Guan Yu put down the Spring and Autumn in his hand, feeling extremely agitated, stood up, and walked towards the door.
"Let's go take a look at the city wall."
The terrain of Pengcheng is as important as that of Xiaopei. They are both the gateway to Xuzhou. The only difference is that Xiaopei defends Yanzhou, while Pengcheng defends Huainan.
The direction of the west gate of Pengcheng is also the focus of the entire city's defense.
Guan Yu led his guards to the west city wall, climbed the stairs up the wall, and looked into the distance. His irritable mood was much better.
When Sima Zhangcheng on the west city wall saw Lu Bu coming, he hurriedly came up and bowed his hands, saying, "I have seen General Guan."
Zhang Cheng is a veteran of Xuzhou. He has been in Pengcheng when Tao Qian was here.
Guan Yu nodded, "General Zhang, how are the defensive supplies on the city wall prepared?"
Zhang Cheng hurriedly handed over his hand, "General Guan, Pengcheng's supplies are fully prepared. Even if the enemy attacks, we can hold on for at least half a month."
Hearing these words, Guan Yu frowned, and his mood, which had just improved, suddenly became very bad again.
Because just when Zhang Cheng was saluting, he keenly noticed that Zhang Cheng quickly glanced at his broken arm.
There was no malice in that look, but there was deep sympathy.
It was this sympathetic look that made Guan Yu extremely unhappy.
As a former great general, although his arm was broken, the pride in his heart was still there.
How can a person full of arrogance accept the sympathy of others? This is simply the greatest insult to Guan Yu.
However, now that the matter has come to this, what can he do?
Guan Yu pretended not to notice the look in Zhang Cheng's eyes and nodded, "General Zhang, Pengcheng is very important. We must take precautions carefully. In addition to the supplies to defend the city, we must also supervise everyone and never be lax and careless."
Zhang Cheng hurriedly handed over his hands and said, "I will obey your orders."
impatient!
Guan Yu saw the trace of impatience flashing in Zhang Cheng's eyes, and suddenly felt angry in his heart, "General Zhang, do you really understand?"
"The general understands."
Guan Yu suddenly sighed in his heart, and suddenly understood that in the eyes of others, he was just a cripple, and there was no use in talking about it.
Thinking of this, Guan Yu waved his hand, "General Zhang, go and do your work."
After Zhang Cheng left, Guan Yu and Lu Bu took his guards to inspect the city wall again. According to his original plan, he wanted to inspect the entire city wall so that he could have an estimate of Pengcheng.
However, after only walking a few hundred steps, Guan Yu left the city wall with his guards and returned to the mansion.
On the entire city wall, everyone's eyes would almost immediately turn to his arm.
Even after he left, the soldiers' discussions could be vaguely heard.
"It turns out his arm is broken!"
"What a pity. I heard he was very powerful before!"
"Oh, my skills are still inferior to others!"
When Guan Yu returned to his mansion, he was agitated and didn't know what to do in the future.
"Bring me the wine."
At this moment, wine has become Guan Yu's best friend.
Just when Guan Yu was 70 to 80% drunk, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
"General Guan, Mr. Yuanlong is here."
Guan Yu frowned, "Let him come in."
Soon, Chen Deng, who was wearing well-groomed clothes and a flash of pride in his eyes, walked in from the door. When he saw Guan Yu still holding a wine glass in his hand, he was a little unhappy, but it was not convenient to say it clearly, so he could only He frowned.
"I've met General Guan."
This time Liu Bei sent Guan Yu to Pengcheng because he was worried that he would be unable to take care of everything due to his broken arm, so he sent Chen Deng to assist in the defense.
Guan Yu and Chen Deng are both arrogant people, and they also have a hint of arrogance in each other. Naturally, they are not too fond of each other.
Guan Yu said calmly, "Mr. Yuanlong, why are you here today?"
Chen Deng frowned and said, "General Guan, the situation is not good. Huainan's troops have already set out and are heading here."
Hearing this, Guan Yu frowned and said, "Mr. Yuanlong, how did you learn about this?"
He is the commander-in-chief of the army. He hasn't gotten the news yet. How did Chen Deng know?
Chen Deng hurriedly handed over his hand and said, "General Guan, I happened to go to the military camp and saw the soldiers returning the news, so I rushed over to report it."
Hearing this, Guan Yu felt even more unhappy, "Mr. Yuanlong, Huainan soldiers and horses are coming to Xuzhou, what do you have to say?"
Chen Deng had already thought of a countermeasure on the road. When he heard the question, he raised his hand and said, "General Guan, the only solution now is to send someone to deliver a message to Liu Shijun as soon as possible, and at the same time strengthen Pengcheng's defense. Once Huainan soldiers and horses Come closer and close the city gate immediately."
