Xia Pi.
"What?"
Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu and Chen Deng in disbelief, "You said Pengcheng was lost?"
Guan Yu looked ashamed, "Brother, it's my younger brother who is incompetent, please punish me."
Jian Yong hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Shijun Liu, the Huainan soldiers and horses have occupied the city. They will definitely not give up. They will definitely attack Xiapi. We have to guard against it."
Mi Zhu held up his hand and said, "Mr. Liu, please hurry up and order the city gate to be closed. Don't let anything happen."
Sun Qian frowned and said, "Huainan soldiers and horses will definitely come to Xiapi. Lord Liu, how about bringing the troops back?"
"Recall the troops?"
Liu Bei frowned, "How is the situation over at Xiaopei?"
As soon as he finished speaking, there were hurried footsteps outside the door. A spy came to the door covered with travel dust and said loudly, "Liu Shijun, something bad has happened. Xiahou Dun of Yanzhou has been defeated and has now fled back to Yanzhou."
"What?"
Everyone present was shocked when they heard the news, and their eyes were full of disbelief.
"How can this be?"
"Is Lu Bu's army already so strong?"
"impossible!"
Mi Zhu shook his head, "Lu Bu'er's military strength has been clearly investigated. Although Xiaopei has added many refugees, his military strength has not increased much. How could he defeat Xiahou Dun so easily? This is impossible!"
Liu Bei looked at the spy who was delivering the message and asked sternly, "Have you found out clearly that Xiahou Dun was indeed defeated and retreated?"
"Liu Shijun, it is absolutely true. Xiahou Dun's troops were completely defeated and he has fled back to Yanzhou. There is absolutely no mistake."
Jian Yong suddenly said, "Liu Shijun, Xiahou Dun's troops have retreated. We can't delay any longer. Let's order the retreat immediately."
Hearing this, Liu Bei's heart suddenly rose.
Mi Zhu waved her hand hurriedly, "Liu Shijun, don't worry, no one knows about our dispatch of troops this time, not even Lu Bu's son."
Sun Qian sighed and said, "Mi, don't leave. This matter is strange and we have to be on guard."
At this point, Sun Qian turned to Liu Bei and cupped his hands, "Liu Shijun, the matter has come to this, Xiaopei's situation may not be rectified. Now that Huainan's soldiers and horses have arrived again, it is better to withdraw the soldiers and horses first and protect them. Pi can be safe and sound!"
Chen Deng, who had been silent for the whole time, suddenly spoke, "Mr. Liu, the Huainan soldiers and horses are so powerful that they must be dealt with carefully. Why not take this opportunity to make a plan and repel the Huainan soldiers and horses in one fell swoop."
Hearing this, Liu Bei's eyes lit up, "Yuanlong, what plan do you have?"
Chen Deng said slowly, "Shijun Liu, close the city gate of Xiapi immediately, and we will use the power of the city wall to defend.
Then, our withdrawn soldiers and horses quietly rushed back, and then cooperated internally and externally, defeating the Huainan soldiers and horses in one fell swoop. "
Just after saying this, Mi Zhu nodded, "Yes, our troops outside quietly withdraw. As long as they are not discovered by the Huainan troops, we can have a surprise effect and wipe out the Huainan troops in one fell swoop."
When Liu Bei heard these words, he turned to look at Sun Qian and asked slowly, "Gongyou, what do you think?"
Sun Qian was a disciple of the great Confucian scholar and was very resourceful. Liu Bei also knew this, so he would ask carefully at every critical moment.
Sun Qian frowned and thought for a while, then nodded, "Liu Shijun, that's fine. Let's destroy the Huainan soldiers and horses for the time being. After they are eliminated, we will think of ways to deal with Lu Bu's soldiers and horses."
When Liu Bei saw that Sun Qian also agreed with this idea, he immediately raised his head and looked around at everyone, "In this case, issue an order immediately and follow this method without making any mistakes."
…
"Ha ha!"
Zhang Xun looked up to the sky and laughed, "I thought General Guan Yu was so powerful, but I never thought he was so vulnerable, haha."
Li Feng sneered and said, "General Zhang, Guan Yu is just a cripple, not worth mentioning."
Lei Book suddenly said, "General Zhang, although I have occupied the city, Xiapi is still in Liu Bei's hands. It's better to send troops as soon as possible and take the chess back in one fell swoop."
Zhang Xun nodded, "Okay, send the order immediately and send the soldiers to Pi."
"General Li, you lead 5,000 soldiers and horses to defend the city. The rest of the soldiers will accompany me."
Following Zhang Xun's order, the Huainan soldiers and horses who had already occupied the city headed east again and embarked on the journey.
"Report!"
