Gonzalo retreated into the city and ordered to block the city gate hole with stones, saying that the Han general was too powerful, and he would not confront him head-on if he killed Lao Tzu.

Xu Huang commanded the men and horses to blow up the city gate with a bed crossbow, and when he saw that the city gate hole was full of stones, he was secretly annoyed, how could this Persian do this, so that the difficulty of attacking the city increased a lot. After thinking for a while, gunpowder packets and kerosene used bed crossbows to shoot a large number of shots at the head of the city, and for a while, thick smoke billowed from the city, and the sound of explosions continued.

Gonzalo ordered his soldiers to go down to the city to hide, anyway, the Han army couldn't shoot an unlimited amount, right?

Xu Huang stood on a high place and saw the enemy army disappear at the head of the city, so he ordered 3,000 cavalry to tie the canister of fire oil with ropes, round it, and throw it into the city. Behistown's side of the mountain road was narrow, and the three thousand cavalry were running tightly. The canister of oil flew out of the air, crossed the city, and fell into the city. The bed crossbow then raises the angle and fires the rocket. A fire quickly broke out in the city.

Gonzalo commanded his men and horses to extinguish the fire with sand, and although the smoke was so thick that the soldiers coughed constantly, there were not many casualties. Xu Huang couldn't help frowning when he saw that the enemy army had dealt with it well.

In the evening, Zhang Yanshuai's army arrived, and at this time the Han army and horses were close to 80,000 people, densely arranged on the mountain road, stretching for more than 20 miles. Xu Huang found Zhao Yun and Zhang Yan, and said worriedly: "The peaks on both sides, remember to send more sentries." Our army is cramped and low-lying areas, and if the enemy attackes, it will inevitably suffer heavy casualties. ”

Zhao Yun and Zhang Yanwei were taught, and a large number of soldiers were sent to the mountains on both sides to strengthen vigilance.

At the head of Behistown, the Persian soldiers smelled a scorching smell in their nostrils, and looked cautiously at the Han army camp. In the darkness of the night, a sharp arrow came silently, and the Persian soldiers at the head of the city clutched their throats, fell headlong, and lay down on the city. The soldier next to him thought that his companion was suffering from some serious illness, and just wanted to run over to take a look, but another arrow arrived, and the soldier also fell to the ground. The unusual movement immediately made the soldiers at the head of the city panic, and the deputy general Ding got the news and leaned out to look outside the dark city, trying to find the direction where the sharp arrow came from.

How do you know that the deputy general Ding's body has just poked out, and several sharp arrows are shot together, but fortunately, the deputy general Ding reacted quickly, and the short knife in his hand flashed, and the sharp arrow was knocked down. When I looked at it again, under the faint moonlight, more than a dozen black shadows ran towards the Han army camp in a panic.

Adjutant General Ding breathed a sigh of relief and said loudly: "The Han army intends to harass our army, you all cheer me up, don't let them sneak attack at night and attack the city." After saying that, he turned around, but unexpectedly, a bright steel knife slammed into his throat, it was Zhang Yan.

The adjutant general Ding was shocked, and when he looked left and right, all the soldiers at the head of the city fell to the ground one by one, and countless black-clothed people were holding a strange weapon in the direction of the city. The deputy general Ding was about to roar, his neck was cold, and Zhang Yan's steel knife had already cut his throat.

Seeing the torches shaking at the head of the city, the Wudang Flying Army under the city took out their flying claws one by one and threw them at the head of the city, and then countless black shadows moved quickly and climbed towards the head of the city.

The stones in the city gate cave were cleaned up in silence, and Xu Huang and Zhao Yun each led their cavalry and rushed into the city of Bechston.

Gonzaro was woken up in his sleep by his own soldiers, and he didn't bother to put on his armor, so he fled out of the city in a panic surrounded by his own soldiers.

The gate to Ctesiphon was opened, and Liu Ze led a large army through Behistown to Ctesiphon. At the same time, the army of the southern route also broke through the city of Susa, and the army finally met the city of the Persian capital.

Jiang Wei was thriving under Vologis VI, and western Persia was already under Vologis' control. Jiang Wei received the news from Liu Ye and came to Vologis VI and said: "Your Majesty the Persian Emperor, our army has surrounded Ctesiphon, and our emperor has asked His Majesty to also send troops to Ctesiphon to attack this city together. I wonder if His Majesty's intention is to support it? ”

Since Vologis VI used Jiang Wei as his general, he conquered the city and conquered the city, and when he learned that the Han army was besieging Tessiphon, he said loudly: "This is a good opportunity to kill the hateful Ardashir, how could I miss it?" General Jiang Wei, I order you to lead an army of 100,000 and attack Ctesiphon together with your Han army. ”

Jiang Wei said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, there are more than 300,000 people and horses in Taixi Fengcheng, and there are countless grains and grasses; The city of Babylon was 200,000 men, and it was a horn with Ctesiphon. There are only 300,000 soldiers and horses in the Han army, and we only send 100,000 horses, is it a little less? ”

Vologis VI groaned and said, "General Jiang Wei, what do you mean? ”

Jiang Wei said: "Kill Ardashir, and the Persian Empire will be yours of His Majesty the Emperor." If you can't help with all your might, how can our emperor give it up? ”

Vologis VI has already reached 300,000 men and horses, if all of them are driven to Ctesiphon, what will happen to the territory he gets? Severus of the Roman Empire had died of illness, and his son Caracalla succeeded to the throne. This Caracalla is not a living lord, he has been coveting the land of Persia for a long time, and his goal is to seize all the lands around the Mediterranean, Lydia, Silesia, and Syria in Persia, all of which are also the territory of Vologis VI. The army of 300,000 marched to Ctesiphon, and he would not agree to kill Vologis.

