Chapter 326: Fierce
The one who led his troops out of the city was the few important generals in Cao's army, Xiahou Yuan, the guardian of the west.
Xiahou Yuan was a relative general of Cao's camp who was known for his bravery. He often led the side troops to stand alone and used strange troops. Therefore, he was known as "Dianjun Academy Captain, 500 in three days and 1,000 in six days".
Previously, he and Xu Huang led troops to attack the Taiyuan bandit Shang Yao, and within a month, they conquered more than 20 troughs. The battle, which was originally expected to last for more than half a year, quickly ended, so the troops became the closest mobile force to Guanxi, and then they made great efforts to enter Hanzhong and support Zhang Lu.
But how could Cao Gong use troops so easily? The only thing he entered Hanzhong was Xu Huang's troops. After several days of rest in Chang'an, this army was wearing double flags and filled the marching ranks with temporary requisitions, creating the illusion of ten thousand people with thousands of people. Xiahou Yuan's troops were stationed in Chang'an City.
Such lurking is by no means easy. Not to mention the huge number of food and fodder consumed every day; the movements of thousands of soldiers and thousands of war horses are so intense, relying on Zhong Yao's talents, no matter how hard he tries his best, he cannot hide it from Ma Chao for a long time.
In fact, Han Sui put in great effort to participate; generals including Liang Xing, Cheng Yi and others also helped a little more or less.
Over the past period of time, in order to compete for the support of the generals of Guanzhong, the Cao and Liu families have been sending envoys and put forward increasingly generous conditions. Some conditions are even something that the generals of Guanzhong have been unable to rebel for decades, and now they are within their reach. Isn’t this a matter of being defeated? The only trouble is Ma Chao, a guy who takes fighting as his responsibility and is determined not to bow his knees to anyone.
Too many people are tired of Ma Chao. Ma Chao must die.
Today is the best opportunity.
When Ma Chao's troops were tired, Liang Xing, Cheng Yi, Zhang Heng and Ma Wan led the troops to surround him on three sides, and Xiahou Yuan was waiting for an opportunity to attack in Chang'an City. Everything was already calculated. Ma Chao relied on his courage and actually drove straight to the city with his personal guards, waiting for his neck to be stuffed under the guillotine.
At this point, when Ma Chao was in a surprise attack, he did not retreat and dared to attack against the trend, Xiahou Yuan was even more happy. He immediately sent people to encircle him, and the sound of killing sounded throughout the four fields.
Pang De on the other side of Zhongwei Bridge was shocked and wanted to lead his troops to rescue him. But Liang Xing and four other generals drove forward and instantly wrapped him into the chaos.
Ma Chao was surrounded.
But he was not afraid at all. He waved his spear, one-eight-foot-long spear, and continued to move forward. Wherever he went, the cavalry of Cao's army flew everywhere and screamed in pain.
The spear in his hand was very heavy, and it was very difficult for ordinary people to hold it. But Ma Chao used it to move it, as if a black giant python was hovering and flying in the air, like thunder and lightning.
Judging from the entire battle situation south of the Wei River, Cao's army suddenly attacked, as if countless sharp blades pierced into Ma Chao's troops, and almost instantly cut it into several sections that could not be looked at from the beginning and the end. But if we only look at this point Ma Chao was in, he shouted and fought fiercely, urging the horse to gallop forward, and actually pushed the Cao army in front back with his own courage!
A long spear swung, stabbed the enemy, smashed the armor; a galloping horse trampled, crushed the body, and splashed plasma. For a moment, some people who dared to stand in front of Ma Chao died on the spot, some were caught and dying, and some were seriously injured and fled.
The vanguard of the Cao army's cavalry retreated slightly, and the infantry in the back formation arrived. Many people lowered their bodies and tried to cut off the legs of Ma Chao's mount with a knife. Some people stayed far away, risking shooting at their own soldiers, and they took the bow and arrow to shoot.
However, at this time, Ma Chao's subordinates also arrived bravely, and arranged scattered attacks for their leaders, surrounded him and continued to move forward!
Almost in the blink of an eye, Cao's army went from raiding to trying hard to stabilize the position, and then to scattering his soul. Ma Chao forced himself to break out of a bloody path, pointing straight to Xiahou Yuan's bloody path!
"Bastard!" Xiahou Yuan couldn't help but curse.
But he is also an extremely experienced general. He knows very well that he cannot give in at this time! His troops are several times more powerful than he has the intention to make plans and have all the advantages. As long as he fights back this wave of impact, the enemy will inevitably decline and win this battle!
Thinking of this, Xiahou Yuan rushed forward.
The two armies fought again.
Blood mist evaporates, people are surging and horses are swaying.
The long weapons of both sides collided with each other, making a crisp sound like rain. The crisp sound was then covered by the muffled sound of horses and human bodies.
Xiahou Yuan turned sideways in time as he was about to collide with the enemy cavalry, avoiding a spear that was stabbing hard, and stabbing the iron spear in his hand into the opponent's chest. The huge impact force caused the enemy to be taken away from the war horse, and his limbs twitched and flew in the air for about a foot, and finally fell to the ground with his iron spear.
Xiahou Yuan's horse galloping speed also slowed down slightly. He pulled out his ring-headed knife and waved it, and opened three or four spears that stabbed him one after another. In a hurry, he raised his eyes and looked forward, and instantly broke out in cold sweat.
The tall figure wearing fish scale armor, covered with brocade robe and ferocious beast-faced helmet had arrived in front of him. Xiahou Yuan could almost see the ferocious eyes under the eaves of the helmet!
As Ma Chao approached, a terrible wind roared over his head.
Xiahou Yuan knew nothing was wrong only by hearing the sound of the wind. He roared and held the knife in both hands to block it with all his might.
As the swords and spears hit each other, Xiahou Yuan felt that the palms of his hands seemed to be hit by hundreds of kilograms of iron hammers, and there was a severe pain from his forearm to his shoulders. The ring-headed sword made of fine iron burst into pieces, and sharp fragments flew everywhere. A fragment happened to fly past Xiahou Yuan's cheek, tearing a long hole.
Xiahou Yuan could not control this at all. He turned over and threw his body to the side of the war horse, and narrowly avoided the iron spear that had not yet been exhausted.
This action is entirely up to holding the head and neck of the war horse with both hands, and the requirements for equestrianism and mental strength are extremely high. Moreover, there are cavalry teams fighting intensively around. If they fall off, they may be trampled into meat paste by the war horse. However, even so, he is unwilling to continue fighting with Ma Chao!
This person's courage is nothing to possess, he is like a beast!
The war horse ran forward a few more steps, and suddenly he was a little quieter. It turned out that he had left the battle circle and was almost at the waterside. Xiahou Yuan's entourage rushed up: "General! General! Ma Chao did not stop. He led dozens of cavalry and fled west along the Wei River!"
Xiahou Yuan looked around and saw that the battle between the two sides of the Wei River was still there, but his advantage was gradually becoming obvious. I think Ma Chao knew that if the fight continued, he would inevitably be trapped by more troops. It would be better to leave the brigade and escape at full speed, and perhaps he would have a chance to make a comeback.
This person was able to give up his family's years of mercy without hesitation, and his ruthlessness was also extraordinary.
You can't let him go!
When Xiahou Yuan was about to call the order, his voice was suddenly blocked by the salty phlegm that surged into his throat. He possessed himself, gasped for a few times before he could barely recover.
"General, how are you?" the subordinates asked in surprise.
Chapter completed!