That roar of "kill" was so powerful that it drowned out the shouts of thousands of enemies.
The enthusiasm of the soldiers of the three armies was instantly ignited by Yan Liang's violent shout.
"kill--"
The Yan Jun soldiers who had been silent for a long time roared in unison, like a rainbow, piercing the dark night.
The big black horse's hooves were flying, the green dragon sword's cold light was flowing, and Yan Liang was like the black lightning, breaking through the wind.
The sound of heaven and earth shattering followed.
Groups of Yan Jun officers and soldiers, like a torrent bursting from a dike, burst out, passed through the empty military tents, and went straight to the front line of the camp gate to kill.
The mighty military force shook the heaven and earth, and tens of thousands of soldiers, like ghost legions from hell, suddenly appeared from the darkness.
At this time, 20,000 Shu troops led by Ma Chao's men had just broken through the antlers and camp fence and rushed into Yan camp.
The Shu army, which was originally demoralized, was extremely surprised when they saw that they could break into the enemy camp. They thought that their strategy was successful and they could finally wash away all the shame with a victory.
However, their dreams and confidence did not last for a moment before they were shattered by the sudden appearance of Yan Jun's troops.
Didn’t the generals say that Yan’s army was completely defenseless? Then where did Yan’s army come from with such a huge crowd!?
The Shu army's self-confidence fell instantly, leaving only panic.
As Ma Chao rode in, the confidence on his face also solidified into ice in an instant.
Looking at the endless waves of enemies, Ma Chaoru was struck by thunder, and there were only three words left in his mind:
Fell into the trap!
"That fellow Yan Liang actually expected that I would come to rob the camp. How is this possible-"
Ma Chao knew that Yan Liang was deceitful, but he couldn't reason. Yan Liang was so deceitful that he could even tell when he was robbing the camp.
The frightened Ma Chao, of course, had no idea that the reason Yan Liang was prepared was because Lei Tong acted as an internal agent.
"Withdraw troops, withdraw troops quickly——"
Ma Chao, knowing that he had fallen into the trap, turned his horse around and ran away without thinking too much.
The Shu army that had just poured into Yan Camp quickly collapsed like the ebbing sea water.
The front army and the rear army were crowded and crowded with each other. More than 20,000 Shu troops were blocked along the camp line. How could they retreat in a moment?
At the moment when the Shu army fell into brief chaos, Huang Zhong, Gan Ning, Wu Lan, Ma Dai and even Zhou Cang and other Yan army generals all led their troops to kill the generals.
Yan's army of 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers was divided into several groups and came out in full force, like a sharp arrow that was separated from the string, and shot at the frightened prey of the Shu army.
Screams suddenly broke out, and people fell on their backs.
In the center, veteran general Huang Zhong took the lead and crashed into the enemy's army, cutting the chaotic Shu army into two sections.
The Shu army was in disarray and could only abandon their helmets and armor and flee, but they became the targets of the Yan army's pursuit and killing.
The bloody killing began.
The Xiliang soldiers under Ma Chao and Pang De had quite a few cavalry. When they saw the Yan army coming, they immediately abandoned the Shu soldiers and infantry, turned around and looked for the wind and fled.
To the east, Wu Yi's troops were not so lucky.
The infantry under his command were basically all Shu infantry. Not long after the battle, they were divided and surrounded by Yan's light cavalry, and fell into a situation where they were fighting on their own.
"General Lei, we have fallen into a trap. You and I must gather our troops and kill the general from the southwest together." Wu Yi, whose face was covered in sweat, shouted loudly.
Lei Tong rode up and said loudly: "General Ziyuan goes first, and I will cut off the rear for you later."
Wu Yizheng was worried that no one would stop him. When he saw Lei Tong volunteering, he couldn't help but feel happy. He turned around and tried to escape.
Just when Wu Yi turned around, the Thunder Bronze Monkey stretched out his arm and suddenly struck out with the hammer in his hand, hitting Wu Yi in the back.
Wu Yi, who was caught off guard, groaned, his eyes blurred, and he fell down under the horse.
Lei Tong sneered, stretched out his hand to lift the unconscious Wu Yi, then turned his horse back toward Yanying.
In the night, the tragic sound shook the sky and the earth.
Taking advantage of the cavalry, Generals Ma Chao and Pang De led more than a hundred Xiliang cavalry and fled southward, escaping from the battlefield before Yan Jun's encirclement was completed.
The 20,000 Shu troops left behind by Ma Chao just delayed Yan Jun's pursuit, allowing him to escape smoothly and ascend to heaven.
Hearing the shouts of killing far away, Ma Chao, who was galloping on his horse, let out a long breath and said bitterly: "I didn't expect the dog thief named Yan to be so cunning and see through my plan to rob the camp."
"General, our army has almost suffered losses. We only have a hundred or so cavalry left. What should we do next?" Pang De, who was still following, asked anxiously.
Ma Chao glanced around, and his bloody face couldn't help but reveal a bit of sadness.
When he surrendered to Liu Zhang, he still had 10,000 Xiliang warriors under his command. After these battles, only a hundred riders were left.
At this time, Ma Chao could be said to have lost all his capital.
"We can gather together again if our troops are gone. As long as I, Ma Chao, am still alive, I'm afraid I won't be able to follow him. Let's go back to Luocheng first and ensure that Liu Xun returns to Chengdu."
Even after being defeated to such a miserable level, Ma Chao's arrogance was still not shattered.