Vologis VI said: "In the two cities of Ctesiphon and Babylon, Ardashir's army is 500,000, so I will send an army of 200,000, so that with the addition of 300,000 horses of the Han army, it will be equal to the enemy's strength." ”

Jiang Wei said: "The cities of Ctesiphon and Babylon have always been the capitals of the Persian Empire, with tall cities and thick walls. China's art of war: ten are encircled, and five are attacked. On both sides of the enemy, the strength is equal, and it is very difficult to attack the city. ”

Vologis VI said, "General Jiang Wei, what do you mean? ”

Jiang Wei said: "I also hope that His Majesty the Emperor will recruit people, transport grain and grass, and assist the army." ”

Vologis VI said: "This is easy. It's just that there are nearly a million young and strong people in foreign countries on the border, and they are eyeing each other, how can it be good? ”

Jiang Wei said with a smile: "The young man from a foreign country has come from afar, and the person he asks for is nothing more than money, why doesn't His Majesty the Emperor send someone to contact him?" They were given large quantities of gold, silver, and jewels to induce them into Rome. In this way, there will inevitably be unrest in Rome, Caracalla will not be able to look east, and His Majesty's land will be preserved. ”

Vologis VI patted the case and said: "General Jiang Wei is really a genius, and you have thought of such a wonderful method. You immediately lead the army there, and my side will immediately send people to contact the young people of the foreign country. ”

Jiang Wei said goodbye and left, lit up 200,000 elites, and killed Taixi to seal the city.

Liu Ze sat in the big tent of the Chinese army, and generals from all walks of life came to visit. In fact, there were more than 500,000 soldiers and horses in the Han army, and Jiang Wei concealed the military situation in order to hollow out the foundation of Vologis VI and prepare for the next battle.

In addition to the generals who stayed behind in various important cities, the main generals all went to Taixifeng: Zhang Fei, Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, Lu Bu, Zhang He, Xiahou Brothers, Cao Ren, Zhou Tai, Zhang Yan, Zhang Xiu, Wen Ping, and Li Dian. Of course, Xu Chu and Dian Wei were inseparable and followed Liu Ze.

Jiang Wei arranged for Vologis VI's men and horses, and also hurried to see Liu Ze. Hearing that Jiang Wei was coming, Liu Ze laughed: "I don't mean that Jiang Bo will become the guest of Vologis VI, leading 200,000 troops, and he is really a great general." ”

After Jiang Wei came, Liu Ze pulled Jiang Wei up and said: "Boyo sent an envoy, but I didn't expect today's situation. The speed of Ardashir's defeat was due to the fact that Berjo was indispensable. ”

Jiang Wei said: "The emperor has tormented the last general. But if it is beneficial to the big man, the end will go to the soup to achieve it. ”

Liu Ye said on the side: "Fengxiao is in Japan, often praising Boyo and Shizai, and shining double stars." In less than a year, Boyo arrived in Armenia, defeated more than 300,000 Ardashir's army, and captured hundreds of large and small cities. ”

Liu Ze was secretly happy in his heart, these two were originally opponents, but because of my arrival, the two who had made a mistake became a trench. I know better than anyone else what the two of them are capable of, and if I can't polish them well, won't I go through them in vain.

Deng Ai and Ma Chaoren more than 200,000 people, all the way, not majestic, came to the Syrian region. The region of Syria is located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and has a humid climate, fertile land and a large population. Famous big cities include Damascus, Jerusalem, Gaza, Bible, Sidon, Moro and other cities. Due to Ardashir's deployment of troops, the Syrian region was not spared. Although there are many cities, the garrison is pitiful. Deng Ai and Ma Chao launched Qingzhuang, promised to plunder for three days, and ordered them to attack the city.

The young and strong people of all countries, with little stars in their eyes, carried the ladder and launched the siege war desperately. One city after another was quickly conquered, and the young and strong, except for the dead, each made a large fortune. The wealthy families in the various cities were unlucky, and the Han army added a huge amount of supplies.

Guan Yu was relieved to see that the plundering of Qingzhuang no longer hurt innocent people and slaves, and left some men and horses to defend the place, as for how to govern it, it was a matter for the emperor and Liu Ye to consider.

The Han army and Vologis VI's men and horses prepared siege equipment for more than a month, and to see that it was almost over, Liu Ze decided to start the siege.