Ma Chao rode forward and was forty steps away from Zhou Yu. The war horse sprinted with all its strength, and in a few blinks of an eye, it could rush in front of Zhou Yu.
Now, the densely packed bows and arrows fell. Ma Chao was unable to sprint with all his strength. He clamped the horse's belly with his legs. While steadying his body, he swung the tiger-headed golden gun quickly, as if a windmill was spinning, knocking off the fallen bows and arrows.
Ding! Ding! Ding! !
The sound of impact kept ringing.
Ma Chao kept waving his spear to block, but fortunately he was very skilled in martial arts and quickly swung his spear to block the bow and arrow. However, Ma Chao protected himself, but failed to protect the war horse. A bow and arrow shot down, and the arrow hit the war horse's head.
Immediately afterwards, two more bows and arrows hit the front legs of the war horse. The horse was in pain and shook its body. Ma Chao also fell off the horse. The moment Ma Chao fell to the ground, another bow and arrow hit his armor.
Fortunately, the armor was thick and the arrow was not very powerful. The arrow hit the armor and did not penetrate further into the body.
Ma Chao quickly stood up, waved his spear to block the bow and arrow, and retreated while fighting.
When he retreated, in his sight, Zhou Yu smiled in his direction and retreated leisurely.
The arrow rain then stopped.
Ma Chao returned to the gate of the camp and saw his horse lying in a pool of blood, with many bows and arrows on his body. Ma Chao was so angry that his eyes were about to burst, and he roared: "Zhou Yu, if you have the guts, just fight with me and shoot cold arrows secretly. What kind of skill is that?"
Zhou Yu tilted his ears and replied: "What, Ma Chao, you actually said that I fired arrows secretly? Didn't my soldiers fire arrows openly and openly?"
Ma Chao's expression froze, his eyes filled with hatred.
The hearts of these scholars are all black, and they openly say that they are not slanderous.
Zhou Yu continued: "What's more, you, Ma Chao, are a warrior and I am a scholar. How can I compete with you?"
Ma Chao became even more angry when he heard this.
Zhou Yu is so insidious and cunning.
Zhou Yu turned his eyes, landed on Xiahou Dun, and said loudly: "General Xiahou, Ma Chao has come out to challenge me. Since you have the courage to provoke me, do you dare to come out and fight me? If you fight me now, there is still a chance of victory. .”
"At least the morale of the military has not completely collapsed."
"If we are stationed here, I can guarantee that deserters will appear tonight and a large number of troops will flee. By then, your Xiahou Dun's military morale will collapse, and you will not even have a chance to turn defeat into victory."
"I'm here with my army to give you a chance to attack. Whether you can seize it or not depends on you."
Zhou Yu looked serious and said with certainty: "Senior Xiahou, the opportunity is in front of you. Whether you can seize it depends on your attack this time. The army is here, do you dare to fight?"
Xiahou Dun secretly scolded Zhou Yu for being shameless.
This guy is so cunning.
It was clear that he was using the news that Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan had been killed, as well as the news that Cao Cao was trapped, to disturb his military morale. Furthermore, it was said that the progress of Gao Shun and Tai Shici once again weakened the fighting spirit of his army.
Zhou Yu asked him to fight, which was obviously to take advantage of the situation. This was the most rogue tactic.
This is also Lu Xuan's consistent style.
However, it is effective.
Under the premise that King Cao Cao of Qin was trapped in Nanzheng, Taishi Ci and Gao Shun captured Xiahou Dun's left and right flanks. Unsurprisingly, the situation shifted towards Zhou Yu's side.
Xiahou Dun was resolute and decisive, but now, he was being punished so much that he didn't know what to do.
Attack, but the morale of the army is unstable.
If you retreat, you will be killed.
If we defend in place, it will be easy to lose control if the morale of the troops is unstable. However, Zhou Yu came with a large army like this. The garrison shouted here and looked at you very rogue, which made you sick and made it even more difficult for you.
So treacherous.
Ma Chao acted more forcefully and without any scruples, loudly said: "Father-in-law, we cannot follow Zhou Yu's rhythm. If we follow his rhythm, we will give up fighting and surrender."
Xiahou Dun asked: "What do you think we should do?"
Ma Chao's eyes were fierce and he held up his gun and said: "Father-in-law, the matter has come to this. If we retreat or defend, we will be attacked by Zhou Yu. The only way now is to make a desperate move."
"My father-in-law and I led the troops to attack together. Relying on my father-in-law's prestige, we broke through Zhou Yu's military formation and defeated the opponent. Before, Zhou Yu defended the camp. We had to take the initiative to attack, which was very difficult to attack."
"Zhou Yu took the initiative to lead his men out, and we had a chance to defeat him."
Ma Chao gritted his teeth and said, "Fight!"
Xiahou Dun was not an indecisive person. He thought for a moment and made a decision.
The choice of the lesser of two evils is to fight.
Xiahou Dun ordered: "Meng Qi, there are three thousand cavalry in the army. I will dispatch two thousand cavalry to charge and kill, leaving one thousand for your command. If my two thousand cavalry charge and ten thousand infantry attack, they will not be able to tear Zhou Yu apart." When I prepare to retreat, you take the remaining people to support my retreat."
Ma Chao said quickly: "Father-in-law, I suggest that Bo Quan lead the troops to support us. My father-in-law and I will charge into the battle together. Bo Quan has a calm temperament and has been taught by his father-in-law. He will definitely be able to stabilize the morale of the army and support us."
Boquan is the cousin of Xiahou Chong, Xiahou Dun's eldest son.
Xiahou Chong was three years younger than Ma Chao. He was quite brave and always followed Xiahou Dun.
Xiahou Dun thought for a while, looked at Xiahou Chong who was not far away, and asked: "Boquan, what do you think?"
Xia Houchong said: "I am willing to stay."
Xiahou Dun nodded and said: "In that case, it's settled. Bo Quan, you lead the army and prepare to respond. Meng Qi, you come with me to fight."
"Here!"
Xia Houchong and Ma Chao answered simultaneously.
Xiahou Dun made arrangements, and within a short period of time, the soldiers made adjustments, with 2,000 cavalry in front and 10,000 infantry behind.
Everyone, arrayed neatly.
Xiahou Dun faced all the soldiers and said loudly: "All of us have received the grace of King Qin so that we can live a stable life. Without King Qin, we would have been dead."
"Now, it is time for us to serve King Qin."
"If you win this battle, I will personally take credit for you, and everyone will be rewarded. In this battle, I will personally lead you into the battle. I will be the vanguard, kill Zhou Yu, and kill the people of Wu."
Xiahou Dun suddenly turned around and pointed his spear in the direction of Zhou Yu.
"Kill Zhou Yu!"
Ma Chao shouted loudly.
"Kill Zhou Yu!"
"Kill Zhou Yu!"
More and more soldiers shouted and roared loudly, and their voices echoed in the air. Although the morale of the army was damaged and the hearts of the people were unstable, Xiahou Dun's prestige was high, and Xiahou Dun personally led the troops into the battle, so the soldiers also cheered up.
"kill!"
Xiahou Dun shook his spear and rushed out on horseback.
"kill!"
Ma Chao rushed out.
Two thousand cavalry followed Xiahou Dun and Ma Chao toward Zhou Yu's military formation outside the camp.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, evoking a triumphant smile. He kept forcing and suppressing Xiahou Dun, just to make Xiahou Dun give up the camp and take the initiative to lead his people out to fight.
The purpose has been achieved.
The opportunity to defeat the enemy is right in front of you.
