Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 889
On the Xuchang city wall, due to the fierce offensive of the northern border army, many areas have been severely damaged, and the city gates are now in pieces. It was blown to pieces, not to mention the city gate.

The defenders in Xuchang City didn't last long. Before seeing the fierceness of the Northern Xinjiang Army, they might still have the idea of ​​holding on for a few days, but when the overwhelming arrows and deafening explosions sounded, these defenders Dazed, Gongsun Xu used a trebuchet to throw explosives into the city wall. The defenders on the city wall were either killed by the shock or injured by debris.

The battle lasted less than half an hour, and the defenders on the city wall were basically scared away. Then Gongsun Xu sent a large army to attack the city. There was no suspense. The Northern Xinjiang Army took Xuchang in one fell swoop. After confirming the safety of the city, Gongsun Xu, the guardian of the Huben Army, stepped into Xuchang City.

"Are you Cao Pi?" On the tower, Gongsun Xu looked into the distance. Behind him stood a young man. This young man had a sick face and wounds on his body. It seemed that the time had not been very good.

"I'm down, Cao Pi, I've met the great general." This person was Cao Cao's second son, Cao Pi, who was imprisoned after being plotted by Sima Yi at that time, until Gongsun Xu entered the city.

"Most people from the Cao family and Xiahou's family were captured by me." Gongsun Xu continued to look into the distance and said, "You are lucky, you didn't die in the chaos, but you may have to go through that kind of imprisonment next time." Tomorrow I will lead the army to a decisive battle with your father, do you have any words for me to bring to him."

"My father was a hero at the time, and the general liked to do it for himself..."

"Hehehe, you have backbone." Gongsun Xu turned around and looked at him with a smile: "I will let you know how powerful my Northern Border Army is. If you are sensible, tell your clansmen to be honest. My Gongsun Xu's butcher knife , never afraid of drinking blood,,,,,, "

The fall of Xuchang indicates that Cao Cao's reliance in Yanzhou has been basically lost. Although Cao Cao still occupies Shanyang, it is not his old nest after all, and there is not enough food and grass there. The siege, if he can't get rid of the siege of the Northern Border Army, the next thing he will face will be the siege of the Northern Border Army's various armies.

After all the Jiehu cavalry were wiped out, the frontier army and the cavalry of the Northern Xinjiang Army who participated in the encirclement and suppression of the Jiehu cavalry rested for two days on the spot. Shanyang besieged Cao Cao, and Gongsun Xu left Yan Liang in Xuchang to deal with the aftermath. At the same time, he also ensured that the grain road would not be cut off. Then, Gongsun Xu led Ma Chao, Huang Xu and other generals, as well as [-] cavalry such as the Xuanfeng Army and Huben Army under his command. The rest of them attacked quickly.

Soldiers are precious and fast, and the chance of fighting is fleeting. Now that Cao Cao's situation is over, Gongsun Xu will of course take advantage of this juncture to give Cao Cao the last blow.

In Shanyang, the [-] cavalry led by Zhang Liao had already fought against Cao Jun. After receiving Gao Shun's order, Zhang Liaoli realized that Cao Cao might break out of the encirclement and go south. In the evening, when he led the cavalry of his headquarters to pursue, Cao Cao had already led [-] elite troops to Yuzhou. As a result, Zhang Liao was almost in vain, and then he was entangled by Cao Cao's broken troops. Can no longer catch up with Cao Cao.

Guan Yu's army in Jizhou was also entangled by Cao Ren. However, due to Cao Cao's rapid breakthrough, this also put Cao Ren in a desperate situation. Although he entangled Guan Yu, he also lost the best time to break through. Although Zhang Liao failed to catch up Going to Cao Cao cut off Cao Ren's way to the south. Gao Shun, who knew the details, immediately sent an order to Zhang Liao to rest on the spot and prepare to intercept Cao Ren's troops. As for Cao Cao, don't shut him down for the time being.

"Report,,,,,,," a team of scouts rode their horses to catch up with Gongsun Xuhui who was marching and reported: "General, Cao Jun's 2 troops broke through Yanzhou and entered Yuzhou. General Wen Chou and General Zhang Fei split up to go. Intercepting, General Wen Chou's [-] horsemen in his headquarters were entangled by Cao Jun's follow-up troops, and General Zhang Fei was leading the cavalry from his headquarters to continue chasing Cao Jun."

"Cao Cao is cunning and difficult to deal with, and Yide's men and horses may cause accidents." Gongsun Xu frowned and ordered: "Meng Qi, you immediately lead [-] cavalry to speed up, and you must catch up with Yide. But, don't chase too fast, Cao Cao is a man of war, if you chase too fast, you will fall into the trap."

"The last general takes orders." Ma Chao replied excitedly: "The last general will definitely capture Cao Cao and offer it to the lord..."

Since joining the Northern Border Army, Ma Chao has also quickly adjusted his mentality. He understands that in the huge system of the Northern Border Army, he can only work hard to gain fame for himself. The previous career of separatist rule is over. , even a peerless general like Lu Bu, who used to be a powerful prince, bowed his head to the northern army. Ma Chao didn't think he could do better than Lu Bu. Moreover, the relationship between his Ma family and Gongsun Xu and others is quite close. Well, as long as he can earn enough credit, it may not be difficult to be named a marquis and a minister in the future. Therefore, what Ma Chao needs most now is war, which is credit.

In Yuzhou, Zhao Yun has been cleaning up the remnants of Yuzhou during this period of time.Compared with Yanzhou, Cao Cao's control over Yuzhou is too weak. After all, it was Yuan Shu's territory not long ago. Those Yuan Jun who surrendered to him after being defeated by Cao Cao did not receive better treatment. Cao Cao's loyalty is naturally limited.

After Zhao Yun entered Yuzhou, while defeating the enemy's resistance with an absolutely superior force, he recruited the enemy in the name of Yuan Shu. When Gao Shun captured Xuzhou and Gongsun Xu captured Yingchuan, Zhao Yun also gradually stabilized the situation in Yuzhou. .

It's just that Yuzhou, which had just calmed down, had to become lively again, because Cao Cao had to pass through Yuzhou if he wanted to go south. At the same time, the Jingzhou Army and Jiangdong Army also had the momentum to go north. The only thing is to completely cut off Cao Cao's way of life.

"Cao Cao has entered Yuzhou." In the big tent, Zhao Yun looked at the generals and ordered: "Yanzhou, Xuzhou and other places have all fallen under the control of our army. Everyone, the lord is leading the elite cavalry to pursue Cao Jun. If we can arrive at the lord Stopping or even taking down Cao Cao before was a great achievement, I don't know if you have a good strategy."

"Commander Qi, the enemy army is now at the end of the road, and our army should not fight the enemy army to the death." A young general stood up and said: "Our army has taken on the important task of resisting the Jingzhou army and the Jiangdong army, that is to say, Our responsibility is not to attack, but to defend, and the general believes that in the face of Cao's army, our army should stick to it."

"Okay, Gongsun Yue, you have improved a lot." Zhao Yun naturally knew these principles, but he was also afraid that his subordinates would be confused at this juncture, but fortunately, it seems that these generals still know the importance, Zhao Yun You can also execute your plan better.

(End of this chapter)