Chapter 890 Defense and Counterattack

After Cao Cao rejected Cao Chun's request, he looked across and frowned.

Although Xia Houyuan led Cao's army as a vanguard and constantly attacked the Yanzhou Army's formation, the Yanzhou Army led by Yu Jin was like a piece of iron barrel, unable to attack even if it was dead or alive.

The Yanzhou army was very calm under the command of Yu Jin. They were divided into multiple battle formations in front and back, relying on each other. Even though Cao Jun broke through a battle formation with a sharp breath, the retreating Yanzhou Army did not lose its morale. Under the command of Yu Jin, it reorganized into a new battle formation and turned into a copper wall.

"It is said that Liu Yuqing has four generals under his command." Cao Cao sighed and said: "Xiliang Ma Chao, the iron cavalry is invincible; Hedong Xu Huang, the long drive is difficult to resist; Hejian Zhang Jiao uses troops cleverly, not limited to the terrain; and this Yu Jin is the best at guarding, and he has been Liu Yuqing's shield since he was fighting against the Yellow Turban bandits, and it is true."

Most of the five good generals of Cao Wei were good at offensive warfare, such as Zhang Liao. When Sun Quan besieged Xiaoyaojin, Zhang Liao instead of sticking to Hefei led 8,000 soldiers to fight. As a result, he almost captured Sun Quan and forced a defensive battle. It became an offensive battle.

Xu Huang, Yue Jin, Zhang Jia and others all favored the offensive in Jiangling. Xu Huang led his troops in the Battle of Xiangfan and broke through Guan Yu's ten layers of antlers. Le Jin has always been famous for his bravery in climbing first, and Zhang Jia is also mostly known for his bravery. Attack less and defend less.

Yu Jin's style is completely different from the four of them, and he has always been known for his good defense. During the Battle of Guandu, Liu Bei appeared behind Cao Cao's army. Cao Cao hurriedly led his troops to quell the rebellion himself, but stayed behind to guard Guandu. The person who defended Yuan Shao was none other than Yu Jin.

And facts have proven that Cao Cao ordered Yu Jin to lead seven armies to attack Guan Yu and rescue Cao Ren, but Guan Yu's entire army was wiped out.

Although the attack was unfavorable, the scene in front of him proved that Yu Jin was indeed good at defense.

"Attack, attack, those who break into the enemy's position will be heavily rewarded!"

Xia Houyuan shouted loudly while personally leading his troops to attack. Xia Houyuangui, the general of the Cao Wei clan and the general of Zhenxi, was personally leading the attack at this moment. Seeing this, Cao Jun's morale was naturally boosted and they attacked forward one after another. However, the Yanzhou army's battle formations were piled up one after another. , just like a city wall, standing still.

"If you are talented and brave, you are brave, but you are too reckless. When a general is timid, how can he rely on courage for everything?" Cao Cao frowned when he saw Xia Houyuan personally leading troops to break out of the formation.

"Sun Li, you are leading two thousand elite soldiers behind the formation. Later, I will order the front formation to open a gap. You will immediately lead troops to counterattack. You must defeat Cao Jun's vigor. Do you understand?" Yu Jin ordered Sun Li.

Sun Li felt extremely guilty for losing Taishan County. After hearing Yu Jin's order, he naturally agreed. He immediately led two thousand sharp soldiers and hid in the formation, motionless.

"Send the order, the front army retreats to the left and right, leaving an opening to let Cao's army in." Yu Jin ordered.

The flag soldiers of the Chinese army naturally waved their battle flags upon hearing this. After the former army commander saw Yu Jin's order, although he was a little strange, he did not question Yu Jin's order, but retreated to the left and right.

Seeing that the enemy army suddenly gave way, Xia Houyuan, who had worked hard for a long time, couldn't help but be overjoyed: "Great, the whole army obeyed the order and attacked the enemy army fiercely!"

The 20,000 Cao troops had been attacking the Jin army formation for a long time, but they had been unable to break in. They had accumulated a lot of anger. Now when they saw that the enemy army had actually let go, they were naturally overjoyed and rushed forward with roars. .

"Kill!"

Cao Cao in the distance frowned: "Not good."

"Prime Minister, why can't you tell me?" Cao Xiu frowned and asked.

"Wen Lie, look."

Cao Cao pointed to Yu Jin's formation on the opposite side and said, "Although the front army retreated to the left and right, it did not break up, but retreated in an orderly manner. Obviously Yu Jin had a premeditated plan."

"Prime Minister, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry have been holding back for a long time. How about attacking?" Cao Xiu said impatiently.

"Well, order the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to prepare. When you see the true order later, prepare to attack." Cao Cao nodded slowly.

At this moment, Xia Houyuan had led Cao's army forward and charged into the Yanzhou army with "unstoppable momentum", and his morale was high.

"Haha, Xia Houyuan fell into the trap. Everyone, follow me to kill and repel the enemy!"

At this moment, Sun Li suddenly burst out laughing. With a wave of his arm, two thousand sharp soldiers rushed out.

"Kill!"

These two thousand elite soldiers, who had been hiding in the central army until now, suddenly rushed out with their troops. They were really recharging their energy, and a surge of vigor was revealed immediately.

The sharp arrow formation formed by two thousand sharp soldiers was like a sharp knife flying into Cao Jun's forward, easily cutting a hole in Cao Jun's army.

This group of Cao soldiers had been attacking the Yanzhou army for a long time. In fact, their energy had been exhausted. Now they suddenly encountered Sun Li who led the Yanzhou soldiers to fight. The two armies clashed. , Cao Jun's offensive momentum was of course defeated in one fell swoop. Just like the Battle of Changshao between Qi and Lu, the Qi army's fierce attack depleted their energy, but was defeated by the weak Lu army in one battle.

"Damn it, don't retreat. The enemy's army is only 2,000 strong. Our army is ten times the enemy's. What are you afraid of? Kill!"

Xia Houyuan was furious, and he led more than 10,000 Cao troops to launch a fierce attack on the enemy.

However, although Cao's army was large in number, it lacked vigor. Under the impact of two thousand elite soldiers of the Chinese army, they began to retreat steadily. The entire army formation seemed to be penetrated by the enemy in one fell swoop, and it was likely to be divided into two.

Yu Jin laughed when he saw this, turned to Xu Shu and said: "Military advisor, this Xia Houyuan is indeed brave but reckless. He was defeated by our army so quickly, hahaha."

Xu Shu nodded and smiled: "General, although Xiahou Yuan's army is strong now, its momentum has been defeated by our army. We can order the central army to press forward, and the two armies to encircle Xia Houyuan's army to block it and kill it."

"Xiahou Yuan is under siege by our army. Cao Cao will definitely send troops to rescue him. Our army can send a partial division to form a formation to block Cao's army from invading, and then destroy Xia Houyuan's tribe as soon as possible!"

Xu Shu's eyes flashed and he said: "Xiahou Yuan is a general of Cao Cao's clan. He has a unique status and is proficient in strategy. If we can capture and kill Xiahou Yuan in one fell swoop, Cao's army will be weakened! Even if we cannot capture and kill Xiahou Yuan, as long as we can annihilate most of Cao's army, Then the strategic purpose of this battle has been achieved, and Cao’s army’s momentum has been defeated by our army!”

Yu Jin nodded and said solemnly: "The military advisor said it well!"

"Pass my order, the Chinese army will step forward to attack the enemy! The left and right armies re-encircled Xiahou Yuan, and ordered the five thousand sergeants of the front army to form a formation to resist Cao's army!"