Chapter 710 Death of Cao Hong
In front of that sharp edge were the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry galloping on their horses.
Each of them is clad in heavy armor, riding a majestic warhorse, as towering as Mount Tai. With the momentum condensed between blood and fire, they seem to be able to swallow mountains and rivers.
In front of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were the soldiers of Yuan Shu's army who were fleeing in panic.
These fleeing soldiers formed a sharp contrast with the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.
But at this moment, Cao Hong and Cao Chun, who led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, had expressions of horror and fear on their faces.
Cao Cao and others who were watching the battle were terrified to that extent, let alone Cao Hong and Cao Chun who were facing the powerful crossbows.
Looking at the arrow flashing with metallic light, waves of a sense of death rushed straight to the top of their heads.
Behind the sharp crossbow was Yuan Shu's wild laughter.
"Tiger and Leopard Cavalry?"
He laughed crazily, "Let me see what you have to be so arrogant about now that you have lost the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry."
"Shoot!"
"Shoot!"
He laughed and shouted loudly, as if he had already seen the scene of the river of blood.
"My lord, there are still our soldiers and our allies' troops there!"
Yuan Shu said coldly: "What do you mean by our army? What do you mean by allies?"
He came from a family of three dukes in four generations, and he was one of the most noble families in the world.
He needs no allies, just those that can accomplish his goals.
The soldiers shot arrows together. In addition to crossbows, the archers also shot arrows.
When the arrows were shot out, not to mention the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Yuan Shu's own soldiers were completely unable to withstand it and fell down with screams.
The power of a real crossbow is enough to pose a threat to heavy armor.
It's not just about breaking armor under the huge force. If that huge force is shot directly at them, with the current level of armor, the violent shock can kill soldiers.
But not many Tiger and Leopard Cavalry died from crossbow arrows.
Because although this large crossbow is powerful, its accuracy is very poor.
Seeing the scenes passing by, Yuan Shu said angrily: "Are you stupid? Shoot the horse!"
If you can’t hit a person, can you hit a horse?
Not only crossbows, but even archers started shooting at horses.
The heavily armored cavalry such as the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry even have armor on their horses, but of course it cannot be compared with the armor on humans.
In today's world, even the real mortal armies of the brave warriors are only half-armored cavalry, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry can't even do that.
The warhorse fell to the ground with a wail, and the mighty knight on the horse collapsed with a loud bang and fell heavily to the ground.
Some moved a few times, but most people died without even having a chance to struggle.
These heavily armored knights are naturally invincible on horseback.
But once they fell to the ground, it was very difficult to even stand up, and they might even be killed by the armor the moment they fell.
The one who once protected you may become your killer.
With every Tiger and Leopard Cavalry member that fell, Yuan Shu smiled more smugly.
Everyone knows that killing an elite troop like the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is better than killing ten ordinary soldiers.
Without these one thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Cao Cao's army would have much fewer means to defeat the enemy.
To describe it in a way that is easy to understand.
Without the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Cao Cao's army will lose the ability to end the war and the ability to make the final decision at the critical moment.
When Cao Chun and Cao Hong encountered an ambush, they certainly would not fight head-on and immediately prepared to retreat.
However, the heavy cavalry could not turn their horses around while moving at high speed, and the riding skills of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were not proficient to that high level.
Due to this delay, Yuan Shu's troops on both sides began to encircle them.
When Cao Chun and Cao Hong, who were riding on their horses, saw this, they felt a pang in their hearts and knew that something was wrong.
Cao Chun looked uneasy, and even without bothering to straighten his slightly tilted helmet, he shouted, "Zi Lian.
If the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry wanted to turn around, they would have to rush forward for a distance, which was simply walking into a trap.
What now?
what to do?
What else can I do?
Cao Hong was quite ruthless towards himself, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Zihe, these 1,000 Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are the key to our lord's victory.
It's impossible for both of us to go out today.
We cannot afford to make any mistakes. I will lead my personal guards to block Yuan Shu's army, and you will lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to leave quickly!"
Cao Chun was shocked when he heard this. In this situation, wouldn't it be tantamount to seeking death to stay behind?
He swung his spear to ward off the arrows that were shot at him, not caring about the slight numbness in his arm, and said anxiously: "Zi Lian, how can I do this? How can I just watch you die?"
Cao Hong wiped the blood off his face and roared, "Zihe, stop wasting time and leave here quickly.
Would you be satisfied only if both of us died here?
After you get out alive, help me take good care of my wife!"
Cao Chun tightly grasped the spear in his hand and said in a miserable voice: "Zi Lian, I will definitely avenge you today."
Cao Hong rode his warhorse without stopping, and charged towards the rain of arrows with his personal soldiers.
The wind is whistling and the Yi River is cold; the hero leaves and never returns!
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"My Lord!"
Cao Cao had already picked up his armor and helmet and was about to go into battle himself, but everyone hurriedly stopped him.
