Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

The Xiliang army gradually retreated, but Cao Hong didn't have any soldiers to press him down, because he knew in his heart that it was impossible to keep Ma Chao at this time.

Even if the army is forced to entangle, it will only increase the casualties, it is better to let him go.

Under Cao Hong's deliberate action, Ma Chao retreated to the pass without any risk, led his army back to the main formation, and the Xiliang army slowly retreated to Dazhai.

After the war, the two sides took a closer look, and found that the death toll on both sides had reached tens of thousands, more than yesterday, and there were indeed very few injured. One can imagine the tragic situation of the battle.

After confirming that the Xiliang army had completely retreated, Cao Hong left Guanlou with his tired body, and went to discuss with Zhong Yao.

Knowing that Cao Hong was coming, Zhong Yao hurried out to meet him. Seeing that he was still wearing blood-stained armor, he said nervously, "General Cao, are you injured?"

Cao Hong glanced at the arm that had stopped bleeding, waved his hand and said, "It's okay, it's just a small injury, nothing serious."

"However, the Xiliang army is so reckless about the consequences, I'm afraid that Tongguan will not be able to defend for a few days. Master Zhong should think of a way."

Zhong Yao thought for a while and said, "The Xiliang Army is really abnormal today, but you think that the Xiliang Army should not be like this every day."

"Otherwise, even if they capture it, they won't be able to defend it, but just in case, they should ask the prime minister for help."

Cao Hong frowned and said, "The prime minister has made it clear that there is no troop to be dispatched right now, even if he asks for help, there probably won't be any reinforcements coming."

Zhong Yao turned his eyes slightly, and said thoughtfully, "Even if there is no reinforcements, you should explain to the prime minister and let him know the danger of Tongguan."

"Okay." Cao Hong reluctantly agreed, "Then Master Zhong, do you have a strategy to temporarily retreat from the enemy?"

Zhong Yao thought for a while and said, "The Xiliang army is coming in menacingly. If it can be disintegrated from within, it may be possible to win a battle."

Internally disintegrated, Cao Hong asked doubtfully, "Master Zhong, please explain clearly."

Zhong Yao explained: "You have traveled to Xiliang and dealt with those small forces, and one of them may be of use to us."

"Who?" Cao Hong looked happy. If he could instigate the rebellion against the Xiliang generals before the battle, it would greatly damage the morale of the Xiliang army, and at the same time, it would also boost his own side.

If one goes up and down, then the chances of defending Tongguan will increase a bit.

Zhong Yao replied: "The man's name is Cheng Yin. When he was in Xiliang, he had stood by the prime minister's side many times. If you send someone to promise a new position, you will succeed."

Although Cao Hong is not very clear about this matter, he still agrees. After all, there is no better way now.

After getting countermeasures from Zhong Yao, Cao Hong felt more at ease, and under Zhong Yao's persuasion, he left to take a bath first, prepare to eat some food, and then come to discuss the strategy.

Cao Hong was worried about the fall of Tongguan, while the Xiliang Army was also worried at this time.

Today can be said to have the best chance of winning Tongguan, but at the last moment, Cao Jun fought back desperately.

Ma Chao, who had been fighting hard for a long time, did not lose his vigor at all. At this moment, he was berating the generals and blaming them for not following the sequence.

Ma Chao's anger made the atmosphere in the tent very oppressive, and Han Sui was the only one who dared to speak at this moment.

In order to cover these generals who had secretly turned to him, Han Sui said: "Mazhou Mu, the soldiers have tried their best. They didn't win Tongguan today, so they just continue to attack tomorrow. Why get angry."

"Tomorrow?" Ma Chao said disdainfully, "Who is going to attack tomorrow? Who can guarantee that it will be captured? It took thousands of soldiers' lives in Benzhou to go to the Guanlou, but you didn't send troops to follow at the most critical moment."

Seeing Ma Chao's appearance of being reprimanded by his subordinates, Han Sui's face dropped slightly, and he said slowly: "Mazhou Mu, it was General Pang's order to withdraw troops from Mingjin. If you are not quick, you can't vent your anger on us."

Seeing that Han Sui still dared to say such words, Ma Chao stood up angrily and said, "Han Sui, what do you mean? If you don't make it clear today, don't blame Benzhou Mu for being ruthless."

Chapter 490 Quarrel

"Hmph!" Han Sui replied with a cold snort, "It doesn't mean much. The old man is here for the alliance, not to be angry."

