Jiujiang County.

Chengde City.

Chengde City is in the southeast of the county.

The water passes through the northwest of Chengde County of Jiujiang, enters Shaobei, and joins Yan Runshui on the right side of the north.

One or two miles away from the side of the river, in addition to the county seat of Chengde, there is also a city, called Dicheng.

The two cities stand on the water, so they can help each other, and naturally they can build a barrier.

At this moment, under Chengde City, an offensive and defensive battle is being staged fiercely:

The Jiangdong army advanced by land and water, and launched an offensive around Chengde City menacingly.

In the Jiangdong army formation outside the city, all kinds of siege equipment are neatly placed, shooting towers, catapults, ladders, etc., all of which are full of momentum.

Inside the city, the Wei soldiers braved the cold wind of early spring and guarded the city with difficulty.

Dressed in thick cotton clothes and some in armor, they stood on the walls, spears and bows clenched, and watched vigilantly at the enemy outside the city.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

The drums of war sounded.

The Jiangdong soldiers galloped towards the city wall with all kinds of siege equipment.

With the experience of attacking Hefei in the front, this time the Jiangdong army attacked Chengde, and it became a lot more calm.

After all, Hefei's flesh and blood mill has stepped over, what is your little Chengde?

On the one hand, the southerners are indeed not as tall as the northerners, but the more reason is that the north is often caught in wars, and there are too many battles, so it is naturally powerful.

Although there were wars in the south, there were not many wars, at least not as many as in the north.

This time in the attack on Hefei City, the Jiangdong army summed up the experience of attacking the city and pulling out the village.

All kinds of siege equipment have been built, and the siege sequence is also in order.

Facing the surging Jiangdong army like a tide.

In the arrow tower at the head of Chengde City, the archers of the Wei army nervously pulled the strings, and the arrows rained down and shot fiercely at the military formation of the Jiangdong army.

However, the Koto army used shield protection, gritted its teeth to withstand the attack of the rain of arrows, and continued to advance.

The siege equipment came into play, the catapults made a deafening roar, and huge stones flew towards the walls, hitting the ground and splashing earth and stones. The stones on the city wall were smashed into cracks, and the Wei soldiers in the city couldn't help but feel nervous.

The Jiangdong Navy did not show weakness, they rode the huge ship of the ship, went upstream, and attacked Chengde City, like a huge wave of the tide hitting the city wall.

Hundreds of warships lined up on the water, crossbowmen armed with bows and arrows, ready to fire. The Wei soldiers on the city walls watched nervously ahead, picking up their bows and arrows, ready to fend off the approaching offensive.

The warships of the Koto Navy Division quickly approached the city wall, and the sailors tried to climb the city wall with various equipment such as spears and hooks. The Wei soldiers at the head of the city forced them back with spears and catapults, but the large number of sailors kept the continuous assault on the city walls.

Catapults were fired incessantly at the top of the city, and falling rocks hit the boats with a dull crashing sound.

However, the catapult boulders on the Jiangdong side also continued to smash on Chengde City, and the stones on the city wall were shattered, sometimes even covered by the craters smashed by stone bullets.

The Wei soldiers continued to repair the city wall, temporarily reinforcing it with wooden planks and clods of earth, but the offensive of the Jiangdong naval division was like a surging tide, constantly impacting the defense line of the city wall.

The crossbowmen on the sailors, with the help of the cover of the ship's hull, shot a dense rain of arrows, which broke through the air and roared, hitting the Wei soldiers on the city wall.

The defenders on the city wall fought back and shot at the enemy on the naval division with a rain of arrows, but the naval division's hull changed position and constantly looked for gaps in the shooting, leaving the Wei army on the city wall passive.

Zheng!

Zheng!

Zheng!

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

...

The sound of trumpets was heard inside the city, and the Wei soldiers strengthened their defenses, shielding them from the rain of arrows and returning fire with spears and bows.

However, the offensive of the Jiangdong naval division was still fierce, the siege equipment kept destroying the city walls, the archers kept falling, and the morale of the Wei army at the head of the city gradually declined.

They felt the pressure from all sides.

In the cold wind, the Wei army still held on to the city wall, but the anxiety and helplessness in their hearts gradually accumulated.

