When the Wei army did things, they often did not take into account the suffering of the people.

Since the south of the Han River, the battlefields dominated by Fancheng, Yuncheng and Xinye City have surged, and Wancheng has already begun to clear the wilderness.

Now, when the changes came, this strong wall is undoubtedly more resolute.

Basically, all the Wei troops swept away within a radius of fifty miles, all the villagers and farmers moved into Wancheng, all the grain was confiscated, and all the cultivated land was set on fire.

Of course, Nanyang already has a deep grudge against Cao Wei, and there are a large number of villagers who resist, but... Whoever refuses to move will immediately burn down the house and take the people.

In the whole Wancheng territory, it can be said that the wind is loud, chickens and dogs are jumping, a large number of people, like cattle and sheep are driven into Wancheng, and the villages everywhere are raging fires.

This process was done by Xiahou Nan himself;

According to Cao Cao's order, and according to the existing situation, Wancheng can't give Guan Yu and Guan Jiajun a bite to eat.

In this way, the entire Wancheng was like a huge prison, and countless ordinary people, because of Cao Wei's notice, all became homeless, flooded under the base of this city wall, lonely, and complained everywhere.

And almost at the same time, all the troops in Wancheng were on the defense...

No one will settle these displaced people, as if they have become uncared for and left to fend for themselves from the moment they were moved.

Call...

With a long exhalation, Li Lian stood on the city tower at this moment, looking at the people who were driven into the city like cattle and horses.

The wind at the head of the city blew on his face, bringing a hint of coolness, as if to tell him that this world is so impermanent and cruel.

"Alas..."With a soft sigh, Li Yan couldn't help but whisper: "Sad, the Qin and Han dynasties, the palace has been made of soil. Xing, the people suffer; Death, the people suffer. ”

This is the poem of the later Yuan Dynasty "Hillside Sheep Tong Care Ancient", of course... It was also transcribed by Guan Lin in the volume of poems given to Li Lian.

At this time, Li Cong liked one very much.

It's just that in this situation, chanting such a sentence, Li Ming's mood is much more complicated.

"What is Mr. Li just chanting? Is it poetry? ”

At this time, with the sound of "stepping", Cao Zhi also climbed the city tower, he didn't hear what Li was chanting clearly, just looked at the appearance, as if he was composing a poem with feelings...

When it comes to poetry, Cao Zhike is too interested.

"Mr. Li, hurry up and chant again, and let the juniors listen to it and evaluate it..."

In Cao Zhi's view, Li Lian's poetic attainments are far above him.

Of course, what Cao Zhi didn't know was that Li Ming's poems came from the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, and the names of those "miraculous" ones.

It's just that...

"Haha..."Li Yan waved his hand and said: "I am not chanting poetry, I am just sighing, in just one day, this Wancheng has moved into 70,000 or 80,000 villagers, these villagers have become homeless, the people's hearts are unstable, I am worried that they will be dissatisfied, will make trouble, will mutiny!" ”

Li Lian casually found a topic and transferred Fang Cai's feelings about people's livelihood to the past.

Cao Zhi also looked at these people, and could clearly see that there was a faint sadness in his eyes, "Father is still much more ruthless than me, in order to completely cut off Guan Yu's food, he did not hesitate to send Xiahou Nan to take 20,000 people to the strong wall and clear the wilderness." ”

Speaking of this, Cao Zhi looked at the fertile fields and farmhouses that were burned outside the outskirts of the city...

And all the wealth, money, and food that cannot be taken away...

His expression became more and more sentimental.

Li Cong also comforted him in a timely manner, "There is an extraordinary time, an extraordinary thing to do, an extraordinary person, an extraordinary person, and an extraordinary contribution, and the situation dictates it... It's no wonder that the prime minister, General Wenyuan, and General Xiahou can't be blamed! ”

Li Zhi's words somewhat relieved Cao Zhi's mood.

