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"Chu cavalry?"

"Could it be that the big-eared thief actually anticipated that the King would send cavalry to bypass the north gate, and thus also sent cavalry to block him?"

As Zhang He galloped forward, his expression changed when he saw the Chu cavalry rolling towards him.

The Wei cavalry following behind also slowed down their horses, and the soldiers' faces showed surprise.

Zhang He glanced back in the direction of Ye City.

There was no order to retreat on the city wall, nor was there any sound of gongs.

Clearly, Cao Cao had not yet discovered the appearance of the Chu cavalry and had no intention of ordering them to retreat to Ye City.

Then we have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

Zhang He gritted his teeth and had no choice but to swing his long sword:
"Knights of Wei, follow me and charge forward! Slaughter every last Chu soldier!"

The call to attack sounded.

Zhang He spurred his horse, dragging his sword, and charged forward at full speed.

The more than 1,500 Wei cavalry had no choice but to brace themselves and charge forward with a roar.

In front.

As Deng Ai was running, he also saw the Wei cavalry coming towards him.

His face showed no surprise, only admiration and excitement.

I admire Xiao He's uncanny foresight.

The excitement stems from the fact that another achievement has been delivered to their doorstep.

"Soldiers of Chu, the time has come to earn your merits and rewards! Follow me and slaughter all the Wei invaders!"

With a swift movement of his silver spear, Deng Ai charged forward on horseback.

More than 1,500 Chu cavalrymen immediately charged forward like they had been injected with chicken blood.

Iron cavalry rolled on, and raging dust blotted out the sky.

The cavalry of Chu and Wei, each with the force of an avalanche, crashed into each other with tremendous force.

In an instant.

Countless pillars of blood shot into the air.

Countless soldiers were cut down, countless warhorses fell, and countless weapons and severed limbs flew through the air...

In the blink of an eye, the two armies clashed head-on like two blood-soaked millstones.

In terms of seniority, experience, and cavalry combat skills, Zhang He was superior to Deng Ai.

The number of cavalry on both sides was roughly equal.

However, in terms of the elite and fierce cavalry, the Wei cavalry under Zhang He was far inferior to the Chu cavalry under Deng Ai.

The Youyan Iron Cavalry was the elite of cavalry, the best of the best.

Unfortunately, Cao Cao's once-proud Youyan cavalry had been completely defeated by him in the years of repeated battles.

These 1,500-odd cavalrymen were only reorganized later. Although they bore the name of the Youyan Border Cavalry, their fighting strength was no longer what it used to be.

The Chu cavalry under Deng Ai's command was an elite force that had fought countless battles. It combined the strengths of the Tiger Cavalry, the White Horse Cavalry, and the Youyan Iron Cavalry, making it no exaggeration to call it the strongest cavalry in the world.

It would be strange if the Wei cavalry could defeat such elite troops.

as predicted.

In just a short while, the Wei cavalry were slaughtered to the point of howling and wailing, and were beginning to collapse.

"Retreat! The entire army must retreat to Ye City!"

Zhang He finally could not hold out any longer and had no choice but to turn his horse around and order a retreat.

The Wei army, which had been fighting fiercely, felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They turned their horses and jumped out of the battle, retreating hastily towards the north gate of Ye City.

Deng Ai then urged the Chu cavalry to pursue their victory, slaughtering the Wei cavalry to the last man.

Only when they approached the north gate of Ye City, and fearing the powerful bows and crossbows of the Wei army on the city walls, did Deng Ai order a halt to the pursuit.

After suffering heavy casualties, Zhang He finally fled back to Ye City in a sorry state.

Simon.

Cao Cao was still shading his eyes with his hand, looking at the Chu army's flank and rear, eagerly hoping that Zhang He's outflanking maneuver would succeed.

Unfortunately, he didn't wait for Zhang He to appear on the side of the Chu army, but instead saw Zhang He, covered in dust and dirt, kneeling before him.

"Zhang He, you, how could you—"

Cao Cao's eyes widened like copper bells, and his voice was hoarse and trembling.

"Your Majesty, I have been defeated."

"I had just led my troops out of the north gate when we encountered the Chu cavalry head-on. I fought bravely but was no match for them and lost half of my men. I had no choice but to retreat."

