Cao Ren, Yu Jin and other generals were so frightened that their faces turned pale.
The majestic power of Yan Liang against the four generals just now was still vivid in their minds, leaving them with lingering fears. Now that they heard that Yan Liang took advantage of the great victory and actually attacked the main camp, how could Cao Ren and others not be shocked.
After Cao Cao woke up from his dizziness, he couldn't help but became furious and said sternly: "Yan Liang, a common man, has gone too far to bully others. The truth is that he must fight to the death."
When Cao Cao was angry, he was determined to fight decisively.
At this time, Guo Jia had recovered from the shock and hurriedly advised: "Prime Minister, Yan Liang has just won the victory and is at the peak of his vigor. You must not fight with him at this time. Please think again, Prime Minister."
Cao Cao has been in the army for many years, and he is not the kind of person who is reckless and motivated. The excitement just now was just dazzled by the successive defeats.
Now that he heard Guo Jia's advice, Cao Cao's mind became clearer. He had no choice but to suppress his anger and ordered his generals to stick to the camp and not go into battle without permission.
And when Cao Cao's camp was suddenly enveloped in a tense atmosphere, there were only less than 20,000 Cao Jun soldiers left, and they were all anxiously preparing to face the powerful enemy.
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At this time, Yan Liang, Zhengyu, was riding on his war horse, dragging a long sword in his hand, and led his army to slowly advance towards Cao Ying.
That was a great victory. Cao Chun was killed in formation and more than 5,000 of Cao's troops were killed and wounded. It was truly a great victory.
Cao Ren and other generals were defeated, and Zhang Liao also led hundreds of troops and horses to escape back to Licheng.
Yan Liang did not rush to deal with Zhang Liao, and immediately led his victorious army to attack Cao Ying in a show of force.
Tens of thousands of Yan's soldiers with high morale formed a long formation and advanced in a mighty manner. They stopped advancing hundreds of steps away from Cao's camp.
That big flag with the word "Yan" soaked in blood was so dazzling under the light of the rising sun.
Under the banner, Yan Liang was as cold as iron, looking proudly at Cao Jun who was huddled in the camp.
On the left and right wings, Huang Zhong, Wen Chou, Zhang He and other veteran generals were all in high spirits, exuding a proud fighting spirit.
After scanning the enemy camp for a long time, Yan Liang glanced at Hu Che'er behind him.
Hu Che'er then picked up the bloody head, rode out alone, and headed straight for Cao Ying.
What he was holding in his hand was Cao Chun's head.
The horse galloped like the wind, approaching Cao's camp dozens of steps in an instant. Taking advantage of the momentum of the horse, Hu Che'er roared angrily and threw the head in his hand with all his strength.
Relying on his strange strength, he threw the head into Cao's camp.
Immediately afterwards, Hu Che'er reined in his horse fiercely, and rode past Cao's camp, shouting: "This is a gift from my lord to Prime Minister Cao. My lord has said that Cao Cao betrayed his faith and invaded our state."
Tu, if you no longer know how to advance or retreat, my lord will personally take off his head."
Amidst the roar, Hu Che'er turned his horse around and returned to the main formation.
Yan Liang was very aware of Cao Cao's strength. Although he defeated his plan and won a big victory, with his current strength, it was not easy to break through Cao Cao's camp.
He came today not to break the camp, but to use Cao Chun's head to completely frighten Cao Cao and tens of thousands of Cao's troops.
Yan Liang wants them to know that I, Yan Liang, will never be bullied by others. Anyone who dares to invade my territory will be punished by Cao Chun.
And that human head was Yan Liang's last warning.
The bloody head drew a graceful arc and flew into Cao's camp.
When he landed, the soldiers around him were startled and instinctively moved aside.
The head rolled several feet away, and finally stopped in front of Cao Cao's horse.
The head was disheveled and stained with blood. For a moment, it was impossible to tell whose men and horses it belonged to, but in Cao Cao's heart, a very ominous premonition filled up.
Cao Cao glanced at him, and a soldier picked up the head tremblingly and pushed away the messy hair.
When everyone in Cao camp saw clearly whose face it was, everyone screamed in surprise.
That is Cao Chun's head.
Cao Cao's heart was as sharp as a knife, and his eyes were filled with flames of grief and anger, almost bursting out of his eyes.
"Zihe——"
Cao Ren shouted, ran forward and snatched Cao Chun's head.
Cao Chun is Cao Ren's younger brother. Seeing his brother's head, Cao Ren could not help but be extremely shocked and angry.
Cao Ren, filled with grief and anger, shouted to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, the dog thief Yan Liang killed my brother. He is actually the blood enemy of my Cao family. Please order the Prime Minister to send troops and let me kill the dog thief Yan Liang to avenge the blood hatred of my brother."
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Cao Ren was so angry that he called for war, and the other generals of the Cao family, including Cao Hong and Cao Xiu, all called for war angrily.
Next to him, Guo Jia looked sad and angry, but also had a worried look on his face.
Although Cao Chun's death made him angry, what he was more worried about at this time was that Cao Cao couldn't help the shouts of these clan generals and made impulsive actions in anger. If so, Jie Shi would only lose a lot of money.
Cao Chun is not a general.
At this time, Cao Cao was gritting his teeth and wished that his entire army would attack to avenge his clan brother.
However, although Cao Cao was extremely angry, he still retained some sense and knew that the current situation was definitely not the time to go to war.
But faced with a group of Cao brothers seeking revenge and fighting, Cao Cao could not refuse, fearing that he would only colden the hearts of the brothers.