He continued: "Mr. Li asked these 70,000 or 80,000 villagers if they would mutiny. I think... Probably not, after all, Wancheng here is my military stronghold of Great Wei, and there are already 7,000 garrisons, not to mention... Xiahou Zilin brought another 20,000 reinforcements, these are the soldiers of the clan, and they should be able to stabilize the situation. ”

With Cao Zhi's words, Li Yan was secretly calculating the protective power of Wancheng now.

There were originally seven thousand garrisons;

Xiahou Nan brought another 20,000 soldiers and horses from the clan;

In addition, Cao Zhi also brought 2,000 people from Luoyang, including 300 dead soldiers from "parrots" mixed with Li Cong.

And counting the strong wall Qingye, with such a blessing, within three days... I'm afraid that Guan Yu may not be able to break the city!

Thinking of this, Li Cong was calm on the surface, but he couldn't help but show deep worry in his heart!

Speaking of...

Li Lian just tried his best to pass on the situation to Guan Lin.

But he didn't know Guan Lin's plan.

In addition, in this strange place, Li Yan is not familiar with life, so where can he find the disciples of the beggar gang to ask?

Therefore, his whole mood is also hanging, feeling that this game... I'm afraid that this Guan family father and son are not easy to break!

Call...

Thinking of this, Li Yan couldn't help but exhale again.

Seeing this, Cao Zhi then asked: "Mr. Li has never been on the battlefield, so it is understandable that he is a little nervous, but... Don't worry, Wancheng is deployed in advance, and if you wait for work, then Guan Yu can't attack it! Rather..."

When talking about the front, Cao Zhi's tone was quite high-spirited, but with the last "yes", his words changed, and his tone added a little dazed and helpless.

He suddenly muttered, "When this battle is over, the real test will be... Reassuring the people... I'm afraid it's not easy! That's why my father sent me and Mr. Li here. ”

As Cao Zhi's words fell, Li Cong bowed his head slightly, muttering in his heart.

- "This Cao Cao is still thoughtful!"

- "Let Xiahou Nan come to the wall to clear the wilderness, and sacrifice the people's hearts in exchange for the victory of this battle, but let the benevolent Cao Zhi appease the people's hearts after the war..."

- "Thoughtfulness is not exhaustive and meticulous!"

As Li said...

Cao Cao is old, but he is not domineering, but... has also suffered endless backlash because of the killing of Great Wei over the years.

Now he has become a little more modest, for the riots, for the people's suffering... It is not a simple "iron-blooded suppression", but a slightly more moderate means of "lollipop in one hand and mace in the other".

Send Cao Zhi to... Isn't it a big test for him?

was discussing, and the footsteps of "stepping" came out again, it was Xiahou Nan, it seemed that he had deliberately come to find Cao Zhi and Li Cong.

Seeing Cao Zhi and Li Cong, Xiahou Nan said directly.

"Finally found the two, and my father invited Zijian and Mr. Li to go to the inner hall to talk!"

Father?

As soon as this statement came out... Cao Zhi and Li Cong were both stunned.

Xiahou Nan's father, isn't that Xiahou Xuan?

This general who sits in Yecheng and is in charge of the logistics of the entire Cao Wei? He... Is it here?

Sure enough, Cao Zhi reacted and asked first:

"Is Uncle Xiahou in Wancheng?"

Xiahou Nan nodded slightly, "Wancheng is an important gateway to our Great Wei, the Xiangfan battlefield is unresolved, my father is not at ease, so he came in person, I arrived last night, I accompanied him to inspect the three armies, so I didn't tell Zijian." ”

This...

Suddenly, Li Cong's brows froze for a moment.

Soon, though, his eyebrows furrowed again.

Behind enemy lines, he was already able to do it reflexively... I don't like to be in shape!

It is more able to restrain the mind.

It's just that...

Undoubtedly, the appearance of Xiahoudun added another force to the defensive position of this Wancheng.

Xiahoudun is another tricky guy!