"Your Majesty, I have done my utmost, but the Wei army is simply too powerful. I... I..."

Zhang He recounted the whole story, expressing both helplessness and shame.

Cao Cao swayed slightly, suddenly gripped his cane tightly, and hurriedly turned to look in the northwest direction.

"Your Majesty, it must be that Xiao He anticipated that we would send cavalry out from the north gate to outflank the Chu army, which is why he ordered Liu Bei to send cavalry to counter them."

"Sima Zhongda underestimated Xiao He, and lost several hundred cavalrymen for nothing."

Jia Xu sighed and deduced the reason, subtly pinning the blame for the defeat on Sima Yi.

He was a renowned poison master, and although he kept a low profile, he was by no means a pure and innocent person.

This act of kicking someone when they're down is retaliation for Sima Yi's open rebuke of him for "misleading the country."

Cao Cao turned around and glared at Sima Yi. Although he did not say it outright, the resentment in his eyes was unmistakable.

Sima Yi's forehead was covered in sweat, and his face immediately turned embarrassed and ashamed. He didn't know how to defend himself for a moment.

"Your Majesty, my cavalry has been defeated, and I fear the right flank is beyond saving. The only course of action now is to order Sun Li and his men to abandon the right flank and withdraw the entire army back to Ye City to preserve our strength. This is the best course of action."

Jia Xu pointed towards the right camp and advised them.

Cao Cao's gaze swept towards the right camp, his teeth clenched inwardly.

If we don't abandon the right flank, it seems we can't hold it. If the camp falls, our 20,000 troops will suffer heavy losses.

But if we abandon the battle, the initial battle of the defense of Ye City will be a heavy blow, and the morale of the troops will be severely damaged.

Moreover, if the right camp is lost, the Chu army will next target the left camp. If all the camps in the corners are lost, Liu Bei will have eliminated all the left and right arms. Wouldn't Ye City then be surrounded by the Chu army's 300,000 troops?

For a moment, Cao Cao hesitated, unable to make a decision…

The central army of Chu.

Deng Ai has already sent back news on horseback that he has defeated Zhang He and severely damaged the Wei cavalry.

The morale of the Chu army was greatly boosted.

"Just as Bowen predicted!"

Liu Bei laughed heartily, cracked his whip, and shouted: "Cao Cao's reinforcements have been defeated by our army. If we don't break through the enemy camp now, when will we?"

"Order all generals to continue the fierce attack. Within half an hour, I want the battle flag of Great Chu to be planted in the enemy camp!"

The war drums of the central army beat even louder.

Xinqi then relayed the news of the cavalry's victory to the various Chu army units attacking the camp.

The already high morale of the Chu army was further boosted, and their morale erupted like a volcano.

The 100,000 Chu troops launched an even fiercer offensive.

"Mo Dao Army, follow me and break through the enemy camp!"

Guan Xing brandished his long-handled broadsword and let out a sharp shout.

Five thousand of the most elite Mo Dao soldiers, holding their incomparably sharp Mo Dao swords high, advanced like a wall.

The Chu army's trump card has been revealed.

Guan Xing's Mo Dao Legion was poised to deliver a fatal blow to the Wei army at the last moment.

The Chu army in the front ranks surged forward like waves, opening a passage for the Mo Dao army.

Five thousand Mo Dao soldiers marched straight to the front of the Wei camp. The densely packed Mo Dao, with a force that made even gods and ghosts back, swept across the Wei camp gate.

"Stop them! Stop the Chu army's Mo Dao soldiers!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Sun Li, who was inside the camp gate, hurriedly shouted in a hoarse voice.

Squads of Wei soldiers surged toward the camp gate.

The sounds of breaking, wailing, and cracking quickly followed.

Under the scythe, men and horses were shattered, let alone the mere Wei soldiers wielding swords and shields.

In an instant, the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword) chopped up the camp and Wei soldiers in pieces, just like cutting vegetables and melons.

"Crack-"

A deafening cracking sound.

The tightly closed camp gates finally succumbed to the frenzied felling and collapsed with a deafening roar.

Dozens of Wei soldiers were knocked to the ground by the collapsing camp gate before they could dodge.

