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As Cao Cao led his troops back to Yan Province, Cao Ren had already been waiting in the camp. Upon seeing Cao Cao, he hurriedly stepped forward to report, "My Lord, Lü Bu is gaining momentum, and with Chen Gong assisting him in strategy, he is like a tiger with wings! Yan Province and Puyang have already fallen; now we are left with only Jucheng, Dong'a, and Fan County to hold on to. We can barely maintain the situation thanks to the strategies of Xun Yu and Cheng Yu!"
Cao Cao listened, furrowing his brow but then smiled, "Though Lü Bu is brave, he is reckless and lacks strategy. He relies solely on brute force; how can that last long? This little chaos is nothing to worry about." He then waved his hand and commanded, "The entire army shall set up camp here to stabilize our position. We will discuss further strategies and surely find a way to defeat the enemy."
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At this moment, Lü Bu learned that Cao Cao had returned to Yan Province. Seeing the battle drawing near, he immediately summoned his generals in the Puyang camp, a proud look on his face as he scanned the crowd. Holding the Fangtian Halberd in hand and standing before a map, Lü Bu declared loudly, "What can Cao Cao do now that he has returned? I alone can make his entire army collapse!" After saying this, he cast a cold glance at Xue Lan and Li Feng, speaking with authority, "I have observed both of you for a long time; this battle is your chance to achieve merit!"
Upon hearing their names called out, Xue Lan and Li Feng quickly stepped forward and clasped their fists, saying in unison, "My Lord commands; we will do our utmost!"
Lü Bu pointed at Yan Province City on the map with a cold smile and said, "You two shall immediately lead ten thousand troops to garrison Yan Province City. You must hold the city so that Cao Cao cannot turn the tide! If it falls, I will take your heads!" With that, his gaze turned fierce as it bore down on them.
Xue Lan and Li Feng felt a chill run down their spines and quickly knelt on one knee in unison, responding, "We will obey! Willing to sacrifice our lives for you, My Lord!"
Lü Bu waved his hand again, his gaze returning to the map with an arrogant expression. "I will personally lead the main force into battle against Cao Cao! If he dares confront me head-on, I will make him vanish into thin air! How dare this mere Cao Cao compete with me?" As he spoke, he pointed fiercely with the Decorated Halberd, exuding an overwhelming aura that silenced everyone.
The generals in the tent shouted in unison, "My Lord is mighty! We vow to follow you to death!"
Lü Bu laughed heartily as he donned his armor and mounted his horse. With the Fangtian Halberd held high like a fierce tiger ready to pounce, he declared, "The entire army listen up; follow me into battle! Let Cao Cao see how formidable I am, Lu Fengxian!" Before his words had even faded away, he had already led his cavalry roaring out of the camp with banners fluttering in the wind and killing intent soaring.
The night sky over Puyang was lit up red by flames; the sounds of neighing warhorses mixed with the rhythmic beating of war drums foretold a bloody storm about to sweep across Yan Province.
Xue Lan and Li Feng clasped their fists in salute before turning to leave and prepare for battle. Just then, strategist Chen Gong hurried into the tent with a furrowed brow and a serious expression. Seeing Lü Bu still standing before the map with an arrogant demeanor, he urgently said, "General, you command Xue Lan to defend Yan Province while you take troops to Puyang; this move is absolutely unwise!"
Lü Bu turned around at these words, impatience flickering in his eyes as he coldly replied, "Chen Gong, why do you say such things? I am stationed at Puyang precisely to confront Cao Cao and stabilize our position. How can this be unwise?"
Chen Gong stepped forward with cupped hands and spoke urgently yet firmly: "General, Yan Province is a vital area; losing it would endanger our entire situation. Xue Lan and Li Feng's forces cannot hold Yan Province. We should consider other plans at this time!"
Lü Bu glared fiercely as he slammed the Fangtian Halberd heavily onto the ground, shaking everyone’s hearts: "What do you mean by that? Yan Province cannot be held? Xue Lan and Li Feng are my elite troops; how could they easily lose?"
Taking a deep breath, Chen Gong pointed at Tai Mountain Dangerous Road on the map and said solemnly: "General, listen to my words. One hundred eighty miles directly south lies Tai Mountain Dangerous Road; its terrain is extremely perilous. If we send ten thousand elite troops there to lie in wait for an opportunity, we can turn defense into offense. Once Cao Cao learns that Yan Province has fallen, he will surely rush forward without hesitation. At that time, when half of his forces are committed, we can launch a surprise attack and crush him! This is truly the best strategy for victory!"
Lü Bu let out a cold laugh, his eyes filled with disdain as he crossed the Fangtian Halberd over his chest and said proudly, "You underestimate me, Lu Fengxian! I have stationed my troops at Puyang, and I have my own plans. How could I act according to your empty theories? When Cao Cao's soldiers hear that my army has arrived, they will surely be filled with fear. I will personally lead the charge and ensure he returns with nothing! Just watch how I deal with him!"
Chen Gong, seeing Lü Bu's stubbornness, furrowed his brow and sighed inwardly, "The general is brave beyond compare but refuses to heed counsel. If we fail this time, it may be difficult to recover..." With no other option, he could only bow and withdraw.
