For two days in a row, even if it was a feint, the Han army paid hundreds of lives.

In the era of cold weapons, siege warfare is a veritable meat grinder.

However, at the cost of this, even if food, grass and drinking water were guaranteed, the constant threat of death and the daily high-intensity fighting still caused the fatigue, anxiety and other physical and mental negative states of the soldiers in the city began to accumulate.

The Jingzhou army had a numerical advantage and could fight less frequently, and even rotate with the Guanping naval army on the river, further reducing the pressure on the soldiers.

And not waiting for reinforcements is often the biggest blow to the psychology of the defenders in the city.

Although Manzhong relied on strictness, even harsh law enforcement made Xiangyang City stable and solemn, and it seemed to be orderly.

But this stability is only superficial and time-limited, and if there is no good news, then he must gradually relax law enforcement and do something to boost morale.

This will bring chaos in the city, the strength of the defenders will be reduced, and if the enemy army is not allowed to suffer heavy casualties before it collapses, it will only be a matter of time before the city is breached.

Man Pet knew this, so he planned to select the death squad and sacrifice his life.

If the enemy's powerful catapult can be burned, it will definitely greatly damage the morale of the enemy, and at that time may be able to glimpse a chance of victory.

"Alas......" sighed.

To put it simply, he can only send a maximum of 500 warriors to carry out this mortal mission.

But with only 500 men, even if they were all cavalry, it would not be easy to succeed in the face of well-defended catapults hiding in the enemy's formation.

"If there is a fierce general in my city, there may be some hope." At this time, he missed Xu Huang who led the troops to help last year.

There has been no news for so long, Cao Wei has already held a funeral for him, and at this time, the grass in the mound has grown taller......

And Xiangyang Governor Yuanzhong heard the whisper of full favor, and felt embarrassed in his heart.

There are fierce generals, and there are 10,000 enemies, but it's a pity that they are on the side of the Jingzhou army......

"Report ——! The general, Li Qiong, the current official of Xiangyang Prefecture, claimed to have fled back from the Shu army camp and had an urgent military desire to report to the general. ”

"Oh?" Standing up with a full pamper, the gloom on his face suddenly dissipated a lot, "Bring him quickly, no, no, where is he?" I'm going to see him personally! ”

The infiltration work in Jingzhou did not go smoothly, and most of the nails that had been planted before were cleared after the Battle of Jingzhou.

Even if there are those who are lurking, they don't dare to move, and even so, they have almost been cleaned up before His Majesty's attack on Wu this time.

All that's left is some inconsequential peripherals, and there's no very important information to spy on.

He had no choice but to use this extremely risky way to send out a fine work, but in fact, he didn't have much hope in his heart.

Unexpectedly, he not only slipped back, but also claimed to have obtained emergency military information.

"Let's go! Follow me and see what good news comes in, hehehe. Man Pet smiled and invited Yuan Zhong to go with him, and the gloomy face that had been gloomy for days finally showed a long-lost smile.

Yuan Zhong was also very excited, if he could defend Xiangyang with this bit of men and horses this time, it would be a great achievement.

At that time, Manzhong will definitely be louder, so he can also move his ass with it.

This is a rare opportunity for him, who has no deep background.

It's a pity that the full favor who came in high spirits was waiting for no good news......

At Li Qiong's suggestion, he and Man Chong walked into the study of the Taishou Mansion alone to have a secret conversation.

Half an hour later, he walked out with a blank face......

As soon as Yuan Zhong saw the appearance of being full of favors, he knew that it was probably not a good thing.

But what is more strange is that unlike the full pet with a straight face, although Li Qiong next to him is as low-key as possible, he still can't hide the joy and self-satisfaction on his face.

The different faces of the two made Yuan Zhong a little confused.

"How's it going? Can you break the enemy...... Stick to the good policy? Yuan Zhong stepped forward and asked tentatively.

Man Zhong stared at Yuan Zhong deeply, which made Yuan Zhong a little incomprehensible, but he said helplessly: "It's just that I heard some of Guan Yu's follow-up plans for the Northern Expedition."

"But if you can't get through the immediate crisis, even if you know their plans for the future, what's the benefit?"

Yuan Zhong couldn't help but be disappointed, so it was, no wonder Man Pet was expressionless.

But even so, being able to find such a secret is enough for a government official to be promoted, and it is normal for Li Qiong to be happy.

Man Zhong thought for a while, seemed to have made up some kind of determination, and turned his head to hold Yuan Zhong's hand: "Filial piety." ”

Faced with Manzhong's sudden move, Yuan Zhong was immediately flattered, he had never seen a harsh Manzhong at such a time, and he didn't know how to react.

"Xiaocun, now that Xiangyang is in danger, I want to send five hundred warriors to go out of the city tomorrow to raid and burn the enemy's stone carts! What do you think? Man Pet took his hand and stared into his eyes.

Yuan Zhong reacted at this time, nodded again and again: "That's right, if you blindly stay in the lonely city, sooner or later you will definitely lose, it's better to take a risk, or have a chance to win!" ”

"Hmm." Man Zhong was very satisfied with his answer, and clenched his hand, "Now looking at Xiangyang, I can rely on the only one who is filial piety." I want to ask Xiaocun to lead the team to attack tomorrow, Xiaocun...... Would you like to? ”

"This ......" Yuan Zhong was stunned for a moment, although he was a captain, his martial arts were actually ordinary, he was better at troop training, but he didn't expect Man Zhong to deliberately let him take on this important task.

However, his hesitation made the tentative heart sink down, and he already believed Li Qiong's report five or six points.

But he remained silent, waiting for Yuan Zhongde to answer.

Yuan Zhong pondered for a moment, and raised his head with a resolute expression: "Envoy!" Although I am not talented, I should go all out to gain the trust of the envoy! If you can destroy the car and frustrate the enemy, you will have no regrets about dying! ”

He actually thought very simply, anyway, even if he didn't go at this time, breaking the city would be a death.

With his talent and family background, surrender will not be reused, it is better to fight to the death.

Even if you don't succeed in the end, you can leave a good name and fight for a good future for your family.

If he succeeds, then maybe future generations will be able to develop even more with his credit.

Man Pet smiled with a little meaning, and shook the hands held by the two: "The safety of Xiangyang this time is all tied to filial piety!" Please accept my salute! ”

As he spoke, he let go of his hand and bowed down.

"Envoy! I can't do it. Yuan Zhong's eyes were moist with gratitude, "Zhong is dying...... Don't hesitate! ”

Li Qiong on the side was amazed, but she didn't expect Yuan Duwei to hide it deeply, and her acting skills were so good?

And he actually agreed to be a death squad, could it be that he planned to join the enemy?

Man Zhong hesitated again in his heart, except for the initial hesitation, he didn't find that Yuan Zhong showed any horses.

But it doesn't matter anymore, anyway, he has to lead his troops out of the city, and when the time comes, whether the drama is true or not, he will see.

Even if he defected to the enemy, he would no longer pose a threat to the Xiangyang City Gate.

……

That night, Man Pet selected five hundred warriors, plus Yuan Zhong, slaughtered chickens and cows, and took out his treasured good wine to entertain them.

The next day, early in the morning, outside the city, the trumpets sounded again, the war drums burst, and the shouts of killing began.

The Han army is here again.

(End of chapter)