At this point, Chen Deng paused for a moment before continuing, "Although the soldiers and horses in Huainan are larger in number, as long as we defend the city, it will not be easy for them to break through the city."
Chen Deng is such a smart man. After saying these words, he saw Guan Yu frown slightly and immediately knew what he was thinking and hurriedly handed over his hand.
"General Guan, I have little talent and little knowledge. Please forgive me if I say anything inappropriate."
Guan Yu saw Chen Deng taking the initiative to talk nonsense and nodded, "Mr. Yuanlong, your method is very good, let's implement it like this."
At this point, Guan Yu's tone paused, and then he continued, "In addition, from now on, the soldiers in the military camp will be divided into two teams, and they will climb up the city wall to defend. The other team will rest in the military camp. At the same time, let the county personnel Be prepared. If there are not enough people, you can recruit them locally. Once the city is closed, you can have them patrol the streets in case something happens."
When Chen Deng heard Guan Yu's words, he felt a little admired, but when his eyes turned to the severed arm, there was a little contempt in his eyes.
"General Guan, I'll go to the military camp and give you orders right now."
After saying this, Chen Deng cupped his hands and turned to leave, but suddenly turned around and said again.
"General Guan, Huainan soldiers and horses can arrive at any time. As the general guarding Pengcheng, can you drink less wine in the future?"
After speaking, Chen Deng turned around and strode out of the room without waiting for Guan Yu to answer.
Guan Yu looked at Chen Deng's leaving figure and suddenly threw the wine glass to the ground. Looking at the debris on the ground, he suddenly sighed.
How could it become like this?
No, since I have promised to my eldest brother, I must guard Pengcheng. If I really get into trouble because of drinking, how can I be worthy of my eldest brother?
Thinking of his responsibilities, Guan Yu's spirit suddenly shook, and an inexplicable light emitted from his eyes.
Even if one of his arms is broken, it doesn't matter. As long as he can defend Pengcheng, he can still prove himself.
Guan Yu clenched his remaining fist and gritted his teeth and said, "Brother, don't worry, I will never let you down."
…
Winter winter winter!
Amidst the rumbling war drums, Guan Yu quickly climbed up the city wall and looked at the Huainan soldiers and horses outside the city, and he couldn't help but be secretly surprised.
Outside the city, Huainan soldiers and horses were in a dense mass of darkness, numbering tens of thousands of people. The flags without tree poles were fluttering in the wind, and the border could not be seen at a glance.
Woohoo!
Countless Huainan soldiers and horses lined up in neat formations amidst the sound of horns, with spears standing everywhere, and their sharp edges suddenly appeared!
Zhang Xun, the commander of the Huainan army and horses, clapped his horse forward, pointed at Guan Yu on the wall, and said loudly, "Guan Yu, now my army is approaching. If you know what is going on, get out of the city and surrender as soon as possible. Otherwise, once my army rushes in, you will not be able to fight." Keep."
Guan Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and snorted coldly, "Zhang Xun, the wells in Huainan and Xuzhou are not the same as the rivers. Why are you bringing troops here today?"
Zhang Xun laughed loudly, "Guan Yu, don't talk about those useless things. You only have two choices today. One is to surrender in Kaicheng, and the other is."
At this point, Zhang Xun snorted coldly and shouted loudly, "If you don't surrender, then I will be ruthless."
Guan Yu looked up to the sky and laughed, "Zhang Xun, if you have the ability, come and attack the city. Do you think Guan will be afraid of you?"
Huainan deputy general Li Feng clapped his horse forward, pointed at Guan Yu, and laughed and said, "Guan Yu, you are a cripple, but you dare to shout with General Zhang. If you have the ability, would you dare to fight with me?"
"What?"
Hearing this, Guan Yu's cheeks turned red quickly, his teeth chattered, and he roared angrily, "Li Feng, how dare you speak such arrogant words, do you believe I can kill you with one strike?"
"Ha ha!"
Li Feng looked up to the sky and laughed wildly, "Guan Yu, you want to kill me with one knife, but you also want to kill me with one hand, haha, I am really laughing to death."
"Guan Yu, if you dare to come out, I will fight you with one hand. Do you dare?"
Guan Yu was exposed, and he was so angry that he almost went crazy. He roared angrily, "Don't be so arrogant, I'll go out of the city and kill you."
Chen Deng hurriedly stepped forward, "General Guan, don't fall for the enemy's tricks. It's important to protect the city."
Hearing this, Guan Yu suddenly realized. His originally furious mood suddenly came to his senses, and he secretly cried out that he was in danger.
If we really go out to fight in the city, I am afraid that as soon as we open the city gate, the enemy will take advantage of it and sneak in.
