Liu Bei led his men to rush for the road and retreat quickly.
He didn't dare delay.
Has been retreating rapidly.
There was no other way. There were cavalry chasing him from behind, so he could only rush forward and try to get back to Xuyi County as soon as possible.
There is sufficient food and grass in the city, as well as sufficient equipment to defend the city. As long as he retreats into the city, even with less than a thousand troops, he can withstand the attack of 10,000 or 20,000 people with the help of the city's strength.
This is the advantage of defending the city.
Liu Bei led his men to retreat while paying attention to Chen Deng's situation. He relied heavily on Chen Deng, his only military advisor.
Chen Deng's strategy is outstanding.
It can also govern the place.
This is what Liu Bei needs. Although Chen Deng's strategy in battle is poor, no one is perfect. Liu Bei thinks Chen Deng is already very good.
From the beginning of the crusade against the Yellow Turbans to now for more than ten years, Liu Bei has no real adviser.
Nowadays, Liu Bei cherishes counselors like Chen Deng. So even if he failed this time, Liu Bei didn't feel anything. As long as the people are still there, Liu Bei doesn't feel afraid. Although he was sad to lose the battle, he had a strong psychological quality and was able to digest and comfort himself.
As Liu Bei ran, he comforted him loudly: "Military advisor, victory or defeat is a common thing for military officers. Since ancient times, we have never heard of any victorious general. Our great ancestors Liu Bang and Xiang Yu competed for supremacy and were defeated again and again. Finally, they fought in a battle and completely reversed the situation. .”
"We are defeated now, it doesn't matter."
"I still say the same thing."
"The military advisor is here, we are here, and the people are still there, there will be no problem, and we can continue to fight."
Liu Bei's clear voice reached Chen Deng's ears.
Chen Deng smiled bitterly and said: "The humble position made two plans, ruined the army twice, and ruined countless soldiers. The humble position is incompetent, why doesn't my lord blame me?"
Liu Bei said: "Claming and shirking responsibilities are the actions of the weak. As a man, we should face the difficulties, pick up our mood, and continue to fight hard. Such people are the strong ones. Even if we lose, we will still be strong. in this way."
"What's more, you are the counselor and I am the master. I am still the one who decides to implement the plan. If you want to discuss guilt and responsibility, it is me first. How can I blame you, the military advisor? Just relax and don't be burdened. "
Listening to Liu Bei's words, Chen Deng's confused look gradually dissipated and was replaced by determination.
The way he looked at Liu Bei changed.
Even more admiration.
The Liu Bei whom Chen Deng knew was a member of the royal family. He was benevolent and generous, and he felt comfortable getting along with Liu Bei. These circumstances were not enough to make Chen Deng loyal to Liu Bei, so at first, Chen Deng only cooperated with Liu Bei because of his own interests and supported Liu Bei as Xuzhou Mu.
In the battle of Xuyi County, Chen Deng's plan failed, but he was still trusted by Liu Bei. He felt very much, so he surrendered to Liu Bei.
Now, his plan failed again.
Liu Bei still trusted him and encouraged him, and he still never got discouraged or gave up. Such perseverance is admirable and even more admirable.
In times of crisis, humanity is tested.
When Chen Deng saw Liu Bei's encouragement and Liu Bei's tenacious temperament, he felt a strange emotion fermenting in his chest.
You treat me like a nobleman of the country.
I will repay you as a national soldier.
Chen Deng nodded solemnly, without saying anything else, and quickly retreated with Liu Bei.
The group of people hurried on their way quickly. Fortunately, Lu Xuan's camp was not far from Xuyi County. Liu Bei and his men fled with all their strength, and in about a quarter and a half, they were close to the county seat.
On the tower, the firelight was bright, dispelling the darkness.
Moreover, after fighting until now, a touch of fish belly white appeared on the eastern sky, and it was almost dawn.
"Faster."
When Liu Bei heard the shouts of killing coming from behind, he felt very anxious. Liu Bei rode his horse to the outside of the city, looked up at the city tower, and said loudly: "I am Liu Bei, open the city gate."
"Crunch!"
The city gate is open.
The soldiers in the city opened the city gate.
"Quick, get into the city quickly."
Liu Bei was in high spirits and gave orders loudly.
Chen Deng looked at the city tower, then at the city gate, and suddenly said loudly: "Lord, wait!"
Liu Bei asked: "Yuanlong, what's wrong?"
Chen Deng looked anxious and said loudly: "I suspect there is a problem in Xuyi County, and there may be an ambush. Once we enter the city, we will be completely unable to fly. Lu Xuan's strength is obviously far superior to ours, and he can defeat us directly, but he hides it , delayed until the end before defeating us. Such a long time is enough for him to arrange other things. His arrangement may be to seize the county seat secretly. "
Liu Bei heard the explosion in his head.
The whole person was a little confused.
