"Report!"
A Cao army spy galloped towards him. When he saw Cao Hong on the city wall, he quickly got off his horse and said, "General Cao, Lu Bugui has left Changyi and is coming this way."
"come yet?"
Cao Hong snorted coldly, "Little Lu Bu, since you dare to come, let us fight to the death."
"Go back immediately and continue to investigate. As long as there is new information, come back and report it quickly. There must be no mistakes."
"I obey my orders."
The spy cupped his hands, jumped on the horse again, and galloped towards the distance.
Cao Hong turned his head and looked at the soldiers on the city wall, and said loudly, "Listen up, everyone, as long as you defend the city this time, everyone will be rewarded."
When everyone heard these words, they were overjoyed and held their hands in their hands, "Thank you, General Cao."
Cao Hong snorted coldly, "I can give you rewards, but if anyone dares to retreat, don't blame this general for his ruthless sword."
After saying this, Cao Hong saw the panic on everyone's faces, waved his hands and said loudly.
"Don't worry, everyone. I have already sent a letter to my lord. I believe it won't be long before reinforcements arrive. By then, it will be time for you and me to make a contribution."
When everyone heard that there were reinforcements, they immediately felt relieved, and they all raised their hands and said loudly, "Don't worry, General Cao, we must defend the city wall to the death and never retreat."
When Cao Hong saw that his morale was available, he nodded with satisfaction and turned to look in the direction of the official road.
If Lu Bujun comes, he will definitely take this road!
An hour later, the sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance, and another spy galloped back.
"General Cao, Lu Bu's army has changed direction and headed south."
"south?"
Upon hearing the news, Cao Hong couldn't help but be stunned and wondered, why did Lu Bu go to the south?
Is there any other place to go?
This answer, after several waves of spies' reports, Cao Hong finally understood.
"General Cao, Lu Bu's army has captured Wangjia Town in the south. The defenders there saw the strength of Lu Bu's army and chose to surrender."
"General Cao, Lu Bu's army has captured Lijiazhuang in the south. The defenders there saw the strength of Lu Bu's army and chose to surrender."
…
Until night, spies kept coming back with news. Not only Cao Hong, but also Li Cheng next to him understood what Lu Bujun wanted to do.
"General Cao, Lu Bujun wants to clear out the nearby villages and towns and isolate our army!"
Cao Hong gritted his teeth and kept slapping the city wall, "It's shameful that I dare not fight head-on, yet I sit here and wait for something like this."
Li Cheng asked tentatively, "General Cao, Lu Bu is like this, what should I do?"
Cao Hong snorted coldly, "Don't pay attention to him. As long as he can't capture Juye, let him do the rest."
Since Lu Bujun did not want to attack Juye, Cao Hong was a little tired, so he gave Li Cheng a few words and went back to rest.
Lu Bu's army divided into several groups and moved very quickly. By noon the next day, Cao Hong climbed up the city wall and had received the news.
"General Cao, Lu Bu's army has captured all the surrounding villages and towns, and is now coming here."
Cao Hong was shocked when he heard the news, but his face was unusually calm.
"Don't worry, everyone. Although Lu Bu has captured the villages and towns, as long as we hold Juye, they can't do anything to us."
It was not until dusk that Lu Bujun finally arrived at Juye City.
Amidst the rumbling of war drums, Lu Bu's army arrayed in front of the city. Cheng Lian, the loudest man in the camp, patted his horse and stepped forward.
"People in the city, listen, you have been surrounded. If you know what's going on, open the city and surrender as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late to regret."
In fact, Cheng Lian is not accurate because the troops of Lu Bu's army were not enough to surround the city.
However, the soldiers of Cao's army on the city knew that the surrounding villages and towns had been captured by Lu Bu's army, and they were already panicking. After hearing these words, they felt even more uneasy.
Cao Hong took one look at the state of the soldiers, frowned, and then shouted loudly, "Don't say anything arrogant. If you have the ability, you can send troops to attack the city. If you don't dare, then get out of here and don't stay here." Noisy."
Cheng Lian looked up to the sky and laughed, "Cao Hong, I didn't expect you to be quite strong. You were stabbed by my gun and you were still alive. It's not easy."
"nonsense!"
Cao Hong's expression changed and he roared angrily, "It was because of your large numbers that I, the general, failed. Otherwise, I wouldn't have allowed you to yell and scream here."
Cheng Lian snorted coldly, "In that case, Cao Hong, do you dare to come out and fight me?"
