Gongsun Zhan's army was around, blocking several roads to Linzi.

Zhang Ming made an assessment, this Gongsun Zhan's army was more than 60,000, and he also drew back from the troops that dealt with Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao was in Jizhou, taking the opportunity to expand and develop.

Gongsun Chan is now in a dilemma, he is against the three parties, and at this time he has been encroaching on Liu Yu's territory and power.

Gongsun Chan swelled.

At this time, to control Zhang Ming, he wants to take Qingzhou back completely.

After studying with Xi Zhicai, Zhang Ming said: "We should show weakness appropriately, or deal with Yuan Shao with Gongsun Zhan, otherwise we will beat Gongsun Zhan, and Yuan Shao will come out, which will be very unfavorable to us." ”

"Lord, my subordinates feel that Gongsun Chan will definitely want to take advantage of the lord, and after we send troops, he is likely to attack us after the incident." Xi Zhicai said.

"Then it depends on who has the best means, if Gongsun Chan agrees, we will send troops together, if not, then fully retreat, give up other county seats, and only defend Linzi City."

The two discussed, so Zhang Ming wrote to Gongsun Zhan.

"Lord, ask for a high price, so that Gongsun Chan will believe it."

"Well, then ask for another twenty cities, and let Gongsun Chan retreat."

Zhang Ming has conditions to help send troops, that is, to ask for the city of Qingzhou.

Soon the letter was delivered, and Zhang Ming waited for news.

Gongsun Chan had actually been investigating, and he was going to find an opportunity to give Zhang Ming a fatal blow.

But Zhang Ming didn't give him a chance.

The letter was sent to Gongsun Chan, who was furious when he saw it.

"This Zhang Ming doesn't think that if you win a game, you can bully me."

Gongsun Chan was so angry that he threw the letter away.

In the big tent, there were two clan brothers, Gongsun Fan said: "Big brother, how do we respond? ”

"Don't respond first, step up the investigation, and start a war when you find an opportunity."

Now, Zhang Ming is already a thorn in Gongsun Zhan's heart.

Two days later, Zhang Ming received no response, so he called a few of his subordinates.

"Gongsun Zhan is afraid that he will not agree with us to attack Yuan Shao together, if he wants to solve us first, then we will give him a chance."

"Give up all the other county seats, retreat to Linzi, and let Gongsun Chan fight a dozen."

Xi Zhicai said: "Lord, this Linzi has been transformed by us, and he may not be able to enter after fighting for half a year, so his subordinates suggested that 10,000 cavalry be placed outside the city and 20,000 infantry can defend the city." ”

"Okay, then you defend the city, and I, Yide, and Zilong will lead 10,000 troops outside."

There are opera talents and Xu Huang in the city, safe and worry-free.

Once the plan was made, the crowd took action.

Soon, all the people in the other counties were withdrawn.

Then, the salt trade will have to be partially stopped, and the transportation of people will have to be stopped.

Zhang Ming also just asked Liaodong to digest it, Liaodong wants to settle a large number of displaced people, and it is too busy, so let Liaodong get familiar with it for a while before doing it.

Zhang Ming and the others fully retreated, and Gongsun Zan led a large army to surround Linzi City.

Besieged but not attacked, Gongsun Chan did not attack immediately.

Gongsun Fan said to Gongsun Zhan: "Big brother, Zhang Ming and the 10,000 troops have already left Linzi and don't know where to go. ”

"10,000 troops, but troublesome."

Gongsun Chan thought for a while and said, "Let us tighten our guard in the rear, and pay attention to protecting our grain and grass." ”

Xi Zhicai and Xu Huang watched calmly from the city.

This time, Gongsun Chan prepared a large number of siege equipment.

"Military division, it's been two days, and the enemy hasn't attacked yet, it's not because the lord is threatening with troops outside, they don't dare to attack." Xu Huang said.

"Will attack, Gongsun Chan wants to completely defeat us now."

"Why don't I go out of town and challenge them." Xu Huang said.

"It's okay, I'll guard the gates for you at the head of the city, so that they won't take the opportunity to rush in."

So, Xu Huang took 3,000 people out of the city to challenge.

Xu Huang went to war, and Gongsun Chan was very surprised.

Gongsun Chan personally faced the battle, and the two fought alone, fighting for dozens of rounds.

After that, there was a tie and each returned with his troops.

Gongsun Chan was in the camp, and the generals gathered.

"There will be a full-scale attack tomorrow, that Zhang Ming is outside with his troops, we must prevent him from sneaking attack."

Gongsun Chan gave the order, and the whole army moved.

The next day, a fierce attack on Linzi City was launched.

Several generals, each leading the troops, carried out round after round of fierce attacks.

In the city, Xu Huang and Xi Zhicai each defended a city wall and easily coped with it.

On the first day of the battle, Gongsun Chan lost more than 2,000 people.

At night, Gongsun Chan called the general again.

"Big brother, why is this city so strong, I'm afraid it won't be able to be breached in a short time." Gongsun Yue said.

Gongsun Zhan also found out that he originally planned to fight it within ten days and take full control of Qingzhou.

However, Zhang Ming and their defenses were strong, and they couldn't beat them down.

The people deliberated and continued the attack the next day.

After attacking for five days in a row, he still regretted not moving Linzi City.

As a result, Gongsun Chan stopped the attack, but trapped Linzi City and did not allow anyone to enter or leave.

This drama Zhicai and Xu Huang became alone, without any support.

If it is an ordinary person, it will not be long before the morale of the army will be broken.

However, after ten days of siege, the city was still very calm.

The people were greatly affected, but Zhang Ming and they had already prepared, and the people hoarded grain and timber very early.

For ten days, Gongsun Chan was under great pressure.

Ten days without any progress.

If this continues, Gongsun Zhan's entire power will be affected.

Supplies can be raised in Qingzhou.

Gongsun Chan continued to besiege the city and dug trenches outside the city to prepare for a long-term siege.

However, there was still no reaction from the city.

Another five days have passed, and it has been half a month.

"They have all become lonely cities, and after a few more days of siege, they will be persuaded to surrender to the city." Gongsun Chan said.

Generally, it is not difficult to attack a lonely city, Gongsun Chan also thought it was easy, and he even thought that Zhang Ming would soon give up the city and preserve his strength.

However, for half a month, there was still no movement.

"Big brother, give me 10,000 soldiers and horses, and I'll go and knock down Linzi City." Gongsun Yue said.

Gongsun Zhan shook his head and said, "Wait, I ambushed soldiers and horses in Youbeiping, and Zhang Ming is likely to take advantage of our army to sneak attack my Youbeiping." ”

If Zhang Ming is clever enough, in order to understand the siege of Linzi City, it is the best choice for him to attack Youbeiping.

As long as you attack Youbeiping, then Gongsun Chan must come back to help.

Therefore, Gongsun Zhan's plan is actually Liaodong.

As long as the army in Liaoxi is eliminated by him, then Zhang Ming's entire force will be empty, and he will be able to attack all the way to Liaodong.

"Big brother is smart."

So, Gongsun Zhan and them continued to besiege Linzi.

However, a month has passed, and there has been no movement.

No one on the right Beiping side has attacked, and more importantly, Zhang Ming's 10,000 troops out of the city have not moved for a long time.

Gongsun Chan has been sending people to investigate, but the result of the investigation is that Zhang Ming's 10,000 cavalry has been wandering outside without a target.

The one-month siege made Gongsun Chan very anxious.