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Chapter 3: Battle of Guandu
"The preparations are complete my lord!"
Yuan Shao nodded. "The time has come. Dispatch all troops to the front rear! We will take the frontal assault!"
"Yes my lord!" the major bowed and leave the tent as Yuan Shao dismisses him.
The sunsets and nightfall arrives at Cao Cao's camp. The organization of troops has been completed. Cao Cao's forces of 6000 men will be at the center while Xiahou Dun will take 3000 men to the left rear. Zhang Liao and Xu Zhu will each take 3000 men to guard the front rear expecting Yuan Shao will launch a huge force there.
Xu Huang will take 2000 men to hold the enemy at bay from the right rear and lastly, with the permission from Cao Cao, Zhang Liao has assigned 1000 troops to Qiu Huan to personally raid Wuchao compound which it was previously hidden. But thanks to an adviser who has defected himself from Yuan Shao told Cao Cao the location of Wuchao. It is told that Yuan Shao did not take any advice from the adviser and dismiss him. Feeling angry and deceived, the adviser takes refuge with Cao Cao instead.
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The battle was indeed pure bloodshed. Half of the war terrain was filled with pools of blood and various body parts of soldiers and even horses from each side were visible and scattered throughout the field.
More than two hours had passed. On the left rear, Xiahou Dun staggered while fighting Gao Lan's troops, an officer under Yuan Shao. His Kirin Fang had sliced through countless soldiers from their bellies to the head. No matter how many he killed, there will always be a continuous flow of enemy soldiers wanting badly to take Xiahou Dun's head. While fighting, Xiahou Dun realized that almost half his troops were either gone or killed in battle. A sweat flow down his cheek.
Zhang Liao was also in the same condition as Xiahou Dun. He used his special polearm kwandao named Gold Wyvern to clear out enemy groups. He is normally seen in the battlefield separating various heads from their bodies. He even took down several mounted soldiers by slashing off the horses' heads together with the soldiers' in one swipe.
"We must not fall behind! Fight harder!" Zhang Liao voice out to his remaining troops and charge forward towards the northern camp.
Xu Zhu came and fights alongside with Zhang Liao. His troops so far suffered minor casualties. Xu Huang is still fighting and keeping the enemies at bay. His troops were unable to last long either against Jiang Qi's troops.
Qiu Huan on the other hand trying to push through the crowd to reach Wuchao after being told the location. Some of his men were staggering behind by enemy troops and could not catch up. Qiu Huan does not wish to see his fellow comrades face death so soon and rushes to support them. He once learned that war is full of unwanted deaths. Many people just die easily in wars with unaccomplished goals yet to be achieved. Qiu Huan learned this lesson well.
"I wonder how's Master Dun is doing" Qiu Huan asked himself.
At the left rear, Xiahou Dun's men were unable to hold off enemy troops under Gao Lan. To make matters worse, Zhang He's units came and joined the fight too. His razor sharps claws sliced Xiahou Dun's soldiers like paper. Blood oozes out from the soldiers' bodies every time Zhang He landed a hit. Xiahou Dun's troops were reduced to an amount of 1000 below.
"Ha ha ha. Is that all you can do?" Zhang He mocked in a feminine voice as he continues slashing through Xiahou Dun's troops.
Overwhelmed by the force of Zhang He's men, Xiahou Dun fought until he accidentally falls off from his steed. The next moment, he was surrounded by enemy troops. Due to the fall, the Kirin Fang was separated from him to the back. The soldiers surround him closer with an evil grin on their faces.
Suddenly, arrows came flying and struck the soldiers at the chest. Each of them fell and died. Xiahou Dun looked to the left and breathes a sign of relief. Two horsemen came rushing to him.
"Brother Dun!" shouted one of the horsemen.
"Xiahou Yuan! Your accuracy is as perfect as ever!" Xiahou Dun waved at his brother and retrieved his sword. Riding next to Xiahou Yuan is Cao Cao's brother, Cao Ren. Xiahou Dun quickly mounted his steed and joined the duo.
"Next time you weren't be so lucky" Xiahou Yuan said while adjusting his bow.
