stonecrandall Chapter 165
Chapter 165
At this moment, the setting sun was like blood, dyeing the sky a tragic red. Cao Cao rode on a steed, led his indomitable army, and embarked on a journey to the west.
Along the way, the land was devastated. The atrocities of the Xiliang Army were like locusts passing through the border, leaving only the wailing of the people and the corpses everywhere. These silent accusations became their most loyal guides.
Cao Cao's eyes penetrated the heavy haze and locked on those shocking signs. He was furious and vowed to seek justice for the innocent dead souls.
However, as the army went deeper, the atmosphere around became more and more solemn. In the eyes of the soldiers, in addition to firmness, there was more unspeakable uneasiness.
Thirty thousand iron armor flashed cold light, but most of them were infantrymen staggering. The few remaining cavalry were like a lone boat floating on the ocean. If they had to face the hundreds of thousands of Xiliang iron cavalry under Dong Zhuo in the plains, the balance of victory seemed to have tilted long ago.
But Cao Cao, a hero in troubled times, was not someone who would give up easily. He knew that this battle might be his only chance to kill Dong Zhuo.
So, he resolutely, regardless of the worries and uneasiness in the eyes of his generals, only said, "Life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor are determined by heaven, and we should build a great wall to protect the country with our flesh and blood!"
He resolutely led the soldiers to continue the pursuit.
At night, after chasing Cao Cao and others for a day, they were already exhausted.
Xiahou Dun slowly walked to Cao Cao's side, his eyes full of deep concern for his soldiers, and he whispered, as if afraid of disturbing this heavy tranquility.
"Meng De, the soldiers have been running for a day, and their physical strength has reached the limit. Let them rest for a while to recuperate."
Hearing this, Cao Cao slowly withdrew his eyes from the road covered with war and grief, and fell on the remains of the people scattered along the road, telling of endless suffering.
An indescribable bitterness and indignation surged in his heart, and he thought to himself: If I had a strong cavalry like Liu Yao, I would definitely put out Dong Zhuo's arrogance in one fell swoop and bring peace to this chaotic world.
So he gave an order in a deep voice. Although his voice was not loud, it had an unquestionable majesty: "Pass the order down, let the soldiers cook on the spot, and make sure that every soldier can eat enough."
As the order was conveyed, the exhausted Cao army soldiers seemed to have received a signal of relief. They unloaded their burdens one after another, sitting or lying on the dust, with fatigue and relief written on their faces.
Just when the tranquility was suddenly torn apart!
A loud bang shook the earth, as if the anger of the sky hit people's hearts. The Cao army soldiers were immersed in a short rest, and the dreamlike peace was suddenly awakened by an irresistible force.
In the distance, at the edge of the sky, the dark smoke rolled like an angry dragon, rushing towards them with the momentum of swallowing everything. The closer it got, the thicker the smoke column became, covering the sky and the sun, carrying the breath of destroying the world.
"Not good! The Xiliang Iron Cavalry is coming at night! Get up quickly and set up a battle array to meet the enemy!"
The order exploded like thunder, penetrating every inch of air, awakening the sleeping fighting spirit of Cao's soldiers. Tension and urgency intertwined, but there was no panic at all.
"Shield bearers, come forward immediately! Steady your position and don't lose your composure!" Xiahou Dun's voice was steady and powerful, like a magic needle that stabilized the sea, instantly stabilizing the army's morale.
Thanks to the Xiliang elites who had been absorbed before, they had unyielding and brave blood in their bones. Under the dispatch of Xiahou Dun and other generals, they quickly and orderly gathered into an indestructible line of defense.
The shield bearers stood in front, like a rock, ready to block the storm of iron hooves that surged like a tide.
Even the most tenacious defense line seemed to be shaky when facing the storm-like charge of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, as if it would be ruthlessly swallowed at any time.
The eyes of the Cao army flashed with a light of indomitable and exhausted. Although their bodies were extremely tired and every step seemed to be carrying a thousand pounds, they did not retreat at all.
"Hahaha! My godfather really has foresight. There are indeed people who don't know the height of the sky and the depth of the earth, who throw themselves into the trap and seek death!"
Lv Bu's laughter echoed in the wilderness, with a bit of unruly and mocking. His eyes had already penetrated the fog and locked onto the group of pursuers who were pressing step by step. He was at ease, as if everything was under control. Following Li Ru's unpredictable layout, 50,000 Xiliang cavalry quietly formed an invisible net, waiting for the prey to fall into the trap.
"My men, listen to my orders!" Lu Bu's voice suddenly became majestic and excited, "The Grand Master has ordered that if you kill one enemy, you will be rewarded with five taels of gold to show your bravery; if you kill the enemy general, the reward will be a hundred times to show your merit; and if you can kill Cao Cao, you can be granted the title of Marquis of Wanhu, enjoy endless wealth and honor, and be praised for your heroic name through the ages!"
As soon as these words came out, it was like a spring breeze, instantly lighting up the sky.The fanatic fire in the hearts of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry was ignited. There was a gleam of greed and fanaticism in their eyes, as if it was not only the temptation of money, but also the desire for glory and legend.
For a moment, the battlefield seemed to have turned into a hunting ground for wild beasts. The Xiliang Iron Cavalry, like awakened wild wolves, roared deafeningly and rushed towards Cao Cao's line unstoppably.
"Charge!!!" With this deafening shout, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry surged out like a tide, and every horse hoof stepped out the belief of victory, and every roar resounded through the sky, announcing their fearless fighting spirit and desire for victory.
Just when the Cao army formed a defense line, the Xiliang army came from behind again. Under the two-sided attack, the Cao army was instantly in chaos. In addition, it was dark, and the Cao army could not tell how many enemy troops there were. They could only protect Cao Cao and fight and retreat.
The chaotic army trampled on each other, and countless casualties were caused. In the end, even Cao Cao and the large group of people were separated.
The crowd was like a tide, falling apart. Even Cao Cao himself was separated from the main force in this sudden disaster. He was alone in the chaos, but he had already begun to plan how to regroup in the desperate situation.
Suddenly, a trip rope appeared in front of him. Now it was dark, Cao Cao didn't pay attention at all, and was tripped to the ground directly.
"Hahaha! Brother, look at that guy, he is wearing armor and looks majestic. He must be a general! If we can take his head, the reward will be a huge amount of hundreds of gold that we can easily get, right?"
After a rustling in the bushes, five Xiliang warriors suddenly jumped out. Their laughter was mixed with greed and excitement, like hungry wolves staring at their prey.
"It's over... my life is over!"
Cao Cao's face turned pale and he closed his eyes tightly.
He is not afraid of death, but he has too many regrets. He has not yet displayed his talent for saving the world and serving the country, he has not yet made achievements, and he has not slept with enough people...
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