"Modao Army, attack!"

With a sharp cry, Guan Xing spurred his horse, brandishing his sword, and burst through the door.

With a swift stroke, several Wei soldiers who retreated in terror were cut down like ants.

The Mo Dao army surged in from behind, brandishing their Mo Dao swords and slashing wildly at the Wei soldiers who were retreating in terror.

Wei camp is broken!
Sun Li was terrified and enraged, brandishing his sword and shouting:

"Where are the swordsmen and shieldmen? Where are the spearmen? Don't retreat! Push forward and repel the Chu invaders!"

"Anyone who dares to retreat will be executed without mercy!"

Sun Li kept his word, and with a swift stroke of his blood-red blade, he cut down three retreating Wei soldiers.

To no avail.

How could his death threat compare to the terror of the Mo Dao army being wiped out?
The Wei soldiers ignored his blade and retreated uncontrollably, like ants fleeing from their nest.

"Don't retreat! Hold the line! Hold the line!"

Sun Li could only brandish his sword and charge forward, hacking and slashing at the Chu soldiers, hoping to inspire his soldiers' will to fight to the death with his own bravery.

"General Sun, the situation is hopeless. We cannot hold the right camp. We should abandon the camp and retreat to Ye City immediately."

Chen Tai, who was a few steps away, had already grasped the situation. He brandished his gun to repel the enemy while shouting at him.

Sun Li did not retreat, but gritted his teeth and shouted:
"The king has not yet given the order to abandon the camp, how can we retreat on our own?"

"We retreated all the way from Henan to Hebei, with the capital right behind us. Where else could we retreat to?"

"I, Sun Li, swear to never retreat—"

Sun Li roared like thunder, like a trapped beast forced to the edge of a cliff, descending into madness.

He rejected Chen Tai's proposal and instead of retreating, he advanced, brandishing his broadsword and charging madly at the Chu army.

A few steps ahead.

Guan Xing was also wildly slashing, frantically reaping the heads of Wei soldiers.

Sun Li's roar successfully drew his attention.

Looking up, he saw a Wei general, incredibly arrogant, slaughtering his soldiers as if they were vegetables or melons, beyond the blood mist.

Guan Xing flew into a rage and cursed:

"You scoundrel Wei, how dare you be so arrogant! I'll take your dog's life!"

With a thunderous roar, Guan Xing spurred his horse, smashing through a bloody path, and charged towards Sun Li.

Sun Li, who was in the middle of a chaotic battle, suddenly felt a ringing in his ears. He looked up sharply and saw a general approaching like a storm.

His face was flushed, he held a crescent-shaped blade, and exuded heroic spirit…

With such distinctive weapon features, who else could it be but Guan Yu's son?

"You little brat from the Guan family, even if I, Sun Li, die for my country today, I will drag you down with me to the Yellow Springs—"

"Look at the knife!"

Sun Li roared like thunder, dragging his blood-dripping longsword, and charged towards Guan Xing.

The phrase "Guan family brat" completely enraged Guan Xing.

As he ran, he took a deep breath, his arms bulging with veins, and his crescent blade swept up a cloud of blood and dust, unleashing a powerful and sweeping slash with the force of an earthquake.

The power of this strike was comparable to that of the valiant, bearded man.

"boom!"

A deafening crash resounded.

The two swords clashed, sparks flying everywhere.

The impact blast, carrying a cloud of dust, expanded in all directions, causing soldiers within three steps to stumble backward.

Sun Li felt as if an invisible mountain was sweeping across him from nowhere. His long sword was easily deflected and his body was thrown backward. He had to squeeze his legs tightly against the horse's belly to avoid being thrown off.

The tiger's mouth was cracked, blood seeped between the five fingers, blood and qi churned, and there was a dull pain in the internal organs...

With a single strike, he was wounded!
"It is said that Guan Yu's first three sword moves were so powerful that they could destroy the heavens and the earth. This brat's sword skills are no less fierce than his father's?"

Sun Li was horrified.

That crazy impulse was instantly shattered by Guan Xing's knife.

After that strike, only one thought remained in Sun Li's mind:
I'm no match for this kid!

We must escape! (End of Chapter)