roccoschili Chapter 104 Total Collapse
Chapter 104 Total Collapse
When Cao Cao's army emerged from the dense forests on both sides and routed Yuan Shao's soldiers, Xu You knew that things were completely hopeless.
He didn't have time to think too much and immediately ordered the remaining soldiers to quickly surround Yuan Shao and withdraw him.
If we get surrounded by them, we won't have any chance at all!
"My lord, run!!"
Xu You didn't even have time to mount his horse before he personally watched Yuan Shao, protected by several soldiers, return along the same route as quickly as possible.
As for the soldiers still in the mountain valley, they naturally had no time to attend to them.
"Charge!"
Cao Ren sat on his warhorse, his broadsword pointing forward, and roared fiercely.
But strangely enough...
The soldiers who followed him did not move as quickly as expected.
He looked rather lazy, giving off a perfunctory vibe.
Xu You was standing right next to him, and he was dumbfounded by what he saw.
Is this how Cao Cao's army fought?
But he immediately realized that this was not because Cao's army was undisciplined or lax.
Instead, they did it on purpose; they wanted to let Yuan Shao go back!
"Hey? You can't leave!" Xu You exclaimed as he realized what was happening and prepared to escape in the chaos.
A large sword appeared in front of him without warning!
Cao Hong dismounted and looked at him with a half-smile, "You are the man our lord specifically requested. Now that you're here, don't go back."
"My lord has prepared fine wine and food, and is eagerly awaiting your arrival!"
Looking at the sharp broadsword in front of him, Xu You slowly closed his eyes, speechless.
As for the battle situation in front of him, he didn't need to look at it.
Yuan Jun was easily dealt with, and peace gradually returned to the mountain valley...
Yuan Shao, who fled in panic with dozens of men, finally escaped with his life.
The first thing we did upon returning to the temporary camp was to send out a message to call for reinforcements!
Yanjin has not yet been captured, and the only person capable of crossing over to provide support the fastest is naturally Zhang He of Baima.
Several orders were issued in quick succession, urging him to immediately lead his troops to provide reinforcements.
Yuan Shao beat his chest and wept bitterly, cursing Cao Cao for his treachery and vowing to rescue his son no matter what and make Cao Cao pay the price!
When the order for reinforcements was frantically relayed to Baima, Tian Feng finally realized the problem!
He suddenly realized that Cao Cao's plan was not about the white horse, but about his lord from the very beginning!
Yes!
I was so stupid; I kept thinking about the white horse and ignored the key issue.
In this great battle, if the lord wavers, no amount of clever planning will be of any use!
He understood Yuan Shao's character all too well!
then.
Upon receiving the news, Tian Feng immediately went to Zhang He. "General Zhang, this order from our lord cannot be accepted!"
"Listen to me, he's not in any life-threatening danger; he just hasn't grasped the situation!"
"If we wait a few days, our lord will realize the situation and rescind the order!"
Only after saying these words did he realize that something was wrong.
At this moment, several other generals stood around Zhang He, all looking at him with different expressions.
That old man has ulterior motives!
No wonder he always tries every means to oppose his lord!
At such a crucial moment, how could they ask to abandon their lord?
Zhang He was also at his wit's end...
Actually, he also had a feeling that things were not as simple as they seemed on the surface.
If troops are redeployed at this time, Baima will likely be unable to hold out.
The hard-won gains may very well be sent back.
More importantly...
The army's constant back-and-forth movements not only exhaust it but also give Cao Cao's army an opportunity.
But that idiot Tian Feng openly said those words.
Who can guarantee that the people present won't spread what they just said?
If problems arise in the future, you won't be able to explain yourself!
After a brief silence, he righteously and sternly rebuked, "Tian Feng!"
"You're trying to frame me for something unjust! If I refuse the lord's orders and something goes wrong, who will be responsible?"
"Or... are you harboring ill intentions from the start, and trying to drag me down with you?"
Tian Feng was almost speechless with anger!
Good guy.
Why isn't there a single normal person here?
Can't you see such an obvious problem?
"Zhang He, if you really lead your troops back now, that's when things will get really messy!"
"If Cao Cao only needs to send a small detachment to ambush or simultaneously attack Baima, how will you, General, respond?"
"If the lord's problem isn't solved by then, and White Horse can't be defended, it might even lead to a complete collapse of the situation. That would be a real problem!"
Do you even understand?!
Tian Feng's voice suddenly rose; he wanted to wake this foolish guy.
I don't know.
The more this was the case, the less choice Zhang He had!
"Someone come here!" Zhang He sighed inwardly, but outwardly his attitude was extremely resolute.
"Arrest this old bastard immediately, and don't let him out without my order!"
"Let him stay in White Horse City. I want to see if Cao Cao has the guts to send men to retake it!"
He then made a series of arrangements, leading half of his troops to quickly support Yuan Shao.
But before leaving, he still left a contingency plan.
Not only did they leave Tian Feng in Baima, they also left him a letter.
We can take over this place if necessary!
However, to be absolutely sure, he entrusted the letter to a trusted lieutenant, knowing that it would only be effective if given to him at the right time.
Unfortunately.
His design had absolutely no effect.
He led his troops out of Baima and had only gone a dozen or so miles when they fell into Cao Cao's ambush.
After a desperate breakout, when they headed towards Guandu, only one-third of the team remained.
What happened next was exactly as Guo Jia and others had planned.
The troop movements at Baima directly impacted the front lines at Guandu, making the already defeated Yuan Shao even more desperate.
He suddenly realized that his initial advantage had crumbled in an instant.
Yuan Shao was left with only two options: either retreat immediately, abandoning his lost army, including his son!
The only option is to hold out and mobilize the remaining troops to concentrate on attacking Guandu!
If Yuan Shao had chosen the former option, the battle would have ended immediately, but he would have been able to maintain his strength and have a chance to start over.
But who was Yuan Shao?
If he retreats now, wouldn't that mean he has lost to Cao Cao?
That would make him a laughing stock for the whole world, which would be worse than killing him!
therefore.
Without much hesitation, he immediately ordered Gao Lan to lead his troops to provide support, abandoning Yanjin and concentrating his attack on Guandu.
At the same time, they set fire to the White Horse and then transferred the remaining troops to carry out the operation simultaneously.
In addition, the remaining troops from Ji Province will also come to provide support.
Bring out all the food and supplies!
He truly didn't believe that Cao Cao could withstand his full-scale attack.
At this point, Yuan Shao wouldn't listen to any advice!
He wanted to kill Cao Cao; he absolutely could not accept defeat…
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