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It was approaching dusk, and under the setting sun, a group of cavalry was moving quickly.
The broken banner with the word "Cao" floating in the wind like a dead branch.
The wind was a bit cold. Yan Liang, who was sitting on the big black horse on his hip, subconsciously tightened his clothes and pulled up the wind scarf covering his face.
The afterglow of the setting sun drew a long oblique shadow behind him, rolling up long dust on the road from east to west.
After an unknown amount of time, Yan Liang raised his eyes and looked into the distance. In his blade-like eyes, the outline of the city wall gradually came into view.
Yan Liang's heart gradually became excited, and an inexplicable blood was quietly boiling.
Wancheng has finally arrived.
Yan Liang ordered to speed up the advance, spread out the formation, and tried his best to show that he was fleeing in a rout.
Wancheng was getting closer and closer in front of him. Yan Liang said to the person beside him: "Wancheng has arrived, it's up to you."
The man's hands were secretly tied to the saddle, and Zhou Cang followed closely with his hand on the big knife, as if he was about to kill him at any time.
"If things come true, will you really keep your word?" The man's gloomy face showed a bit of doubt.
Yan Liang sneered, "I, Yan Liang, always keep my word. Also, you have no room to negotiate terms with me now. I hope you understand your situation."
The man looked slightly stern and remained silent.
While they were talking, the team was approaching the east gate of Wancheng.
At this time, there were still nearly 2,000 defenders in Wancheng. These people had already heard the news about the defeat of Guandu and the fall of Xudu.
Due to Cao Cao's hasty withdrawal from Guanzhong to the west, there was no time to issue orders to the defenders of Nanyang. Not only Nanyang, but almost all Cao Tong District was now cut off from Cao Cao and fell into an embarrassing situation of fighting on their own.
The two thousand troops of Cao Cao in Wancheng already felt abandoned by Cao Cao, and the generals were uneasily considering how to plan for their future.
When the sentry came to report that a group of soldiers and horses had appeared in the east of the city, the city suddenly fell into panic, and two thousand restless soldiers and horses quickly went to the city to be on guard.
That cavalry came from the direction of Xudu in the east. Cao Jun in Wancheng thought that it was Yuan Jun who had arrived.
It is a foregone conclusion that Yuan Shao will conquer the world, and surrendering to Yuan Gong should be in line with the times.
This is what most people are thinking in their hearts.
However, when the image of the cavalry came into view, everyone was a little surprised.
Those were not the Yuan family's troops, but a embarrassed and defeated Cao army.
Wancheng is quite close to Xudu, and many unowned and defeated troops have fled recently, so the vigilance of the defenders on the city immediately relaxed a lot.
However, they did not choose to open the city gate and let the defeated army enter. After all, the current situation was chaotic and safety came first. How could they easily let other armies enter the city.
In an instant, the cavalry stopped in front of the moat, and the knights shouted to open the door and let them into the city.
Cao Jun, who was guarding the city, refused to open the door because he had not received military orders.
This disguised Cao army was disguised by Yan Liang and his men.
After several battles in the past few days, Yan Liang captured a large number of Cao Jun's armors, so it was not a problem to disguise a force of 500 cavalry.
The problem is that superficial disguise alone is not enough to deceive Wancheng's gate.
However, Yan Liang also brought a secret weapon with him on this trip.
"The time has come, it's time for you to show up." Yan Liang said in a commanding tone to the man next to him.
The man nodded helplessly.
While talking, a road opened in front, and Zhou Cang watched the man from behind until he reached the moat.
The man cleared his throat, raised his head and shouted: "I am Cao Hong. Are you all blind? Why don't you open the city gate and let me in?"
The eyes of Cao Jun on the city were all directed at the man who shouted. For a moment, everyone was shocked.
That person is none other than Cao Hong.
This is exactly what Jia Xu proposed to Yan Liang.
When thinking of conquering Wancheng quickly, the best strategy is to subdue the enemy's troops without fighting, trick the city gates into opening, and let the army rush in.
Cao Hong has been guarding Wancheng for a long time. Cao's troops here are all his old troops. As long as he appears, there is no need to worry about the city gate not being opened.
Sure enough, Cao Jun on the city were all surprised when they saw Cao Hong's appearance, and even some people clamored to open the city gate.
However, some people still had doubts and asked loudly: "General Zilian, why are you here?"
It is common knowledge that Cao Hong was captured by Yan Liang, but now that he suddenly appeared at the gate of Wancheng without any warning, it would naturally be puzzling.
"I killed the guard Yan Liang and fled back to Xudu. However, I was defeated at Guandu. On the orders of the Prime Minister, I came to collect Wancheng's army and retreat westward to Guanzhong. Why don't you open the door soon!"
Cao Hong loudly scolded his old subordinates according to what Yan Liang had told him in advance.
Yan Liang considered that the defenders of Wancheng would be suspicious of Cao Hong's appearance, so he made up this excuse. In order to better create the illusion, he also deliberately took a small road to the east of Wancheng to show that Cao Hong was indeed coming from
Coming from the direction of Xudu.
After Cao Hong explained like this, the suspicion of his old troops was immediately reduced. Seeing that the old master was in front, they dared not hesitate any longer and hurriedly shouted to open the city.
The suspension bridge was slowly lowered, the city gate slowly opened, and the Nanyang government had opened its arms to Yan Liang.
A smile flashed across Yan Liang's lips. He patted Cao Hong on the shoulder and said with a smile: "General Zilian did a good job. Just wait here for a while. I will be with you at the Wancheng Yamen in a while."
Have a few drinks.”
Cao Hong looked sad and grinned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Yan Liang clamped the horse's belly with his legs while he was sitting, leapt his horse onto the suspension bridge, slashed his sword, and shouted: "Athletes, follow me and fight into the city!"
The roar was like thunder and the murderous intent was fierce.
I saw that black shadow shooting out like lightning, heading straight for the city gate.
The killing sounds of the five hundred cavalry behind him suddenly started, and they rushed across the suspension bridge like a torrent, following Yan Liang up.
Seeing this situation, the defenders on the city realized that they had fallen into a trap and wanted to close the city gate.
But, it's too late.
Yan Liang took the lead and crashed into the city gate. He swept out the sword and cut two enemy soldiers in half who were trying to close the door.
The rest of Cao's army was frightened by his mighty aura, and they were stunned for a moment and didn't know what to do.
After only this moment of hesitation, a large number of iron cavalry surged in, and the rolling iron flow crushed the frightened Cao Jun wantonly.
Yan Liang rode his horse and wielded his sword. He killed no one with his sword and went straight to the top of the city.
Two Cao soldiers came to block them with their guns drawn. Yan Liang shouted loudly and rolled out his sword like a wheel. Amidst the bursts of howling, he destroyed the two enemy generals with their guns and their men to pieces.
Angrily ascending to the top of the city, Yan Liang galloped to the direction of the city tower, swept out his sword, and cut off the large banner with the word "Cao" with a loud "click".
"Where are the flag soldiers?" Yan Liang shouted.
The cavalry carrying the flag rushed over. Yan Liang stretched out his arms, snatched the big red flag, and stuck it firmly on the top of the city.
Under the setting sun, the big flag with the word "Yan" flying in the wind.