newbobooks Chapter 40: Make a deal with Fan Chou and predict the demise of the Xiliang army!
Chapter 40: Make a deal with Fan Chou and predict the demise of the Xiliang army!
"Report!"
"The banner raised by the Xiliang army at the front is the Fan-character banner!"
The sentry reported loudly to Cao Cao.
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao stroked the head of the Shadowless Horse and pondered:
"Among the military officers under Dong Zhuo, there was only one surnamed Fan, Fan Chou."
"Hehe, it seems this fellow is indeed Fan Chou!"
"I just don't know why someone as Dong Zhuo's confidant would be reduced to staying here to cover the rear."
Cao Cao then informed Su Yu, who was staying in Cai Zhaoji's carriage, of the news.
Hmm, don't worry about the detail of why Su Yu is still lingering in Cai Zhaoji's carriage.
In short, Cai Zhaoji has given everything she could these past few days, except for the final step.
Holding hands and kissing are naturally out of the question.
Upon hearing Cao Cao's words, Su Yu released Cai Zhaoji's hand and stepped out of the carriage.
"My lord, it seems that this battle is unavoidable."
"However, in order to minimize the losses, we should make some arrangements."
After saying this, Su Yu told Cao Cao the plan.
Cao Cao's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.
Although it's unknown where Su Yu found so many bizarre methods.
However, if it can inflict significant damage on the enemy and reduce one's own losses, it is an excellent method!
soon.
Cao Cao's army began to move out under his command.
They hid by the reeds.
And the other side.
Fan Chou is getting closer and closer to this place.
Little did he know that danger was closing in on him.
"Pfft!"
Suddenly, a loud noise was heard.
A cavalryman who was not far in front of Fan Chou suddenly fell off his horse and into a large pit!
The large pit was perfectly positioned, right in the middle of the road, and was covered with some relatively hidden grass.
Even Fan Chou, who always had good eyesight, didn't notice the huge pit.
"Damn it! Who on earth could have done this?"
Fan Chou cursed loudly.
Then, he immediately ordered his personal guards to pull the soldier who had fallen into the pit out.
I thought it was just an accident.
Unexpectedly, just half a minute later, several more soldiers fell into the pit, and the location of the pit was quite intriguing.
"This……"
Even the most reckless Fan Chou realized that something was wrong.
What the hell makes sense to dig several big holes in a row?
This definitely indicates an enemy situation!
"All troops, be on alert! Be on alert!"
Fan Chou shouted.
Upon hearing this, Fan Chou's soldiers also became vigilant.
Their vigilance did indeed have some effect.
Fan Chou and his soldiers avoided many of the large pits that followed.
But what is the big pit?
This is just the first step in Cao Cao's trap!
Followed by.
More logs and rocks fell from the top of the slope!
Fan Chou's soldiers were unable to dodge in time, and countless were hit by rolling logs and rocks.
Upon seeing this, Fan Chou's eyes widened in fury.
"Who is it? Who is it?!"
"Come out here right now!"
Unfortunately, Fan Chou's roar was ultimately just impotent rage.
Following Su Yu's instructions, Cao Jun laid a tight trap here in a very short time.
Fan Chou proceeded cautiously forward.
Before we knew it, a large reed bed appeared in the distance.
Just as Fan Chou subconsciously sensed that something was wrong.
In the reed marshes, countless arrows rained down on Fan Chou and the Xiliang army!
"Pfft, pfft!"
"Boom boom boom!"
Blood splattered everywhere.
Fan Chou's army suffered another major loss!
Fan Chou was so angry he was practically a wild gorilla, pounding his chest in frustration and embarrassment.
suddenly.
A round of applause rang out from not far away.
The man who emerged from the reeds was none other than Cao Cao.
"Cao Mengde?"
Fan Chou raised his axe, intending to lead his troops to charge at Cao Cao.
Unexpectedly, several fierce generals from Cao Cao's camp blocked his way.
"Just you?"
Xiahou Dun smiled disdainfully, took out his broadsword, and engaged Fan Chou in battle.
"Dangdang!"
The sound of metal clashing sounded.
Fan Chou's eyes widened.
He clearly hadn't expected Xiahou Dun's martial arts skills to be so high!
Indeed, Xiahou Dun's martial arts skills were absolutely top-notch.
Although he might not be able to defeat super-powerful generals like Lü Bu, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun.
However, dealing with Fan Chou, whose martial arts skills were only second-rate, was a piece of cake.
after all.
In the original history, Xiahou Dun during the Battle of Puyang had a perfect record of holding off Lü Bu for fifty rounds!
In contrast, Fan Chou, Li Jue, Guo Si, and Zhang Ji were easily defeated by Lü Bu.
After fighting Xiahou Dun for five more rounds, Fan Chou gradually ran out of strength.
Actually, according to the classification of military generals, Fan Chou should be considered a strength-type military general.
Like him, Xiahou Dun was also a strong-type general.
As a result, when the two clashed, Xiahou Dun's strength was far greater than Fan Chou's, and Fan Chou gradually became unable to resist, as if his strength had been drained.
"Cough...cough..."
Fan Chou feinted an attack and forcefully dodged Xiahou Dun.
Then, taking advantage of a free moment, he gasped for breath.
But obviously.
In this one-on-one duel with Xiahou Dun, Fan Chou was completely defeated.
"What, do you still want to fight?"
The smile on Xiahou Dun's lips was harder to suppress than an AK.
He did not get a chance to play during the battle against Hua Xiong at Sishui Pass.
Although he appeared at Hulao Pass when fighting Lü Bu, he did not actually fight Lü Bu.
Xiahou Dun, who had been waiting for this opportunity for so long, finally got the chance to show off in front of Fan Chou, so how could he let it go so easily?
"General..."
The soldiers beside Fan Chou were genuine frontline troops from the Western Liang enemy raid.
The Lord humiliates his ministers to death.
Seeing Fan Chou being bullied by Xiahou Dun, these soldiers felt an urge to rush up and fight Xiahou Dun to the death!
Unfortunately
After being bombarded by rolling logs, stones, and arrows, Fan Chou's army had suffered a sharp decline in numbers.
In comparison, Cao Cao's army far outnumbered them.
In terms of morale, they were completely outmatched!
Fan Chou knew very well that if they continued fighting, the result would undoubtedly be the annihilation of their entire team!
But if we surrender...
When Fan Chou thought of how his lord Dong Zhuo treated him like a relative, he couldn't help but feel a strong determination to serve Dong Zhuo with his life!
But just as Fan Chou was about to die in battle...
Su Yu, who had been standing beside Cao Cao, suddenly spoke up:
"General Fan, how about we make a deal?"
"If the deal is reached, my lord will let you go today."
"What deal?"
Although Fan Chou felt that Su Yu was definitely up to something.
But if one can survive, who would want to die?
Su Yu smiled slightly and ordered the guards beside him to bring the note.
He then wrote down the terms of the transaction on a piece of paper and ordered his guards to hand it to Fan Chou.
Upon opening the note, Fan Chou's eyes were instantly filled with shock!
……