At this time, it is already winter in November, the north is cold, the Zihe River is frozen, and people and horses are coming and going on the ice.

Xu Sheng couldn't put it down while holding the ancient ingot knife, and asked Ding Feng to enter the mansion and discussed: "The majority of the governors ordered me to guard Linzi, take the Zi River as the boundary, and build more warships to prevent Cao's army." Today, the water is frozen, the boats are unfavorable, and the commander of Cao Jun drove straight in, I don't know what countermeasures the governor has? ”

Ding Fengyan said: "Wen Xiang doesn't know, General Taishi is also in Qingzhou!" As long as you and I stick to help, when Xiahou arrives, he will be caught off guard. ”

"What did you say?" Xu Sheng was shocked: "General Taishi, he, isn't he already ......"

Ding Feng said angrily: "In fact, General Taishi did not die at that time, but because it was difficult to heal, and he was worried that he would stay in Jingzhou for a long time, Wu Hou was inevitably suspicious, so he ordered Taishi Xiang to return to Jiangdong first to report the news, and to appease Wu Hou's heart, he stayed in Xiangyang to recuperate!" ”

Xu Sheng shook his head helplessly, and said with a smile: "Wu Hou is the master of Ming, how can he be such a narrow-minded and suspicious person?" ”

Ding Fengyan said: "General Taishi came back to life, it must be the spirit of the ancestor in the sky to protect me and help me Jiangdong great cause, this time we will do something in the Central Plains." ”

Xu Sheng remembered Sun Ce's bearing, and his eyes flashed with a fine light when he touched the ancient ingot knife: "If Cao Jun comes, Sheng will break it." ”

Ding Fengyan said: "Cao Jun knows that the water war is unfavorable, and when he sees that the river is frozen, I expect that he will cross the river directly. Cheng Xi is anxious to take revenge this time, but he can take precautions first, defend the city, avoid its edge, and wait for the heavy snow to fall and the weather is cold, and Cao's army retreats, so that he can break the enemy in one go. ”

"That's a good plan!" Xu Sheng was in a hurry to start a battle while holding the ancient ingot knife, but he still held back.

They were far away from Jiangdong, there was no support, and the soldiers, horses, money, and food were all self-sufficient, which was in the hinterland of the Cao army, and it was never the best strategy to confront them head-on.

Then he ordered the battalions to prepare carefully, and sent more scouts to inquire about the news, and Xiahoudun tried several times before, but did not really fight, this battle is related to the gains and losses of Qingzhou, and cannot be careless.

The next day, the vanguard of the Cao army has arrived in Zihe, the former army general is the Qingzhou assassin Cheng Xi, the previous Beihai was lost, Cheng Xi was going to be questioned, but relying on the close relationship with Cao Pi, he knew that Cao Pi liked the pearl.

Cheng Xi sent a pair of night pearls in the Qingzhou treasury, Cao Pi loved it greatly, so he didn't ask about the crimes of Qingzhou officials, and appointed Cheng Xi to be the prime minister of the north, and listened to Xiahoudun's dispatch to make meritorious contributions.

This comeback, Cheng Xi vowed to be ashamed, and Cao Pi also sent Anyuan General Tang Zhi as a lieutenant to help Cheng Xi.

People and horses are camped on the bank, Cheng Xi saw that the river was frozen, and said with great joy: "Wu soldiers rely on the advantages of the water army, with the Zihe River as the boundary to deploy, now the river is frozen, the water army is useless, God help me!" ”

Tang Shi was also anxious to make meritorious contributions, and said: "Ming Gong's words are reasonable, a certain first led an army to cross the river to attack the city, and the public camped here to respond, and when Linzi City was attacked, it was a great achievement." ”

Cheng Xi then ordered Tang to lead 10,000 soldiers, step on the ice to cross the Zihe River first, hold the east embankment, and then meet the army to cross the river and lead the troops to attack Linzi.

Seeing that the Wu army was not deployed along the river, Tang Zhi decided that Eastern Wu was cowardly, and ordered his men and horses to reorganize their weapons on the shore, and led 3,000 elite soldiers to Linzi City.

The Wu army in the city had already discovered the news, Xu Sheng and Ding Feng were guarding the city, and let Tang Zhi shout and fight, but they didn't come out.

The northwest wind was howling, Tang Zhi's mouth was so cold, and when he saw Wu Jun hiding in the corner tower to avoid the wind, he was furious and hurriedly urged his men and horses to attack the city.

After Xu Sheng's half a year of operation and repair, Linzi became tall and strong, and prepared countless bows and arrows in the city, Cao's army stormed for an afternoon, but found nothing.