Cao Zhi on the side didn't know Li Ming's mental journey, and he was very happy: "Uncle Xiahou is here, and Wancheng has no worries... My heart is also much more steady! ”

"Brother Zilin, lead the way!"

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On the side of the official road leading from Yancheng to Wancheng, there is a dense jungle.

The villages that Fang just passed by were all in the flames, and the temperature of the flames could be felt even on the official road.

It's just that Guan Jiajun's infantry still didn't stop at all, and he didn't even glance at the farmland in the flames.

With the sound of "clicking" horses' hooves stopped here.

Guan Yu and a cadre of the Guan family stopped here and stopped for a while.

Xu Shu unfolded the map, and Guan Yu also walked to his side.

Xu Shu pointed to a point on the map, "Now we are only ten miles away from the place agreed with the hot air balloon yesterday..."

Guan Yu handed his water bag to Xu Shu, and then said: "Sure enough, your prediction is accurate, Zhang Liao did not send troops to chase after him, and the land under the jurisdiction of Wancheng is also implementing the clear of the wall, hehe, it seems that Cao Jun is determined to cut off our grain and grass and block us between this mountain road." ”

Xu Shu bowed, "The Wei army is still afraid of the general's divine strength, trying to avoid the general's edge, and changing the original encounter into a tough battle, so that if it is consumed, our army will not have enough food and will not be able to hold out for a few days." ”

The topic gradually leads to the crux of this battle...

How to take Wancheng?

The current situation is no longer about encircling Wei to save Zhao, it is necessary to take Wancheng down, and use this method to deter Zhang Liao, but...

Guan Yu rarely showed a little sadness, he raised his head and looked at the sky, "There are still two hours before daylight, and that is also when my army is coming to the city..."

Speaking of this, Guan Yu slowly lowered his head, and looked at Xu Shu with a pair of Danfeng eyes, "Yuan Zhi, it's time for you, don't you want to hide it from me anymore?" How to break Wancheng? You need to tell Guan in advance, so that I can also be prepared. ”

This one...

Guan Yu's question asked the pain point and the key, and now the state and ordnance of the Guan family army are the best things that Guan Yu understands.

Due to the lack of siege equipment, it is almost impossible to climb the castle tower if it is stormed.

Because of this, his Danfeng eyes staring at Xu Shu were shining, and they were the light that he wanted to wear.

It's just that in stark contrast to Guan Yu's nervousness and urgency is Xu Shu's composure.

It was as if he had everything in his mind.

Finally, after a long wait, Xu Shu finally spoke, he looked at Guan Yu, and said lightly, "Second general, frankly... How to break Wancheng, I don't know! ”

Yes...

Xu Shu's words made Guan Yu shocked, and Danfeng's eyes widened to the limit.

Subconsciously, he felt that Xu Shu was joking, but... When he was so serious, how could Xu Shu make such a joke?

Besides, he's not a joker either!

That... Is this funny?

Are all the people coming? Troops are about to descend on the city, and... Break Wancheng, but don't have any plans?

This...

Thanks to Xu Shu standing in front of Guan Yu, otherwise, Guan Yu would definitely have to take the Qinglong Knife.

It was Xu Shu, his words continued, "The task given to me by Yunqi is just for me to guide the second general to this Wancheng and the soldiers to the city, as for the rest, he will arrange——"

When Xu Shu mentioned Guan Lin, inexplicably, his tone was full of confidence.

It's as if he never doubted the name Guan Lin.

What is tacitly understood is that when Guan Yu heard the name of "Cloud Flag", his original nervousness and urgency suddenly dissipated without a trace.

For example, the word "Guan Lin" itself is endowed with some kind of magic.

Zhuyu is in front, and this is not the first time that Yunqi has "turned the tide".

In Guan Yu's opinion, if this "Qilin'er" is deployed, then he can always believe in this son-

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When Cao Zhi and Li Li rushed to the inner hall.

