I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 206 - 12: Defeating Lu Bu and Seizing Bingzhou, Liu and Cao’s Major Victory
Gu Chen felt a tremendous force continually assaulting him, and the silver spear in his hand nearly slipped out, but fortunately, he managed to stabilize the situation.
His current strength was not much less than that of Lu Bu!
Gu Yi had been watching this scene intently, his heart pounding uncontrollably.
How long has it been, and Gu Chen can already fight Lu Bu?
Although it seemed that Gu Chen was at a disadvantage now.
But for Gu Chen, unless the enemy could kill him in one strike, he could catch up.
More importantly—Gu Chen was not just a brute relying solely on martial force.
Someone like him, born in chaotic times, was destined to play an unimaginably crucial role.
Gu Yi now felt more acutely the terror of this breaking point card.
Of course, this also had to do with Gu Chen’s character.
Just looking at the growth speed, one could imagine the speed of decline.
If a person with an unsteady mind used such a card, any mishap would likely place them among the ranks of dimwits.
This was an item purely reliant on gambling!
The battle raged on.
Ma Chao’s return seemed to give these Qiang cavalry a backbone.
The most crucial aspect was that those under Gu Chen were too brave.
They were the most elite central army of the Great Han, and after following Gu Chen through so much, their morale and strength had significantly improved.
The battlefield situation completely reversed.
However, with Gao Shun and Zhang Liao present, Ma Chao could by no means quickly break the enemy.
The entire Pingtao Plain became a meat grinder.
Gu Chen was not a brute like Lu Bu; he knew he absolutely couldn’t continue fighting like this.
Though Lu Bu was brave.
His character, in Gu Chen’s eyes, had too many flaws.
A strong attack might bring victory.
But as a commander, one cannot just focus on strong attacks, reducing the casualties of the soldiers is the most important task.
Seeing the situation stabilize.
He didn’t linger in battle at all, first using all his strength to sweep Lu Bu away with one spear.
Immediately after, he ordered Ma Chao to retreat directly.
"Where do you think you’re going!"
Lu Bu intended to pursue.
But in such a chaotic battlefield, how could it be easy to pursue?
Gu Chen rushed in front of Ma Chao.
First swept Zhang Liao away with a spear, then shouted: "Meng Qi! Retreat!"
"My lord!"
Ma Chao was still filled with fighting spirit.
But seeing Gu Chen’s very firm expression, he no longer argued, and immediately had the Qiang trumpet for retreat blown.
Cavalry are like this, their coming and going is always extremely swift.
With the sound of the signal for retreat ringing from Gu Chen’s command, the battle stopped in this manner.
Lu Bu also wanted to lead the troops in pursuit.
But Zhang Liao and Gao Shun stopped him.
"General, our army suffered not small casualties in this battle, do not pursue, if the enemy sets an ambush, we will be wiped out!"
Lu Bu was extremely unwilling, but he was not one to cling to battle.
He stared tightly at the retreating backs of Gu Chen’s troops, eyes full of anger.
Today he had not attained the achievement of killing a general!
To him, this was a great humiliation!
"Pass down my order, clean the battlefield, and let the army rest for three days."
"By then I will personally go to the assault, no matter what, I will surely kill Ma Chao and Gu Chen!"
He shouted.
With that said, he withdrew back to the camp.
At this time, Ma Chao was also extremely unwilling.
This battle, to him, indeed lost face.
First falling to a disadvantage against Lu Bu, and then being held back by Zhang Liao and Gao Shun.
Even leading his Qiang cavalry charge, he couldn’t gain any advantage, which was indeed hard for Ma Chao to accept.
Gu Chen naturally saw Ma Chao’s emotions.
"Meng Qi, don’t mind, tomorrow you and I can lead our troops to assault."
He said calmly.
Hearing this, Ma Chao was a bit stunned, and asked puzzledly: "Since you’ve decided to attack, why retreat today?"
"There is a reason."
Gu Chen didn’t say much, instead asking: "Meng Qi, what do you think of Zhang Liao and Gao Shun under Lu Bu?"
"Zhang Liao and Gao Shun?"
Ma Chao frowned, recalling the two he fought on the battlefield. After a moment of hesitation, he nodded: "They are both brave men."
"It’s a pity such heroes follow a patricide thief like Lu Bu."
He paused, then asked in surprise: "Does my lord intend to recruit these two?"
Gu Chen didn’t hide, he just nodded.
He had noticed the two on the battlefield even before fighting Lu Bu.
"Lu Bu is a mere brute, not worth worrying about."
"I have thought of a way to handle it, but as for recruiting...."
Gu Chen paused, sighed lightly: "It’s a pity that Wen Ruo and Wen He are not in my camp, otherwise, with their strategic minds, they could surely recruit them."
"As for now.... it all depends on fate."
He didn’t have much confidence in this matter.
"Don’t worry, if they do not surrender, we shall kill them." Ma Chao was indifferent.
Meanwhile, in Mayi.
Huangfu Song was discussing with others how to quickly capture the city, so as to help Gu Chen as soon as possible.
Although everyone spoke,
Huangfu Song and Gu Wei finally looked at Jia Xu, who hadn’t spoken at all.
Jia Xu felt their gaze, a hint of hesitation flashed on his face, he shook his head and said: "General Huangfu, my lord."
"I indeed have a plan, but you two may find it hard to accept."
Not saying anything was better, but these words made Huangfu Song and Gu Wei more curious.
Gu Wei vaguely felt a hint of unease and did not speak.
But Huangfu Song immediately asked: "Please speak, sir, I am all ears."
