In the early morning of this day, a Wei army of 30,000 people suddenly appeared in the north of Wancheng.

"Uh...... Is there any mistake, this is Wancheng, which is still 500 miles away from the Yellow River, how did the Wei army kill it? ”

Cao Xing, who was patrolling the city wall, was taken aback, and muttered that he went down the city wall to report the baby.

When Zhou Yu went north, he left 10,000 soldiers to guard Wancheng, and during this time, Guanying recruited another 4,000 people by recruiting bandits, prisoners, and recruiting soldiers, so that the Tang army in Nanyang County reached 14,000.

A few days ago, Jiang Chi of the remnants of the Shen State rebelled in Sui County, and Guan Ying gave Cao Ren 5,000 soldiers and horses to quell the rebellion.

"30,000 Wei soldiers are coming to the city?"

Nanyang Taishou Chen Deng and the main general Guan Ying were taken aback when they got the news, and they organized soldiers to defend the city wall on the one hand, and went to the city to check on the other.

I saw the banners of the Wei army sweeping all over the mountains, swords and guns reflecting the sun, smoke and dust billowing, and the momentum was huge.

Although I can't guess how the Wei army crossed the Yellow River, it doesn't matter anymore, the top priority is to defend Wancheng and not give up the important town that has just been taken.

"Soldiers, the time has come to make a contribution!"

Guan Ying drew his sword in his hand and loudly encouraged the morale of the army, "This Wei army is alone in depth, but it is only three times that of our army." As long as they persist, they will definitely have no return! ”

Under the leadership of Cao Xing and Cao Zhen, all the 9,000 Tang troops in Wancheng climbed the city wall, bent their bows and arrows one by one, and were ready to attack.

Guan Ying sent scouts to rush to Sui County to inform Cao Ren and ask him to return to help quickly. Jiang Chi's rebellion is nothing more than a disease of scabies, and defending Wancheng is the top priority.

"Fathers and villagers of Wancheng, how about anyone who has some flesh and blood to climb the city wall to assist our army in resisting Wei Kou? lest the city fall and everyone suffer! ”

As a guard, Chen Deng walked the streets and alleys, mobilizing the people from house to house to help defend the city.

It's a pity that the results are very small, the people in the city were still from Shen Guo half a month ago, and they don't have much sense of identity with the Tang State that just ruled this city, so they naturally won't go to work for Chen Deng.

But it's just a change of country name and a group of rulers, don't believe that the Wei army can still slaughter the city?

Your name is Wei Jun Wei Kou, aren't you Tang Kou?

Chen Deng shouted hoarsely and his mouth was dry, and he only recruited more than 300 market gangsters who tried to fish in troubled waters, and followed Chen Deng lazily to the foot of the inner city wall to carry supplies upwards.

"It's okay, it's just 30,000 Wei troops!"

Guan Ying smiled and comforted Chen Deng, as the chief general of the three armies, his words and deeds have a decisive effect on morale, "It doesn't matter with or without the help of the people to defend the city, Chen Yuanlong just needs to ensure that there is no civil strife in the city." ”

Chen Deng patted his chest and promised: "General Guan is in charge, rest assured, if someone in the city has bad intentions, he will definitely kill him with his own hands!" ”

At the moment, the three generals Guan Ying, Cao Zhen, and Cao Xing led 9,000 Tang troops to defend the city wall, and Chen Deng took 500 messengers to patrol the city to prevent the rebellion of the remnants of the Shen Guo.

"Report to the Taishou, Jiang Cuiping is willing to surrender, and ask to go to the city to fight!"

The war was about to start, and the soldiers who imprisoned Jiang Cuiping suddenly came to report to Chen Dengyu.

The four city walls lack a military general to suppress the formation, Jiang Cuiping's martial arts are indeed worth using, at least above Cao Zhen and Cao Xing, and even stronger than Cao Ren. If she can get her effectiveness, it will naturally allow Tang Jun to add a helping hand.

