12dz Chapter 300 Cao Cao's Panic
Chapter 300 Cao Cao's Panic
Chapter 300 Cao Cao's Panic
Qiao County is located at the junction of Runan, Chen, Pei and Liang, and is very close to Pei and Xiang County, where Dong Zhuo's government office is located.
If Cao Cao continued his attack, it would definitely give Dong Zhuo a huge shock.
That night.
Cao Cao made full preparations for the night attack, with gongs and drums roaring in the sky, shouts of killing like thunder, torches like dragons, and arrows like rain, illuminating the entire Huixiaguan as bright as an iron day.
We returned to Xiaguan as if we were facing a powerful enemy and were on full alert.
Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Xiahou Dun and others stood not far away, watching quietly.
As the sky was about to brighten, Cao Cao felt something was amiss. He stroked his beard, his narrow eyes flickering, and he muttered to himself, "Strange..."
Xiahou Dun turned to look at him and said, "General, what's wrong?"
Cao Cao thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "I can't explain it clearly."
Moreover, there was probably plenty of food and fodder, so Hua Xiong and Zhang Ji were not in a hurry and responded calmly.
The tactic of tiring the enemy was still in progress. Cao Ren led a large army, pretending to attack, advancing and retreating, and wandering around the not-so-dangerous pass.
Hua Xiong raised his head and said proudly: "The first push is strong, the second is weak, and the third is exhausted. Let's see how capable Cao Mengde is!"
Cao Cao nodded and said to Cao Ren, "Rest for two hours. I want to go back to Xiaguan and stay awake day and night!"
Cao Cao took a deep breath and said, "Tell Xiahou Dun to withdraw the troops."
Cao Cao's body suddenly stood up straight, his eyes were blazing with a murderous sharpness.
Guo Jia looked at the crowd with a smile and said, "The general has already guessed it. Everyone, please take care of the aftermath. It won't be too late to talk about it in the morning."
Xiahou Dun had a blank expression on his face as he urged the attack.
Dong's army at the pass was on high alert, not in a panic, and even after a sleepless night, they still didn't look tired.
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Under his command, the shield soldiers advanced under the rain of arrows, and the archers hidden inside stepped forward and shot arrows at the pass.
Xiahou Dun listened at the side with a slightly grim expression.
Zhang Ji suddenly shut up and said no more, his face looking serious.
Xiahou Dun said, "Then, let Cone Mixia stay still and I will attack?"
Guo Jia took another sip of strong tea and said, "Maybe it won't take three days."
At the pass, Xiahou Dun was still attacking. There were corpses everywhere, blood was flowing, and countless screams were mixed in with the shouts of killing.
Hua Xiong and Zhang Ji appeared on a wall, looking at the attacking Cao army with a very relaxed expression.
After so many days of doubts, I was suddenly enlightened!
Cao Cao called a break and returned to Xiaguan, but Hua Xiong refused to do so.
Cao's army carried out the strategy of tiring out the enemy at Huixiaguan for three consecutive days, but Huixiaguan remained unmoved and showed no signs of fatigue. Every time the guards of Dong's army appeared, they were energetic and had ruddy faces.
"Xu Chu!"
Cao Cao was startled and asked, "What news?"
When they reached a certain distance, they slowed down, gradually testing and approaching the pass.
Yang Xiu was standing aside, writing something with a pen in his hand.
In front are the shield soldiers, covering the archers, and behind are the siege soldiers ready to go.
Cao Cao stood there without moving, his eyes still fixed on Xiaguan.
Cao Hong didn't care. He pulled a prisoner over and threw him to the ground, shouting at the top of his voice, "General, great news!"
The siege soldiers behind took the opportunity to move forward, erecting siege ladders one by one and charging forward regardless of life and death.
Even though Xiahou Dun led an army of 10,000 and attacked at all costs, there was still no progress. The defenses back to Xiaguan were like a solid wall that could not be shaken at all.
