The news of the beheading of the Digong general Zhang Bao gradually spread in Julu City, which dealt a great blow to the overall morale of the Yellow Turban Army, some people had lost the courage to fight, and some people were indignant and wanted revenge. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

And Zhang Jiao has a bitter word, the second brother was beheaded, Qu Shuai either fled or surrendered, he could not take revenge, and could not effectively restrain Qu Shuai, which had a great negative impact on his prestige.

On May 23, Gao Shun led the troops to reach Xiatao City, which is where the county is governed, there are not many Yellow Turban Army, and they were thrown down by a drum, and Gao Shun did not order the pursuit of the fleeing Yellow Turban Army, but ordered the army to rest for a day, and then went to Julu City to encircle and annihilate Zhang Jiao.

The county magistrate and the county governor were appointed to maintain local order, recruit displaced people, and replant crops.

Because Zhou Cang was unwilling to fight against the Yellow Turban Army, he was left to be stationed in Xiatao City, and at the same time played a role in stabilizing local security.

On the 25th, they arrived in Pingxiang County, which was close to Julu, and at this time it was already empty and desolate.

On the 26th, Gao Shun led the troops to the north gate of Julu City and set up camp.

The current army is still too small compared to the number of people in Julu City, Yan Liang and the other four have 7 cavalry each, Zhao Fu has 5 cavalry, and Li Qiang has 17 cavalry; Cheng Huan had 12 tun infantry, Zhang Meng had 12 tun infantry exchanged from Zhuo County, and 5 tun Yellow Turban Army and 1 Qu 4 tun heavy soldiers.

A total of 50 cavalry and 30 infantry.

Xiaqu County, Wu County and Yangshi County each left 1 Qu and 4 Tun heavy soldiers to maintain order, and Xiatao City was garrisoned by 3 Qu 12 Tun infantry led by Zhou Cang.

Zhang Fei and Wen Chou were sent out to clean up the scattered Yellow Turbans in the western and southwestern counties of Julu City, forcing them all into Julu City or beheading them, Gao Shun regarded Julu County as his territory and did not allow other forces to exist.

Zhang Jiao has already been rewarded, the combat power of the Youzhou army is super strong, and he can't fight in the field, so he has been cowering in the city; And most of the main forces were transferred to the north of the city for defense, and only a small number of guards were arranged on the other three city walls.

And Gao Shun did not immediately attack the city, and the two sides were in a state of confrontation.

Zhang Jiao also accepted this state of confrontation and bought time for the various units of the Yellow Turban Army, hoping that they would become stronger and bigger as soon as possible.

As time passed, the Yellow Turban Army defending the city gradually slackened.

Li Qiang couldn't bear to be upset, and came to consult Gao Shun, "Lord, when will the siege begin?" ”

"Hehe, we only have 30 infantry, how can we attack the city?"

Li Qiang said dissatisfiedly: "Lord, do you keep confronting each other like this?" ”

Gao Shun explained: "Wait for Yide and Gonghuan to come back, I have already thought of a way to siege the city, otherwise there are too few personnel, even if we conquer the city gate, we will not be able to make a profit." ”

Li Qiangqiang was overjoyed and hurriedly asked: "Haha, I know that the lord will not let us wait in vain, what can I do, let me hear it, otherwise give me two jars of wine to relieve my boredom." ”

Li Qiang is not an outsider, Gao Shun is relieved of it, so he explained: "Now there are 3 tun senior infantry, 7 tun junior infantry, and 9 tun sword and shield soldiers in the system, I am going to put them directly on the west city wall, let them open the west gate, and the cavalry will rush into the city, so that Julu City will be easily occupied, I estimate that Zhang Jiao will definitely flee to Guangzong City at that time, and the cavalry will chase after him." ”

Li Qiang thought for a while and said: "Lord, since this is the case, I suggest that Yide and Gonghuan do not need to come back, and order them to be stationed in Guangping County or Quzhou County, so that the arrangement is convenient for them to intercept; When the time comes, let Yan Liang and Guan Yu ambush at the east gate in advance, and wait for the Yellow Turban thieves to go out of the city and chase them from behind; I led the cavalry and infantry to kill Simon; If the situation is urgent, the lord can release the trapped camp at that time, and I am sure that once the trapped camp comes out, he will be invincible. ”

