Xi Zhicai was dying and unconscious.

Xiahou Yuan told Cao Cao that after they arrived at Hucheng Pavilion, they realized that the camp was lax and decided to fight and decide to make a quick decision.

However, when they entered the camp, they realized that it was an empty camp.

Not only that, the camp was filled with fire-driven objects.

Xi Zhicai immediately realized that they had been trapped, so he wanted to evacuate the camp. But unexpectedly, ambush suddenly appeared around the camp and fired rockets into the camp. So, the entire camp turned into a sea of ​​fire. When Xi Zhicai broke through the siege, he was shot by two arrows. If it weren't for Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan and the others fought to protect him, maybe Xi Zhicai had been buried in the sea of ​​fire.

Cao Cao, confused!

Thinking back to the beginning, it was Wei Zi and Xi Zhicai who persuaded each other, and Cao Cao finally made up his mind.

But in the blink of an eye, Wei Zi died, and Xi Zhicai was still in danger...

The terribleness of the war is undoubtedly more prominent. At the beginning, both of them were thinking of following Cao Cao to make achievements. Who would have expected that they would become like this before they made a contribution. Looking at Xi Zhicai's pale face, Cao Cao felt heartbroken.

"Send your husband to Huanyong City immediately and do his best to treat him."

Cao Cao took off his wet battle robe and covered the unconscious Xi Zhicai.

Turning around, his face became solemn.

Crack, a silver snake flashed in the night sky, and the pale light shone on his face even more gloomy and terrifying, revealing a strong murderous aura.

"Miaocai, Yuan Rang, Zi Xiao, Wen Ze!"

"Here!"

"Let you four men lead 500 troops each and chase Ding Chen."

"Abide by the order!"

At this point, Cao Cao could not show any warmth and generosity.

Wei Zi is dead, but he can still face it calmly.

But Xi Zhicai died... After all, he was his chief planner. If he showed any warmth at this time, I am afraid that the generals around him would leave one after another tomorrow morning. Cao Cao was a smart man and knew when to make a decision.

As for Ding Chen?

It only depends on his life...

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Ding Chen was obviously very happy to be able to meet with the yellow hoof, that is, the claws and lightning.

After succeeding in the sneak attack, he rode his yellow hoof and led his troops to evacuate the Cao army camp and meet with Jia Xu.

The yellow hoof was very happy. He was able to meet the little master again and felt inexplicably happy. Along the way, the yellow hoof ran constantly until the heavy rain poured down, which was to make it honest, obey Ding Chen's command and slow down.

At dawn, Ding Chen and Jia Xu joined forces.

However, he only saw Gao Shun and Hu Cheer, Yang Aruo, the two hundred new people, and the six hundred civil servants disappeared.

Ding Chen didn't care and immediately ordered to retreat in the rain.

"Sir, how is your battle here?"

When Jia Xu heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "Ziyang doesn't have to worry. With a big fire, he would even kill Cao Cao's four or five hundred people."

"Sir, it's true."

Ding Chen praised sincerely, but saw Jia Xu, and only smiled slightly, as if he didn't take it to heart.

Indeed, if it weren't for Jia Xu's design, how could he have won a great victory today?

Several consecutive battles cost Cao Cao at least a thousand soldiers. For Cao Cao, it was definitely a huge loss.

"Then, where are we going next?"

"Ao Cang!"

Jia Xu showed a look of fatigue and replied softly.

Ao Cang, located fifteen miles northeast of Xingyang County, was originally a huge granary during the Eastern Han Dynasty. However, after a series of turmoil, Ao Cang's grain had been emptied, leaving only an empty city. Arrive at Ao Cang first, and then wait for orders. I believe Hua Xiong also knows the importance and will not deliberately cause trouble for Ding Chen's evacuation from Hucheng Pavilion.

I heard that the war between Yangren is very anxious!

However, Ding Chen noticed that Jia Xu's interest did not seem to be very high.

He seemed to have something to do, and was a little absent-minded along the way. When he talked to Ding Chen, he was often distracted, which made Ding Chen feel strange.

The scorching sun is full of energy, and the clouds are clear and the fog is dissipated.

This is an excellent weather, driving away all the haze brought by yesterday's storm without a trace.

After about an hour of travel, Ding Chen ordered everyone to rest.

"Old Gao, what's wrong with sir?"

While resting, Ding Chen pulled Gao Shun aside and asked in a low voice.

Gao Shunze looked confused and whispered: "I don't know either... After repelling Cao's troops last night, the sir asked me to lead my troops away."

Seeing that Ding Chen could not find out the result, he had to give up.

"Okay, then you have a good rest.

We went tossed all night and everyone was very tired.

Let’s take a break, eat something, and wait until Yang Aruo and the others arrive, and we will set out again to reach Ao Cang before the evening.”

