"Xi Zhicai, Xi Zhicai. Next, how do you take the call? Or are you ready to ruin Cao Cao's reputation? Jia Xu said, but he had already guessed that the master who was sitting in Xuchang City was Xi Zhicai. After all, Jia Xu knew very well that among the Cao Cao soldiers who could be his opponent, in addition to Cao Cao and the Xun uncle and nephew who were guarding Chen Liu, there was only Xi Zhicai.

And Jia Xu has never been defeated since he entered the company, and even every battle has been an incredible victory. can force Jia Xu to such a point, and Xi Zhicai can be regarded as extremely remarkable.

Of course, if you look at it objectively, it is not Jia Xu who loses at all, but Zhang Xiu, who is not mature enough. But in other words, choosing a master is the most important part of every counselor's life. Since Jia Xu chose Zhang Xiu, he must bear the consequences of this defeat.

However, Jia Xu's tricks are very poisonous, and he actually suffered a loss at the hands of Xi Zhicai, of course he has to pay a good return...

said that because Zhang Xiu's old injury had not healed, a new injury was added, and Jia Xu had other plans. Therefore, for five or six days in a row, his army only stood still. On the other hand, because of Jia Xu's rumors spread everywhere, Xuchang City now seems to be calm, but in fact it is full of dangers, whether it is the common people or the nobles of the family, they all avoid Cao Cao's army, and they don't even dare to say a word, the doors of every house are closed, and there are only a few people on the wide streets in the daytime, most of them are homeless beggars, it is really like a dead city.

From this it can be seen that I really have to sigh at the horror of the rumors, and Jia Xu was able to move out Dong Zhuo, the evil god, at the most opportune time, to achieve the greatest effect of shocking people's hearts, and this vision and talent are really admirable.

Of course, the reason why Xuchangcheng has become what it is today is not all due to Jia Xu, but also because of Xi Zhicai's actions. It turned out that two days ago, the Chen clan of Xuchang gathered the heads of the big and small families in the city and was preparing to rebel and sacrifice Xuchang. How do you know that Le Jin has already found out, and immediately led troops into the Chen family, each like a fierce beast and a ghost, killing every person, the Chen family panicked, when the head of the Chen family escaped from the back door with his family, he was killed by the soldiers who had already been ambushed by Le Jin, and shot by arrows.

Many family heads who heard the news heard that Cao Cao's methods were so cruel that they were frightened and hurriedly turned back. Afterwards, I heard that the Chen family of more than 70 people was personally interrogated by Cao Cao's most relied on military advisor Xi Zhicai, and all of them were beheaded together, even the infant baby refused to bypass, which was really cold-blooded and ruthless.

On that day, the Chen family's crying was shocking, and it was extremely sad, and several old people of the Chen family even shouted when they were dying, saying that even if they turned into ghosts, they would come to Xi Zhicai for revenge. Xi Zhicai has been showing people with a smiling face on the execution ground, every time he kills someone, he drinks a bowl of wine, pours a bowl of wine, and applauds while saying that he is good to go. The people who were watching at that time, as well as the fine works sent by the major families, all gritted their teeth and were resentful. However, he was afraid of Xi Zhicai's cruelty and ruthlessness, and dared to be angry but did not dare to speak, so far people in Xuchang called Xi Zhicai 'Laughing Rakshasa'!

And Xi Zhicai's cruel and ruthless methods were also very effective, so the families in the city did not dare to act rashly, and then two small families were discovered by Le Jin's subordinates, and nearly fifty or sixty lives of the two families were involved. In this way, the families no longer dare to have contact with each other.

As for those ordinary people, they naturally did not dare to offend these murderous sergeants, for fear of being implicated, so they hid at home all day long, not daring to go out.

For this reason, the originally prosperous and lively Xuchang City has become a dead city today.

