My father-in-law Guan Yu, I persuaded Liu Bei to launch a surprise attack on Xiangyang at the beginn

Chapter 72 I'm talking about friendship, but you're just talking nonsense with me? Then I'll break your stubborn bone!
"Xu Gongming has arrived. Don't underestimate him. Form your formation!"

Guan Yu raised his Qinglong sword and shouted loudly.

When he was in Cao's camp, Guan Yu became like a brother to Zhang Liao and Xu Huang because they were from the same hometown.

Naturally, he was very clear about Xu Huang's strength.

Now Xu Huang suddenly arrived at the granary with a fresh force, and stabilized the Cao army's collapse in a blink of an eye. This made Guan Yu dare not underestimate them, and he immediately ordered the entire army to form a battle formation.

When the order was given, Liu's soldiers stopped their blind pursuit and gathered together to form a battle formation.

Encouraged by Xu Huang, Cao's army fled back and re-formed their battle formation.

The two armies once again faced off in the heart of the granary.

Guan Yu stood before the battle with his sword drawn and shouted:
"Guan Yu is here, where is Gong Ming?"

When Cao's army saw Guan Yu, they all looked terrified and retreated instinctively.

Xu Huang rode forward, axe in hand, and clasped his fists, saying:

"It's been nearly ten years since we last met in Xuchang, Yunchang, I hope you're all well."

Guan Yu stroked his beard, smiled slightly, and sighed:
"I haven't seen you for ten years. Gongming, you are still as charming as ever, but I have become grayer."

"Thinking back to those days, when you, Wenyuan, and I were drinking and chatting about our hometown, it really seems like yesterday."

Xu Huang also smiled and said,
"I was deeply grateful to Yunchang for teaching me the art of war and martial arts. I benefited greatly from it and will always remember it."

After thanking you.

Xu Huang's smile suddenly faded, he held his battle axe horizontally, and said in a deep voice:
"Guan Yu, I cannot bear to take your life because of our fellow countrymen. If you know what's good for you, please retreat!"

Guan Yu's face turned pale with anger.

Originally, considering their fellow townsmen's feelings, he intended to recruit Xu Huang to surrender to Liu Bei before the battle.

But unexpectedly, after just a few words, Xu Huang turned hostile and even said arrogantly, "I can't bear to take your life!"
How arrogant!

And it doesn't stop there.

Xu Huang looked back at the soldiers behind him and shouted:

"Listen up, everyone! Whoever can get Guan Yu's head will be rewarded with a thousand gold coins!"

This statement came out.

Guan Yu was completely enraged, and pointed his Qinglong sword angrily:

"All soldiers, listen to my order. Follow me to crush the enemy camp and kill all those who resist stubbornly—"

The horn sounded again.

The generals and soldiers of Liu's army broke through the formation and rushed towards Cao's army with unfinished murderous intent.

Guan Yu rode his horse, dragged his sword, and rushed towards Xu Huang with a rage.

Xu Huang took a deep breath, spurred his horse, dragged his axe, and rushed towards Guan Yu.

The two riders galloped like the wind, like two iron towers, colliding with each other with a loud bang.

"throat!"

The swords and axes collided with each other, and there was a loud noise as if the sky was collapsing.

Guan Yu's figure was as majestic as a mountain, standing firm without any wavering of aura.

Xu Huang's battle axe was repelled back, his tiger's mouth was about to split, and his internal organs were churning and the blood was surging.

The winner was decided after one move.

Guan Yu shouted fiercely again, and then swung his sword the second time, the third time, and other domineering and sharp sword moves, sweeping down like an overwhelming force.

Xu Huang took a deep breath, the veins on his arms bulged, and he swung the axe with all his strength to block.

The two fierce generals of the time fought in a group like a revolving lantern.

When the two generals were fighting to the death, Liu's soldiers rushed forward again, and the two armies started a fierce battle again in the heart of the granary.

Cao's army already had a slight advantage in numbers, and Xu Huang's timely return boosted the morale of Cao's army.

For a while, the two armies were in a stalemate.

"throat!"

Guan Yu struck out with another heavy blow from his sword, forcing Xu Huang to raise his axe to block the blow, with veins in his arms bulging and about to burst.

"Gongming, you and I are like brothers. I really don't want to kill you."

"Cao Cao's defeat is inevitable. Why don't you submit to my brother? We will fight side by side and help him eliminate the Han thieves and save the Han Dynasty!"

After all, Guan Yu valued friendship and could not bear to kill Xu Huang, his fellow townsman.

Moreover, he admired Xu Huang's martial arts and military talent the most, and wanted to recruit this famous general for Liu Bei.

Xu Huang was not moved at all, and cursed with gritted teeth:

"Cao Gong is the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty. He is the pillar of the country that supports the Han Dynasty. Your brother Liu Bei is called the emperor's uncle, but he is actually a traitor to the Han Dynasty!"

