Chapter 1595

However, the road for retreat had already been blocked by Liu Bei's troops. During the retreat, Cao Cao's troops were subjected to fierce attacks by Liu Bei's troops and suffered heavy losses.

Cao Cao watched as his trusted generals fell one by one, his heart filled with sorrow and anger. He knew he had been defeated miserably this time, but he was unwilling to admit defeat just like that.

"My lord, we still have a chance!" An advisor walked to Cao Cao's side and said in a low voice. "We can seek reinforcements from Yuan Shao, letting him send troops to attack Liu Bei's rear, so we can take the opportunity to counterattack."

Hearing this, Cao Cao's eyes lit up. "Good! We shall follow your plan. Send someone quickly to seek reinforcements from Yuan Shao!"

"Understood!" The advisor responded and left.

Before long, Yuan Shao received Cao Cao's request for reinforcements. He looked at the contents of the letter, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Hmph! Cao Cao, this scoundrel, actually has a time when he needs my help. However, how can I easily send troops to help? I must first see Liu Bei's strength." Yuan Shao thought to himself.

Thus, Yuan Shao dispatched a messenger to Liu Bei's camp to probe the situation. Liu Bei warmly received the messenger and showed him his strength and determination.

The messenger returned to Yuan Shao and reported Liu Bei's situation one by one. After hearing this, Yuan Shao was shocked. He did not expect Liu Bei to have such powerful strength and firm determination.

"It seems I cannot easily send troops to help Cao Cao. If I am defeated by Liu Bei, my territory will also be threatened." Yuan Shao thought to himself.

Thus, Yuan Shao replied to Cao Cao's letter, stating that he was temporarily unable to send troops to help. After receiving the letter, Cao Cao's heart was filled with disappointment and anger. He knew he had fallen into a desperate situation and could not escape.

At this time, Liu Bei's troops had already broken through Cao Cao's central army. Under the cover of his trusted generals, Cao Cao fought his way out. He fled to a barren mountain, looking at the remnants and defeated troops beside him, his heart filled with sorrow and helplessness.

Cao Cao stood on the peak of the barren mountain, looking at the battlefield where the fires of war were raging in the distance, his heart filled with mixed feelings. He never thought that his lifelong reputation would suffer such a crushing defeat at this moment. The wind whistled past the mountain peak, as if telling of the cruelty and ruthlessness of this battle.

"My lord, what should we do now?" A general covered in wounds walked to Cao Cao's side, his voice trembling slightly. His eyes were filled with fear and confusion about the future.

Cao Cao took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart. He understood that as the lord of an army, he could not fall, and even more so, he could not lose confidence. He had to find a way out for these soldiers who had followed him through life and death.

"We still have a chance." Cao Cao's voice was low but revealed a kind of firmness. "Although Yuan Shao is temporarily unwilling to send troops to help, it does not mean he will never do so. We must persist and wait for the opportunity."

"But, my lord, our grain and supplies are running out, and the soldiers are exhausted. If we continue like this, I fear we won't even have the strength to run away." The general said worriedly.

Cao Cao was silent for a moment, then raised his head, his gaze firmly looking into the distance. "Then go find new sources of grain, and at the same time, we must gather the scattered soldiers as much as possible and reorganize them. As long as we have a breath left, we cannot give up hope."

"Yes, my lord!" Although the general still had doubts in his heart, seeing Cao Cao so firm, he had no choice but to nod in agreement. ===== CHAPTER 1596 =====