On this day, in the main account of Zhang Xiu. When Jia Xu heard about the current situation in Xuchang City, his face sank, and he said slowly to Zhang Xiu: "Now that the grievances of the people in Xuchang City have accumulated deeply, they dare not attack, and they are all waiting for our army to dispatch. However, this delayed for many days, with Cao Cao's skills, I am afraid that Liu Pi and Gong Du are about to be solved, and I heard that there is a divine marching army under his command, which can travel 800 miles a day, and Cao Cao will inevitably lead his troops back to help. Within three days, Xuchang must be taken, otherwise when Cao Cao's reinforcements arrive, no matter what the victory or defeat is, my army may have to fold its troops and horses, so that, as I said to the lord before, Yingchuan can be in danger. ”

Jia Xu's eyes shone brightly, staring at Zhang Xiu. Zhang Xiu was also looking at Jia Xu, and said with a smile: "Wenhe doesn't have to worry too much, now my injuries have healed for seven or eight years, if there are people in the city as internal responses, I want to break Xuchang and explore things freely!" ”

When Jia Xu heard this, he sighed secretly, in fact, he had a better way to calm this senseless war, that is, to let Xi Zhicai withdraw their troops at the cost of 10,000 loads of food, so that Xi Zhicai kept Xuchang, and they also got food, so they didn't have to fight to the death. What's more, Zhang Xiu's power has not yet grown, and Cao Cao's Xuchang can be used as a barrier. Jia Xu had already told Zhang Xiu about these truths, but Zhang Xiu hesitated, and Jia Xu also understood that Zhang Xiu was unwilling to give up, so he didn't remind him anymore.

In fact, since he voted for Zhang Xiu, Jia Xu has been having a headache, and even has a feeling of aggrieved that he can't make a plan, runs into walls everywhere, and can't stretch.

Of course, Jia Xu understands very well that Zhang Xiu is not suitable for him, or it should be said that he can't control him. But in order to repay the kindness of the Zhang family, Jia Xu still stayed by Zhang Xiu's side without hesitation and spared no effort to assist.

"This is the case, without further ado, on that day, I can order the generals to immediately rectify the various departments, and when the sky is bright tomorrow, two armies will be sent immediately, and the lord and I will lead one to attack the east and west gates!!" Jia Xu's expression was shocked, but in fact, he also wanted to play Zhicai, a rare opponent, to fight it out, so he said in a condensed voice.

When Zhang Xiu heard this, he couldn't help but change color slightly, and said with a deep color: "The other army has not many troops, why not besiege it with four gates?" ”

"No, the city of Xuchang is thick, if the troops are too small, I am afraid that it will not be able to break through the city gate. On the contrary, the other army was happy to defend only the city. Moreover, I thought that I had observed the city wall of Xuchang, and if I wanted to destroy it and force its army into chaos, the number of troops could not be less than 8,000. The lord and I each led an army, and the two soldiers and horses were just right! And the other two doors are left empty, isn't it just for the people in the city to take advantage of the opportunity? Jia Xu couldn't help laughing at the end. I see! When Zhang Xiu heard this, he soon woke up, his head was heavy, his eyes were bright, and there was a little hatred: "Xiahou dog thief, this time I must return a tooth for a tooth~!! ”

So, as soon as the sky dawned the next day, the rising sun had just risen, and Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu each led an army, each of which was 8,000, and killed the east and west gates of Xuchang. When Xiahou Yuan heard this, he hurriedly took Le Jin to discuss with Xi Zhicai. Xi Zhicai seems to have expected Zhang Xiu to attack, and not long ago he had transferred 2,000 soldiers and horses to Ximen, not to mention that he would deal with Jia Xu by himself. Xiahou Yuan saw the excited smile on Xi Zhicai's face, so he also agreed, and deployed himself to guard the east gate. As for Le Jin, Xi Zhicai instructed him to lead the troops to guard the city, and be ready to meet the north and south gates at any time, in case there is a rebellion in the city, but it is the most important task and the heaviest.

With the transfer of Xi Zhicai, the three of them went their separate ways.

