As Zhao Yun headed towards Zhang Lu, news of Meng Tan's murder reached Cao Cao's ears.
Cao Cao's face fell, very angry.
Although Cai Yang, Kong Xiu and Meng Tan were not the top generals in the army, they were brave and good at fighting and were the backbone of the army. When the three of them tried to stop Zhao Yun, they were all killed in an instant, which made Cao Cao embarrassed.
Guo Jia was familiar with Cao Cao's thoughts and said with relief: "King Qin, Zhao Yun is strong, but it does not mean that Zhao Yun is invincible. There are no tigers and monkeys in the mountains who are kings. Unparalleled tiger generals like Dian Wei and Zhang Fei have all gone to the city.
Let Zhao Yun be cruel."
Cao Cao's expression softened slightly and he said in a deep voice: "I know, but I just don't want to accept it."
Guo Jia continued: "Our top priority is still Nanzheng. As long as we capture Nanzheng, everything is under control. Even if Zhao Yun escapes, it will not affect the overall situation."
Cao Cao looked at the direction of Zhao Yun's banner again.
No one can restrain Zhao Yun, and if he sends people there again, he will be sent to die.
Cao Cao ordered: "Send the order and besiege Zhao Yun with all our strength. Whoever can kill Zhao Yun, Zhang Lu and Fazheng will be rewarded with ten thousand gold and be granted the title of ten thousand households."
He did not arrange any more generals, but still ordered the siege, always making arrangements to gain opportunities.
Cao Jun kept running, blocking Zhao Yun and others.
Zhao Yun did not rush forward, which meant that his banner was still moving forward, but he ran back towards Zhang Lu. The gentian's bright silver spear kept waving, killing each and every Cao Jun who was blocking the front.
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At the same time, Zhang Lu's personal guards were constantly being besieged and killed. These people were Zhang Lu's direct descendants. However, after fighting for so many days, Zhang Lu's elite troops were thrown into the city tower, suffering heavy losses and losing their former combat effectiveness.
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Cao's army besieged him, and Zhang Lu could only keep evading.
In panic, Zhang Lu failed to keep up with Zhao Yun, and now he is in crisis.
Zhang Lu ran away from left to right. As soon as he fled to the left, he saw Cao Jun coming from the left. The guard responsible for opening the way was killed. Blood spattered on Zhang Lu's face. Zhang Lu was so frightened that he shivered.
Cao Jun's soldiers came to attack, Zhang Lu hurriedly raised his sword to block, the weapons collided, and Pei Ran's power exploded. Zhang Lu and his sword were chopped down and fell to the ground.
Cao Bing grinned, showing a cruel smile, and slashed down with his sword.
Zhang Lu's heart beat suddenly faster, and he was so frightened that he couldn't help but close his eyes and wait for death. The next moment, a squeaking sound was heard in his ears, accompanied by screams, and blood splattered on Zhang Lu's face.
Zhang Lu opened his eyes instantly. The tip of a spear pierced through the chest of Cao Bing who was trying to kill him, and blood flowed from the tip of the spear bit by bit.
Zhang Lu instantly saw Zhao Yun.
At this moment, endless gratitude arose in Zhang Lu's heart, and his heart was still beating rapidly. He quickly said: "General Zhao, thank you."
Zhao Yun said anxiously: "Master, get on the horse and I will take you away."
He stretched out his hand to grab Zhang Lu, causing Zhang Lu to get on his horse, and charged forward with concentration on his gun. The gentian's bright silver gun flashed, and he kept killing Cao's soldiers blocking the front.
Zhang Lu sat behind Zhao Yun and looked at the back of Zhao Yun's head, feeling grateful in his heart.
That is gratitude to Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun rushed to break through from the front line, ignoring the front line's attack. He fell to the rear, and Zhao Yun withdrew to save him, which was quite dangerous and affected the overall situation. However, Zhao Yun came back without hesitation.
This is kindness!
It’s more friendship!
Zhang Lu suppressed his excitement and gradually regained his composure, feeling a stronger sense of belonging to Lu Xuan.
The benefactor is under the command of Lu Xuan.
Naturally, he also wanted to be under Lu Xuan's command.