Chen Deng stepped forward and said loudly, "Zhang Xun, stop talking nonsense. If you want to attack the city, then let your horses come. If you just want to rely on these nonsense, I think you should save it."
Zhang Xun laughed loudly, "Chen Yuanlong, to tell you the truth, it's easy for me to conquer the city. However, I see that you two are talented people, so I want to give you two a chance. Since you don't want it, then Don’t blame this general for being ruthless.”
Chen Deng sneered and said, "In that case, let us see it."
Zhang Xun turned his head and looked at Guan Yu, suddenly laughed and said, "Guan Yu, I heard that you used to be conceited, why are you so timid now."
After reaching this point, Zhang Xun suddenly pretended to be stunned and shouted, "Oh, it turns out your arm is broken. What a pity. No wonder you don't dare to come out. It turns out you are afraid that you will not be able to beat me."
Guan Yu looked blank and said slowly, "Zhang Xun, if you want to attack the city, then give the order quickly. You need to say more here."
Although these words were said calmly, Guan Yu was already extremely angry and wished he could beat Zhang Xun in front of him into mud to relieve the hatred in his heart.
Zhang Xun turned to Li Feng and laughed and said, "General Li, Guan Yu has become a cripple, it's really wrong for you to bully him like this."
Li Feng laughed loudly, "General Zhang, I will never bully this cripple again, haha."
Guan Yu heard the two men laughing unbridled, his teeth chattering, and he punched the battlements.
"Zhang Xun, Li Feng, Guan will definitely kill you two with swords in the future."
Li Feng laughed loudly, "Guan Yu, you want to kill both of us with a sword. Can you still use a broadsword with your current hand? Haha!"
Zhang Xun waved his hand vigorously and shouted, "Since you don't know what to do, attack the city immediately."
Following Zhang Xun's order, the Huainan Army soldiers who had been waiting behind them immediately waved their weapons, carried ladders, and rushed towards the city wall.
"Kill!"
"Ahhh!"
Zhang Cheng saw the Huainan Army soldiers rushing over and shouted hurriedly, "The whole army is ready."
"Archers prepare, release arrows."
Rest, rest, rest!
Puff puff!
"Ahhh!"
Countless arrows flew into the air and shot towards the rushing Huainan Army soldiers like lightning.
When the charging Huainan Army soldiers were shot with bows and arrows, they fell to the ground screaming, but this did not affect the determination of everyone to attack the city at all. Um
Countless soldiers of the Huainan Army shouted loudly and rushed to the bottom of the city wall carrying ladders despite the rain of arrows.
"Put up the ladder and attack the city quickly."
"Everyone, get ready. They are about to attack the city. Throw stones quickly to prevent them from coming up."
"The stone is coming!"
"Archer, shoot your arrows, don't stop!"
The siege officially began, and in just a few moments, the two sides started a fierce battle.
The soldiers of the Huainan Army were not afraid of death and kept climbing up the ladders and charging towards the city wall.
Naturally, the Xuzhou Army soldiers guarding the city were not to be outdone. They picked up the stones on the city wall and threw them at the Huainan Army soldiers on the ladder.
"Smash it hard and don't let them come up."
"Everyone, rush for me. Whoever climbs the city wall first will be rewarded heavily."
"Kill!"
"Ahhh!"
Zhang Cheng was sweating profusely and running back and forth on the city wall, directing the battle on the city wall.
Although his martial arts skills are not very high, he has always been working in Pengcheng, and his main task is to hold on to the city wall.
Therefore, Zhang Cheng has a lot of experience in defending the city wall, and he is also very handy in commanding.
Although the Huainan Army soldiers were large in number, they only used simple ladders, which greatly reduced the efficiency of the siege.
In addition, this was only the first day, and the soldiers on both sides were in high morale and refused to give in to each other, so the fight was extremely fierce.
Guan Yu looked at the large number of Huainan Army soldiers outside, constantly attacking the city wall like a tide. Although the attacks were fierce, a disdainful sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
According to reports from spies, there are as many as 50,000 Huainan Army soldiers, while the Pengcheng garrison has 12,000 people. Even if there are no reinforcements, it may not be that easy for the Huainan Army soldiers to break through the city.
What's more, Pengcheng is the main line of defense in the west of Xuzhou. The city walls built are high and thick. Anyone who wants to break through this city will probably have to pay a heavy price.
Guan Yu can be sure that even if the Huainan Army has 20,000 more soldiers, it will definitely not be that easy to break through Pengcheng.
Even if it is broken through, it will still have to pay a heavy price. The question is, is Zhang Xun willing to pay such a high price?
Guan Yu looked at Zhang Xun under the city wall with a sneer. He did not believe that Zhang Xun would be willing to pay such a price.
