In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

Tongguan,

Wei River Ferry Crossing.

Since it's winter and the Wei River is frozen, there's no need to arrange for a pontoon bridge or anything like that, which is fine.

Cao Cao rode on the Clawed Yellow Flying Lightning.

I'm in an unusually good mood.

How good is it?

He now feels as if he is surrounded by a halo, radiating the brilliance of a saint.

"Prime Minister, the vanguard has not yet ascertained the true situation on the other side."

"That reed marshland is deep and unfathomable. If the Xiliang cavalry were to hide there, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"Isn't it a bit too reckless for you to be walking at the very front?"

Jia Xu, standing nearby, offered a word of advice, expressing some concern.

Cao Cao disagreed. As the "Duke of Zhou of the Han Dynasty," he felt he had to lead by example.

"Wenhe, you're overthinking it. Look at these mountains and this water, how could a horse possibly have that kind of brain?"

"While fighting is my primary mission here, being a 'senior' is equally important."

"If I were to cross the river surrounded by a large army, it would be a demonstration of power."

"If I walk at the forefront, that will be a sign of sincerity!"

then.

Boss Cao rode his Clawed Yellow Flying Lightning.

He was wearing that extremely flashy bright red Shu brocade battle robe.

Taking the lead.

They were the first to step onto the ice.

Behind them was a large number of Cao Cao's troops, who were crowding together to cross the river.

Because the head coach left too quickly, the team became extremely long.

It was loose and disorganized, with no sense of formation whatsoever.

Cao Cao had just reached the center of the river when

A group of people rushed out from behind the snowdrifts on the opposite bank.

"That traitor Cao!"

"Give me your life!"

It turned out that Ma Chao had dug many pits behind the snowdrifts to hide people, who then collapsed.

Ma Chao rode a spirited steed, followed by thousands of elite Xiliang cavalry.

"broken!"

Xu Huang, standing on the shore, was shocked; his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

"The Prime Minister walked at the very front."

"Quickly! Protect the Prime Minister!"

But how fast could the cavalry charge?

Moreover, it was a premeditated ambush.

The horses of Xiliang are fast.

Most of Cao Cao's army was still on the ice.

They are simply unable to form a fighting force.

After being hit like that,

Deep fry directly.

People and horses were thrown into chaos.

Cao Cao was also taken aback by this display of force.

But he still held onto a sliver of hope.

I believe that as long as communication is effective, the problem can always be solved.

He reined in his horse and waved to Ma Chao.

He forced out a (what he thought was) kind smile.

"My dear nephew Mengqi!"

"Don't act impulsively!"

"Let me explain!"

"About the bowl of soup your father drank..."

Ma Chao wouldn't listen at all.

Not only did they not listen.

Her eyes became even redder.

"Old thief! Traitor! Villain! Rebel!"

"You still dare to mention brain-nourishing soup?"

"I swear I will not rest until I have torn you to pieces!"

"Kill them all—"

"Target—the one in the red robe!"

"Whoosh whoosh!"

A volley of arrows rained down.

A large number of Cao Cao's personal guards fell.

If it weren't for Xu Chu protecting him, Cao Cao would have fallen too.

That's it.

An arrow still grazed Cao Cao's scalp, knocking his hair ornament askew.

Cao Cao finally woke up.

This is not a misunderstanding.

This is a blood feud!

"This child has gone mad!"

"You won't listen to me!"

That's really going too far; they won't even let me say an opening line.

"withdraw!"

"Retreat immediately!"

Cao Cao turned his horse around, intending to flee back.

But behind them were only chaotic soldiers.

The retreating soldiers and the logistics personnel who hadn't yet reacted huddled together.

The road was completely blocked.

It can't run fast either.

Finally out!

Because Xiliang had made ample preparations, they had specifically tied cloths to the hooves of their horses to prevent slipping.

Horses are fast, and Ma Chao is the fastest of all.

It stuck tightly to my back.

Amidst the chaos of battle, Cao Cao's bright red battle robe...

These are the most obvious coordinates.

"The one in the red robe is Cao Cao!"

"Shoot him!"

Cao Cao was shocked to hear this.

This isn't clothing; it's a death warrant!

"Damn it! Damn it!"