A hint of gloom flashed in Pang De's eyes, but he still silently followed Ma Chao all the way towards Luocheng.
At this time, Liu Xun was standing at the top of Luocheng City, waiting anxiously for news of the night attack.
The shouts of killing from several miles away were like needles, stirring up his fragile nerves all the time.
"My ancestors bless me, the Liu family and my son, please bless me to win this battle..."
Liu Xun's request was quickly answered. In the darkness, the sound of horse hooves was clearly approaching.
Liu Xun thought someone was coming to report a victory, so he ordered a torch to be lit to see what happened.
"I am Ma Mengqi, let me into the city quickly——"
Liu Xun was stunned, thinking that even if he wanted to report his victory, Ma Chao should not come in person.
Feeling suspicious, he looked down by the light of the fire, and sure enough he saw Ma Chao stationed under the suspension bridge, followed by more than a hundred embarrassed Xiliang soldiers.
Liu Xun didn't have time to think too much and quickly asked the city gate to be opened and the suspension bridge to be lowered.
When Ma Chao and others rode up, Liu Xun had already rushed down the city.
"Meng Qi, what was the outcome of the attack on the camp? Why didn't you take command of the battle but came back first?" Liu Xun asked loudly.
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Ma Chao's face, but he immediately showed a look of extreme indignation and shouted: "There is a spy in our army who revealed our plan to rob the camp to Yan Liang. That guy had prepared it in advance. Our army has been captured."
It was an ambush plan, and I was the only one who fought tooth and nail to fight it out."
In an instant, Liu Xun was petrified there.
Suspicion, anxiety, or hope, all the expressions disappeared, leaving only horror and despair on Liu Xun's face.
"My lord, don't panic. There are still tens of thousands of troops in Chengdu, and reinforcements from Nanzhong are on the way now. As long as we can keep the people here, there is no need to worry about avenging today's defeat." Ma Chao consoled him confidently.
Liu Xun woke up from his despair. At this time, he had no idea and only asked Ma Chao what he should do now.
Ma Chao then said that he would first ensure his withdrawal to Chengdu and then make long-term plans.
By now, more than 20,000 soldiers and horses have been wiped out, and there are only a few thousand remnants left in the city. Luocheng can no longer be defended, and the only option is to flee back to Chengdu.
Liu Xun sighed for a long time, and could only follow Ma Chao's plan, and immediately ordered the remaining troops to retreat from the south gate.
Just when Liu Xungang was about to leave, Ma Chao suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said: "There are hundreds of thousands of grain and grass in Luocheng. If we withdraw now, wouldn't it be left to Yan Liang? Sir, why don't you let me...
Burn all the food and grass everywhere, leaving not a grain of rice for the thief."
"It's all up to Meng Qi." Liu Xun had lost his sense of proportion and still had much to worry about, so he hurriedly turned his horse to go ahead.
As soon as Liu Xun left, Ma Chao immediately issued an order, ordering his cavalry to rush to various granaries and the treasury in Luocheng to set fire.
At this time, Pang De said: "General, several granaries in the city are adjacent to people's houses. If a fire is set and the fire spreads slightly, the entire Luo City may be burned down."
"It's better to burn it. It will burn it to a white ground and leave nothing to that thief." Ma Chao said coldly and disdainfully.
Pang De was shocked and said anxiously: "General, there are still tens of thousands of people in the city. If we set fire to it, wouldn't all the people in the city be burned to death?"
Ma Chao said coldly: "It's better to burn these useless women and children to prevent them from falling into the hands of thieves and aiding the tyrants. If it's not too late, why don't you go and take action quickly?"
Ma Chao's cruelty deeply stimulated Pang De.
After pondering for a moment, Pound raised his hands and said in a deep voice: "General, setting fire to women and children is not what a hero would do. General, please take back this life."
Pound, who had been following him for many years, actually resisted the order at this time, and even called him what Ma Chao did, not "a heroic act."
After being stunned for a moment, Ma Chao couldn't help but became furious and said sternly: "Pang Lingming, you are so brave, you dare to ridicule my general, don't you think you can rebel?"
Faced with Ma Chao's rebuke, Pang De just said silently: "How dare you, general? I just think that the general's move is too cruel. If word spreads about it, the world will laugh at the general for killing women and children who have no strength to restrain a chicken. Isn't it harmful?"
On the reputation of the general."
Pang De's words, instead of persuading Ma Chao, made Ma Chao even more angry.
Ma Chao glared at Pang De and said sternly: "I, Ma Chao, can kill whoever I want. These useless guys should all be killed. I don't care what other people say. Pang De, let me ask you again, what are you doing?"
Do you want to listen to my general’s orders?”
Amidst the fierce shouts, Ma Chao had already tightened his grip on the silver gun in his hand, and murderous intent was already gushing out from his eyes.
Facing the crazy Ma Chao, Pang De secretly gritted his teeth and hesitated in his eyes, as if he was engaged in a complex psychological struggle.
After hesitating for a long time, Pang De sighed, cupped his hands and said: "Such a disgraceful behavior makes it difficult for me to obey my order. I will once again beg the general to take back my order."
Ma Chao was angry, more angry than ever before, and his face turned red as fire.
"Okay, Ma Dai betrayed me, and now even you, a general of my Ma family, dare to disobey my orders. Pang De, I think you want to die -"
Ma Chao, who was extremely angry, suddenly swung the silver gun in his hand while scolding, and suddenly stabbed Pang De. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