There are already three probe horses in line waiting to enter.

Xiahoudun saw Xiahou Nan leading Cao Zhi and Li Li into it, he didn't greet him, but said to those probes: "Continue-"

At this time, the first scout Ma reported: "Now that the villages and farmlands outside Wancheng have all been burned, and the people have all moved to the city, the thieves will not say that it is food, even if they will not find a single chicken feather." ”

In the face of Tanma's report, Xiahoudun, who was only two years younger than Cao Cao and was fifty-eight years old this year, did not show his joy or anger, but just looked at the second Tanma.

The second detective horse understood and continued to report: "Fifty miles away from Wancheng, Guan Yu's soldiers and horses were found, about 10,000 people, half of each horse... After a short break, they are approaching this direction. ”

Hearing this, Xiahoudun added a question with great interest: "Can it be found out clearly, Guan Yu's soldiers and horses can carry large siege ordnance such as well fences, rushing cars, and ladders?" ”

"Nope!" Tanma reported truthfully, "The last general and a cadre of Tanma saw the truth, and there was absolutely no siege equipment in the entire team. ”

Hearing this, Xiahou shook his head, like a big stone in his heart falling to the ground at once.

Then... He turned his gaze to the third probe.

This probe said: "General Zhang sent someone to send news, the situation has changed, Yu Ban's father and son were beheaded by Guan Yu, General Zhao Yan was defeated, and even General Pang De was killed by the enemy general Huang Zhong with an arrow five hundred steps away... General Zhang asked General Fu Bo to remind General Fu Bo not to underestimate Guan Yu and the Guan family's army, and General Zhang had completely blocked Guan Yu's retreat. ”

In fact, this information, including the siege of Yancheng and Xinye City, the enemy's army has been resolved, and the news of who and who has been killed in battle, Xiahoudun already knew when he arrived last night.

Can... Such news, mentioned again this time, still can't stop the anger in his heart.

"How did this fight come to this? How did Zhang Wenyuan plan this battle? ”

Don't look at Xiahoudun's repeated defeats, but he is the highest-ranking official in the Cao Wei clan.

He also has the talent to command the army, but he can't stand it, and the opponent is too strong every time.

Accidentally, when he counterattacked Puyang City in the past, he was shot in the eye by a stray arrow, became a disabled person, and retired to the general manager of logistics.

But that doesn't stop him from still liking to study and judge the battlefield over the years...

As for the analysis of Zhang Liao's deployment in the battle on the north bank of the Han River.

Xiahoudun only felt that it was all flaws, which was also out of standard!

A brief grumble.

"Ahem..."With a light cough, Xiahoudun was not embarrassed by these probes, and waved his hand, "Wait on..."

As they spoke, the horses retreated.

Xiahou Nan stepped forward to report, "Father, Zijian and Mr. Li brought..."

As soon as Xiahou Nan's voice fell, Cao Zhi saluted respectfully, "Nephew to see uncle." ”

"Zijian, at an extraordinary time, there is no need to rectify this sour red tape."

Xiahoudun replied casually, and his eyes began to stare at Li Xuan.

Li Yan did not salute, he showed the cultivation that a madman should have, as always.

"Your Excellency is Li Li?"

Xiahoudun walked straight in front of Li Cong, looked him up and down, and Li Cong directly met Xiahoudun's one-eyed, "Your Excellency is General Fubo of Great Wei?" ”

I never thought that this Li Cong dared to ask openly, Xiahoudun was a little surprised, it can be seen that this young man is neither humble nor arrogant when facing him, his tone is sonorous, and he is not afraid.

"Hahaha..."Immediately, he laughed, "What a madman, worthy of my eldest brother's attention, a little timid..."

