On the 23rd, Xun Yu received news again. Along with the battle report, there was also the repeating crossbow.
After understanding what happened, Xun Yu did not dare to neglect
The news that Zhou Yu defeated Zang Ba gradually spread to the north as time went by.
Zhou Yu defeated Zang Ba, and his 40,000 infantry annihilated 30,000 cavalry!
Zhou Yu defeated Zang Ba and captured Pengcheng!
Zhou Yu defeated Zang Ba and Huainan fell!
The news spread faster and faster, and became more and more outrageous. Various rumors spread in Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Qingzhou, Yangzhou and other places near Xuzhou.
Even in Hebei and Sili, which were further away, people began to feel unrest. There were even several rebellions in Bingzhou!
On the 28th, Cao Cao, who was far away in Chang'an, had just learned that Zhou Yu was leading troops to attack Langya.
"Alas, it is no longer possible to attack Xichuan." Looking at the battle report in his hand, Cao Cao sighed.
Sima Yi said actively, "Prime Minister, Liu Cong is attacking Huainan?"
Cao Cao shook his head and said, "Yes and no."
Cao Cao did not give up, and then said, "Zhou Yu led his troops to invade Xuzhou by sea and captured Langya."
At this time, Sima Yi no longer dared to persuade Cao Cao to attack Xichuan. Liu Bei indeed had an unstable foothold, and Xichuan was much more strategic than Huainan.
In Sima Yi's opinion, getting Xichuan and giving up Huainan was a worthwhile deal. Moreover, Huainan is a plain. On the plains, the southern army and the northern army were fighting. Don't be ridiculous, the cavalry alone would crush the south to death.
So what if Liu Cong takes Huainan? After getting Cao Cao in Xichuan, can't he take care of Liu Cong who is in a corner? Unfortunately, Cao Cao will never tolerate the loss of Huainan.
"On Chuan Gu's order, Xia Houyuan and Cao Chun led 20,000 tiger and leopard cavalry as the vanguard and returned to the Central Plains to support Xuzhou!"
"promise."
Then, Cao Cao looked at Zhong Yao and Cao Hong and said, "Yuan Chang, Zi Lian, Guanzhong will be left to you."
"Prime Minister, don't worry."
At this time in Huainan, Cao and Liu's armies had also begun fighting!
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
Amidst the roaring shouts of killing, looking from the top of Hefei City, Liu Jun was like a colony of ants, pushing siege equipment towards Hefei City without fear of death!
Xiahou Dun stood and said, "Didn't Liu Jun have a very powerful catapult? Why didn't Pang Tong use a catapult?"
Zhang Liao beside him replied, "Today's move should be just a tentative siege."
When they attacked the city, scribes like Xun You did not stand at the top of the city. Therefore, Zhang Liao and Xiahou Dun could only guess this way.
However, this is exactly what they guessed. Pang Tong had also received news of Zang Ba's defeat in Xuzhou, and he was testing whether Cao's army was still mentally stable.
A large part of Cao's army in Huainan were from Qingzhou, Xuzhou and Yanzhou. If they knew that there was a problem in their rear, would they still have the intention to fight here?
"Ding ding ding..."
After a golden sound, Liu Jun retreated like a tide. Pang Tong stood on the chariot, looked at the blood-stained city wall and sighed, "It seems that Xiahou Dun concealed the news of Zang Ba's defeat."
Looking at the retreating Liu Jun, Zhang Liao suddenly raised his hands to Xiahou Dun and said, "General, why don't you take this opportunity to send troops out to kill Liu Jun?"
Xiahou Dun glanced at Zhang Liao with his one eye and said, "Does Wen Yuan have any ideas?"
Zhang Liao pointed to Liu Jun outside the city and said, "General, please see, Liu Jun has been attacking the city for half a day, and his strength has declined. If a strong force comes out of the city to attack, it may not be impossible to defeat Liu Jun."
"There are many tall and powerful men among the cavalry brought by the general from Youzhou. If the general can give up all the armor in the army to the general, the general is willing to lead eight hundred knights to attack the Liu army to reassure the army!
