After hearing what Liao Hua said, Zang Ba had to admit that what Liao Hua said was indeed reasonable. In fact, he thought so. No matter what Cao Mengde’s intention was, at least one thing could be confirmed, that is, they were going to take the initiative to seize Xiangyang, and they would definitely come back again. But how they came back is unknown, whether it was Zang Ba or Liao Hua, because there were too many possibilities, it was impossible for both of them to be able to guard against each other.

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At this time, the two had already arrived at the head of Xiangyang City, and soldiers pointed at them, "Look, General, the Yanzhou army is retreating eastward at this time!"

In fact, there is no need to say that both of them have seen it long ago. But they don’t think that Cao Mengde just retreated in shame. I guess even a fool wouldn’t think so.

At this time, Zang Ba murmured to himself, "Cao Mengde, Yanzhou Army, what are you going to do?"

Liao Hua listened to Zang Ba talking to himself next to him, but he didn't say anything. To him, he was just a minor person, and Zang Ba was the one who made the decision. He wanted to listen to him, not to him. What's more, he really didn't know what Cao Mengde was going to do. Anyway, it would be right to follow Zang Ba at that time, and there was nothing else.

Liao Hua can be said to be very clear about his position in the Liangzhou Army. If he wants to make meritorious service, he will be rewarded and punished together. That's the same. He will be punished together. That's all, nothing else.

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By the way, Cao Cao has led his troops to retreat, which is an important part of the plan, so of course it must be done.

Cao Cao led his army to the east and retreated for more than a hundred miles. Only then did he stop. As for why Cao Cao retreated east, because if he went north, he would have to withdraw from the territory of Nanjun. He returned to the territory of Nanyang, and at that place, the territory of Fancheng was Zhuge Liang's territory.

Even if Cao Cao didn't think Zhuge Liang would send troops to deal with him, he had to say that Cao Cao was afraid of Zhuge Liang even if he had a genitals. Anyway, he just didn't want to deal with him, because he felt that if he dealed with him too much, he would definitely suffer.

So Cao Cao could only retreat eastward with his army. After retreating for more than a hundred miles, he stopped. He asked the army to set up camp on the spot and rested well first.

Cao Cao led his troops to march from the afternoon until today's evening, and he didn't have much rest for several hours. Although it was still nothing for his soldiers, Cao Cao knew it was almost done according to the needs of his plan, so he stopped and set up camp.

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At this time in Xiangyang City, Zang Ba said to Liao Hua, "The horse exploration has not returned yet, so it means that Cao Mengde has already traveled for at least a hundred miles to the Yanzhou army!"

Liao Hua frowned and said, "Is it because our army's probation was killed by his army?"

Zang Ba shook his head, "Although the Yanzhou army's horse scouts are the best in the world, our army is not weak. At this time, ten were sent, and no matter how you say it is, it is impossible for the entire army to be wiped out!"

Liao Hua nodded. Indeed, no matter how powerful the Yanzhou army is, unless it is deliberately sent troops to intercept them halfway, it would be difficult to kill all the well-trained detectives. The key is what is the purpose of the Yanzhou army doing this? Do they want to kill the detectives, and do they want to not let their side know their location? Or?

At this time, Zang Ba said, "When our army comes back to explore the horse, let's see what Cao Mengde's Yanzhou army plans?"

Liao Hua nodded when he heard this. Now, it seems that this is the only way.

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But what Zang Ba and Liao Hua didn't know was that they had actually fallen into other people's trap, but unfortunately they didn't know.

The night passed, but it was not until daylight. However, just as dawn was approaching, Xiangyang City was no longer peaceful because it was attacked by someone at night.

The one who led the troops was still Le Jin, but there was only one more Guan Yu. The main general who led the troops to attack the city was still Le Jin, while Guan Yu was just fighting outside the city.

This is Guan Yu's plan to let Cao Cao retreat first. Of course, this retreat is not the retreat of the entire army, but also leaves about 10,000 people here. These people and horses have long been hidden in the forest that is not too far away but not close to the sides of the Xiangyang City wall. It is led by Guan Yu and Le Jin.

