The Jagged Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 270 Cao Ren Withdraws His Army
Cao Ren heard the guards hurriedly come to report that the envoys of the Jingzhou Army - another meaning is that the hostages exchanged for full favors have arrived outside the gate, should the gate be opened to let them in.

As soon as Cao Ren heard it, he immediately felt congratulated by the crowd, and couldn't help but said happily: "Man Boning really didn't disappoint the governor, and he really got the job done!" Then he thought of another question, and asked the guard, the envoy Who is it.

The guard replied, "It's Guan Yu's military adviser, General Zuo Ma Liangma."

Cao Ren couldn't help but nodded, feeling even happier.Ma Liang's name is of course well-known now, and indeed there is no more suitable candidate than him to come to Fancheng as a hostage.On the one hand, he admired Man Chong's ability to handle affairs, and on the other hand, he also felt a lot more at ease.Because Liu Chan was able to send Ma Liang out as a hostage, which is enough to show his sincerity.

Cao Ren immediately ordered his men to prepare horses for him, and with a group of guards, he went straight to the east city to meet Ma Liang.

Cao Ren came to the east of the city and ordered someone to open the city gate. He saw a group of dismounted people not far from the moat under the city wall.At first, there was a person with a face like a crown jade, wearing a scholar's hat and a blue cloth shirt, looking like a leisurely scholar.The knights behind this person were all strong and strong, but their clothes looked ordinary.

Cao Ren had of course met Ma Liang when the two armies were fighting, so he recognized Ma Liang at a glance.He took the lead and came in front of Ma Liang. After getting off his horse, he cupped his hands and saluted, "Is this Mr. Ma Liang Ma Jichang?"

Although Ma Liang spoke to Cao Ren for the first time, he must have recognized Cao Ren, so he replied: "The next official is Ma Jichang, and I pay my respects to Governor Cao."

Cao Ren stretched out his hand to support Ma Liang, and said with a smile, "I don't think Liu Shizi would let Mr. come to Fancheng. It's Cao Zixiao's honor. Mister, please follow me into the city."

As Cao Ren spoke, he gently helped Ma Liang onto his mount, which showed how much he respected Ma Liang.Only then did Cao Ren step on his horse, lead Ma Liang and the two of them side by side, and slowly entered Fancheng under the setting sun.

When the two came to the governor's office, Cao Ren had already ordered someone to prepare a banquet to clean up Ma Liang.So, Cao Ren and Ma Liang ate and chatted, feeling very speculative.After eating, Ma Liang gave Cao Ren the route map of Cao's withdrawal that he had brought out.

Cao Ren felt satisfied with the route after reading it.

Two days passed quickly.Early in the morning, the rising sun had just emerged from the ground, and the sun spread obliquely in front of Fancheng. Except for some flags still flying above the city, the soldiers guarding the city had completely disappeared.

The jet-black East City Gate was suddenly pushed open from inside, making a loud noise like tearing silk.Immediately, the ground began to vibrate slightly, as if it was triggering a small earthquake.

A pitch-black army appeared at the gate of the city.They were all dressed in the uniforms of the Cao Wei army. Although they were a defeated and retreating army, the sergeants did not have too many frustrated expressions on their faces. On the contrary, their faces were more smiling and relaxed—after all, they The city had been besieged for several months, and the current withdrawal brought them a feeling of narrow escape.

All the soldiers were on foot, and only a few generals who walked in front of the team were of course on horseback.The first two are Mr. Cao Ren and Mr. Ma Liang.Cao Ren's expression was naturally a little dejected. At least he gave up Fancheng so easily, which made him feel ashamed of Wei Wang Cao Cao.

Ma Liang, on the other hand, had a calm demeanor, and seemed a little flattered, but he was really self-cultivated.Behind Ma Liang is Chang Diao, one of Cao Ren's leading generals. His tall figure is quite a bit bigger than Ma Liang. If he walks in front, he may be able to serve as Ma Liang's parasol function now.

Cao Ren couldn't help looking back at Fancheng in the morning sun. It was still standing upright, but after a while, it was about to change to a new owner.Because Cao Ren had already received a report that Guan Suo's army was already in full formation in the north of the city. After he withdrew, he would immediately enter Fancheng.

Cao Ren's slightly tanned face looked calm, but he had already sighed inwardly.

When the army was more than three miles away, Cao Ren found a Jingzhou army appearing on one side of the road. The leader was Liu Chan, followed by three generals in armor. Naturally, they were Man Chong, Zhao Feng and Guan. Xing two people.

Liu Chan turned to Guan Xing and said, "Second Brother, you stay and lead the army, Zhao Feng and I will go up to meet Cao Ren."

Guan Xing said quickly: "Your Majesty, let the last general follow along?" It seemed that he was still a little worried about Liu Chan's safety.

Liu Chan smiled slightly and said, "Second Brother, your duty today is to help me lead the army and monitor the movement of Cao Ren's army. Therefore, you should not leave the army. I will just take Zhao Feng and his wife and Zuo Fu with me."