"I know. I must say Yuan Shao is really wanting Guandu that badly" Xiahou Dun replied.
"Hah! We will see who claims it last!" came the reply.
"We should assist Zhang Liao and Xu Huang. I think their situations are just as bad as yours" Cao Ren said to Xiahou Dun.
"You are right. Xiahou Yuan and I will defend the front rear with Zhang Liao and Xu Zhu. I heard Yuan Shao is launching a massive infantry division there. You will assist Xu Huang to defend Cao Cao's camp"
"Right" Cao Ren said as he rode off to the opposite direction.
"So, where's that student of yours?" Xiahou Yuan asked.
"He's fighting at the right rear that leads to Wuchao. He'll do the job for us"
"Can he handle it? This is his FIRST war he's experiencing"
"I shouldn't worry about that. Since Qiu Huan is young, he always wanted to serve his country for a greater good and participate in wars to punish those who threaten peace"
"I guess you are right. He does indeed has a high spirit the first time I saw him"
Xiahou Dun smiled and continues to ride with his brother to defend the front rear.
An hour had passed as the fight for Guandu rages on. Qiu Huan has killed nearly half of the enemy troops dispatched at the right rear. He then advances forward with his troops. After riding a few li, he saw a road leading north up a small hill.
"This must be the road that leads to Wuchao compound!" Qiu Huan exclaimed.
"My lord, we must take precautions. The compound is very fragile to Yuan Shao, so it must be heavily guarded" came a reply from one of his soldiers.
"Don't worry. I knew it's going to be guarded so I have came out with a plan yesterday" Qiu Huan said and looked at his troops. "Six hundred would be enough. Have you gather Yuan Shao's banners that I've ordered earlier on?"
"Yes my lord"
"Good! We shall use them for now! Everyone, drop Cao Cao's banners and use the enemy's!"
The soldiers did as they were told.
"Now we march to Wuchao!" Qiu Huan voiced out as they marched along the road.
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Yeah!!!! Next we watch the conclusion of the battle for Guandu! Stay tuned!
Please review.
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Chapter 3: Battle of Guandu
"The preparations are complete my lord!"
Yuan Shao nodded. "The time has come. Dispatch all troops to the front rear! We will take the frontal assault!"
"Yes my lord!" the major bowed and leave the tent as Yuan Shao dismisses him.
The sunsets and nightfall arrives at Cao Cao's camp. The organization of troops has been completed. Cao Cao's forces of 6000 men will be at the center while Xiahou Dun will take 3000 men to the left rear. Zhang Liao and Xu Zhu will each take 3000 men to guard the front rear expecting Yuan Shao will launch a huge force there.
Xu Huang will take 2000 men to hold the enemy at bay from the right rear and lastly, with the permission from Cao Cao, Zhang Liao has assigned 1000 troops to Qiu Huan to personally raid Wuchao compound which it was previously hidden. But thanks to an adviser who has defected himself from Yuan Shao told Cao Cao the location of Wuchao. It is told that Yuan Shao did not take any advice from the adviser and dismiss him. Feeling angry and deceived, the adviser takes refuge with Cao Cao instead.
***
The battle was indeed pure bloodshed. Half of the war terrain was filled with pools of blood and various body parts of soldiers and even horses from each side were visible and scattered throughout the field.
More than two hours had passed. On the left rear, Xiahou Dun staggered while fighting Gao Lan's troops, an officer under Yuan Shao. His Kirin Fang had sliced through countless soldiers from their bellies to the head. No matter how many he killed, there will always be a continuous flow of enemy soldiers wanting badly to take Xiahou Dun's head. While fighting, Xiahou Dun realized that almost half his troops were either gone or killed in battle. A sweat flow down his cheek.
Zhang Liao was also in the same condition as Xiahou Dun. He used his special polearm kwandao named Gold Wyvern to clear out enemy groups. He is normally seen in the battlefield separating various heads from their bodies. He even took down several mounted soldiers by slashing off the horses' heads together with the soldiers' in one swipe.
"We must not fall behind! Fight harder!" Zhang Liao voice out to his remaining troops and charge forward towards the northern camp.
