Countless dead horses fell to the ground, and some horses were drowned and dying.

Many Xiliang soldiers were swollen from the soak, and their skin was a miserable white color. Some had run out of breath and became extremely cold. Some caught driftwood, but they were still struggling to breathe!

Xuzhou soldiers carried out the breathing ones first, and the military doctors followed, pressed out the water in the chest, and then treated them.

Even though the soldiers and horses of Xiliang are well-informed and have seen great battles, they have never experienced this. Many people were a little dazed, even if they were not dead, this war with lingering fears made them full of shock and fear.

Because this scene covers and subverts their previous understanding.

War is extremely cruel. It turns out that the power of nature can be used by humans!

When the water comes over, it is so cold, so cold, and the feeling of powerlessness floating in it, with no focus at all, makes people feel scared and panicked.

For the first time, Madam Guo saw fear in their eyes, or rather fear!

The soldiers and horses of Xiliang have always been here since they came here, and they are invincible and have never been defeated. Their eyes are arrogant, persistent, paranoid, and they refuse to admit defeat!

Even if they are beheaded by the enemy the next moment, there are countless cavalry following them. They are the same. When one dies, another one of the same will rise. That kind of energy, spirit, and attachment are engraved in the soul and will never be lost.

Afraid of failure, never afraid of death.

However, at this moment, it was overturned!

They would rather be killed in battle than go through this war! Their deaths are unclear, and those who are lucky enough to survive are also confused...

"Statistical casualties..." Madam Guo felt heartbroken.

Soon the scout came and said: "Five hundred and sixty people died, more than 700 people were seriously injured, and many more were slightly injured and coughed up water. The military doctor said that I am afraid that very few people can survive the serious injuries... Because they don't

I know the nature of water, and my lungs are seriously soaked in water, I'm afraid..."

Heavy losses!

Madam Guo was heartbroken when she heard this. These people are all brave warriors. They are all elite cavalry. Just like this, so much has been lost.

"Try your best to treat! Set up camp where you are. If there is a shortage of herbs, ask Shouchun for help!" Lady Guo said.

"Yes!" The messenger went to deliver the message.

Another person came and said: "General, there are almost no horses left alive!"

"..." Madam Guo sighed, feeling even more heartbroken. These are all good horses from the plateau, but they can only be reduced to meat.

"Slaughter on the spot!" Madam Guo said: "Reward the injured!"

"Yes!" He obeyed.

Although it is said to be a reward, people who eat horse meat will actually cry. People in Xiliang eat beef, mutton, and horse meat, but most of them eat sick horses, weak horses, or horses of little use.

I can’t bear to eat it.

Who would eat his own horse unless he was surrounded and cornered?!

And now, in this situation...even if there is meat, who wouldn't be sad?!

However, Madam Guo must make this decision on her behalf. Because Ma Chao has not been found yet, there is no one who can make the decision!

Madam Guo continued to search, and then she found Ma Chao on a high slope.

He is extremely embarrassed and has a very wolfish character. He is also the kind of person who is unrestrained, explosive, and extremely conceited. At this time, he is holding on to the driftwood in his hand, even if the water has receded.

. His eyes were slightly red, like a local dog. Only his angry eyes showed his extremeness and unwillingness.

Madam Guo stepped forward, and Ma Chao stared at her with extremely fierce red eyes. Wherever Madam Guo went, he would stare at her!

For this kind of virtue, just be the same as Ma Chao!

Madam Guo breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him looking stimulated. It was better than being confused and confused. If he was really stimulated and turned into a fool, she would be really dumbfounded.

Madam Guo said nothing and sat down on the stone opposite him. Although the water receded on the slope, there were still traces of water stains. Not long ago, this place was a miserable hell!

Ma Chao didn't make any movement. He sat there and watched the Xuzhou soldiers carrying people away one by one down the slope. When the wind blew, he was soaked to the skin. His cold lips turned white with just a shudder. But there was a little blood stain on the corner of his lips.

I’m afraid I won’t be willing to be bitten by myself!

Then, somehow, the tears, which had probably been accumulated for a long time, slipped silently from my eyes.

If you are defeated, even if you die to the last man, a brave man will never shed a tear!

In the eyes of Xiliang people, this is the sign of weakness.

However, this water forced him to be vulnerable and accept the reality.

Madam Guo didn't say anything, just looked at him.

At this time, no one asked Ma Chao to come near him. It wasn't until he couldn't hold on anymore and passed out from the cold that Madam Guo asked someone to carry him out of Wangpo and into the camp to ask for military doctors to take care of him!

With so many casualties, it’s no wonder he behaved like this.