"I, Xu Huang, have always prioritized state affairs. Today, I will not sacrifice personal interests for public good. I will kill you!"

After saying that, Xu Huang exerted all his strength to knock away Guan Yu's Qinglong sword and counterattacked with an axe.

Guan Yu was completely enraged.

I couldn't bear to kill him, so I recruited him with good intentions, but I didn't expect that my sincerity would be wasted.

It would have been fine if you, Xu Huang, didn't appreciate it, but you also insulted and insulted my brother Liu Bei, and even threatened to kill me!
How could this be tolerated? "Xu Huang——"

Guan Yu could no longer bear it, and his sword style surged out like a storm.

Xu Huang felt the pressure instantly and was suppressed to the point of being flustered and unable to cope.

"Guan Yu, our army's morale has been restored. Your army is at the end of its strength. There is no way you can break into our granary!"

"If you know what's good for you, you should retreat immediately. If we continue fighting, the Prime Minister will lead his army and we'll annihilate your entire army!"

Although Xu Huang was suppressed in martial arts, he used all kinds of provocative words in an attempt to disrupt Guan Yu's mental will.

"Uuuuuu——"

The solemn and hollow sound of a horn suddenly came from the east of the granary.

Guan Yu glanced distractedly and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

Xu Huang glanced sideways in the direction of the voice, but his face changed drastically with horror.

To the east of the granary, another flag with the word "Guan" fluttered, leading thousands of Liu's troops to attack the granary from the east flank.

It was the 7,000 troops commanded by Guan Ping, who landed on the west bank of the Yu River and took advantage of the fact that the main force of Cao's army was in the south to break into the camp unexpectedly.

"You...you actually have another group of people on the Yu River?"

Xu Huang rode past Guan Yu on the wrong horse, suddenly turned around and looked at Guan Yu in horror.

Guan Yu drew his sword and stood on his horse, sneering:

"Xiao Bowen is truly as foresighted as a god!"

"He knew you were a tough nut to crack, so he sent my son Guan Ping to lead a surprise attack on your granary's flank from the Yu River."

"Xu Gongming, I've already told you that Cao Cao's situation is over. Do you still want to hold on any longer?"

Xu Huang's heart was shocked and his head was buzzing.

"Xiao Bowen? Could this Xiao Bowen he mentioned be the same Xiao He the Prime Minister mentioned?"

"Could this plan be the work of Xiao He?"

"Could it be that Liu Bei's plan to flood our camp was also the work of this man?"

Xu Huang's mind was full of thoughts and all kinds of speculations.

In the blink of an eye, Guan Ping led his army to attack.

Under the double-sided attack, the morale of Cao's army collapsed again and the whole army collapsed once again.

"The situation is hopeless, the situation is hopeless, Prime Minister, I, Xu Huang, have tried my best, alas..."

Xu Huang sighed helplessly, turned his horse around, and fled sadly into the ranks of the fleeing soldiers.

Guan Yu knew that Xu Huang was a martial arts master, and even if he caught up with him, he might not be able to kill him.

What's more, the purpose of today's battle is to occupy the granary. The goal has been achieved, so there is no need to pursue the enemy anymore.

"Light the beacon fire to report the victory to my brother. Let my brother know that I have broken through Cao's food camp!"

Guan Yu swung his Qinglong sword and let out a loud shout.

Flags with the word "Liu" and "Guan" were raised above the granary.

Three smoke signals suddenly rose above the granary.

The two armies of Liu's army joined together and cheered like thunder.

Guan Yu then left Guan Ping to lead his troops to guard the granary, while he himself led 10,000 soldiers to attack Cao's main camp.

...

The main camp of Cao's army.

The two armies fought, but the situation remained deadlocked.

The Cao army, which had originally fled, gathered together and joined the battle.

The numerical advantage of Cao's army began to reappear, and the situation began to tilt in favor of Cao's army.

The two armies were already in close combat and the rain of arrows had stopped. Only then did Cao Cao dare to push aside the tiger guards, reveal his face and look at the battle ahead.

Seeing that the situation of his army was gradually becoming favorable, Cao Cao's tense nerves finally relaxed.

"The Big Eared Thief is at the end of his rope!"

"Soldiers, hold on a little longer. We will surely be able to turn the tables and drive the big-eared thief and his bandits into the water!"

Cao Cao stroked his thin beard, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he dared to make bold statements to boost morale.

Dozens of steps away.

Zhao Yun, who was staring at Cao's camp, suddenly moved his eagle eyes.

Cao Cao was wrapped in a red robe, and that touch of bright red made him stand out like a conspicuous bag among the Cao army dressed in black and armor.

Zhao Yun recognized him at a glance, it must be Cao Cao.

So he hung up the dragon gall spear, bent the bow and drew the arrow, aiming at Cao Cao who was dozens of steps away.

The fingertips relaxed.

A cold light like lightning pierced through the blood mist and went straight to Cao Cao's face.

(End of this chapter)