After a long silence. Du Ji finally made a decision, only Ya He crushed the wax pill that did not smelt the near Feixin, took out the letter inside, and then turned around and returned to the long case to write an order, handed it to Meng Da's messenger, and said: "With this order, Zidu will go to Anyi as soon as possible and command the army to defend the palace, and this official will also transfer the army of Luoyang to Anyi, and the war in Hedong will be under the command of Zidu." Meng Da's henchman took the order and left.

After that, Du Yi said to Han Hao's henchmen: "You will return to the Yuan heir, let him pay close attention to the situation in Hedong, if it is critical, this official will allow the Yuan heir to lead the army into Hedong to fight, and the Yuan heir can decide this matter by himself." But keep strict watch over the fifty thousand soldiers, if they are in trouble. I'm afraid that the entire division will be over, and Han Hao's henchmen also responded, and went back to his life quickly.

At this time, Du Yi made up his mind, now that Meng Da has entered Hedong, Hanoi will be empty, but Du Ji has no way, if Han Hao enters Hedong, let's not talk about the question of whether he has combat experience, that is, if the 50,000 soldiers are not managed by Han Hao, I am afraid that there will be chaos, and the chaos of Si Li will be worse. Thinking of this, Du Ji immediately came to the long case and wrote an appointment. Shen Yi, who was stationed at Bishui Pass, was transferred to Hedong. And let Shen Tan, who was stationed in the Tiger Prison, strengthen his defense. Governor two levels of defense. After doing all this. Du Ji sent someone to spread the word, so that 5,000 soldiers and the Blood Blade Battalion immediately went to Hedong, to listen to Meng Da's moderation, and he himself asked the city defense army in Luoyang to strengthen patrols, in case there was a small disturbance at this time, in short, Du Ji fell into infinite tension

Yuan Shu and Liu Biao attacked Nanyang, and Fu Sui's army entered the east of the Kou River, and these two news were almost delivered to Zhang Xiu's camp outside the city of Jili. Inside the big tent, Zhang Xiu's brows were furrowed, obviously worried about these two things.

Not long after, Huo Duyu outside the tent reported: "Lord." Jia Changshi and Fa Sacrificial Wine begged to meet

Zhang Xiu immediately said: "Spread quickly." ”

Jia Xu and Fa Zheng entered the big tent one after another; When the two saw Zhang Xiu's troubled face, and there were two letters on the long case, they glanced at each other, and they both saw the worry in each other's eyes.

After the two sat down, Zhang Xiu said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Wenhe, filial piety, there is an urgent report from Nanyang, Yuan Shu and Liu Biao's army is attacking. Yuan Shu's army has broken through Deng County and entered the Nanyang territory. He attacked Wancheng again, but was repelled by Wenyuan and Xingba. Liu Biao's army attacked Fancheng, and Zi used a thunderbolt to repel the attack of Cai Mao's army

When Fa Zheng heard this, he frowned and said, "Yuan Shu and Liu Biao really saw Nanyang Void and joined forces to attack. However, just listening to the current situation, the situation in Nanyang is not bad enough to annoy the lord. Wancheng is guarded by General Wenyuan, assisted by Gan Xingba, and Ziyu has a plan, Zhong Taishou stabilizes the rear, even if Yuan Shu and Liu Biao join forces, they may not be able to easily gain the upper hand. ”

Zhang Xiu nodded and said, "What Xiaozhi said is true, the situation in Nanyang is not what Xiu is worried about. And Xiaozhi was wrong before, not two to attack, but three.

Jia Xu and Fa Zheng were shocked when they heard this. Jia Xu was still calm, with a gloomy face and a silent face, while Fa Zheng said in a lost voice: "Isn't it Yuan Shao or Cao Cao who also came to get involved?" ”

Zhang Xiu shook his head. Then put two letters on the long case: "This is the urgent report of the Marquis of Luoyang and the urgent report of Chang'an Gongming." Bang then let Yang Qiu as the vanguard to attack Hedong, at this time across Pubanjin into the hinterland of Hedong, but Anyi has not yet been lost, Bohou let Zidu into Hedong to command the battle, and all the troops in Luoyang were transferred to Hedong for Zidu to command, but all the soldiers added up. There are more than 10,000 people, of which there are 3,000 blood blade battalions, and Yang Qiu has 30,000 troops as the front. The spies came to report again, and Han Sui personally led 20,000 troops to support Yang Qiu, and the 50,000 troops attacked Hedong, but he was afraid that Zidu could only defend it

Fa Zheng took the letter, read it carefully, and handed it to Jia Xu. Then he closed his eyes and pondered, but Jia Xu's face became even more gloomy after reading it carefully.

