Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 733 A roar startled Xu Chu

The soldiers on the horizon are rapidly approaching.

Before long, they transformed into countless figures covering the mountains and fields.

Cao Cao only then recovered from his shock.

Looking at the well-trained enemy soldiers before him, Cao Cao took several deep breaths to suppress his inner panic.

If a commander himself is timid, then his soldiers are even less likely to be.

and--

Cao Cao gritted his teeth.

I am definitely no weaker than that brat!
He has more experience than the other man, and his troops are just as capable.

The five thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, in particular, were an extraordinary force.

Ok.

It must be so.

After calming himself down, Cao Cao got off the carriage shaft and returned to the carriage at the back. He said to Xu Chu, the commander of his personal guards, "Zhongkang, you drive the carriage forward yourself. I want to catch up with my good son-in-law."

On the previous few occasions when he met Zhang Sui, he was ambushed by Zhang Sui.

This time, he dared not be careless.

Most grooms would be terrified at the sight of Zhang Sui.

Only Xu Chu dared to fight Zhang Sui for several rounds, even when facing Zhang Sui.

Upon hearing Cao Cao's words, Xu Chu responded, jumped onto the chariot, and drove the warhorses forward.

A passage was cleared in front of the army.

Xu Chu drove the chariot, carrying Cao Cao straight to the forefront of the army.

Not long after they arrived at the front of the main army, a passage slowly opened up in the enemy's army.

Before long, Cao Cao saw Zhang Sui riding a tall horse, surrounded by several figures, approaching.

Cao Cao's emotions, which had finally calmed down, began to stir again.

Xi Zhicai!
He actually saw Xi Zhicai!
The night Xun Yu died, Xi Zhicai disappeared. Xun Yu then suspected that Xi Zhicai was the traitor who had escaped from Xuchang.

He offered a large reward for Xi Zhicai's head.

But no results were obtained.

Sure enough, he appeared beside Zhang Sui today!
Xi Zhicai followed Tian Feng, Chen Deng, Chen Gong, Liu Ye, Xin Pi, Xun Chen, and Sima Yi on horseback behind Zhang Sui.

Looking over Zhang Sui's shoulder, he immediately spotted Cao Cao standing on a chariot in the distance.

Meeting Cao Cao's bloodshot gaze, Xi Zhicai simply smiled.

The group stopped fifty paces away from Cao Cao.

Zhang Sui bowed to Cao Cao from afar and said, "My good father-in-law, it's been a long time!"

Cao Cao then turned his gaze away from Xi Zhicai and looked at Zhang Sui, returning the greeting and saying, "My good son-in-law, it's been a long time. You've certainly made some progress."

"I heard you succeeded in your campaign against the Wuhuan in the three commanderies last year?"

"What, you're abandoning Liaodong?"

"Liaodong is no pushover."

"Gongsun Du of Liaodong was a former official under the traitor Dong Zhuo, and he was extremely cunning."

"Aren't you afraid he'll launch a sneak attack while you're heading south?"

Zhang Sui smiled and clapped his hands.

Among the three vanguard armies, a handsome general rode up on his horse.

Arriving at Zhang Sui's left rear, the general bowed to Cao Cao and said, "Gongsun Gong of Liaodong, thank you for your concern for my father, Minister of Works. However, my father has already passed away."

Cao Cao's eyes narrowed slightly.

He looked at Gongsun Gong, the handsome young general before him, with some disbelief.

He was the son of Gongsun Du, the governor of Liaodong Commandery?

How can it be!

How could Gongsun Du's son be under this brat's command?

Seeing Cao Cao's shocked expression, Zhang Sui honestly explained, "Just as you guessed, Father-in-law, I returned after subduing the Wuhuan tribes of the three commanderies and Liaodong Commandery."

"Father-in-law, there's no need to panic." "Soon, I will also subdue you."

"The world has been in chaos for too long. It's time to bring stability and allow the people to live and work in peace."

Cao Cao snapped out of his daze, looked at Zhang Sui, and his face turned pale.

