Xu Huang waited in the camp all night without incident, but when he learned that Cao Hong had broken through the camp, he had to come to join him.
Cao Hong said with a smile: "General Xu is deeply trusted by the Prime Minister and has made numerous meritorious deeds over the years. Isn't it true that he is getting older and is not as brave as he was back then?"
Xu Huang frowned and said: "When Liu Qi was guarding Nanyang, he faked a defeat at Bowangpo to lure the enemy deeper. Learning from past mistakes, the general needs to be cautious."
Cao Hong's face suddenly darkened: "General Xu meant that the enemy's defeat last night was not due to my own fault, but to Liu Qi's fraud?"
Xu Huang cupped his fists and said: "I don't dare, but Liu Qi has many tricks and needs to be more careful."
Cao Hong laughed and said: "How can a general win if he is timid and timid before fighting? Liu Qi may be able to defend Wuguan, but trying to enter Chang'an is nothing more than a fool's dream. He will definitely lose more than he gains."
At this time, Tan Ma came to report that Liu Qi's troops retreated from Taohuayi, reorganized their troops and set up camp, but did not return to Wuguan.
Cao Hong said angrily: "Liu Qi doesn't know how to advance or retreat. I will capture this thief this time and hand him over to the Prime Minister."
Xu Huang advised: "The Art of War goes like this: 'Know your enemy and yourself, and you will be victorious in every battle.' If you don't know the reality of Jingzhou's troops, you rush deep into them, fearing that they may be deceitful."
Cao Hong was furious, pointed at Xu Huang and shouted: "Xu Gongming, you failed to attack Wuguan first, and then failed to defeat the enemy. Now you have repeatedly blocked my advance and slowed down the morale of our army. Could it be that you have two intentions?"
Xu Huang knew that Cao Hong had a winning streak and couldn't stop him, so he had to clasp his fists and say: "Since the general wants to take advantage of the victory and pursue the attack, the last general is willing to be a follow-up, just in case."
"Hmph, I've been winning for a while, it's your turn!" Cao Hong snorted coldly and ordered: "The Prime Minister often praises you for being like Zhou Yafu, brave and resourceful, but now you are uncharacteristically different. If you can't win the peach blossom Yi, you must have second thoughts and will definitely take you back to Xuchang for interrogation."
Xu Huang had no choice but to mobilize his troops and come to Taohuayi first.
Ma Yanyan said: "Xu Gongming has been invincible since his defeat in Nanyang. He was even defeated in Wuguan. He is completely different from before. Could it be that he no longer wants to be loyal to the prime minister?"
Cao Hong's eyes were slightly gleaming, he pondered for a moment, and then ordered: "General Ma will bring three thousand men and horses to meet the enemy. Let's see how General Xu will deal with the enemy."
"Yes!" Ma Yan accepted the order happily.
He and Zhang Wei were Yuan's old generals. Seeing that Yuan Shang was losing the battle, they turned their backs on the enemy before the battle and were often laughed at by the generals in Cao's camp.
This time, I finally saw a "person with the same disease", and he was General Cao Ying. He wished Xu Huang would betray him immediately.
What's more, Xu Huang is a surrendered general. As long as he is interested in changing his master, he must seize the handle as soon as possible and divert attention, so that no one will discuss him in the future.
The villain is always worried. Xu Huang didn't know what Ma Yan was thinking, but he was worried about Liu Qi's tricks and looked solemn along the way.
Xu Shang said angrily: "General Cao relies on the Prime Minister's trust and is aggressive. That Zhang Fei is so brave. How can we break out the stronghold by attacking with force? He is obviously jealous of the general..."
"Shut up!" Xu Huang interrupted Xu Shang and said in a deep voice: "I have received the kindness of the Prime Minister, and I should repay him with death. I don't know the strength of Jingzhou's troops, so I am willing to come to visit. If you can see through his trick, help General Cao win Wuguan, what does the previous misunderstanding mean?"
Xu Shang sighed: "But the Jingzhou soldiers have powerful weapons and Zhang Fei is guarding the camp. How can the general defeat the enemy?"
Xu Huang said no more. He was about to arrive at Taohuayi. At a mountain col along the way, he ordered Xu Shang to ambush here and lead his troops to attack the camp.
Liu Qi heard the report in the stronghold and said: "Cao Hong knew Xu Huang was outmatched and sent him to fight in the front line. Could he be using a borrowed knife to kill people?"
Pang Tong shook his head and said: "Although Cao Hong is greedy for merit, he obeys Cao Cao's orders and will not harm his colleagues. Xu Huang must have a plan when he comes here."