"But what if Jiang Cuiping is a fraud?"

Chen Deng hesitated, hurriedly threw down the matter at hand, and flew to the city wall to discuss with the baby.

The 30,000 Wei troops had already approached the city of Wanxian County, and they did not immediately attack the city, but sent dense scouts to spy on the surrounding environment. Then set up a large camp in Wuli, north of Wancheng, and put on a posture of protracted war.

"Jiang Cuiping took the initiative to surrender and ask for battle?"

The infant who was directing the soldiers to pile up the rolling stones was both surprised and not surprised when he heard this, and ordered the soldiers to bring Jiang Cuiping to the city wall, "Bring it and ask it to know what her idea is?" ”

After just one meal, Jiang Cuiping was escorted to the city wall by four Tang soldiers.

has been under house arrest for half a month, and the former daughter of Shenhou looks a little haggard, but her sassy and heroic posture is still there, and she walks vigorously.

Guan Ying hugged his fists and saluted: "Miss Jiang, this half-moon Guan has not treated you lightly, right?" ”

Jiang Cuiping moved her muscles and bones, and frowned slightly: "It's okay, except that you can't move freely, you don't have to worry about food and clothing." ”

"So Miss Jiang was moved by Guan Mou's courtesy, and plans to play for our Tang Kingdom?"

Jiang Cuiping reached out and touched a red tassel spear erected on the city wall, her eyes showed a look of longing, and she could see that she was very eager to fight.

"First, for the sake of Wancheng's fathers and villagers from the war, and secondly, to save my father. I will help you defend Wancheng, and ask the two of you to protect your father from death in front of Duke Tang. ”

Jiang Cuiping explained his reasons, and his eyes were full of sincerity.

Chen Deng was suspicious, and glanced at Guan Ying: "What does General Guan think?" ”

Guan Ying stretched out his hand and motioned to the soldier who was monitoring Jiang Cuiping's every move to retreat: "Miss Jiang's filial piety is well-known in Wancheng, and I would have believed you for this reason." As long as you can help us defend Wancheng and repel the Wei army, Guan and Chen Yuanlong will definitely ensure that Lingzun will not die. ”

Jiang Cuiping thanked Guan Ying with a fist: "Thank you for your trust, allow me to summon some old troops to the city to assist in the defense." ”

An hour later, Jiang Cuiping actually recruited more than 2,000 people, rolled up their sleeves one after another, rubbed their hands, and sweated like rain to help the Tang army transport defense materials such as rolling stones and rolling wood to the city wall.

Chen Deng couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praise: "Miss Jiang's prestige is really not enough, after repelling the Wei army, how about being in my Tang Kingdom?" ”

Jiang Cuiping shook his head and refused: "Although I am a daughter, I will not serve the enemy of destroying the country." This time to help you defend the city, firstly, to protect the fathers and villagers of Wancheng, and secondly, to save the life of my father. ”

Guan Ying and Chen Deng looked at each other and smiled, knowing that they couldn't drink hot porridge in a hurry, and Jiang Cuiping would be a person from Tang Guo sooner or later.

After noon, the Wei army began to attack the city.

But the scale was not very large, only 5,000 people were dispatched, and they launched an attack towards the north gate of Wancheng with the sound of whimpering horns, and the offensive was not fierce.

From noon to evening, the Wei army lost only about 200 casualties, and after dark, Mingjin withdrew his troops.

Jiang Cuiping, who had been idle for half a month, was even more addicted, she shot more than 30 bows and arrows, and only killed five or six Wei soldiers.

The soldiers besieging the city are covered by shields, but they are not wooden targets, and the killing rate of one-sixth is already very staggering. Ten arrows from an ordinary soldier is a remarkable level to be able to shoot down one person!

"Why is Wei Jun so calm and relaxed, swallowing slowly, it feels a little weird?" Guan Ying and Cao Zhen and others couldn't guess what medicine was sold in Wei Jun's gourd for a while.

