The war was imminent, Pang Tong ordered the mobilization of grain, grass and horses in the prefectures and counties of Xiliang, and Chang'an City, which had been calm for a long time, was noisy again.

After three days, the Xiliang army was convenient for Chang'an to assemble, and rushed to Tongguan, Pang Tong led 60,000 military horses, Xiliang iron cavalry accounted for one-third, Zhang Fei led 10,000 iron cavalry, as the pioneer, and the remaining 5,000 iron cavalry were handed over to Ma Chao and Ma Dai.

Zhong Miao was in Luoyang City, and he had already heard the news of Chang'an's changes, and Zhong Xuan's mood was quite complicated for this large-scale attack by Pang Tong.

It's not that Zhong Miao was afraid of Pang Tong, but that the Jingxiang army had too many iron horsemen this time.

"The iron cavalry is less than 10,000, and the 10,000 are invincible", the name of the Xiliang iron cavalry is there, how dare Zhong Xuan take it lightly? Moreover, Zhong Xuan experienced the era when Dong Zhuo was in power in the past, and it was at that time that Xiliang Tieqi achieved his famous reputation.

Today's prime minister can no longer bear the price of losing the land, Zhong Miao knows what it means to defend Luoyang this time, if Luoyang is lost again, Pang Tong can drive straight in, the hinterland of the Central Plains will face a devastating blow, even if the Xiliang Iron Cavalry who comes and goes like the wind does not go to conquer the city, but to destroy the Central Plains for three years of recuperation, for it, it is easy.

After thinking for a long time, Zhong Xuan's brows became tighter and tighter, and after a long period of silence, Zhong Xuan said to Li Dian, a subordinate in the hall: "Man Cheng, this time Pang Tong is attacking in a big way, do you have a way to deal with it?" ”

When Li Dian heard this, he thought for a moment and said: "Only the turtle can't shrink, make good use of this Luoyang Chengjian ......"

Zhong Miao thought deeply when he heard this, although Luoyang Dacheng had tens of thousands of soldiers, Zhong Miao was not optimistic about the result of going out of the city to meet the enemy. That Zhang Fei, Ma Chao. Zhao Yun and the three of them are all tiger generals in the world, and there are few enemies in Cao's camp......

The matter of losing the morale of the defenders in vain, Zhong Xuan definitely did not think about it.

Zhong Miao was meditating hard, and another soldier Pegasus came to report that the prime minister's reinforcements had arrived. When Zhong Miao heard this, he was puzzled, there was news from Yecheng before, but the prime minister sent Guo Jia and the Xiahou brothers to Xuchang to prevent Wancheng Zhuge Liang and others from moving. Zhong Xuan knows the geometry of Yecheng's family background, and secretly says that if the prime minister can still conjure up elite soldiers and become strong in the future? Or is it a new military horse recruited in Hebei? But the role of recruits is extremely limited, and in the eyes of the prime minister, he will not make such a low-level mistake.

Without waiting for Zhong Xuan to respond, a rough voice came from outside the hall, and Zhong Xuan followed the prestige. A black-faced strong man and a heroic general, walked together, and when he saw the person at first sight, Zhong Xuan's face was happy, and he said to the visitor: "Zhongkang." It's you! ”

Mr. Feng Xiao once said in Yecheng. Mr. Yuan Chang garrisoned Luoyang, although it was solid, but it was difficult for this army to resist the generals of the army of Zhang Pegasus Chao and others, if he came to provoke, I was afraid that it would weaken Mr. Yuan Chang's reputation, so he called Zhang and Zhongkang together to come to help, and along the way to get the prime minister's order, and then transport 50,000 stones of grain and grass, enough for the Luoyang army for several months. Zhang He said, Xu Chu followed closely and said: "When the Xiliang army comes, Mr. can order Xu to go out of the city to meet the enemy, and wait for Xu to slaughter his vanguard and hang his head at the gate of Luoyang!" ”

The two generals came, Zhong Miao felt a lot more at ease, there were these two people in the secret road, but there was no need to be afraid of the strong general of Xiliang, but this Xiliang iron horse, after all, it was difficult to deal with, if it could be blocked outside the city, it would be good, once the iron horse entered the city, the soldiers in Luoyang City, the people were afraid that it would be difficult to escape.