At this time, Cao Cao was actually in a dilemma.
At this difficult time to make a choice, Cao Cao, who was in grief and anger, quietly rolled his eyes and suddenly had an idea.
"How dare you, Yan Liang, kill me Zihe? I wanted to fight with you——"
Before Cao Cao finished cursing, he suddenly shouted, covered his head and fainted.
"Prime Minister! Prime Minister!"
Seeing Cao Cao fainting, the generals of the Cao family immediately forgot about Cao Chun's death and swarmed towards him.
Guo Jia saw through Cao Cao's thoughts and hurriedly said: "The Prime Minister must have suffered from a headache. There is no rush to take revenge. We will send the Prime Minister back to his tent first."
The generals of the Cao family had no choice but to use Cao Cao's body as their weight, and everyone carried Cao Cao to the big tent.
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Outside the enemy camp, Yan Liang stationed his horse and held his sword, waiting for Cao Cao to send troops in anger.
In fact, he threw Cao Chun's head into Cao Cao's camp not only to warn Cao Cao to pack up and get out, but also to anger Cao Cao and force him to fight.
If Cao Cao sends troops out of anger, it will play into Yan Liang's hands. He can lead the victorious army and wipe out the remaining Cao army with one force.
After standing in formation for a long time, no movement was seen in Cao's camp.
"It seems that my father-in-law is indeed a tycoon, and he does have some tyrannical endurance."
Yan Liang sneered and immediately ordered his troops to retreat and return to camp.
Cao Cao's camp is strong, and if Cao Cao doesn't take the initiative to attack, Yan Liang will not rush to attack.
Now that six or seven thousand soldiers and horses have been lost, and Cao Chun's general has been lost. In addition, Guanzhong is threatened by Zhang Lu. At this time, Cao Cao is completely passive. Why should Yan Liang bother anymore? He only needs to return.
Go to the camp, bring down the celebration banquet, and just sit and watch Cao Cao's show.
Tens of thousands of Yan's army athletes, who were full of morale, followed Yan Liang and slowly retreated to the camp with mocking expressions.
Yan Liang's retreat also relieved the demoralized 20,000-strong Cao army commander. The relieved generals in Cao's camp immediately devoted all their energy to Cao Cao, who had a recurrence of his head wind.
The military doctors went in and out of the big tent, busy all day long, and before they knew it, night had fallen.
It was not until Cao Ren and other generals of the Cao family had completely recovered their senses that the doctors came out and said that Cao Cao's condition was under control and there would be no major impact.
Cao Ren and other generals were relieved and wanted to go into the tent to see Cao Cao, but the doctor said that Cao Cao only wanted to see Guo Jia.
Guo Jia, who had been waiting beside him for a long time, hurriedly entered the tent.
When he entered the inner tent, he saw Cao Cao, who looked gloomy and was lying weakly on the couch with a kerchief wrapped around his head, as if he was ill.
Guo Jia cupped his hands and said, "Thankfully, the prime minister responded quickly. Previously, Jia was really sweating."
Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, then a wry smile appeared on his face.
Guo Jia saw through the plan and there was no need to pretend anymore, so Cao Cao threw the kerchief on his head aside.
"Jia's strategy failed and the lives of Zi and General were sacrificed in vain. I am really unworthy of the Prime Minister." Guo Jia shamefully handed over his hand to plead guilty.
Cao Cao waved his hand and sighed, "No wonder Feng Xiao, it's because Yan Liang is too smooth and slippery, and his true nature is that he underestimates the enemy."
It was today, and after heavy losses, Cao Cao finally admitted that he underestimated the enemy.
Guo Jia secretly breathed a sigh of relief and added: "I wonder if the prime minister still wants to have a grudge against the general..."
Guo Jia didn't dare to ask further, for fear of arousing Cao Cao's hatred again.
Cao Cao took a deep breath and sighed: "Zi He's revenge must be avenged, but in the current situation, there is no way to continue this battle, otherwise I would not pretend to have a relapse."
What Cao Cao meant was that he naturally planned to withdraw his troops and return to Guanzhong on the grounds of illness. The generals of the Cao family had nothing to say.
"The Prime Minister is wise and steady, which is really a blessing to the country." Guo Jia praised him with a raised hand.
Cao Cao smiled bitterly, "What is wise and steady? I was forced by Yan Liang and had to do it as a last resort."
Guo Jia coughed a few times and advised: "Ten years is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Moreover, although Zihe and thousands of soldiers were lost in this battle, our army has not yet damaged its roots. It is not too late to seek revenge on Yan Liang in another day."
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Cao Cao nodded, as if Guo Jia's words had reached his heart.
After sighing for a long time, Cao Cao suddenly thought of something and looked ashamed, "It's nothing to lose. It's not like he has never been defeated. It's just that this time he withdrew his troops and abandoned a good general like Wen Yuan in the hands of the enemy. This is what I really deserve."
sad."
"What the Prime Minister cares about is the overall situation of the world. For the sake of the overall situation, sometimes it is inevitable to give up a little. Wen Yuan is a man who understands righteousness. I think he can understand the Prime Minister's difficulties." Guo Jia consoled him.
Overall situation, giving up is inevitable...
Guo Jia's words touched Cao Cao's heart, and soon, Cao Cao's guilty expression gradually faded away.
After a long silence, Cao Cao nodded and said: "Filial piety is a right thing. For the sake of the overall situation of the world and the prosperity of the Han Dynasty, I can only do this. Send the order, and the whole army will prepare to withdraw troops back to Guanzhong tomorrow morning."