At this time, Fa Zheng spoke: "This time the three parties are attacking, Han Sui and Yuan Shu and Liu Biao seem to have nothing to do with each other. In fact, if there is no persuasion from Han Sui, he will attack Hedong. and Liu Biao flanked our army, but the north and south echoed, Liu Biao would not dare to send troops to Nanyang, Liu Biao did not agree, and Yuan Shu could not cross Liu Biao's rule to attack Nanyang. This plan is the weakness of our army, and I am afraid that only Cheng Gongying can come up with this plan

Zhang Xiu sighed when he heard this: "Even if you know that it is Cheng Gongying's plan, what is the use, but now that the Fusui army has entered the east of the Kou River, this place has become the focus of this battle." If you can retreat from Han Sui's army, Nanyang will be able to keep it. If Han Sui's army could not be retreated, even if Nanyang could repel Yuan Shu and Liu Biao's army, it would be difficult to escape the strength of Han Sui's army moving south. Wenhe, filial piety, you think that embroidery is going to retire from the army, and first ensure that the division is not lost? ”

Jia Xu and Fa Zheng heard it, and said in unison: "The lord is really impossible! ”

Fa Zheng hurriedly said: "In this battle, many armies are fighting, in order to annihilate Ma Teng in one fell swoop, if you withdraw at this time, not only will you lose your previous achievements, but you will let Ma Teng know the deployment of our army afterwards." This battle was better than concealment, so that Ma Teng did not know the true intentions of our army. to annihilate it in one fell swoop. If he retreats at this time, let Ma Teng know what our army is planning afterwards, and he will be prepared in the future, and he will kill Ma Teng again at that time. I'm afraid that it will take several times the effort, and if you want to win Yongliang, you must work hard for ten years and slowly figure it out. At that time, I am afraid that the princes of the Central Plains have decided the winner, which will be greatly detrimental to the exhibition of the lord, so the lord cannot retreat

Jia Xu heard this, nodded and said: "What Xiaozhi said is true, although our army is in danger at this time, as long as Ma Teng is destroyed, everything will be much easier." The siege of Nanyang, Wen Yuan, Ziyu, they have a way to solve it, and the danger of Si Li may not be unsolvable. ”

Zhang Xiu heard it and said happily: "Wenhe has a good plan?"

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Not bad." Han Sui's army entered the east of the Kou River, which seemed to be menacing, but in fact the rear was already empty, at this time there were only 20,000 defenders of Cheng Yin and 20,000 troops in Jincheng, while Zuo Fenglang, Hexi, Beidi and other places were empty. Gongming's 60,000 troops were stationed in Chang'an, and it was possible to attack Zuofeng Key, Hexi and other places in the north at this time, which could cut off Han's return route and force Han Sui to return to the army. The danger in the east of the river can be temporarily resolved. ”

After a pause, Jia Xu continued: "Han Sui was able to become the hero of one side by relying on the Qiang people, but he thought that his defeat was also in the Qiang people. Han Sui led the army to fight for many years, and many Qiang people were already dissatisfied with the long-term war, and Han Sui could only use thunderous means to suppress this, which increased the Qiang people's dissatisfaction with them. Hence the suspicion. The lord can send people to Liangzhou to contact the Qiang people who were dissatisfied with Han Sui to raise troops to deal with Han Sui. This move can cause chaos in the rear of the Fusui area. Second, the lord will inevitably face adopters in the future. This move can win over some Wu people, and settle Liangzhou faster in order to defeat the public and spit out the winner. At that time, Gongming sent troops to attack Zuo Fenghu in the north to attract Han Sui's army in Hedong to return to defense, and the stable Cheng Yinsuo Department saw that General Zaiming was attacking Zuo Feng Xie, and would also send troops. At that time, there were only 20,000 troops left in Jincheng in Han Suizhi, and the Qiang people's army would definitely cause great chaos. There is a time for this buffer. The lord can immediately clean up Ma Teng. It is not too late to return to the army in Hedong. ”

After hearing this, Fa Zheng nodded and said: "I think this plan is feasible, the Qiang people are greedy for money, and the lord only needs to send more people to Liangzhou with heavy money to lure the Qiang people to raise troops." Those who are dissatisfied with Han Sui will raise troops, while the rest of the Qiang people are greedy for money, or they will be confused by wealth and silk to raise troops together. In addition to luring him with wealth, the lord can still allow his official position, the Qiang people have been envious of the Han officials for a long time, and this move can tempt many Qiang people to raise troops, and then Han Sui will be in turmoil. ”

Zhang Xiu heard what the two said, and immediately became firm in confidence, and immediately ordered: "Filial piety, you should return to Chang'an immediately, take the wealth in the treasury of Chang'an, and send trusted people into Liangzhou to persuade the Qiang people who are dissatisfied with Han Sui from all walks of life to lead the troops." In addition, let Gongming lead 40,000 troops to attack Zuo Feng Lang after speaking, he took out a pen and paper, wrote on it with a "brush, brush", and then covered it with the seal of the general of the fat cavalry. took out another piece of talisman, handed it to Fa Zheng and said: "This is the general order, so it will be handed over to Gongming by filial piety." ”

Fa Zheng responded and took over the order. Zhang Xiu took out a pen and paper and kept writing, and read in his mouth: "Let Zidu defend Hedong, if Hedong is captured, let him raise his head to see the general." Then let the heir of the Yuan take strict care of the 50,000 soldiers, and not let them take advantage of this time to make trouble, and if necessary, they can be killed to get rid of future troubles. At this time, Zhang Xiu did not hold a weapon in his hand. But the murderous aura is awe-inspiring, and this is a critical time. Zhang Xiu can't afford to lose, so Zhang Xiu also became decisive at this time, and Jia Xu who saw it secretly nodded.

