Fire oil!
This subtle smell made Xu Huang feel a chill in his heart.
The breeze blows, carrying a faint but unique smell of kerosene that cannot be ignored. As a veteran on the battlefield, Xu Huang keenly smelled the source of the smell, and instantly anticipated the terrible consequences. A chill climbed up the tailbone and onto the back of the head, but the army had already rushed into the city gate, and it was too late.
Above Guancheng,
Zhang Xiu's eyes were as calm as water, looking at the dim light of the armor in the darkness reflecting the light under the weak moonlight. There was no wave in his heart. This was just Cao Cao's front army. Although the enemy army was raising the banner of Cao Cao, he knew This is just a bluff. Cao Cao's life is precious and he cannot risk his life easily.
"Lord, they have entered the city." Hu Che'er next to him looked excited.
"Yeah," Zhang Xiu nodded, "Set fire."
Hu Che'er became even more excited and immediately ordered the archers in the army to light their arrows, draw their bows and nock arrows, and aim at Cao's army below the city. Suddenly, little lights lit up on the top of the city.
Cao's army below the city became commotion.
Xu Huang was already breaking out in a cold sweat. He raised his head suddenly and saw a calm, cold and cruel face directly above Guancheng in the weak firelight. A pair of sharp and calm wolf-like eyes were directed at him. Come.
"Is that Zhang Xiu?"
This was the first time Xu Huang saw Zhang Xiu, and it was also the scene that had the most profound impact on him.
"The rear army will be transformed into the front army, and the whole army will withdraw from Guancheng quickly, quickly!"
Seeing the countless rockets on the top of the city, Xu Huang quickly glanced at Zhang Xiu in the darkness, then immediately turned around and issued an order.
Hu Che'er was impatient. After all the archers were ready, he immediately waved his hand and roared from the bottom of his heart:
"Fire the arrow!"
Suddenly, thousands of rockets were shot down at the same time.
The whole kilometer within Guancheng was sprinkled with kerosene, and a layer of flammable dry grass was spread on top of the kerosene. The rockets were shot down and immediately ignited. The fire rushed over like the tide of sea water.
Cao Jun, who was in the sea of fire, was instantly ignited, his clothes were set on fire, and his whole body was on fire. The city gate was also closed at this moment, trapping all Cao Jun's troops in Guancheng, leaving them with no way out.
Under the city walls, there were endless screams.
On Guancheng, Zhang Xiu looked calm.
After the archer finished shooting one round, he immediately prepared for the second round of shooting. Hu Che'er's face became even more excited. After urging the archer to prepare for the second round, he roared: "Fire the arrow!"
Thousands of arrows were fired.
Cao's army below the city was in agony in the sea of fire. Coupled with the continuous cold arrows from above, Cao's army suffered heavy losses. In just half an hour, more than half of the 10,000 troops were lost. If this continues, it is only a matter of time before the entire army is destroyed.
Xu Huang's face was black with coal, the flames outside were reflected in his eyes, and his heart was already burning. The current situation was unexpected. The serious consequences of entering the city rashly made him shudder. The loss of the entire army being annihilated, even if Cao Cao didn't kill him , he also lost the opportunity to lead the army in the future.
He knew that his surname was neither Xiahou nor Cao.
In Cao Cao's camp, the most important ones were the clan generals. For example, Cao Hong was always entrusted with the important task of guarding the rear. If a general with a foreign surname wanted to lead the army alone, he must have strong leadership skills and superb martial arts.
He possesses these two points, so he can be trusted by Cao Cao and entrusted with important tasks. If he fails in this battle, the consequence will be that he will lose Cao Cao's trust, be despised by other clan generals, and lose the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.
He is not Xia Houchun, and Cao Cao cannot give him another chance.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind like lightning.
Xu Huang keenly captured this idea, and at the same time he saw a new hope. His eyes lit up, and he subconsciously looked back towards Guancheng, and happened to meet Zhang Xiu's gaze above. .
The eyes of both parties met in mid-air.
"Um?"
Zhang Xiu was surprised.
Unexpectedly, under the raging fire, I could actually see a pair of hopeful eyes.
"interesting!"
Zhang Xiu smiled and locked his eyes on this general. He wanted to see if the general was full of hope under such conditions and how he could help him survive.
Xu Huang's eyes narrowed down and he made up his mind.
Since Zhang Xiu could see their plan and made corresponding countermeasures, it means that their army had already been deployed outside the city, preparing to ambush Cao Cao's army. With the army outside, there must not be many troops left in the city. The enemy took advantage of the fire and arrows to force him to retreat. If he retreated at this moment, the consequences would be unacceptable to him. In this case, why not give it a try?
At the end of the road, Xu Huang's heart calmed down. His ears were filled with the roar of fire and the screams of soldiers. His generals and lieutenants were anxiously waiting for Xu Huang's orders. Cold arrows shot from time to time. Come out of the sea of fire and take people's lives.
"The whole army obeys the order!"
Xu Huang's face revealed a decisive ruthlessness: "Counterattack Guancheng, kill Zhang Xiu, and make him a marquis and general!"
The surrounding generals and captains were stunned.
Who would have thought that in such a desperate situation, you would dare to counterattack the city?
However, after the order was given, no one dared to disobey the military order. They immediately organized their subordinates and began to rush towards Guancheng. The fire was coming more and more, and the blazing heat was unbearable. Many Cao soldiers were afraid to stand in front of such a huge sea of fire. , not daring to step forward, Xu Huang showed no expression, and took the lead in rushing into the sea of fire with his own bodyguards.
On top of the city, Zhang Xiu's eyes narrowed.
As Xu Huang expected, there were only more than 5,000 troops left in the city. The rest of the troops went out of the city to set up defenses, preparing to attack Cao Cao's army. If Cao Cao's army attacked now, the situation might not be good.
"What a great general!"
Zhang Xiu sincerely appreciated the command of the generals of Cao's army under the city.
To be able to make such a correct choice in such a desperate situation must be a handsome and talented general with both civil and military skills.
Who is the one?
Zhang Xiu touched his chin and thought about it.
"Lord!" Hu Che'er came over, "Cao's army has rushed through the sea of fire and started to kill here."
Looking up, he saw the leading general leading Cao's army across the sea of fire. Their armor and brocade robes were burned to tatters, their faces were black with coal, and they were charging towards them with silver teeth gritted. Perhaps because of crossing the sea of fire, the morale of these Cao troops was high and murderous. The city defenders were forced to retreat even though they had all the geographical advantages.
Zhang Xiu's face remained calm as usual.
Hu Che'er had already led the personal guards and began to protect Zhang Xiu. The entire steel-like body of the personal guards stood around him, looking sharply at Cao Jun who was about to attack the city, ready to take action at any time.
"Hu Che'er."
Zhang Xiu's voice was calm and his eyes were always fixed on the other general.
"exist."
"Let the heavy armored infantry come up. Remember, capture the opposing general alive."
The heavy armored infantry suffered heavy losses in the battle to defend the city. There were only more than 60 people left out of the original 200. For tonight's battle to defend the city, Zhang Xiu selected 40 more from his personal guards. people, temporarily replacing the heavy armored infantry, to make up a hundred people in case of emergencies.
"yes."
Hu Cheer took orders to prepare.
