As Zhao Yun headed towards Zhang Lu, news of Meng Tan's murder reached Cao Cao's ears.
Cao Cao's face fell, very angry.
Cai Yang, Kong Xiu and Meng Tan, although not the top generals in the army, are still brave and good at fighting and are the backbone of the army. Three people went to stop Zhao Yun, but they were all killed in an instant, which made Cao Cao embarrassed.
Guo Jia was familiar with Cao Cao's thoughts and said with relief: "King Qin, Zhao Yun is strong, but it does not mean that Zhao Yun is invincible. There are no tigers and monkeys in the mountains who are kings. Unparalleled tiger generals like Dian Wei and Zhang Fei have all gone to the city. Let Zhao Yun be cruel."
Cao Cao's expression softened slightly and he said in a deep voice: "I know, but I just don't want to accept it."
Guo Jia continued: "Our top priority is still Nanzheng. As long as we capture Nanzheng, everything is under control. Even if Zhao Yun escapes, it will not affect the overall situation."
Cao Cao looked at the direction of Zhao Yun's banner again.
No one can restrain Zhao Yun, and if he sends others there, he will die.
Cao Cao ordered: "Send the order and besiege Zhao Yun with all our strength. Whoever can kill Zhao Yun, Zhang Lu and Fazheng will be rewarded with ten thousand gold and named ten thousand households."
He did not arrange any more generals, but still ordered the siege. He always had to make arrangements to fight for opportunities.
Cao Jun kept running, blocking Zhao Yun and others.
Zhao Yun did not rush forward anymore. The flag representing him was still moving forward, but he ran backward, towards Zhang Lu. Longdan's bright silver spear was constantly swung, killing Cao Jun who was blocking the front one by one.
At the same time, Zhang Lu's personal guards were constantly being surrounded and killed. These people were Zhang Lu's direct descendants. However, after fighting for so many days, Zhang Lu's elite troops were thrown into the city tower. They suffered heavy losses and lost their former fighting power.
Cao's army besieged him, and Zhang Lu could only evade.
In panic, Zhang Lu failed to keep up with Zhao Yun, and now he is in crisis.
Zhang Lu ran away from left to right. As soon as he fled to the left, he saw Cao Jun coming from the left. The guard responsible for opening the way was killed. Blood spattered on Zhang Lu's face. Zhang Lu was so frightened that he shivered.
Cao Jun's soldiers came to attack, Zhang Lu hurriedly raised his sword to block, the weapons collided, Peiran's power exploded, Zhang Lu and his sword were chopped down and fell to the ground.
Cao Bing grinned, showing a cruel smile, and slashed down with his sword.
Zhang Lu's heart suddenly beat faster, and he was so frightened that he couldn't help but close his eyes and wait for death. The next moment, a squeaking sound reached his ears, accompanied by screams, and blood splattered on Zhang Lu's face.
Zhang Lu opened his eyes instantly. The tip of a spear pierced through the chest of Cao Bing who was trying to kill him, and blood flowed from the tip of the spear bit by bit.
Zhang Lu instantly saw Zhao Yun.
At this moment, endless gratitude arose in Zhang Lu's heart, and his heart was still beating rapidly. He quickly said: "General Zhao, thank you."
Zhao Yun said anxiously: "Master, get on the horse, I will take you away."
He stretched out his hand to grab Zhang Lu, causing Zhang Lu to get on his horse and rush forward with his gun in hand. The gentian's bright silver spear flashed, constantly killing Cao's soldiers blocking the front.
Zhang Lu sat behind Zhao Yun, looking at the back of Zhao Yun's head, feeling grateful in his heart.
That is gratitude to Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun sprinted to break through from the front line, focusing on the front line's attack. He fell behind, and Zhao Yun withdrew to rescue him, which was quite dangerous and affected the overall situation. However, Zhao Yun came back without hesitation.
This is kindness!
It’s more about friendship!
Zhang Lu suppressed his excitement and gradually regained his composure, feeling a stronger sense of belonging to Lu Xuan.
The benefactor is under the command of Lu Xuan.
Naturally, he also wanted to be under Lu Xuan's command.
