Pengcheng fell.
The 1st Battalion entered Lanling.
Other than dying in battle, Zang Ba only had one option: surrender.
Less than 5,000 soldiers took off their armor and abandoned their weapons. They stood in the distance and accepted the surrender.
"Your blade!"
Zang Ba handed the Mo Sword to Yu Jin.
"Yes!"
Yu Jin quickly put away the Mo Sword and said in a deep voice,""This is a treasure that can only be equipped by the second army camp in the entire Rong Manor. Just the forging of the saber costs nearly ten million yuan.”
"Rich!"
Zang Ba's eyes were filled with envy.
Even when Liu Bei was in charge of Xu Prefecture and had the financial support of the Mi Family, they had never been equipped with such a sharp weapon.
"Reorganize the army!"
Xiao Bei boarded the chariot and said indifferently,"Set off for Lanling immediately!"”
"Here!"
Yu Jin shouted.
Zang Ba looked at the mountain of equipment and asked,""Marquis Beishou, what should we do with these equipment?”
"Throw it!"
"Someone will collect it in the future!"
Xiao Bei threw down a Mo saber from the chariot and said in a deep voice,"This saber is suitable for infantry, not cavalry. Keep it!”
"Yes, sir!"
Zang Ba put away the Mo Blade as if he had obtained a treasure.
The army set off again.
Along the way, they moved at a rapid speed.
The more Sun Guan looked, the more shocked he became, and the faces of the surrendered soldiers turned pale.
They were not wearing armor and had no weapons in their hands, so they were no match for the soldiers of the second camp.
"General Wen Ze!"
"How many pounds of armor do you have?" Zang Ba asked with a strange expression.”
"20 catties!"
Yu Jin raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice," Excluding the armor, the Mo Saber weighs fifteen pounds. Adding on the rations for the rapid march, the entire body weighs about forty-five pounds. The heavy shields are in the logistics army. If the two armies fight, our Second Battalion will carry about sixty pounds!”
"Pervert!"
Zang Ba's mouth twitched.
An ordinary soldier carrying sixty Jin was comparable to a general!
Yu Jin said calmly," The five battalions of the Rong family have one piece of meat every three days. Only the second battalion has one piece of meat every day. Although the pay and compensation are the same as the others, the food in the second battalion is the best. Even if we march quickly, we will have jerky. The others will have corncakes and corn cakes!”
"Ha!"
Zang Ba's eyes were filled with bitterness.
The difference between the two armies was too great, almost like the difference between heaven and earth.
Perhaps in the entire Xu Prefecture, only the Breaking Ranks Camp could compare to the ordinary soldiers of the Rong Manor, and they were even slightly inferior.
As for ordinary soldiers like them, it would be good enough if they could eat their fill!
Several days later.
Xiao Bei led the second battalion and appeared in Lanling territory.
The camp of the 1st Battalion had already been set up, and the logistics unit had also transported the heavy shields of the 2nd Battalion over.
"Marshal Xiao!"
"Marquis Beishou!"
Xiahou Dun, Xu Chu, and the others at the main gate said respectfully.
Xiao Bei nodded slightly and said,"Gongda, did Cao Xing and Gao Shun go out of the city to challenge you?"”
"No!"
Xun You shook his head and smiled faintly." As far as I know, there are only 3,800 soldiers in the city. Among them, there are 3,000 soldiers from Cao Xing and 800 soldiers from Gao Shun. It seems that they are going to defend the city to the death!”
"Besieged!"
Xiao Bei said indifferently,"The first camp has two city gates, and the second camp has two city gates. Yuan Rang will bring 5,000 soldiers and follow me to Tancheng in two days. Since Gao Shun and Cao Xing want to defend to the death, let them!"”
"Here!"
Yu Jin, Xiahou Dun, Xu Chu, and the others replied.
Xiao Bei stopped in front of the commander's tent and looked at the Lanling City Tower a mile away. He said in a deep voice,"Gongda, after I go to Tancheng, I'll leave the battle of Lanling to you. Zhongkang, Wen Ze must abide by the military orders!”
"Here!"
The two of them replied.
Lanling Tower.
Gao Shun and Cao Xing's eyes were filled with ferocity.
All the defenders had a look of death on their faces. They did not even have the desire to live.
"We lost!"
Gao Shun's voice was filled with exhaustion as he said hoarsely,"" The first and second battalions of the Congrong Manor are here. The one who entered the camp just now should be the Marquis of Beishou, Xiao Xinzhi. It seems that his target is indeed Tancheng. My lord has led the main army to Xiapi. There are less than 2,000 troops in Tancheng. Donghai has fallen!”
"Peng Cheng was defeated so quickly. Isn't Zang Xuangao known as Mount Tai's Valiant General?" Cao Xing's gaze was cold.”
"I'm afraid they've surrendered!"
Gao Shun said with a complicated expression," Declaring that how could he defeat the Marquis of Beishou? Surrendering is also expected. Even now, I still don't know what he's doing. He's mobilizing his troops here and there. He was originally stationed in Xiao County. Why did he suddenly appear in Lanling? If that's the case, why didn't he come here directly?!"”