The shield soldier was shaken by the blow, then quickly stabilized and stopped in place.
Guo Jia glanced at the guards standing around him, picked up the teapot and drank tea.
Yang Xiu didn't react and kept staring at Guo Jia.
He tried his best to stand firm, his face changed, and he shouted loudly: "Xiahou Dun, are you still asleep? I'll ask you to say it again!"
He knelt down and said to Cao Cao in a trembling voice: "Yes, yes, I saw General Dong with my own eyes."
Dong Zhuo personally led the army to Xuzhou, leaving 20,000 soldiers to stop him, which was already the limit, and no more was possible.
What's more, Dong Zhuo brought 50,000 elite troops and came to Huixiaguan quietly. His purpose was self-evident - Cao Cao!
But after a moment, Cao Cao calmed down, sat back on the bed, waved his hand unhappily, and said, "Isn't it just Dong Zhuo? What's the fuss? Get out, I want to sleep!"
Cao Cao knew Cao Hong best, so he ignored him and said as he put on his clothes, "Yuan Rang, you go ahead."
Cao Cao's eyes widened and he felt inexplicably uneasy.
The shooting at the pass stopped shortly, but the soldiers still drew their bows and arrows, watching eagerly.
Not long after, Cao Ren came back from the front line, came to Cao Cao, raised his hand, and said, "General, something is wrong."
He had a calm face, showing no emotion.
Back in Xiaguan, the Dong flag was flying and everything was in order.
Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and others were naturally grateful to be appointed by Cao Cao.
Logically speaking, returning to Xiaguan to fight back should at least require a very tight deployment.
Just a small return to Xiaguan actually stumped Cao Cao!
"But where did the troops come from?" Cao Cao's narrow eyes flickered, and he was puzzled.
After a night of exhaustion, the enemy's reaction when they returned to Xiaguan was not quite right.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao subconsciously turned around and looked at Guo Jia.
Cao Cao, who was about to stand up, staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Cao Cao didn't care at first and was sleeping soundly in the tent, but he was still woken up. He became furious and stood up and started shouting.
When everyone heard what Guo Jia said, they suddenly realized what was going on, and Xiahou Dun immediately carried the prisoner out.
Cao Cao glanced at him and ignored him. He turned around and looked at Guo Jia, then returned to the camp.
Guo Jia smiled slightly and said, "According to the time, Dong Zhuo should have arrived in Xuzhou a long time ago. The situation over there will soon reach the general's ears."
Xiahou Dun stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "General, Dong Zhuo is returning to Xiaguan!"
Cao Cao's face was as hard as iron. He thought countless thoughts in his mind, but he still couldn't find out why this little Hui Xiaguan was so abnormal.
This small Huixiaguan is closer to Qiao County than Xiang County. Dong Zhuo also led his troops to Xuzhou. Why could he still remain so calm?
Guo Jia drank his tea sip by sip, suppressing his urge to drink, and said, "General, you can continue to test me."
Guo Jia drank his tea, turned his gaze back to Xiaguan, and said, "This time, the inside story of Xiaguan."
Guo Jia didn't say anything else. Judging from the time, Yuan Shu should be defeated.
Cao Cao quickly calmed down and said, "Pass the order, the army will rest for three days."
He also noticed something strange, but couldn't explain it clearly. He stepped forward and whispered to Cao Cao, "General, has the spy inside delivered any message?"
Xiahou Dun understood and stepped aside.
Going back and forth, the progress was very slow.
As a result, he was ambushed by Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong and was almost killed. He fled back in a panic with hundreds of people.
That night he led 3,000 soldiers out of the pass and attacked Cao's camp.
……
These words made Cao Cao's face flash with anger.
"What's the trick?" Yang Xiu suddenly became interested and walked up to Guo Jia with a look of 'Tell me now, tell me now' written all over his face.