Zhao Yun quickly reached the front, and after joining Fazheng, he further continued to break through.
A large army surrounded Cao Cao, but they could not stop him and could only let Zhao Yun and his party escape. Cao Cao was unable to encircle Zhao Yun. Seeing Zhao Yun's banner disappear, he ordered to stop pursuing and focus on attacking Nanzheng and taking control of the county.
After Zhao Yun broke through the encirclement, he retreated for a little more than two-quarters of an hour. When he saw that there was no Cao army chasing him from behind, he ordered to stop. He turned over and dismounted to rest, but the moment he dismounted, his legs stiffened and a look of pain appeared on his face.
After fighting on horseback for a long time, his legs were stiff and cramped. After a long while, Zhao Yun finally came to his senses.
Zhang Lu turned over and dismounted, looked at Zhao Yun who looked painful, and asked with concern: "General Zhao, how are you?"
Zhao Yun shook his head and said: "It's okay."
Fazheng also walked over and glanced at the resting soldiers and civilians behind. Because people came one after another from the rear, and the people gathered filled the mountains and plains. Without Cao Cao's order to loot and massacre, there would not have been so many people following him.
Cao Cao had said harsh words before, so the people fled one after another.
Fazheng met Zhang Lu and Zhao Yun and rested for almost three quarters of an hour before continuing on his way to Yangpingguan in the west. After walking together for more than an hour, Zhao Yun and Lu Xuan's teams met.
Zhao Yun, covered in blood, came to Lu Xuan, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Zhao Yun, pays homage to your Majesty."
Fa Zheng saluted and said, "Fa Zheng pays homage to the king."
He looked remorseful and sighed: "I failed to guard Nanzheng, and Nanzheng was captured by Cao Cao. Please punish me, your Majesty."
Lu Xuan turned over and dismounted, looked at Fazheng and Zhao Yun, and praised: "Facing Cao Jun's fierce attack, it is not easy for you to hold on until now. At the beginning, you can choose to evacuate Nanzheng and choose the easiest way. You stay and fight to the death. , held back Cao Cao, allowing the Wu army to attack Yangping Pass. You are meritorious ministers."
Fazheng said guiltily: "If I had stayed longer, Cao Cao would have been in a dilemma when the king's army arrived."
Lu Xuan shook his head and said: "You have done a good job in obeying fate."
He looked at Zhao Yun with concern in his eyes and asked, "Zilong, are you injured?"
"No!"
Zhao Yun shook his head and answered.
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Recover well. I will fight Cao Cao next. There will be times when you will be needed."
"Here!"
Zhao Yun was moved and replied.
Only then did Lu Xuan look at Zhang Lu. Zhang Lu had the aura of someone outside the ordinary world. Lu Xuan smiled slightly and said, "You must be Master Zhang."
Zhang Lu quickly said: "The sinner Zhang Lu does not deserve to be called 'Master' by the king."
Lu Xuandao: "You sized up the situation and surrendered to the Wu Kingdom. This is a great righteousness. What crime are you guilty of? You, Fazheng and Zhao Yun stood firm together to resist Cao Cao. You are a person who has made great contributions."
Zhang Lu said quickly: "Your Majesty, you have given me the reward."
Lu Xuan comforted Zhang Lu, and then asked Fazheng to learn about the detailed offensive and defensive situation of Nanzheng, as well as the casualties and deaths in battle, and the specific reasons for Nanzheng's fall. After Lu Xuan heard this, he didn't feel disappointed that Cao Cao had captured Nanzheng. Instead, he laughed.
It's a good thing that Cao Cao didn't run away.
If Cao Cao escaped via Ziwu Road, it would be difficult for Lu Xuan to leave Ziwu Valley and go to Guanzhong.
Lu Xuan also rested for two quarters of an hour before giving the order to continue to Nanzheng County. After walking for more than an hour, the army arrived outside Nanzheng City. The army was stationed and began to settle the soldiers and the escaped people.
After all the situation in the military camp was dealt with, Lu Xuan took Fazheng and Jia Xu and headed outside Nanzheng City.
