12dz Chapter 445 Xiahou Yuan apologizes with thorns on his back, Chen Gong wants to avenge his previous h
Chapter 445 Xiahou Yuan apologizes with thorns on his back, Chen Gong wants to avenge his previous h
South of the Wei River
near Lantian
Despite Pang De's several days of fighting, even Xiahou Yuan, who was known for his surprise attacks, was unable to drive Pang De back to Pubanjin.
in contrast.
More and more soldiers are smuggling themselves across the Wei River to Pubanjin.
Even Ma Chao couldn't wait any longer and braved the risk of seasickness to come and join Pang De.
Left with no other choice, Xiahou Yuan had to temporarily withdraw to Chang'an and tighten his defenses, while also recalling Hao Zhao.
From a tactical point of view, Pound succeeded, and won a great victory!
But just as Ma Chao was about to praise Pang De...
His personal guards, however, suddenly reported to him in a trembling voice:
"Reporting to the general, Xiahou Yuan has once again led his troops to attack!"
Upon hearing this, Ma Chao and Pang De both frowned.
The two of them were thinking the same thing: Is Xiahou Yuan crazy?!
Didn't we just shrink our defenses? Why are they here again?
However, Xiahou Yuan's actions were clearly not something the two of them could easily understand.
After several more hours of fierce fighting, Xiahou Yuan retreated once again.
Ma Chao was completely numb.
Although, Pound was like a stubborn resident, firmly rooted in Lantian.
However, Xiahou Yuan attacked again after retreating, and attacked again after retreating, which kept delaying Ma Chao's time.
You should know that Ma Chao was an egoist.
Exiling his own father, joining the Kansai Allied Forces, and sending Pound to smuggle himself across the Puban Pass were all for personal gain.
The most glaringly obvious prize right in front of him at this moment is undoubtedly the population and resources of the Guanzhong region!
But Xiahou Yuan did this.
How could his soldiers have time to plunder the people of Guanzhong?
Ma Chao was very frustrated.
But then, something even more frustrating happened.
When he sent soldiers away from Lantian, intending to plunder the people and resources of various cities west of Chang'an.
Suddenly, he learned that Xiahou Yuan had already secretly sent people to relocate these people in batches!
This is why Xiahou Yuan, knowing he couldn't defeat the Guanzhong coalition, still launched repeated attacks!
It's okay if you can't beat them, I'll secretly move the people away so you won't get anything!
"Aaaaaah! You bastard!"
"Once I catch you, I will tear you to pieces!"
Ma Chaoyue became increasingly angry and flew into a rage.
Pound watched this scene in silence.
Compared to Ma Chao, his conscience was not completely extinguished.
Smuggling himself across the border into Pubanjin was part of a military operation carried out by soldiers.
However, Pang De never approved of Ma Chao's plundering plans.
Because that was simply too cruel and inhumane.
When Ma Chao captured Han Chinese civilians, he didn't just plunder them; he killed them without hesitation after taking their loot.
To put it bluntly, Ma Chao's ideas were too shocking and unconventional.
Perhaps only the Qiang, Di, and Jie people could truly accept him.
Pound, on the other hand, was a Han Chinese, and even a Han Chinese with some education.
After all, Pound came from a humble background as a clerk.
Apart from Lü Bu, the remaining clerks in the late Han Dynasty were mostly cultured.
……
A few days later
Han Sui led his main army to the vicinity of Pubanjin.
Xiahou Yuan tightened his defenses and recalled Hao Zhao, thus removing any obstacles for Han Sui and his men.
Upon hearing the news that Ma Chao hadn't managed to rob anything, Han Sui's smile faded, and he offered a perfunctory consolation:
"Mengqi, do not worry about this matter anymore."
"Xiahou Miaocai's plan was too subtle; we simply didn't notice it at first."
"Once we conquer Chang'an, won't everything in the Guanzhong region be ours?"
Han Sui's words only made Ma Chao feel more frustrated.
Before the main force of the Kansai Allied Forces arrived in Lantian.
If Ma Chao leads his men to plunder resources, those resources will naturally belong to him.
But now, Han Sui and Lü Bu have arrived with their main forces.
If we manage to grab something else, we'll have to share it with everyone.
With too many wolves and too little meat, it's no wonder Ma Chao can't be happy!
