Chapter 525 Get Terrier

"This matter is very important. Brother Zhou, let's go back first." Zhou Yandao.

When Zhou Yi saw Zhou Yansong's mouth, he was overjoyed and hugged his fist and said, "General Zhou, the general has also admired your talent for a long time. I hope that he can work together for the general in the Xiliang army and return the world to the Han Dynasty. Li Ru, Bingzhou, will not last for a long time. It is not worthy of a talent like General Zhou."

Zhou Yan's eyelids trembled, nodded and shook his head again.

After Zhou Yiyuan left, Zhou Yan frowned and meditated. Jia Rong was the great general of the Han Dynasty. Although the great man today did not have the emperor, the position of this great general was personally sealed by the Emperor of Han. The general had the right to mobilize the soldiers and horses of the world, but what about himself? Is it a Han general? Zhou Yan kept asking back that if he violated Jia Rong's order, wouldn't he be disrespectful to the emperor? He had lived under the rule of the Han Dynasty since childhood, and his reverence for the king was in his bones. It was not that three or two princes jumped out and could be changed at will.

Seeing that Zhou Yi still did not come back after three days, Jia Rong was slightly angry and ordered the soldiers to accelerate the pace of the siege. Thousands of cavalry roared and threw the sandbags in their hands to the moat of Hanoi, stirring up waves. The progress was very amazing. However, the defenders in the city could not help these cavalry. First, the attack distance was a little far, but The other party has elite armor on his body. How can he kill it easily? Unless he is lucky, he can hurt the cavalry through the cracks in the armor.

In less than five days, the Xiliang army can directly attack Jieyang. Jia Rong decided to invest all his troops and attack the city day and night. Even if the soldiers have any losses, they will not hesitate to do so. Zhou Yi is a rare talent in the army. Although the enterprising is slightly insufficient, it is enough to guard one side.

When Zhao Yun learned that Jia Rong waved the army of Meyang, he was not in a hurry. He just firmly contained the Bingzhou army on the front line of Jingling. After the Jieyang City took it, even if the whole Bingzhou fell into the hands of the Xiliang Army, how long could these enemies jump? After receiving Jia Rong's order, Zhao Yun did not hesitate at all and immediately executed it and went to Jingyang. The road is full of the scouts of the Xiliang Army. Whether it is the reinforcements for help or the people passing by, it depends on the face of the Xiliang Army.

Duan Yan in Jingling City was also firmly suppressed. He couldn't move and went out of the city to fight. Without that courage, it was impossible to abandon the city and return to Jinyang. The casualties of the soldiers along the way could not bear the losses.

After Li Ru was seriously ill, his face was slightly pale, and he was also a little weak when he spoke. The Western Liang army was about to come to the city. Needless to say, Li Ru was a five-year-three-year-old general. He had no confidence when he spoke. The loyalty of the generals and soldiers was on the one hand, and the value of the master was not worth it. On the other hand, Ben Li Ru is a traitor. He skillfully seized and occupied Bingzhou. Even if the generals and officials under his rule defected to the Xiliang army, there was no great pressure in his heart. On the contrary, there was some sense of course. In the past, the Xiliang army ruled Bingzhou and ruled benevolent government widely, which is not comparable to today's Li Ru.

Li Ru obviously realized this. He arrested the strong men in the city everywhere and joined the army to strengthen the city defense. Even the merchants in the city have been exploited many times. If there is not enough money and food, Li Ru, a cruel man, can do anything.

In Pengcheng, Guan Yu's face was pale. Cao Jun has filled all the moat. I don't know where Cao Jun got so many siege weapons, and they are all iron packages. It is said that this kind of siege weapon has only appeared in the Xiliang Army. Is it true that Cao Jun and Xiliang? Is there any connection with the army? This idea lingers in Guan Yu's mind. Xiliang's army is rich. You can know it by looking at the Qinglong Yanyue knife in his hand. If Cao Jun gets their support, the whole Xuzhou will be in danger. Thinking of the efforts of the eldest brother for many years, once again because of Cao Cao, Guan Yu's anger in his heart can be imagined. Xiliang Army At present, there is no intersection with Liu Bei. After the Mi family moved from Xuzhou, Liu Bei has never received the support of the Xiliang Army. I don't know whether it is sad or lucky.

Without the support of the Xiliang Army, Xuzhou has a lot less turbulent factors, but the influence of the Cao family and the Mi family is still more than a little worse. The loss of internal affairs talents alone is innumerable. After learning that Mi Zhu defected to Jia Rong in Chang'an, many families secretly became closer and closer to Chang'an, on the surface. They are officials in Xuzhou. Once there is a change, they can rush to Chang'an at any time.

100,000 troops keep attacking Pengcheng, not afraid of death and injury. Although the Xuzhou army has the benefits of the city, the Cao army is extremely brave. In addition, the Cao army did not kill innocent people along the way, which also gives many families the illusions. Cao Cao was born in a family, and his attitude towards the family is naturally a hundred times stronger than that of the Xiliang army, and the family is not Those who hope to protect Xuzhou are some incompetent Xuzhou troops, and their property cannot be guaranteed.

Cao Cao looked at the letters from some families in Xuzhou and smiled at the corners of his mouth.