Chengde City became a battlefield of brutal confrontation between the offensive and defensive sides, and the roar of siege equipment outside the city, the shooting of arrow rain, the shouts of soldiers, and the defensive shouts of the Wei army inside the city were intertwined into a tense and fierce situation.

Cao Hong was in Chengde City at the moment, and the look on his face was extremely anxious.

"Why hasn't General Wenyuan come yet?"

He divided his troops with Zhang Liao, and one person guarded a city.

He guarded Chengde, while Zhang Liao guarded Dicheng.

However, Chengde City was stormed by the Jiangdong army for several days, and Zhang Liao was not seen to come to help?

The two cities are only a few miles apart!

"I'm afraid that Di City will also be attacked by the Jiangdong army!"

Cao Hong said with a wry smile on his side.

"I~"

Cao Hong spat out, and his eyes gradually sharpened.

"Regardless of whether there is assistance or not, keep Chengde, and then you can't make trouble for the king anymore!"

If he first lost Hefei, then damaged the army's grain and grass, and then lost Chengde, then he could find a piece of tofu and kill him.

...

And on the other side, outside the city of Di.

Zhang Liao was indeed trapped by the Jiangdong army.

Lü Meng, the governor of Jiangdong, personally led a large army and surrounded Dicheng.

Of course, it was only a siege, not a siege, and Jiangdong only needed to take a stronghold in the north.

Moreover, the damage to the siege is too great, even if Sun Quan does not hesitate to kill his soldiers, he has to consider the victory or defeat of the war.

If the blood of the Jiangdong boy is drained, will he fight for the world in the future?

Compared with the tranquility inside and outside Dicheng, it was much more lively in the north of Dicheng, and the Jiangdong soldiers moved the earth and stones, cut down trees, and quickly built a camp, obviously intending to stay here for a long time.

On the city wall, Zhang Liao's armor was oozing blood, but he was helpless about it.

In the past few days, he has been rushing day and night, preparing to support Chengde, but he was beaten back by Lu Meng.

There were only 3,000 soldiers in Di City, and the injuries on his body were not complete.

Breaking through to help Chengde has become a luxury.

I hope Cao Hong can really keep Chengde.

If you can't keep it, it's not a matter of not being able to get back the fat.

Shouchun was exposed to the front of the Jiangdong army.

At that time...

Zang Ba and Sun Quan encircle Shouchun, and the king is in danger!

However...

At this moment, Zhang Liao, who was worried, couldn't do anything.

For now, it is time to wait for the day.

...

Meanwhile.

Jiangdong camp outside Chengde City.

In the big tent of the Chinese army.

In the past few days, Sun Quan has been in a good mood on the whole, and he talks and laughs every day.

collected a few beauties in Jiujiang County, and in the past few nights, he has not been idle, venting his excess energy.

It's just that these happy days are always short-lived.

Now, there's bad news in his face:

"Lord, the banner of the Wei army appeared outside Hefei City, and it raided Hefei City at night as a large camp, set fire to half of the city, and killed half of the people."

"What?"

As soon as he heard that there was chaos in the rear, Sun Quan panicked.

"How many Wei troops can be found?"

"Last night was dark, but according to the surviving folks outside the city, there were five or six thousand people at least."

Five or six thousand?

Such a huge army actually flowed to the rear?

Sun Quan's eyes flickered, and he said with some hesitation: "My Jiangdong army is concentrated in Hefei and Chengde, and Jiujiang County is empty. ”

In fact, it's not just the emptiness of Jiujiang County.

Koto is also empty.

In Jianye City, there are only a few thousand people guarding it.

The other soldiers were all hoarded in Xunyang City next to Jiangxia County, in case Yu Ban, who was stationed in Jiangxia, suddenly sent troops to threaten his rear.

As a party that often sneaks up on others, Sun Quan knows how to prevent others from sneaking up.

It's just that...

Jingzhou Yu Ban is prevented, this sudden Wei army, can it be prevented?

"Summoning the army to discuss this matter in the tent!"

Sun Quan waved his hand and immediately summoned Lu Xun, Zhuge Jin, Gu Yong and others to meet him.

Not for long.

In the main account of the Chinese army, the generals and ministers who were not sent to fight are basically in place.

"There are five or six thousand Wei troops in Hefei, what should our army do?"

