To the southwest of Xincheng, Guan Yu personally led 5,000 soldiers and horses to support Pang De and Guan Ping, who were attacking Cao's army.

Since Pang De and Guan Ping's troops arrived in Yiji, Cao Pi was furious, and Cao Ren mobilized soldiers and horses and people to build three Sucheng (actually dock forts) in order to prevent the Han army from making a detour to attack the key passes around Luoyang again.

Not only in order to curb the current attack of the Han army, but also to better defend Luoyang, Cao Ren built the city very strongly.

Guan Yu had to report that Cao's army was building Sucheng, and sent Pang De and Guan Ping to lead cavalry to stop it, and Deng Ai continued to build fortifications along the river bank (the base refers to building walls around the camp to make the camp stronger, not as good as Sucheng, Sucheng can be stationed for a long time, and the camp is a short-term military building) to put pressure on Cao's army.

Cao Ren did not back down at all, and personally led the cavalry to attack Pang De and Guan Ping, and sent foot soldiers to stop Deng Ai.

Outside the city, the guard general Duan Zhao saw Cao Ren leading his troops to arrive, and the whole army was lined up against the wall, while Cao Ren pressed Pang De on the flank, Pang De did not fight hard, and the two armies of Cao and Han shot arrows at each other.

The Cao army pressed forward, while the Han army retreated one after another, constantly circling around the flanks. Guan Yu led the troops and horses to arrive, and he didn't fight hard, the two armies were in array, moving back and forth, looking for flaws, and holding each other until dusk before retreating, Deng Ai was also stopped by Cao's army, and the camp was not erected.

In Lu Hun City, Guan Yu sat on the main seat, and Xu Shu, Pang De, Guan Ping, Deng Ai, Liao Hua and other generals all rushed back to stand left and right.

Guan Yu looked around at everyone and said: "Generals, it has been more than a month since our army was dispatched, and according to the news that scouts, spies, and meticulous efforts have heard from many sources, it can be concluded that the Cao army has transferred troops from all directions and wants to besiege our army.

Ling Ming, Tan Zhi, and Shi Zai have been on the front line with Cao Jun, and they don't know the specific response and scheduling.

I asked you to come back tonight to tell you that Gan Ning and Zhao were tired of retreating south two days ago, and Guan ordered them to travel lightly and march at double speed, and our army continued to keep attacking, so that Cao Ren was deterred, thinking that our army was still there.

Gan Xingba's good fighting, Zhao Dudu's cautiousness, it is expected that even if Cao's army has intercepted the rear soldiers and horses, they will be able to deal with it, and when they go south to settle down in important places, they will connect Nanyang and Xiangfan in the south to meet our southward retreat.

Now what we have to think about is to deal with the Cao Ren soldiers and horses in front of you and the 10,000 soldiers and horses on the flanks! ”

Xu Shu took out a map and hung it, took over the conversation and said: "Our army has 5,000 cavalry from the Ming Division, 3,000 soldiers and horses from the Deng Ai Division, and there are still 5,000 soldiers and horses in the city.

With the prestige of the prince and the marquis, the generals were brave, Cao Ren saw that the prince and the marquis were there, and our army maintained the offensive and did not see the flaws for the time being.

The flank Yu Ban confronted our army's 6,000 soldiers and horses, and our army took turns to challenge in front of the forbidden camp every day, showing our soldiers and horses to Yu Ban, Yu Ban was a partial division after all, and saw that our army still had enough troops and would not take the initiative to attack.

Yu Ban's main force wants to divide our troops and cooperate with Cao Ren to oppress our army, but don't worry too much! ”

After speaking, Xu Shu looked at Guan Yu, Guan Yu stared at Guan Ping and shouted: "Our army is going to go south tonight, who is willing to break the queen!" ”

Guan Ping understood what Guan Yu meant, and raised his leg and was about to go out of the ranks, only to hear Deng Ai respond: "The last general will be killed!" Guan Yu looked sideways at Deng Ai with a serious expression.