Jia Xu has always felt that Zhang Xiu is too benevolent, although such a person can win the hearts of the people, but he has never been very interested in Jia Xu's appetite. But now that Jia Xu is beginning to appear, Zhang Xiu's kindness is only for the people. and their own army, which is merciless to the enemy. Although Jia Xu felt that it was still not enough, he knew that Zhang Xiu's personality was like this, and he couldn't ask for it.

Just when Zhang Xiu was discussing with Jia Xu and Fa Zheng, Yang Qiu's army had already arrived at the city of Anyi. Meng Da stood on top of the city wearing armor and a sword at his waist, looking coldly at the army under the city. More than 20,000 men and horses under Yang Qiu's department lined up outside the city, the sky was full of dark clouds, and the sky above the entire Anyi City was filled with a strong murderous aura, and the four thousand defenders in the city held cold weapons tightly, although they did not speak, their hearts were as cold as ice as the weapons in their hands.

Since Yang Qiu's army invaded Hedong. It has been invincible, no county town can resist the attack of Yang Qiu's army for an hour, and the news keeps coming to Anyi from the mouths of the people fleeing from all over Hedong, so that the defenders of the city do not have any hope of being able to hold Hedong, if it is not for Meng Da to arrive before the arrival of Yang Qiu's army, I am afraid that Anyi City has surrendered directly at this time.

A large earth horn was raised. Pointing straight into the sky, a famous drummer with his chest and belly also climbed onto the drum rack, his thick arms already raised, and the two heavy drumsticks in his hands were clenched. He thumped hard at the huge war drum that looked like the canopy of the car.

"Chan

A fierce and suffocating drum suddenly sounded between heaven and earth, causing the blood of the Xiliang army under the city to boil, and the scorching killing intent began to surge from the depths of each soldier's body.

"Drink"

A low roar came out of the throats of more than 20,000 Xiliang troops. Even the horses under their crotches were restless and neighed in low voices, as if they were roaring in response to their masters.

"Knock knock

"Woo woo

The fierce sound of war drums and long trumpets continued to rise, intertwining into a strong aura of slaughter, which permeated the heavens and the earth. Above the city, Meng Da frowned, and the sword hanging on his waist had been unsheathed for some time, and seeing that many soldiers next to him were trembling, Meng Da sighed secretly.

The drums of war under the city were beaten incessantly, and as soon as the horses crossed the formation, the sound of drums and trumpets suddenly stopped. All of a sudden, the whole world became silent, but this silence made the murderous atmosphere even more permeated.

After this man rushed out, he pointed to the city with the big knife in his hand, and shouted: "The defenders of the city can hear that my general Yang has the virtue of a good life in the sky, and he can't bear to kill more, if the city surrenders now, General Yang promises not to kill a single person or animal in the city, but if the stubborn resistance and the army captures the city, there are a few counties in the east of the chicken that have been killed because of the stubborn resistance, and you will surrender immediately!" ”

As soon as these words came out, Meng Da suddenly felt that the soldiers around him began to talk in a whisper, and people's hearts fluctuated. Meng Da knew that they could not be left to talk. At that time, he, the general, was afraid that he would be killed first, and then he would be surrendered by those soldiers who were afraid of death.

Meng Da took a step forward, stood by the city wall, and replied loudly: "Yang Qiu, you are dead, there is a general, Anyi will never surrender." On the same day, your flag Ben Eight General was killed by our General Zhou Cang under the city of Chang'an, you Yang Qiu escaped quickly, picked up his life, and now he doesn't know whether he is alive or dead, and he led the troops to invade my Hedong, not to mention, but also thinks that he is brave and unparalleled, isn't it smiling and generous. Ben will advise you to withdraw from Hedong immediately if you know the opportunity, there is still a glimmer of life, if my lord's army returns to the division, you will die without a place to be buried. If you insist on attacking the city, the general will see how you cavalry are attacking the city, and laugh out loud.

Meng Da's words made the defenders of the city who were originally afraid of the Xiliang army settle down, and they originally heard that Yang Qiu's army was attacking the city. Nothing is broken, and the heart is terrified. Now that I heard Meng Da's words, I woke up to the fact that there are countless generals in their army, and Zhou Cang's martial arts are only average among the generals in the army, but he can kill Yang Qiu and escape, but his fear of the Xiliang army has been reduced a lot.

Meng Da laughed loudly as he peeked at the soldiers next to him, and saw that their eyes began to firm, and he was slightly relieved in his heart, he knew. The morale of the soldiers recovered a little, so that they would not be immediately defeated in the face of a charge from Yang Qiu's army.

When Meng Da laughed, an angry shout came from the army array under the city, saying: "The front army dismounts and charges!" The reward for capturing the city guards alive is 100 gold, and the official is added to the third level, and the person who kills him is rewarded with 50 gold, and the official is increased by the first level, and the soldiers are killed! ”