After Cao Cao led an army of 200,000 and left thousands of corpses behind, he withdrew to a safe place. Seeing the confused eyes of the generals, Cao Cao didn't have time to explain too much, so he apologized to Xi Zhicai.
"I reacted too late. I didn't immediately follow the sir's warning, which resulted in the loss of troops. Please don't be angry, sir!"
"Ahem, my lord, don't be so polite. It's all because Zhicai reminded him a little too late, otherwise the army wouldn't have lost men and horses!" After hearing Cao Cao's apology, Xi Zhicai coughed and blamed himself a little.
"Haha, a small loss has nothing to do with the overall situation. Sir, don't blame yourself. Now Gu's army has withdrawn and is out of the range of the enemy's archers. As long as the company's crossbow chariots are pressed up, we can definitely defeat the enemy!" Regarding Xi Zhicai's self-blame, Cao Cao smiled indifferently and comforted him.あ奇奇影院觧ヤ~7~1~7~(ωωω).qq7(1) <First release, domain name, please remember
However, after hearing Cao Cao's comfort, Xi Zhicai's complexion not only did not improve at all, but his expression became even more serious. He said to Cao Cao in shock, "My lord, please don't be careless. If Zhicai's prediction is correct, the enemy must have something." Everything is prepared. For the current plan, we should withdraw the army from the main camp and think about it in the long term!"
What, retreat to the camp, how is this possible? After hearing the conversation between Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai, everyone finally understood the whole story. To put it simply, Xi Zhicai was worried that the enemy army was prepared and reminded the lord to retreat first. As a result, Cao Cao reacted slowly, causing negligible losses of men and horses!
However, after hearing Xi Zhicai's words, he was so shocked that he ordered the army to withdraw immediately and return to camp to discuss countermeasures. Everyone except Xun You was shocked, including Cao Cao himself. They all feel that Xi Zicai is a bit unfounded, so don’t scare your brains!
Thinking of this, Xiahou Dun felt a little unhappy, and expressed what everyone was thinking: "Why should military advisors gain other people's ambitions and destroy their own prestige? The troops in Hebei are just like this, they are just rubbish. Our army was just unprepared before, so it was seized by the enemy." Take the initiative. As long as our army pays attention from now on, the enemy army will naturally be able to defeat it!"
"What the eldest brother said is true. In addition, we have such a big killer as the continuous ballista, so it will naturally be unfavorable. Why should the military advisor be unreasonable? You have to believe in the power of the continuous ballista. They were built by the military advisor. How can the military advisor I have become less confident!" After Xiahou Dun finished speaking, Cao Hong also echoed.
"Ahem, cough, cough, of course I know the power of the ballistae, that's why I asked my lord to withdraw the troops immediately. Don't make a mistake, otherwise it will be too late!" Regarding the two people's statements, Xi Zhicai coughed and continued. explained.
Cao Cao was also confused when he said this. He didn't understand what Xi Zhicai meant. He asked him, "I don't know what the military advisor meant by this. The two generals are right. The double crossbow chariot made by Mr. Xi is really the best." The most powerful weapon in the world, Gu is also very confident in them!"
After hearing what Cao Cao said, Xun You knew exactly what was going on, and what he said next was shocking: "My lord Mingjian, brother Zhicai means that the enemy probably also has a crossbow chariot, otherwise they would not behave like this." . Just now I took a closer look and found that the casualties caused by our troops were not caused by bows and arrows, but by the power of repeating ballistas. Therefore, we are worried that the enemy has been prepared and has obtained repeating ballistas and is waiting for us. The army took the bait!"!あ奇奇影院觧ヤ~7~1~7~(ωωω).qq7(1) <First release, domain name, please remember
What, the enemy also has a crossbow chariot. Xun You's words were like a stone thrown into the calm water, causing ripples in an instant!
"The military advisor is serious about what he said. It should be impossible. The enemy should not be able to make such a sharp weapon. You must know that the military advisor Zhicai spent a lot of energy in order to make such a powerful weapon. A sharp weapon like a crossbow car , it shouldn’t be that easy to make!” Li Dian and Le Jin were not very sure, very doubtful, and a little unbelievable!
Yu Jin also followed the conversation, not believing it and said, "Even if the enemy knew how to make a repeating ballista, it would be impossible for them to make such a sharp weapon in one night. Not to mention the lack of time, it is really impossible. . You must know that it took us ten days to make it. If the enemy wants to make it in one night, it is definitely impossible. Anyway, even if you don't believe it, it is impossible!"
Cao Cao also agreed with the generals' questions. He also didn't believe it. He didn't believe that the enemy could make such a deadly weapon as a serial ballista in such a short period of time. He also looked like he didn't believe it, and looked at Xun You in confusion.
"Everyone is saying that it is absolutely impossible for the enemy to make a catapult in such a short period of time. I don't believe that they can make such a sharp weapon. Isn't Gongda a little too worried? You overestimate them!"
Regarding Cao Cao's questions and the generals' disbelief, Xun You didn't explain too much. He just shook his head and said, "We'd better be careful and don't underestimate the enemy. The battlefield is changing rapidly and anything can happen!"
As soon as Xun You finished speaking, Xi Zhicai went on to confirm, "Ahem, cough, cough, the enemy should already have a crossbow chariot. We were not sure at first, but seeing Yingchuan's old friend on the enemy side, Zhicai was convinced We must have realized this. The enemy's repeating ballista must have been made, otherwise they wouldn't look like this!"
Seeing that the two closest advisors under his command made shocking remarks, they all agreed that the enemy already had a ballistae. Now he said that he had met an old friend of Yingchuan. Cao Cao was a little doubtful and was very curious.
"I don't know what you mean by what you said. I am an old friend of Yingchuan. Can you help me clarify my doubts?"
After hearing his lord's inquiry, Xi Zhicai told Cao Cao everything about his old friend Shi Guangyuan in Yingchuan. Let Cao Cao know that they are all classmates of Yingchuan. In addition to himself knowing about Lian Nu Che, Shi Guangyuan also knows about it. Therefore, when you see Shi Tao appearing in the enemy's camp, you have to be on guard!
Seeing that his lord listened carefully and seemed to believe a little, Xun You added from the side, "This crossbow chariot is the proud work of Mr. Sima Hui, and he is now in Jingzhou. And Shi Guangyuan also followed Mr. Sima Hui to Jingzhou. He is considered to be Mr.’s favorite disciple. Otherwise, Mr. will teach him how to make a repeating crossbow cart. That’s why Brother Zhicai and I were so worried when we saw Shi Tao opposite. Please be sure, Lord. Pay attention and have to guard against it!”
After hearing Xi Zhicai and Xun You's explanations, Cao Cao completely believed their words and felt that things were getting a little difficult to handle. It seems that the enemy must have made a big killer weapon like the ballista. The military advisor's reminder is very timely and correct!
"What you said is absolutely true. It seems that our army must be careful, otherwise it will definitely suffer!" Thinking of this, Cao Cao chose to believe it and affirmed.
"My lord is wise, for the present plan, it is better to retreat first and think about it in the long term!" Seeing that Cao Cao was persuaded by them, Xi Zhicai and Xun You breathed a sigh of relief, as they often said.
Regarding the two suggestions, Cao Cao nodded, indicating that he understood. Although I am a little reluctant, it is unwise to attack again when I know that the enemy is already prepared!
It seems that we can't take any advantage today, so we should retreat first and think about it in the long term. Thinking of this, Cao Cao was ready to order the army to retreat. Let's leave first!
