Liu Bei and Guan Yu led 10,000 soldiers and horses to the north to cut off Cao Ren's retreat. When Cao Cao returned to the north, he commanded famous generals to garrison troops everywhere.

Xu Huang originally garrisoned Jiangling with Cao Ren, but after the defeat of Chibi and the news of Cao Cao's return spread throughout Jingzhou, Zhonglu, Linfu, Yicheng and other places rebelled, played various slogans, and at the same time sent people to contact Zhou Yu and others, hoping to get support and reinforcements. In order to avoid the loss of the northwest part of Gangneung Fortress. Cao Ren divided his troops and Xu Huang to lead the troops to fight, although the strength of these rebel soldiers and horses was not strong, but one by one the crusade also greatly delayed Xu Huang's troops.

Most of the remaining elite soldiers and horses when Cao Cao left were in the hands of Cao Ren and Xu Huang, and Lejin was relatively few, so he could not provide effective assistance to Jiangling City.

The full of favored soldiers in Dangyang, but they did not only need to defend Dangyang, but to defend the territory between Dangyang in the south and Jiangling in the north and Xiangyang in the north. It is so that once Cao Ren can't withstand Zhou Yu and Liu Bei, he can retreat safely without being wiped out.

The purpose of Cao Cao's troops is clear at a glance, that is, if Cao Ren can resist it, keep Jiangling City, and force Zhou Yu and Liu Bei back.

If it doesn't work, delay as much time as possible to curb the speed at which Zhou Yu and Liu Bei take advantage of the opportunity to rapidly expand their strength. In this way, Cao Cao Bei can also regain strength and stabilize the impact of the defeat of Chibi.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu spread scouts to inquire about the news everywhere, because Liu Bei was quite popular in Jingzhou, the information of Cao Jiang's troops everywhere soon became known.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu listened to the summary reported by the scouts. Guan Yu said first: "Big brother, listening to the report of the scout, Xu Huang was entangled by the rebels, and he was temporarily lacking in skills. Cao Ren was besieged by Zhou Yu. Now only when Yang Manpet is closest to us, we have to attract Cao's troops first, it is better to besiege Manzhong first. ”

Liu Bei said: "The second brother's words are reasonable, but it is just a siege battle, and the losses are huge, and the gains outweigh the losses." This person is quite capable. If you want to be like Xingba attacking Yiling, I'm afraid you can't use it. ”

Guan Yu said: "Big brother, most of the soldiers and horses under our command are naval troops, it is better for us to capture Hanjin first, and then use the convenience of Han Water to give full play to the mobility of the naval army, attack along the Han River, and transfer Manpet out of the city." Then wait for the opportunity to annihilate. ”

Liu Bei nodded and said, "Yes, this method is feasible." Second brother, you and I divide our troops into two ways. You lead 5,000 soldiers and horses to attack along the Han River, and I lead 5,000 soldiers and horses to wait for the opportunity to capture Dangyang. ”

Guan Yu said: "You don't have to have five thousand, three thousand is enough." I walked along the Han River. Cao Jun couldn't catch me at all. The eldest brother attacked Dangyang, after all, it was a siege, and it was better to have more soldiers and horses! ”

Liu Bei was about to say something, Guan Yu said again: "Don't worry, eldest brother, younger brother has his own measure, don't worry." Liu Bei saw that Guan Yu insisted, so he had to agree.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu divided their troops into two ways, Guan Yu led 3,000 soldiers to Hanjin, Hanjin Cao's army was afraid of Guan Yu's prestige, abandoned the city and left, and the people of Hanjin welcomed Guan Yu in.

Guan Yu left his son Guan Ping and 500 men to guard Hanjin, and when Guan Yu left, he instructed Guan Ping: "My son, after I leave, you will set up more antlers here, build fences, and dig deep trenches." Set up layer by layer, and do not slack off. Guan Ping promised.

Guan Yu walked up to Guan Ping and said, "If once the Cao army comes, you can't prevent it here, you can go west to find your uncle." But remember, only as a last resort. Remember, you can't run away without a fight like the Cao army guards here, and be ashamed of being a general. ”

Guan Ping said seriously: "Father, don't worry, the child will not let you down!" Guan Yu nodded with satisfaction and boarded the warship and headed north along the Han River.

Liu Bei led 7,000 soldiers and horses, and the troops were full of favor on the road to rescue Hanjin. Divide out a thousand people, led by the brave general Wang Chan, divided into two teams to detour to the north of Dangyang, if full of favor out of the city, take the opportunity to take Dangyang.

After General Hanjin Cao fled, he had nowhere to go, so he had to report to Dangyang to be full of favors. After learning that he had escaped, Man Chong was not polite and directly beheaded the public.

Hanjin is lost, and it is acceptable to the loss of Manzhonglai, but Hanjin is a ferry, close to Hanshui, and can accept a large-scale naval army. This is what full of pets fears.

