Chapter 908 Meeting on the Road

Yanzhou is located in Henan, the so-called Central Plains. This area is basically smooth and smooth, which is very suitable for large corps to launch operations and is also conducive to the march of large armies.

I saw more than 30,000 troops marching in the wilderness, countless flags fluttering, and the word Cao was displayed!

Cao Cao left Li Dian with thousands of troops to besiege Zhen City. After blocking Jin, Cao Cao personally led his troops to the west, preparing to capture Hulao Pass before Liu Ye could react.

In order to achieve this strategic goal, Cao Cao didn't even bother to conquer Puyang. You must know that not far beyond Zhencheng is Dongjun, and Puyang is the center of the entire Dongjun and even Yanzhou. If it can be conquered, Yanzhou will definitely be shaken.

"Report - Fifty miles ahead, there is jujube!" A cavalryman from the front army suddenly galloped out and reported loudly.

"Sour dates?"

Hearing these two words, Cao Cao couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly, which brought back his memories.

When Dong Zhuo entered the capital, the eighteen princes from Guandong raised troops to fight against the national traitors. The main camp of the allied forces of the princes was located in Suanzao. Suanzao is located in Chenliu County, south of the Yellow River. Because it is located in the Central Plains and has open terrain, the coalition of princes chose to station here.

"Tsk tsk, back then the heroes of the world gathered in Luoyang, but now only Cao and Yuqing are left." Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh: "The only heroes in the world are General and Cao Er."

"My lord, let's urge the army to move forward as soon as possible. Hulao Pass is right in front of us, how can we delay?" Cheng Yu advised.

Cao Cao nodded, whipped his riding whip in the air and made a "pop" sound, and said boldly: "The whole army marches quickly, the target is Hulao Pass!"

More than 30,000 Cao's troops immediately accelerated their march towards the west. Since the coalition of princes chose to base their troops in Jujube, they naturally had their reasons for choosing this location. In addition to the open terrain, Suzhou was conducive to the garrison of large armies, and it was also very close to Luoyang, so garrisoning troops here could threaten Luoyang.

Therefore, Cao's army speeded up. If they successfully captured Luoyang and captured the emperor and a group of ministers, they would definitely deal a major blow to the Xiliang army. It is said that the general Liu Ye himself is also in Luoyang. If Liu Ye can be captured together, he will be made a marquis at least, right?

The commander of Cao's front army was still Xia Houyuan.

"Faster, faster!"

"If we can reach Hulao Pass before tomorrow, all the soldiers in the army will be rewarded!"

Xia Houyuan was already known for his rapid march, and now he promised rewards. After hearing this, more than 10,000 Cao Jun in the front immediately accelerated their march, hoping to reach Hulao Pass as soon as possible.

And at this time

"General Xiahou! A large number of enemy troops, numbering more than 10,000 people, were found thirty miles ahead. They are advancing eastward. There is a high possibility of an encounter between the enemy and our armies!" A scout suddenly rushed over from the front and shouted loudly.

"What?" Xia Houyuan looked uncertain and waved his hand: "Send someone to inform the Prime Minister that our army will not take action for the time being. The entire army will camp on the spot and form an array."

The more than 10,000 Cao army's forwards immediately stopped advancing, but stopped and formed formation on the spot.

Xia Houyuan, on the other hand, was riding on horseback, his eyes as sharp as an eagle staring straight ahead.

Tap tap tap!

Suddenly, there was a violent tremor on the ground, and a black line appeared on the distant horizon. This black line became thicker and thicker, and finally revealed its prototype.

Xiliang Iron Cavalry!

Only tens of thousands of Xiliang cavalry appeared from the distant horizon, and then spread all over the earth. Each Xiliang cavalry appeared densely on the field like stars, reflecting Xia Houyuan's eyes. in sight.

Why are the Xiliang troops here? Could it be that the enemy has already gotten the news? We must report it to the Prime Minister quickly!

Xiahou Yuan's army has more infantry and less cavalry. In this case, it would definitely be disadvantageous to attack the enemy first, because the Xiliang cavalry is best at cutting and surrounding the enemy formation. Once the infantry disperses and is cut and surrounded by the enemy, then That's very bad.

"The entire army forms a dense formation, don't give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of it!"

Xia Houyuan gave an order, and tens of thousands of Cao's troops immediately formed a dense circular formation. Compared with the complex Fish Scale Formation and Xuanxiang Formation, this formation is undoubtedly a simpler military formation, but it is very good for defense. Because the circular formation is like an egg, it is difficult to break it by applying force from only one place, and it can withstand attacks from many sides.

Not long after Xiahou Yuan formed his formation, nearly ten thousand Xiliang cavalry finally came within a mile in front of Cao Jun, but they did not launch an attack on Cao Jun.

I saw a flag with the word "horse" in the Xiliang army fluttering in the wind. The already tall Xiliang athletes were riding on the back of the horse, and they were all like peaks. But these Xiliang cavalry obediently divided into two halves, opening up a passage like a wave splitting, and one of them rode out slowly.

The one who came was seen riding a white horse, wearing a chain armor with beast-swallowing chains, a silver lion helmet on his head, and holding an extremely sharp golden gun with a tiger head. The sun shines on his fair face, and every pore is golden. His lips are red and his teeth are white, but he exudes a heroic spirit. People can't help but admire: What a beautiful man!

"Xiliang Jin Ma Chao is here, come and give me your name!" Ma Chao shouted loudly.

"snort!"

Xia Houyuan snorted coldly when he heard this and replied: "I am Xia Houyuan, the general of Zhenxi. Ma Chao must surrender quickly before he gets off his horse!"

Ma Chao laughed loudly: "What a joke, I am the emperor's personally proclaimed General Pingdong, and I was ordered to wipe out the east. Why haven't I heard that there is a general like you in the court to control the west? Is it because I have proclaimed myself?"

The two emperors, East and West, stood side by side in the world, so naturally they did not recognize each other's authority.

Although Ma Chao was mocking Xia Houyuan, his mind was racing, thinking: Why does Xia Houyuan appear so mysteriously in Jujube? Where is General Yu Jin?

It turns out that the reason why Ma Chao and the Xiliang Army appeared in Suanzao was not because they had received information from Yu Jin.

After Liu Ye defeated Bashu, he led his army back to Luoyang. After half a year of repairs, Liu Ye believed that the only one who could compete with the Xiliang army was Cao Cao, so he personally led his army eastward and vowed to attack Cao Cao.

Because to pacify Bashu, soldiers and horses must be left to guard, so Liu Ye did not bring many soldiers and horses for this eastern expedition, only 40,000 people. Among them, Ma Chao led 10,000 infantry and cavalry as the vanguard, while Liu Ye's central army was is behind.

This is why Ma Chao appears here.

Ma Chao seemed to be scolding Xia Houyuan, but he was actually observing the enemy's situation. He observed the circular formation formed by Cao's army and thought in his mind: If he sends troops to attack, he is afraid that he will not be able to break through the enemy's formation in a short time. It is better to wait until the general's rear army arrives before making a decision.