Sun Quan got straight to the point and asked directly.

Hearing the news, there was a sudden hissing sound of gasping cold air in the main tent of the Chinese army.

Gu Yong immediately stepped forward and said, "We should send a strong army to defeat this Wei army of thousands of people!" Otherwise, if they go to the rear of our army to cause chaos and attack the grain road, the front will be restless! ”

Zhuge Jin also stepped forward and said: "Lord, there is no room for loss in the rear grain road, besides, not only the grain road, Jiangdong is even in danger of being attacked, so you can't ignore it!" ”

Sun Quan can also think of the thoughts of these two people, and at this moment, Sun Quan's eyes are fixed on Lu Xun.

"Bo Yan, what do you think?"

Lu Xun frowned, thinking about it all the time, and when Sun Quan asked him this, he immediately stepped forward and saluted Sun Quan slowly, and then said:

"Five or six thousand people, the number is huge, it is impossible for the Wei army not to receive the news, Hefei was attacked at night, plus the Wei army set fire, said that the number of people is too much, it is also ordinary.

You should first find out the number of Wei troops behind you, send some elites, garrison Hefei, consolidate the grain route, and at the same time order the rear city to be closed, first call the township to defend the city as a backup, and wait for the situation to be found out, it is not too late to attack. ”

Lu Xun's analysis was reasonable, Sun Quan nodded, and said: "I think the same way, but if there are really five or six thousand people in the rear, and something big happens, it won't be good, Bo Yan, I ordered you to lead three thousand elites to Hefei to preside over the overall situation, and you may keep the rear from chaos?" ”

Three thousand?

There are a little fewer people.

However, Lu Xun also understood that at this moment, the Jiangdong army was scattered, and these 3,000 people were still squeezed out, even the 3,000 people who were guarding Sun Quan's side to protect his safety.

After all, the siege of the city is important, the siege of the city is important, to prevent the Shouchun Wei army from rushing to the aid of the dignitaries, and the city occupied in the rear needs to be defended.

If the army of 100,000 is scattered, there is not much left.

"If the subordinates are willing to receive this order, they will definitely find out the situation and ensure that the rear is not chaotic!"

"Good!"

Sun Quan heard Lu Xun's words, and the whole person also got up from the main seat.

He walked up to Lu Xun, patted him on the shoulder, and said meaningfully: "If you can make this contribution, I will reuse you!" ”

In front, Lu Xun had the merit of breaking Hefei and attacking the Wei camp.

If you add the merit of ensuring the stability of the rear, and after a few merits, you will sit on the position of the governor of the capital, and there will be no criticism in the army.

As for Lu Meng?

My Sun Zhongmou has another 'reuse' for him!

The position of the governor of Jiangdong is better for people who completely listen to themselves.

Lu Meng has been doing it for a long time, and he has had a lot of dealings with the Jiangdong clan, which has already made Sun Quan quite suspicious.

"No!"

As soon as Sun Quan said this, Lu Xun was such a smart person, and he immediately understood the sound of these words.

Is it my turn to be Lu Boyan for the position of the governor?

....

The siege outside the city of Chengde is in full swing.

In Runan County, it's a different story.

Under the cover of night, the Wei army's walled city ferry, located on the Ru River outside Xinxi City, looks particularly quiet and mysterious.

The moonlight sprinkled around the ferry, reflecting a pale silver scene.

The river in front of the ferry is slightly rippling against the backdrop of the night, like a silver ribbon flowing quietly.

The Wei army on the other side of the river loomed in the night, and the torches on the city walls shimmered faintly.

A wooden pier is set up next to the ferry for boats to dock.

On a breezy night, the wood on the pier made a slight grinding sound, like the murmur of a worm frog.

Several lanterns were dotted on both sides of the ferry, emitting a warm yellow glow, illuminating the path of the Wei soldiers who came to patrol.

Bonfires burn around the ferry, and the night sky is lit up red.

The Wei soldiers sat around the campfire, some roasting meat, some talking, and the camp at night seemed warm and peaceful.

The occasional laughter and conversation of the soldiers pierced the silence of the night.

On one side of the ferry, a simple barracks were built to store supplies and provide rest.