Guan Ping hurriedly said loudly: "Shizai's prestige is not enough, and it will be best after the end is broken!" ”

Pang De and the other generals were about to come out to ask for their lives, Guan Yu raised his hand and said, "Everyone, generals, stop!" Shizai, do you know what the situation is after the break? ”

Deng Ailang said: "The last general knows that after the break, the soldiers and horses will drag Cao Ren and Yu Ban, so that the Cao army will not know that our army is retreating south, so as to avoid our army falling into a situation of being flanked." And you need to get out and return to Jingzhou at the right time! ”

Guan Yu approvingly: "You're right, it's very difficult, think clearly, are you sure to get out?" ”

Deng Ai hugged his fists and said: "The last general has been appreciated by the king and the prince, and has been promoted, and his gratitude is beyond repayment. ”

Guan Yu has read the Spring and Autumn Period in his life, and he is very happy with Deng Ai's kindness, and he stroked his beard and said: "How many soldiers and horses do you want?" ”

Deng Ai said without thinking: "The last general roughly estimates that it will take 4,000 infantry and 1,000 cavalry to deal with Cao Ren. Two thousand soldiers and horses are needed in the forbidden place, and a total of seven thousand men is enough! ”

Guan Yu looked at Xu Shu, and Xu Shu said unexpectedly: "Shi Zai's answer is like a stream, he must have been thinking about it in his heart for a long time, and he will be able to do it with such intentions, so the prince will let Shi Zai do this, and he will be able to succeed!" ”

Guan Yu nodded and said, "Shizai, I now order you to be the general of the fake Pingyu for the time being, and lead the troops and horses to break off." Tanzhi (Guan Ping) stays to help you! ”

Deng Ai hurriedly said: "The last general can deal with it alone, and he doesn't need the help of the rest of the generals!" ”

Xu Shu said with a smile: "Your mind is clear, and you want us to withdraw safely and deal with it alone." Shizai, the prince is the courage of the three armies, and the retreat of the prince and the prince cannot be suppressed by your prestige and military exploits.

The young general is the son of the prince, the young general is like the prince and the marquis, opposition can stabilize the morale of the army, the prince let you block the enemy, not after the decisive decision, you also have to return safely! ”

Deng Ai knelt down and said, "The last general understands!" ”

Guan Yu said to Pang De: "Ling Ming, the most elite cavalry in your general allocated two thousand to be handed over to the soldiers, and Sima Duwei of the Shi Changjun should persuade them to stay as much as possible, Cao's army is more than ten times that of our army, and it is extremely dangerous, these people have been on the battlefield for a long time, and they can deal with it calmly!" ”

Pang De said: "The last general understands, the prince, and the last general is willing to stay!" ”

Xu Shu hurriedly said: "Ling Ming, you still have things to do, you have your own arrangements!" Pound agreed, no longer insisting.

Guan Yu said to everyone: "You all go and prepare, give up all the useless burdens, and retreat immediately after ordering the soldiers and horses." The foot soldier is selected by Shi Zai and Tan, and Guan will go later! The crowd agreed to withdraw.

Guan Yu and Xu Shu said: "Shizai has good talents, is diligent and studious, and is proficient in martial arts. Only the war experience is limited, the first time I led the troops alone was the heavy Cao army, after the lone army, I really can't rest assured!

The eldest brother is quite fond of Shizai and intends to train him to be a general. I, my third brother, and Zilong's old generals who followed the eldest brother to fight are all getting old, and the great cause of reviving the Han family may need to be completed by juniors, and it would be a pity if it was lost here! ”

Xu Shu said: "Yun Chang is really a husband, he is not worried about his son, but he is worried about Shizai!" ”

Guan Yu said calmly: "Ping'er is my son, I know his martial arts, and it is not difficult to break through in a hurry." Because of his identity, Cao Jun will inevitably want to capture me alive and clamp me down, and he will not easily kill me.

Shizai is different, Cao Jun never knew about him, and he didn't care about the severity! ”

Xu Shu said: "What ability can this battle force out Shizai, and the victory shows that it is a heavenly general, and he will ascend to the sky in one step." If you lose, you can't afford it, and your luck is not good.

Everyone has their own fate, see if Shizai can bear it! The famous generals will fight, Yun Chang and Yide, aren't you two people fighting for their lives in big and small battles? Guan Yu stood up and sighed.

Xu Shu said: "Yun Chang, you are not quiet in your heart, shouldn't you?" ”

Guan Yu said: "I brought tens of thousands of Jing Chu disciples here, and I actually retreated first, and I felt ashamed of the soldiers!" ”

Xu Shu's tone became heavy and said: "Yun Chang, it is taboo for you to stay, sooner or later, Cao Jun will see through the reality of our army, and you will definitely besiege wildly."