"I don't know!"
Cao Xing also shook his head.
When Xiao Bei's army arrived at Lanling.
Xiapi.
In the prefect's mansion.
Lu Bu received a letter from Zang Ba.
Chen Gong's eyes were filled with anxiety as he said," My Lord, the First Battalion of the Rong Manor is attacking Liu County because of Lanling. As long as Lanling is conquered, even if we surround the city, Tancheng will be in danger of being breached. Now, let's shift to Tancheng and reinforce Lanling!"”
"No need!"
Lu Bu's eyes were filled with suspicion.
Chen Gong said resentfully," My Lord, Xiao Bei has 20,000 troops. 10,000 iron cavalry will head to Lanling. There are also 10,000 infantry who will definitely conquer Peng City and support Xiahou Dun. General Xuan Gao will definitely be in danger if he goes to Lanling. If we don't rescue him, it will be too late!"”
"Gongtai!"
Lu Bu glanced at Chen Gong from the corner of his eyes and said indifferently,"Didn't you impatiently ask me to return to Tancheng just to work with Cao Cao from the inside and take over Xiapi? If Pengcheng is lost, Xiao Bei will definitely lead his army to meet with Cao Mengde and attack Xiapi. Do you really think I, Lu Bu, am an ordinary person?”
"What Wen Hou? Divine General!"
"Lu Fengxian, you're just an idiot!”
"Who is Xiao Bei? The title is Beishou, the Lord of the Rong Residence!"
"How can the person in charge of Cao Cao's army be short-sighted?”
"Attacking a county can be done by surrounding the army, but a state's war is mainly about attacking the city and seizing the land. You gave up the tall city of Tancheng to defend Xiapi, which has low walls, insufficient food, and few people.”
Chen Gong cursed in anger. If Lu Bu didn't come back soon, he would never have another chance.
"Chen Gongtai!"
Lu Bu's eyes were filled with rage.
Chen Gong said in despair," If you don't leave Xiapi within ten days, Cao Cao will definitely lead his troops to surround the city. When Donghai and Pengcheng are completely pacified, Xiao Bei will definitely lead his troops to meet you. At that time, you will die without a burial ground!”
"Bastard!"
Lu Bu said angrily.
"Take care of yourself!"
Chen Gong walked out of the Prefecture Overseer's Mansion in disappointment.
When he ascended the city tower.
He was confused, not knowing if supporting Lu Bu was right or wrong!
"Military Advisor!"
"Sir!"
Hou Cheng, Song Xian, and the others bowed slightly.
"I'm just a sinner. How dare I call myself a military counselor!" Chen Gong said self-mockingly.”
"Military Advisor!"
Hou Cheng sighed." The lord was born in Jiuyuan and has been at war with the Hu all year round. He has no one to trust. Let time prove everything. I believe it won't be long before he understands!”
"Too late!"
"It's too late!"
Chen Gong's body suddenly trembled, his eyes filled with shock.
Everyone looked over and saw a large army on the horizon, surging toward Xiapi City.
"How could that be!"
Hou Cheng's eyes were filled with panic!
Song Xian gulped and said in horror,""How can Cao Cao's army be so fast?”
"Hurry!"
Chen Gong gripped his sword and said anxiously," Go and inform the general to leave the city immediately to fight. The Cao army is exhausted. If we defeat them now, we will immediately move to Tan City. We still have a chance of victory!"”
"Here!"
Wei Xu shouted.
In just a short moment.
The third and fourth battalions had already appeared outside Xiapi City.
The 20,000-strong army got into formation.
The Commanders of the two battalions, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Dian Wei stood in front.
Cao Cao rode Vanishing Shadow and looked at the city tower,""Zixiao, your Third Battalion has made a great contribution this time. Otherwise, it would have taken us a few more days to reach Xiapi!”
"The ballistae are the work of Marshal Xiao and the Ministry of Works. I don't dare to claim to be one!" Cao Ren smiled bitterly.”
"Haha!"
Cao Cao waved his hand and said,"What should be yours is yours!"”
"Boom!"
The city gates of Xiapi opened.
Lu Bu raised his Heavenly Halberd and rode the Red Rabbit out of the city.
Behind him, Song Xian, Hou Cheng, Wei Xu, and several thousand cavalry followed.
"Thief Cao!"
Lu Bu shouted angrily.
Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and smiled,""Fengxian, we haven't seen each other for many years, but you're still so irritable. I'm the Prime Minister of the Great Han Dynasty, so why do I call you a thief?”
"Kill them!"
Lu Bu galloped his horse and roared.
Cao Cao's army approached the city, but he did not see Xiao Bei.
How could he not understand that Chen Gong had indeed been wronged?
He immediately kicked his horse and charged towards Cao Cao with a monstrous aura.
"Third Battalion!"
Cao Ren drew his sword and shouted,"Shoot!”
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
A huge explosion sounded.
