlefield. There must be no omissions." Zhao Yun commanded. Da Ma came to Ma Chao. Praised. "Good Ma Chao. No wonder the lord said. Your martial arts are not under Zhao. I saw you today. It really deserves your reputation."
Ma Chao said in surprise: "General Zhao. You mean the lord knows my martial arts. How is this possible? He only asked me to be a pawn."
Zhao Yun said with a smile: "Our lord always acts unexpectedly. It is not something we can guess as a subordinate. Regarding your affairs, the lord has specifically explained it. Let you start from a young age step by step. In the future, it will become a big one. You know. Even Sun Ce, the lord’s son-in-law, started as a recruit."
Ma Chao just suddenly. Feeling ashamed. He folded his hands and said, "If the general hadn't waked up, Ma Chao had almost gone astray."
Zhao Yun has excellent eyesight. From a distance, I saw Guan Yu and Ma Chao muttering something there. He knew that Ma Chao was unwilling to be just a pawn. I'm afraid he was bewitched by Guan Yu. This tells him the whole story. See Ma Chao already understand. Zhao Yun said with a smile: "Okay. Don't think about it. Hurry up and help clean up the battlefield. Remember. All dead and seriously injured horses must have four hooves cut off."
At this time. Zhang Liao and Gao Shun have already rushed over. All the salutes said: "Thanks to the general's timely rescue. Otherwise, today's affairs will be really difficult."
In the past, the commander of the Fourth Army was Zhao Yun. Although both commanders of the army. However, Zhao Yun's position in the military is obviously higher than Zhang Liao. See Zhang Liao coming. Zhao Yun suddenly sank. Said: "General Zhang. Why did you put those ten thousand infantrymen in use. The cavalry suffered such a huge loss. How did you explain to the lord?"
Although this battle was won. And it's a big win. But thanks to Zhao Yun's timely arrival. Otherwise, it is difficult to say how much the 5,000 cavalry of the Fourth Army can save. Even so, more than half has been lost. And these cavalry were brought out by Zhao Yun himself. His feelings for these cavalry are naturally different.
Zhang Liao was born in the state army. Always proud of his riding and shooting skills. But just now I saw Zhao Yun commanding the cavalry. It's like moving clouds and flowing water. Only then did I know what is beyond the sky. There are people outside. and. This time the cavalry of the Fourth Army suffered such a big loss. Except Guan Yu is brave and invincible. He did not give full play to the mobility of the cavalry and the cavalry and shooting tactics. It is also an important reason.
Thought of this. Zhang Liao jumped down from the horse. Abandoned the big knife. Bow down to the ground. Loudly said: "Zhang knows that he was wrong. Please Zhao Yun tie Zhang back to Xiangyang. Handed over to the lord."
Gao Shun hurriedly said: "General Zhao. This is not all General Zhang's fault. Those 10,000 foot soldiers are all recruits just recruited. General Zhang is worried that they are not well versed in the battle formation. So let them be responsible for guarding Mr. Mi's convoy. And. Did not throw them into the battlefield..."
Zhao Yun waved his hand. He said coldly: "What about recruits. Don't really go through the baptism of the battlefield. You can never become a good soldier. General Zhang still asks to get on the horse. How to send off. Zhao does not have this power. Let's wait until I see the lord."
At this time. Ma Chao rides over. He folded his hands and said: "General Kai. The battlefield has been cleaned up. The remains of all the soldiers who have died have been collected. When will you leave? Please show me the army."
Although this battle wiped out almost all of the five thousand men and horses Liu Bei had brought from Xiaopei and the thirty thousand Xuzhou Army that Tao Qian temporarily handed over to him. But the loss of the Fourth Army was also very heavy. The cavalry alone lost more than half. Those steppers have been stationed in Xuzhou with Zhang Liao for more than two years. I had already seen the hope of going home. After the result of this war. Many people will never see the sun in Jingzhou anymore. Fortunately. The rules set by Liu Xin. Whenever possible. The remains of the fallen soldiers must be transported back. Grand burial. For these soldiers who miss their hometown. Can be regarded as a small comfort.
Zhao Yun watched these living beings turn into icy corpses in a blink of an eye. Could not help but sighed to the sky. He asked solemnly: "What's the situation with the horse?"
Ma Chao pointed behind him. Said: "Follow the general's orders. All the casualties of the horses have all four hooves cut off. Remove the saddles. It's just..."
Zhao Yun's face sank. Drinking asked: "Just what."
Ma Chao frowned. Said: "It's just an inventory. There are still four unowned military horses missing. May I ask the general. Do you want to send someone to search around?"