Ma Chao led a cavalry composed of 3,000 Han Qiang to rush to support Pang Tong, and when he was about to arrive at the realm of heaven and water, he received a messenger from Pang Tong, telling him to find a way to rush to the street pavilion at all costs to destroy the grain and grass of the Cao army.

Ma Chao changed direction and went to the street pavilion. Ma Chao has fought in Longyou several times, and it can be said that he is extremely familiar with the geography here, the number of 3,000 soldiers and horses is not much, and the action is fast.

Near the street pavilion is the residence of the Di people, although these Di people are not the former Xingguo Di Agui directly raised troops to respond to Ma Chao, but with Ma Chao's prestige, they can easily suppress them, hide their figures, and find out the situation of Cao Jun. If Cao's army arrives with grain and grass, he can lead his troops and horses to destroy it.

Cao Cao rushed to Chang'an, Zhang Ji led everyone to welcome in, Cao Cao asked how the battle was, Zhang Ji said: "Wei Yan stole into Guanzhong from the Meridian Valley, and General Xiahou sent General Zhang He back to help. Along the way to inquire about the whereabouts of the thieves, and finally found out that a ferry was captured, General Zhang arrived and saw that the thieves set up camp and sent a thousand men to attack the thief army.

Our army went straight into the camp, I didn't expect the camp, after our army killed in, the thieves were crushed at a touch, our army chased after them, but I didn't expect that the camp had been put on all sides of dry firewood, sulfur and other things, after our army entered, the thieves set fire, and the front army was in chaos, losing hundreds of people.

The thieves took the opportunity to retreat safely by boat. The thief general who besieged Xianyang was also afraid to retreat to Hanzhong! More than a dozen thieves who took advantage of the opportunity in the pass were gradually leveled.

General Xiahou sent a letter saying that Wei Yan pretended to be a grain transport team to sneak attack, and after being discovered, he killed and captured 7,000 thieves, but the grain and grass had dried up. Let me quickly send food and grass again.

Xiaguan has already mobilized a batch of grain and grass in Xianyang, Fufeng and other places two days ago, and General Zhang He led the troops and horses to escort them to solve the urgent need! General Zhang He left 5,000 soldiers and horses to settle the remaining small-scale thieves. ”

Cao Cao listened and said: "Very good, we will take the initiative when the street pavilion is taken down, while Liu Bei is still in Nanyang, I will lead the troops as a successor, and bring grain and grass by the way!" "Zhang Jiying promised to dispatch grain and grass.

Zhang He escorted the grain and grass to the street pavilion, Xiahou Yuan, Du Xi and others were very secret, that is, the street pavilion did not send heavy troops to guard, but only divided 1,000 soldiers and horses to garrison.

According to Xiahou Yuan's idea, Jieting was located in the rear of the Cao army, and the Han army was short of soldiers and horses, so even if they rushed to seize it, they could only be attacked.

This gave Ma Chao an opportunity, Ma Chao passed the path, went around to the street pavilion, plundered the grain among the Di people who fell to Cao Cao, and sent people to find out the garrison strength of the Cao army in the street pavilion.

After Ma Chao knew the strength of the Cao army, he did not stop, and took advantage of the night to lead the cavalry to annihilate all the Cao army in the street pavilion, and then put on the clothes of the Cao army and went south along the Fansu Road, which is the official road from Guanzhong to the street pavilion.

Ma Chao was also bold, and after receiving Pang Tong's order, he felt that since he was out of grain, he would face the road of Cao Jun's grain transportation, and kill Cao Jun and burn the grain and grass!

The cavalry of the three hundred Han Army led by Ma Chao put on the clothes of the Cao army to explore the way. He led his troops in the rear. After three days of rapid marching, he met Zhang He, who was in a hurry.

When Zhang He saw the 300 Cao army, when he asked, everyone replied that he was to receive soldiers and horses. Zhang He didn't pay much attention and continued to move forward.

Three hundred people mixed into Zhang He's army, Ma Chao got the news in the back, occupied a favorable position, and when Zhang He walked, Ma Chao shouted: "Follow me!" "Lead the cavalry to kill.

Zhang He was caught off guard, and the three hundred Han troops who had mixed in attacked at the same time and set fire to the car. There were also cavalry under Zhang He's command, but the cavalry did not gallop, and they were so strong that they scattered and fled.

Zhang He couldn't maintain the situation, Ma Chao entangled Zhang He, and the rest of the cavalry burned Cao's grain and grass separately. After a fire, Ma Chao beckoned the cavalry to leave and continued south.

Zhang He was angry when he saw that the grain and grass were destroyed, but he had no choice but to report to Xiahou Yuan and Chang'an separately. Not long after Ma Chao left, Guo Huai led Cao's cavalry to arrive.

