Zhao Yun encountered a problem.
Finally got a chance to perform, but Cao Pi couldn't be happier.
The reason is simple, there is nothing he can do.
There is also a way to break the corner-breaking method, and it is very simple. The army can press the whole army and surround it.
The method of holding a corner breaks down on its own.
But at present, the Han army only has 15,000 troops, which is not even as good as the Liaodong Army.
If we were to be more pessimistic, there would not even be enough troops for a fortress or even Xiangping City.
In this case, is there any solution?
Cao Pi is self-aware, even Zhao Yun is helpless, what can he do?
The easiest thing right now is to shrink your neck and pretend to be dead, reducing your sense of presence.
Zhao Yun knew very well that he couldn't place his hopes on Cao Pi, so he didn't even look at him, and combined with his shrinking behavior, he completely regarded him as nothing.
However, the method of cornering that we are about to face is indeed a difficult problem.
In a short period of time, Liu Zhang had no way to replenish his troops.
It's not that there are no soldiers and horses, it's that the burden of food and grass is too heavy. The more people there are, the easier it is to run out of food.
Otherwise, Zhao Yun would not have to leave five thousand men to garrison the city and guard the grain roads.
"General Zhao."
At this moment, a voice came from behind, it was Cao Zhang.
Zhao Yun favored Cao Zhang more than Cao Pi.
At least Cao Zhang really has the foundation of a military general.
"What's the matter?"
Cao Zhang slightly arched his hands.
"General Zhao is worried about attacking Xiangping?"
Zhao Yun did not hide it and nodded.
"If Gongsun Kang is determined to avoid fighting, there is really nothing I can do."
Cao Pi looked at Cao Zhang expectantly.
"Second brother, what can you do?"
Cao Zhang shook his head.
"Even General Zhao can't do anything. What can I do?"
The hope that arose in Cao Pi's heart was extinguished again.
I thought I could get some credit through Cao Zhang, but now it seems there is no hope.
"but..."
As soon as these words came out, Cao Pi's eyes widened again, as if he heard the sound of nature.
"Second brother, nothing more than what?"
Cao Zhang ignored Cao Pi and looked at Zhao Yun.
"If General Zhao has no other solution, General Mo may have a plan to try."
"you?"
Zhao Yun was doubtful, but he had heard comments about Cao Zhang.
Courageous but foolhardy!
It might be okay to let Cao Zhang charge into battle, but isn't it a joke to let him make suggestions?
Cao Zhang nodded expressionlessly.
"What the general said is that if General Zhao has no clue, he might as well give it a try."
"Even if it doesn't succeed, it won't have any impact."
Zhao Yun frowned and kept thinking.
Normally, as a general, you cannot place your hopes on others, especially prisoners like Cao Zhang who have not surrendered.
But there is no way at the moment, so it doesn't hurt to listen. If there is a big risk, just refuse.
"Okay, you try to talk about it first. If we can really defeat the enemy, I will personally report this to the King of Han."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhang's expression remained calm, while Cao Pi's brows were filled with excitement.
He kept giving Cao Zhang winks, which contained a thousand words.
"Second brother, it's all up to you!"
After Cao Zhang hesitated for a moment, he suddenly smiled.
He turned his head and pointed his finger at Cao Pi.
"General Zhao, the key to this battle lies with my elder brother."
"ah?"
Cao Pi was stunned when he heard this. How could he be related to him?
"Second brother, what are you talking about?"
Cao Zhang did not continue to speak, but kept staring at Cao Pi with a smile, which made Cao Pi's heart tremble.
"Second...Second brother...?"
. . .
Ten days later, the Han army arrived in Liaodong County and attacked Xiangping.
Due to the tight defense, there are two fortresses relying on each other, forming a corner for defense.
The Han army did not approach the city.
After a distance of twenty miles, we relied on the dangerous terrain to move down to the stronghold.
Thanks to Gongsun Kang's strong walls and clear country, the Han army had nothing to worry about.
The nearby resources can be used at will, creating an extremely strong camp.
At the same time, grain and grass were continuously transported to the camp and piled up, eventually forming the shape of a small hill.
The amount of food and grass is simply amazing!
The Han army, which had arranged everything, was not in a hurry to attack, and did not even call for formation once.
As for sending people into the city to persuade them to surrender, etc., there is no plan.
It seems that he is determined to confront Liaodong County.
Gongsun Kang, Wang Lie, and Bei Yan, who were in one city and two fortresses, were a little puzzled by this.
The Han army should be eager to win. How could they be so calm?
This is often the case. When one party can keep his temper, the other party cannot.
Especially when the scouts inquired about various situations, Gongsun Kang was so anxious that he turned around.
Regardless of the risk, Wang Lie and Bei Yan were forcibly summoned to the city to discuss matters.
Both Bei Yan and Wang Lie were very disgusted with this.
In this case, the Han army could attack the city at any time. How could they do it without a general?
But Gongsun Kang's tone was extremely stern and did not allow for refutation, so he could only go there at night.
It was a timid journey, but fortunately it went very smoothly.
The two of them entered the city at the same time and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
If this was intercepted by the Han army, there would be no place to cry!
"General Bei, do you know what's going on?"
Bei Yan shook his head, with anger still on his face.
"have no idea!"
"Master Zhou Mu doesn't know what's going on. He insists on calling us back to the city at this sensitive time. Doesn't he know how many pairs of eyes are staring at this place?"
"Who says it's not?"
Wang Lie also echoed, looking unwilling.
"General Bei, don't worry, nothing happened when you came here. You might have problems when you go back!"
"Tell me, what should we do if the Han army suddenly attacks us while we are leaving?"
Beiyan sighed as he walked.
"This is exactly what I mean!"
"As the saying goes, you are not afraid of thieves stealing, but you are afraid of being missed! What if the Han army takes advantage of the situation and attacks?"
The more they talked, the more frustrated they became, and they walked to the gate of the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion unknowingly.
Before entering, Bei Yan stopped Wang Lie.
