The Three Kingdoms: General Yu She, reincarnated a hundred times.

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Upon hearing Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan's words, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He knew that with his infantry, he could not escape the pursuit of Yu and Lü's cavalry by running alone.

Even if Yu She slows down, it's just a matter of slowing down the bleeding. He only needs to wait for the scouts to notice the Cao army's exhaustion and expose a weakness before rushing in and killing him instantly.

Imagine your own infantrymen having to flee day and night, while Yu She can rest and regroup before pursuing you. With such ease and comfort, how can you not be defeated?

Only by setting up ambushes along dense forest paths and inflicting heavy losses on the pursuers, thus making Yu and Lü understand the principle of not pursuing a desperate enemy, can they have a glimmer of hope.

But who would have thought that Yu Zichuan would be so vigilant, allowing him to escape a disaster? So he can only find another place to ambush and look for another opportunity.

There were many dangerous places along the way. Even if Yu She managed to escape once by luck, Cao Cao did not believe that he could escape every time.

As long as he keeps chasing, there will eventually be a time when he falls into a trap.

One side, while fleeing, thinks, "I will set up an ambush behind me," while the other side, while pursuing, thinks, "I have already set up an ambush ahead," both believing that victory is assured.

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After Cao Cao led his troops in another escape, he heard the sound of horses' hooves and billowing dust coming from behind. It was clear that Yu She had led his army to rest and recuperate. Now, he had led three thousand Flying Bear Army soldiers to join Li Jue and Guo Si's three thousand elite cavalry, for a total of six thousand cavalry, and they were speeding to catch up.

Once the cavalry comes at full speed to pursue, how can Cao Cao's infantry possibly outrun them?

As the distance between the two sides drew ever closer, and the banner of Yu She could be seen in the distance, Cao Cao's army, having fought desperately to this point, was utterly exhausted and how could they not despair?

Just when everyone was dejected and their morale was low, Cao Cao saw a place with dense trees and steep mountains ahead. He was overjoyed and asked his men.

"Where is this?"

Those familiar with the terrain stepped forward and replied, "This place is called Wucha Ridge. It is west of Xingyang. Xingyang is another thirty li away. After passing Xingyang, you will see the Bian River."

Cao Cao then laughed heartily on his horse.

The generals asked in surprise, "The pursuers will arrive in an instant, why is our lord laughing?"

"I laugh at Dong Zhuo's lack of strategy and Yu She's lack of wisdom!"

"Today I have been fortunate enough to find this place; it is a stroke of luck that has saved me from certain death."

Cao Cao then pointed to Wucha Ridge and explained to his generals, "This place is covered with trees and grasses, with rugged mountains and towering cliffs!"

They are pursuing us with cavalry. I can pretend to be in a panic and flee into this place.

Once we reach Wucha Ridge, their cavalry will find it difficult to advance. We can then take advantage of the terrain to turn around and launch a surprise attack.

I will lead the way, and all of you will be ready to die for us. Let us charge straight at the banner and surely kill Yu She on the spot.

Even if he is cautious and suspicious, and senses something amiss but doesn't pursue, we can take this opportunity to slip away unscathed.

Upon hearing this, the generals' eyes lit up; it was truly a case of turning a desperate situation into a lifeline.

Following Cao Cao's advice, he feigned panic and fled to Wucha Ridge, determined to fight to the death and survive.

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However, Yu She was completely unaware of all this at the time. The reason he suddenly accelerated his pursuit was that the ambush had already been set up.

Wucha Ridge is not far ahead!

Just as Cao Cao said, this place is covered with trees and grasses, with rugged mountains and towering cliffs, making it a good place for an ambush.

Fan Chou also thought so.

He had been lying in ambush at Wucha Ridge for a long time, waiting for Yu She to drive Cao's army into Wucha Ridge.

As for whether Cao Jun could bypass Wucha Ridge and avoid his ambush?

joke!

If he really had so many scouts and messengers from Yu She, constantly reporting Cao Cao's movements, and had carefully chosen this place to ambush him, what was his purpose?