That brat actually managed to pacify the Wuhuan tribes of the three commanderies and Liaodong at the same time!
He had discussed the situation in Liaodong with Yuan Shao when they were planning to attack Dong Zhuo.

Yuan Shao was eager to pacify the region.

However, Liaodong is a land covered with swamps, teeming with poisonous insects and miasma, and there is only one main road that can smoothly connect Youzhou to Xiangping, the capital of Liaodong.

Once Liaodong Commandery sends a large force to guard this road, it will be completely impassable, with only one man able to hold it.

How did that brat do that?
However, before Cao Cao could figure it out, Zhang Sui took out a feathered arrow from his sleeve, tied a letter of challenge to it, and shot it directly at the chariot under Cao Cao's feet.

Having previously launched several surprise attacks on Cao Cao, Zhang Sui did not believe that Cao Cao would dare to come before him to exchange a declaration of war.

Seeing Zhang Sui draw his bow and nock an arrow, Xu Chu immediately tackled Cao Cao to the ground, screaming, "My lord, be careful!"

With a loud "whoosh," the arrow carrying the challenge struck the chariot's shaft.

The usually serious Tian Feng burst out laughing at this scene.

Chen Deng, Liu Ye, Xin Pi, Sima Yi, and others joined in the laughter.

Xun Chen shook his head strangely.

Only Chen Deng and Xi Zhicai looked at Cao Cao and Xu Chu with somewhat complicated expressions.

Chen Gong rode forward and came to Zhang Sui's side, saying to Cao Cao, "Cao Cao, this will be the last battle. You don't need to be afraid that my lord will launch a sneak attack."

"This time, my lord has led an army of 500,000 to attack you, in order to defeat you honorably and unify the chaotic world."

"If you know what's good for you, surrender quickly to avoid the suffering of the people."

With a sigh, Chen Gong continued, "Cao Cao, do you still remember your original ambition? You only wanted to be the 'General Who Conquers the West of the Han Dynasty'."

"If you are willing to surrender, my lord will surely grant your wish."

Cao Cao ignored Chen Gong.

Cao Cao pushed Xu Chu off him and shakily got up.

Looking at the smiles of Chen Deng, Liu Ye, Sima Yi, and others behind Zhang Sui, Cao Cao felt his face burning.

He had fought on the battlefield for decades and had never suffered such humiliation!

Cao Cao pulled the feathered arrow off the carriage shaft, unwrapped the challenge letter inside, glanced at it, and then took out another challenge letter from his sleeve, instructing Xu Chu to deliver it.

Xu Chu arrived in front of Zhang Sui with a challenge letter.

Zhang Sui took the challenge letter and suddenly shouted "Hey!"

Xu Chu's warhorse neighed and leaped high into the air.

Xu Chu was almost thrown from his warhorse!
Zhang Sui then hurriedly reached out and grabbed the reins of Xu Chu's warhorse, pulling it back.

Cao Cao: "."

Xu Chu's face flushed red: "."

Not daring to look at Zhang Sui, Xu Chu spurred his horse and headed straight back.

Cao Cao's chest heaved violently as he watched Xu Chu return.

Xu Chu is one of my fierce generals. Last year, when facing Ma Chao, he fought bravely and fearlessly.

But when faced with this brat, he behaved the same way.

Suppressing his resentment, Cao Cao gave Zhang Sui a deep look.

If he could capture Zhang Sui, he would definitely take Zhang Sui's head and place it in his study to admire every day, and even make his descendants remember the harm this enemy had caused him!

Seeing Xu Chu ride back to Cao Cao's side, Zhang Sui then said to Chen Deng, "Let's start the battle."

Chen Deng responded.

Zhang Sui led his men back to the rear of the army.

Chen Deng jumped onto the drum platform alone, holding the command flag in his hand.

Below the drum platform, dozens of command soldiers stood in neat rows.

Chen Deng looked down at the entire battlefield, which was filled with more than 100,000 people, and felt as if a surge of energy was about to burst out of his chest.

Raising the command flag in his hand, Chen Deng waved it forcefully and roared, "Beat the drums! Prepare for battle!"

(End of this chapter)