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It was also a coincidence that Xiahou Dun's army arrived at Bowangpo only two hours later than Liu Jing. This time, Xiahou Dun led 20,000 elite troops to eradicate Liu Bei.

At the same time, it also forced Jingzhou to strengthen the troops in Xiangyang, weaken the defense of Jiangxia, and give Jiangdong an opportunity to take advantage of it, thus provoking the war between Jiangdong and Jingzhou.

But for Xiahou Dun, the goal of provoking the war between Jiangdong and Jingzhou may not be achieved, but the elimination of Liu Bei is a near-present achievement.

In the central army's tent, Xiahou Dun had replaced Li Dian's position. He paced back and forth in the tent with his hands behind his back to listen to Li Dian's report on the confrontation with Liu Bei's army.

Xiahou Dun was about forty years old, eight feet tall, and powerful. Like his clan's brother Xiahou Yuan, he was a brave general. Unfortunately, when he was attacking Lu Bu a few years ago, he was shot by a runaway arrow and lost his eyes since then. He was called Blind Xiahou.

Despite this, he was still deeply trusted by Cao Cao and appointed him as the Yin of Henan and in charge of the Central Plains army. This time, in order to completely annihilate Liu Bei, Cao Cao even ordered Xiahou Dun to come to Nanyang to supervise the battle in person.

Xiahou Dun was responsible for heavy responsibilities. He was afraid that Liu Bei would escape into Jingzhou, so he ordered Li Dian to be the vanguard and restrain Liu Bei. Then he personally led a large army to attack Xinye, preparing to annihilate Liu Bei in one fell swoop.

As Liu Jing said, the thing that Xiahou Dun was most worried about was that Liu Bei turned into a rabbit and fled to the Jingzhou Water Kingdom. At that time, he really couldn't catch him, so he had to cut off his back first.

"I ordered you to send troops and cut off Liu Bei, how could you be defeated and returned?" Xiahou Dun asked for displeasure with anger.

Li Dian lowered his head in shame, "After sending his subordinates to lead two thousand people to attack Xinye County and cut off Liu Bei, Xinye was prepared to be prepared. Han Zhi led his army to ambush the official road, preparing to ambush the retreating Liu Bei army, but unexpectedly encountered a Jingzhou army grain transport convoy. The two sides fought fiercely and had equal strength. Because Han Zhi was killed in the fierce battle, our army was unfortunately defeated. His subordinates were guilty and asked the general to punish him."

"Even the Jingzhou army can't defeat it, it's really incompetent."

Xiahou Dun cursed angrily, but he had no choice but to hold back and ask: "How many reinforcements are there in Jingzhou and where are they stationed?"

Li Dian said tremblingly: "Report to the general, there are about 10,000 troops in Jingzhou, stationed south of Xinye, about fifty miles away from Bowangpo."

"strangeness"

Xiahou Dun frowned, "How come they are so far apart? Is the Jingzhou army unintentional to help Liu Bei?"

"I think there must be special reasons here. Liu Biao and Liu Bei may also have disagreements in their faces and hearts, and have heart problems with each other."

"Of course I know"

Xiahou Dun waved his hand dissatisfiedly, "No need to worry about them. Now we must prevent Liu Bei from evacuating after hearing the news, and we must fight him immediately."

Speaking of this, Xiahou Dun turned around and shouted to the deputy general Yu Jin: "The army and horses are not allowed to set up camp. Take an attack immediately and attack Liu Bei's camp."

As soon as he finished speaking, a report came from outside: "Urgent military information, Guan Ping and Mi Fang led a thousand troops to guard their families and left Xinye and evacuate to the south."

Xiahou Dun was stunned. Is Liu Bei's army reacting so quickly? This is going to be bad.

At this time, a riot came from outside, and a personal soldier shouted outside the tent: "A fire broke out on Bowang slope."

Everyone walked outside the tent. Countless soldiers had gathered outside the tent. They looked out on the Bowang slope inside and outside. Xiahou Dun also saw it. He saw thick smoke rolling in the direction of Liu Bei's camp in Bowang slope, and fires soaring into the sky. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what had happened.

