This group of troops who came out from the flank were the 10,000 infantry soldiers that Zhao Yun had transferred from Wancheng. It could be seen at a glance that they were completely different from the defenders of Xiangyang City. They were all dressed in black and had black armor, and the steel knives in their hands were extremely sharp.
They could easily cut off the spears and waist knives used by Cao's army. Their spears could be bent at a large angle without breaking. Their cooperation with each other was more skillful than the elites of the Qingzhou army. Originally, under the impact of Zhao Yun and his cavalry,
, Cao's army was already somewhat difficult to resist, and suddenly such a group of troops suddenly appeared on the way, and Cao's army was immediately defeated.
Seeing this scene, Cao Cao felt a sharp pain in his head and shouted and fell off his horse. They hurriedly rescued him, while Xiahou Dun and Xia Houyuan escorted him on the left and right and fled towards the Chen State in Yuzhou. Zhao Yun's cavalry was in front and the infantry was behind, all the way.
Cover it up.
Suddenly, there was a strong wind in the sky and heavy rain poured down. Zhao Yun was cautious and loved his soldiers. Fighting in bad weather was always likely to cause accidental damage, so he ordered the camp to be set up on a high ground, and he led a group of cavalry to brave the rain.
He rushed back to Xiangyang. He still didn't know that Lu Bu was dead, and always regarded the escaped Lu Bu as a problem. Perhaps there was God's will, and the heavy rain that fell in Yuzhou, Sili and northern Jingzhou helped Liu
Xin caught up with Dong Zhuo, Beigong Boyu, Liu Bao and others, but also allowed Cao Cao to escape Zhao Yun's pursuit, which can be regarded as a trick of fate.
At this time, Xiangyang City was not only immersed in the joy of defeating the invading enemy again, but also a strange scene appeared. The sun was shining brightly throughout Xiangyang, but on the east side of the moat, there was heavy rain, and the pouring rain seemed to be rushing.
Wash away the blood left over from the fierce battle just now.
Ma Yun walked down the tower and visited the injured soldiers in person. Although the battle was won, it was also a tragic victory. After two brutal battles, only 50,000 new recruits were left before they had time to be incorporated into the major legions.
There are about 10,000 people, and of the 5,000 elite flying tiger guards, there are now less than 1,000 left.
Seeing the bodies of the fallen soldiers being carried on stretchers and sent to the Martyrs Cemetery in the south of the city, Ma Yun felt extremely sad. They were still alive just now, but they were gone in the blink of an eye. But after hearing the news, some of the dead soldiers died in the battle.
There was not much sadness on the faces of the soldiers' families, but instead an expression of excitement and excitement. This phenomenon was difficult for Ma Yun to understand. Perhaps this was due to the different attitudes towards life and death between ancient people and modern people.
A carriage came speeding through the city. Ma Yun recognized it as a vehicle from the Zhou Mu Mansion. Not knowing what happened in the mansion, she hurried to greet her. However, she saw Zhu Qian getting out of the carriage, the child in her belly
The moon was already quite big, and her movements were obviously a little slow. Zhu Qian had rarely left the house for several years, not to mention that she was still pregnant with Liujia. Ma Yun couldn't help but feel her heart twitch, and asked repeatedly: "What happened in the house?
"
Zhu Qian shook her head and said, "There are girls from the Zhu family patrolling back and forth. The house is very good."
Ma Yun scolded: "Since there is nothing in the house, what are you doing here? Seeing such a bloody scene is not good for the child in your belly."
Zhu Qian was one year older than Ma Yun, and she was considered an older mother at that time. How could Ma Yun not ask her to be extra careful? However, after hearing Ma Yun's words, Zhu Qian's eyes turned red, she shed tears, and she choked.
Said: "Madam, there is still no news about Rui'er, and there is a war and chaos outside. I, I..."
Ma Yun sighed and comforted: "Don't worry too much. The territory of Jingzhou has always been peaceful, and there is a team of personal guards guarding her. She will be fine. I also interrogated a few prisoners just now, Rui'er should be fine.
When I meet them, the documents sent to various counties for co-investigation will be sent out in the morning. If you wait a little longer, there will definitely be a reply soon."
While he was talking, Zhao Yun rode over from outside the city. Although he was drenched by the heavy rain from head to toe, he could not wash away the blood and stains all over his body. His original snow-white shirt was already mottled. Zhao Yun had good eyesight, and he could see the blood stains on his body from a long distance.
Zhu Qian from Ma Yun at the gate of the city hurriedly came forward, turned over and knelt down on the ground, and said loudly: "The late arrival of rescue has frightened the two ladies, please punish me!"
Ma Yun hurriedly returned the salute and said: "General Zhao, hurry up. You came thousands of miles to help and defeated Cao Cao. You only have merit, so what's the crime? It's just that Cao Cao's men and horses appeared suddenly, and even General Zhang couldn't rush back. No.
Do you know where General Zhao got the news?"
Zhao Yun stood up, held up his hands and said: "The general didn't know that there was an enemy attack on Xiangyang. It was really a mistake. What happened was like this. At dusk yesterday, the general was patrolling the military camp outside Wuguan. Suddenly,
Zhao Yun said hurriedly: "Mrs. Qian, please rest assured. Rui'er was left in the military camp by the general. He was taken care of by someone and was very safe. Only after seeing Rui'er did the general know that Lu Bu had attacked Xiangyang. The general had fought with Lu Bu and knew that he
I was worried about the loss of Xiangyang's martial arts, so I rushed back, but unexpectedly I ran into Cao Cao's army. It's a shame that this heavy rain came at the wrong time!"