"My lord, you are a son of a rich family, so you shouldn't just sit there and wait. There are naturally brave generals to fight in the battle. Why do you have to go into battle yourself?"
But Cao Cao simply pushed all his advisers aside and said angrily, "Son of a rich family, if we lose this battle, you and I will both be prisoners of Yuan Shu.
If the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is lost, what can we use to resist the powerful enemies around us?
If we lose today, we will lose again tomorrow. If we retreat today, we will retreat again tomorrow. Will we retreat all the way to Xuchang?
When I fought against a hero like Liu Bei, I dared to lead the army myself. Today I am just facing Yuan Shu, so what do I have to be afraid of?
Zi Lian and Zi He are both my clan brothers. They were in danger because they accepted my orders. Now I have abandoned them. How are they going to face the clan elders?
How can I, Cao Cao, still stand among the people of the world?
Everyone, get out of my way.
Today, I want to see if the withered bones in Yuan Shu's tomb can keep my life here!"
Cao Cao swept his fierce eyes over those counselors, and there was a chilling murderous intent in his eyes. He was a very suspicious person.
At this moment, these Yingchuan gentry were actually trying to stop him from rescuing Cao Hong and Cao Chun.
In a rage, Cao Cao even suspected that they did this on purpose to weaken the power of the clan generals.
Xun Yu and Xun You were both very smart people, and they secretly thought that something was wrong. Xun You quickly said, "My lord, it is dangerous in the battlefield, and all the soldiers are worried about your safety.
In this world, you are the only hero who can bring peace to troubled times, just like the sun in the sky. If we lose you, the world will be desolate.
General Guan is a godly general praised by the lord, who has the ability to defeat ten thousand enemies. If you let General Guan accompany you, I believe you will be able to ensure your safety. "
Mentioning Guan Yu is of course not really saying that Guan Yu is the only one who can save those two people. Xu Chu and Dian Wei beside Cao Cao are both powerful generals who are no less powerful than Guan Yu.
Mentioning Guan Yu was to make Cao Cao feel better.
At this time, only Guan Yu could do this.
Based on Xun You's understanding of Guan Yu, Guan Yu would definitely not refuse to rescue Cao Hong and Cao Chun.
Sure enough, when he heard Guan Yu's name, Cao Cao's expression improved a little.
Guan Yu!
Cao Cao quickly turned around and looked at Guan Yu, his face full of longing as he said, "Yun Chang, Yun Chang!"
Guan Yu's green robe fluttered in the wind. He held the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade in one hand. He closed his eyes slightly, then suddenly opened them. A light flashed in his phoenix eyes. He clasped his fists and said in a deep voice, "Yuan Shu is rebellious and disrespectful to the court. Guan is willing to follow Cao Gong into the battle and rescue the two generals."
The furious expression on Cao Cao's face finally disappeared, and he said loudly: "I am charging in the front, and Yun Chang is following me with a sword. Even if there are a million people, what do I have to fear?"
Upon hearing this, Guan Yu paused stroking his beautiful beard and slowly looked at Cao Cao. Obviously, Cao Cao and Liu Bei were completely opposite people, but at this moment he actually saw the shadow of Liu Bei in Cao Cao.
Because Liu Bei once said this. At that time, they were fighting against Cao Cao's army. Liu Bei stepped forward with two swords, and Guan Yu protected him with a knife.
Liu Bei laughed out loud and said, "My second brother is invincible. With my second brother holding a knife by my side, I am not afraid even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire."
This memory can never be recalled enough.
At the beginning, they fought against the Taiping Army, the Hu people in Youzhou, and the Yan people, and were chased and killed by Zhang Jue all the way and fled for their lives.
At the beginning, I really felt that life and death were just a matter of a moment. I was displaced all the way, and even after entering Qingzhou, I was still looked down upon by most of the nobles.
It was not until he got the help of Marquis Ying and married the legitimate daughter of Duke Qi that he truly entered the eyes of the people of the world.
Cao Cao may never understand the feelings between these brothers.
Maybe I understand but I don't want to believe it.
It is amazing that several people who are not related by blood can trust each other so much.
Big brother.
Guan Yu clenched the Qinglong sword in his hand, with endless murderous intent in his eyes. He wanted to defeat Yuan Shu first, and one day he would be able to return to his elder brother's side.
What was supposed to be just an attack turned into a sudden confrontation, and neither Yuan Shu nor Cao Cao were prepared.
Most of Cao Cao's generals were staying in the military camp. He led the cavalry and powerful generals such as Xu Chu and Dian Wei who were capable of fighting against thousands of enemies to rescue them.
"General!"
As soon as they rushed down, they heard a deafening cry of grief, and then saw Cao Chun trying to break out, but there was no sign of Cao Hong.
