Outside the camp, the news came from the heralds.

made the faces of several generals in this large battalion change drastically.

They had just heard Xu Shu's words in this big camp and wanted to withdraw their troops.

Now, suddenly, I heard the news from the herald outside that an enemy army had appeared.

Doesn't this confirm what Xu Shu said just now?

Xu Chu was more anxious.

After hearing the news of the herald outside the big tent, he immediately took a few steps forward and opened the curtain of the big camp.

Eagerly asked the herald outside the door.

"What happened, where did you see the enemy's soldiers and horses, and how many people were there? Where did it come from? ”

Xu Chu asked several questions in one breath, and it was precisely because he was sad and anxious about this matter that he was so anxious.

When the herald saw Xu Chu so eager, he naturally didn't dare to hesitate.

After Xu Chu asked, he immediately replied to Xu Chu.

"General, our spies found the movement of cavalry in the north of Liyang, and a puff of dust was raised, General Zhao Yun's white horse Yi went over to investigate, and found that a large number of soldiers and horses approached in the distance, and the number was about tens of thousands!"

"According to the direction in which those people came, it should be from the direction of Hejian County or Qinghe County!"

Since this herald came to give orders, he naturally knew that these people in the camp would ask, and he had already found out the details of the matter.

"It's coming!"

Hearing the words of the herald, although he was very reluctant to believe it, Xu Shu still thought that the soldiers and horses that Liu Zheng had ambushed were coming.

"Sure enough, I won the plan!"

At this time, Ma Chao, Zhao Yun and others present all understood that this was a trap, they took men and horses to attack from Yanzhou, without the slightest hindrance, and soon hit near Yecheng, all the way unimpeded, not how strong their forces were.

It was because the people on Yuan Shang's side did not stop it at all, but completely stationed their troops in Liyang.

Now that they think about it, they can figure out why, there are only a few thousand soldiers and horses in a border town like Wuchao, and they can fight it without much effort.

However, in a small Liyang around Yecheng, it took two days to fight and it was not defeated.

The defense is so strong.

"Quick, what are you still doing in a daze, gather your forces immediately and prepare to retreat!"

Xu Shu saw that Zhao Yun, Ma Chao and the others didn't react, and immediately urged them.

Now that Liu Zheng's soldiers and horses have arrived, it would not be a wise move for them to continue to stay here.

Xu Shu only thought that they could withdraw from here smoothly, otherwise it would be a question of whether they could leave or not.

Being reminded by Xu Shu like this, Zhao Yun and Ma Chao both reacted, and the three of them walked out of the barracks quickly, and immediately went to mobilize their own soldiers and horses.

It is planned to withdraw from the outside of this Liyang City in a short time.

The three of them knew the seriousness of the matter, and they didn't dare to slack off, so they quickly mobilized their soldiers and horses, and the soldiers and horses of the three parties were not too scattered, most of them gathered outside Liyang City.

Originally, it was also planning to besiege Liyang City, but if it was decided to retreat now, it would only be an order.

The horn of retreat sounded, and the remaining soldiers and horses outside this Liyang City immediately began to move, gradually retreating in the direction of Wuchao.

The 20,000 cavalry under Zhao Yun lost thousands of people in the previous battles with Zang Ba and Guan Hai, plus some losses in the previous attack on Liyang, and now there are only about 8,000 people left.

And although Xu Chu's 20,000 soldiers were left, there were only about 14,000 people.

plus 10,000 people from Ma Chao.

Combined, there are only more than 30,000 people left.

These people are divided into infantry and cavalry, and if they all retreat from here, it is impossible to retreat haphazardly.

After all, the enemy army also has cavalry, although the number of cavalry is not large, but the mobility of cavalry is much stronger than that of foot soldiers.

If they really retreated in a panic, then these foot soldiers led by Xu Chu would have to be left at the end of the team.

These foot soldiers, who can hardly escape, must be intercepted by Yuan Jun and Liu Zheng's soldiers and horses here in Liyang County.

At that time, Xu Chu will be a fierce battle again.

After Xu Chu was caught up by Liu Zheng's men, let alone evacuated from Liu Zheng's army alive, it was still a question whether he could stay alive.

After the army was assembled, Xu Chu, Zhao Yun, and Ma Chao gathered together again.

It's time for them to talk about retreating.

"Both, your men are all cavalry, strong mobility, if you want to leave, the enemy can't stop it at all, you withdraw first, and then hand it over to me, the number of soldiers and horses under my command is the largest, I will come to the back of the palace to cover your retreat."

Xu Chu knew that his army was not as powerful as Zhao Yun and Ma Chao's, so if he retreated, he would definitely be left behind.

It's better to directly recommend yourself, let them leave, and take the initiative to break off.

But Xu Chu said so, how could Zhao Yun and Ma Chao agree.

The more Xu Chu excused himself like this, the more Zhao Yun and Ma Chao felt that their abilities were insufficient, which led to the situation they are in today.

Zhao Yun immediately stopped Xu Chu.

"General Zhongkang, what are you talking about, you are all foot soldiers under your command, and it will not be your turn to break off, this time I advocate a rash attack, and I will fall into the trap of the other party, I can't let you stay and break off."

"You immediately lead the troops and horses to withdraw first, I will stay and break off, my men and horses are the most elite, and they will not fall in the battle with Liu Zheng, so there must be no problem in buying time for you."

Zhao Yun's expression was awe-inspiring, and he had a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, as if he had died nine times after this time, he Zhao Yun regarded death as if he were at home, and he was not afraid.

When Zhao Yun said this, Ma Chao was not happy.

"General Zilong, what you said is wrong, your white horse is never the opponent of my Xiliang Iron Cavalry, if you want to say that the most elite men and horses under Liu Gong have to be my Xiliang Iron Cavalry."

"Besides, your soldiers and horses have suffered heavy losses in Liyang, and there are not many left, but I can't let you all be buried here, and I just defeated Wen Chou yesterday, and it was when morale was at its peak, so after the break, this kind of thing has to be me!"

Ma Chao also argued.

The three of them have to choose to break off, not because they are not afraid of death, but because the highest glory of a military general is to die on the battlefield.

They were all among the most powerful generals at this time, and naturally they didn't want to be the ones who ran away.

Fighting bloody battles and breaking out of the encirclement is what they want to do.

And after the break, it is undoubtedly a way to make them famous and respected.