Tang Zhi had no choice but to retreat to the shore and go down to the village, and Cheng Xi sent a letter to remind Tang Zhi to patrol the camp carefully in case the Wu army attacked the camp.

Tang Zhi secretly made arrangements in the camp, only waiting for the Wu army to come, then ambushed it, and then pretended to be the Wu army to blend into Linzi and capture the city in one go.

Unexpectedly, after waiting for a night, Wu Jun did not move, it was the middle of winter, Cao Jun waited in the cold wind all night, many people were born with chilblains, swollen hands and feet, and low morale.

Tang Zhi was furious, and the next day he urged the three armies to attack the city again, and for several days, more than 3,000 men and horses were lost, and Linzi City not only did not move.

This night suddenly snowed heavily, Cao Jun camped outside, even more miserable, the next morning when he got up, many tents were crushed by the heavy snow, and several people froze to death.

Tang Shi held his breath and urged the men and horses to go to the city, but he was dumbfounded, only to see Wu Jun pouring well water on the city wall, and the city wall was several feet taller overnight, so he jumped to his feet and cursed angrily.

Seeing that the city could not be broken and the morale of the three armies was low, Tang Zhi had no choice but to retreat to the west bank and discuss with Cheng Xi how to break the enemy.

Cheng Xi was also at a loss, and sighed helplessly: "In the past, Xu Gongming attacked Wuguan, and Zhang Fei used this method to build an ice wall, and General Xu was helpless. It's a pity that General Xiahou has also arrived here, how can you and I come out on the day? ”

Tang Zhi was unwilling, looked at no one on the left and right, and said in a low voice: "There is a common saying in the army: Xiahou Yuanrang is a often defeated general, you and I are under his command, I am afraid it will be difficult to make contributions, so we should find another way." ”

Cheng Xi thought for a moment and said: "Linzi is easy to defend and difficult to attack, now the Wu army is defending the city, why not lead the snake out of the hole and break it outside the city?" ”

Tang Shi hurriedly asked, "What is the good plan of Ming Gong?" ”

Cheng Xiyan said: "Xu Sheng and Ding Feng are young and vigorous, but they can't hold out, they must be ordered by Zhou Yu's generals, and they can use the method of agitation: order the soldiers to insult the Jiangdong rats under the city, and they dare not fight for fear of us, but you and I are here to celebrate the banquet, and the two of them will come to fight." ”

"That's a great plan!" Tang Zhi was overjoyed, and immediately ordered people to insult Wu Jun under Linzi City, and set up a banquet with Cheng Xi and other generals.

At noon, sure enough, the soldiers sent fled back in disarray, and told Ding Feng to lead the troops out of the city and chase them.

"Ming Gong's clever plan, see if you kill this thief first!" Tang Zhi was about to get up and fight.

Cheng Xi said: "The general of Linzi is Xu Sheng, the general doesn't have to pay attention to it for the time being, when Ding Feng crosses the half-crossing, the ice surface is smooth, it is difficult to gain a foothold, and he can win a complete victory, Xu Sheng will come to answer when he hears the news, this plan can be done!" ”

"Ming Gong Gaojian!" Tang Zhi thought so, so the two simply ordered the banquet to be held on the west bank and drink and have fun with the generals.

Not long after, Ding Feng led the troops to arrive, and saw Cao Jun drinking and playing on the opposite bank, standing on the shore and hesitating.

"Sure enough, it's the Jiangdong rats, they will only avoid the nest and don't dare to confront each other head-on." Tang Zhi also ordered the soldiers to compete in front of the banquet to help the wine.

Ding Feng observed the situation on the other side of the river, passed the order backwards, and soon saw that the Wu army was carrying ships and lined up on the ice.

Tang Zhi looked up to the sky and laughed: "I can't imagine that the people of Jiangdong are not only timid, but also extremely stupid, the river has long been frozen, don't you think that pretending to be a naval army will have an advantage?" ”

Cheng Xi was also stunned, shook his head and smiled: "Isn't this a cover of ears and stealing the bell, deceiving yourself?" My view of Ding Feng is not as good as Zhao Kuo. ”

Ding Feng did not move, and ordered the soldiers to take off their armor, wear only a layer of fish skin soft armor, and each of them carried a short knife on the boat, but used the spear and halberd as oars and placed them outside the boat.

In Cao Jun's laughter, Ding Feng raised his sword and shouted: "The eldest husband has made meritorious service and won wealth and wealth, and he is driving a boat today——"