"Furthermore, the Xiliang Shepherd doesn't work just because Cao Cao seals it up. It needs to be recognized by various forces in Xiliang to become a real Xiliang Shepherd."

Han Sui's meaning was very simple, that is, to tell Ma Chao not to give orders to them just because they thought they had won the post of shepherd of a state.

Ma Chao, who had already stood up, trembled even more when he heard this, and wanted to draw his sword, but Pang De stopped him in time.

Pang held Ma Chao, and said softly: "Lord State Shepherd, this is the time for cooperation between the two parties, and there must be no conflicts, otherwise Zhong Yao may find an opportunity."

Hearing Pound's words, Ma Chao turned his eyes slightly, slowly let go of the hand holding the hilt of the sword, sat down on his buttocks and said: "Okay, the enemy is now, and Honshu Mu doesn't worry about it."

"However, the headquarters lost [-] soldiers in today's battle. The rest will be handed over to you. Don't put on a show to tackle key problems. Otherwise, when Cao Cao's reinforcements arrive, they will have to retreat."

Han Sui shook his head and said, "It's definitely not enough to rely on me to wait. Ma Zhoumu will recuperate for three days and then go into the sequence of tackling key problems. What does Ma Zhoumu think?"

Judging from the casualties of Han Sui and others' research, the number of casualties in three days is the same as that of Ma Chao in one day.

And Ma Chao knew this well, and said slowly: "General Han, I am afraid that Benzhou Mu will not even be able to go up to the Guanlou after watching you for three days."

Ma Chao's sarcasm made the faces of all the generals present slightly hot, but for Han Sui, it had no effect at all.

Han Sui said disapprovingly: "Cao Jun is in danger of occupying Tongguan. It is really difficult to guarantee whether he can climb the Guanlou. After all, not everyone is as brave as Ma Zhoumu."

A word of praise made Ma Chao less angry, and his complexion became better. "General Han is self-aware, so according to you, when will Tongguan be captured?"

Han Sui smiled and said, "Is that so? It's hard to say, but I think that no matter whether Tongguan is won or not, the premise is to keep the army without too much loss, otherwise even if it is won, it will be powerless to defend."

Ma Chao said: "This is natural, but the losses that should be incurred cannot be avoided, and Cao Jun will not give up Tongguan on his own. Instead of attacking slowly, it is better to increase the attack power and win it as soon as possible."

One should be taken quickly, and the other should be taken slowly. The two people's thoughts, whether they are sincere or not, are completely inconsistent on the surface.

According to what the two said, they might not reach a consensus after talking for several hours. In order to avoid the two quarreling, Pang De could only gently persuade Ma Chao to retreat temporarily.

After being persuaded by Pang De, Ma Chao was so angry and helpless, he stood up angrily on the spot, gave everyone a fierce look, and walked away.

After Ma Chao left, Han Sui would naturally take over the overall situation. Han Sui made arrangements to let everyone go back to rest earlier.

After a tiring day, the Xiliang generals returned to their respective tents and began to remove their armor, ready to relax.

Cheng Yin unloaded his armor, sat on the dark table in the tent, ordered someone to fetch wine, and was drinking alone, but before half an hour was comfortable, suddenly a soldier ran into the tent and whispered something in his ear , so that he did not have the pleasure of drinking on the spot.

Cheng Yin looked at the soldier in front of him, and asked in a low voice, "Is the identity of the visitor confirmed, does anyone else know?"

The soldier replied: "Back to the general, there is a letter written by Zhong Yao. The person who came is wearing our army uniform and his accent is also from Xiliang. It should not have attracted attention."

"Yeah." Cheng Yin nodded and said, "Okay, go and bring him, remember not to let anyone find out."

The soldier cupped his hands and said, "General, don't worry, the villain knows what to do."

The soldier raised his eyebrows and promised to leave the tent quickly.

Looking at the back of leaving, Cheng Yin showed a trace of contemplation on his face. Zhong Yao sent someone here at this time, he must be trying to persuade himself to surrender before the battle.

Zhong Yao is the disadvantaged party at this time, and he must be extremely important to him, and he should try his best to meet the conditions he set.

Ma Chao and Han Sui were at odds again. If Cao Cao slowed down, they would not be rivals. Surrendering to Cao Cao was the only wise choice.

Just as Cheng Yin was thinking wildly, the previous soldier entered the tent with one person.