With the addition of fresh blood, the morale of the Xiliang army, which had been fighting for a long time, began to slowly improve, and the speed of climbing accelerated a lot.

Pang De, who was watching the battle from afar, saw that the battle situation had turned around, and a trace of excitement rose in his heart, and he hurriedly ordered the drummers to beat the war drums to boost the morale of the Xiliang army, which was fighting bloodily.

"Knock Knock Knock ......"

The sound of drums came from far to near, and the morale of the Xiliang army, which had already improved, recovered quickly, and everyone's faces began to show bloodthirstiness, and they started a crazy battle with the Cao army.

Cao Hong, who was fighting fiercely with Ma Chao, had been slashed in the arm, and the bright red blood stains had stained his clothes red, but he couldn't feel the slightest pain from his face.

Seeing Cao Jun retreating, Cao Hong's heart was like a fire, Cao Cao once said to him that if Tongguan was lost, then the difficulty of subduing Xiliang would be greatly increased, and it might take more than twice the time, which would delay Cao Cao's great cause.

As a general of Cao Cao's lineage, Cao Hong has always explained Cao Cao's affairs, which are more important than his life.

"Ahh Cao Hong roared, taking advantage of Ma Chao's stunned moment, he slashed several times in a row, and shouted orders at the same time.

"All the generals listen to the order, since the general, whoever takes a step back and cuts, the deputy general will die in battle, the deputy general will die, and the partial general will replace him, this order is valid at the end of the battle, and the general will be killed!"

As soon as the death order came out, Cao Jun had no way to retreat, so he could only fight back desperately, and the battlefield entered the stage of either you die or I die, and no one has a way back.

Under the desperate struggle between the two sides, the Cao army, which occupied the number of people, gradually showed its advantage, and the strength of the Xiliang army began to be unable to keep up.

The advantage previously occupied has been gradually recaptured by the Cao army, and the Xiliang army has begun to be pressed to a corner and struggled to support.

Seeing that Cao Jun looked like he was at home, Xiliang Jun had been defeated in his heart, but due to Ma Chao's prestige, there was no sign of a rout yet.

Ma Chao, who is fighting fiercely, may not have observed this yet, but when he turned off Pang De, he could see it clearly from the change of the flag.

If you continue to fight, you will only increase casualties in vain, Pang De glanced at Han Sui and said: "This Cao army is really brave, I'm afraid I won't be able to take Tongguan today, it's better to withdraw the troops and fight again tomorrow." ”

said that it was an inquiry, but it was better to say hello, Han Sui knew in his heart that Pang De had made up his mind, so he would no longer be a bad person.

"Well, after such a long battle today, the soldiers must be very tired, and early withdrawal of troops can also reduce unnecessary casualties."

Seeing that Han Sui agreed, Pang De waved his hand and ordered Mingjin to withdraw his troops.

"Dingdingding......"

As soon as the golden sound sounded, the Xiliang Army, which was closing, hurriedly held on to the cloud ladder and slid down in case of amnesty.

And Ma Chao, who had been fighting hard for so long, also had the intention of retreating in his heart, but in order to cover the soldiers, he still insisted on the last.

The Xiliang army gradually retreated, but Cao Hong did not press on with large soldiers, because he knew in his heart that he could not leave Ma Chao behind at this time.

Even if he forcibly led the army to entangle, it would only increase casualties, so it was better to let him go.

Under Cao Hong's intention, Ma Chao retreated to Guanxia without danger, led the army to retreat to the main position, and the Xiliang army slowly retreated to Dazhai.

After the battle, the two sides took a look and found that the deaths on both sides had reached tens of thousands, more than yesterday, and the number of wounded was indeed very few.

After confirming that the Xiliang army had completely retreated, Cao Hong supported his tired body, left the Guan Building, and went to discuss with Zhong Xuan.

Knowing that Cao Hong was coming, Zhong Xuan hurriedly went out to greet him, and when he saw that he was still wearing armor with stained blood, 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, it's not a big problem." ”

"However, the Xiliang army is so reckless and fierce, I am afraid that this Tongguan will not be able to hold it for a few days, Lord Zhong still has to think of a way."

Zhong Xuan thought for a while and said: "Today's Xiliang Army is indeed abnormal, but I think that the Xiliang Army should not be like this every day. ”

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

Cao Hong frowned and said: "The prime minister has made it clear that there are no troops and horses at the moment, even if you ask for help, I'm afraid there will be no reinforcements." ”

Zhong Xuan's eyes rolled slightly, and he said thoughtfully: "Even if there are no reinforcements, then you must explain to the prime minister and let him know the danger of Tongguan." ”

"Okay." Cao Hong reluctantly agreed: "Then Lord Zhong, is there a strategy to temporarily retreat from the enemy?" ”

Zhong Xuan thought for a while and said: "The Xiliang army is menacing, if it can collapse from the inside, it may be able to win a battle." ”

The interior collapsed, and Cao Hong asked suspiciously: "Please also ask Lord Zhong to make it clear." ”

Zhong Xuan explained: "Xiang has gone to Xiliang and has dealt with those small forces, and one of them may be of use to us. ”

"Who?" Cao Hong's face was happy, if he could plot against the Xiliang generals before the war, it would greatly damage the morale of the Xiliang army, and at the same time it would also encourage his own side.

If you lose the other, then the probability of guarding Tongguan will increase by a few points.

Zhong Xuan replied: "That person's name is Cheng Yin, when he was in Xiliang, he stood on the side of the prime minister many times, if he sent someone to promise a heavy position, he would definitely succeed." ”

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

After getting the counter-strategy from Zhong Xuan's mouth, Cao Hong also settled down in his heart, and under Zhong Xuan's persuasion, he left to bathe first, prepared to eat some food, and then came to discuss the strategy.

Cao Hong's side was worried about the loss of Tongguan, and the Xiliang army was also sad at this time.

Today can be said to be the most likely to take Tongguan, but at the last moment, Cao Jun fought back to the death.

Ma Chao, who had been fighting hard for a long time, had no reduction in his sharpness, and was scolding the generals at this time, blaming them for not keeping up with the order.

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

In order to cover these generals who had secretly taken refuge in themselves, Han Sui opened his mouth and said: "Mazhou Mu, the soldiers have tried their best, they didn't take Tongguan today, and they will attack tomorrow, so why bother with it." ”

"Tomorrow?" Ma Chao said disdainfully: "Who will attack tomorrow, who can guarantee the capture, Benzhou spent thousands of soldiers' lives before going up to the gate, but you didn't send troops to follow at the most critical moment." ”

Seeing Ma Chao's appearance of being reprimanded by his superiors, Han Sui's face lowered slightly, and he said slowly: "Ma Zhoumu, Mingjin's withdrawal of troops is an order from General Pang, if you are unhappy, you can't vent your anger on us." ”

Seeing that Han Sui still dared to say this, Ma Chao stood up angrily and said, "Han Sui, what do you mean?" If you don't make it clear today, don't blame the Honzhou Pastor for being ruthless. ”

(End of chapter)