Xu Zhu came and fights alongside with Zhang Liao. His troops so far suffered minor casualties. Xu Huang is still fighting and keeping the enemies at bay. His troops were unable to last long either against Jiang Qi's troops.
Qiu Huan on the other hand trying to push through the crowd to reach Wuchao after being told the location. Some of his men were staggering behind by enemy troops and could not catch up. Qiu Huan does not wish to see his fellow comrades face death so soon and rushes to support them. He once learned that war is full of unwanted deaths. Many people just die easily in wars with unaccomplished goals yet to be achieved. Qiu Huan learned this lesson well.
"I wonder how's Master Dun is doing" Qiu Huan asked himself.
At the left rear, Xiahou Dun's men were unable to hold off enemy troops under Gao Lan. To make matters worse, Zhang He's units came and joined the fight too. His razor sharps claws sliced Xiahou Dun's soldiers like paper. Blood oozes out from the soldiers' bodies every time Zhang He landed a hit. Xiahou Dun's troops were reduced to an amount of 1000 below.
"Ha ha ha. Is that all you can do?" Zhang He mocked in a feminine voice as he continues slashing through Xiahou Dun's troops.
Overwhelmed by the force of Zhang He's men, Xiahou Dun fought until he accidentally falls off from his steed. The next moment, he was surrounded by enemy troops. Due to the fall, the Kirin Fang was separated from him to the back. The soldiers surround him closer with an evil grin on their faces.
Suddenly, arrows came flying and struck the soldiers at the chest. Each of them fell and died. Xiahou Dun looked to the left and breathes a sign of relief. Two horsemen came rushing to him.
"Brother Dun!" shouted one of the horsemen.
"Xiahou Yuan! Your accuracy is as perfect as ever!" Xiahou Dun waved at his brother and retrieved his sword. Riding next to Xiahou Yuan is Cao Cao's brother, Cao Ren. Xiahou Dun quickly mounted his steed and joined the duo.
"Next time you weren't be so lucky" Xiahou Yuan said while adjusting his bow.
"I know. I must say Yuan Shao is really wanting Guandu that badly" Xiahou Dun replied.
"Hah! We will see who claims it last!" came the reply.
"We should assist Zhang Liao and Xu Huang. I think their situations are just as bad as yours" Cao Ren said to Xiahou Dun.
"You are right. Xiahou Yuan and I will defend the front rear with Zhang Liao and Xu Zhu. I heard Yuan Shao is launching a massive infantry division there. You will assist Xu Huang to defend Cao Cao's camp"
"Right" Cao Ren said as he rode off to the opposite direction.
"So, where's that student of yours?" Xiahou Yuan asked.
"He's fighting at the right rear that leads to Wuchao. He'll do the job for us"
"Can he handle it? This is his FIRST war he's experiencing"
"I shouldn't worry about that. Since Qiu Huan is young, he always wanted to serve his country for a greater good and participate in wars to punish those who threaten peace"
"I guess you are right. He does indeed has a high spirit the first time I saw him"
Xiahou Dun smiled and continues to ride with his brother to defend the front rear.
An hour had passed as the fight for Guandu rages on. Qiu Huan has killed nearly half of the enemy troops dispatched at the right rear. He then advances forward with his troops. After riding a few li, he saw a road leading north up a small hill.
"This must be the road that leads to Wuchao compound!" Qiu Huan exclaimed.
"My lord, we must take precautions. The compound is very fragile to Yuan Shao, so it must be heavily guarded" came a reply from one of his soldiers.
"Don't worry. I knew it's going to be guarded so I have came out with a plan yesterday" Qiu Huan said and looked at his troops. "Six hundred would be enough. Have you gather Yuan Shao's banners that I've ordered earlier on?"
"Yes my lord"
"Good! We shall use them for now! Everyone, drop Cao Cao's banners and use the enemy's!"
The soldiers did as they were told.
"Now we march to Wuchao!" Qiu Huan voiced out as they marched along the road.
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Yeah!!!! Next we watch the conclusion of the battle for Guandu! Stay tuned!
Please review.