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At this moment, Cao Cao's army was advancing along the Tai Mountain Dangerous Road towards Yan Province. The mountain path was rugged, with sheer cliffs on either side, and the wind howled through the trees, creating an eerie silence in the forest. Up ahead, Cao Ren reined in his horse and frowned as he called back, "My Lord, the mountain road is treacherous, and there are many suspicious areas ahead. Should we send someone to scout the way?"
Cao Cao rode alongside his troops on a tall steed. Upon hearing this, he was about to respond when Guo Jia suddenly spurred his horse forward with a serious expression and said, "My Lord, the terrain here is perilous and easy to defend but hard to attack. There may be ambushes lying in wait; we must not advance carelessly!"
Cao Cao laughed heartily at these words, a cold glint in his eyes. "Lü Bu's brute strength can’t possibly devise any strategy! If he had even a fraction of cunning, he wouldn’t have let Xue Lan—a mere mediocre general—guard Yan Province! He has thrown himself into Puyang; he is merely a lone soldier deep in enemy territory. How could he have the mind to set an ambush here?"
Having said that, Cao Cao turned his gaze towards Cao Ren and waved his hand to issue orders. "Cao Ren, you will immediately lead the troops to besiege Yan Province and cut off Lü Bu's retreat! I will personally lead the main force straight for Puyang and engage Lü Bu in battle; we must eliminate this scoundrel!"
"Your command shall be obeyed!" Cao Ren bowed respectfully before swiftly leading his troops towards Yan Province.
Cao Cao pulled on the reins of his horse and turned to Guo Jia with a smile. "Guan Xiao, do not worry! Once I defeat Lü Bu, there will be a place for me in this world where I can showcase my talents!"
Guo Jia shook his head with a wry smile, thinking to himself, "Lü Bu may be brave but lacks wisdom; still, I hope my Lord’s judgment is correct this time..." He looked up at the mountains on either side, still harboring some unease.
Chen Gong hurried into Lü Bu's tent with a grave expression and said urgently, "General, the Cao Army is approaching Puyang. If we allow them to set up camp and regain their strength, it will be very detrimental for our forces! The Cao Army has come from afar and is surely fatigued; we must strike quickly before they can stabilize their position!"
Holding the Fangtian Halberd in one hand, Lü Bu laughed arrogantly with a dismissive expression. "Ha! What is Cao Cao? No one in this world can stand against me, Lu Fengxian! Whether we strike fast or take our time doesn’t matter; once they finish setting up camp, I will charge ahead and capture him alive!"
Seeing Lü Bu so full of himself, Chen Gong wanted to persuade him further but was interrupted by Lü Bu waving his hand. "No need for more words! I will personally lead the army and show Cao Cao what true martial prowess looks like!"
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The next day outside Puyang City. As dawn broke slightly, Cao Cao had already led his army to the foot of the city and ordered his soldiers to set up camp. By afternoon, when the main camp was established, Cao Cao donned his armor and climbed onto a high platform to gaze towards Puyang in the distance. His eyes were sharp as he smiled slightly at the corners of his mouth. "Lü Bu is merely a man of brute strength; today I will make him understand what true military strategy is!"
With that, he ordered the troops to form ranks, banners blocking the sky and drums thundering. Cao Cao sat calmly under the central banner, observing the movements ahead with a composed demeanor.
Before long, a deafening drumbeat echoed from the distance, rolling in like thunder, raising clouds of dust that obscured the sun. A massive army, dark as night, surged forth, banners waving—Lu Bu's fifty thousand strong!
Cao Cao squinted slightly, gazing at the opposing formation with an unchanged expression. He remarked softly, "Lu Bu has indeed come..."
Within Lu Bu's ranks, the air was thick with killing intent. At the center stood Lu Bu himself, clad in golden armor and wearing a horned helmet, wielding the Fangtian Halberd. His steed, Red Hare, neighed incessantly beneath him like a divine horse. He leaped forward from the front lines, surveying his surroundings with piercing eyes and a voice like thunder: "Where is Cao Cao?!"
As the two armies faced off, Lu Bu was flanked by eight fierce generals arranged in a line on either side of him. Each held their weapons with fierce expressions, exuding an imposing aura.
The foremost general rode out boldly, his presence commanding as he declared loudly: "I am Zhang Liao, styled Wenyuan, from Yanmen Mayi! Who dares to fight me?!"
Following him, anoth second brother neral galloped forward with sharp eyes and proclaimed: "I am Zang Ba, styled Zang Ba, from Tai Shan Hua Yin! I have come to see who among the Cao Army dares to oppose me!"
Lu Bu laughed three times and raised his arm high, shouting: "In this battle, let the world see how formidable I, Lu Fengxian, truly am! All troops heed my command—attack!"
Behind these two generals, six more fierce warriors advanced together: Hao Meng, Cao Xing, Cheng Lian, Wei Xu, Song Xian, and Hou Cheng. Each drew their blades and glared fiercely at the opposing Cao Army, their killing intent soaring.
Cao Cao sat upon his horse with a slight frown as he observed this wolf-like formation. Yet he remained as calm as water and chuckled softly: "Indeed, Lu Bu's subordinates are not to be underestimated; today will be interesting."
The wind howled before the lines of soldiers as both sides held their breath in anticipation. The atmosphere was taut like a drawn bowstring—battle was imminent!
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