Thinking of this, Zhong Xuan said to the two generals: "The two generals have come from afar, they should take a break, and as for how to meet the enemy, they should give Zhong some time to think ......about it carefully."

When the two generals heard this, they all nodded yes, and left the mansion, Zhong Miao saw the two leaving, and the sorrow between his eyebrows dissipated a lot, and together with Li Dian, he discussed many matters related to the defense of Luoyang City.

Two days later, the smoke and dust in front of Luoyang City, Zhang Fei led more than 10,000 Xiliang Iron Cavalry, has arrived in front of Luoyang City, under the city, Zhang Feiyao pointed to the garrison of the city, and the tiger roared: "Can anyone dare to fight with Zhang, in front of the city?" ”

Seeing this, Xu Chu couldn't help but be annoyed, walked up to the city head in a few steps, and shouted to Zhang Fei under the city: "Don't be arrogant, wait for me Xu Zhongkang to meet you!" ”

Xu Chu said that, he wanted to go down to the city, but was stopped by Zhang He, Zhang He said: "Don't forget, when you and I left Yecheng, what the prime minister said!" Mr. Yuan Chang did not give an order, how could Zhong Kang make his own decisions? ”

Xu Chu was angry when he heard this, and said to Zhang He: "Could it be that the can't show off his might?" Or do you think that Xu can't fight him? ”

"Zhong Kang don't be ......anxious," Zhong Jian heard this, and Wen Yan persuaded: "We naturally don't doubt Zhong Kang's bravery, but Zhong Kang should know that Zhang Fei is a Xiliang iron horseman, although there are many horses in front of the city, but the time is in a hurry, it is difficult to ensure that there is no omission, once the iron horse finds an opportunity and enters the city, isn't it bad?" ”

Zhong Xuan said, Xu Chu's face was slightly calmer, and he was no longer noisy, and Zhang Fei saw that Xu Chu was invited to fight but did not come out for a long time, he was secretly angry in his heart, and shouted at the city: "Xu Zhongkang!" Did you just talk or fart? If you should give me Lao Zhang's words, you will eat them back? ”

When Xu Chu heard this, Yu Chengtou shouted and scolded: "If it weren't for Mr. Yuan Chang's refusal, Xu would have captured you a long time ago!" You led the army all the way to come, you must be tired, Xu does not want to take advantage of you! ”

When Zhang Fei heard Xu Chu's shouting, he couldn't help but sneer: "It's a big talk!" If you are a hero, you will quickly come down and fight with my Lao Zhang, you have the ability to win my Lao Zhang, not to take advantage of you! ”

When Xu Chu heard this, he glanced at Zhong Xuan again, but saw Zhong Xuan's resolute expression, shaking his head slightly, Xu Chu was angry in his heart, snorted coldly, and left the city. ”

When Zhong Xuan heard this, he sighed lightly and said, "How is the momentum of the Xiliang military horses under the city?" ”

Zhang He looked at the city again, and suddenly realized in his heart that the Xiliang iron cavalry under the city was full of horses, and the momentum was violent. That Zhang Fei obviously made up his mind, and attacked Luoyang in one go...... This Xiliang military horse seems to have an unstable foothold, but in fact it is full of fighting spirit, only a moment of effort, Zhang He understood Zhong Xuan's scruples, and bowed his hand and said: "What Mr. said is very true, Zhongkang has his own Zhang to persuade him." ”

Zhang Fei saw that Luoyang City was silent, and scolded a few times, but no one answered, and he slapped his horse back and scolded in a low voice: "Sure enough, as the military advisor said, this Luoyang guard has some skills, and he actually saw through my old Zhang's plan to ......."

