Chapter 1284: Fully prepared to meet the enemy

"Of course. However, what we need to do now is to hold them steady; we will strike once Cao Hong's army arrives," Gu Yi said.

"Yes." Guo Jia nodded.

"General, Cao Hong has already arrived within a five-li range," the guard said, having approached Gu Yi.

"Hmm, very good. Pass the order down: all soldiers are to be fully prepared to meet the enemy. Anyone who dares to flee will be killed!" Gu Yi said coldly.

Soon, thirty thousand soldiers gathered around Gu Yi.

"Everyone, be fully energized. We will duel with the enemy shortly," Gu Yi said.

"Yes." All the soldiers shouted in unison upon hearing Gu Yi's words.

Soon, Gu Yi's army charged toward Cao Hong's forces.

"Kill!" Gu Yi raised his spear and charged forward, wanting to vent all his anger.

"Kill!" Seeing this, Cao Hong's army brandished their weapons and killed their way toward Gu Yi.

"Boom, boom, boom!" The two armies engaged in fierce slaughter, and instantly, they were locked in a chaotic battle.

Although Gu Yi's soldiers were few in number, they possessed formidable equipment, and because they were well-trained, they were able to contend with Cao Hong's army in such intense warfare.

"Kill!" Zhao Yun led his cavalry, charging into Cao Hong's formation and beginning the slaughter.

Meanwhile, Gu Yi was in the rear, commanding and continuously maneuvering the entire army.

Cao Hong was slightly stunned when he saw Gu Yi's army.

"Hmph, I didn't expect Gu Yi to be so capable, actually being able to mobilize thirty thousand troops," Cao Hong said after seeing Gu Yi's army.

Soon, Cao Hong also deployed his troops and charged toward Gu Yi's army.

Soon, the armies of both sides were intertwined.

"General, the enemy's army is quite formidable, and their equipment is more advanced than ours. Many of our soldiers are not wearing armor and are easily wounded by the enemy's arrows, while our archers are unable to kill the enemy soldiers," Guo Jia said, having approached Gu Yi.

"Oh? Is that so?" Gu Yi said in surprise after hearing Guo Jia's report.

Gu Yi was somewhat puzzled. Logically speaking, the soldiers Cao Hong sent this time were not wearing armor, but Gu Yi's soldiers were indeed not wearing armor either, which made Gu Yi very strange.

"Yes," Guo Jia said.

"Hmm, our army is not wearing armor, and the enemy is not wearing armor either. We can use this advantage to defeat them. When that happens, Cao Hong will surely suffer heavy losses," Gu Yi said with a smile.

Gu Yi's words suddenly made Guo Jia realize the situation. So that was it; they were not wearing armor, and the enemy was not wearing armor either, which was why they were at a disadvantage.

"General, I will go arrange it immediately. We will see the results shortly," Guo Jia said.

"Good." Gu Yi nodded upon hearing Guo Jia's words.

Soon, Guo Jia left rapidly.

"General, what should we do now?" Zhang Fei asked.

"It's simple: have the soldiers put on armor. When Cao Cao's army comes over later, our men can attack from the rear," Gu Yi said.

"Yes!" Zhang Fei nodded upon hearing Gu Yi's words.

Soon, under Gu Yi's arrangement, all the soldiers put on armor.

Gu Yi personally supervised these soldiers, waiting for the arrival of Cao Hong's army.

Cao Hong's army arrived not far from Gu Yi's army and soon came to a halt.

"Report..." Just at this moment, a general arrived by Cao Hong's side and shouted.

"What is it?" Cao Hong asked.

"Report to my lord, we just scouted the deployment of this army. They are not Gu Yi's main force, so I believe we can launch a surprise attack while they are not yet prepared," the general said.

"Hmm, you go first. When they are prepared, send me a signal flare, and I will immediately lead the army to kill them," Cao Hong said after hearing the general's words.

"Yes." The general bowed and said upon hearing Cao Hong's words.

"Hmm, withdraw." Cao Hong waved his hand, signaling the general to leave.

"Yes." The general responded and turned to leave.

Soon, the general left.

"Someone, bring me a blade," Cao Hong said soon after.

Soon, his adjutant handed over a sword.

"General, what kind of weapon do you need? I will find it for you," the adjutant said.

"Find me a sharp weapon and sharpen it. I want to personally cut off Gu Yi's head to sacrifice to our fallen brothers," Cao Hong said.

"Yes, I will handle it immediately," the adjutant responded.

"Remember, do not harm the other party's life," Cao Hong cautioned.

"Yes, I understand," the adjutant responded quickly upon hearing Cao Hong's caution.

Soon, the adjutant left.

Meanwhile, Cao Hong waited on the spot.

About half an incense stick of time later, the adjutant returned with a sharp weapon.

"General, look," the adjutant said.

"Hmm, very good." Cao Hong nodded with satisfaction, and then he took the blade and walked toward Gu Yi and the others.

Soon, Cao Hong arrived before Gu Yi and the others, and Gu Yi saw Cao Hong's appearance.

"Hmph! Gu Yi, you despicable villain, to actually have your soldiers put on armor to deal with my army," Cao Hong said with resentment upon seeing Gu Yi.

"Heh, there was no other way. After all, our strength increases significantly once our soldiers put on armor, while your soldiers are not wearing any," Gu Yi said with a slight smile upon hearing Cao Hong's words.

"Hmph! Even so, so what?" Cao Hong asked.

"Haha, so what?" Gu Yi asked back with a smile.

"Hmph, since that's the case, don't blame me for being ruthless," Cao Hong said upon hearing Gu Yi's words.

"Heh, are your men all wearing armor now?" Gu Yi asked. ===== CHAPTER 1285 =====