"This..." Wei Yan was shocked: "Shield! ”

Puff puff...

Unfortunately, there were not many shield soldiers around him (and even if they were, they could not withstand a wide range of spear attacks), and the soldiers who stood there were thrown and killed, and a small half fell.

Taking advantage of this short time, the cavalry took out the prepared spears again, but this time, they did not throw them again, because they were their weapons. Each man carried only two spears, and the extra spear was thrown to disrupt the enemy before charging into battle. In order to create the best opportunity for the subsequent rush.

Now Wei Yan's shield array has been in chaos, many soldiers have fallen, and there is a gap.

The cavalry was fast and rushed over at once.

"Don't mess up, don't mess around... Obstruct! Wei Yan pushed aside the soldiers in front of him and hurriedly ran to the front. But it was still a step too late, and the cavalry of the brigade rushed over, and the spear array was crushed at the touch of a button.

Wei Yan was also buried in the enemy group.

"Kill..."

You can't resist the onslaught of the enemy, you can only fight to the death. Wei Yan stabilized his body, took the soldiers around him, and killed back, trying to return to the shield array and command the enemy.

"It's over..." The two armies fought each other, and the shield array was broken through, and they had to disperse to meet the enemy. Wei Yan couldn't help sighing, seeing the opportunity to make great achievements slip away from his eyes, he felt really uncomfortable.

"Still, do your best." With his army, he continued to fight, desperately fending off the enemy who rushed from the west. There are also Xu Huang and Zhang Liao's iron horses.

.............

After half a pillar of incense, Huang Zhong, Zhang Mad, Wei Yan, etc., were defeated one after another. Tens of thousands of Cao soldiers broke through the defense line and headed towards Xiangyang City. Xu Huang and Zhang Liao also withdrew from the battlefield and returned to Xiangyang City.

Under the leadership of Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, Chen Zhi and others pursued and killed until the moat outside the city gate.

"My lord..." Wei Yan rushed over with a frustrated face, a little weak-hearted: "The last general failed to resist the rushing Cao army, causing the enemy to return to Xiangyang City, and the last general... Please, the Lord punish the sin. ”

"General Wei Yan, what are you guilty of?" Liu Bei turned over and dismounted and helped Wei Yan up.

He looked at the Xiangyang city in front of him and said with a smile: "Fortunately, with your cavalry, it will take a long time to block the Cao army, and the troops behind me will be able to destroy most of the Cao army." Now Zhang Liao and Xu Huang have less than 20,000 remaining troops, and they can no longer hold the city. General Wei Yan, you have made a great contribution. ”

Liu Bei saw Wei Yan and Xu Huang fighting with his own eyes, and the battle ended in a draw, which surprised him very much.

In the past, after listening to Zhuge Liang's words, he felt that Wei Yan was born easy to rebel and should not be given military power, and Liu Bei did not plan to reuse him, only let him be a vanguard general under Huang Zhong. But judging from today's battle, Wei Yan has the talent of a general, which is worth focusing on.

"That's what the last general should do." Wei Yan was relieved to see that Liu Bei didn't blame him.

The army lined up in phalanx outside the city.

Zhuge Liang also came to rendezvous.

"Kong Ming, your strategy has succeeded, and Xiangyang City will be conquered in a few days." Liu Bei bowed his hand slightly.

"Yes, my lord. It's just that after this battle, our army also suffered huge casualties, and also captured tens of thousands of Cao troops, we have to take care of them, but also have to get rid of the wounded soldiers, I am afraid that there will be no extra troops to attack the city. The minister suggested resting for two days, and after General Guan and General Zhao returned, he would capture Xiangyang in one fell swoop. Zhuge Liang said.

"Okay, let's do as Mr. wants." Liu Bei didn't think much about it. Facts have proved that Zhuge Liang's strategy is really extraordinary, and many times, even he has to admire. In terms of commanding troops and campaigning, Zhuge Liang also has deep attainments, especially good at strategy, even he said that it is not suitable for attacking the city, so it must not be attacked. The good situation cannot be ruined by being in a hurry.

