Sima Yi captured Pengcheng with little effort.

Still in Xiapi, Liu Bei, who was planning to use troops against Huainan, was shocked when he heard this.

He hurriedly summoned Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others to the official mansion.

In the front hall of the official mansion, Liu Bei sat on the head, and Guan Yu and others sat in two columns.

Frowning, Liu Bei said: "I don't know if you have heard that Sima Yi led his troops to break through Pengcheng. ”

When Liu Bei said this, everyone was in an uproar.

Mi Zhu asked, "Uncle Huang, when did it happen?" ”

"I just got the news." Liu Bei said: "Pengcheng was broken by Sima Yi, as long as our army leaves Xiapi, he can take this place away at any time, but we will not even have a foundation." ”

"What are your brothers' plans?" Liu Bei asked.

"What else can I plan?" Liu Bei said: "Send someone to Jingzhou and urge Mi Fang to persuade Liu Biao quickly, postpone the march to Huainan, and recapture Pengcheng first." ”

"I am willing to be a pioneer and recapture Pengcheng for my brother." Zhang Fei got up and said.

"Yide is willing to go, and I am also a lot more relieved." Liu Bei said: "Give you 20,000 soldiers and horses, don't want to break through Pengcheng as soon as possible, just want to trap Sima Yi to death!" ”

"Brother, don't worry!" Zhang Fei responded with a fist.

"Cloud Chief." Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu and said to him: "You take 10,000 troops to Xu County, if Cao Zirong sends troops from Huainan, intercept him there." ”

Guan Yu also got up and responded.

Liu Bei then said to Mi Zhu and the others: "You stay in Xiapi with me and wait for the enemy's movements." ”

The crowd responded.

Liu Bei asked Mi Zhu again: "Did the people who went to Qingzhou and other places to contact Zang Ba and others set off?" ”

"I've gotten people going." Mi Zhu said: "It shouldn't be long before there will be an echo. ”

"Hope everything goes well!" Liu Bei nodded and said to everyone: "It's urgent, let's get busy." ”

After saying goodbye, everyone retreated.

Leaving the front hall, Liu Bei stood at the door and looked into the distance, his brows frowning into the shape of "Chuan".

Before he captured Xuzhou, he thought about taking Huainan in one go.

However, Cao Shuo's soldiers were really elite, and their numbers were far more numerous than his subordinates.

It was not until a large number of soldiers and horses were recruited in Xuzhou that the number of his men exceeded that of Cao Shuo.

But these people have never been on the battlefield at all, and even if all 60,000 people are sent out, they may not be able to withstand Cao Shuo's 10,000 soldiers and horses.

What's more, there are more than 10,000 horses under Cao Shuo's command......

Liu Bei faintly smelled a bad breath.

This aura is very strong, but he can't say it to others, so he can only carry it himself.

His only expectation now is that Mi Fang can persuade Liu Biao to send troops to Huainan, and Zang Ba and others from Qingzhou will also agree to assist him.

With outside help, he has a better chance of winning!

Leaving the official mansion, Zhang Fei immediately ordered 20,000 soldiers and horses to go to Pengcheng.

After some days of drills, the march of 20,000 soldiers and horses was somewhat present.

Walking at the front of the team on horseback, Zhang Fei glanced back.

When he saw the soldiers walking in the ranks, he had an indescribable feeling in his heart.

Although there are some strong, but there are few of them.

He was followed by mostly older or underage soldiers.

With such a force of soldiers and horses, besiege Pengcheng......

Zhang Fei sighed softly.

Pengcheng.

Sima Yi stood at the head of the city.

He was followed by several generals who accompanied the army.

"General Sima, we take Pengcheng, what if Liu Xuande doesn't send troops here?" A partial general asked.

"Of course it's best if he doesn't send troops here." Sima Yi said: "Zhongli will not be easily defeated, and Xia Cai and Shouchun are even stronger than Liu Xuande's resemblance. We don't have to worry about Huainan, as long as we hold Pengcheng, the opportunity has already been taken. ”

Looking back at the partial general who asked the question, Sima Yi continued: "Liu Bei will not abandon Pengcheng, and before sending troops to Huainan, he will try his best to get Pengcheng back." After all, no one would put a knife next to their pillow that would kill them at any time. ”

Everyone nodded.

Sima Yi said again: "Although there are a lot of soldiers and horses under Liu Xuande's command, they are all put together temporarily, and our army is not large, and if the two sides fight, they will not have too many advantages." When Liu Xuande sent troops to attack, he also asked all the princes to work together to prevent the enemy from climbing the city wall for half a step. ”

"The scout is back!" As soon as Sima Yi's words fell, a partial general pointed to the outside of the city and said.

As far as the eye can see, a fast horse is galloping in the distance.

As the distance got closer, Sima Yi saw clearly that on horseback was a scout who was out to investigate the situation.

The scouts entered the city and ran up the walls as fast as they could.

When he came to Sima Yi, he saluted and said, "General Qiqi, Liu Bei sent Zhang Fei to lead an army of 20,000 and is rushing to Pengcheng. ”

"Which of you is Zhang Fei's opponent?" Sima Yi asked the generals.

Everyone looked at each other, but they didn't say anything.

Sima Yi smiled slightly: "None of you dare to face Zhang Fei, and I can only order to defend Pengcheng." Zhang Fei came, and let him spend some days outside the city. ”

"I'm afraid that there will be insufficient food and grass in the city." A partial general said: "I heard that the grain and grass in the warehouse are only enough for the army to eat for three months. ”

"If you don't have to defend for half a month, Gongzi will bring troops here." Sima Yi said: "What do we have to worry about with three months of grain storage? ”

The distance between Xiapi and Pengcheng is very close.

Zhang Fei set off with his troops, but after a day's walk, the army came to the outside of Pengcheng.

Standing outside the city, Zhang Fei looked at the towering city wall.

The captain on the side stepped forward and asked, "General, do you want to attack the city?" ”

"The soldiers are tired after a day's journey." Zhang Fei said: "Let's set up camp and rest first." ”

The lieutenant was about to retreat, but Zhang Fei said again: "Get me some meat, get some wine, and I want to drink two jars to relieve my fatigue." ”

Peng Cheng was in front of him, but Zhang Fei proposed to drink at this time, and the captain was stunned for a moment, but he didn't dare to persuade him, so he had to retreat.

The Xuzhou army entered the outside of the city, and Sima Yi at the head of the city instructed everyone behind him: "Pass the order to go down, defend the city to the death, and no one shall fight without an order." ”

"The general has an order!" One of the guards behind him ran quickly on the city wall, shouting as he ran: "Defend the city, no one shall go out without permission." ”

At the top of the city, there were many stones and logs.

In addition to this, there is a stove made of stone every few steps.

There is not cooking food on the stovetop, but jars of oil.

The firewood under the oil is burning, but the fire is controlled very small, which can only ensure that the oil heats up, but not boiling.

The defenders were prepared for defense, but the Xuzhou army brought by Zhang Fei had no intention of attacking at all.

The officers who were not on duty received fine wine, and drank it one by one in the tent.

(End of chapter)