Zhang Heqi, who was cleaning up the battlefield, asked, "How did Boji come over?" ”

Guo Huai panted and said: "I and General Xiahou raided Shanggua and other disadvantages, and I didn't dare to lead troops into the two counties of Guangwei and Longyou, which had not fallen, so I had to retreat to the fortress guarded by Zhao Yun unwillingly!"

The next day, there was a thief who rushed out of the street pavilion and entered the gate. As soon as we discussed, the thieves and soldiers calculated that we were running out of food and grass, and I led my troops to chase after us. I just saw smoke coming from afar! ”

Zhang He said decadently: "The grain and grass have been burned, this is Zhang Tingshi's collection of grain and grass in Xianyang and other places for emergency relief." It was also my negligence to take precautions, I just wanted to rush to the street pavilion as soon as possible, but I didn't expect Ma Chao to dare to attack in reverse! ”

Guo Huai said: "Ma Chao must be doing this to return to Tianshui from the Guanlong Ancient Road!" ”

Zhang He said: "The Guanlong Ancient Road is in disrepair for a long time and can't withstand large-scale soldiers and horses!" ”

Guo Huai said: "There are only thousands of people in Ma Chao, and killing horses for food is enough to finish!" ”

After a pause, he sighed: "Without this batch of grain and grass, it seems that we can only retreat!" ”

Zhang He said in frustration: "It will take at least twenty days for the next batch of grain and grass to travel from Chang'an to Jieting!" ”

Guo Huai said: "Jun Yi, I will divide your 6,000 cavalry and you will chase Ma Chao to see if you can kill this guy!" I'll go back, alas! ”

Zhang He knew that this was the intention of preparing to withdraw the army, and he was unwilling to break up with the two.

Xiahou Yuan was very happy to receive the news that Cao Cao was going to come in person, but Guo Huai brought the news that Ma Chao, who rushed out of the street pavilion, burned the grain and grass.

Looking at the remaining seven days of food, Xiahou Yuan suddenly changed his face and said, "What about Zhang He's waste?" I'm going to kill him! ”

Guo Huai knelt down and said, "The general is angry!" ”

Du Xun also knelt down and said: "General, Ma Chao rushed out of the street pavilion because I was negligent in guarding against it, and I asked the general to punish the crime!"

Xiahou Yuan said weakly: "I have a negative king!" ”

Guo Huai said: "General, it is better to divide part of the troops to defend Liucheng, part of the street pavilion, grain and grass from Anding County and the Di people around the street pavilion, it is not a problem to support half a month." General Xiahou rushed to meet the king, and then turned back, as long as the one who entered Longyou was still there, the victory or defeat was unknown! ”

Xiahou Yuan thought about it, this was indeed the best of both worlds! At present, the troops were divided to attack and defend Liucheng, Guo Huai defended the street pavilion, and forcibly requisitioned the grain and grass of the Di people around the street pavilion, and there were many conflicts.

The Di people were resentful and rebelled. Xiahou Yuan knew that it was so unpopular, but he couldn't care about it so much!

Zhao Yun probed out Xiahou Yuan's retreat, and asked for instructions on whether to follow the pursuit. Zhao Yun vetoed: "Xiahou Yuan is deep and strategic, it is impossible to be defenseless!" We'll just be on guard! Zhao Yun sent someone to report to Pang Tong.

Pang Tong, Wei Yanhui and 30,000 reinforcements rushed from the hexagram, and Zhao Yun told the truth. Pang Tong said: "It's good for Xiahou Yuan to retreat, but I'm afraid that Cao Jun will have his back to Anding County and guard the street pavilion, which will be equivalent to leaving a road to advance Longyou!"

Zilong and Wen Chang, the two of you lead the troops and horses to chase after them quickly, and take the street pavilion as much as possible. If the Cao army occupies it, you will attack it immediately and see if you can take advantage of the Cao army's unstable foothold! The two of them agreed and left.

Pang Tong pondered for a moment and said to Ma Dai: "General Ma Dai, you lead troops to the Di clan to see if you can convince them to fall to us!" ”

Ma Dai said: "Military advisor, most of the leaders of the Di clan who helped my brother in the past have been killed, and now I am afraid it will be difficult!" ”

Pang Tong said: "If Cao Jun still occupies the street pavilion, it proves that they will come after replenishing food!" Therefore, in the subsequent battle, they will need to attack the Cao army's food route! You go and try, if it doesn't work, you're trying to figure it out! "Ma Dai commanded.

Zhao Yun and Wei Yan rushed to the street pavilion, and Cao Jun went down to the village, just like Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun commanded an attack for a day, with little success.

Pang Tong then rushed over, climbed up to watch, and it was Pang Tong's turn to call the bitterness that Xiahou Yuan shouted two months ago! Pang Tong was depressed and returned to the camp without saying a word.