You are the king's brother, the head of the generals, and the long-term town, once there is a mistake, it will be fatal to the morale of the three armies and the great cause of the king. Don't be careless, don't hesitate! ”

Guan Yu said slowly: "I know the stakes in it!" ”

That night, Guan Yu finished dispatching soldiers and horses and said goodbye to Deng Ai and Guan Ping.

Deng Ai hugged his fists and said: "Junhou, Mr. (referring to Xu Shu) rest assured, the last general will definitely live up to expectations!" ”

Xu Shu said: "Shizai, I will discuss with the prince, you and the young general only need to hold off Cao's army for three days and immediately retreat south!" Deng Ai and Guan Ping agreed.

Guan Yu suddenly raised his head and said: "Shizai, what Yuan Zhi said is that you must retreat south after three days, it is not necessary to block the enemy for three days, it is a great achievement to delay for one day, the situation is not good, you have to get out of the battle quickly, understand?" ”

Deng Ai was deeply moved and said: "Xie Junhou, the last general understands!" ”

Guan Yu led 8,000 soldiers and horses to retreat south, and the Han army had already sent troops to defend the light and darkness, so as not to prevent the Cao army from hiding scouts to detect the movement.

After Guan Yu withdrew, Deng Ai discussed with Guan Ping how to deal with Cao's army. Deng Ai just wanted to speak, Guan Ping said first: "Shizai, the matter is urgent, the responsibility is heavy, how should Guan Ping cooperate!" ”

Deng Ai was very surprised, but he didn't expect Guan Ping to be willing to deign to cooperate with him. Deng Ai got up and hugged his fists and said: "The young general is willing to help, I am grateful!" ”

Guan Ping said: "Shizai doesn't have to be like this, just call the word Pingbiao!" ”

The two gathered all the generals, and in order to keep secrets, Deng Ai summoned and ordered them one by one.

Deng Ai recruited Captain Wu Dang and ordered: "Captain Wu, I will give you a thousand soldiers and horses, you are under martial law in Luhun City, no matter who is allowed to go to the street without permission, except for buying necessary needs, you are not allowed to wander around the city, let alone go out of the city."

Every house must be lit every night, and all expenses incurred must be compensated by our army. All those who wander around the streets and go out of the city without permission will be arrested, and those who resist will be punished on the spot!

There are also straw collectors, tied into straw and set up all over the city to confuse Cao Jun, remember not to allow others to approach, so as not to break through, and the blockade of the city is to prevent leakage of news! Wu Tang took the order.

Deng Ai summoned Sun Wolf again and said: "Captain Sun, you are from Lu Hun, you assist Captain Wu in acting!" Sun Wolf promised.

Deng Ai summoned Zhonglang General Yuan Long and said: "Yuan Zhonglang, you order a thousand soldiers and horses, and rush to a forest outside Luhun City, which our army has cut down a lot of to build equipment, but the number of trees is still very large."

You lead the soldiers and horses to cut down the trees, pretend to have the trees not taken away, and pile them up haphazardly, and dig down in the woods, you come! ”

Saying that, Deng Ai took out a piece of cloth and said, "I have been to the woods before, and the trees cut down are arranged like this, dug and dug like this. Remember, the dirt needs to be taken care of so that no one can see it. It's a sure thing to do in one day! ”

Yuan Long answered: "I understand!" ”

Deng Ai turned his head to Guan Ping and said, "Tanzhi, please go and hold back Yu Ban to prevent Yu Ban from surrounding us from the flank, and I will lead 5,000 soldiers and horses to entangle Cao Ren." Guan Ping simply agreed, and rushed to the camp where he confronted Yu Ban that night.

After dawn, Deng Ai led a thousand cavalry to Sucheng, and the remaining two thousand soldiers and horses continued to build a camp, and everything was as usual.

In Sucheng, Duan Zhao looked at the thousand Han troops under the city and couldn't help but wonder, these Han troops did not attack and shoot arrows back and forth like Zuo Ri, but unsaddled and dismounted, and sat on the ground.

Dozens of loud Han soldiers shouted, first reading aloud the article against Cao Xuan, and then bewitching the people who built the city for Cao Jun's abandonment of darkness and turning to the light, listing how Cao Pi usurped the throne one by one.