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Gao Shun was not polite, said to Ding Chen, and returned to the trapped soldiers.

This guy is very weird.

He doesn't like luxury or wants to enjoy it.

I occasionally drink, but never drink too much; although I like delicious food, I never linger.

Ding Chen has known Gao Shun for so long, but he has never seen him look for a woman. At his age, it should be the easiest time to get impulsive. However, it is not! Gao Shun's life is not much different from that of the ascetic monks. Most of the time, he likes to mingle with the soldiers in the military camp, eat the same meals and sleep in the same tent without any complaints.

However, it is probably because of this reason that the trapped soldiers can form combat power in such a short time!

Anyway, in Ding Chen's opinion, if it were him, he would definitely not be able to do such a level as Gao Shun.

Thinking of this, Ding Chen couldn't help but shake his head.

He leaned against a tree and closed his eyes.

In fact, he was also very tired.

Yesterday, during the day, I fought with Cao's army.

At night, he led his troops to attack and steal the camp and rob the village.

Then, he led his troops to retreat overnight and marched until dawn.

Even though he was strong, he could not bear it. At this moment, he leaned against the tree trunk and felt tired, which made him feel a little sleepy.

"Ziyang, Ziyang wakes up?"

I don’t know how long I closed my eyes, but Ding Chen suddenly heard someone calling his name.

When I opened my eyes, I saw Gao Shun's square, thick eyebrows and big eyes.

"Old Gao, am I asleep?"

Ding Chen rubbed his eyes and asked, "When is it? Have Yang Aruo and the others arrived?"

"What happened!"

"ah?"

Gao Shun said: "Yang Aruo's troops and 600 Minzhuang were chasing each other on the way to retreat.

Yang Aruo was killed in battle, and almost all the troops were wiped out by six hundred Minzhuang. Two hundred new recruits also lost their dress and only a dozen people ran back."

"What?"

Ding Chen was originally a little drowsy, but after listening to Gao Shun's words, he immediately woke up.

He stood up and looked at Gao Shun in horror.

Gao Shunze nodded with a wry smile, "Our rear army supplies are gone."

"Can you tell sir?"

"Hu Cheer has already reported."

"Where are those who escaped?"

"Stay there... I thought Cao Cao was defeated one after another after another and was unable to pursue him. But I never thought that he actually...

This is such a difficult opponent!

No wonder he was appointed as the Dianjun Academy Captain, and he was indeed very clever."

Gao Shun was filled with emotion, but Ding Chen was confused.

He always felt that things were not as simple as Gao Shun imagined, and something seemed to be wrong.

To be honest, Ding Chen did not have a particularly deep impression of Yang Aruo. Although Yang Aruo was also from Nangong Guards, he had 800 Nangong Guards and had a short time commanding. How could he establish a deep friendship with everyone?

The reason why Yang Aruo was promoted was because he performed outstandingly among the soldiers who had trapped the formation at that time.

Later, he went to the battle with Ding Chen and cooperated very well.

So when Ding Chen heard the news that Yang Aruo died in battle, he was really sad.

However, Ding Chen also understood the principle that "the general died in a hundred battles, and the horse was wrapped in a corpse." When Yang Aruo died, he would be sad, but he could not be considered sad. The reason why he felt something was wrong was because Ding Chen felt that this matter seemed a bit strange.

He followed Gao Shun to see the dozen or so defeated soldiers, and after comforting them, he asked about the situation.

It turned out that when Yang Aruo led his troops to retreat, he was chased by four groups of troops from Xiahou Dun and others. Yang Aruo was caught off guard and wanted to break through the siege, but this time Cao's army was ruthless, and he was no match for Xiahou Dun.

During the chaos, Yang Aruo was killed in battle, and his troops and the people were strong, and all his troops were wiped out.

"Where is Cao Cao's troops now?"

"I don't know very well. After we escaped, we didn't notice that Cao's army was chasing us all the way."

"Well, have a good rest. We will set off later. After arriving in Ao Cang, we will be safe."

Ding Chen comforted her and asked Gao Shun to retreat with these dozen people.

"Old Gao, pay attention to everyone's emotions and keep everyone from panic."

"Don't worry, I'll pay attention."

Ding Chen nodded and turned around and left.

He found Jia Xu next to the stream in the forest by the roadside.

But Jia Xu sat leisurely by the stream, barefoot, putting his feet into the stream, not slapping the water surface or splashing water.

Ding Chen felt a little hesitant.

But he still walked over and sat down next to Jia Xu.

He didn't say anything, just watching Jia Xu slapped the water surface like a child, and the water splashed on his face.

"call!"

Jia Xu sighed, as if satisfied with the game just now.

"You're very patient."

He said, picking up a gray, sesame-colored plain silk-footed dress from the side and putting it on, and smiling while wearing it.

"Why?"

