The Strongest Overlord of the Three Kingdoms

But today's blow to morale cannot be measured by people.

After returning to Yinpan, Cao Cao didn't blame anyone.

Because, all the generals performed very hard today, and they couldn't find any faults.

Even repelling Liu Ke's attack for a time, Cao Cao saw a glimmer of hope for victory.

The reason why they were still defeated in the end was only because the opponent's troops far exceeded their own.

Liu Ke could divide his troops infinitely, but his own division became less and less. In the end, the opponent caught the loophole and broke into Xiyuan in one fell swoop.

This kind of failure is no longer within Cao Cao's control.

However, he is still full of confidence in his heart. He still has Yinpan City and Beiyuan to hold on to.

The enemy's attack today also suffered heavy losses. Cao Cao believes that if he keeps defending, he will continue to wear down Liu Ke's strength and gradually regain it.

At this moment, a sergeant came suddenly and reported the news that Xiahou Dun had been captured alive.

When Cao Cao heard this, his face instantly became very ugly.

Xiahou Dun has followed Cao Cao since the beginning of his army and made great military exploits.

So as early as the beginning of the retreat, Cao Cao thought of Xiahou Dun, and sent three messengers one after another to inform Xiahou Dun to come to Yinpan to meet him.

But unfortunately, before the three arrived, they were either captured or killed among the rebellious army.

In short, no news reached Xiahoudun, which made him fight bloody to the end in order to fulfill his promise, and was finally captured.

Cao Cao was very sad to lose his beloved general.

Fortunately, he understood Liu Ke's character, and after being captured by him, his life should not be in danger for the time being.

But it will definitely not be easy to rescue Xiahoudun.

If Liu Ke could not be defeated, he would have to capture a key general of the opponent before he could be exchanged.

But today's is absolutely impossible, we can only see how the battle will be tomorrow!

That night, Cao Cao continued to patrol the city, checking the security at the top of the city to ensure that it could resist the opponent's attack tomorrow.

Fortunately, in the west plateau, there are all flat farmlands, and there are no tall trees for Liu Ke to make boulder return cannons.

Otherwise, there would be no suspense in the battle.

The first thousand and 410 chapters and seven Yinpan offensive and defensive

Yinpan County, located on the north bank of the Jingshui River, is the only city on the Xiyuan, and it can be regarded as the place guarding the Xiyuan.

Although the city wall is not high, there is a plain around it. In contrast, it is considered a vital place.

If they couldn't take this city, they wouldn't be able to spare themselves to attack Beiyuan and take Yiju.

Therefore, in the early morning of the second day, Liu Ke's army rushed towards Yinpan.

An army of 30 surrounded Cao Cao's remaining 8 troops in Yinpan City.

Such a disparity in comparison has actually already doomed the trend of the war.

Therefore, Liu Ke did not take the initiative to attack, but persuaded Cao Cao to surrender again.

But now Cao Cao has become a little dazed. He only has war in his eyes, and no one can stop him.

So after persuading the surrender to no avail, the battle broke out without any suspense.

Cao Cao didn't simply stay in the city, but defended it according to the city, and took the initiative to fight the opponent outside the city.

Because, although it is called defending the city, if you only defend the city and give up the periphery, it means giving up the initiative.

That is actually doomed to failure.

Therefore, the only way to repel the enemy's attack is to guard all the area within a radius of ten miles outside the city, rely on the strong city, and be able to attack when advancing and defend when retreating.

Therefore, Cao Cao directly deployed an army of [-] outside the city to fight against Liu Ke.

Seeing this, Liu was not surprised.

He said directly: "Whoever dares to fight will win the first place for me!"

"The last general is willing to go!" As soon as Liu Ke finished speaking, seven or eight people volunteered to fight at the same time.

In the end, he randomly chose someone, and it turned out to be Xu Huang.

When Xu Huang heard this, he immediately raised his battle ax and charged towards the enemy.

"I am Xu Huang from Hedong, who dares to fight me for a hundred rounds!"

Xu Huang fought in front of Cao Cao's formation as if he had entered the land of no one. His arrogant posture made Cao Cao's generals furious.

Without waiting for Cao Cao's appointment, Shi Huan, who has always been hot-tempered, immediately shouted: "Your Majesty, I will capture him alive and return him to General Xiahou!"

At first, Cao Cao was a little worried, but after listening to Shi Huan's words, he had no choice but to agree.

Shi Huan is Cao Cao's leading general, and his status is higher than that of ordinary generals.

Because of Gai's loyalty and superior force, he was chosen by Cao Cao to lead his imperial guards.

After Shi Huan rushed out, he immediately stood with Xu Huang.