Only then did Ma Yun figure out what was going on in today's battle. Looking back now, she was actually a little scared. If Zhao Yun hadn't arrived in time, none of the men and horses who fought fiercely with Cao Jun on the east bank of the moat would have been able to come back. Even Dian Dian
Wei, Xu Chu and Yan Yan all had to explain where they were. Leaving such a strong defense facility in Xiangyang City unused, but insisting on insisting on the promise of not closing the city gate, was really a stupid decision. Ma Yun couldn't help but feel deeply guilty.
She felt sorry for the wounded and wounded soldiers.
When Zhao Yun saw Ma Yun's silence, he quickly leaned over and said, "Madam Qi, the general has just received news that Yuan Shu is attacking Nanxiang and Jiangxia from Runan and Lujiang. That's why Jun Yi can't get away."
.Cao Cao has been frightened by the news of this defeat and will never dare to invade again. The general wants to hunt down Lu Bu near Xiangyang first. When things are over here, he will go to reinforce Jun Yi. Please give me your instructions!"
Ma Yun was startled and said: "There is no need to search for Lu Bu. He has been beheaded by my order, and his head should have been sent to Sanguan by now. Yuan Shu and Cao Cao activated at the same time. How could it be such a coincidence? There must be something in this
What a conspiracy. General Zhao, there is no problem with the city defense of Xiangyang for the time being. Once the rain stops, we will rush to reinforce General Zhang. We must not let these scoundrels harm the local people."
Zhao Yun accepted the promise and was about to leave when Zhu Qian shouted from behind: "General Zhao, wait a minute. Can you please ask General Zhao to send a few people to send Rui'er back to Xiangyang?"
Before Zhao Yun could agree, Ma Yun had already said in a deep voice: "Now that the enemy is facing us, General Zhao has no time to care about her affairs. Let her stay in the military camp for a few days, suffer some hardships, teach her a lesson, and improve her memory."
, don’t always be so willful.”
Although Zhu Qian felt sorry for her daughter, she also knew that Ma Yun had always been true to her words, so she could only lower her head and said: "It's all my fault for my poor discipline. I beg Madam to spare Rui'er this time."
In fact, Zhu Qian was very strict with Liu Rui in the past, but since she followed Liu Xin, she always felt that she had lost her innocence and felt sorry for the Zou family, so she doted on Rui'er a little bit. Ma Yun waved her hand disapprovingly.
, said: "It's not your fault, it's all because the master usually indulges her too much. However, she has made a contribution this time, otherwise Zhao Yun would not know how to return to Xiangyang to help. I don't blame her. It's just that
, when she comes back, you have to talk to her well, otherwise it will be unbecoming for you to behave like this when you get married in the future."
This is not because Ma Yun has any feudal ideas, but the social atmosphere at that time was like this. The women who married into the Liu family and Liu Xin could be more lenient with them, but for the girls who married into the Liu family, who could guarantee others
Why is the family so lenient to them?
From Ma Yun's point of view, life in the military camp was hard and boring, and it would be good for Liu Rui to endure some hardships there. No matter how hard she tempered her temper, how could she imagine that this little girl would live a nourishing life in the military camp outside Wuguan.
In troubled times, one must have self-defense skills. Liu Xin has always been very strict with her children in martial arts training, and Liu Rui is no exception. But Liu Rui is really not a material for martial arts training. Maybe she can practice dancing. She has been practicing for seven or eight years.
Well, not only is Liu Rui's martial arts very mediocre, but her strength is pitifully small. She might be able to tie a chicken, but it's absolutely impossible for her to tie a human being.
Although Liu Rui didn't have any skills, he was very interested in the military camp. He asked questions and even made some pointers. Xia Houlan followed behind with a bitter look on his face.
But there was nothing we could do.
After struggling for a long time, Liu Rui thought he was a little tired, so he asked someone to move a chair, sat at the camp gate and looked towards Wuguan for a long time, and suddenly said: "General Xiahou, as the saying goes, it takes a thousand days to raise an army, but it takes a while to deploy it. You are here."
How many days has it been? Why don't you go and defeat Wuguan?"
Xia Houlan hurriedly said: "Miss Qi, it is the bounden duty of soldiers to obey orders. Without General Zhao's orders, no one dares to act without authorization."
Liu Rui said disdainfully: "You're worthless things. Uncle Zhao asked you not to eat, so you won't eat either?"
However, Xia Houlan did not accept her provocation. He lowered his hands and said, "The eldest lady is right. If General Zhao orders us not to eat, then we will not eat."
Seeing that he could not be persuaded, Liu Rui rolled his eyes and asked: "How many defenders are there on the opposite side of the gate? Who is the general? You should figure this out by now."
Xia Houlan frowned and said, "I've figured it out, but it's considered a military secret. It seems I shouldn't tell the eldest lady."
Liu Rui's face sank and she said angrily: "Nonsense, I am here on behalf of my father this time, do you still want to hide this from my father?"
Xia Houlan was unmoved and said with cupped hands: "The general is loyal to the lord and will never dare to hide anything! Since the eldest lady said that she is here on behalf of the lord, what token does she have?"
Liu Rui stood up and groped for a long time, spread her hands and said, "Oh, I just remembered that I gave the token to Uncle Zhao yesterday and forgot to ask him for it back."
Xia Houlan knew she was lying as soon as he heard it. Zhao Yun was such a rigorous person, how could he forget to return the token to her, but he said with a smile on his face: "Miss, if you can't see the token, you will be beaten to death."
It can’t be said.”
Liu Rui snorted softly, a bright smile suddenly appeared on his face, and said: "Uncle Xiahou, then you can tell this gate who is the leader. That's fine."
Xia Houlan couldn't be bothered by her, so after thinking for a while, she could only say: "The one who originally guarded Wuguan was Dong Xiu, the lieutenant general under Dong Zhuo, and now there is another captain, Zhang Ji."