Back to Chaoyang County.

After Ji Ling's persuasion to surrender to no avail, he immediately stationed outside the city.

After Cai Mao saw that the army led by Ji Ling was stationed, he immediately said to Wen Ping: "Zhongye, Yuan Shu's army is coming to the city, and I order you to lead the army to garrison the east gate." ”

"The last general obeys!"

Following.

Ji Ling led his troops to line up outside Chaoyang County, preparing to attack the city.

Wen Ping, who was stationed at the east gate, saw that Yuan Shujun was waiting in formation, and he immediately dispatched troops and horses to gather on the city tower.

Besides, after Ji Ling's 50,000 army set up a formation, he immediately ordered: "General Lu, have you seen that drawbridge in Chaoyang County?" I command you to lead 5,000 troops to cut down the drawbridge and pave the way for our army. ”

When Lu Bu heard this, he immediately agreed, because he didn't take the Jingzhou army to heart at all.

Soon, Lu Bu led 5,000 soldiers to charge towards the drawbridge.

After Wen Ping, who was on the tower of the city, saw Lu Bu leading the army rushing over, he suddenly thought to himself: 'Lu Fengxian, although your martial arts are not as good as me!' But this battle of defending the city is my forte, and today I will definitely let you taste the strength of the Jingzhou army. ’

When he thought of this, the five thousand soldiers led by Lu Bu were finally about to approach the drawbridge.

Seeing this, Wen Ping immediately shouted loudly: "Archers prepare!" ”

The two thousand archers on the tower were ready to draw their bows as soon as they received the order.

At this time, the soldiers under Lu Bu's command also set up the ladder on the moat.

When the soldiers under Lu Bu's command began to cross the river, Wen Ping immediately shouted to let go.

After receiving the order, the archers fired sharp arrows at the soldiers of Lu Bu's army.

Because the Jingzhou navy is good at archery, the arrows they shoot are basically all arrows.

It was just a rain of arrows, and Lu Bu's vanguard was basically wiped out.

Seeing this, the second round of troops also began to cross the river with small round shields.

Although the second round of troops was protected by small round shields, the Jingzhou army's archery skills were very good, and they all aimed at the thighs, arms and other unprotected positions of the soldiers to shoot.

When the second round of troops was also defeated and retreated, Lu Bu suddenly gritted his teeth in anger, but he didn't have any particularly good solutions.

Ji Ling, who was watching the battle, saw that the archery skills of the Jingzhou army were so good, and he immediately ordered Mingjin, because continuing to attack would only increase casualties.

After Lu Bu heard the sound of gold, he immediately reluctantly led his troops to retreat.

After that, Ji Ling collected his troops and returned to the camp and convened everyone to discuss the matter.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in today's battle, I can be regarded as having learned the archery skills of the Jingzhou army, and it is not a wise choice to attack it."

At this time, Lu Bu stood up and replied: "General Ji, I am willing to lead my troops to rush and kill again!" ”

"General Lu, today you have also seen the archery skills of the Jingzhou army, it's not that I don't believe you, it's really the archery skills of the Jingzhou army, if I agree to your request, the soldiers will only die in vain."

Hearing this, Lu Bu immediately put down his cruel words and said: "General Ji, I, Lu Bu, have been fighting in the south and north for decades, how can this moat stop me?" I am willing to make a military order, if I can't seize the bridge and pave the way, I will ask General Ji to behead me. ”

Seeing Lu Bu say this, Ji Ling hesitated and suddenly replied: "Since General Lu has such pride, then if I Ji Ling does not agree, it will be too uninteresting, and tomorrow I will ask General Lu to lead another 5,000 soldiers to charge." ”

"Not five thousand, only five hundred archers."

When they heard this, Ji Ling and Yang Hong were shocked, because they didn't know what Lu Bu planned to do at all, and as for Zhang Liao and Wei Yue, they were not shocked at all, because they had already guessed Lu Bu's intentions.

At this time, Yang Hong, who was surprised, said loudly: "General Lu, there is no child's play in the army, you really only need five hundred archers?" ”

"Yang Changshi, I really only need five hundred archers."