One of them watched the middle horse run back, came to Zhang Xun, rolled his saddle and fell off the horse, raised his hands and said.
"General Zhang, Xiapi has closed the city gate and seems to have discovered our whereabouts."
Hearing this, Zhang Xun snorted coldly, "So what if we close the city gate, Pengcheng has not been broken by us.
Immediately send the order, speed up the journey, and be sure to capture Xiapi as soon as possible. "
…
Liu Bei led his men up the city wall and looked at the Huainan soldiers and horses outside the city. Although they were calm as usual, they were secretly surprised in their hearts.
Huainan's tens of thousands of troops stood outside the city, like a black tide, with the edge almost beyond sight.
The rumbling war drums and desolate horn sounds continued to sound in the team, giving the entire team a chilling atmosphere.
The people around Liu Bei couldn't help but feel horrified when they saw the huge force of Huainan troops. No one dared to speak for a long time.
There are not many soldiers and horses in Xiapi City, only more than 10,000 people. Is it possible to block the attack of tens of thousands of troops?
When everyone didn't see Huainan's soldiers and horses, they still had a bit of contempt in their hearts, but after seeing it, they realized that they should be the one being despised.
When Zhang Xun saw Liu Bei outside the city, he immediately clapped his horse and came forward, laughing and saying, "Liu Xuande, my army has arrived now. If you know what's going on, open the city and surrender as soon as possible."
Sun Qian stepped forward and said loudly, "General Zhang, Liu Shijun is the lord of Xuzhou. You came to offend him for no reason. What crime should you do?"
Zhang Xun snorted coldly, "Liu Xuande is a villain, how can He De be the lord of Xuzhou? It's better to leave Xuzhou as soon as possible, maybe you can save a life, otherwise, you will regret it."
After hearing these words, even if Liu Bei was very patient, his face turned red at this moment.
"General Zhang, you and I do not interfere with the river. I have always respected Yuan Gongdao, so why bother to mobilize the troops?"
Lei Book was already a little impatient, so he clapped his horse and stepped forward, "Liu Xuande, stop talking nonsense and get out of the city and surrender as soon as possible. Otherwise, after the killing is completed, not a single piece of armor will be left."
Guan Yu looked at Lei Book under the city wall and remembered the scene when the two of them besieged him. He suddenly became angry and gritted his teeth and roared, "Lei Book, you invaded Xuzhou for no reason, and now you want my eldest brother to withdraw. What a dream."
Lei Book turned to look at Guan Yu, and suddenly laughed up to the sky, "Guan Yu, do you think it's a dream, haha?"
Guan Yu's face turned red with anger, "Lei Book, if you ask my eldest brother to open the city gate, you are just dreaming."
Lei Book sneered, "Guan Yu, I remember correctly, it seems that you are defending Pengcheng. Since we are dreaming, why did you leave Pengcheng?"
At this point, Lei Book suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed, "Oh, I forgot, our army conquered Pengcheng, and you worked so hard to escape, haha!"
Guan Yu punched the city wall and roared angrily, "You're talking nonsense, I didn't run away."
Lei Book snorted coldly, "Guan Yu, if you were not scared away, you should be keeping Pengcheng now, how could you come here?"
"Haha, Guan Yu, if you are really capable, do you dare to go out of the city to fight? If you are afraid, I will give you three moves first."
After hearing this, Guan Yu thought of the battle that night and looked at his broken arm. His anger suddenly dissipated and turned into An Ran.
The once strong man has become a cripple today. How ridiculous!
Jian Yong saw the veins popping up on Guan Yu's angry forehead and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Lei Book, if you want to attack the city, then give the order quickly. Stop talking nonsense. If you know you are defeated, then leave Xuzhou as soon as possible." .”
Zhang Xun snorted coldly, "Liu Xuande, do you really not know what is good and what is good?"
Liu Bei shook his head and said, "General Zhang, please go back and tell Mr. Yuan that those who do unjust things will be punished by death. Please also ask him to retract his thoughts and stop plotting against Xuzhou."
After hearing this, Zhang Xun was furious and shouted, "The whole army obeys the order and attacks the city immediately."
Following Zhang Xun's order, the Huainan Army soldiers who had been prepared immediately ran towards the city carrying simple ladders.
"Kill!"
"Ahhh!"
As the seat of Xuzhou, Xiapi far surpassed Pengcheng in terms of city height and defense.
Although the Huainan Army soldiers were numerous, if they wanted to attack the city, they would not be able to do so without internal support.
Puff puff!
"Ahhh!"
Arrows were scattered like rain on the city wall, and they kept shooting at the soldiers of the Huainan Army who were rushing over.