Xiahou Dun felt a little uneasy. He remembered the evacuation of his family in Xinye County. This might be the same incident. Liu Bei saw that the situation was not good and was about to escape. Didn’t he just do this for so many years? He ran away when the situation was not good.

At this time, an escort rushed over and knelt down on one knee to report, "Report to General, Liu Bei has set fire to the military camp and led his army to retreat south."

"I guessed it."

Xiahou Dun gritted his teeth and said, "This sperm-forming rabbit will run away when it smells bad."

He thought of the Prime Minister's instructions and must eradicate Liu Bei. If he didn't seize this opportunity, he would probably never have another chance.

Xiahou Dun thought that Liu Bei was going to escape, and was afraid of letting down the Prime Minister's expectations. He ordered anxiously: "Call ten thousand troops and follow me to chase after me."

Li Dian was shocked and quickly advised: "General is calm, Liu Bei is cunning. If he just pretends to retreat but is half ambushing us, the consequences will be unimaginable and cannot be pursued."

Xiahou Dun snorted heavily, "You have confronted Liu Bei for so long, but you have never seen you take the initiative to attack. The only sneak attack, and he returned home in a crushing defeat. I think you are scared. What qualifications do you have to say here?"

Li Dian was extremely ashamed and lowered his head and dared not persuade him again. Xiahou Dun glared at him fiercely. Although he was anxious and wished to kill Liu Bei with one knife, he also knew that his army was forcibly coming and his troops were exhausted. If he attacked rashly, he would be ambushed by Liu Bei, which would be worth the loss.

He pondered for a moment and said to the ban: "General Yu can lead five thousand troops around Xiao to Liu Bei, cut off his retreat. I will rest a little and come to pick him up immediately."

"Abide by the orders of humble duties"

Yu Jin took the order and left, and Xiahou Dun immediately ordered: "The army will rest for an hour, eat and drink horses, and send troops after an hour."

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This time, Cao's army attacked Xinye, Yu Jin volunteered to take the order. He always regarded his experience in Runan as a great humiliation. He was deceived by a little kid, which has become a big joke in Cao's army.

Every time I drink at a party, someone would make fun of him about this matter, and even the Prime Minister would joke with him about this matter. On the grand banquet, the Prime Minister toasted him and joked that I would like toast you with another glass of wine for Mr. Liu. He was so ashamed of being ashamed of himself.

For half a year, Yu Jin has been worried about this matter. This time, Xiahou Dun was ordered to enter Nanyang. Although he did not attack Xiangyang and could not meet Liu Jing, Yu Jin still took the initiative to ask for his order and was willing to follow Xiahou Dun to fight south together.

He had a subconscious mind, that he was closer to Xiangyang, and perhaps he had more chances to cleanse up his shame.

At this time, Yu Jin held his energy in his heart, and he had only one thought in his mind, to seize Liu Bei and make himself completely turn over.

“Snap faster”

Yu Jin shouted loudly and directed the five thousand Cao troops to march quickly. The urination he walked was the shortcut that Cao general Han Zhi led two thousand troops yesterday. He walked the mountain and crossed the hills, which was a straight line leading to Xinye. The official road had to pass through the hills and would inevitably have to bend.

Although it is a straight shortcut, you cannot take large chariots or large-scale cavalry. You can only use light infantry soldiers to travel in simplified manner.

The five thousand Cao troops were storming and stretched for several miles, crossing one hill after another, and rushing towards Xinye. All the soldiers seemed to have fought their best. Yu Jin issued a death order and had to arrive in Xinye County within an hour and a half.

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Bird Gulf, this nearly ten miles long forest road was the official road that Liu Jing was attacked last night. The undulating forest roads lead to Bowangpo. Whether it is taking shortcuts or taking the official road, they will eventually meet this forest road.

Just in the dense forest about two miles away from the entrance of the valley, the 4,000 Liu Bei's army had been ambushing here for a long time. Generals Guan Yu and Zhang Fei each led 2,000 people to ambush on the east and west sides.

Guan Yu squinted his eyes and looked at the narrow official in the distance, looking a little confused. Zhou Cang saw his worries and asked in a low voice: "You are worried about you."

Guan Yu shook his head, "Don't ask more."