In the dim light of the walled city, the chief bookkeeper Zhou Ren's face showed a touch of dissatisfaction and anger, his brows furrowed, and his eyes flashed with uneasiness and resentment.

His face was pale and slightly tired, and against the disdainful anger, it looked even more hideous. His lips were pursed, as if he was suppressing the anger in his heart, and an unwilling emotion was evident in his eyes.

The corners of his ragged clothes fluttered gently in the wind, and some of the stains and mud marks on his robe seemed to echo his inner dissatisfaction.

His fingers tapped on the table with a dull thumping sound, as if the anger inside him was accumulating.

"Good you Li Ji, you dare to do this to me!"

The contemporary head of the Zhou family in Runan, but was arranged by that Li Ji to guard the ferry here?

Do that man's thing!

Is this deliberately insulting me?

Fortunately, the king and the prince of Hanzhong, Liu Gonghei, have already allied, otherwise, his life may not be guaranteed.

But...

This is not a place to stay for long.

There seemed to be a hint of determination between Zhou Ren's eyebrows, and there was a flash of determination in his eyes.

When the king returns, the position of the Taishou of Runan County must be my Zhou Ren's!

Endure!

I, Zhou Ren, take a breath of patience!

...

The soldier is treacherous.

Today is the fourth day of the deadline for Wei to send grain to Liu Chan.

Tomorrow, I will send food over and reconcile with Liu Zen.

On this day, the people of the entire Runan County breathed a sigh of relief.

Thousands of Han cavalry troops in Runan finally went back, and the city sergeant clan Haoqiang did not have to worry about his head moving in the next second, and the people finally dared to go to spring ploughing.

However...

It is when the enemy is at his most relaxed.

Liu Chan has sent troops!

Night shrouded the land, with only the faint light of stars and moonlight barely illuminating the surroundings.

Under this silent night, Zhao Zilong led five hundred elite soldiers to quietly cross the Huaishui like ghosts.

The Huaishui is cold, which makes people tremble, but it can't stop them from making meritorious contributions.

The walled city of the ferry stands by the river, so silent that you can almost ignore its presence.

However, Zhao Zilong's arrival was like a gust of storm, and under the lightning speed, Zhao Yun and the others quickly approached the walled city, walking through the curtain of the dark night like a shadow.

Woo woo woo~

Suddenly, a muffled order sounded, and five hundred warriors rushed into the walled city like unleashed arrows.

The silent night was torn apart in an instant, and the sound of war drums, shouts, and swords clashing was intertwined.

The elite of the five hundred Jingzhou soldiers showed an amazing tacit understanding, like a bolt of lightning, taking advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness, and instantly broke through the defense line of the walled city.

The battle inside and outside the walled city was about to break out, with hand-to-hand combat, swords, shadows, and swords.

With a spear in hand, Zhao Zilong walked through the walled city like a ghost, slashing the enemy under the spear almost instantly.

His figure flickered and flickered, and the spear turned into a streamer in his hand, each swing accompanied by a chilling sound of breaking wind. With vigorous footwork and agile body, he shuttles through the battlefield like a fierce beast, and no one can trace him.

Each swing of the spear was accompanied by a rain of blood, and the enemy could not resist his onslaught.

His spearmanship swept in like a storm, sweeping away all enemies that stood in his way.

"Ahh~"

"Spare your life~"

"My legs!"

...

The screams and shouts of the enemy echoed violently in the dark night, but they could not stop Zhao Zilong's pace.

His gaze was firm, his brows were resolute, and an invincible momentum permeated him.

He didn't say a word, only the shadows of the guns were staggered, and the killing intent was awe-inspiring. No one was his opponent, and the defenders in the walled city were slashed by his spears and retreated.

In the dark night, Zhao Zilong was like a god, his spear was like the scythe of death, harvesting life, blooming with amazing light in the darkness, making the enemy fearful.

Zhao Zilong and his entourage of 500 elites quickly routed the defenders in the walled city and took control of the situation.

The Walled Ferry City became fragile and crumbling under their onslaught, and control quietly changed hands in the dark night, like a rapid thunderclap, fast and fierce!

However...

Just Huaishui Ferry, where is Zhao Yun's goal.

Tonight, he is going to pull out the new city of Runan County!

Changshan Zhao Zilong is here, who dares to compete with me?!