Chapter 396: Counter-Encirclement

the bathroom, I'll be back in a bit. I'll tell you guys a story about someone who didn't finish their glass of wine at the table, only ate vegetables, and then drew all white cards.""Damn it!" Lu Chen...Let's talk about the other side.

Zhao Yun was surrounded and carefully listened to the sounds of the battlefield.

The tiger and leopard cavalry around them seemed to loosen their formation, even the generals dismounted and rode away from the encirclement, rushing back to town.

A flicker of panic among the enemy ranks loosened the encirclement, giving Zhao Yun an opportunity. His fighting spirit flared, and he charged out with a roar.

But before they had gone half the distance, they were intercepted by a cavalry of leopards and were engaged in battle.

Suddenly, a cavalryman darted out from the refugee throng and saved Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun looked at the young general leading the way and raised his hand in salute from atop his horse.

"Thank you, General, for saving my life. May I ask...

"General Zhao, let's talk on the way. We should go back to Cao Cao's camp for a stroll. The Tiger Riders must be out again now. That place is ripe for the picking! General Lu is broke right now and can't afford it. I'll just take some soldiers and equipment myself!"

" Zhao Yun was baffled. "Again What general is he talking about"

"Oh, I am Huo Qubing!"

What is his name

Huo Qubing!

!

Actually, besides practicing martial arts, Zhao Yun also studied military books. He was particularly interested in the classic battles of the Western Han Dynasty, such as Huo Qubing's crossing of the Yin Mountains and his victory at Mount Fenglangjuxu. This campaign shattered the entire northern defense line of the Xiongnu.

Not even an army of 100,000 could surround this seasoned warrior who had been in a hundred battles!

Zhao Yun took another close look.

The cavalry in front of us was few in number, their equipment tattered and worn like they'd been dug up from the ground. But at a glance, it was clear they were extremely dangerous, with ferocious combat prowess.

From the tattered headwear and plumes, Zhao Yun recognized it.

Imperial Guard

This is the soul of the Imperial Guard, over 300 years strong!

Back then, flying across the underworld to gather magical winds in the Truth Garden and forge a phantom body, breaking through battle formations, is true.

Although Zhao Yun is going to find Liu Bei and return Adou, the road is full of bandits. It's probably better to follow this legendary general in front of him.

"Along the way, I lost three cavalrymen and set fire to Xinye. They thought I was going to the main camp, but our army had already left." Huo Qubing explained, "But now they think I'm gone, alas, General Zhao, it's time for us to go back!"

"This Huo General, how did you do it!" To Zhao Yun's eyes, this was simply incredible.

Huo Qubing wiped his long spear: "The Tiger Riders' armor makes them heavy and powerful. Their charge on the plains is unstoppable, and their horses can maintain high speed even on a daily basis. With the Leopard Riders attached to them, our army can't get rid of them."

"How can you move through the cavalry like the wind" Zhao Yun couldn't understand. To him, even riding alone was difficult to escape.

"Actually, marching and fighting are nothing divine; only the details matter." Huo Qubing leaped onto his horse: "General Zhao, this time we're playing for real, let's go!"

What Huo Qubing said was right.

It's not really that amazing.

The Leopard Cavalry and Tiger Cavalry are a two-in-one card. The Leopard Cavalry is lightly armored, highly durable, and has weak combat power, used for harassment.

Tiger cavalry, heavily armored and at full strength, moved slowly, trailing far behind. They waited for the leopard cavalry to fully engage the enemy, then delivered a devastating blow.

Whether it's light cavalry or heavy cavalry, maintaining a regular speed is not difficult, but charging consumes a lot of stamina. After charging, the horse's speed will decrease for a period of time.

Huo Qubing made the feathered riders maintain their speed in a flat area, while the tiger and leopard riders encircled them, keeping a distance between the two groups.

Huo Qubing specially chose four areas with sloped terrain. After the cavalry descended the slope, they immediately turned around and feigned an attack, using crossbows to drive the lightly armored cavalry up the hill.

The cavalry archers would never engage heavily armored knights in battle; they would retreat first, but the Imperial Guards wouldn't really pursue them.

The cavalry's horses climbed the hill, going up and down, their energy depleted!

The exhausted leopard cavalry had lost their momentum, and the heavily armored tiger cavalry would never catch up to the feather forest army.

Huo Qubing's escape from danger was always so simple, but the rhythm was absolutely top-notch!