This is a surprise soldier, which is used for night attacks. Because in Guan Yu's view, the commander and soldiers of Xiangyang saw with their own eyes that their side retreated with great fanfare and had to send a scout to find out the news. So it is hard to imagine that there is still a surprise soldier here. Before dawn, when the enemy's defense awareness is weakest, a surprise attack on Xiangyang at night will definitely be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

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If we talk about Zang Ba and Liao Hua in Xiangyang City, they were indeed a little careless. But they never thought that Cao Cao and his side used this strategy to blind their own eyes, and then attacked Xiangyang at night.

Originally, they also watched Cao Cao leave completely with the Yanzhou army, but who could still know that they had already left a group of troops just to attack Xiangyang City. And the troops left were actually soldiers with very strong combat power in the Yanzhou army, so it would be strange if the Liangzhou army did not suffer any losses.

But although Zang Ba and Liao Hua did attract attention before, the soldiers of Liangzhou were worse than them. They also saw the Yanzhou army retreat with their own eyes, so even though the two generals did give a few words of advice, they were still much more relaxed. Not to mention that it was a world of difference when the Yanzhou army was there, it was indeed almost the same.

Moreover, for nearly a night, no movement was found. On the eve of dawn, it was the time when people's awareness of defense was weakest, so the soldiers of Liangzhou were careless. They did not expect that the Yanzhou army could even come out from both sides, which was indeed beyond their expectations.

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When Zang Ba and Liao Hua heard the soldiers report, they knew that they were careless, and then the soldiers were careless. In the end, there is no need to say anything more, probably there is no way to make the situation come true. The two of them know better than anyone else. Since the Yanzhou Army dares to use this plan, it means that the soldiers they left behind are fighting with their own side, "if they fail, they will become merciless", so they will not be their opponents.

And they also heard that although the Le Jin who led the troops to attack the city now is still the same as before, there is still a military general outside the city. It seems that he should be Guan Yu and Guan Yunchang of the Yanzhou Army. This person is also an old rival of his old friend and he once fought with his lord alone. Zang Ba and Liao Hua both knew it and knew that Guan Yu was not easy to mess with, so now, it is really a trick to retreat.

Zang Ba sighed helplessly, "Transfer our military orders, and the entire army retreated to the southeast, and retreated to Jiangxia!"

"promise!"

The soldiers quickly retreated, and then after Zang Ba and Liao Hua both put on armor, they apart from their mansion. For him, what he can do now is to take away as many soldiers as possible in Liangzhou and retain some strength for his own side. Otherwise, what else can be done? He can't fight to the death. Even if his entire army is wiped out, it will probably not be able to attack him.

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In fact, Zang Ba was thinking well. The soldiers of Yanzhou were indeed crazy this time. How could they say that, because they had never been able to take Xiangyang before, they were really frustrated. But now they finally saw hope and seized such an opportunity. So from top to bottom, from Le Jin to ordinary soldiers, almost everyone went crazy.

Moreover, the previous mobilization before the war, whether it was Cao Cao at the beginning or Guan Yu afterwards, Le Jin, it can be said that he did a good job. So although these Yanzhou soldiers would not say that everyone was willing to fight for their lives and would not be able to attack the city, it was true that many people were willing to die just to capture Xiangyang City.

Le Jin had already climbed to the top of the city at this time, but Zang Ba and Liao Hua were not at the top of the city at this time, so Le Jin was extremely relaxed tonight. He thought to himself, if it were so earlier, he probably might have taken Xiangyang long ago. Although it is not necessarily the case, it is very likely that it is very likely, right? But, alas, it's a pity that he has such an opportunity now.

Le Jin led his soldiers to kill the enemy at the top of the city, and Zang Ba and Liao Hua, after leaving the mansion, they got on the horse and headed straight to the top of the city. Of course, they could not leave by themselves, but they would definitely retreat with their soldiers. Anyway, as long as they can take away, it would be enough. (To be continued...)
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