With Cao Cao by my side, what do I have to fear from the world?

On the Jiangdong side, rows of shields were gathered together, and they used their collective advantage to block the charge of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

The densely packed shields, linked together, resembled a massive iron wall, seemingly unbreakable and capable of withstanding a thousand armies.

However, their current opponent is Cao Cao's most elite Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, which can be called the ace of ace.

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, heavily armored and iron-clad, charged with all their might, their momentum like an overwhelming tide, their immense impact creating a terrifying spectacle.

Perhaps the warhorses in front cannot break through the defenses of the Jiangdong soldiers, but if the warhorses behind keep charging forward and continue to exert their power, then it's hard to say.

The Jiangdong soldiers, armed with shields, were still flesh and blood, and under the repeated ramming of their warhorses, some of them soon could not withstand the onslaught.

Some were sent flying, shields and all, along with their riders. The speed and power of the charging warhorses were astonishing; the combined strength of the horse and the rider was terrifying.

The Jiangdong soldiers, wielding their shields, were under immense pressure. Each of them exerted all their strength to resist, but their efforts were still ineffective.

Some were knocked down and coughed up blood on the spot, their bodies falling to the ground. This was even worse, as they were quickly trampled underfoot by the charging warhorses, their flesh and blood splattering everywhere, a truly gruesome sight.

Some were trapped under shields, enduring the relentless trampling of warhorses until their bodies were crushed and destroyed!
Of course, the spearmen behind the shields seized the opportunity and showed no mercy, thrusting their spears fiercely into the bellies of their warhorses.

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry suffered heavy casualties among their warhorses, some with their intestines spilling out.

The battle was extremely fierce. Even Cao Zhen's own warhorse fell, but after landing, he quickly jumped up and rejoined the fight. With a swing of his spear, he lifted an enemy soldier into the air.

While fighting the enemy, Cao Zhen commanded the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry behind him to continue the charge! They were determined to completely break through Zhou Yu's army!

Although there were spearmen behind the shield bearers who could look for opportunities to inflict some damage on the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, these spearmen didn't have many chances to act against the massive cavalry charge.

After suffering some casualties, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry faced less pressure to charge. Shields became ineffective one after another, and shield bearers were injured one after another, allowing the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to continue charging and constantly expand their advantage.

Chen Wu gritted his teeth and fiercely resisted the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, raising his shield and desperately trying to hold them off. But after a while, Chen Wu could no longer hold them off.

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry charged with overwhelming force and without fear. Even after losing many warhorses and riders, their momentum did not stop.

Cao Zhen was determined to break through the Jiangdong army's formation.

Soon, Cao Zhen locked onto Chen Wu. Seeing that Chen Wu was leading the charge and had gathered a large number of people around him, Cao Zhen leaped into the air and charged straight at Chen Wu.

Cao Zhen was the soul of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. He charged towards Chen Wu, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry behind him also galloped wildly in this direction.

Countless warhorses pounded the ground wildly, producing a deafening roar like the thunder of a war drum, powerful and awe-inspiring.

Chen Wu repeatedly fended off the charging warhorses, feeling as if his internal organs were about to shift. Resisting the charge of warhorses was something that not everyone could endure.

Some might say, since Chen Wu was a general, why didn't he stay behind and instead charge to the front? Wouldn't it have been better to let the soldiers hold off the enemy's charge?
The answer is simple, just two words: morale!

The Jiangdong soldiers are now surrounded by Cao Cao's army, which outnumbers them by ten or even dozens of times. The disparity in troop strength is enormous. No matter how charismatic Zhou Yu is, he cannot make every Jiangdong soldier's morale soar and their willingness to sacrifice themselves so high.

As a military general, Chen Wu knew that he should step forward and take the lead at this time; otherwise, things would be troublesome if everyone wanted to hide in the back.

Cao Zhen quickly arrived, raised his hand and thrust his spear, knocking down a Jiangdong soldier. He then swept his spear across, felling two more. Chen Wu also spotted him and swung his sword fiercely at him.

Cao Zhen held his gun horizontally, blocking Chen Wu's attack. As Cao Zhen exerted force with both arms, he coldly looked at Chen Wu and noticed that blood was flowing from the corner of Chen Wu's mouth and his face was pale. He did not look well.

"Come and accept your fate!"

Cao Zhen roared and used both arms to deflect Chen Wu's knife. In the blink of an eye, Cao Zhen raised his spear and thrust it straight at Chen Wu's chest. Chen Wu quickly dodged to the side, and Cao Zhen missed his target. He then quickly closed in and continued his fierce attack.

Cao Zhen was young and strong, with a burning fighting spirit. As soon as he stepped onto the battlefield, it was as if the blood in his body was burning wildly, making him extremely excited.