Guan Xing nodded his head in agreement after hearing the words.

Liu Chan bowed his hand to Man Chong, and led three people from the army to the middle of the road.

With a wave of Cao Ren's right hand, the army behind him stopped as ordered.Cao Ren left Ma Liang behind, and brought Chang Diao to Liu Chan himself.

After the two saluted each other, Liu Chan spoke first, "Captain Cao, I never thought we would meet again under such circumstances."

Cao Ren's face turned purple, and he cupped his hands and sighed, "Cao Zixiao is ashamed! But, I still want to thank Mr. Liu for your benevolence. Our army has a chance to leave Fancheng today."

Liu Chan smiled and said, "Captain Cao, you are absurd. All of this is actually just what people want. If the soldiers of the governor are unwilling to leave, then the governor will not give up Fancheng so easily."

Cao Ren nodded, but he was no longer willing to talk about this embarrassing matter.He looked up at the Jingzhou army in the distance and asked, "Is General Man Chong all right with the son?"

Liu Chan smiled and said: "General Man Chong is very good, he can eat, drink and sleep, there is nothing wrong with it. But how is my Mr. Ma Liang now?"

Cao Ren nodded and said, "Mr. Ma Liang is also very good."

As Cao Ren said, he waved his hand behind him, and Ma Liang, who was guarded by two black-armored knights, urged his horse to take two steps forward, and bowed slightly to Liu Chan.It seemed that he was really doing well, so Liu Chan felt relieved.

Now that the two sides have confirmed the hostage situation, Liu Chan is not willing to delay any longer.Then he bowed his hands to Cao Ren and said, "Captain Cao, although the journey is not very far, Zen also wishes you a smooth journey. You and your soldiers, please have a good journey!"

Cao Ren also cupped his hands and said, "Liu Shizi, please take care of yourself." Then, the two turned their horses and returned to the main formation.

Cao Ren's army moved again, and walked past Liu Chan's army with a little guard.

Looking at the orderly military ranks in front of him, Liu Chan had to sigh in his heart that Cao Ren really trained well.He turned his head and whispered to Guan Xing: "The momentum of Cao Ren's army is really extraordinary!"

Guan Xing nodded and said: "That's true, otherwise it would be impossible to stick to a Fancheng for so long."

Liu Chan sighed: "Cao Wei doesn't know how many such troops there are! If there are too many, then it is really a terrible thing!"

Guan Xing nodded and said: "Although this is what I said, from the point of view of the general, Cao Renjun is the survivor of a hundred battles, and all of them are warriors who have survived the bloody fire, so each of them There is a lot of aggressiveness. But such an army is definitely very rare."

Liu Chan also felt that what Guan Xing said made sense.If Cao Jun had such an army, then Guan Yu's army would have been beaten to the ground long ago.

Liu Chan asked Guan Xing to send an order to go down, and when Cao Ren's army had gone three miles away, the whole army set off and followed.Then, he sent messengers to every intersection in front of him to inform the soldiers guarding the checkpoints that they must be prepared to deal with Cao Jun.

After more than three hours, Cao Jun finally came to the edge of the water, and finally saw the pontoon bridge built on the water.Among the Cao soldiers, there was a burst of cheers—now they can finally go home.Then the army began to slowly cross the river.The footsteps of the soldiers shook the pontoon bridge slightly from side to side on the water surface, causing large ripples in the river water.

Liu Chan's army stopped three miles away.Liu Chan just showed up with Zhao Feng's two hundred white-eared guards, Zuo Fu's rangers, and more than a thousand Jingzhou soldiers. What he fears most when crossing the river is the enemy's surprise attack, and he is really justified in doing so.

Therefore, the two sides followed the agreement and began to release the hostages to each other.

After Ma Liang came back and confirmed that nothing happened, Liu Chan bowed his hands to Cao Ren and said, "Commander Cao Ren, then we will meet later!"

Cao Ren looked at Man Chong around him, then bowed his hands and said goodbye to Liu Chan, then turned around and mounted his horse to enter the army.

Liu Chan suddenly smiled at this time, and shouted loudly to the army behind him: "Soldiers, let us send off Governor Cao Ren!"

The army behind history suddenly boiled.They had besieged Fancheng for several months, and many brothers had died in the city. Now that Cao Ren finally withdrew his troops, the anger in their hearts should be vented.

Liu Chan first raised his arms and shouted: "Everyone follow me and shout: 'Farewell to Dudu Cao!'"

"Welcome Dudu Cao home!"

"Welcome Dudu Cao home!"

"Welcome Dudu Cao home!"

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For a moment, the Jingzhou army was full of voices, and the shouts were full of sarcasm
Cao Ren had come to the middle of the pontoon bridge. Hearing the farewell sound of the Jingzhou Army, his heart trembled. He almost fell off his horse. He didn't know whether it was sadness or anger!In fact, if his body had not always been strong, he would have vomited blood and died long ago!

(End of this chapter)