Chapter 216 Can't afford to drag

The enemy has been on guard for a long time!

Huang Zhong's mind flashed with thunder, and he suddenly stopped his pace. He looked at the enemy who was waiting at the head of the city, and suddenly woke up.

"Withdraw, the whole army will retreat."

The prerequisite for this battle is a surprise attack, so Huang Zhong did not set up a formation. He just wanted to use his surprise to attack the head of the city, and then the big thing was settled.

But now, the enemies in the city are already ready and the bows and crossbows are ready. In this case, launching an attack with such a chaotic position is tantamount to seeking death.

Experienced Huang Zhong, it is impossible for him not to know this truth. Therefore, when he was sure that the enemy was already on guard, he decisively gave up the siege and ordered the retreat without hesitation.

However, after all, it's a step late.

Under the order to retreat, most of the soldiers did not know it, but still rushed forward with their usual surnames, and in a blink of an eye, they had reached the moat.

On the head of the city, the arrogant general sneered: "Zhuge military division really expected things like a god. Liu Fengguo really used the trick of stealing the Yishui path. Humph, it's such a loss, otherwise how can I, Yang Yi, show my skills?"

It turned out that after Jiang Wan got the news of Meng Da's "pseudo-defeat", he sent someone to the front line of Lucheng to report the news overnight.

After learning the news, Zhuge Liang speculated that Liu Feng's attack on Wu County could not be successful, and it was possible to smuggle through the Yishui path. Therefore, he suggested that Liu Bei urgently issue a military order to dispatch a thousand soldiers and horses from the army besieging Jiangzhou. Led by Yang Yi, he rushed down to Yangqu to garrison.

Yang Yi stared at night and on her way. In the past, she grabbed the sheep canal. On the one hand, she strengthened the city defense, and on the other hand, she sent scouts to the south to spy on the situation of the Yishui path.

As Zhuge Liang speculated, as soon as Yang Yi arrived, he knew that an enemy of thousands of people was marching in the direction of the sheep canal on the Yishui path.

According to the intelligence, Yang Yi made sufficient preparations in advance. She expected that this surprise enemy would take the opportunity to rob the city, so she had already secretly laid a crossbow in the city, waiting for the enemy to be caught off guard at this time.

Yang Yi did it.

Huang Zhong, who retreated, suffered countless casualties under the attack of the dense rain of arrows in the city.

Huang Zhong, who was defeated, collected the defeated army and the number of casualties reached 500.

At dawn, Huang Zhong was 20 miles away from the Yangqu and went down the mountain. He sent me to inquire secretly. Only then did he know that the soldiers and horses in the city had just entered the city a few days ago. In this way, Huang Zhong knew that Pang Tong's surprise attack plan had been seen through.

In desperation, Huang Zhong did not dare to attack the city again. He had to divide his troops to collect food in the surrounding villages. On the same time, he sent people to return along the original road to report to Liu Feng about the failure of the surprise attack and ask him to show him how to use troops next.

A few days later, Liu Feng, who was making a big bluff in front of Wu County, received the information of Huang Zhong's defeat.

In the Chinese military account, Liu Feng held the information silk book in his hand and read it over and over again. He couldn't help sighing: "This strategy is mostly seen through by Zhuge Liang. This person is really a difficult role to deal with. It seems that if you want to break through Jianping, you have to attack.

Ma Yu's face also showed an amazement. He was shocked by Pang Tong's game of chess, which was expected to be the first opportunity. Unexpectedly, it was still seen through by Kong Ming. The wisdom of the two was unfathomable and could not be surpassed by himself.

"Yourscount, our army is only 20,000, and there are three or four thousand people defending the city. In addition, this Wuxian city is dangerous. If you attack hard, I'm afraid it will take time. Once Liu Bei is dragged down to attack Chengdu, it will be meaningless for this battle to continue."

Ma Yu's concerns are right. His hasty western expedition is to grab time with Liu Bei. Liu Zhang has carried Liu Bei's fierce attack for more than a year. It is still unknown how long he can last. He must not consume precious time in these mountains.

Walking in the tent, his sword eyebrows were deep, and Liu Feng seemed to be in a helpless and embarrassing situation.

Zhou Yu of Hefei, how long can delay Cao Wei is also unknown. If the battle of Hefei ends soon and Cao Wei's army comes to Xiangyang again, what should he do?

What should Liu Zhang do if he can't hold on to the moment when he can get through the road to Shu?

What should I do if Sun Quan loses in the battle of Hefei and turns his head and stares at the fat meat in Jingzhou?

All kinds of assumptions and uneasiness are all attributed to the strong city guarded by Jiang Wan in front of him. Liu Feng suddenly regretted why he failed to grab Liu Bei and pull Jiang Wan, a rising star, under his command.

Is it possible that the place in Wu County is a sad place to sacrifice me, Liu Feng, and make your Jiang Wan's name?

As he was sighing, Ma Yan, who also had the same eyebrows, suddenly lit up and lowered his voice, but said excitedly, "Master, I have come up with a plan that may help you break through Wu County."

A counselor is always not enough. Even a counselor like Pang Tong, there will still be times when he can't be counted. Although Ma Yu's plan is not as good as Pang Tong's, every time the light appears, it can always bring surprise to Liu Feng.

"What's the plan for young children?" Liu Feng couldn't wait to ask.

