Wu Qi did not play according to the routine.
Pan Feng was not given any chance to fight alone.
Instead, he commanded the army to attack directly from three directions.
Cao Cao, who was standing on the top of Hangu Pass, immediately beat the drum and called back his troops upon seeing this.
This is how Pan Feng's troops avoided suffering too much loss.
But after this battle, Cao Cao also discovered it.
Wu Qi was quite cunning in his use of military force.
Don't think about confronting him head-on, that's unrealistic.
Late November.
Wu Qi sent a surprise attack on Hangu Pass from behind.
Six thousand soldiers were lost, but over ten thousand enemies were killed.
Early December, heavy snowfall, late at night.
Cao Cao ordered Lu Bu to attack the enemy camp at night.
Over 10,000 soldiers were lost.
Nearly 20,000 enemies were killed.
Mid-December.
Heavy snow blocked the mountain roads.
Wu Qi used force to attack and burned all the food and grass that Cao Cao had stored outside the pass.
Late December.
Cao Cao used harassment tactics to seize the enemy's banner and undermine the morale of their army.
A full two months.
Both sides attacked each other and suffered casualties.
It was a draw.
However, in terms of overall casualties, the Chu army suffered heavy losses.
First of all, Cao Cao was the defender.
Secondly, he has many talented people to assist him, not to mention the level of the Four Kings.
End of December.
The end of the year is approaching.
Emperor Mi Xiong of Chu issued an edict ordering Wu Qi to return to the capital.
At this time, the inside and outside of Hangu Pass were covered with snow.
After receiving the imperial edict, Wu Qi did not hesitate at all and began to order his generals to prepare for the withdrawal.
A confidant asked, "Marshal, we have come all the way here, are we going to retreat just like that?"
It is certain that I am unwilling to give up.
After all this trouble, this is the only result.
Who would be willing?
Wu Qi looked towards Hangu Pass and muttered, "If we continue fighting, there will be no good results. Unless we have an army three times the size of the enemy, we might be able to destroy Qin."
After fighting with Cao Cao for so long, he knew very well that if he continued like this, he would be the one who suffered heavy losses in the end.
Therefore, withdrawing troops at this time is actually a wise choice.
If Xiang Yan or Xiang Chao were here, they would not withdraw their troops so easily.
This is the gap between the two sides.
at the same time.
On top of Hangu Pass.
Cao Cao stood quietly facing the wind and snow.
Cao Ren stood behind him, looking towards the enemy camp, frowning and asking, "Are they going to withdraw?"
Hearing this, Cao Cao nodded and said, "Wu Qi made a wise decision."
"The Marshal admires him?"
"I wouldn't say I admire him, I can only say he's a good opponent."
Cao Cao wanted to turn around and leave.
Cao Ren spoke again: "Are we just going to let them go?"
Cao Cao smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "What else can we do? Wu Qi won't give us a chance to pursue him.
Even if he goes, it will only lead to more casualties. We can't stop him, but he can't even think of breaking through Hangu Pass.
This battle should not be fought any longer, for both the enemy and us."
Cao Ren nodded thoughtfully.
At this moment, Cao Cao suddenly thought of something and asked, "How is Mr. Guo doing?"
The Mr. Guo he mentioned was naturally Guo Jia.
Cao Ren sighed and said, "Ever since the news of Xi Zhicai's death, Mr. Guo has locked himself in his tent every day.
He just drank, and several times, he even passed out from drinking."
Cao Cao said with concern, "Drinking is harmful to the body. Add more water to his wine. The Qin Dynasty has already lost a talented person, Xi Zhi, and this Guo Fengxiao must not be allowed to get into trouble no matter what."
"promise!"
Cao Ren retreated immediately.
......
The next day.
The Chu army retreated.
Cao Cao personally led an army to see him off.
The Chu army thought it was the Qin army attacking.
So he quickly informed Wu Qi of the news.
After hearing this, the other party frowned slightly and murmured, "Is Cao Cao really chasing us? How dare he do that?"
The scout responded, "They said they were here to see you off, Marshal."
Upon hearing this, Wu Qi burst into laughter and said, "I see. Come, accompany me to meet Minister Cao."
Since the war began, the two have never had a real meeting.
Cao Cao stood on a small hill.
And Wu Qi came to the opposite side of him.
The two looked at each other across a small river.
Each of them held a pot of wine in their hands.
Cao Cao spoke first, "I heard that Marshal Wu was leaving for Tai'an today, so I came here to see him off."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Qi's voice echoed from the other side, "Thank you for your concern, Lord Cao. Mountains are high and rivers are long. We will meet again one day. Then, we will go and fight to the death."
“It’s natural!”
Cao Cao laughed heartily and said, "I'm sorry I won't see you off! The next time we meet, I will bring General Wu's body back to the Qin Empire."
Wu Qi said without hesitation, "By then, I will also prepare a coffin for Cao Gong, using the finest wood."
At this point, both of them burst into laughter.
After the laughter, the two toasted each other and drank the drinks in their hands in one gulp.
Then, they bowed almost at the same time, turned around and left without saying anything.
......
A few days later.
Cao Cao passed the battle report here to Ying Yuan.
If the Qin State does not take any action, then this national war will be over.
However, Ying Yuan doesn't think so.
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