Pursued by cavalry, Cao Cao did not flee to Wucha Ridge, but instead ran on flat ground. Was he looking for death?

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Thus, while the three parties tacitly awaited the news, Cao's army fled straight into Wucha Ridge.

As Cao Cao had predicted, Yu She resolutely led his cavalry in pursuit, much to Cao Cao's delight.

Taking advantage of the fact that the cavalry was hindered by the mountains and forests and that their march was difficult, he led his troops to turn around and fight.

He pointed at Yu She and laughed loudly.

"Yu Zichuan, no matter how cunning and suspicious you are, you have fallen into my trap!"

"Today you will not leave alive!"

Unexpectedly, Yu She also pointed at him and burst into laughter.

"Cao Mengde, you think you've got a good plan, but you're also part of my plan!"

Today I will ensure your death!

Before the two sides had finished speaking, they were already locked in a fierce battle. Suddenly, the sound of drums and flames erupted from both sides, startling Cao Cao so much that he almost died of fright.

Another army emerged from Wucha Ridge, consisting of elite infantrymen from the Western Liang Army. The general at the forefront was none other than Fan Chou.

Fan Chou then ordered all the hidden soldiers to come out and fire a volley of arrows, and he laughed loudly, saying:

"You traitor Cao, I have been waiting for you for a long time on the orders of General Zichuan."

Knowing that the time had come, Cao Cao indeed fell into the ambush. Fan Chou immediately led his troops out to join forces with Yu She, Lü Bu, Li Jue, Guo Si, and others to surround Cao Cao!

Cao Cao was suddenly surrounded and was naturally alarmed.

If one were to be surrounded and slaughtered by them in such a densely wooded and rugged place, one would surely perish on the spot with no chance of survival.

Seeing the critical situation, Bao Xin led his troops to cover the rear. He personally led his elite shield and spear soldiers to serve as the rear guard, forming a shield formation on the spot with their spears pointing outwards. They fought to the death and refused to retreat. He also urged Cao Cao to flee quickly!

Cao Cao looked at it, and grief welled up within him. "The enemy soldiers are catching up. What will you do then?"

"Mengde, do you remember what I told you?"

A man of exceptional talent and ability, capable of uniting heroes and restoring order from chaos, is you, my lord.

If the person is not the right one, even the strongest will perish.

You are surely chosen by Heaven!

Bao Xin laughed heartily, "The world can do without me, Bao Xin, but it cannot do without Cao Cao!"

"Hurry up and go! Don't say another word!"

Cao Cao covered his face and fled, crying out in anguish, "If I am reborn, it is all thanks to you!"

"Mengde, you must uphold the nation's honor, restore order, and not fail my expectations!"

After speaking, Bao Xin shouted, "Kill the traitors!" and charged towards Fan Chou, desperately holding off the pursuers to ensure Cao Cao's escape.

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They spurred their horses on and fled until dawn. The soldiers were all hungry and exhausted, and many of the horses collapsed on the road.

Occasionally, a village could be seen by the roadside, with wisps of smoke rising from chimneys, crisscrossing paths, and the sounds of chickens and dogs.

Cao Cao then ordered his soldiers to plunder grain from villages and search for fire starters.

Once things calmed down a bit, Cao Cao burst into tears and cried out to the heavens.

"When Cao Cao was in dire straits, he alone remained loyal and devoted, helping me with all his might. Now he has died to save me. Heaven has lost my confidant, as if my limbs have been severed!"

Everyone urged each other to wait for the soldiers to bring back grain from the village before setting up a cooking pot.

Just then, Cao Cao, who had been saddened by the matter of Bao Xin, suddenly burst into laughter.

Everyone found it strange.

Fearing that Cao Cao might be both crying and laughing, perhaps because he had suffered repeated setbacks and was mentally disturbed, he hurriedly asked Cao Cao for his opinion.

"Just now, our lord laughed at Yu She for his lack of strategy, which instead provoked Fan Chou, resulting in the loss of many more men."

Why are you laughing now?

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