It turned out that Cao Cao led his troops to pursue Liu Cong all the way. When they reached Xinye City, he saw the city gates on all sides were open and immediately ordered Cao Cao's troops to rush into the city.

Although he received an empty city, Cao Cao was still very happy.

Captured Queweipo Pass, pursued all the way, and almost succeeded. They captured Xinye City. Before Cao Cao came, this was a good start for occupying Jingzhou and regaining Soochow.

So we decided to stay in Xinye City for a few days. The first was to celebrate. The second was to rest and regroup. The third was to learn more about the enemy's situation to facilitate the subsequent battle.

Cao Cao knew that leading troops to fight was a big deal, involving the life of the country and private individuals, so he had to act with caution. The more favorable the situation, the more cautious he had to be. So, after Cao Cao occupied Xinye, he left the middle troops in Xinye City. Lived there.[

The next day, Xia Houyuan and Cao Hong sent intelligence from the scouts on the other side of Mushroom Ridge. They said that the army had broken out of Mushroom Ridge Canyon and recovered Yiyang City. He asked the Prime Minister for instructions: "How will the next military operation of our army of 40,000 troops be carried out?"

Cao Cao became excited as soon as he heard this. When he got excited, he showed some frivolity. He praised him repeatedly: "Xiahou is a wonderful talent. Haha. It's two different things. He leads the troops in secret and deceit. He is really unpredictable. Cao Zilian, my brother, even though he is young. But the heroic enemy. Hahahaha. Liu Cong, I really met my opponent this time."

Exaggerating to this point, Cao Cao had an idea: "Fight on the battlefield and chase the poor bandits. I have my own side general to lead the troops. As the commander-in-chief, I should be stationed in the rear. I should pay attention to the development of the battle situation in the front at any time, and make adjustments from there."

Thinking of this, he decided to hold his troops for the time being. "Liu Cong's 40,000 troops are already as frightened as a lost dog. Why should I personally lead the troops to pursue him?"

After thinking about it, Cao Cao took up his pen and wrote an order: "Order Xiahou Yuan and Cao Hong to immediately lead troops out of Yiyang, cross Qipan Ridge, and attack and pursue in the direction of Fancheng."

The last time Xia Houyuan led his troops in a battle, he defeated all the strength of nine cattle and two tigers before attacking Xinye City. As a result, he was killed by Liu Cong and fled to Yuzhou. If Liu Cong hadn't carried out his secret plan for a long time, he would have caught Xia Houyuan that time. .

However, to this day, Xia Houyuan will never think about why Liu Cong didn't pursue him at that time. He was still very angry.

This time he led his troops to station outside Yiyang City. As soon as he received Cao Cao's order, he immediately became very proud. He gritted his teeth and cursed: "Liu Cong, son, where are you going to escape this time? Can you escape back to the belly of Nima again?" Are you going?"

Xia Houyuan suddenly appreciated his imagination just now. He laughed a few times. Then he asked and answered himself: "Even if you escape back into Nimmama's belly, I will step on you out."

After thinking about it, he ordered: "Let's set off immediately. March to Qipan Ridge."

So, two days later, Xia Houyuan and Cao Hong led 30,000 troops to Sanmian Slope to the north of Qipan Ridge and stayed overnight. Early the next morning, he sent his troops to attack Qipan Ridge.

He wanted to attack Luohan Pass immediately. "After passing Luohan Pass, attack Fancheng overnight." Xia Houyuan led his troops to Luohan Pass. Looking at the Jingzhou soldiers' flags fluttering in the wind at Luohan Pass, he directed Cao's soldiers to set up camp and said fiercely.

At this time, Liu Cong, Liu Feng, Liu Bin, Liang Zhuer, Lai Fatty and others were standing at Gaofu to observe the enemy's situation. Seeing that Cao's soldiers were busy setting up camp at the foot of the mountain, he ordered Liu Feng: "At this time, Cao's soldiers are setting up camp. The man in front The general is carrying a flag with the name Cao. It must be Cao Hong. He is leading his soldiers in formation there to protect Cao's soldiers who are encamped behind. Well, you can lead three thousand men down to form a formation and entangle Cao Hong on the outside to attract his attention. I will follow you. Take action on your own."

Speaking of this, Liu Cong whispered to Liu Feng for a while: "

After the two of us succeed, we must divide our forces like this."

The arrangements were made. Liu Cong turned to look at the sky. He saw the sun dimly standing in the western sky. There was still about an hour before dark. Liu Cong said firmly to Liu Feng: "Xia Houyuan and Cao Hong want to set up camp before dark." Eat and rest. Work on the problem tomorrow. But I can’t let the situation develop according to his wishes. Let’s start.”

So Liu Feng led his troops in front, and Liu Cong led his troops in the back. They slowly came down the pass.

After Liu Feng passed the pass, he first arranged for crossbowmen to shoot at the base of the formation, and then protected the entire army of troops from entering the pass.

When Liu Cong had already passed the pass, Liu Feng said hello, clapped his horse and marched out of the battle. He faced Cao's soldiers and shouted: "I said you guys are a bunch of things. Cao Cao sent you to fight. Why don't you hurry up and attack the pass? Why are you squatting here?" Come down. What are you waiting for? Waiting to die. It’s getting dark now. Hurry up and fight for a few rounds before going back to have dinner. The one who comes out to fight.”[

Cao Hong saw him in front of the formation, but he was also upset.

Because I marched in a hurry for more than a hundred miles, it was dark when I got here. The people and horses were exhausted. I led the troops to form an array here. It was just to protect the Cao soldiers behind and set up camp. I had no intention of fighting at all. Instead, I He immediately observed the Jingzhou soldiers at Luohan Gate from time to time. He muttered: "Don't let the Jingzhou soldiers come down to make trouble. Let's wait until we have made arrangements for setting up camp. Let's rest for a night."

In fact, Cao Hong knew that the Jingzhou soldiers would not do things according to his wishes, so he braced himself on his horse and stared at the door, watching the movements of the Jingzhou soldiers.

This is not something that the more you don’t want to do, the more Jingzhou soldiers have passed through Xiaguan and formed their formation.

Cao Hong made up his mind: "Let's form the formation here. No matter how the Jingzhou soldiers tease me, I won't take off my pants. What can you do?"

Just when he was thinking of staying the same to cope with the ever-changing situation, Liu Feng passed the challenge.

Hearing Liu Feng's shout just now, Cao Hong felt irritated. He cursed: "What the hell are you doing? You can't squat in the door. It's already dark before your eyes. Damn it."

Cao Hong scolded and responded here: "I'm talking about you bluffing Jingzhou soldier. Aren't you Liu Cong? You were chased to pieces by us. Why don't you quickly escape back to Xiangyang? What are you waiting for here? You are waiting to die."

Liu Cong scolded: "You, Cao Hong, are so glaring. I am your grandfather Liu Feng, not Liu Cong. Liu Cong was the general of my family. How can I talk to you? You are nothing."

Cao Hong was surprised: "Oh, this is Liu Feng. This man is tall enough. However, he is the son of a borer."

"When I thought of this, I replied: "I'm not just a handful. You are. You don't want your biological father and mother anymore. Being a godfather is of some use. Just change your surname to something like Liu Feng. Bah, I look down on you."
Chapter completed!