As he spoke, Xiahoudun turned around and walked to the main seat, and asked as he walked: "Mr. Li is a person valued by the eldest brother, and he has been in Jingzhou in the past, and now that the traitor Guan Yubing is coming to the city, does Mr. Li have a strategy to break the enemy?" ”

In the face of Xiahoudun's inquiry, Li Yan replied neither humble nor arrogant, "Why do you need a strategy to break the situation?" According to Li's opinion, Guan Yu is just a turtle in an urn, and he has already fallen into a heavy ambush, and he is already a dying person, so why break the situation? ”

"What do you mean by that, Mr. Li?"

"Didn't General Fubo mention it?" Li Yan opened his mouth: "Wancheng is a strong wall and a clear field, avoiding the real and attacking the false, the existing intelligence, Guan Yu has no siege equipment, how many days can the food in the army last?" We just have to stick to it! Besides, the old general Xiahou is not good at attacking, he is always good at defending, and if the old general Xiahou goes to the city to fight, I don't believe that Guan Yu can capture Wancheng under the lack of soldiers and weapons? ”

Speaking of this, Li Yan paused.

"But if he does not attack the city, then avoid its edge, and wait until the day when he is out of food, he will enter... Enter, can't pass this Wancheng, retreat... There is also General Wenyuan blocking the retreat, and so on... So so? Isn't he a turtle in an urn? The dying man? And what is it? ”

Call...

Xiahoudun didn't expect this Li to talk eloquently, reasonable, and the analysis was the head of the way.

Even between the words, Xiahoudun could feel the anger of this madman towards Guan Yu.

Xiahoudun couldn't help muttering in his heart.

- "It seems that in the past... That Guan Jia Shiro stripped this Li Li naked and paraded it in the streets... It's true, it seems that this Li Cong is a credible person!"

Thinking of this, Xiahoudun laughed: "Hahahaha, it seems that General Ben and Mr. Li are heroes!" ”

Speaking of this, Xiahou Xuan turned to Xiahou Nan and Cao Zhi, "Zijian and Zilin can understand, I coincide with Mr. Li, pass on my military order, each department can't hold out, each guard its own position, wait for him to run off food, I'll make a plan later!" ”

"Whoa!"

With Cao Zhi and Xiahou Nan responding in unison.

The three of them slowly withdrew from the inner hall, Xiahou Nan and Cao Zhi had a task with them, and immediately went to order troops, but for a while, Li Yan was the only one who was idle and had nothing to do.

He found a thatched hut outside the door of this government office, and only after entering did he gasp for air.

- "Whew... It's dangerous!'

Recalling the breathtaking eyes of Xia Houdun,

Li Yan knew that Xia Houdun was tempting him.

is afraid that he is from Jingzhou, and he is wary of him...

But if he just said the wrong word, he might have to be closely guarded by Xiahoudun, and even...

Now that I think about it, I was scared for a while.

- "Behind enemy lines... It's really a silent battlefield, full of killing machines!'

For a time, in this thatched house.

Even when Li despised and shhh

Looking down at his boo, he suddenly saw a few words carved on the ground of the thatched hut under the round stones used for "wiping".

"Huh?" Li Yan suddenly became nervous.

He instinctively looked left and right to make sure that there was no one in the hut and no one around, and then he carefully picked up the stone, only to see that there were four very small words engraved on the stone hidden underneath:

- Kui is not the head, I don't speak, I don't show small, soap is not white!

Literally, it's like a rotten Confucian carved on the ground when he is bored when he squats in a pit, and rotten Confucianism is like this, always thinking blindly.

But...

Only Li Lian, these twelve words made him shudder.

His eyes widened, and he couldn't help but secretly reveal the mystery in his heart.

"Yes—nine-five-twenty-seven!"

That's right, the number corresponding to "Kui, I, She, Soap" is exactly "Nine-Five-Twenty-Seven"...

As for 9527, it was a code name for a plan and action secretly set with Guan Lin before Li Lian went north.

This is to launch the operation codenamed "9527"!

Thinking through this section, after a short period of muttering, Li Cong's whole person suddenly became excited.

This time... It's his battle!

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(End of chapter)