Chapter 682 Father-in-law, do you know how big the world is?
Cao Cao personally led the infantry to attack.
This time, Cao Cao was determined to die and planned to fight to the death.
Around Cao Cao, Yu Jin led the main infantry of Cao Cao's army to attack. Only the infantry brought by Cao Cao encountered a fierce attack from the trapped camp. The front line of defense was penetrated, the trapped camp advanced rapidly, and Cao Cao's army separated on both sides like a wave.
The infantry led by Taishi Ci and Li Tong attacked, followed closely by the trapped camp, and covered and killed Cao's troops who were separated on both sides.
The two sides fought, and Cao's army quickly fell into a disadvantage.
The situation turned unfavorable in an instant.
Cao Cao has fought with Lu Xuan over the years and has lost a lot of troops. Especially in the battle of Hanzhong last year, Cao Cao's main force suffered huge losses, especially the elite tiger and leopard cavalry, most of which were lost in Hanzhong.
Although Cao Cao retreated via Ziwu Road and recruited soldiers again, Cao Cao's main force was still in the direction of Ziwu Valley.
Cao Cao's current infantry is not a real army that can fight a hundred battles, but recruits.
The fighting ability is weak and the willpower is not enough.
In addition, Lu Xuan led troops to attack and gave out bad news again and again. All Cao Cao's troops knew that Hongnong and Luoyang were about to be attacked, and that the Qin State was in decline. Even if the soldiers followed Cao Cao and charged, their fighting spirit remained
Scattered.
On the contrary, Lu Xuan's soldiers were full of high morale and thought of making meritorious deeds in the final battle and gaining the final merit before unifying the world.
There is a huge disparity in strength.
Large numbers of soldiers kept collapsing.
A large number of soldiers continued to flee around.
Cao Cao sighed dejectedly when he saw this scene on the battlefield. This was the gap between the two sides.
The disparity in strength is too great.
When the strength of the two parties is vastly different, it is difficult for individual wisdom to change the situation.
Cao Cao stood on the battlefield and watched the surrounding soldiers fleeing. He watched Lu Xuan's soldiers continue to surround him and surrounded him in a short time, cutting off his retreat. Cao Cao was not in a hurry or prepared to evacuate.
Yu Jin was commanding the battle not far from Cao Cao. He said loudly: "King Qin, this battle is defeated. We immediately retreat and return to Hulao Pass to resist Lu Xuan's army with the help of the defense of Hulao Pass."
Cao Cao shook his head and chuckled, saying: "There is no use retreating now."
Yu Jin advised: "As long as King Qin is here, there is still a chance for a comeback. Once King Qin gives up, even the last chance is gone."
Cao Cao couldn't help but shook his head and smiled.
Is there still a chance?
He didn't think there was a chance.
If Yuan Shao was still guarding Bingzhou, acting as a barrier to the north, holding back Lu Xuan's army in Jizhou; if Lu Xuan had not divided his troops into two groups and attacked Hongnong and Luoyang at the same time, and the rear would have been in danger, Cao Cao would not have been able to retreat at will, or would he have
Have to fight to the death.
Cao Cao laughed dumbly and said: "I hope to use this battle to demonstrate the majesty and fighting spirit of the Qin soldiers, so that Lu Xuan can see that our Qin soldiers dare to fight hard and fight hard."
"Unexpectedly, Xiahou Dun and Ma Chao were captured alive in the blink of an eye. Their cavalry had collapsed, and the infantry was completely defeated. Over the years, the disparity in strength between me and Lu Xuan has become wider and wider."
"Lu Xuan's development speed is too fast. He is approaching me. No matter how hard I try, I can't catch up."
Cao Cao's words were very sad.
Back then, he was the nominal Yanzhou Shepherd, with only a few territories such as Dongjun. Lu Xuan was the nominal Yangzhou Shepherd, with only Lujiang County. The two started at the same time, but now Lu Xuan is too tyrannical.
.
Cao Cao immediately cheered up and ordered: "Send the order to give up fighting and surrender the entire army."
Everyone around Cao Cao was silent.
"Send the order and the entire army surrenders."
Yu Jin gave the order decisively.
The order to surrender was passed down, and Cao Cao's troops surrendered in large numbers. Some fled, but more people surrendered. As a result, Tai Shici and his men quickly surrounded Cao Cao, compressing Cao Cao's living space.
After Lu Xuan saw it, he also brought people up.
When Lu Xuan approached Cao Cao, only a group of personal guards led by Dian Wei were left around Cao Cao. Even generals like Yu Jin were under control and had already surrendered.
Lu Xuan looked at Cao Cao holding the sword in his hand and raised his eyebrows. Cao Cao's gesture meant that he had not truly surrendered.
Especially Cao Cao holding the sword.
Are you planning to commit suicide after talking to him?
Lu Xuan's mind was spinning, and he had an idea and he rode forward slowly. Looking at Cao Cao who was protected by Dian Wei, he said loudly: "Father-in-law, surrender. If you submit to me, you will still be the King of Qin. I will retain your title."
"impossible!"
Cao Cao shook his head and smiled.
On the contrary, he was very calm and said, "Lu Xuan, you are a man of your word. Back in Yanzhou, Chen Gong gave you an opportunity to plot against Lu Bu and also plot against me, but you refused."
"You said that I will surrender to you and retain my title as King of Qin, and I believe it."
"But, I refuse."
"You have unified the world and the war is over. You only keep me here for the sake of the two sisters Cao Xian and Cao Jie. However, I, Cao Cao, will not bow down or be willing to be subordinate to others."
"What's more, if a person like me lives for one day, he will be the backbone of Qin's civil and military affairs and a danger to Wu."
"It's also a hidden danger if you keep me."
Cao Cao said solemnly: "If I die, you will be done with it. You don't have any scruples, and you don't have to worry that I won't be able to control my people while I'm here. If I die, the people under my command will be leaderless, so you can use these people with confidence and boldness."
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Lu Xuan shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, you think too much. If you surrender to me, you will not become a rich man in the future. You will further fight on the battlefield."
Cao Cao laughed heartily.
He stroked the beard under his chin and said: "The two armies were fighting, each with its own position. I lost to you because of my limited strength and lack of ability. I have no one to blame. However, in order to recruit me, you asked me to give up committing suicide to survive.
, it is a bit false to say that we will further fight on the battlefield."
"The states are in your hands. If you destroy this king, you will rule the world."
"The next step is to put the horses in Nanshan to prepare for rest and deal with internal problems. Next, there will be no battles. At most, there will be some small groups of bandits in a small place."
Cao Cao said: "In such a situation, I, Cao Cao, do not need to step in. You do not need to take great pains to deceive people for my sake."
Lu Xuan shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, you are wrong. The world is unified, but the wars in the world will not stop. There will be many wars in the future, and they cannot be resolved in three to five years. They may take ten to twenty years, or even longer.
time."
"absurd!"
Cao Cao couldn't help scolding him. He flicked his sleeves and retorted: "You, Lu Xuan, deliberately said such words to prevent me from committing suicide. I understand your kindness. But the lies are too childish."
Lu Xuan looked calm and said: "Father-in-law, do you know how big the world is? Do you know how many countries there are in this world?"