He raised his head and looked towards the city tower. No one came out to answer or respond. Instead, he opened the city gate directly.
Although Lu Xuan divided his troops to attack Wu County and Danyang County, Lu Xuan's camp contained elite infantry and elite cavalry. Such an elite army was enough to defeat Liu Bei's attack head-on.
This is the truth.
However, Lu Xuan delayed it until the end, wasn't it just to completely annihilate him?
Lu Xuan also had his Danyang soldiers prisoners in his hands. If Lu Xuan used these prisoners or the clothes of the Danyang soldiers, he could plan the county.
Liu Bei felt his scalp numb. The experience he had accumulated over the years told him that Chen Deng's idea was absolutely correct.
Lu Xuan is too insidious, and every move he makes is a trick.
"There is an ambush in the city, withdraw your troops."
Liu Bei ordered without hesitation.
He chose to believe Chen Deng and said loudly: "Second brother, military advisor, let's go north and return to Xiapi."
He clamped the war horse between his legs, quickly changed direction, and led the people north, towards the north of Xuyi County.
Guan Yu and Chen Deng quickly followed.
The Danyang soldiers who followed Liu Bei no longer entered the city, but turned around and headed north.
Liu Bei's sudden move dismayed Zhang Liao, who was ambushing in the city.
At night, Zhang Liao followed Lu Xuan's order and led more than a thousand soldiers, wearing the shabby clothes of Danyang soldiers captives. While Liu Bei was fighting on the front line, he pretended to be Danyang soldiers who had escaped and defrauded the city.
Liu Bei and Lu Xuan fought before, and Liu Bei was defeated once. The few soldiers left in the city fear and awe Lu Xuan.
Many people thought that Lu Xuan was invincible.
Under this premise, Liu Bei attacked Lu Xuan's camp at night, and his defeat became normal. The few soldiers guarding Xuyi County did not suspect it at all. After all, those who escaped were all wearing the clothes of Danyang soldiers.
After Zhang Liao pretended to open the city gate, he sneaked into the city and easily captured the city.
He laid an ambush in the city and waited for Liu Bei to return. Seeing that Liu Bei had escaped and was about to enter the city, he completely became a turtle in the urn. At the critical moment, Liu Bei actually escaped with his people.
"Chase Liu Bei."
Zhang Liao took the lead and led his men out of the county, leaving Xuyi County alone.
At this time, the most important thing is to hunt down Liu Bei.
Liu Bei led his people to evacuate. As soon as they evacuated a certain distance, they discovered the situation behind them. He broke out in a cold sweat, looked at Chen Deng, and said loudly: "Military advisor, thanks to you. Without you this time, we will all be wiped out." ”
Chen Deng looked modest and replied: "My lord, I just think that Lu Xuan is insidious, so he doesn't have any means. He can predict our ambush and draw out all our ambush troops. There is no way he has no backup plan."
Liu Bei praised: "The military advisor has a brilliant plan."
Chen Deng smiled bitterly and said: "How can I be so clever in my position? I have been defeated by Lu Xuan many times in a row."
Liu Bei said: "Lu Xuan is a monster and cannot be treated with common sense."
Guan Yu looked at the two people who were talking, a hint of smile flashed across his cold face, and then it faded away in a blink of an eye. He reminded loudly: "Brother, retreat quickly. Lu Xuan's cavalry is catching up."
Liu Bei and Chen Deng looked at each other, smiled, and hurried on at full speed.
Zhang Liao led his men in pursuit, and Cao Xing and Hao Meng's cavalry came after them. When Zhang Liao and the cavalry joined together, their speed increased, and the cavalry team quickly covered and killed Liu Bei's soldiers.
Zhang Liao became even more ruthless.
He must take down Liu Bei and others, otherwise if Liu Bei escapes, it will be like a cooked duck flying away, and he will get no credit. Zhang Liao led his men in fierce pursuit, and the cavalry quickly covered them up and rushed on, gradually closing the distance with Liu Bei and others.
After chasing for less than half an hour, the red sun rose high and the sky was completely bright, making it even more clear.
The distance between Zhang Liao and Liu Bei is getting closer and closer.
Liu Bei also became nervous and kept slapping his horse's back, trying to get rid of the pursuers behind him.
However, they still could not get rid of Zhang Liao and others.
Guan Yu looked at the pursuers behind him, with a look of determination on his stern face. He picked up the Qinglong Yanyue Sword and slapped Liu Bei's horse violently, stimulating the horse to run wildly and prevent Liu Bei from stopping. He roared loudly: "Brother, lead the military advisors and evacuate quickly. I will cut off the rear."
"All officers and men, follow me to cut off the rear."
Guan Yu reined in his horse. After the horse stopped, he turned around and faced Zhang Liao and others who were coming to kill him.
At this moment, Guan Yu's eyes were determined.