Cao Zhen acted decisively, each thrust of his spear faster and faster than the last, quickly gaining the upper hand. With his final thrust, he pierced Chen Wu's heart, killing him.

Chen Wu's death was somewhat unjust. Firstly, he was too exhausted, and secondly, he was surrounded by his own people, so he didn't have many opportunities to dodge. He was very passive when facing Cao Zhen.

After Chen Wu's death, the Jiangdong soldiers were no match for the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry's continued charge. Soon, the breach widened, and more and more Tiger and Leopard Cavalrymen brandished their spears and charged into the Jiangdong soldiers' ranks. The two sides clashed, and the Jiangdong soldiers' defensive formation collapsed.

Cao Zhen found another warhorse, leaped onto it, and, invigorated, transformed into a bloodthirsty beast, brandishing his spear and wreaking havoc.

Iron cavalry swept across the enemy lines, their horses trampling the enemy ranks. The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry advanced with unstoppable momentum, and the Jiangdong troops became increasingly disorganized. The surrounding Cao army also took advantage of the situation to launch an attack.

Cao Cao's army swept in like a relentless, towering wave, causing the morale of the Jiangdong troops to collapse completely and casualties to skyrocket.

Faced with this situation, Zhou Yu sighed helplessly and had no choice but to resolutely choose to break through towards the riverbank.

Originally, he only had two thousand men around him, but now, his formation was disrupted, and enemies were everywhere. All the Jiangdong soldiers had become fish on a chopping board, at his mercy.

Zhou Tai tightly protected Zhou Yu, and a few hundred men managed to gather around Zhou Yu and try to break out together.

When Cao Cao saw this, he laughed loudly, "Zhou Yu, you little brat, has been driven into a corner. You think you can escape from me with just these few men? Are you dreaming? Pass on my order: no matter what, Zhou Yu must not be allowed to escape!"

"Here!"

The messenger galloped off on horseback, racing back and forth across the battlefield, relaying Cao Cao's orders over and over again.

"The Prime Minister has ordered that Zhou Yu must not be allowed to escape, regardless of his life or death!"

Cao Ren nodded, picked up his broadsword, and charged from the west. Xiahou Dun blocked him from the north, Yu Jin blocked him from the south, and Cao Zhen continued to pursue him from the east.

Cao Cao's soldiers were in high spirits and blocked all the roads in every direction for Zhou Yu, but Zhou Yu still headed straight south and attacked without any hesitation.

Zhou Yu decisively swung his sword and felled a Cao army captain. He spurred his horse forward, and the white horse beneath him, sensing its master's urgency, galloped wildly.

Zhou Yu was loyal and devoted to his soldiers. If he hadn't been loyal and devoted, he wouldn't have let Lü Meng retreat first, but instead chose to go and rescue Jiang Qin himself.

At the same time, Zhou Yu was extremely decisive and would never show any weakness. After Jiang Qin was killed, Zhou Yu decisively retreated. At this time, when the formation was broken by the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Zhou Yu did not hesitate at all. He led his men southward without ever looking back.

How is the battle going? What are the casualties among the soldiers? Who is with me in the breakout?
Zhou Yu ignored all of this. At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: to break out of the encirclement at all costs!
As long as you survive, there is still hope for a comeback!
I absolutely cannot die here!

Zhou Tai, who had been keeping a close eye on his surroundings, noticed a tripwire ahead and hurriedly shouted, "Grand Commander, be careful!"

Dust billowed up as many of Cao Cao's soldiers approached, pulling on tripwires. Zhou Yu focused his attention, approaching the first tripwire. His white horse leaped into the air and easily cleared it. He also successfully jumped over the second one. However, the third one was too close, and the white horse didn't have time to jump again.

With a thud, the white horse collapsed to the ground in pain, and Zhou Yu's body was thrown out as well.

"Grand Governor!"

Zhou Tai was startled. As soon as Zhou Yu landed, he instinctively jumped up, sword in hand, looking wary.

"Zhou Yu has fallen from his horse, kill him quickly."

Cao Jun shouted excitedly and surrounded Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu remained fearless and engaged Cao Cao's army in battle with his sword. Zhou Tai also rushed over to protect Zhou Yu's safety.

Yu Jin was commanding Cao Cao's army from the south. His eyes were already locked on Zhou Yu. With a sudden tremor, he charged straight at him.

Zhou Yu was surrounded by Cao Cao's soldiers. Despite Zhou Tai's desperate fighting and resistance, the number of Cao Cao's soldiers continued to grow, while the number of people around Zhou Yu dwindled, making the situation extremely urgent.

Yu Jin charged forward, twisted his spear, and thrust it forward. The spear whistled through the air, heading straight for Zhou Yu's vital chest.

Just as Zhou Yu had repelled two of Cao Cao's soldiers, a cold light suddenly flashed towards him. Zhou Yu had no way to dodge, and in this critical moment, Zhou Tai stepped forward and stood in front of Zhou Yu.