But as a ruthless man who didn't even want his own father, Ma Chao was good at managing his facial expressions.
He smiled and said to Han Sui:
"Uncle is right."
"When do we plan to attack Chang'an?"
Han Sui was about to speak.
Suddenly a scout reported:
"Report to the leader!"
"Cao Cao is leading over 100,000 elite troops, including 30,000 cavalry, and is speeding towards Chang'an!"
"We expect to arrive in Chang'an in another two or three days!"
As soon as the news came out.
Not only Han Sui, but also a group of minor warlords under Han Sui's command in Liangzhou all changed their expressions drastically!
Xiahou Yuan still had more than 40,000 Cao troops under his command.
Then they joined forces with Cao Cao's 100,000 elite troops.
Despite having around 200,000 troops, the Kansai Allied Forces held no advantage whatsoever.
After all, the fighting prowess of Cao Cao's army was known throughout the land.
On the Kansai coalition side, only the main forces of Han Sui, Lü Bu, and Ma Chao were relatively strong.
The rest were of varying quality, with a considerable number of rabble mixed in.
"We cannot possibly capture Chang'an in two or three days."
"In that case, we can only reorganize our troops and prepare for battle as soon as possible to meet Cao Cao's main force."
Han Sui frowned deeply.
No one expected Cao Cao to act so quickly!
According to the original estimate, it would take Cao Cao's main force at least two more months to reach Guanzhong, from procuring provisions to setting off.
Two months later, the Kansai Allied Forces may have already captured Chang'an.
Once Chang'an is captured, Cao Cao's battle plan will completely collapse.
But now, the Kansai coalition is forced into a battle against Cao Cao's main force ahead of schedule.
Beside Lü Bu, Chen Gong sighed softly.
Cao Jun remains as unpredictable as ever.
But what follows is the moment to test true strength.
Chen Gong's fists gradually clenched.
A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, though he may not necessarily be a gentleman.
But Chen Gong still remembered the grudge against Zhang Miao, the grudge of being driven out of Yanzhou, and the grudge of nearly ten years of wandering.
……
Changan
Xiahou Yuan, carrying a bundle of thorns on his back, stood at the city gate, head bowed, waiting for Cao Cao to arrive.
Because of Pang De's sneak crossing of Puban Ferry, Xiahou Yuan had to abandon other defense lines and concentrate his forces to defend Chang'an.
In Xiahou Yuan's view, this was a dereliction of duty and a betrayal of Cao Cao's trust.
soon.
Cao Cao rode Jueying, and Su Yu rode Zhaohuang Feidian. The two appeared at the city gate.
Seeing Xiahou Yuan carrying a rattan cane, Cao Cao walked straight past him as if he didn't exist.
Everyone looked at Xiahou Yuan with pity.
Su Yu stopped beside Xiahou Yuan and whispered:
"Miao Cai, the lord does not mean to blame you."
"Although the defense line was lost, the people were evacuated in time, so the merits and demerits cancel each other out."
"But if you pull this stunt, the lord will definitely beat you up later!"
"You bastard!"
Xiahou Yuan suddenly woke up.
Despite his impressive martial arts skills, Xiahou Yuan still vividly remembered Cao Cao's beloved iron fist.
The main problem is that he's been beaten a lot since he was a child!
He was more than ten years younger than Cao Cao, and Cao Cao always treated him as a younger brother.
What's wrong with Cao Cao giving his younger brother a couple of beatings when he makes a mistake?
Xiahou Yuan yanked off the rattan cane he was carrying on his back.
Screw the cane!
Who said that carrying thorns to apologize is a good method?
For Cao Cao, the result was what mattered.
It's all just empty talk; it's completely useless.
What Cao Cao wanted was for Xiahou Yuan to regain his strength and wipe away his previous humiliation!
With his tiger-like stride across the Guanzhong Plain, how could Cao Cao's attacking general possibly succumb to defeat?
Su Yu reminded him.
When Cao Cao arrived at the council hall.
Xiahou Yuan, having donned his armor once more, strode inside, his expression filled with excitement.
Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction.
Get up where you fall.
Otherwise, how could he continue to burden Xiahou Yuan with responsibilities?
The title of General Who Conquers the West is just the beginning.
In the future, he will appoint Xiahou Yuan as the General Who Conquers the West, and send him westward to expand the territory!
……