Zang Ba and others were hiding in the barrel, which was extremely painful. In order not to be discovered by Cao Jun's scouts, they entered the barrel as early as possible.
The barrel was very crowded, and everyone was gritting their teeth to hold on despite the bumps on the road.
At the same time, everyone was very angry, and they couldn't wait to come out and fight Cao Jun.
But now, they can only endure and wait for Cao Jun to come.
After Cao Ren learned that Zhang Liao had led his army to leave, he was relieved, but he still did not lead the army forward.
After a moment of burning incense, Xiahou Dun couldn't bear it any longer.
"Zixiao, we can go over now, Zhang Liao has left with his army.
If we don't go over and this matter gets spread, people think that we are all cowards and others have left, but we don't dare to go over. Isn't this compromising our own prestige? "
When Cao Ren heard this, he frowned and did not agree to what Xiahou Dun said.
"Wait a minute, and if others are willing to say it, let them say it, I am still happy.
In this way, all the princes in the world will despise our army. When the two armies fight, it will be of great benefit to our army, so why not do it. "
Xiahou Dun was suddenly choked and speechless. Even he felt that Cao Ren's words were reasonable, so how could he refute them?
Another incense time passed, and Xiahou Dun became more and more anxious. Song Xian, Hou Cheng and others were equally anxious.
"Wen Yuan, what's going on with Cao Jun? Why hasn't he taken any action yet? Have they seen through our plan?"
Zhang Liao heard this and responded solemnly.
"Impossible! If Cao Jun had seen through this, he wouldn't have waited there like this.
All we can do now is wait. At this time, it depends on who is more patient.
Let the army slow down slightly, and at the same time arrange some people to complain and grumble, so that Cao Jun's scouts think that we are in a panic and may even mutiny.
Song Xian, please inform Wolf Cavalry that everyone should be ready to return and charge into the battle! "
In Zhang Liao's eyes, since Cao Ren was cautious, he created a loophole for him. The army rushed all the way to deliver food. It was reasonable for such a thing to happen.
Soon, Cao Jun's scouts reported something unusual happening to Zhang Liao's army and Cao Ren and the others. After hearing this, Xiahou Dun stared directly at Cao Ren.
"Zixiao, send troops, don't wait any longer!"
Cao Ren still didn't agree directly, and then Le Jin's voice came.
"General, you might as well let Yuan Rang lead the five thousand troops to go there first. If there is no problem, we can lead our troops there."
Xiahou Dun's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard Le Jin's words.
"Yes, Wen Qian is right. Zixiao, just let me lead the army there first. That's all right."
Cao Ren thought for a moment, then turned to look at Xiahou Dun and Le Jin.
"Okay, but you can't go there alone. Wen Qian, you should also go there together and lead the six thousand troops.
Wen Qian, when you arrive, you must be on guard against Zhang Liao's wolf cavalry.
Even if there is nothing abnormal, we cannot relax. As long as we have not escorted the food and grass to the camp, we must not relax! "
Xiahou Dun looked excited, Le Jin looked solemn, and the two of them immediately agreed.
The two men soon led the six thousand troops to the place where Zhang Liao placed the grain, but Cao Ren was still on guard.
This land is all flat. Once the cavalry charges, it will be extremely harmful. What's more, Zhang Liao also brings thousands of wolf cavalry. This is what Cao Ren has been wary of, and Cao Ren has to do this.
With the army there, he could defend for a while, but as long as he persisted until the follow-up army arrived, Zhang Liao would definitely be defeated.
The news that Xiahou Dun and Le Jin were leading thousands of troops to advance was soon passed to Zhang Liao's ears through scouts.
After hearing this, Zhang Liao's heart sank. Zhang Liao admired Cao Ren's caution. In such a situation, he was really patient enough to guard against him.
Zhang Liao frowned, thinking about what to do. Now that Cao's army was divided into two groups, first of all, the pressure on Zang Ba's group was much less.
But the disadvantage is that Cao Ren's army will arrive on the battlefield before them, and the effect of Zang Ba's sneak attack will be greatly reduced.
At the same time, Cao Ren and others were on guard and would be on guard against him leading the wolf cavalry to counterattack.
Moreover, once Cao Ren and others retreat, he cannot pursue too deeply. After all, Cao Ren is behind Yanzhou. If he pursues deeply, he will be in danger.
At the same time, this is also a test, whether Zang Ba and the others can hold on.
Soon, Zhang Liao looked at Song Xian.
"Song Xian, next the cavalry charges. You lead a thousand cavalry to the flank of Cao Jun to find a suitable place to charge.
When the war breaks out later, even if Cao's army is prepared, it will inevitably be unable to take precautions at every point.
You don't have to worry about the battlefield, find the weak point of Cao's army, attack in, and go straight to Cao's rear to cut off his retreat! "
Hearing this, Song Xian nodded firmly.
Another two sticks of incense time passed, and the scouts came to report that thousands of Cao Jun's men had arrived at the place where the food was stored.
Zhang Liao, upon hearing this, immediately looked at the wolf rider behind him.
"Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry, follow a certain person and march into the formation!"
Zhang Liao led the cavalry and turned around and rushed straight away. It would take time for him to get there, and it would also take time for Cao Jun's scouts to send the message. By this time, Zang Ba and others must have started fighting.
Song Xian and Hou Cheng saw Zhang Liao's actions and quickly began to command the army, turning back and charging towards Cao Jun.
Cao Jun's scouts were even more shocked by the scene before them, and immediately began to send a message to Cao Ren.
On the other side, Xiahou Dun and Le Jin had already arrived at the place where the grain was placed. Xiahou Dun couldn't wait to open a sack and found that it was indeed grain inside, and he suddenly became excited.
Le Jin did lead two thousand people and began to arrange defenses in the direction Zhang Liao was leaving.
As the six thousand troops continued to enter, they soon came to the barrel. Zang Ba waited inside the barrel for a while, and then immediately turned over and got out of the barrel.
"kill!"
After Zang Ba's words fell, Xu Sheng, Wei Xu and others rushed out one after another. Three thousand soldiers continued to emerge, but Cao's army was still in a state of sluggishness, killing countless people.
Le Jin was the first to react.
"Enemy attack! Kill the enemy!"
After Xiahou Dun reacted, he became furious and killed Zang Ba directly.
"How dare you, thief!"
"Suffer death!"
Zang Ba also discovered Xiahou Dun who was coming to kill him. He was fearless and also killed Xiahou Dun.
Today's battle is his first battle after taking refuge with Lu Bu. Zang Ba attaches great importance to it, especially since he is so trusted by Lu Bu. Zang Ba also wants to serve Lu Bu well.
Le Jin also went in, but Le Jin was targeted by Xu Sheng. After Le Jin came in, Xu Sheng went directly to Le Jin.
Le Jin's heart was heavy. As expected, they guessed it right. Lu Bu really wanted to ambush them.
Especially these Lu Bu's army who fought out of the barrel were caught by surprise and caused heavy losses to their army.
Le Jin had not forgotten that Zhang Liao still had thousands of wolf riders and thousands of troops.
Now Le Jin just wanted Cao Ren to arrive quickly, defeat these thousands of enemy troops, and then evacuate immediately.
Cao Ren also discovered Zang Ba and others who suddenly burst out of the barrel.
After Cao Ren sent someone to deliver a message to Cao Cao, he also led his army and rushed over.
His thoughts were the same as Le Jin's.
If he evacuated, Xiahou Dun and Le Jin would definitely be in danger, and Cao Ren could not do this. Now they could only evacuate if they quickly defeated Zang Ba and others.
