"Reporting to the general, the general's plan has succeeded. Liu Bei has stopped attacking the city, and General Taishi Ci's troops have arrived outside Xuchang.”The scouts hurried over to report.
"Good, order all the soldiers to speed up. We must reach Xuchang City before midnight tonight and launch a full counterattack at midnight.”Xu Huang ordered.
"Yes."
Liu Bei's camp was under Xuchang City.
"Big brother, we can totally break through the city today. Why are you stopping us?”Zhang Fei said unwillingly.
If he had known earlier, Xuchang City would have been reduced to less than ten thousand soldiers after a series of battles. As long as they attacked again, they would be able to break through the city.
" Third brother, Cao Cao has hung the memorial tablet of the late emperor on the city wall. We cannot attack the memorial tablet of the late emperor," Liu Bei said sadly.
Xuchang City.
"Ah!"
"My leg."
"Military doctor."
There were wounded soldiers everywhere in the city.
Surrounding them were professional military doctors who were constantly running.
"Zilong, does this mean that Gongming's army will return to Xuchang in two days?”Cao Cao asked as he walked down the city tower.
"Yes, Prime Minister. When I set off, General Gongming's troops were only two days away from Xuchang. I estimate that they will arrive tonight or tomorrow morning.”Zhao Yun replied.
"Alright, I understand. You can go and rest first. I reckon there will be a fierce battle tonight.”Cao Cao ordered.
"Yes."
Not long after, night fell. Cao Cao's 8,000 soldiers were ready to work together with Xu Huang to attack Liu Bei's army.
Beside Cao Cao were Zhang Xiu, Zhao Yun, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, and the loyal Commander of the Tiger Guards, Dian Wei.
As for the advisors, there were Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Xun Yu, Jiang Ji, Liu Ye, Dong Zhao, and others.
In Xuchang City, almost everyone spent the night in unease and worry.
Soon, it was midnight. After a day of rapid marching, Xu Huang's army finally arrived at the attacking position on time.
Zhang He led 30,000 troops and quietly came to the forest outside Liu Bei's camp. Liu Bei's army was exhausted from the siege and did not find anything.
"General, General Zhang He is in position.”
"Alright, let the soldiers rest for two hours. At midnight, we will launch a surprise attack on Liu Bei's camp.”
Xu Huang ordered.
"Yes."
Following that, the army of 100,000 soldiers took turns to rest. One group rested, and the other was on guard to prevent any enemy attacks.
Two hours later, Liu Bei's soldiers also began to get up. The Cooks 'Army also began to cook, while the rest of the people prepared to start their morning exercises.
"Reporting, General, all the troops are in position and can send the signal.”the scout said.
"Send the signal." Xu Huang immediately ordered.
"Yes."
Then, a soldier took out something that looked like fireworks. He grabbed the bottom of the thing in his hand, pulled the fuse with one hand, and released it into the air.
"Swish!"
"Bang!"
Then, a tiger-shaped pattern appeared in the sky.
"Soldiers, release your arrows." Taishi Ci ordered.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
"Ah!"
"Enemy attack, run!"
"Save me!"
"I don't want to die!"
Liu Bei's soldiers were caught off guard and suffered heavy losses.
"What happened?" After Zhang Fei heard the scream, he came out to check on the situation.
"General, there's an enemy attack." a soldier said.
"Immediately get everyone ready for battle.”Zhang Fei ordered.
"Yes."
Zhang Fei then went to Liu Bei's tent to discuss the battle.
"Third brother, what happened outside?”Liu Bei had also put on his armor.
"Big brother, it should be Cao Cao's reinforcements. Otherwise, the other troops wouldn't have the strength.”Zhang Fei said.
"Did you find Cao Zheng?" Liu Bei asked in fear.
"No, the enemy is only using bows to suppress us, so we don't know who the commander is.”
"That's good. Third brother, immediately inform Yun Chang and let him lead the troops to meet up with me. As long as there is life, there is no need to worry about not having firewood.，Let's retreat to Nanyang first." Liu Bei said hurriedly.
"Yes."
Within Xuchang City.
"Reporting, Prime Minister, General Xu Huang has already launched an attack on Liu Bei.”
"Alright."
"Soldiers, coordinate from the inside and outside. This time, we must completely destroy Liu Bei.”
"Yes."
Following which, Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun led 8,000 soldiers out of the city. At the same time, Xu Huang's troops also launched an attack. Under the pincer attack from both sides, Liu Bei's 50,000 soldiers lost more than 10,000 people.
This time, they had lost more than 10,000 people.
Fortunately, Guan Yu had appeared midway and was responsible for covering the rear. Otherwise, Liu Bei would have been completely annihilated.
Liu Bei's 10,000 soldiers were forced to retreat to Luyang, but Cao Cao would not give Nanyang County to him just like that.
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