Zhou Cang stood with his knife and dared not ask again. Guan Yu's thoughts were not on Yi Guanping, but on his concerns about his future.

In the first year of Zhongping, the twenty-year-old Guan Yu followed Liu Bei to raise an army in Zhuo County. Eighteen years have passed since then. During this period, he has experienced many ups and downs, wandering and his wife is separated. Guan Yu is already forty-one and in his forties.

But he was even more confused. Their future was still confused. Although they had to temporarily live in Xinye County, they were also living under Liu Biao's liberation. My brother said more than once that he would be patient and wait for opportunities, and the heaven would never let me down.

But...whether the opportunity is

In fact, Guan Yu also knew in his heart that the opportunity his brother mentioned was Liu Biao. Liu Biao was old, but no one succeeded him. He was weak and stupid, and he was useless.

Once Liu Biao went west and Jingzhou had no master, their chance came, but it seemed that the elder brother valued Liu Jing very much. Just a month ago, the elder brother told him and Yide after drinking that there was a big secret hidden in Liu Jing, and that their hope of seizing Jingzhou was Liu Jing.

Guan Yu was a little worried. Judging from Liu Jing's judgment on the battle situation today, he did have some vision, but he was only seventeen years old. Guan Yu was worried that his brother would beat the geese for a lifetime, so he should not be blinded by the geese in the end.

Just as Guan Yu was thinking, a detective rushed over.

"Qi reported to General Guan, Cao's general Yu Jin led 5,000 people to come here."

Guan Yu was slightly stunned. Why was it Yu Jin? It wasn't Xiahou Dun's change of thoughts. Guan Yu understood that this was just Xiahou Dun's pioneer, probably because he wanted to cut off his retreat.

Guan Yu sneered. Xiahou Dun thought it was quite beautiful, but unfortunately they were still one step slower. This place is Xinye. I don’t think about who is the local snake here.

"General, here we come," a soldier shouted in a low voice, pointing to the distance.

Guan Yu nodded, "I have seen it."

I saw a army of thousands of people coming from the north, marching in a hurry, so that even there was no time to explore ahead.

Cao's army came out of a valley in the middle of the valley. The mountains ahead were steep and could not cross the mountains, so they could only turn to the official road. However, this place was not far from Xinye County. After leaving this forest road, you can reach Xinye County after walking two more miles.

Yu Jin was anxious and kept urging his soldiers to move quickly. His mission was to occupy Xinye County and then lead his army to block the valley entrance, making it impossible for Liu Bei's army to move south.

Now he didn't know how far Liu Bei's army was from him, but if the other party had food and supplies, the march would not be fast. At this time, Yu Jin had already seen the valley entrance in front of him, and he shouted: "Stop out of the valley entrance"

As soon as he finished speaking, a sound of clatters sounded in the mountains and forests. Then arrows were scattered on both sides, and thousands of arrows shot densely from both sides of the mountain road towards Cao's soldiers. A scream suddenly sounded on the valley road, and several people were shot to the ground.

Cao's army suddenly had a chaos, and even Yu Jin's war horse was shot by several arrows. He fell to the ground with a long neigh, throwing Yu Jin four feet away. More than a dozen personal soldiers rushed up to support him.

The drums sounded like thunder in the mountains and forests on both sides, and the shouts of killing were shocking. I don’t know how many troops were lying here, and thousands of Cao’s troops were in chaos, and everyone rushed to escape. Yu Jin shouted in a hurry: “Calm down”

Although Cao's soldiers have experienced training, the forest road is narrow and once it becomes chaotic, it will be difficult to restore order. At this time, a team of military horses broke out from the west, black horses, black armor, black horses, swallow-jawed tiger whiskers, extremely powerful, holding a snake spear in his hand, shouting like a bolt from the blue, "Zhang Fei, a man from Yan, has been waiting for you for a long time."

He led two thousand soldiers into the enemy group. The Cao army soldiers were so shocked that they were scattered and had no intention of resisting. They fled without any life. At this time, Zhou Cang also led more than a thousand people to fight out of the mountains and forests in the east. The two armies attacked each other and defeated Cao's army. Countless people knelt on the ground and surrendered and begged hard.
Chapter completed!