Two days later, Pang Tongjun did not move. Ma Tengjun watched from the city, wondering what the people in these white tents were thinking, and the people outside the tents were also leisurely. On the third day and night, the wind and sand grew stronger, and everyone took refuge in their tents. During the second watch, there was a short fight in front of the main gate, and two guards fell, but the gate was not closed and was pushed open. Taking advantage of the black, these people in the wind and sand sneaked in quietly, and they gathered more and more in the Dazhai Gate, and then, the sound of war drums on the city wall came from afar.

The soldiers of Ma Teng who infiltrated the tent of Pang Tong's army camp were all wrapped in black cloaks, and after hearing the signal, they shouted to kill the heavens, and took a step, looking for Pang Tong's soldiers with weapons in their hands. However, the strange thing is that the sound of war drums was also remembered in the Pangtong Village, and the heavily armed soldiers rushed out of the camp, some of whom were hiding in the shadows of the camp, obviously waiting for a long time. Ma Tengjun thought that he was taking advantage of the night to sneak attack, but instead became the prey of others waiting for the rabbit, and he was suddenly frightened, and was killed by Pang Tong's soldiers and retreated step by step. At this time, the Pang Tong cavalry, who had already rushed out of the back door, bypassed Dazhai and killed straight to the front, surrounding the Ma Teng regiment that had not yet entered Dazhai and was about to retreat, a total of more than 10,000 sneak attackers fell into chaos, and countless people were killed.

At this time, Ma Teng stood on the city wall, saw the noise over there, and thought that Pang Tong's people were in chaos, but he didn't know that the fact that it was hidden in the dark was just the opposite. When the spies ran up the wall, he was shocked to learn that his men had fallen into a trap. Ma Teng's chest was tight, and he took two steps back and said: "It turns out that this guy is ambushing every night, what a ghost plot!" ”

More than half of Ma Teng's army was killed and wounded in the night, and the rest surrendered. Li Kan, the leader of the troops, resisted bravely, but was unexpectedly stabbed in the back by Zhao Yun with a shot and fell off his horse. Li Kan was seriously injured, but not killed. According to the mouth of the descendant, there are still more than 60,000 soldiers left in the city. Pang Tong chuckled and said, "It's better to fight with me at the beginning." Ma Teng, I'm no longer Tang Ping's child that day. ”

On the starry grassland, many camps were gathered together, and there were a lot of cattle, horses and sheep, all of which were kept in captivity. After a five-day journey, Pang De finally left the desert and reached the territory of the Qiang people. In one of the largest tents, Pound knelt on the ground, and across from him, an old man who seemed to be thoughtful was staring at the nugget in his hand.

Pang De said: "We and other Ma Teng people have already subjugated Pang Tong, and only Jiuquan is left in the entire Liangzhou." Outside the city was surrounded by Pang Tong's army, and it was estimated that it would not last long. For the comfort of the people, I hope to ask the king to grant this request. In the future, Pang Tong will be friendly with the king, and it will also promote exchanges with the Central Plains, which will kill two birds with one stone. Outside the tent, a golden camel statue is a greeting for a huge man. ”

Qiang King Cheriji put down the gold nugget that Pang De handed him just now, twisted his silver beard and said, "Han Sui has been arrested, and you have also rebelled. At this point, Pound's face sank. But it also shows that Ma Teng's gas is exhausted. Since this Pang Tong is so hospitable, let's push the boat with the current. ”

"Thank you, Great King!"

Pound drove away with Xingyue again, and returned to Jiuquan many days later. Unexpectedly, Pang Tong had already ordered the river to be cut off, and the water in the city was about to run dry. He was terrified, ignored the guards, and rushed directly into Pang Tong's camp.

Pang Tong was sitting upright reading a book, and was overjoyed to see him come in, and asked, "How is the situation?" ”

"How can the adults go back on their word, and the river has been cut off before I come back!" Pound was furious. "I will wait for you to be born and die, and I beg you to spare the people for once. Now that the Qiang people have agreed, how can you do this! ”

Pang Tong laughed, Pang De couldn't understand what he was thinking, and his expression was also rigid. Pang Tong got up and said, "Ling Ming is so anxious, he brought me such great good news." It really made me feel a lot more relaxed. I cut off the river because I calculated the distance you had to go back and forth. If you say that you are not convinced by the Qiang people, I will push the boat and let Ma Teng die and struggle. If you can convince the Qiang people, due to the emergency in the city, Ma Teng will definitely think that the Qiang people have really come to save him. Remember, it's called building momentum. ”

Pang De suddenly realized and arched his hand: "My lord is really unpredictable." ”

Two days later, 10,000 Qiang people came to the west gate of Jiuquan County. Ma Teng was overjoyed and opened the door to welcome in.