Zhao Yun came in and said: "Military advisor, Ma Dai has come to report, and the Di people have surrendered, hoping that we will fund their grain and grass!" ”

Pang Tongqi said: "Why? ”

Zhao Yun told Cao Jun about robbing grain and guarding the street pavilion. Pang Tong was overjoyed and said: "You go and tell Ma Dai to ask the Di people to come and get grain, the more the better!" Also, now let the soldiers prepare their tools and dig into the rocks! Fast! Zhao Yun took the order.

Soon, a large number of Di people arrived. Pang Tong brought grain, gold, silver, cloth, etc. from the Shanggua. Several Di leaders met with Pang Tong.

Pang Tong entertained the leader of the Di clan and said, "Everyone, I understand your affairs!" Our army can fund your food and even gold and silver, but you have to do something for me! ”

The chiefs of the tribe asked what was the matter. Pang Tong said: "I need you to mobilize your people to come and help me repair the city!" Ladies and gentlemen, as far as I know, Cao Jun will inevitably return in less than ten days, and the leaders will inevitably be retaliated against if they accept our food!

Only by blocking Cao Jun can we be stable! I don't need you to go to war! Of course, you don't work in vain, you can take grain, gold, silver, and cloth! If you are afraid of Cao Jun, I will still fund food, but I will quietly save you from Cao Jun's retaliation! ”

As soon as Pang Tong's words fell, someone couldn't sit still, and said angrily: "Cao Jun grabbed food and hurt people, why should we listen to him!" Receive your grain and grass, and take it openly! I'm not afraid of Cao Jun! The rest of the people chimed in!

Pang Tong was overjoyed and said: "Okay! Thank you! And when it is done, my Lord will be thankful. ”

Pang Tong first built a camp, and the Han army and the Di tribe divided labor. The Di people felled wood, and the Han army built it.

Pang Tong commanded the first Cao Jun Street Pavilion to dig a ditch in front of the camp, and then erected a row of logs, nailed the logs to the ground, extended the semi-encirclement of the mountains on both sides, and continued to build it three days later. It is equivalent to saying that Cao Jun must attack this camp when he goes out of the mountain.

Pang Tong personally chose a place near the water source near the street pavilion, began to cut down wood and stones, build the city, tens of thousands of Di people came to help, Pang Tong was divided into two teams, day and night!

After Guo Huai saw it, he realized what Pang Tong wanted to do! The camp consumes a wave first. The completion of the construction of the city is equivalent to threatening the back road and grain route of the Cao army, and it is necessary to divide the troops, and the fortress at Zhao Yun will not be able to divide the troops to confront. The two divisions sent Cao's army to more than 20,000 soldiers and horses, and this battle may still be endless.

Originally, without the help of the Di people, the Han army would not have been able to complete this project with such efficiency, but the robbery of the Di people to ensure grain and grass made the Di people fall to the Han army, Guo Huai sighed.

Guo Huai did not dare to go out of the village, and the Han army made it clear that he had the intention of forcing him to fight. There is a fundamental difference between Guo Huai and Zhao Yun, Zhao Yun has the fire oil, haystacks and other materials prepared by Pang Tong to help defend, Guo Huai does not, he can't take risks!

Guo Huai sent people to Liucheng several times, hoping that Du Xian would find an opportunity to retreat, but they were all blocked back.

Ten days later, a city was built, but the city could only garrison 10,000 soldiers and horses, but it could not accommodate the people. Unlike the fortress, it is stronger than the fortress and is a smaller version of the city. After repairing, Pang Tong chose another place to continue repairing.

Xiahou Yuan led the cavalry vanguard of Cao's army to rush back, and saw that the road out of the mountain was surrounded by a semi-encircled camp, and tens of thousands of Han soldiers had neat bows and crossbows, and there were enough wood and artillery, so they were waiting to fill the trench by themselves.

Xiahou Yuan knew that the cavalry was useless, so he waited patiently.

A few days later, Cao Cao arrived, saw such a scene and smiled: "Okay, Liu Bei sent an instigator, and he knew that he would defend it." Is there an unbreakable city in the world? Not to mention these wooden camps! "Ordered to attack.

The Cao army braved arrows to fill in the trench first, and when the last trench was filled, the Han army threw down torches, and the wood under the trench was set on fire, burning hundreds of Cao soldiers to death.

Cao Cao ordered it to be extinguished with dirt! In the next ten days, Cao Cao was a little depressed, and whenever the Cao army attacked the camp, the Han army threw out hundreds of lit logs, which caused the Cao army to be weak in succession, and the Cao army on the attack was counter-killed!

In fact, the trees here are all near the Di people's residence, which is equivalent to their tribe's property, and outsiders are not allowed to touch them at all. Thanks to Xiahou Yuan's forcible grabbing of grain, the Di people and the Han army shared the same hatred, and Pang Tong used all kinds of things and promised benefits in exchange for the Di tribe to cut down trees on a large scale to support.