Chapter 1594: A Crushing Defeat! Another Crushing Defeat!

"Report! My lord, we have just detected that Cao Cao has dispatched many troops to various commanderies and counties in Jingzhou, seemingly preparing to attack them!" A scout rushed into the camp tent and reported to Liu Bei, who was sitting in the main seat.

Hearing this, Liu Bei's brow furrowed. He stood up, his gaze like a torch. "What? Cao Cao actually dares to take the initiative to attack various commanderies and counties? He is seeking his own death!"

At this time, Zhuge Liang, who was sitting to the side, gently shook the feather fan in his hand and smiled slightly. "My lord, do not worry. Cao Cao's move is exactly what we have been hoping for. He is dispersing his forces, which is a good opportunity for us to defeat them one by one."

Hearing this, the worry in Liu Bei's heart eased slightly. He looked at Zhuge Liang. "Then, according to the military advisor's opinion, how should we respond?"

Zhuge Liang stood up, walked to the map, and pointed to the locations of the commanderies and counties in Jingzhou. "We can divide our forces into multiple routes, each led by a capable general, to attack Cao Cao's troops separately. At the same time, we can dispatch a surprise force to strike directly at Cao Cao's central army, disrupting his deployment."

Hearing this, Liu Bei nodded in agreement. "Good! We shall follow the military advisor's plan. Pass the order down: let generals like Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun each lead their troops to attack Cao Cao's forces separately. At the same time, let Huang Zhong lead a surprise force to strike directly at Cao Cao's central army."

"Understood!" The messenger responded and left.

Before long, the various routes of troops set out one after another, launching fierce attacks on Cao Cao's forces. On the battlefield, blades flashed, shadows danced, and the sounds of killing shook the heavens.

Cao Cao, in the central army tent, listened to the sounds of war drums and killing shouts coming from outside, his brow furrowed. He did not expect Liu Bei to react so quickly, and to divide his forces into multiple routes, catching him somewhat off guard.

"My lord, it's bad! Our troops have been attacked by Liu Bei in various commanderies and counties, and we have suffered heavy losses!" A general rushed into the central army tent and reported to Cao Cao.

Hearing this, Cao Cao was consumed by rage. "Liu Bei, this scoundrel, actually dares to be so bold! Pass the order down: let all routes of troops hold their positions firmly, and no one is allowed to retreat!"

"Understood!" The general responded and left.

However, although Cao Cao's troops fought hard to resist, they were still retreating steadily under Liu Bei's multi-route attacks. At this time, the surprise force led by Huang Zhong had quietly approached Cao Cao's central army.

"Report! My lord, Huang Zhong's troops have approached our central army!" A scout rushed into the central army tent and reported to Cao Cao.

Hearing this, Cao Cao was shocked. "What? Huang Zhong actually dares to strike directly at my central army? Pass the order down: let all troops move toward the central army, and we must protect the central army!"

"Understood!" The generals responded and left.

However, Huang Zhong's troops were already like a tiger descending from the mountain, unstoppable. They quickly broke through Cao Cao's defensive line and pressed directly toward the central army.

Cao Cao looked at Huang Zhong's approaching troops, his heart filled with terror. He did not expect Liu Bei to have such a valiant general, nor did he expect his own troops to be so vulnerable.

"My lord, retreat quickly! If we don't retreat now, it will be too late!" A trusted general pulled on Cao Cao's sleeve and anxiously advised.

Cao Cao looked at the battlefield before him, his heart filled with unwillingness and helplessness. He knew he could no longer turn the tide of the war and could only retreat to save his life.

"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" Cao Cao gave the order to retreat. ===== CHAPTER 1595 =====