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Zhang Ren looked at the dense enemy troops outside the city, and suddenly had a feeling of powerlessness.

He knew very well that this was not the Sword Pavilion, and he could do it in one place. If the enemy wants to march into Chengdu, he can completely bypass Zitong. The reason why the other party did not choose to detour should be to clear the last obstacle to Chengdu.

Deputy General Lei Tong spat out, "Ge Laozi, look at least 100,000 people like this, right?" Why are these turtle sons fighting more and more? Isn't it reported that when they attacked Hanzhong, there were only 70,000 men at most? ”

Zhang Ren looked at Lei Tong helplessly, this person was brave and resolute in battle, but his brain was not very bright. Chen Xu took Hanzhong, of course, he would incorporate the Hanzhong army. Coupled with the surrender of the army of Jiange and Bajun, it is estimated that the total number of troops attacking Chengdu is no less than 150,000.

"The enemy's general offensive should begin soon." Zhang Ren stood at the head of the city and stroked the city wall, "I'm afraid this is our last battle, General Lei, if Zitong is captured, you can lead your troops to surrender." ”

Lei Tong hesitated: "General, I led the troops to surrender, what about you?" Your martial arts and strategy are the top in our Xichuan, if you ......"

"You don't have to persuade anymore." Zhang Ren interrupted Lei Tong's words, "I have already decided to live and die with Zitong." I want Chen Xu to know that there are also loyal and brave people in Yizhou. ”

Lei Tong felt incomprehensible about Zhang Ren's thoughts. In his heart, since it is a war, there is always a winner and a loser. After a life-and-death struggle, it is not a shame to surrender to a victor who is stronger than yourself.

In the camp outside the city, Zhang Liao and Li Jing were discussing their next move.

Zhang Liao spoke first: "The meaning of the lord is that if you want to minimize the killing, it is best to persuade Zhang Ren to surrender. ”

Li Jing felt a headache, and he also knew something about Zhang Ren. It is almost impossible to want Zhang Ren to surrender. In the face of a defender who resolutely refuses to surrender, the only thing that can be done is to attack the city with all his might.

Once the siege war starts, the two sides can only fight to the death, how can we talk about reducing killings?

"Wen Yuan, why don't we divide the troops. I led my troops to besiege Zitong, and you led my troops to Chengdu quickly to join the lord. As long as Chengdu is taken and Liu Zhang orders Zhang Ren to surrender, presumably a loyal person like him will not disobey the order. ”

Zhang Liao thought about it, and there was only this way, which met the requirements of the lord. So he and Li Jing divided their troops and personally led an army of 40,000 to Chengdu.

At the head of the city, Zhang Ren muttered to himself, "The troops have been divided, and the enemy army has been divided." Is this to directly capture Chengdu? Once Chengdu is lost, what is the point of me staying here? If I lead my troops to break through......

Alas, the enemy is so well defended, how can they break through? Even if you succeed in breaking through, how many troops will you have left? I hope that the lord can hold on for a while, and if there is a change in Chen Xu's rear, maybe there will be a glimmer of life. ”

Zhang Ren's idea is very good, but his expectations are destined to be disappointed.

In Chen Xu's rear, Chen Gong is responsible for grasping the overall situation, and Zhong Xuan is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the relationship. There are Gao Shun, Ma Teng, Guo Huai, Hao Zhao, Wang Shuang and other generals in the territory to guard, especially after Hao Zhao and Wang Shuang repelled Cao Cao's sneak attack, the territory is as stable as Mount Tai.

Looking at a few surrounding forces, they don't have the energy to attack Chen Xu.

Yuan Shao had just experienced the defeat in the Battle of Guandu, and was fighting in Yecheng in an attempt to fight again in the coming year. Not long ago, Cao Cao sent Xiahoudun to attack Hangu Pass, which ended in failure. As for Liu Biao in Jingzhou, he had been controlled by Liu Bei and had lost control of Xiangyang and the entire Jingzhou.

Under Xu Shu's planning, Liu Bei relied on the strong deterrence of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and finally got his own territory as he wished. However, he also paid a great price, and the reputation of benevolence that he had always maintained has been lost.

It is rumored that Liu Bei took refuge in Liu Biao when he was in difficulty, and was taken in by Liu Biao and arranged in Xinye. After he had a place to live, not only did he not be grateful, but instead seized Xiangyang as a guest.

How similar is this kind of ungrateful behavior to Lu Bu at the beginning?

All of a sudden, rumors spread that Liu Bei had taken refuge with several princes and had eventually abandoned them at the time of their suffering. Liu Bei has also changed from a moral model praised by everyone to a hypocritical villain spurned by everyone.

Chen Xu and Cao Cao naturally did not let go of this opportunity, and ordered people to spread Liu Bei's "glorious deeds" everywhere, striving to completely stink his reputation.

All of this was unexpected by Xu Shu, who had just come out of the mountain.

He originally thought that with this Liu Bei's former reputation, and then he could operate it well, he would definitely be able to minimize the negative impact of capturing Xiangyang this time. Unexpectedly, under the serial blows of Chen Gong, Guo Jia and others, Liu Bei's reputation became more and more stinky, and there were already scholars and people who ranked him and Lu Bu.

When Lu Bu, who lived in seclusion in Chang'an, heard the news, he couldn't help laughing, "Liu Bei, I didn't expect you to have today." I have already said that you faithless and unrighteous big-eared thief will not die well! ”

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In Li Jing's army, Gan Ning is offering advice to Li Jing.

He hoped that at midnight, a large army would attack the city from the north gate. He led his 100 Bashu brothers to touch the city wall from near the south gate, open the south gate of Zitong, and guide the army ambushed at the south gate into Zitong.

"This plan is a little too dangerous, isn't it?" Li Jing disagreed, "Zhang Ren's ability is very good, even if the north gate is attacked by a large scale, he will not relax the garrison of the south gate so easily." ”

Gan Ning strongly persuaded: "Marshal, we only have a hundred brothers. Have your army to attract attention, just be careful and not attract the attention of the defenders. Lao Tzu, if I want to make meritorious service, you can agree. ”

Li Jing looked at Gan Ning with a smile, he didn't care about such a merit. The kid in front of him hasn't had any decent military exploits so far, I'm afraid he's already anxious.

"Okay, then the old man will give you a chance. Seize this opportunity, lad, and don't let me down. ”

Gan Ning happily agreed, and ran back to the barracks to gather his brothers.

"Brothers, the marshal has agreed to my request, and our opportunity to make meritorious service has arrived. What if Zhang Ren is a famous general in Bashu? Tonight, I want to let the world know that Bashu not only has Zhang Ren, but also Laozi Gan Ning!

We not only have to sneak into Zitong tonight, open the city gate and enlarge the army into the city. Lao Tzu also wants to capture Zhang Ren with his own hands to let everyone know how powerful Lao Tzu is. ”

Everyone laughed and began to prepare, taking advantage of tonight to make a name for themselves.

At nightfall, Li Jing's army attacked without warning.

Gan Ning also led his men and sneaked to the vicinity of the south gate.

Success or failure, in one fell swoop.