Guo Jia said calmly, "Don't wait. If there is something fishy going on in Xiaguan this time, then it's a big one."
Guo Jia looked at Yang Xiu's hurried back and shook his head, saying, "Dezu has not learned Yang Gong's caution."
"What do you mean, military advisor?" It was Yang Xiu who interrupted, with a puzzled look on his face.
Cao Cao had just woken up and didn't react. He still pretended to be majestic and said, "Didn't I tell you? Don't wake me up unless you can't hold on!"
Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and the others were stunned. They looked at each other, and no one knew what was going on.
Cao Cao stood on a high ground, looking quietly towards Xiaguan.
"Yes." Cao Hong beside him responded and went to pass the order personally.
Cao Cao pondered for a while and said: "Don't stop, wait until noon."
Dong Zhuo, this time they want to "fight Dong", and now Dong Zhuo suddenly appears in Huixiaguan, why does Cao Cao react like this?
"alright,"
This time, there are definitely more than 10,000 or 20,000 soldiers and horses at Xiaguan!
Zhang Ji's face changed slightly, and he said, "We must fight back..."
At a command, more than 5,000 Cao troops rushed back to Xiaguan like a tide.
Guo Jia held a teapot in his hand, took a sip, and said calmly: "Find a way to contact the insiders in the pass, and make sure to find out."
Seeing this, Le Jin was furious and stepped forward, clasping his fists and saying, "General, give me 10,000 men, and I will definitely take down Hua Xiong and Zhang Ji for you!"
This is a paradox!
When a paradox occurs, there must be a reason!
The Dong army at the pass was not panicked at all and guarded the pass calmly and orderly.
Yang Xiu frowned and said, "Dong Jun is too calm."
It is not even comparable to the motley Yellow Turban Army and the Black Mountain Army.
Guo Jia listened to what Cao Cao and Yang Xiu said one after another, his eyes thoughtful.
The soldier was covered in blood, with disheveled hair, and was tied up and thrown to the ground.
Xu Chu, who was outside the account, came in, and behind him was a large group of people, including Guo Jia, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Le Jin, etc., more than ten people in total, all of whom were Cao Cao's confidants.
Yang Xiu only discovered it now, but Cao Cao had already noticed it a long time ago.
"Yes, sir!" Cao Ren responded loudly.
Yang Xiu was getting more and more confused and asked, "Could there be a lot of people hiding in Xiaguan this time?"
Cao Cao's expression was as hard as iron, and his eyes were scorching, as if they wanted to burn everything.
Cao Cao ignored him and held his sword in his hand. He had already made up his mind to attack all the way to Xiang County and force Dong Zhuo to abandon Xuzhou and return to defend Pei State.
Yang Xiu was stunned for a moment, then seemed to realize something and said, "Okay, I'll write it right away."
Cao Cao didn't care about Yang Xiu and said, "Fengxiao, what's the trick behind this trip to Xiaguan?"
When the shooting from above stops, the shield soldiers move forward again.
Xiahou Dun shouted: "General, this prisoner is Hua Xiong's personal soldier. He saw Dong Zhuo with his own eyes. Dong Zhuo is in Huixiaguan. There are 50,000 elite soldiers of Dong Zhuo in Huixiaguan!"
Cao Cao came over and said with a smile: "Dezu, write a letter to the court and ask about it. The court may know it faster than we do."
Cao Ren looked serious and said, "I found that the Dong army on the city wall has been changing. From last night to now, it has been the fifth wave."
Xiahou Dun was a little anxious and ordered in a cold voice: "Attack!"
If these were Dong Zhuo's 30,000 elite soldiers, why did Dong Zhuo only lead 30,000 soldiers to Xuzhou? How could he occupy Xuzhou surrounded by wolves with 30,000 soldiers?
"Yuan Rang, attack the city!" Cao Cao said in a deep voice.
Guo Jia glanced at him and said nothing.