Zhang Fei had already entered the tent with a snake spear and asked for orders: "I'm afraid of where he'll come from. I'm going to poke a few transparent holes in him this time."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Don't be impatient, Yi De. Xu Gongming is a good general in the world. It's a pity to kill him. If he can be used for me, it will be the best strategy."
Pang Tong said: "To capture the tiger, we still need to arrange a cage strategy. This time we will definitely capture Xu Huang."
Liu Qi asked hurriedly: "The military advisor has a clever plan?"
Pang Tong tugged on his beard and smiled and said: "Xu Huang will definitely pretend to be defeated and retreat. General Zhang chases forward. If you encounter dangerous valleys, you need to be careful. But when he sees the ambush coming out, he retreats to the camp in defeat and runs straight to the rear." "
Zhang Fei took the order to meet the enemy, and Pang Tong arranged for Fu Xu to ambush at the gate of the camp. An ambush was set up in the camp to wait for news.
Outside the camp gate, Xu Huang saw Zhang Fei charging out and fought with him. After more than ten seconds, he was defeated and retreated, with Zhang Fei chasing after him.
When they turned around the cliff and were about to reach the ambush place, they saw a group of men and horses galloping in front of them, with dust flying. It was Ma Yan who was leading the army, and he couldn't help but be furious.
Ma Yan was about to reach the ambush valley at this time, and Xu Shang was too late to dissuade him. Seeing his troops approaching, Xu Shang stamped his feet anxiously.
"General Xu, don't panic, I'm here to save you!" Ma Yan shouted on his horse and ordered the soldiers to form formation on the spot.
Xu Huang was so angry that he almost fainted, but he had no choice but to turn his horse's head to meet the enemy.
When Zhang Fei's troops arrived, the two men fought at the entrance of the valley. Seeing that the ambush was unsuccessful, Xu Shang had no choice but to lead his troops out of the valley and summoned Ma Yan to outflank him from the left and right.
Zhang Fei killed for a while, but no ambush troops came out. However, there were so many Cao troops to support him that he no longer wanted to fight and led his troops to pretend defeat.
"General Xu, chase him quickly!" Ma Yan thought he had saved Xu Huang for a while, so he couldn't help but be high-spirited and led his troops in hot pursuit.
Xu Huang sighed secretly and led his troops forward. He saw Zhang Fei leading his troops to the front of the camp. The men and horses panicked and rushed straight into the camp, knocking over the antler fence at the camp gate. The defenders were in chaos.
Ma Yan was overjoyed and said: "The enemy camp is in chaos. If we don't charge now, when will we wait?"
Xu Huang reined in his horse and shouted: "General Ma, don't rush in, be careful..."
"The enemy has been killed by me to the point of fear. It's time to defeat the enemy!"
Ma Yan saw that the opportunity to make a meritorious service was right in front of him, and the opportunity was fleeting. Without stopping at all, he led his troops and rushed straight into the gate of the village without listening to Xu Huang's dissuasion.
Sure enough, the defenders at the camp gate were unprepared and he rushed in. Zhang Fei had escaped from the rear camp. Ma Yan was so happy that he went straight to the Chinese army's tent to capture Liu Qi.
Xu Huang didn't dare to charge outside the camp. Not to mention that he got all the credit for nothing. If he could capture and kill Liu Qi, wouldn't he become famous in one battle?
Xu Huang's behavior just now is enough to show that he is unwilling to use his heart. If he goes back and reports to Cao Hong, it will be easy to take Xu Huang's place.
Just when he was secretly proud, his horse suddenly stumbled, and both the man and the horse rolled to the ground. He was so disgraced that his face was covered with stars.
Before he could get up, he heard the drums beating loudly in the camp, and ambush soldiers came out from all sides. There were shouts of killing, and he was heavily surrounded by the Jingzhou army.
"Disarm and not kill, raise your hands!"
Listening to the shouts one after another, Ma Yan sat on the ground blankly and raised his hands unconsciously.
Xu Huang ordered the soldiers to form a formation and be on guard. Sure enough, a moment later there was chaos in the camp, and ambushes were everywhere. Just as he was about to rescue Ma Yan, he saw Zhang Fei coming out from the side door again, so he had to lead his troops to retreat.
When Cao Hong saw that Xu Huang had returned to camp, his men and horses were not injured much, but that Ma Yan's army had been wiped out. He was so angry that he pushed Xu Huang out without explanation and beheaded him.
