"Not good. Prime Minister, General Xia Hou has returned in defeat.”The scout hurried over to report to Cao Cao.
"Got it."
"Ziyi, as you expected, Xiahou Dun returned in defeat.”
"Lu Bu has already taken Xiao Pei and joined forces with the Taishan Army to attack the various tribes of Yanzhou.”
Cao Cao said to Cao Zheng after reading the military report.
"It's fine. The bandits of Mount Tai are nothing to be afraid of. What we want is Xu Prefecture. As long as Lu Bu is not in Xu Prefecture, we have a way to take down the six prefectures.”
"Alright, then you decide for yourself. Yuan Shao has been gathering troops at Guandu recently. I have to go and take a look. I'll leave you 50,000 troops to use as you please.”Cao Cao said.
"Yes."
The next day, Cao Cao led his 100,000 strong army and many valiant generals to Guandu. Cao Zheng only left behind 30,000 infantrymen, 20,000 cavalrymen, and Jia Xu.
"Mr. Wen He, what do you think we should do?”Cao Zheng asked Jia Xu.
Cao Zheng knew that this master would definitely come up with a plan if he asked.
"General, please send a group of soldiers to surround Xiao Pass. Lu Bu will definitely come to reinforce us. At that time, the general's spies can take action.”Jia Xu said.
"Good, that's great." Cao Zheng praised.
"Ziming, lead 20,000 troops to attack Xiao Pass, but we can't break through the city for now.”
"Yes." Cao Zhen accepted the order and retreated.
Xu Prefecture City.
"Father, after Lu Bu leaves the city, defend the city with Mi Zhu, but you must not let him in.”Chen Deng instructed.
"I'll handle the matters in the city, but if you follow Lu Bu, how can you escape?”
Chen Gui said worriedly.
"Father, don't worry. I have a way to escape.”Chen Deng said confidently.
The next day, Lu Bu listened to Chen Deng's suggestion and sent his family and trusted aides to Xiapi, while he led his troops to aid Xiao Pass.
After Chen Deng arrived at Xiao Pass, he told Lu Bu to check on the situation there.
Lu Bu readily agreed.
Thus, Chen Gong rode his horse to Xiao Pass. When he saw that it was Chen Deng, he could only open the door and let him in.
"Gongtai, the lord said that you are passively avoiding the battle. The lord wants to punish you.”
"Cao Cao's army is powerful, so we can't take the initiative to attack.”
After Chen Deng returned to the camp, he told Lu Bu that Zang Ba, Sun Guan, and the others were planning to defect to the enemy.
Thus, Lu Bu once again sent Chen Deng to Xiao Pass and told Chen Gong that he had already brought a large group of troops and that he could fight as he pleased.
Chen Deng told Chen Gong that he would use fire as a signal to attack Cao Cao's army from both inside and outside with Lu Bu tonight.
At the same time, Chen Deng shot three arrows at Cao Zheng's camp, helping Cao Zheng take down Xuzhou, Xiaopei, and Xiaoguan.
In the middle of the night, Chen Gong and Lu Bu both thought it was a signal, so they launched an attack on Cao Cao's camp.
However, the Cao army was on the mountain behind them, watching this dog-eat-dog show.
"Brother, let's kill our way down the mountain." Cao Zhen suggested.
"There's no hurry. Let them kill each other first.”Cao Zheng said calmly.
At this moment, Lu Bu recognized Chen Gong and shouted,""Stop hitting Gongtai, stop it, I'm Lu Bu.”
Chen Gong took a closer look. It was really Lu Bu. He hurriedly asked,"Wen Hou, why is it you?"
Just as the two of them were puzzled, Xiao Pass had already been occupied by Cao Tai and Cao Kai.
Seeing that the time had come, Cao Zhen waved the flag in his hand and shouted,"Charge!"
Following which, the tens of thousands of soldiers charged at Lu Bu's formation like ferocious tigers. Lu Bu had suffered heavy losses in the battle with Chen Gong, so he was no match for Cao Zheng.
Cao Cao's army came down from above, and the momentum was like a hot knife through butter. Lu Bu had suffered heavy losses and could only lead the remaining troops to retreat towards Xu Prefecture.
When Lu Bu arrived at Xuzhou, arrows were shot from the city walls.
"Chen Gui, hurry up and open the gates!" Lu Bu shouted to the city walls.”
However, the city gate was still not there. At this moment, Mei Zhu came to the city gate and cupped his hands."Lu Bu, you were the one who snatched Xuzhou from my lord. Today, I will offer it to the Imperial Court.”
"Where's Chen Gui?" Lu Bu asked.
"He has already been killed by me." Mei Zhu said proudly.
At this moment, Chen Gui was drinking wine in the city tower, smiling at Mi Zhu.
Just as Lu Bu was about to attack the city, he suddenly heard the news that the Cao army had arrived. Lu Bu could only listen to Chen Gong's suggestion and retreat to Xiaopei.
Cao Zheng took over Xu Prefecture, and Lu Bu met Zhang Liao and Gao Shun, who had come to support him. At this time, Lu Bu had lost his foundation and could only retreat to Xiapi with the rest.
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