But when he returned to Xiaguan, he seemed very calm and not too panicked.
Guo Jia took a sip of tea and said, "It shouldn't be long before the general gets the news."
Cao Cao, Guo Jia and others in the distance were also staring at the battlefield situation intently.
"Something's wrong!"
The shield soldier raised his shield again and slowly moved forward.
Guo Jia instead looked towards the south and said, "General, Yuan Shu is almost defeated."
Cao Cao kept his eyes fixed on Hui Xiaguan and asked, "What did you find?"
Xiahou Dun had been waiting for a long time. Upon hearing this, he raised his knife and strode forward.
Suddenly, countless archers appeared above the pass, and arrows poured down like rain.
Cao Cao frowned and asked, "What should we do now?"
Hua Xiong glanced at him and said, "Of course."
Cao Ren, Cao Hong and others followed, but Yang Xiu didn't want to leave and wanted to know more "hidden truth".
Cao Cao hummed and said, "I'm waiting for news from Yuan Shu!"
Xiahou Dun watched from behind, waved his sword, and said in a deep voice: "Continue."
Zhang Ji was gradually marginalized in Dong's camp, and he didn't care about it, so he didn't care about Cao's attack at all. He looked back at the pass and said, "The Cao army should be testing."
He stared at his captive, who was kneeling and trembling in fear.
Yang Xiu looked back at Xiaguan with a strange expression, and said, "It's too quiet."
This time, Xiaguan was not actually a strategically important place, but Xiahou Dun's 10,000 troops attacked for two days without any success and suffered heavy casualties.
Hua Xiong held a spear in his hand, sneered, and said, "It's ridiculous that you want to break through Huixiaguan with just 5,000 people!"
Cao Cao ignored him, holding his sword in his hand, but his heart was filled with rage.
Cao Cao immediately understood and was about to speak, but Yang Xiu said thoughtfully: "So, we still have to wait?"
According to their plan, Cao Ren would be responsible for tiring the enemy out overnight, while Xiahou Dun and Le Jin would be responsible for the attack during the day.
Dong dong dong
Cao Cao's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes became a little colder.
Cao Cao shook his head and said, "The last news was that Hua Xiong and Zhang Ji had arrived, and then there was no more news."
Guo Jia was a heavy drinker, and even though he used strong tea to suppress his thirst, he still felt uncomfortable all over. He tugged at his collar, looked up at the scorching sun, and said, "General, if there are more than 20,000 people in Xiaguan this time, how many troops did Dong Zhuo bring to Xuzhou? Xuzhou has Lu Bu in the local area, Sun Jian in the south, and Liu Bei in the north. The elite troops in Dong Zhuo's hands are only 50,000 or 60,000 at most. Do you think they are just miscellaneous troops in Xiaguan this time?"
To Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo was not only the so-called Grand Marshal, whose official position was too high, but he was also a man who had fought many battles!
Compared to the "newcomer" Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo had experienced far more battles and made far more military achievements.
They were met with countless arrows, forcing the shield soldiers to stop again.
Xiahou Dun said on the side: "The entire Huixiaguan is under martial law, so it's not surprising that the message can't be delivered."
As a veteran who has been through many battles, Cao Cao has noticed many things wrong from last night to now.
Cao Cao remained expressionless and nodded to Guo Jia.
In his initial strategy, Cao Cao hesitated, but after Guo Jia's persuasion, Cao Cao made up his mind to advance to Xiang County as soon as possible and force Dong Zhuo to return.
They even opened the gate openly, and the soldiers of Dong's army walked out leisurely and picked up some arrows, shields, etc. dropped by Cao's army.
But seeing that Cao Cao had already lay down and pulled up the quilt, he reluctantly followed him out of the tent.
Guo Jia didn't leave.
When Cao Cao heard the footsteps disappear, he threw off his quilt, turned over and sat up, staring at Guo Jia with eyes as sharp as knives.