Zhao Yun quickly reached the front, and after joining Fazheng, he further continued to break through.
Cao Cao had a large army surrounding them, but he could not stop them and could only allow Zhao Yun and his men to escape. Cao Cao was unable to encircle them, so when he saw Zhao Yun's banner disappearing, he ordered a halt to the pursuit and focused on attacking Nanzheng and taking control of the county.
After Zhao Yun broke through the encirclement, he retreated for a little more than two-quarters of an hour. When he saw that there was no Cao army chasing him from behind, he gave the order to stop. He turned over and dismounted from his horse to rest, but the moment he dismounted, his legs stiffened and a look of pain appeared on his face.
After fighting on horseback for a long time, his legs were stiff and cramped. After a long while, Zhao Yun recovered.
Zhang Lu turned over and dismounted, looked at Zhao Yun who looked painful, and asked with concern: "General Zhao, how are you?"
Zhao Yun shook his head and said: "It's okay."
Fazheng also came over and took a look at the resting soldiers and civilians in the rear. Because civilians came one after another from the rear, the crowds of people gathered were all over the mountains and plains. Without Cao Cao's order to plunder and massacre, it would have been impossible for so many people to follow.
Cao Cao had said harsh words before, so the people fled one after another.
Fazheng met up with Zhang Lu and Zhao Yun and rested for almost three quarters of an hour before continuing on his way to Yangpingguan in the west. After walking for more than an hour, Zhao Yun and Lu Xuan's team met.
Zhao Yun, covered in blood, came to Lu Xuan, cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Zhao Yun, pays homage to your Majesty."
Fa Zheng saluted and said, "Fa Zheng pays homage to the king."
He looked guilty and blamed himself, and sighed: "I failed to guard Nanzheng, and Nanzheng was captured by Cao Cao. Please punish me, your Majesty."
Lu Xuan turned over and dismounted, looked at Fazheng and Zhao Yun, and praised: "Facing Cao Jun's fierce attack, it is not easy for you to hold on until now. At the beginning, you can choose to evacuate Nanzheng and choose the easiest way. You stay and fight to the death.
, held back Cao Cao and allowed the Wu army to attack Yangping Pass. You are meritorious officials."
Fazheng said guiltily: "If I had stayed longer, Cao Cao would have been in a dilemma when the king's army arrived."
Lu Xuan shook his head and said: "You have done a great job by doing your best to obey fate."
He looked at Zhao Yun with concerned eyes and asked: "Zilong, are you injured?"
"No!"
Zhao Yun shook his head and answered.
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Recover well. I will fight Cao Cao next. There will be times when you are needed."
"Here!"
Zhao Yun was moved and replied.
Lu Xuan then looked at Zhang Lu. Zhang Lu had the aura of an outsider. Lu Xuan smiled slightly and said, "You are Master Zhang, right?"
Zhang Lu said quickly: "The sinner Zhang Lu does not deserve to be called 'Master' by the king."
Lu Xuandao said: "You sized up the situation and surrendered to the state of Wu. This is a great righteousness. What crime are you guilty of? You, Fa Zheng and Zhao Yun stayed together to resist Cao Cao. You are a person who has made great achievements."
Zhang Lu quickly said: "Your Majesty, you have given me the reward."
Lu Xuan comforted Zhang Lu and asked Fazheng about the detailed offensive and defensive situation of Nanzheng, as well as the casualties and deaths, and the specific reasons for the fall of Nanzheng. After listening to this, Lu Xuan did not feel any disappointment in Cao Cao's capture of Nanzheng.
Yes, he laughed instead.
It's a good thing that Cao Cao didn't run away.
If Cao Cao escaped via Ziwu Road, it would be difficult for Lu Xuan to leave Ziwu Valley and go to Guanzhong.
Lu Xuan also rested for two quarters of an hour before giving the order to continue to Nanzheng County. After walking for more than an hour, the army arrived outside Nanzheng City. The army was stationed and began to settle the soldiers and the escaped people.
After all the situation in the military camp was dealt with, Lu Xuan took Fazheng and Jia Xu and headed outside Nanzheng City.