Bolts that looked like spears shot out from the chariots.
The crossbow chariot was a killing weapon that could be used by three people. The arrow could be fired hundreds of steps, and the crossbow string was pulled by a wheel. It originated from the Mohist Heavenly Works, but unfortunately, it had been lost in that era.
Now that it had suddenly appeared, it was definitely not someone ordinary people could match.
Under the charge of the cavalry, the arrows were like thunder that shook the world.
Buzz!
A streak of black light swept past Lu Bu, creating a strong gust of wind that made him gasp.
Puchi!
The ten-foot-long arrow pierced through a soldier who was charging at the front.
The huge impact and the terrifying power of the arrows instantly tore the soldiers apart.
However, the speed of the arrows did not slow down. They pierced through three to four cavalrymen before nailing a warhorse into the ground.
"Gulp!"
Countless people gulped.
Fear descended.
Arrows were fired from the 3rd Battalion.
The black light passed through the wind and whistled, as if the world was crying out.
In the next moment.
The soldiers were torn apart and blood spilled on the battlefield.
His comrade behind him was pierced through, and his eyes lost their luster.
There were even some people who were covered in bolts that were nailed to the ground, their eyes filled with fear of death.
In less than half an hour.
Thousands of Xu cavalry had lost more than three thousand men.
Even Wei Xu, one of the eight warriors, was nailed to the ground. Even when he died, his eyes were filled with fear.
"Retreat!"
"Retreat quickly!"
Lu Bu turned to Red Hare.
They retreated toward Xiapi City in a panic.
At this moment, even he, the number one general in the world, could feel the aura of death.
The general is like this, let alone other soldiers.
The army that was valiant and full of vigor just a moment ago, shouting and killing, all retreated into the city with panic.
"What a sharp weapon!"
Cao Cao's eyes were filled with excitement." If such a weapon is placed in front of two armies and they take turns to kill the enemy, so what if there are a million troops? It's a pity that the cost is too high. It far exceeds the military expenditure of the second camp!”
Guo Jia's forehead was full of black lines." This item has too many disadvantages. It definitely cannot be used as a main force. It is enough to equip a battalion!"”
"What a pity!"
Cao Cao sighed.
Jia Xu snapped a strand of his beard and said with heavy breathing,""Prime Minister, when the Imperial Academy was first established, I remember that the Marquis of Beishou had opened up the field of engineering and recruited great craftsmen as teachers to study all kinds of tools. If they could improve the crossbow carriage, even if its power was slightly reduced, it would still be an absolute killing weapon!”
"Not bad!"
Cao Cao nodded.
Cao Ren sighed." Prime Minister, I don't want to open the military headquarters anymore. If I were to lead such a large army to the Western Regions or the northern border, I would become a famous general!"”
"Useless!"
Cao Cao's eyes widened.
Cao Ren's face immediately turned red.”
"Yes!"
Cao Cao nodded.
Xiapi City Tower.
Chen Gong's eyes were filled with disbelief.
Lu Bu had lost, and he had lost without putting up any resistance.
The terror of the crossbow chariot made his heart turn ashen, and he didn't have any will to fight!
"Gongtai!"
"Gongtai!"
Lu Bu ascended the city tower.
There was still fear in his eyes.
When Chen Gong saw this, he said sadly,""My lord, Cao Cao came too quickly. It must be because of that chariot that he easily broke through Xia Qiu. This thing is too heaven-defying!”
"Yes, I am!"
Lu Bu's face was pale as he looked at his trembling hands and said hatefully,""When the arrows whistled past my ears, I did not even have the courage to raise my halberd to stop them. The armor on the soldiers was useless. It was not until Wei Xu died that I came back to my senses!”
"Ha!"
Chen Gong laughed bitterly.
"What are you laughing at, sir?" Lu Bu asked.”
Chen Gong turned his head to look at the Cao Army who was building the camp. His eyes were filled with disappointment as he said,"Cao Mengde broke the defense of Xuzhou with just a letter. If my lord had listened to me and guarded Tancheng, it would not have come to this!”
"Gongtai!"
Lu Bu's face stiffened,"Is there still a way to remedy this?"”
"I don't know!"
"I'm also powerless to turn the situation around!"
"If we were in Tan City, we could rely on the tall city to defend ourselves!”
"Moreover, there are enough people to recruit soldiers. The longer we are in a stalemate with Cao Cao, the more dangerous Xuchang will be.”
"Now, we can only pray that the other vassals are wise enough to send an army to attack Xuchang. However, how could Cao Cao not understand? How could Xiao Bei not understand? The Valiant Cavalry Manor resisted Jingzhou, the Zhechong Manor resisted Xiliang, and the Middle Territory Manor threatened Ye City in Jizhou!”
"Xiao Bei has already seen the world clearly. Every military headquarters is stuck in the throat of the dukes!”
Chen Gong's eyes were filled with despair, and his voice became even more sorrowful.
At this moment, under this situation, he finally saw through Xiao Bei's plan and saw the plan of the Rong residence to attack Xu Prefecture.
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