After all, you are still young, so you can accept defeat, but this water cannot be accepted easily no matter what.

However, precisely because you are young and encounter failures and lessons early, you may be able to grow faster!

In fact, all the generals sympathized with him. So they spared no effort to take care of the injured. Not only did they cook the horse meat until it was fragrant, they also added herbs, vegetables, rice crackers and the like to the injured.

It’s just that many people still can’t hold on.

Many people with minor injuries shed silent tears while eating horse meat, which was heartbreaking.

Perhaps compared to casualties, this psychological injury is more incurable. It takes more time to wake up.

Their physical condition is not optimistic either, because they rarely soak in water, and when they are washed by the sewage and frozen, some people with minor injuries begin to develop high fevers, and inexplicably the fever refuses to go down!

Many even slightly injured people died just like that!

Died from the cold!

Wind-chill was a particularly terrible disease in ancient times. In modern times, it is equivalent to influenza. Once you catch it, you are lucky if you can survive it.

The military doctor thought that in addition to the cold, there might be bacterial infection. Unfortunately, everything happened too fast. Some medicines were not enough.

After two days of struggling, the number of people who died was greatly reduced. Only then did things really stabilize.

Lady Guo came to see Ma Chao in the military tent.

Ma Chao's fever had subsided, but she still didn't speak. Her eyes were red and red. The military doctor whispered to her: "...I stayed up day and night. It's a miracle that the fever can be reduced. It's also because of my good health. Otherwise..." Most people would die early.

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Madam Guo signaled him to go out, and went up and sat across from him. This Ma Chao was actually a good person. Although he was indeed a bear, he could also be bad at times. But when he was defeated, he was defeated miserably. He did not take his anger out on others, unlike some generals.

If you feel unhappy, you will kill the innocent people around you.

If this guy has hurts in his heart, he keeps them to himself. In fact, such a person is sometimes so public that it makes people hate him, but he doesn’t make people hate him for long.

"Meng Qi, are you planning to go back to Xiliang or Xuzhou?" Lady Guo said.

Ma Chao paused for a long time and then sneered: "After being defeated like this, what's the point of returning to Xiliang?!"

"So, do you want to imitate the overlord and draw your sword to kill yourself?" Madam Guo was not polite to him. For this kind of person, it is useless for you to persuade him politely or gently.

Sure enough, Ma Chao's red eyes glared over and looked at her.

"It's just one defeat. Which famous general from ancient to modern times has never been defeated?!" Lady Guo said, "It's not a shame."

Ma Chao remained silent, obviously her words were not convincing.

"Why don't you go back to Xuzhou? If your troops are lost, Xuzhou will lend you troops and food, and then go back to Xiliang." Lady Guo said.

"What about you?! You want to leave!?" Ma Chao said.

"A letter from Xuzhou asked me to go to Xiangyang to intercept Cai Hao, but it was already too late." Lady Guo said, "But I still want to go and have a look, and I will station troops early to make preparations. If Cai Hao returns to Jingzhou, he will send heavy troops to Xiangyang. Xiangyang

I feel uneasy outside Shouchun."

Ma Chao had no interest in Xiangyang and Jingzhou at this time, and only said: "...I will continue to pursue Liu Bei!"

Madam Guo paused, a little speechless, and said: "...if you fall into a pit once, do you still have to stare at it?!"

"I'm not willing to give in!" Ma Chao said.

He took a deep look at her, and he was actually very grateful to her. It was because of him that her best opportunity to intercept Cai Mao was delayed. It was also because of her that he was saved. Otherwise, the death and injury would have been more serious.

But I can’t express my gratitude.

Finally, I shut up.

Mrs. Guo didn't understand, so she said: "If Commander Pang was on Meng Qi's side, this plan would be able to prevent it. This disaster would not have happened!"

Ma Chao said nothing.

Madam Guo was really afraid that he would fall into Liu Bei's trap because he was trying to kill him, so she said: "It's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge in ten years..."

Ma Chao sneered: "I am not a gentleman..."

Madam Guo really didn't know what to say, so she could only advise: "Why don't you send a letter and call Pang Tong back. Let's discuss and decide!"

Ma Chao originally planned to go his own way, but after hearing this, he said in a rare way: "I will letter."

Madam Guo also breathed a sigh of relief. It was not easy to talk to this person. I always felt a kind of paranoid pressure.

But it's okay to remind him. He knows at least that no matter how strong a general is, without a military advisor to remind him, if he doesn't listen, defeat will be obvious.

Only after experiencing a great defeat can you learn to cherish it. Only then can you gain a profound enlightenment.
To be continued...