Gao Shun said with a smile: "The method is good, but you can't be stationed in Quzhou County, otherwise Zhang Jiao won't dare to flee east, if he escapes to the northeast, it will be even more troublesome, and he must be intercepted, so that he can only go to Guangzong; In addition, the trapping camp must not be released at present, it must be used on the blade, and the weight of Zhang Jiao is not enough, so it is a big deal to spend more time dealing with him. ”

Li Qiang suggested again: "Also, you don't need to release so many infantry at once, only 3 tun senior infantry, 6 tun junior infantry or sword and shield soldiers are enough, if there are so many personnel, it is difficult to explain to the outside world." ”

Gao Shun smiled: "Okay, I will decide according to the situation when the time comes; In addition, you think carefully about it these days to see if there are any other places that need to be replenished, and it is best to catch Zhang Jiao. ”

"Yes, my lord. So when will the siege begin? ”

Gao Shun thought about it for a while, and it was now close to the summer solstice, about half past four o'clock in the morning, so he said: "Then it will be set on the morning of May 11, the moon sets relatively early, and the time before dawn is very dark, which is convenient for movement." ”

Li Qiang thought for a while, and the words of June 11 had a dark time of one hour in the morning, which was the most exhausting time for the enemy, which was very conducive to action, so he said: "Hehe, the lord has thought it through, and the time chosen is good, so let's do it." ”

Subsequently, the order was passed to Wen Chou and Zhang Fei, and they were asked to station in Guangping County and do a good job of intercepting Zhang Jiao.

The barracks are still the same, and they are training every day, and they have not attacked the city; Zhang Jiao wondered very much, why did the officers and soldiers not take action? And the Yellow Turban Army defending the city also became more sloppy and lazy.

Time passed quickly, and on the morning of the tenth day of the first month of June, Gao Shun summoned Guan Yu and others to come to the meeting.

Gao Shun was the first to speak: "We have rested for so long, we have not attacked the city, the enemy has slackened, and the defense of the city is not tight, this is an opportunity for us; Tonight, a group of scouts and heavy infantry will come to the aid of the battle, and they will infiltrate the city, open the gates, and our troops will take advantage of the victory to storm the city. ”

"Yes, my lord!" Everyone was very happy, after resting for so long, the lord was finally about to act.

Gao Shun arranged: "When the time comes, the West Gate will be attacked first, which is unexpected by the enemy; The north gate is our military camp, and the cavalry of Yide and Gonghuan are stationed in Guangping County in the south, so I estimate that Zhang Jiao will break through from the east gate and go to Guangzong City; Preparations will begin at midnight tomorrow morning, the officers and men will be fed and their horses will be fed, and no lights will be lit or no noise will be allowed in the barracks; Seeing that there was a fire at the West Gate, it was a war in the city, Meng Wen and Zhao Junhou led the 22 Tun cavalry to immediately rush to the West Gate to respond, Zhang Sima and Cheng Sima led the 24 Tun infantry to follow, and strive to rush into the city with one blow and occupy Julu City; Yun Chang and Gongji went to ambush 5 miles east of the East Gate, and tried their best to slow down their movements, and pursued Zhang Jiao's large army after leaving the city; Leave 6 infantry to guard the barracks. ”

"Yes, my lord!"

Gao Shun arranged again: "All the orders are ordered, and the action should not be too big when preparing, so as not to attract the attention of the defenders in the city. ”

"Yes, my lord."

This time, the Youzhou army did not besiege the city, nor did it siege the city, and there were only less than 10,000 soldiers and horses, which did not cause panic and fear among the Yellow Turban Army in the city.

Occasionally, there are Yellow Turban troops entering and exiting from other city gates, but the control is very strict, and it is impossible to enter and exit the city gate without the warrant of General Tiangong, although it is a small matter, but it stabilizes the military morale of the Yellow Turban Army in the city.

With the passage of time, the beheading of the Digong general, the surrender of Qu Shuai in Youzhou, and the escape of Qu Shuai's left beard were gradually forgotten.

At night, the Yellow Turbans in the city did not notice the changes in the army outside the city, and still lived a lazy life; But they didn't know that danger was approaching them.