Chapter 1477: Falling off the Horse

"Cao Cao, do you really think that just by relying on a numerical advantage, you can make me, Gu Yi, submit? Although I, Gu Yi, do not come from a prominent family, I still know the meaning of loyalty and righteousness; how could I easily admit defeat!" Gu Yi's voice penetrated the clamor of the battlefield, appearing exceptionally firm.

"Gu Yi, you are indeed a rare military talent, but if you do not know the times, today will be the place where you are buried." Cao Cao's tone carried a bit of regret; he seemed to appreciate Gu Yi's talent quite a bit, but due to their opposing positions, he had no choice but to regard him as an enemy.

"Hmph, a place to be buried? Cao Cao, you are wrong. My life, Gu Yi's, is determined by me, not by heaven, and certainly not by you!" Gu Yi's words were sharp, his gaze like a torch, as if he could pierce through all obstacles.

"What a 'determined by me, not by heaven'! Gu Yi, since that is the case, then let me see your resolve." After Cao Cao finished speaking, he waved his hand to signal his subordinates to strengthen the offensive, and an even more intense battle was about to unfold.

Gu Yi knew well that there was no retreat now; only by fighting to the death could he live up to the trust and expectations of his brothers. He held his long sword high, and where the tip pointed was an endless number of enemies, as well as the beliefs and persistence in his heart.

"Brothers, follow me in the charge! Let Cao Cao see that even if we are few, we can still fight one against a hundred and swear never to retreat!" Gu Yi's shout, like a bugle, ignited the hot blood and courage in the soldiers' hearts.

Under Gu Yi's leadership, this team, though small in number but high in morale, inserted itself into the heart of the enemy army like a sharp blade. Whether they were slashing with swords or shooting arrows to block, every attack was precise and fatal, catching the enemy off guard.

Seeing this, Cao Cao's brows locked tight; he had not expected that Gu Yi's team could burst forth with such astonishing combat power. He quickly adjusted his tactics, dispatching more elite troops to surround and annihilate them, swearing to completely eliminate this stubborn resistance force.

The battle became increasingly tragic, and both sides suffered heavy casualties. The soldiers around Gu Yi fell one by one, but he still stood firm; the long sword in his hand never stopped, and every swing took away an enemy's life.

"General, you are wounded!" a soldier shouted anxiously, only to see Gu Yi's left arm grazed by an enemy arrow, blood staining his lapels.

"It is of no consequence; such a small wound is not worth mentioning!" Gu Yi gritted his teeth and persisted; there was not the slightest retreat in his gaze, only a thirst for victory and responsibility toward his brothers.

Just then, a burst of urgent hoofbeats approached from afar, and a reinforcement force of Cao Cao's arrived; the situation reversed in an instant. Gu Yi's team was completely surrounded, and the hope of breaking out became increasingly slim.

"General, we…" a soldier wanted to say something but stopped, his eyes filled with unwillingness and despair.

"No need to say more. Today, being able to fight side by side with all you brothers is my, Gu Yi's, good fortune. Even if I die on the battlefield, I will have no regrets in my heart!" Gu Yi's words were filled with determination and tragic heroism.

Just as Cao Cao thought victory was in his grasp and was preparing to order a full-scale attack, a strange sound of a bugle suddenly rang out, breaking the silence of the battlefield. This bugle sound seemed to contain some mysterious power, making the originally crazy battlefield instantly quiet down.

"What is that?" Cao Cao asked suspiciously.

"Report to my lord, it seems to be… a signal from reinforcements!" A scout hurried over, bringing unexpected news.

It turned out that while Gu Yi was fighting alone, his allies had not abandoned him but had quietly assembled a surprise force, preparing to deal Cao Cao a fatal blow.

Amidst the bugle sounds, an elite force descended like divine soldiers, attacking from the rear of Cao Cao's army, instantly disrupting Cao Cao's formation. Gu Yi seized the opportunity and led the remaining soldiers to launch a counterattack; caught between internal and external forces, Cao Cao's army fell into chaos.

"Gu Yi, you truly have good schemes!" Cao Cao roared in the chaos, but he had to admit that Gu Yi's strategic talent and courage made him look at him with new eyes.

