Chapter 1342: Fighting for their lives

Although Guan Ping's great army fought for their lives, they were ultimately just remnants.

Looking at the remnants rushing over, Gu Yi didn't care at all, leading the cavalry to charge directly, preparing to take them all in one fell swoop. The cavalry charged into the enemy's ranks, their blades and swords dancing, blood flowing like a river. Gu Yi took the lead, leading the cavalry charge heroically and fearlessly, killing the enemy army until they collapsed.

On the battlefield where flesh and blood flew, a playful glint flickered in Gu Yi's eyes. He looked at the remnants led by Guan Ping and mocked disdainfully: "Guan Ping, you coward! Your great army is left with only some remnants, and you still dare to fight me? Hasn't your opportunity to surrender arrived yet?"

Gu Yi's voice was mocking and cold, like a sharp blade stabbing into Guan Ping's heart. He was not only mocking Guan Ping's courage but also mocking his decisiveness and leadership ability.

Hearing Gu Yi's words, Guan Ping was burning with anger. He had once been a famous general, but now he was looked down upon and mocked. The fire of revenge burned in his heart, and he was determined to prove his strength.

However, Gu Yi was not afraid at all. He wore armor and held a long spear, an aura of ruthlessness revealing itself in his cold gaze. His challenge to Guan Ping was filled with mockery and disdain, as if telling him that even if you surrendered, you would not be able to escape from his grasp.

Under Gu Yi's leadership, the cavalry slaughtered wantonly like a violent storm, killing the enemy army until they retreated step by step. Their blades and swords shone in the sun, and fresh blood dyed the entire battlefield red. Gu Yi's mocking voice echoed on the battlefield, making Guan Ping feel angry and ashamed.

"Guan Ping, this is your last chance; kneel down and surrender now, and there is still a way to live. Otherwise..."

Gu Yi did not finish his words, but the meaning was already very clear.

At this time, the generals beside Guan Ping were all waiting for his order. Guan Ping looked at Gu Yi's face, which was filled with a mocking look, and gritted his teeth.

He looked at the soldiers all around, gritted his teeth, and said hatefully: "I will not surrender!"

"Since that's the case, then go to hell!" Gu Yi snorted coldly and spurred his horse to charge toward Guan Ping.

Gu Yi's speed was extremely fast, arriving before Guan Ping in the blink of an eye, his long spear stabbing toward Guan Ping's chest like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue.

Seeing this, Guan Ping brandished his long spear with all his might, wanting to block Gu Yi's long spear. Unfortunately, his weapon was too poor.

"Dang lang!"

The long spear broke in response, and Gu Yi's long spear pierced through Guan Ping's chest.

"General!"

The generals and soldiers shouted in unison, Guan Ping fell backward, his legs twitching twice.

Gu Yi spurred his horse and left, leaving behind Guan Ping's remnants. Guan Ping's remnants were discarded in the wilderness, dried up by the cold wind.

Guan Ping's serious injury was a great blow to the morale of the great army.

"The general is dead!"

"Why did the general die? He was our hero!"

"We cannot fail!"

The generals and soldiers knelt on the ground one after another, begging the heavens for protection.

"Alright, everyone get up; we cannot give up hope!"

"Yes, we cannot give up hope."

After the generals and soldiers stood up, they reorganized their attack. This time, they were no longer charging blindly but began to carry out a flanking maneuver according to Gu Yi's instructions.

At this time, Gu Yi also led most of the soldiers to retreat. Although Guan Ping was injured, he still had a large amount of military supplies. He could not lose the big for the sake of the small, so he had to retreat; otherwise, his losses would be immeasurable.

Although Guan Ping was injured, the general trend still existed, and although the soldiers under his command were few, the number was still not small. Gu Yi's retreat speed was not fast, and after Guan Ping's death, he still played his role.

At this critical moment, Gu Yi led the remnants to raid the opponent's granary, killing more than thirty thousand of the enemy. And after Guan Ping's death, the remnants under his command were less than five thousand.

"General, what should we do?"

"Our grain and fodder have been looted, and now we can only rely on the infantry to take them back, but we don't have many soldiers left."

Hearing everyone's question, Guan Ping knit his brows.

He looked at his subordinates and sighed: "I didn't expect that I, Guan Ping, would end up in such a situation in the end!"

"General, what should we do now?" everyone asked.

"You all retreat first, I will follow later." Guan Ping was silent for a long time and said.

"General, you..."

Everyone was unwilling to hear Guan Ping's words.

At this time, in the Cao army camp, the news of Guan Ping's defeat soon reached Cao Cao.

"What, Guan Ping was defeated by Gu Yi? How is this possible? Gu Yi only has a few thousand people!"

"That's right, that is Guan Ping; the elite soldiers under his command are no weaker than those under Gu Yi's command, why would he still be defeated by Gu Yi?"

Cao Cao sat in the commander's tent, hearing everyone's doubts, and knit his brows.

"General, I think that Gu Yi is not simple. Our soldiers were defeated by Gu Yi, and now only Guan Ping and his remnants are left; this is not an easy matter."

Hearing his subordinate's reminder, Cao Cao's face became uncertain.

"This Gu Yi is indeed not simple!" Cao Cao muttered.

"General, what should we do now?"

"I don't know either; now I can only wait and see," Cao Cao sighed and said.

"General, I have an idea." Xun Yu stood up and said.

"Oh?" Cao Cao looked up at Xun Yu and asked doubtfully: "Xun Yu, tell me about it."

"General, have you forgotten who Gu Yi is?" Xun Yu asked in return.

Hearing Xun Yu's words, Cao Cao's face became embarrassed.

Xun Yu's meaning was very clear; he wanted to use Gu Yi's hand to eliminate Guan Ping and drive Gu Yi out of the Han imperial court. In this way, Gu Yi would have no worries.

However, this idea of Xun Yu's was too naive.

Guan Ping's strength was extraordinary, and there were a large number of generals supporting him; Gu Yi had no chance of winning at all.

Seeing Cao Cao's hesitation, Xun Yu said: "General, I know what you are thinking. But don't forget, Gu Yi also has Liu Bian behind him. He has Liu Bian as his backing; if we move against Gu Yi, Liu Bian will definitely not let it go."

Hearing Xun Yu's advice, Cao Cao nodded.

"Your words make sense, so what should we do?" Cao Cao sighed and said.

"Since we cannot move against Gu Yi, then we will secretly help them seize grain and fodder!" Xun Yu said: "Gu Yi's strength is not strong; if we can secretly help him seize grain and fodder, then Gu Yi's morale will be seriously affected. In this way, we can take advantage of the situation and drive Gu Yi out of the Han imperial court!"

Cao Cao nodded and said: "Good, I will listen to you."

Hearing Cao Cao's agreement, a cold sneer appeared at the corner of Xun Yu's mouth.

Gu Yi, let's see where you can run to this time! ===== CHAPTER 1343 =====