With a clang, Zhou Tai gritted his teeth, glared, and swung his sword to block Yu Jin.

Yu Jin was slightly taken aback, glanced at Zhou Tai with a hint of appreciation, and then attacked again without saying a word.

Cao Cao watched from afar and, seeing that Zhou Yu's men were few and far between, nodded with satisfaction.

Turning his head, Cao Cao noticed that Guo Jia was looking very serious, staring intently at the battlefield. Cao Cao couldn't help but ask, "Fengxiao, Zhou Yu is doomed, you don't need to worry."

Guo Jia replied seriously, "From my observation, Zhou Yu is no ordinary man. He is calm, collected, and resourceful at a young age. If we do not eliminate him as soon as possible, he will surely become a major threat to us."

Since the start of the war, Guo Jia had been paying close attention to Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu was capable and talented. Although Guo Jia had seen through his plans in advance, Guo Jia did not underestimate him because of this.

On the contrary, Zhou Yu, at such a young age, became the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, commanding all the troops in Jiangdong. This honor alone is enough to demonstrate Zhou Yu's prowess.

Even in dire straits, Zhou Yu remained calm and composed, which only drew Guo Jia's attention.

Such a person, if he were an enemy, should absolutely not be allowed to live!

Seeing Guo Jia's serious expression, Cao Cao had no choice but to suppress his smile, narrow his eyes, and continue to observe.

Zhou Tai and Yu Jin were locked in combat. Zhou Tai not only had to fend off Yu Jin, but also had to keep an eye on Zhou Yu's side. Several times, Zhou Tai tried to cover Zhou Yu's retreat, but Cao Cao's soldiers and Yu Jin seized the opportunity, and Zhou Tai quickly suffered several new wounds. Although none of them were fatal, they slowed down Zhou Tai's movements.

But Zhou Tai disregarded his own life and death, never forgetting to protect Zhou Yu.

Suddenly, a group of people appeared in the distance and charged straight towards Yu Jin.

Most of Cao's troops were charging forward, but that group suddenly appeared from behind them. Once they attracted attention, they had already attacked. The two generals in charge were Ding Feng and Xu Sheng.

Ding Feng and Xu Sheng were both outstanding young talents in Jiangdong. The two led their troops forward and charged all the way. Cao's army hastily turned around to resist, but they could not stop them at all. Many of them had already become dead before they even turned around.

"Grand Governor!"

Ding Feng shouted as he broke through the gap in Cao's army.

Zhou Yu quickly responded and shouted as well.

After Ding Feng locked onto Zhou Yu's location, he hurriedly led his men in a fierce charge towards that direction. These Jiangdong soldiers numbered ten thousand, and they followed closely behind Ding Feng and Xu Sheng, charging forward like a sharp sword, piercing through Cao Cao's encirclement.

The sudden appearance of Ding Feng and Xu Sheng completely caught Cao Cao off guard. Cao Cao immediately became anxious and ordered, "Stop them! Don't let Zhou Yu be rescued!"

The situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly. Although Cao Cao had given the order, he was a step too late. It was not easy to stop the 10,000 Jiangdong soldiers, because their forces were concentrated and advancing in one direction, making them virtually unstoppable.

Soon, they rushed to Zhou Yu's side. Yu Jin launched a frenzied attack, trying to kill Zhou Yu, but Xu Sheng blocked him.

Ding Feng rescued Zhou Yu, and then had someone protect the heavily wounded Zhou Tai before turning around and rushing towards the shore.

Cao Jun repeatedly obstructed and launched a frenzied attack, but ultimately failed to stop them.

Cao Ren led his troops in hot pursuit, but Cao Cao stomped his feet repeatedly, gritting his teeth in anger. He himself didn't know who he should be angry at.

Was he angry at himself? Or at Cao Ren? Or perhaps at Zhou Yu?
When Ding Feng and Xu Sheng arrived at the shore, they happened to run into Liu Bei. Seeing that Liu Bei's side was safe and sound with few casualties, Ding Feng and Xu Sheng were immediately furious. Fortunately, Zhou Yu stopped them in time.

"We should not linger here. Let's board the ship and return to the south bank immediately!"

Ding Feng and Xu Sheng glared at Liu Bei and hurriedly boarded the warship. Liu Bei said nothing and followed them onto the ship.

Liu Bei initially led 10,000 men, but now he only has a little over 8,000 left.

For Liu Bei, there was basically nothing to do. He first followed Cao Cao around, and then was entangled by Lu Zhao and Zhu Ling for a while. He didn't fight a single hard battle, so the casualties were negligible.

However, Zhou Yu's side suffered heavy casualties. Jiang Qin's entire army of 10,000 was wiped out, and Zhou Yu's side lost another 10,000 men, bringing the total casualties to over 20,000. (End of Chapter)