Guan Yu was injured, and the important task of defending the city when the Cao army attacked the city was completely entrusted to Zhou Cang. At this time, Zhou Cang was just an unknown general under Guan Yu. It was just because of the previous persuasion that Guan Yu left a deep impression, and then entrusted the heavy responsibility, which seemed to be a child's play.

However, Zhou Cang's strength has gradually been recognized by the defenders. He runs to defend, and tries to give a heavy blow to Cao's army who wants to fill the moat again and again. His hard work is remembered by the soldiers. Especially during the period when Cao's siege, Zhou Cang set an example. Food and accommodation are all in the city, many times. Lead the soldiers to extinguish the Cao army that attacked the city wall.

Zhou Cang's performance made Guan Yu very satisfied. When the arrow wound recovered slightly, he hurriedly climbed the wall and took over the command.

Guan Yu is the pillar of the army, a sword, and won the hearts of countless soldiers.

For half a month in a row, Cao's army did not make a good job. He attacked the city again and again and was driven down by the tenacious Xuzhou army, but Cao Cao was not in a hurry at all. He seemed to be waiting for something. Under such a fierce offensive, if there was no movement in the city, it would be a little abnormal.

In Jingyang City, Zhou Yan's face did not have the previous self-confidence. After the moat was filled, the attack of only two hours made the defenders a little unsistful. The 50,000 troops attacked in turn. Under the cover of the elite siege equipment, the losses of the soldiers were reduced to the lowest. The heavily guarded soldiers came out of the well and could always bring There is a bloody storm.

Jia Rong doesn't know how Zhou Yi is doing in Geyang City, but the effect of his own soldiers' attack is still very good. According to such a situation, it only takes half a month to calm down.

"General Zhou, how about the Xiliang Army?" Zhou Yi learned that Zhou Yan was summoned and hurried to come.

Zhou Yan smiled bitterly and said, "It's not sharp, but our army still has the strength to fight, and there are still 30,000 troops in Jinyang City, with enough food and fodder. It's not a moment's achievement for the Xiliang Army to attack." Speaking of this, Zhou Yan regained a little brilliance in his eyes. In his opinion, Li Ru's wisdom is invincible. It would be easy for Jia Rong to lose soldiers and generals and lose the state. Thinking of Li Ru's ability, he naturally thought of some of Li Ru's methods to deal with his generals, and his back was a little cold.

"General Zhou, the bravery of the Xiliang army is well known in the world. The generals and soldiers of the three armies are all elite. The equipment for attacking the city is not what a small Jieyang City can resist. The moat outside the city is filled by the Xiliang Army within ten days. How long can General Zhou lead the soldiers to guard the gengyang?" Zhou Yi knew that the opportunity had come and continued to persuade him: "When the general was in Bingzhou, he was benevolent, and the people felt their kindness. What did Li Ru do during the time of governing Bingzhou? The people suffered and thieves were rampant. Some people had no choice but to gather on the top of the mountain and rob their families. The general's actions to the family may make Bingzhou's world. The family is afraid, but they have not been killed. It seems that the Wei family and the Mi family in Chang'an are both business people. It is not impossible for them to enter the official. The general provides the people with the opportunity to take a higher step, so that they feel full of hope for their lives, rather than the rampant expedition and abrant. Which of the people under the rule of Liangzhou do not praise? The general knew in his heart that the assassination of Dong Zhuo came from the general, which was completely the words of a rebellious person. The general dominated the world, and he was not afraid of gossip. As long as the army captured the Taiyang, and then the soldiers came to Jinyang, Li Ru would face the rebellion in the land of Bingzhou, and no one would follow him. Of."

"Opening the door of Jieyang City is to bring the people of Bingzhou into a happy life. The general is also the benefactor of the people of Bingzhou. The bitter resistance will only make the people of Bingzhou suffer more and more. The general once said that the war consumes supplies, while the supplies of the princes are collected from the people. The general thinks that it is That's not the reason. You have to think of how many people's efforts each arrow is.

Zhou Yan lowered his head feebly. He asked Zhou Yi to come to discuss the Xiliang Army. Zhou Yi and he were from the same hometown and were more or less kind. Moreover, the behavior of the Xiliang Army was not a secret in the whole world. He never wanted to work with Zhou Yi. The two of them joined hands to fight in the battlefield. How happy it was. As Zhou Yan said, there is no point in doing things under Li Ru and surrendering after the city is broken.

"Brother Zhou, don't you hear that loyal ministers don't matter to the two masters?" Zhou Yan said slowly.

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "General Zhou's words are not good. Lv Bu, the general under the general's command, is a former general of Bingzhou, and Zhao Yun is also a general of Youzhou. Even the old general Huang Zhong has defected from Jingzhou. Is the loyal minister not the two masters? Don't General Zhou know how to be loyal to choose the master? What's the use of not a master who appreciates you?

Zhou Yan suddenly relaxed and said, "In this way, there is Lao Zhou in front of the general!"

Zhou Yi was in a good mood. He was able to get Jieyang City without bloodshed. His credit could not be buried, and after this incident, Jia Rong will trust him more. It is not a problem to entrust him with heavy responsibilities. If you want to get a higher position in the Xiliang Army, no one can change it without this. Merit, even if Zhou Yi is talented, it is very difficult to lead the army alone in the army.