Ding Chen asked softly.

Jia Xu put on his footwear, put on his shoes, and stood up.

"Nothing else, protect yourself."

"Self-protect?"

Jia Xu looked down at Ding Chen.

After a moment, he sighed softly and said, "Ziyang, you are too young after all!"

"What's the meaning?"

"Do you know that if you discover Cao Cao's troops and defeat them one after another, it will definitely pass it to the Prime Minister. With eight hundred people, but they have made great achievements, the Prime Minister will be very happy. But in this way, you will also become the target of public criticism."

"I do not understand."

"Haha, you really don't understand?"

Jia Xu pointed at Ding Chen and said, "The Prime Minister rose from Liangzhou and took his clan members as the core to achieve today's great cause.

All the generals under his command were related to the Prime Minister's family. Li Jue and Guo Si in Guanzhong were Niu Fu's close confidants; Fan Chou and Li Ru had close relationships. For example, Hua Xiong and Wei Yue established a foothold with outstanding military achievements, while Xu Rong, the general of the Central Army, was also close friends of the Prime Minister.

You are Cao Cao's wife's brother, and you are already suspicious of others.

And now you have made great contributions, how can you not be envied?

If you escape unstoppable in this battle, you will inevitably encounter an attack. Now, you will lose your troops and lose your generals, which can only be considered a miserable victory, and in comparison, it will be much easier. Ziyang, you must remember one sentence: The wood is in the forest, and the wind will destroy it, so you need to be careful."

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Ding Chen looked at Jia Xu with expressionless face.

"Mr. But just said that you did this to protect yourself."

"You are the chief general, and you can't escape jealousy.

I am a mere chief clerk and have always shown myself as a mediocre person. What I do is just to be with the light.

It’s just that you pulled the horse on, and it’s not easy to get out.

Yang Aruo, it’s not what you and I believe. Once he exposes me... Haha, Li Wenyou will not spare me first."

Li Wenyou is Li Ru.

After hearing Jia Xu's words, Ding Chen seemed to have some clarity.

He opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't say anything more.

Jia Xu is for himself and for Ding Chen at the same time.

Now, the war between Hulao Pass and Yang Renguan is anxious, but Ding Chen has made many achievements and has retreated without saying that he has retreated without losing his power. This will make others incompetent and will inevitably be taboo. Now, as Jia Xu said, he has lost his troops and retreated to Ao Cang, which does not seem so obvious and is not easy to be suspicious. This is definitely a good thing for Ding Chen.

As for Yang Aruo...

As Jia Xu said, he is not anyone's confidant.

Gao Shun and Ding Chen met in Luoyang Prison, and they were friends in distress.

Moreover, Gao Shun is simple-minded and obsessed with military affairs. He doesn't care about other things at all, so there is no need to worry.

Hu Cheer is Jia Xu's fellow villager, and Jia Xu even recommended him to Ding Chen.

The relationship between the two can be imagined.

Among the people who know Jia Xu's depth, Yang Aruo is an outsider.

In this case, it became natural for Jia Xu to choose Yang Aruo as cannon fodder.

This is a cruel person who uses any means to achieve his goal!

However, Ding Chen did not think there was any problem. Half of the reason Jia Xu did was that he did not want to expose himself and protect himself. The remaining half was that he was for Ding Chen and for Ding Chen's safety.

How did Ding Chen get angry?

Thinking of this, he stood up.

"Sir, you are the poisonous man of the world."

"Um?"

"But, how do you know that Cao Cao will definitely send troops to pursue him?"

"I have no idea."

Jia Xu smiled, "I just think that Cao Cao is definitely not a person who will give up according to what you said.

He suffered so much loss and would not swallow his anger. He would definitely find ways to regain his face... If Cao Cao had not pursued him, I would not care about you. However, I would still think of a way to kill Yang Aruo."

Jia Xu said something lightly.

But in Ding Chen's ears, there was a trace of gloomy aura.

He felt a little chilled in his heart, and looked at Jia Xu, unable to say a word for a long time.

Jia Xu said: "Let's go, we'll rest for so long, it's time to rush."

"Sir, do you really ignore me?"

Ding Chen took two steps and caught up with Jia Xu.

Jia Xu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly laughed and said, "Ziyang, guess?"

"I……"

Jia Xu stopped ahead.

The sun shone through the gaps between the branches and leaves, shining on his clear face.

He grinned, revealing a mouthful of snow-white teeth.

"Let's go, if I really don't care about you, I will explain it to you in advance.

It’s getting late, so we have to speed up and strive to arrive in Ao Cang before dark and report to the governor to know.”

For some reason, after hearing Jia Xu's words, Ding Chen felt relieved.

He took two steps and caught up with Jia Xu, "If you really don't care about me, then I will definitely try every means to drag you into the water."
Chapter completed!