"you?"
Cao Hongqi's face turned red and he pointed at Cheng Lian, "You will attack the city if you have the ability?"
Cheng Lian laughed and said, "Cao Hong, let's do this. Since you don't dare, I promise you that I will give you a hand. Do you dare to come out and fight me?"
Hearing these words, Cao Hong almost went crazy with anger, gritted his teeth and roared, "Stop speaking out arrogant words."
Cheng Lian snorted coldly and put one hand behind his back, "Cao Hong, did you see it? I will give you this hand. Do you dare to come out?"
Although Cao Hong was so angry that he almost flew into a rage, he knew better that defending the city was more important at this time and he must not act emotionally.
Seeing that Cao Hong didn't speak, Cheng Lian became even more proud, "Cao Hong, you are a timid guy. You dare not go out to fight in front of you. It's so embarrassing. Even if you come out now, I don't want to be such an embarrassment to you." I beat the guy because it was so embarrassing."
"you?"
Cao Hong couldn't bear it any longer. He grabbed the bow and arrow from the soldier next to him, roared angrily, and shot out an arrow.
stop!
Although Cao Hong was very strong, Cheng Lian was also very clever, so how could he stand within the range of the bow and arrow.
"My Healing Game"
"Cao Hong, with your little strength, you still want to fight me. This is just a dream."
Li Cheng saw that Cao Hong was very angry and hurriedly stepped forward and said loudly, "If you want to attack the city, just send your horses over and don't say anything."
Cheng Lian snorted disdainfully, "A couple of cowardly guys are hiding in the city and don't dare to come out. They are just two incompetent people. It's really shameless to be soldiers under you two incompetent people!" "
The surrounding soldiers of Cao's army blushed for a moment when they saw their general being scolded so hard that they could not lift their heads.
Lu Bu's army did not launch an attack that day. Instead, they set up camp near the city and cut down trees to make ladders.
Li Cheng looked at Lu Bu's army setting up camp outside, knowing that there should be no big events today, and seeing Cao Hong's face as angry as the bottom of a pot, he hurriedly stepped forward and said.
"General Cao, since Lu Bu's army cannot attack the city today, why don't you go back and rest for now."
Cao Hong was indeed very angry. He snorted coldly and left the city wall.
That night, while the soldiers of Cao's army guarding the city wall were whispering about what happened during the day, the soldiers of Lu Bu's army lurking in the city began to take the opportunity to spread rumors.
All the surrounding villages and towns were swept away by Lu Bujun. At this moment, Juye was really an isolated city.
This feeling of a small island in the sea made Cao's soldiers feel great pressure, and there was always a feeling that the vast wilderness could be breached at any time.
Once the pressure is released, it will be as out of control as a tiger that escapes from its cage.
"It's over, we can't hold on anymore."
"Dingtao and Changyi are so strong, but I didn't hold on. It's really over this time."
"Yes, I heard that Dingtao only launched one attack and was captured by Lu Bu's subordinates."
When the Cao soldiers on the side heard these words, their expressions changed drastically and they secretly screamed.
"If we can't hold on, then we're doomed."
"But you don't have to worry. Even if we can't defend it, the unlucky ones will be those generals and it has nothing to do with us little soldiers."
"Really?"
"Of course. I heard that Lu Bu's army treats prisoners very well and usually doesn't kill them."
"By the way, I also heard that Lu Bujun's food is very good. It is said that there is that thing in every meal."
At this time, some people have actually been to Xiaopei, or have heard people who have been there say that this is the time to show off.
"Of course it's true. The soldiers there are treated very well, almost beyond your imagination."
When everyone heard these words, they could hardly believe their ears, and a Cao Jun soldier immediately raised his question.
"Old Wang, since Xiaopei is so nice, why don't you go?"
When everyone heard this question, they turned to look at Lao Wang.
This question is critical!
Lao Wang sighed, "It's a pity that it was too late when I found out. Lu Bujun had already attacked. Otherwise, I would have gone long ago and could have waited until now."
When everyone heard this, they suddenly became disappointed, "Old Wang, just talk nonsense, no one will believe what you say."
Lao Wang suddenly felt embarrassed and said hurriedly, "Why should I lie to you? Since you ask, I will tell you that my cousin is in Lu Bu's army now. He told me."
Xiao Zhang grabbed Lao Wang's arm and said, "Lao Wang, are you telling the truth?"