"Cao Cao, today's battle is not for personal grievances, but for the common people of the world. If you are willing to withdraw your troops, I, Gu Yi, am willing to negotiate with you and plot a path of peace together." Gu Yi's voice penetrated the battlefield, carrying a trace of unquestionable majesty.

Hearing this, Cao Cao was silent for a moment; eventually, he weighed the pros and cons and decided to retreat temporarily to plot further. A world-shaking battle thus came to an end in an unexpected way.

After the war, Gu Yi won the respect and love of the soldiers with his extraordinary courage and wisdom and became a hero passed down among the people. And the grievances between him and Cao Cao also became a legendary story talked about by later generations.

After Cao Cao issued the order to retreat, although he was unwilling, he had to admit that the situation before him did not allow him to continue entanglement. He turned his horse, intending to lead the remnants to leave this blood-soaked battlefield. However, just as he turned, a cold arrow came suddenly, piercing the sky and aiming straight for his back.

"My lord, be careful!" A guard beside him shouted and stepped forward, using his own body to block that fatal arrow for Cao Cao. The guard fell to the ground in response, and Cao Cao also lost his balance due to this sudden change, falling from his horse and landing heavily on the ground.

"My lord!" Seeing this, Cao Cao's personal guards exclaimed and hurried forward to help him up. Cao Cao endured the pain and stood up; his left arm had been grazed, and blood seeped out, staining his lapels. He looked around, only to see the battlefield in chaos; his own army was retreating in a sorry state under the pincer attack of Gu Yi's surprise force and original troops.

"Retreat, retreat quickly!" Cao Cao gritted his teeth and issued the final order. He knew well that if he continued to fight now, he feared the entire army would be wiped out. Assisted by his personal guards, Cao Cao stumbled onto a carriage, and the carriage sped away, disappearing at the end of the battlefield.

Seeing this, Gu Yi did not pursue but ordered his troops to clean up the battlefield and treat the wounded. He knew that although this battle had achieved temporary victory, Cao Cao's strength had not been damaged too much, and future battles would continue.

"General, you are wounded!" A soldier discovered that Gu Yi's left arm had also been wounded in the battle, dripping with blood.

"It is of no consequence; such a small wound counts for nothing." Gu Yi smiled indifferently, his gaze filled with firmness and resolve. He knew this battle was just the beginning, and the true contest was yet to come.

After the war, Gu Yi's troops achieved great military exploits on the battlefield, and their heroism and resilience won widespread praise. And Gu Yi himself, because of his strategic talent and courage, became a hero in the mouths of the people.

However, for Gu Yi, the significance of this battle went far beyond this. He knew well that to truly end the war and let the commoners live and work in peace, more long-term planning and more effort were needed. Therefore, he began to reorganize the army, strengthen training, and at the same time actively engage in diplomatic mediation with other forces, seeking the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the war.

After Cao Cao retreated to his base camp, he was deeply shocked by Gu Yi's strategic talent and courage. He realized that Gu Yi was not just an ordinary general, but a leader with foresight and firm beliefs. He began to re-examine his own strategies and tactics, thinking about how to defeat Gu Yi in future battles.

However, just as Cao Cao was preparing to make a comeback, an unexpected piece of news arrived: Gu Yi had actually taken the initiative to send an envoy, expressing his willingness to conduct peace negotiations with Cao Cao.

Hearing this, Cao Cao was both surprised and suspicious. He knew Gu Yi's strength and ambition well and did not understand why he would take the initiative to propose peace negotiations. However, out of strategic considerations, he still decided to meet Gu Yi's envoy and listen to his conditions.

At the negotiating table, Gu Yi's envoy showed great sincerity and wisdom. He detailed Gu Yi's longing for peace and his concern for the common people of the world, while proposing a series of practical peace plans. After hearing this, Cao Cao was deeply moved by Gu Yi's breadth of mind and foresight and began to seriously consider the possibility of peace.

After multiple rounds of negotiations and consultations, Cao Cao and Gu Yi finally reached a peace agreement. They decided to work together to end the war and restore peace and prosperity to the world. After this news spread, the common people of the world cheered and praised Cao Cao and Gu Yi's wisdom and courage. ===== CHAPTER 1478 =====