Cao Cao knew Cao Hong too well. He was willing to sacrifice his life to save him in the beginning, so he would definitely take the initiative to cover his retreat now.
When they looked forward again, they saw that Cao Hong had suffered several wounds and was covered in blood. His armor was torn to pieces, and there was even an arrow piercing through the side of his chest.
But even after suffering such damage, Cao Hong still roared and stopped Yuan Shu's soldiers. He stood in the front alone, waving the spear in his hand, and his power shocked the whole audience.
Between life and death, even ten thousand enemies can do no more than this.
Cao Cao looked at this scene, and his eyes went dark. He said with bloodshot eyes: "Zi Lian!"
Every word in his voice seemed to be filled with endless sorrow, and the cavalry rushed past him on both sides like a torrent.
Xu Chu waved his lance and went to support Cao Chun. Now Cao Hong was trapped in the formation, and Cao Chun could not afford to get into trouble again.
Looking at Cao Cao with bloodshot eyes, Yuan Shu was still laughing wildly. This was his purpose.
He laughed loudly, but with a ferocious expression on his face, he shouted: "Cao Cao, do you feel the pain? This is how I felt when I lost my son!
This is just the beginning. When I win, I will kill your sons.
Don’t you have many sons?
I can kill more days.”
Yuan Shu smiled but his tone was extremely grim, and there was infinite hatred in his words, leaving no doubt about the truthfulness of his words.
If Cao Cao was defeated, he would really kill all of Cao Cao's sons.
As for daughters, that is not necessary. They can be given away as trophies and made into slaves.
This is how war is, anyone can lose their life. Cao Cao has regained his composure, but his tone is extremely cold, "I, Cao Cao, swear to kill Yuan Shu.
Whoever can kill Yuan Shu, I will ask Your Majesty to reward him with a title of Marquis and a reward of ten thousand gold coins."
Dian Wei stood beside Cao Cao, holding a pair of halberds in his hands, blocking each arrow that was shot at him.
Xu Chu and Guan Yu led the cavalry to support Cao Chun.
The quality of Yuan Shu's soldiers was relatively poor. They were completely unable to resist powerful generals like Xu Chu and Guan Yu. The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry led by Cao Chun broke out of the encirclement of Yuan Shu's army under the cover of the two.
He was covered in blood, but fortunately he was protected by armor and had not suffered any serious injuries. Except for those who had been shot and fallen off their horses, the other Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were basically safe.
Cao Chun clasped his fists and cried, "My lord, Zilian will cover our army and I will..."
Cao Cao supported Cao Chun and sighed, "It was me who asked you two to attack. I was sorry for Zi Lian. This is my fault."
When Yuan Shu saw that Guan Yu and Xu Chu had actually rescued Cao Chun, he could only be furious, but there was nothing he could do.
He saw that the army formation was crumbling, and knew that if this continued, it would not be him who would ambush Cao Cao, but Cao Cao would directly defeat him in one wave.
So they withdrew their battle line, and the armored soldiers with shields formed a formation in the front, shooting wave after wave of arrows to prevent Cao Cao's cavalry from charging over.
The cavalry led by Guan Yu and Xu Chu were certainly not as elite as the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. They only had time to take away Cao Hong, who was wounded more than ten times, and then they quickly retreated.
"Zi Lian!"
Cao Cao looked at Cao Hong's blood-stained body. Large chunks of his armor were broken and bleeding from almost all of his orifices. It was obvious that he had suffered severe internal injuries. Not only internal injuries, but there were several penetrating wounds as well. Almost every wound was fatal.
Even if we call all the best doctors in the world, it will be useless for this kind of injury.
This is why in this slightly magical world, these super generals have stronger survivability, otherwise they would have died long ago.
The generals of Cao and Xiahou were all grief-stricken.
Cao Cao said sadly but firmly: "Zi Lian, don't worry, your death will not be in vain. I will make Yuan Shu a slave to be buried with you.
I will take care of your wife and raise your son well, just like my own son."
Cao Hong's pupils, which had been wide open, slowly closed, and his breath died down.
Cao Hong died.
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Cao Hong, courtesy name Zilian, was from Qiao County, Qiao Commandery. He was the younger brother of Emperor Wu. When the Emperor raised an army, Hong followed him because he was close to him. Hong was brave and strong, and his words were quite heroic and passionate. He saved the Emperor from danger many times. The Emperor often said, "I wish my son was like Zilian, so I would have nothing to worry about."
Hong Zhong was cautious and good at fighting, and he never liked to talk. All the clan generals respected him. Hong was not afraid of death and was loyal to the emperor without any selflessness.
The emperor attacked Yuan Shu and was ambushed. Hong died. When the emperor established the Ming dynasty, he was posthumously named "Zhuang". - "Book of Wei: Biographies of the Xiahou and Cao"
After thinking about it, it is better to return Dian Wei to Boss Cao, otherwise the force is a bit mismatched.
(End of this chapter)
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