Even if 300 years have passed, legendary warriors will never go out of style.

Simple, efficient and deadly!

General Huo, what is our objective

"Uh," Huo Qubing was momentarily speechless.

Lü Cheng and Jia Xu said that he should lead a cavalry charge against Cao Jun's left flank, creating an opportunity for the Xuan Bird cavalry on the right flank to rescue General Zhao.

Oh, this.

He personally led a charge into Cao Cao's camp three times, and even went all the way to Xinye despite the exhaustion. Though he didn't see any Xuan Bird cavalry, General Zhao Zilong had already been rescued.

I was supposed to go back.

but

Huo Qubing felt.

Here is the general.

Wow!

!

After Hua Xiong left, there was no one else in the army who could be used.

This White Horse General before us is even fiercer than Hua Xiong. With just a spear and his mount, he single-handedly charged through the entire Changban Slope with a child in tow.

If this general were brought along, before the cavalry arrived, Huo Qubing calculated that they could pierce Cao's camp!

Then let's get it done!

The miasma at Mount Boping has dissipated, and Cao Cao breathes in the fresh air deeply.

Cheng Yu handed over the water pitcher.

Prime Minister

"Hahahahahahaha!"

"Why is the prime minister laughing"

Thirty minutes ago, an elite cavalry force stormed into the camp and set fire to the eastern camp. Cao Cao fled for his life and almost got beheaded by Zhao Yun.

Dian Wei and Xu Chu were completely out of contact. It was said that they encountered the peerless generals Lu Cheng and Lü Bu, and the four generals were engaged in a fierce battle in a small forest, which almost became a forbidden zone.

Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan, the two brothers who came to reinforce, were left behind. Meanwhile, the Cao brothers were being chased around by a cavalry force.

Finally, they appeared before them once again!

!

The key is, he still has that Zhao Zilong!

“Look at this! A feather dropped by the enemy cavalry!” Cao Cao took out an object, and Cheng Yu and others crowded forward.

"Prime Minister, what is this"

"Haha," Cao Cao continued with a smile. "Lu Cheng, Lu Cheng, I told you your name sounded familiar. With so many people in the world sharing the same names, it's impossible to be a fake."

"This is the Imperial Guard's Flowered Plume, it seems. The attack on our camp was just carried out by Weiyang's Falcon Guards, and our opponent appears to be General Chengfeng, Lu Cheng." Xun Or mused thoughtfully.

Everyone around was astonished. Who was the leading general

"Huo Qubing, Hua Xiong, Lü Cheng, Lü Bu, and add Zhao Zilong to the mix! This Changbanpo is going to be a real hotpot!" Cao Cao roared. "Too hot-blooded!" he exclaimed.

Cao Cao was determined to attack Liu Biao, and Liu Biao sent Liu Bei to Xinye. Unexpectedly,

Such a commotion on the little Changshan Slope!

"My Lord, our army has just secured Jizhou and there's much to be done. If Feng is truly the Commanding General, I suspect that their prolonged presence in Luoyang has yielded little progress. It might be a ruse. On the surface, they appear to be at odds with Ma Teng and Liu Zhang, but in reality, Xi Liang may have already united as one, posing a grave threat to our heartland," Xun You mused deeply.

"You are right, a thorn in the back, a thorn in the back!"

"Cao Cao said, 'What do you think we should do now'"

Xun or took a deep breath.

"These Western Liang army cavalry generals, Lu Bu, Hua Xiong, Lü Cheng, and Huo Qubing, are all incredibly brave. This battle alone cannot eliminate Liu Bei. If we also consider Ma Teng, Ma Chao, and the fierce generals under Liu Bei's command in the future, I confidently predict that within three years, our forces will be in decline in Liangzhou, Siling region (Luoyang, Chang'an), and Xichuan. We will undoubtedly face defeat!"

"I agree," said Cao Cao, "What are your plans, Meng De"

"This time it's a blessing in disguise. We've seen the encirclement tightening gradually. Our army should immediately focus on defending, for the Sun family of Jiangdong holds their own territory and has always been at odds with Liu Biao. We should immediately send emissaries to Jiangdong and offer them Jingzhou in exchange for their support. When the battle on the river commences, we can secretly build a fleet and observe the situation. Only by then, moving down the river at the opportune moment, can we turn the tide!"e" Lu Cheng settled for a compromise."I'm not too familiar with these materials, but I tested their strength and it's passable. But the core is the most important part, and it still needs some work,"...