Lao Wang nodded, "Of course. Just when Lu Bujun came during the day, I saw him standing at the front of the team with a big sword in his hand. He was really majestic."
Cao Jun's soldiers remembered seeing Lu Bujun during the day, and they all looked envious.
"Really, look at their weapons. Compared with theirs, our weapons are almost the same as fire sticks."
"Yes, look at the armors worn by their soldiers. They are better than those worn by our generals."
Everyone talked about Lu Bujun's equipment again and expressed their envy.
Xiao Zhang suddenly said, "Lü Bu's army is so well-equipped. Do you think we can really stop them if they come to attack the city?"
The soldiers of Cao's army who were originally talking reacted when they heard these words. Their expressions changed and cold sweat gradually broke out on their foreheads.
The more sophisticated the enemy's weapons are, the more unlucky you will be!
Almost at the same time, an idea popped into everyone's mind.
This time, I’m afraid it really can’t be stopped!
Xiao Zhang looked at everyone's surprised eyes and sighed, "Among us, Lao Wang should be the luckiest. He has a cousin in Lu Bu's army, so even if the city is destroyed, it should not be a big deal.
The unlucky ones are those of us, I'm afraid none of us can escape. "
When everyone heard these words, they were even more frightened, and some people's hands were already shaking.
"What should I do about this?"
"If the city is broken, then we are doomed!"
"No, it's better to think of a solution quickly, otherwise it's really over."
A smarter soldier suddenly lowered his voice and asked, "Old Wang, why don't you tell your cousin that you will be lenient when the time comes?"
Lao Wang was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Don't worry, if it really comes to that point, I will definitely tell my cousin and everyone will be merciful."
Xiao Zhang suddenly asked, "If you can meet the best one, wouldn't it be bad luck if you don't?"
When everyone heard these words, they were even more frightened, "What should we do?"
Xiao Zhang suddenly turned his head and looked at Lao Wang, "Lao Wang, since you saw your cousin during the day, why don't you go and say something to Lu Bu's army now? Then won't we be safe?"
When everyone heard this, they were immediately surprised. The crowd that was originally discussing suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at Xiao Zhang.
Lao Wang's forehead was covered with sweat, and he waved his hands hurriedly, "Xiao Zhang, you can't talk nonsense. If the general finds out, your head will be lost."
Xiao Zhang sighed, "But if you don't go, I'm afraid all of us will lose our heads this time."
Only then did everyone realize that the danger was still before them. Once Lu Bu's army attacked, they could lose their heads at any time.
Under this consideration, a second person finally spoke up and said, "Old Wang, why don't you really make a trip?"
The second person spoke, and everyone immediately relaxed and started talking.
"Yes, if Lao Wang goes there, we will all be safe."
Xiao Zhang, who was sitting aside, suddenly smiled as he listened to everyone talking.
What he wants is this effect. If everyone runs to join Lu Bu's army, Juye will be destroyed without an attack.
Just when Xiao Zhang was overjoyed, a strong man suddenly lowered his voice and said, "It's too much trouble running around. Why don't we open the city gate? What do you think?"
…
Cao Hong returned to the city. Although he was extremely tired, he tossed and turned and couldn't sleep!
Lu Bujun is just outside the city. Can Juye really stop him?
The surrounding villages and towns have been captured by Lu Bu's army. Even if they want to escape this time, it may not be that easy.
what to do?
Even Cao Hong himself was not sure whether the lord would send reinforcements!
More importantly, even if the lord decides to send reinforcements, when will they arrive?
If we arrive too late, Juye City may have already been captured by Lu Bu's army. What should we do by then?
Although Cao Hong knew that Juye was in danger now, he never thought of giving up, because he was Cao Hong, a fierce general under Cao Cao. Even if he died, he would not think of surrendering.
There are still sufficient defensive supplies in the city, and there are thousands of soldiers. As long as everyone works together, Lu Bu will definitely suffer heavy losses if he wants to attack the city.
Thinking of this, Cao Hong felt a little relieved. He looked at the moonlight outside along the crack of the window, stood up suddenly, and said loudly to the door.
"Come here, let's go patrol the city walls."
Lu Bu's army was approaching the city. At this critical moment, Cao Hong did not allow any accidents to happen.
The guards outside responded hurriedly and went to prepare their horses and prepare to go to the direction of the city wall.
Cao Hong put on his heavy armor and came to the door. Just when he was about to jump on his horse, suddenly, there seemed to be a sound coming from the city gate.
"What's the sound? Did you hear it?"
