Chapter 917 (2/2)

Huainan, 20 Li to the north of Dangtu County.

Only three thousand steps of riding on the official road, the banner of ”Cao” was played with great fanfare. Obviously, the flag battle was Cao Cao's own patrol, which was very powerful.

”Is Dangtu County ahead?” Cao Zhen said.

”Exactly, Duwei.” One side of the army Ma respectfully said.

”You hold my general order to see the magistrate of Dangtu County!” Cao Zhen yelled: ”order him to send 5000 strong people in the city, wear coat armour, quick!”

”Here it is The commander of the army took orders and rode away.

Cao Zhen is thinking of the way: when he arrives in Quyang County, he will send 5000 strong people again, so that there will be 13000 people. If he orders more people to make gold drum flags, it will not be difficult to show the momentum of a large army of 20000 people. Should Liu Bei retreat in the face of difficulties?

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”big brother, big brother!”

Zhang Fei burst into the camp shouting, Liu Bei could not help but frown and scolded: ”third brother, don't be so angry. If you have anything to say, it's OK.”

”Hey, hey.” Zhang Fei scratched his hair and said, ”elder brother, there is a troop of Cao troops coming from Quyang. The number is between 10000 and 20000, and it seems that Cao Cao himself is leading the army.”

”What? Is the thief Cao leading the army in person

Liu Bei was shocked when he heard the speech. He was not afraid of any of Cao's generals coming alone. However, if Cao Cao himself led the troops, he could not help but fear three points.

Guan Yu smoothed his long beard and frowned: ”elder brother, if Cao Cao had led the army in person, it would be very difficult to win this battle. Cao Cao alone has nearly 20000 people, and there are more than 20000 people inside and outside Shouchun, which adds up to more than 40000 people. If we attack inside and outside, we fear that our army will lose all our previous achievements and the battle of huaishui will be in vain. ”

Today, Xiahou Dun is besieged in Shouchun City, but there are still nearly 10000 people. Outside the city, there are more than 10000 soldiers stationed in the four routes, including Zhu Ling, Lu Zhao, Zao Di and Ren Jun. Originally, it was very difficult to deal with the situation that these two armies formed a corner with one inside and one outside. If they attacked Shouchun City, Zhu Ling, Lu Zhao and others would certainly not sit idly by; if they attacked the troops outside the city, Xia Houdun would certainly seize the opportunity and coordinate with them.Now, there is another Cao mengde and 20000 Cao troops. No matter in terms of strength or situation, the Yuzhou army has fallen into the downwind.

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Bei sighed: ”well, let's retreat for the time being. It is a rare victory to defeat XiahouDun and kill more than 10000 Cao soldiers. If we fight with Cao army again, if we fail, we will lose all our previous achievements.”

Liu Bei lost a lot of battles in the first half of his life, so he was in a good mood and knew how to stop when he was good. These 30000 Yuzhou troops are the family property that the three brothers have been working hard for years in Yuzhou, and they have managed to save up. If they are really defeated, there is no need to say much about the consequences.

”I support the elder brother's decision. When the general launches an offensive in the future, our army will retain its strength, and in the future, we will be able to lead the army out and attack Huainan again.” Guan Yuzan said: ”XiahouDun's defeat in this battle by our army is like a startled bird. If there is another war in the future, the victory will belong to our army.”

”Well, I don't care. Since the two brothers are going to withdraw, let's retreat.”

Zhang Fei said: ”the two brothers lead the army to go first. After I lead 5000 soldiers, I will let them taste the power in case Cao's army comes after him.”

”Well, although our troops retreat, we can't get nothing.” Liu Bei said in a deep voice: ”our army can take advantage of the situation to move the people to the west of Shouchun to the territory of Runan County, thus wasting the strength of Cao's army.”

Guan Yu nodded: ”big brother said it's good.”