Hu You wants to find a big backer, and there are only a few people in Wancheng who can be called a big backer. The biggest one is naturally Zhang Xiu, but Hu You can't see Zhang Xiu at all, how can he get Zhang Xiu's other eyes?

followed by Zhang Xian and Hu Che'er, the two confidants of Zhang Xiu. But Zhang Xian basically led the troops outside, and he was low-key. He is also Zhang Ji's old minister and Zhang Xiu's cousin. But Zhang first wanted to avoid suspicion and never formed a party for personal gain. Hu Che'er is a Hu person, and he is the backbone of all Hu people in Zhangxiu County. And he pays more attention to brave people, Hu You himself is not brave, and he can be promoted by his brains.

Then there is Jia Xu, Zhang Xiu's guest of honor. However, Jia Xu is low-key, not to mention Hu You, even Zhang Yi, a member of the Zhang Xiu clan, has a very difficult time seeing Jia Xu, let alone others, let alone seeing him easily. And even if he sees it, Jia Xu will not be a backer for anyone, he is a very cautious person, and he will never do such a showy thing as a backer.

So a few bigwigs couldn't be relied on, so Hu You could only find another way, and he aimed at Zhang Yi's straw bag. There is also a reason why he chose Zhang Yi, first of all, Zhang Yi is a relative of Zhang Xiu, he has not stayed in the army for more than a year, and he can still be promoted to one level and his salary is sufficient.

Although I can't see how good the relationship with Zhang Xiu is, at least it's not bad! In this way, Zhang Yi will have the opportunity to meet Zhang Xiu, and when Hu You approaches Zhang Yi, he may also meet Zhang Xiu.

Secondly, Zhang Yi is a straw bale. It's best to fool the straw bag, although he Hu You doesn't call it a fool, but he thinks that his mouth is still very slippery, and it should be more than enough to fool a straw bag. As long as Hu You and Zhang Yi can recommend themselves in front of Zhang Xiu, even if they are not successful, they will leave an impression on Zhang Xiu.

Zhang Yi didn't know what Hu You thought, if he knew, he would be able to laugh. He himself is ready to break away from Zhang Xiu, and he also recommends Hu You?

Cao's army came quickly, and the 50,000-strong army was divided into four battalions to surround Wancheng. To the east is Cao Cao's own command, with generals Xu Chu and Cao Chun, to the south is Yu Ban, to the north is Lejin, and to the west is Xu Huang, who has just joined his command.

Wu Ziliang will come to three, and Cao Cao is also serious. Of course, there is no such thing as a good general now, and Xu Huang gives people the feeling that he is not a good general, but a fierce general.

The Cao army did not attack the city directly, but routinely sent people to persuade them to surrender while repairing the troops. It is true that there are many people, but there is also a disadvantage of too many people, that is, they eat too much and do too much chores. Every day, just to eat, you have to waste two hours, which is a serious waste of time.

Of course, the persuasion was unsuccessful, and after two days of repairs, Cao's army began to attack the city.

The city of Wancheng was tall and well-stocked, and the Cao army was consuming the materials for defending the city in the first few days, and did not carry out a fierce attack. Zhang Yi has nothing to do for a few days, there is no place to emergency, and he doesn't need to go to the city wall to support, but he can't go around. But these days, he and Hu You get along well.

On the tenth day of the siege of the Cao army, Liu Biao finally sent the general Wen Ping to the north with 20,000 men to threaten the flank of the Cao army. Cao Cao sent the most powerful Yu Ban to deal with Wen Ping, in Cao Cao's eyes, Wen Ping may be a general, but Jingzhou soldiers and horses are not worth mentioning.

The reason why Yu Ban was allowed to go was because Yu Ban's caution could be less to more, and it should not be a problem for 10,000 horses to drag down the 20,000 people who were hired.

Yu Ban really did not disappoint Cao Cao, and confronted Wen Ping in Bowang, and the two sides did not fight.