Half an hour later, he was found under the west gate. Jia Xu opened his formation, rode in front, and looked at the city, with a lovely smile, with a little debauchery, like a prodigal son, his eyes couldn't help but light up, and said: "You are Cao Cao's military advisor Xi Zhicai?" ”

"It's a play, I don't know if Brother Tai is a 'poisoner' Jia Xu?" Xi Zhicai bowed his hand, and first bowed without humility or arrogance.

When Jia Xu saw it, his expression sank, and he also returned a salute to Xi Zhicai, which was regarded as a respect for Xi Zhicai, and said: "It was not my intention to end up with the result now." But now it seems that you and I can only fight for jade. ”

"I've seen the strategy of the poisoner, but I don't know what the ability to attack the city and plunder the land is?" Xi Zhicai smiled lightly and said unhurriedly.

When Jia Xu heard this, he just smiled contemptuously, but he didn't answer, and looked at the deputy general next to him, and the man immediately waved the flag, and suddenly the drum sounded, and the horn of the attack suddenly rose. The shield men in front heard the order, and immediately rushed out, each raising his shield.

Xi Zhicai's expression also sank, and he immediately ordered the crossbowmen to release arrows to block the attack. So I saw the arrows flying down on the city, but the shield soldiers of Jia Xu's army had already prepared, and under the attack of the arrows, they kept approaching.

However, what is somewhat unexpected is that after Jia Xu came to this, there was no allocation, allowing the shield soldiers to lose arrows under the city and the soldiers on the city.

Xi Zhicai saw it, frowned, and looked at Jia Xu's array, the crossbowmen were all preparing to respond, and they didn't want to stop the random arrows to block the attack, so they didn't make a transfer for the time being.

The two armies were entangled like this for about an hour, and the sound of killing continued. At this time, Jia Xu suddenly issued another order, and it turned out that another shield soldier drove out, and the shield soldiers under the city slowly retreated.

"Another shield soldier, it seems that he is going to wear down the strength of our army's crossbowmen!" When Xi Zhicai saw it, his eyes narrowed, but when he saw that the crossbowmen of his army were slowly approaching, he had few soldiers and did not dare to hold it up, so he could only teach the crossbowmen to continue to block with random arrows.

The two armies had been consumed for nearly an hour, and it was now almost noon. The city's crossbowmen were exhausted.

"It's coming!" Xi Zhicai already had an ominous premonition in his heart, and secretly screamed. Sure enough, at this time, the drums beat violently again, and then only a burst of shouts and killings were heard, and I saw the crossbowmen of his army approaching under the cover of the shield soldiers who had just retreated. The crossbowmen in the city were no longer able to shoot.

Xi Zhicai hurriedly shouted: "Brothers, listen, the lord's army will arrive soon, as long as you hold Xuchang for a few days, you will be able to protect it, and the lord will definitely give a big reward at that time, and I hope you brothers will work hard!" ”

As soon as Xi Zhicai said this, the soldiers in the city heard that Cao Cao's reinforcements were coming, and they were greatly encouraged, and they forced out their only remaining strength, pulled their bows and shot rapidly, forcing the crossbowmen of Jia Xu's army and another shield to be difficult to approach.

Jia Xu saw it, but he just sneered, and taught all the troops to cheer together, and suddenly the sound of killing was overwhelming. However, there were only more than 800 crossbowmen in the city, and after a burst of outbreak, although many enemy soldiers were killed, they had exhausted their remaining strength.

At this time, Jia Xu's crossbowmen finally arrived at the city, and under the cover of the two shield soldiers, they just looked at the city to shoot arrows, and many crossbowmen could not dodge, and they were all shot, and some even fell into the city, falling to pieces. Xi Zhicai hurriedly taught the crossbowmen to retreat, and then ordered the shield soldiers to reach and prevent the incoming arrows.

Jia Xu saw it clearly, his eyes were shining, and he said.