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In history, Zhang Liao did this when facing Sun Quan who led an army of 100,000 in the Battle of Xiaoyaojin. The purpose was also very clear, to reduce his power and calm the hearts of the people.
800 people attacked Sun Quan's 100,000 troops, and they attacked twice! The first time they killed Chen Wu, and defeated the troops of Xu Sheng and Song Qian! The second attack directly led to Sun Quan's defeat, and he was awarded the title of Sun Shiwan.
Xiahou Dun thought about it for a moment and then said, "Then I will give you eight hundred men, and all the armor of the generals will be handed over to you! Wenyuan, remember, if something cannot be done, your safety will be the first priority. This is an order.
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"Thank you so much, General!"
Hefei City is actually a new city. Cao Cao ordered the construction of Hefei New City in 208. Compared with the old city, the new city is more solid and prosperous.
"Brothers, follow me and kill!"
After the city gate was opened, Zhang Liao took the lead with a big sword in hand. The eight hundred warriors he led were all wearing armor! Except for the unarmored horses, they were almost the same as black armored cavalry!
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"Pfft..."
"ah……"
Liu Jun, who was retreating, could never have imagined that someone would dare to come out of the city. Two legs could not outrun four legs. He was soon overtaken and slaughtered by eight hundred knights led by Zhang Liao!
"General, the enemy general Zhang Liao led his troops out of the city to attack our army. Our retreating soldiers were defeated!"
"Well, I saw it." Pang Tong had already retreated to a high mountain. When he saw Zhang Liao leading his troops and rushing out, Pang Tong laughed and said, "The idea is a good idea, but it's a pity that you underestimate me, Pang Shiyuan."
"Pass my order! Put my flag up on the top of the mountain and tell all the generals that when they encounter Zhang Liao's men, they are only allowed to lose, not win. It is best to show that they are about to collapse at the first touch!"
"Ah? No!" The ordering soldier looked up in disbelief, then quickly lowered his head and followed the order.
"General Huang Zu, could you please lead the army to stand in front of my banner?"
Huang Zu cupped his fists and said, "General, don't worry, I will definitely stop Zhang Liao's cavalry!"
"No, no, no, just let him charge over. When he wants to go down the mountain, you can lead the halberdiers to chop their horses' legs."
"Is this? I will obey the order." Although he was confused, Huang Zu did as Pang Tong said.
"Xingba, look at this Liao's bravery. Chen Wu, Zhu Huan, Xu Sheng and others from Jiangdong are no match. Although I asked them to pretend to be defeated, it is no different from a real defeat."
Pang Tong sat on the top of the mountain, watching Zhang Liao and others rushing closer and closer, and said to Gan Ning with a smile, "I think only old general Huang Zhong can suppress him."
Gan Ning picked up the spear stuck on the ground, stared at Zhang Liao and his group and said loudly, "Didn't the military advisor just want to provoke me? I will let you see, General, to deal with this Zhang Liao, General alone is enough, why bother with Huang?"
Old General!"
After that, Gan Ning drew his spear and walked down the hillside.
Pang Tong smiled, then looked at Huo Jun and said, "Zhong Miao, in a moment you will lead the crossbowmen and greet Zhang Liao and his group fiercely!"
"I will obey your orders!"
"Come here, tell Chen Dao and let him lead the cavalry to prepare for the harvest!"
"promise!"
During the year when Liu Cong attacked Jiangdong, Jiang Wan increased the manpower and material resources invested in the scientific research institute. When Pang Tong attacked Huainan, 10,000 repeated crossbows were once again delivered to the army!
"Thieves will never ask for Zhang..."
"Pfft!"
On the battlefield, Zhang Liao became more and more brave in killing, and chopped down the school captain who was blocking the road with one knife. Zhang Liao looked at the big flag with the word "Pang" on the top of the mountain, waved his knife and shouted, "Brothers, Pang Tong is on the top of that mountain. Follow me and rush up to capture him alive."