Chen Deng guessed: "The Wei army may have deliberately paralyzed our army during the day and prepared to launch a surprise attack at night, so it must not be careless!" ”

Guan Ying and the others did not dare to slack off, and divided the 9,000 men into three groups, ensuring that the defenders on the city wall were not less than 6,000 people, and the other group took turns to rest.

There was nothing to do overnight, and the Wei army did not come to attack the city.

This made Guan Ying and Chen Deng a little confused, and they couldn't guess the intention of the Wei army, if the purpose of this team was to capture Wancheng, why not attack with all their might?

"You must know that the 100,000 Chu army is approaching, and it has passed Xiangyang last night, and it is expected that the troops will be at the foot of Wancheng in three days." Guan Ying informed Chen Deng, Cao Zhen, Cao Xing and others of the news they had just received.

After dawn, the horn sounded in the Wei army's camp, the camp gate was wide open, and it launched another attack on Wancheng.

This time the scale was larger than yesterday, and the Wei army dispatched 10,000 men to attack the north gate and the west gate of Wancheng respectively.

But the offensive was still not violent, the Wei army stopped fighting, and more used bows and arrows to shoot at the city wall, and the shield guards carrying the cloud ladder only launched a tentative attack, and they were stopped by the slightest fierce sniper.

From the early morning to the evening, the Wei army lost no more than 300 people, and the defenders at the head of the city suffered more than 40 casualties.

After dark, the Wei army retreated.

Cao Zhen analyzed: "In the opinion of the last general, the Wei army's offensive yesterday and today were all suspicious tactics, and the immobility of the troops last night was also to paralyze our army. There will be a massive attack tonight, so don't be lazy! ”

Guan Ying and Chen Dengju both thought so: "What Cao Zidan said is very true, the Wei army will come to attack tonight, so don't go down to the city to rest." The weather is already warm, so let's sleep on the walls! ”

Jiang Cuiping's eyes flashed with excitement: "It's good to come, my aunt and grandmother are not happy at all in the past two days!" ”

Another night passed, and the Wei army camp did not move, and not a single soldier came out at night.

The Tang generals, including the infants, were almost unbearable, and compared to the fierce offensive, the inability to guess the enemy's purpose was undoubtedly more unsettling, like sitting on pins and needles.

"I'll fuck you grandma!"

Cao Xuan smashed his fist on the wall battlement and scolded, "Which grandson is the main general of the Wei army?" When the soldiers are coming to the city and do not attack, are they here to entertain us? ”

Chen Deng put his hands behind his back and let the spring breeze blow Bo Dai: "What is the intention of the Wei army here, we must analyze it carefully." ”

At this moment, Cao Ren led 5,000 soldiers to return from Sui County, but he did not see the Wei army intercepting him, and entered the city from the south gate of Wan County unimpeded.

After listening to the speculation of Chen Deng, Guan Ying and others, Cao Ren stroked his beard and said: "I guess that this Wei army crossed the river and came mostly to disturb the hearts of the main army led by the lord and Zhou Gongjin, so it was surrounded but not fought. ”

Cao Xuan shrugged: "Immediately repair the book to the lord, just say that this Wei army is a gang of cowards, and Wancheng is as stable as Mount Tai." ”

Cao Zhen said: "According to the scout's report, the 100,000 Chu army led by Tang Wu and Yang Youji has passed through Xinye, and it is expected that the troops will arrive in Wancheng tomorrow evening or the second half of the night at the latest. ”

Chen Deng said excitedly: "It's a good time, I hope that after the arrival of the allies of the Chu State, they will work together with our army to annihilate this Wei Kou in one fell swoop." ”

Guan Ying twisted his beard and said: "I still feel a little unsteady, this Wei army is a bit evil!" ”

The Wei army camp outside the city sounded the horn again, the camp gate opened, and the Wei army swept in, ready to attack Wancheng again.