...............

In the battle of Xiangyang, Xu Huang and Zhang Liao were defeated, but because Liu Bei's troops were insufficient, he failed to capture Xiangyang in time, resulting in Cao's army being rested and re-arming Xiangyang City. Of course, no matter how they deploy their defenses, there are not many troops, as long as Liu Bei attacks with all his strength, Xiangyang City is still in danger, and it is very likely to be conquered.

When Liu Bei was seeking to capture Xiangyang and fighting with Xu Zhang, there was a crisis in Jingnan, his old nest.

A powerful assault corps composed of Cao Cao's elite tiger guards, tiger and leopard cavalry, and thousands of iron cavalry in Yanzhou, set sail from Xiling, crossed the river, and went straight to Jiangxia. Then from Jiangxia to the south, he took advantage of the situation to capture the cattle block. Cai Mao and Zhang Yun's water army, although defeated many times, but still barely able to fight, after they captured Niudu, separated from the assault army, and attacked Jiangjindu, which was the only way for Liu Bei to return to Jingnan. It forms a horn with the cow block, which can respond to each other. And Xiahou Yuan led all the troops and went directly to Linxiang, the capital of Jingnan.

In just half a month, Liu Bei's rear was turned upside down, four cities were lost, all the main roads were occupied, and the Yangtze River was controlled by Cai Mao and Zhang Yun.

this day.

Liu Bei received an urgent report.

Know what's going on behind you.

Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Fei and Chen Dao in the camp who returned all hurried over.

Zhuge Liang first said: "Jingnan is our base camp, the lord has been operating there for a year, and he has already won the hearts of the people, and it is the best choice for the rear foundation at present." If we can't capture Xiangyang, we still have to retreat there, unite with Sun Quan, and make long-term plans.... ”

Liu Bei said: "Since this is the case, we will return to the army immediately!" ”

"No hurry, no hurry..." Zhuge Liang said: "The battle of Xiangyang has reached the last moment, and the lord can't give up." As long as you hold on for a few more days, you will definitely be able to get the whole of Jingzhou. If the army retreats to Jingnan, when will Jingzhou be obtained? ”

"But what about Jing Nan?"

Guan Yu smoothed his beard and said, "Our family members are all there, once there is a loss..." ”

"General Guan doesn't have to worry." Zhuge Liang signaled Guan Yu to be calm and not to be impatient, and bowed his hand to Liu Bei: "Please continue to attack Xiangyang, and Liang is willing to personally lead an army and return to Jingnan to face the battle." This trip does not need too many soldiers and horses, there are Huang Zhong and Wei Yanxiang immediately. ”

Liu Bei said: "The battle here is not over yet. After Yun Chang gave up Fancheng, Cao Cao's army will definitely come to Xiangyang, and I have something to discuss with my husband sooner or later. At this critical time, Mr. left, this.... ”

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Don't worry, lord. Chan guessed... Cao Cao would not be in a hurry to cross the river. He's still waiting for us to withdraw to Jingnan. ”

"The minister only took 3,000 shield soldiers and 2,000 archers, and the remaining troops still have tens of thousands, and I believe that the initiative will be able to capture Xiangyang before Cao Cao crosses the river. The minister will also try his best to block Xiahou Yuan and stabilize the situation in Jingnan. ”

"Okay."

Liu Bei said: "So far, this is the only way." ”

If someone else came back to rescue Jingnan, Liu Bei was still a little worried, but Zhuge Liang went, and he didn't need it at all. Besides, even Zhuge Liang can't save Jingnan, who can save it?

"Cloud Chief."

"Yes."

Liu Bei said: "The troops defending the Xiangjiang River don't need too much, you can set up a suspicious army to confuse Cao Cao." Bring back most of our forces to help me take the city. We will take Xiangyang within three days. ”