Facing a strong city like Xiangyang, Xiahou Dun, who had 60,000 troops, would also have a huge headache.
As long as there are 10,000 troops in the city and they can't get out, they can only look at the city and sigh.
But things are different now!
The city was broken, and the army had already broken into the city!
Once street fighting begins within the city, the defender's advantage will be lost.
And Cao Jun, who has an absolute numerical advantage, will undoubtedly have the upper hand.
Xiahou Dun made a detailed study of Liu Bei's army's situation before going on the expedition.
After the defeat at Yiling, the number of troops in the five counties of Jingzhou was only between 50,000 and 60,000.
Excluding the troops needed to defend various places, Liu Bei can mobilize up to 30,000 to 40,000 mobile troops.
In other words, it is very likely that it is only half of Cao's army.
Xiahou Dun did not look down on Liu Bei out of mind, but Liu Bei's strength could not support Xiahou Dun's high regard for him!
At this moment, Cao's army poured into the city and started fighting in the streets. Xiahou Dun could almost declare victory in the war.
"Soldiers, rush in! Whoever catches the big-eared thief will be heavily rewarded!"
Under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man!
The morale of Cao's army was already high. Stimulated by Xiahou Dun, Cao's army attacked the city crazily.
"Hahaha, okay!"
The scene before him made Xiahou Dun so proud that he couldn't help himself.
He really wanted to see Xu Shu's expression when he saw this scene!
Defeat Liu Bei in one battle and occupy the important town of Xiangyang!
Xiahou Dun will definitely become famous in one battle, and his reputation will be known throughout the ages!
But there is currently a problem that Xiahou Dun, who is in the city gate cave, has not noticed.
Cao's army was too numerous, and its pursuit was very fast. At this moment, tens of thousands of troops were almost piled up outside Xiangyang City.
There was only one city gate, and the army had no siege equipment, so they could only crowd into the city gate desperately.
From Xiahou Dun's perspective, there were all his own soldiers inside and outside the city, and they were extremely brave.
But the actual situation is that all Cao's troops outside the city gate are huddled together, and they all want to rush into the city and grab the credit.
Faced with this situation, even Li Dian, the deputy pioneer who was stationed in the rear army, was helpless.
About a quarter of an hour later, it was estimated that 10,000 Cao troops entered the city.
The city gate was so crowded that Xiahou Dun had to follow the army to the city to get some fresh air.
At this moment, the city began to erupt with shouts of killing.
"kill...!"
Immediately afterwards, there was the sound of the clash of swords and the sound of insults in a fierce exchange.
Xiahou Dun was not surprised by this scene.
After all, Xiangyang City is an important town and cannot be without any defense.
For a city of this level, even if the city gate is lost, the defenders will launch a strong counterattack.
Xiahou Dun had an excellent view from his seat on the war horse, and soon saw the scene of fighting in the city.
Cao Jun who rushed into the city did not have time to go deep enough, but was blocked by Liu Bei's army at the city gate for a hundred steps.
Liu Bei's army resisted very strongly, and Cao's army was forced to line up continuously.
In other words, almost all of the 10,000 Cao troops who entered the city were fighting with Liu Bei's troops!
Xiahou Dun was not in a hurry, this scene was actually beneficial to him.
Liu Bei's army lost one death to another, while Cao's army was almost inexhaustible, and they continued to die!
As long as this stalemate persists, final victory will surely be achieved.
Suddenly, there was a commotion ahead.
I saw a general wearing a green robe, holding a broadsword, and a red horse wreaking havoc in front of Cao Jun.
This man is extremely brave, and Cao's soldiers are extremely elite, but there is no single enemy.
A big sword in one hand makes him as graceful as a startling giant, as graceful as a swimming dragon!
Every swing will definitely cause a bloody storm!
"Guan Yu!"
Xiahou Dun glared, he was too familiar with this costume!
Especially the red war horse Red Rabbit under his crotch, which was originally given by Cao Cao!
No wonder Cao's army could not advance even an inch. It turned out that Guan Yu personally led the troops to fight.
It seemed that he felt Xiahou Dun's gaze, and Guan Yu looked in this direction.
After discovering Xiahou Dun, he shouted loudly.
"Xiahou Dun, do you dare to step forward and fight!"
Faced with Guan Yu's challenge, Xiahou Dun consciously chose to ignore it.
"Guan Yu, who do you think you are, worthy of fighting with me?"
"Xiangyang City will definitely change its owner today. Those who know how to do it will quickly dismount and surrender!"
"Since you still have some skills, I will spare your life!"
What a joke, why should I challenge you?
Xiahou Dun led an army of 60,000 and occupied Xiangyang. It was only a matter of time. Why take the risk and show off his courage?
If defeated, it will only shorten the time to capture the city.
But if they fail, the consequences will be serious, and the morale of the army will inevitably be damaged.
Furthermore, after witnessing Guan Yu's execution of Yan Liang and Wen Chou, Xiahou Dun did not have much confidence in fighting Guan Yu.
Unless Xiahou Dun is forced into a desperate situation, he will not step forward foolishly.
"Hahaha!"
Xiahou Dun's hidden cowardice caused Guan Yu to stop the slaughter and look up to the sky with laughter.
"Incompetent people will yell from behind!"
"You still want to take Xiangyang, but you are just dreaming!"
"Today, I will let you break your sword at the foot of Xiangyang City!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Guan Yu waved his sword again, frantically killing the lives of Cao's soldiers.
Guan Yu fought and advanced all the way, and there was no enemy at all.
Even the surrounding Cao troops fled because they were afraid of Guan Yu.
In just a few moments, a vacuum zone formed around Guan Yu, and no one dared to step forward to offend!
Seeing this, Xiahou Dun's pressure increased greatly. He really didn't expect that Guan Yu's martial arts had grown to such an extent after not seeing each other for several years.
I heard that Guan Yu was captured alive by Liu Zhang, and I thought it was worse than before.
Now it seems that everything is just rumors!
"Quick! Get them all, general! Kill the whole red-faced thief!"
Xiahou Dun was timid at first, and then was shocked by Guan Yu's personal bravery, and even more afraid to step forward to fight.
Seeing Guan Yu getting closer and closer to him, he could only keep urging his soldiers to come forward, preparing to rely on his numerical advantage to completely surround him.
It's a pity that the effect is not obvious!
Cao Jun's soldiers looked at the murderous Guan Yu. Not only did they not dare to step forward at all, but they retreated again and again. Their morale was greatly damaged!
"Damn red-faced thief!"
Xiahou Dun was so anxious that he scratched his head and ears, but had no choice but to shout insults.
But the more fierce Xiahou Dun cursed, the more energetic Guan Yu was in killing!
Within a short time, at least ten more people were killed by Guan Yu's sword.
If this continues, Xiahou Dun's dream of taking Xiangyang City will be shattered by Guan Yu alone!
"The red-faced thief, I will fight with you!"
There is no other way!
Xiahou Dun had no choice but to go to danger personally and stepped forward to fight Guan Yu.
If we don't get better, morale will really collapse.
Just when Xiahou Dun was about to ride his horse forward, there was a sudden commotion on the city wall.
Boo hoo hoo. . . !
Immediately afterwards, there was an extremely dense sound.
Then, a series of screams followed.
"ah...!"
It was this sudden change that completely froze Xiahou Dun, who was about to step forward.
With such miserable screams outside the city, there is no need to doubt that it must be Cao Jun!
At this time, Guan Yu's unbridled laughter exploded in the air again.
"Hahahaha! One-eyed thief! You fell into my plan!"