Seeing that Lu Bu had already affirmed it, Ji Ling immediately continued: "General Lu, you made a military order just now. ”

"General Ji, rest assured, since I dare to make a military order, I will be completely sure to seize the bridge and pave the way."

Ji Ling saw that Lu Bu had made up his mind, and he immediately continued: "Since this is the case, then we will see you tomorrow, and everyone will go back to rest." ”

After receiving the order, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao and Wei Yue retreated first.

When Yang Hong was about to leave, Ji Ling stopped him and said, "Yang Changshi, stay here!" ”

"What else is going on with General Ji?"

"Yang Changshi, I'm a little worried that Lu Bu won't be able to complete the task, once Lu Bu fails, do I really want to behead Lu Bu? Beheading Lu Bu can only cut off one arm. ”

"There are only you and me and Lu Bu's old department in the camp today, I think so, if Lu Bu fails tomorrow, we will abandon Lu Bu's military order, not only Yang Changshi's intentions? No one else knew about it anyway. ”

After thinking about it, Yang Hong suddenly replied: "General Ji, Lu Bu is a rare fierce general, if the lord wants to achieve that goal, I am afraid it will be a little difficult without Lu Bu's help, I think it will be according to what General Ji said!" ”

Seeing that Yang Hong also agreed, Ji Ling let Yang Hong leave.

Following.

Lu Bu really only ordered five hundred archers to accompany him.

When Wen Ping of Chaoyang County saw Lu Bu only showing up with five hundred archers, he was very puzzled and thought: "What does this Lu Bu want?" ’

Because he couldn't figure out Lu Bu's intentions, Wen Ping didn't dare to act rashly for the time being.

Besides, after Ji Ling saw that Lu Bu and the five hundred archers were ready, he immediately ordered the soldiers to beat the drums to make a strong voice.

Hearing the sound of drums, Lu Bu immediately ordered: "Soldiers listen to my orders and march slowly with me." ”

When the five hundred archers heard this, they immediately formed a phalanx and followed Lu Bu forward.

Lu Bu estimated the ultimate range of the Jingzhou army as he walked.

After Lu Bu's army reached the limit of the Jingzhou army's range, he immediately ordered to stop moving forward.

Seeing this scene, not only Wen Ping was stunned, but even the people on Ji Ling's side were puzzled, except for Zhang Liao and Wei Yue.

Turn back to Lu Bu here.

As the five hundred archers stopped moving forward according to the order, he suddenly said loudly: "All the soldiers listen to the order, I order you to aim at the rope of the drawbridge and shoot five in a row. ”

Hearing this, the five hundred archers all looked at each other, because Lu Bu's request was really a bit unbelievable.

Seeing that the five hundred archers were not ready, Lu Bu immediately said angrily: "If you don't obey the order, cut it!" ”

Upon hearing this, although the five hundred archers did not know what Lu Bu planned to do, when they heard the slash, they immediately opened their bows and arrows and prepared them.

The Jingzhou soldiers at the head of the city immediately laughed when they saw this scene, because they thought that Lu Bu's five hundred archers were planning to shoot at them.

When Wen Ping saw that the Jingzhou army was relaxed, he did not relax his vigilance, because there must be a demon when things go wrong, but he didn't figure out Lu Bu's intentions for the time being, so he also let the Jingzhou soldiers wantonly laugh at Lu Bu.

Back to Lu Bu's side.

Seeing that the five hundred archers were ready, Lu Bu immediately ordered the arrows to be released.

Five hundred archers then aimed at the ropes of the drawbridge and began to shoot.

Because five hundred archers shot into the air, the Jingzhou army in Chaoyang County suddenly laughed even more wantonly.

When Wen Ping saw this, he felt a little uneasy.

After the five hundred archers finished shooting a round, Lu Bu immediately observed the rope of the suspension bridge, because the five hundred archers were not marksmen, so none of them hit the rope of the suspension bridge, but through the intensive shooting of the five hundred soldiers, the rope of the suspension bridge also appeared a slight crack.