Once Guan Yu expanded along Hanjin in all directions, relying on Hanjin, there would be a steady stream of soldiers and horses coming here. The purpose of protecting Cao Ren's retreat by himself cannot be achieved. Moreover, Guan Yu can also attack and disturb along the Han River to the north.

Man Chong immediately concentrated 5,000 soldiers and horses, preparing to recapture Hanjin. Send someone to report to Xu Huang and ask Xu Huang to come to help as soon as possible. and went to Xiangyang Lejin, Jiangxia Wenzhi to send a letter. Let them fortify along the river and deal with the attack.

After sending the letter to Xu Huang, Man Chong was about to lead the troops out of the city when his mind suddenly moved. Xindao: Xu Huang is fighting to quell the rebellion, proving that people's hearts are gradually deviating. Dangyang is an important place, and there have always been soldiers and horses stationed, so there is no rebellion. But it can't be proved that there is no person with two hearts, once Guan Yu or someone gets in touch, it will be dangerous to be Yangke.

Thinking of this, Man Chong called the deputy general and gave him some advice. Then he led his troops out of the city.

As soon as Man Zhong left the city, the scout reported the news to Wang Chan. Wang Chan was overjoyed and sent someone to report to Liu Bei. He was gearing up, just waiting for the full pet to go far away, and then he took the opportunity to attack Dangyang.

Three days after the full pet left. Wang Chan learned that Dangyang opened the city every day, and the people could come and go freely. The mind comes alive. He took the opportunity to send people disguised as people to blend into the city.

Full of favors left, and the guards of Dangyang also relaxed, and about more than 100 people mixed in.

That night, it was time to make an appointment with the soldiers and horses who had infiltrated the city. Wang Chan also forgot Liu Bei's words to be cautious, and just wanted to make a contribution, lead the troops to the south gate of Dangyang City, and prepare to join forces with the soldiers and horses to take Dangyang.

Wang Chan sent people to take the ladder and quietly ascended to the city. And everything went very smoothly after the gates were opened.

When Wang Chan entered the city, he saw the soldiers in the city and said, "Why are you still you?" Where are the soldiers and horses that have infiltrated the city? ”

The people said, "We have not seen that we have climbed up to the tower." When he saw no one, he opened the gates. ”

Wang Chan's back was cold, and he yelled badly. Hurriedly ordered to retreat.

Hundreds of torches suddenly appeared on all sides of the darkness. Then the head was dropped. The leader Cao Jiang smiled: "The person you are looking for is here." Can a waste like you be a general? Tell you about it! The people who came and went at the gates of the city were a thousand in all. All registered. It's to see if you can find out if there is a spy, and you don't want a big fish to come. The people you infiltrate still want to hide. By the way, did you spy on our General Man's scouts report today? Not at all! Soon you will go back to meet them. ”

Wang Chan did not dare to delay and ordered him to retreat. Cao Jiang gave an order, arrows were shot from all sides, and then Cao Jun killed, Wang Chan fought to the death, and finally walked out of the city gate, and was full of pets and returned, besieging Wang Chan.

After dawn, Man Zhong interrogated the prisoners, only to know that Liu Bei was coming, and also knew Liu Bei's troops. Man Chong said to the deputy general: "It's really an accident, Liu Bei actually wants to transfer the tiger away from the mountain and attack me as a yang." I didn't expect that the internal worries were not eliminated, and the external troubles were calmed first. Hang the heads of these thieves in the center of Dangyang to deter those with dissidents. I thought that Guan Yu didn't have many soldiers and horses, but I never thought that Liu Bei would also come. Now it's not something that I can solve with my full favor and Xu Gongming. Come and send a letter to Xuchang. Report on the situation of the battle and request reinforcements. ”

Liu Bei was very happy after receiving the news from Wang Chan, and sent a messenger to tell Wang Chan that he should not be in a hurry, and he would attack Dangyang after he fought with Manchu. and sent scouts to listen.

As a result, there was no scout return on the third day. Liu Bei was keenly aware of the badness. Hurriedly sent a message to Wang Chan, telling him not to act.

But what he was waiting for was the news that the king's property had been killed brought by the messenger three days ago.

Liu Bei exclaimed: "Why is Wang Chan in a hurry, didn't I let him wait for the opportunity?" ”

Soon after, a defeated soldier came back and told Liu Bei in detail, Liu Bei sighed when he heard it: "I used the wrong person." Full of favors, this is a leak, Wang Chan can't hold his breath, he has empty guts, and it's a big thing for me. I'm not using people properly. What to say! Full Favor won't be here for the time being. Alas, it is also my negligence, how can the royal family be the opponent of these generals. ”

At this point, Liu Bei had no choice but to move his troops to Hanjin, leaving 3,000 people, and the remaining 3,000 people attacked from all sides, creating momentum, claiming to cut off the road and disturb the morale of Cao's army.

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