After another half a day, the Xiliang army arrived, Zhang Fei met Pang Tong in the tent, and after talking about his strategy, Pang Tong smiled and said nothing.

In the end, this Zhang Yide is still earnest, although Zhong Xuan is old, but he has also been in battle for a long time, how can he not see through Zhang Fei's simple plan, but Zhang Fei is in a hurry, but it is worthy of praise, thinking of this, Pang Tong smiled: "Yide don't worry, Luoyang is close at hand, Pang has already made up his mind, breaking this city, Yide is always indispensable to fight!" ”

When Zhang Fei heard this, he grinned and said, "That's right! ”

When Ma Chao heard this, he was quite angry: "Today, Yide has invited to fight in the city, and tomorrow it will be Ma's turn!" The military advisor should be fair! ”

"Meng Qi, take good command of your left army! Wait for my old Zhang to capture a few enemy generals and make a head! Zhang Fei didn't wait for Pang Tong to answer, and said first: "When the city is broken, you will always have the credit of the left army!" ”

"Strategist!" Ma Chao ignored Zhang Fei and bowed to Pang Tong: "Tomorrow's battle, when Ma goes forward, Yide's face is hateful, and the enemy will be afraid, so he naturally refuses to go out of the city for a decisive battle. ”

Ma Chao's words made everyone laugh for a long time, Zhang Fei glanced at Ma Chao, and said to Ma Chao: "According to you, who will go to fight to see if they look good?" Zilong looks more beautiful than you, and he is going to fight tomorrow, so it shouldn't be you! ”

Ma Chao knew that he was speechless, glanced at Zhao Yun, saw that Zhao Yun's expression was as usual, his heart was a little relieved, and said to Pang Tong: "Don't listen to this black guy messing around. ”

When Pang Tong heard this, he nodded slightly, and said to Zhang Fei: "Yide, tomorrow is a battle, let Meng Qi go to the last time, anyway, in Pang Mou's opinion, the three generals who go to the city to fight the generals, all have victory and undefeated, Pang is now the commander of this army, naturally he has to be fair, it is better than the three generals, and they will go to the city every other day to fight, what do you think?" ”

Pang Tong said, Ma Chao was overjoyed, although Zhang Fei was unhappy in his heart, he couldn't deny Pang Tong's suggestion of such a fair distribution, so he had to mutter: "My old Zhang is a pioneer!" ”

Seeing Zhang Fei's grievances, the generals couldn't help but laugh for a while, Pang Tong saw that the atmosphere in the tent was good, and said with a slight smile: "Luoyang Chengjian, if that Zhong Xuan blindly sticks to it, I should wait and make plans again, all the generals should not forget, Kong Ming broke Wancheng, but it only took a few days of hard work, Pang Mou's Xiliang Iron Cavalry, compared to Kong Ming's military horses, only strong but not weak, if this battle is fought for a long time, it will also fall to our reputation!" ”

When the generals heard this, they all looked excited, Zhao Yun stepped forward and said to Pang Tong: "Zhao ordered someone to cut down trees overnight to build siege equipment!" ”

Pang Tong nodded, and said to Zhang Fei and Ma Chao: "The two generals can't completely put their minds on the matter of fighting generals in front of the city, I waited here to come to Luoyang, but in order to break the city!" ”

"Don't worry, the two of us know it!" When Ma Chao heard this, he put away the smile on his face and said seriously: "Tonight, Ma ordered someone to destroy the rejected horses in front of the city!" ”

"There's no urgency in this matter!" When Pang Tong heard this, he shook his head and said: "If there is a sneak attack tonight, then Zhong Miao must be prepared, now that my army is here, I don't have to be so cautious in acting, tomorrow when Meng Qi fights, Pang also wants to go and see, this Luoyang Zhong Xuan, what is the reaction, if he is afraid, Pang Mou will let him know that the turtle shrinks the city, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not take care of one or the other!" ”

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