Ma Yu secretly gave a look, and Liu Feng took away all the attendants around him, and even the soldiers guarding at the gate were far away.

When he was no longer in sight and ears, Ma Jian just came up with his plan.

After listening to Ma's whimsical ideas, Liu Feng's mouth showed a proud sneer.

....................................Hefei.

The news of the breach of the embankment shocked the whole city of Hefei. Anyone who knows a little about geography knows what it means.

This means that Hefei has become a lonely city hanging in the south.

I thought that Cao Jian's army would soon arrive, but in a blink of an eye, Zhang Liao and others saw Zhou Yu's fierce means again.

It is better to break through the dike and drown countless innocent civilians, but also to stop Cao Yan's army from going south. Zhou Yu's determination to seize Hefei can be seen from this.

However, the news of the breach of the embankment made Zhang Liao and Le Jin, two generals who were hostile to each other and dissatisfied with each other, make some concessions to each other. It seemed that they were in a desperate situation, which made them realize that only by cooperating with each other could they defend this lonely city.

In fact, in addition to losing contact with Shouchun, the whole situation in Hefei City has not yet reached an unbearable level.

Xiaoyaojin lost Li Dian and nearly 2,000 soldiers and horses, as well as almost all the cavalry in the war, but there were still more than 5,000 elite troops in the city. In addition, Hefei City was painstakingly managed by the late Yangzhou assassin Liu Fu for many years. The city was extremely strong. It resisted the attack of the 50,000 troops of the Wu people with 5,000 soldiers and horses. As long as it was properly defended, it was not You can't hold on.

The most important thing is that the food and fodder hoarded in the city is enough to support the whole city's military and civilians for a year. As long as there is enough food for everyone to eat, people's uneasiness is always just a matter of fur.

After Zhang Le reconciled, they quickly appeased people's hearts and lied to the inside that Cao Qian's army was already on the way. Wu Dishan became more and more chaotic and cut off the grain path of the Wu army. The Wu people were short of food and would soon retreat without fighting.

Zhang Le's soothing words are not completely nonsense.

Zhou Yu is indeed short of food. Since the last invasion of Cao's south, at least 70,000 Wu troops have been in a state of war for half a year.

Cao Yan's soldiers and horses are basically professional soldiers. There is no need to worry about affecting grain production, but Wu Jun is all semi-professional soldiers. If you put down your weapons, you are a petty farmer, and if you pick up weapons, you are a soldier.

More than 70,000 young people have been unable to return to the fields for a long time, and this year's autumn grain production reduction has become a foreground. If it hadn't been for Zhou Yu's beautiful beginning, first Xiaoyaojin won a great victory, and then flooded Huainan, so that Sun Quan would have more confidence in him. I'm afraid Sun Quan would have to force him to withdraw his army because of the food problem.

Even so, Sun Quan gave Zhou Yu only three months to capture Hefei, that is to say, if he can't take Hefei before the autumn harvest, he must withdraw his troops.

In fact, it won't take three months for Cao Yan to repair the embankment. At that time, without Sun Quan's order, Zhou Yu himself would retreat back to Jiangdong.

Time was tight, and Huainan was flooded. After completing the siege of Hefei, the generals asked to fight one after another to seize this precious time and pull out the thorn in Hefei.

Zhou Yu did not suppress the active surnames of the soldiers, and immediately ordered a siege of Hefei City on all sides.

Five thousand troops, ladders, rushing cars, and trebu-throwers were used to attack the city, and launched three consecutive day and night attacks on Hefei City.

Among the generals, many of them participated in the battle of Jiangling with Zhou Yu. They also had rich experience in attacking such strong cities, but Zhang Le's ability to defend the city was no less than their offensive strength. With the help of 5,000 infantry and various means, they used various means to resolve the stormy offensive of the Wu army one by one.

After three days, Hefei City even had a piece of skin, but the Wu people paid the price of more than a thousand deaths and injuries.

Three days later, Zhou Yu decisively ordered to stop the siege, and in the following days, there was no movement.

"Governor, the soldiers are in high spirits. Why don't you order the siege for a long time?"

In the big account, Ling Tong was a little anxious, and his mood also represented most of the generals.

Zhou Yu said lightly, "The two generals in the city have quite some tricks. You have seen the effect of the attack a few days ago. I can no longer take the names of the soldiers and make such useless attempts."

"That being said, didn't the governor decide the water of peony just to fight for this precious siege time? Our army has more food and less food, and the enemy has less food. Procrastination will only be bad for us. Ling Tong sighed that he was still clear about the advantages and disadvantages of the enemy and us.

Zhou Yu doesn't know this interest. As a general, he may be able to attack the city regardless of his life, but as a commander, he has to look at the overall situation.

If you attack Hefei and pay a heavy price, how can Cao's army resist with a tragic victory?

Buried in the account for several days, Zhou Yu was so sad about it.

Looking at Ling Tong's anxious expression, suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in Zhou Yu's eyes.

The corners of the ruddy mouth rose slightly, and the handsome face showed a confident smile.

He immediately wrote down an order and handed it to Ling Tong: "Quickly spread my order to the whole army. These days, everyone doesn't do anything else, just do it for me."

Ling Tong took over the general, and a face was suddenly occupied by unprecedented confusion.

(to be continued)