He was twisting and turning wildly on the horse.

He ran frantically while trying to untie the complicated knots.

I just can't untangle it,

"Sizzle!"

Cao Cao, enraged, tore at it with all his might.

The Shu brocade, worth a thousand gold pieces and the result of dozens of weavers working for half a year, was torn apart by brute force.

He threw it into the snowstorm.

Ma Chao, with his sharp eyes, let out a cold laugh.

You think I won't recognize you just because you've taken off your disguise?

Change your tune immediately;

"Cao Cao took off his red robe."

"That guy with the long beard is Cao Cao!"

Cao Cao's mind went blank for a moment.

He touched it instinctively.

That meticulously groomed long beard,

At this moment.

It was drifting in the cold wind.

The wind's blowing in the wrong direction! My beard's blowing backward!

It's so obvious, it's a conspicuous bag.

He was clearly beckoning to Ma Chao, saying: Come and chop me down!

"That's Cao Cao's beard!"

"Aim at the beard and shoot!"

The Xiliang soldiers behind him roared.

"That's enough!"

"Saving face is a small matter, but life is a big deal!"

Cao Cao gritted his teeth.

With a clang, the sword was drawn.

He grabbed his beard with his left hand.

He raised his sword in his right hand, ready to cut.

This was that extremely embarrassing moment in history—cutting off his beard and abandoning his robe.

The blade touched the beard.

Several have already been cut.

then,

A hand reached out from the side.

They seized Cao Cao's wrist.

This prevented Cao Cao's sword from advancing an inch.

"Who?"

Cao Cao thought it was a horse catching up.

He turned around in terror.

It's Zhao Yu.

It seems they fought their way through the chaos of the enemy forces on the flank.

His body was still covered in snow and blood.

The warhorse beneath him was panting heavily.

"Prime Minister!"

"Don't cut!"

Cao Cao became extremely anxious.

"Zhao Yu! Let go!"

"Ma Chao is just fifty paces away!"

"If I don't get rid of them soon, I'll turn into a hedgehog!"

Zhao Yu did not let go.

Instead, they held on even tighter.

With his other hand, he swung his knife and casually deflected two incoming arrows.

"Prime Minister, think this through."

"Aren't you going to be the 'Duke of Zhou of the Han Dynasty'?"

"He is a leader to whom the hearts of the people are devoted."

"If I cut my beard today and ran back looking all disheveled."

"What if it gets to Xuchang in a few days?"

"How would scholars across the land write it? Would they say, 'Chancellor Cao removed his hair by the Wei River'?"

"What will the Second Miss think?"

[System Determination:]

High-risk behavior: Shaving one's beard in public.

[Predicted Consequences: Social Death (Irreversible)]

[Prestige Value Loss: -MAX.]

[Intervention Mode: Forced Face Protection.]

Cao Cao was devastated.

"At a time like this, who cares about being a social misfit!"

"I'm about to lose my life!"

"Can you eat your face?"

"Look behind you!"

Rumble.

Ma Chao has broken through the last line of defense.

They were less than thirty paces away from Cao Cao.

"Die, you traitor Cao!"

Zhao Yu glanced at Ma Chao, who was charging towards him.

He sighed.

"Don't rush."

"I'm here."

"No need to shave."

"I'll save your face."

Zhao Yu released his grip on Cao Cao's hand.

He snatched a tower shield from the guard beside him with his left hand.

"Xu Chu!"

Zhao Yu shouted with great enthusiasm.

front.

Xu Chu was wielding his broadsword to clear a path.

I heard shouts.

Look back.

"What's wrong?"

"Catch!"

Cao Cao had not yet realized what "catch" meant.

I felt my belt tighten.

He was lifted into the air.

Zhao Yu was carrying a shield in one hand.

Like throwing sandbags.

They threw Cao Cao off his horse.

It was thrown straight at Xu Chu.

"ah--!"

Cao Cao screamed in agony in the air.

Xu Chu was greatly surprised.

But the reaction was also very quick.

Throw away the big knife.

Open your arms.

"Prime Minister! I've arrived!"

"Thump."

Cao Cao landed steadily in Xu Chu's arms.

"Prime Minister! I've got you! Hehe!"

It was a princess carry.