Wen Ping was dragged by Yu Ban, but in fact, he was not dragged down, because Wen Ping was not going to Wancheng. Liu Biao didn't want to fight against Cao, no matter what, Cao Cao welcomed the Son of Heaven and occupied the righteousness. Liu Biao can't deny the existence of the Son of Heaven, and if he does, he denies his identity as a clan member of the Han family.

Therefore, Liu Biao sent Wen to hire just to threaten Cao Cao and make him withdraw from the army. Even if Cao Cao does not retreat, he must divide his forces and prevent him from capturing Wancheng.

Therefore, the ban of 10,000 people was dragged in Bowang, and his task was completed. Since the task was completed so easily, Wen Ping naturally would not use the lives of his soldiers to get through the truth of going to Wancheng.

Cao's offensive became stronger with the consumption of Wancheng's materials, and Hu Che'er's reserves were also sent to the rescue.

Seeing that it was about to enter April, Cao's army had completed the attack for almost twenty days. Zhang Xiu finally showed his minions in the city, he led the troops out of the city late at night, found a place to hide and rest during the day, marched at night, and rushed to the outside of Wancheng on the third night.

Because of the continuous siege of the city, Cao Jun expected that Zhang Xiu had been besieged in Wancheng. I had thought that Wancheng would come to the rescue, but for twenty days in a row, there was no movement in Wancheng, and even Cao Cao thought that Zhang Xiu was going to defend Wancheng!

Cao Cao also guarded against night attacks, but he was guarding against Wancheng, and he didn't care too much about the threat from outside the city. Zhang Xiu was trapped in Wancheng, Liu Biao's reinforcements were dragged by Yu Ban, Xuchang in the east and Luoyang in the north were his territory, and Guanzhong in the west was too busy to take care of himself, and no one would come to rescue Wancheng at all.

In this way, Zhang Xiu attacked Cao Ying at night again, but fortunately Cao Ying was not together this time. It was Xu Huang's camp that was attacked, Xu Huang was brave and unscrupulous in the eyes of others, but he was very strict in governing the army, and Cao Cao praised Xu Huang with Zhou Yafu in the history books.

After Xu Huang was attacked at night, the situation was quickly stabilized. Zhang Xiu saw that the results were not great, so he immediately retreated and returned to the city.

When Cao Cao learned of the attack the next day, he immediately asked Xu Huang to take his army to the city and surrounded it.

Once again, Cao Cao's forces to attack Wancheng were a bit insufficient. So Cao Cao eased the offensive and changed to a siege.

In April, Cao Cao suddenly received a battle report that Yuan Shao was going to attack Xuchang and snatch the Son of Heaven. Although it was impossible to determine whether it was true or not, Cao Cao still chose to withdraw from the army. Compared with the Son of Heaven, Zhang Xiu is not important at all.

Cao Cao withdrew his troops and left, Zhang Xiu immediately returned to Wancheng, and recruited two generals and Jia Xu, "Cao Cao retreated, I intend to send troops to pursue." ”

Jia Xu said: "Cao Cao retreats but is not chaotic, and it is not suitable to pursue." ”

Zhang Xiu didn't listen to Jia Xu this time, and asked Jia Xu to stay and guard the city, and he personally took Zhang Xian and Hu Che'er to chase after him.

Zhang Yi is now under the jurisdiction of Hu Che'er, so he naturally followed to pursue.

Zhang Yi tidied up the horses, he didn't have much time to take care of them this month, he grew a lot of fat, and he didn't know if he could run.

Hanging the spear, Zhang Yi put the bow and arrow on his back, turned over and got on the horse, his slightly bloated body was very flexible.

Zhang Yi sniffed and said with disgust on his face: "I haven't changed my clothes for more than a month, and it's a little rancid inside." I don't know when I'll be able to settle down, but I hope I'll be able to achieve my goal this time! ”