Just when Cao Hong was anxious, the spies sent by Cao Mengde finally arrived.
"General Cao, my lord has an order for you to lead your troops and make a detour to the east. Do not go into the mountains to be on guard against an ambush."
Li Dian was overjoyed when he heard the news from the soldiers, "General Cao, it seems that the lord already knows Lu Bu's plan."
"The Sword Comes"
Cao Hong nodded, "Immediately pass the order, and the army will set off and circle to the east."
As soon as he finished speaking, the rapid sound of horse hooves suddenly came from the distance. As the sound of horse hooves got closer and closer, a spy hurried back and said with panic on his face.
"General Cao, a group of soldiers and horses appeared in the east, and the tide is approaching us. "
"What?"
Cao Hong was shocked when he heard the news, "Did you see clearly what you said? Is it really Lu Bujun?"
Two lines of Lu Bu's army came forward and backward. There were soldiers and horses from Changyi to the west. Who were the soldiers and horses to the east?
The spy hurriedly handed over his hand and said, "General Cao, it is indeed Lu Bu's army. He has seen their flag. There is absolutely no mistake."
"How can it be?"
Cold sweat gradually broke out on Cao Hong's forehead. He turned his head and looked at Li Dian, "General Li, who are these soldiers and horses?"
Li Dian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "The main force of Lu Bu's army is in Juye. He sent a total of two soldiers and horses. Now there are soldiers and horses from Changyi coming. Could it be that Lu Bu sent another group of soldiers and horses?"
At this point, Li Dian paused, but then, without waiting for Cao Hong to answer his words, he continued.
"This time Lu Bu sent soldiers and horses from all directions to block the surrounding areas. It seems that he wants to attack us."
Originally, Cao Hong was chasing a group of soldiers and horses. He had a superior strength and was sure of victory. However, when Lu Bu's army came later, it might be evenly divided.
Ever since Changyi's soldiers and horses arrived, Cao Hong knew something was going to be bad, because his troops were no longer as strong as his opponent's, and with the three-way encirclement, he was afraid he would definitely lose.
Now another inexplicable Lu Bu army is coming. Doesn't this mean that they are surrounded and will definitely be defeated?
Thinking of this, the cold sweat on Cao Hong's forehead was already flowing down his face, and he was secretly complaining in his heart.
If I had known this, I should have withdrawn immediately instead of staying here.
well!
Knowing that Lu Bu's son is very cunning, he just stayed here and waited for them to gather troops. Isn't this extremely stupid?
Cao Hong felt regretful in his heart, "General Li, we are surrounded by four directions. Even if our army wants to go around from the east, we may have no way to go. What should we do now?"
According to Cao Mengde's plan, Cao Hong's troops circled from the east, and then the two armies joined together.
Cao Hong also has this plan. Now that the road to the east is blocked, I can no longer carry out the original plan.
What to do?
Li Dian was also in a state of confusion at this moment. When he heard the question, he smiled bitterly and said, "General Cao, there is no time to delay. Send someone to deliver a message to the lord immediately."
He knew very well that when the four armies approached, they would immediately launch an attack, and they would be defeated by then.
Therefore, the only hope now is that the lord comes to rescue, otherwise the entire army will be annihilated.
Cao Hong was also flustered, "If anyone comes, send the letter immediately. Don't delay."
"General Li, why don't we break out to the east? Before they encircle us, we might still have a glimmer of hope."
After hearing this, Li Dian thought about it carefully, then gritted his teeth and said, "There is no other way now, this is the only way."