Pang De came to Pang Tong's tent and said: "The Qiang people have arrived, and there will be a fire at night, open the east gate, and our army can prepare." ”

"Ling Ming's merits are immeasurable!"

At night, the Qiang soldiers crept under the east gate and killed the two guards, and before the people in the city could notice it, the city gate was wide open. I only heard shouts outside the city to kill the heavens. The people in the city felt that there was something wrong with their hearing, after all, the shouting of killing seemed to come from behind them. Some of them turned around and were stunned to find that the city was in flames.

The Qiang and Pang Tong armies should be united inside and outside, and the Ma Teng army was in chaos. Ma Teng, who was on the tower of the East Gate, rushed to the city wall with a long sword in his hand, commanding the archers to snipe at the Pang Tong army that was pouring into the city, and on the other hand, ordering the soldiers to give orders to let the soldiers in the city resist. But it was too late. Under the offensive of the Qiang people, the unsuspecting soldiers of the Ma Teng Army were killed everywhere, and many did not even put on their armor.

During the third watch, Ma Teng's army on the city wall was killed without leaving a single one, the gatehouse was surrounded, Ma Teng stood by the window and sighed to the sky: "How can the princes of my side be so bleak!" ”

In the city, the Pang Tong army and the Qiang people completely controlled the situation, and most of the Ma Teng army, which seemed to have long lost their fighting spirit, surrendered. Among them, Yang Qiu and the two candidate generals led 20,000 people to kneel and beg to surrender. Everyone is desperate, and they have no hope for war. They had no more desire for victory, and they had already prepared for this day after the city to the east was taken bloodlessly by Pang Tong's troops. Not many people feel shame and guilt about surrendering. Because the people are already tired, how can a soldier not be tired when he is born from among the people?

The wooden door of the tower was smashed, and the soldiers rushed in, and they stood on the first floor and then rushed up to the second floor, where Ma Teng and several of his generals resisted to the death. I could hear someone shouting under the city gate: "Father, come down!" ”

This voice shook Ma Teng, and the sword in his hand actually came out of his hand, as if a subconscious self forced himself to do this, Ma Teng took a few steps backwards and fell into a chair. Seeing this, the soldiers around him abandoned their weapons and begged for mercy. Pang Tong walked up the stairs and arrived here, and when he saw that the soldiers were tying Ma Teng, he immediately shouted angrily: "Bold, how can you tie up the general?" ”

The soldier thought to himself, "Shouldn't we tie it up first?" However, when Pang Tong said this, he immediately loosened his ties and retreated to the side. Ma Teng knelt down and said: "The general of the defeated army doesn't say much, I hope to leave a whole corpse." ”

Pang Tong immediately helped him up and said, "Master Ma is also an old general, and my acquaintance with you on the battlefield is a valuable experience in my life." If it weren't for the defeat you gave me, I probably wouldn't know the sky is high and the earth is thick. ”

"Defeated, defeated," Ma Teng sighed, "Unexpectedly, the dogs were all persuaded by you." You can not only attack the city, but also the heart! ”

"In the future, I will ask Master Ma to live with me in the Central Plains." Pang Tong said: "This land of Liangzhou, let the people of Liangzhou take care of it themselves." I will stay in Liangxing to guard the town. You should also see it on the Qiang side, and continue to make friends in the future. ”

"I don't have a choice, you don't have to say that." Ma Teng said calmly: "I'm already tired, if only I could rest." ”

After many months of campaigning, it was already the end of June. After the mysterious Five Lamp Caves, the Oasis of Death, the underground ancient city, and the face of sandworms, monitor lizards, and monsters, Pang Tongjun conquered the entire Liangzhou in hardship and hardship. The soldiers and soldiers who followed Pang Tong from birth to death could hardly imagine their experience in the past few months. They will never doubt their decisions in their lives, just like Zhao Yun said to Xu Huang in private: "What a unique commander in the world, dare to do anything, dare to think anything." What's in his head? ”

Dian Wei once asked: "In this war of my lordship, it seems to be a battle of benevolence and righteousness. Your virtue is convincing. ”

"Do you remember that Valla's words? Although he didn't teach me much, some of his words coincided with my thoughts. Only when the people are happy, can you win the world. Ma Teng forgot this and was abandoned by the people. ”