Although countless Huainan Army soldiers fell on the way to charge, they still could not stop everyone's mood of meritorious service.
"Kill!"
"Ahhh!"
The battle was going on fiercely, with both sides refusing to give in to each other and suffering heavy damage. There were shouts of killing and screams everywhere around the city wall.
…
Xiaopei.
Lu Bu looked at Chen Gong who walked in from outside the room and said with a smile, "Gongtai, the Huainan Army has sent troops."
Hearing the news, Chen Gong was immediately overjoyed, "Marquis Wen, is it true?"
Lu Bu nodded, "Huainan soldiers and horses have not only sent out troops, but also successfully captured Pengcheng, and are now heading towards Xiapi."
Hearing this, Chen Gong suddenly laughed, "It seems that the Huainan soldiers and horses are going to take Xuzhou this time."
At this point, Chen Gong did not wait for Lu Bu's answer, so he smiled and said, "Marquis Wen, since the Huainan soldiers and horses have gone to Xiapi, it is our turn to take the field next."
Lu Bu nodded and suddenly sneered, "Liu Xuande wants to drive me out of Xuzhou, but after this battle, who will leave Xuzhou?"
…
East China Sea.
Sun Qian hurriedly walked into the military camp and rushed towards the Chinese army's tent. Before he could get closer, he could not help but frown as he smelled the gentle breeze.
The wind was blowing from the Chinese army's tent. This was not a problem. The problem was that there was a strong smell of alcohol in this breeze.
When Zhang Fei led his troops and horses to leave Xiapi, Liu Bei specifically told him not to drink alcohol.
Sun Qian still remembered clearly that Zhang Fei's promise was so sincere. At that time, everyone truly believed that he would never drink alcohol, and then they were relieved to let him lead the troops.
But what's with the smell of alcohol in the wind?
Sun Qian remembered that the situation in Xiapi was tense, but Zhang Fei was drinking here, and he suddenly felt dissatisfied.
When they arrived in front of the tent door, they heard Zhang Fei's loud voice ringing in the tent.
"Haha, that's really good wine."
Hearing these words, Sun Qian suddenly felt angry. He quickly walked into the tent and saw Zhang Fei sitting at the table, drinking a glass of wine.
Sun Qian stepped forward quickly and said loudly, "General Zhang, how can you drink when you are out with your troops?"
When Zhang Fei heard the sound outside, he looked up and saw that it was Sun Qian. He waved his hands indifferently and said with a big smile, "It turns out to be Mr. Gongyou. What a coincidence you came. There is fine wine here. Come and accompany me." Take a swig.”
When Sun Qian heard these words, his face suddenly became frosty, and he gritted his teeth and said, "General Zhang, when you left Xiapi, you promised Ambassador Liu that you would never drink alcohol. How do you explain it now?"
Zhang Fei drank a large glass of wine and breathed a long sigh of relief, "Mr. Gongyou, there are no enemies now. I'm tired of staying here. What's the point of having a drink? It can relieve my worries."
Sun Qian shook his head, "General Zhang, Liu Shijun has said time and time again that drinking will cause trouble. Why do you keep making the same mistakes again and again?"
At this point, Sun Qian pointed to the wine jar on the table and said loudly, "General Zhang, put this wine away quickly. I'll pretend that I haven't seen anything."
Hearing this, Zhang Fei frowned and said, "Mr. Gongyou, what can you do even if you see it? Do you think that elder brother will punish me?"
"you?"
Sun Qian suddenly roared angrily, "Come here, put the wine away quickly, don't miss anything."
The guard outside the door heard the sound inside and ran in quickly, "General Zhang, what happened?"
Zhang Fei roared angrily, "Get out of here, everyone."
Several soldiers were so frightened that they hurriedly handed over their hands, turned and left the tent.
Only then did Sun Qian suddenly remember that he was now in Zhang Fei's military camp. He could only suppress his anger and said through gritted teeth, "General Zhang, Huainan soldiers and horses have surrounded Xiapi now. You should lead your soldiers and horses back immediately for rescue."
"What?"
Zhang Fei stood up violently and roared angrily, "Huainan soldiers and horses dare to go to Xiapi. I am really impatient."
Sun Qian suppressed the anger in his heart and said slowly, "General Zhang, the situation in Xiapi is tense now. Please lead your troops back quickly, otherwise it will be too late."
Zhang Fei nodded and shouted at the door, "Send the order immediately, and the army sets off to rush back to Xiapi. If anyone dares to delay my rescue of my eldest brother, I will chop off his head first."
Following Zhang Fei's order, within half an hour, the army had gathered and rushed towards Xiapi in the direction they came from.
On the way, the anger in Sun Qian's heart gradually subsided, and he rode up to Zhang Fei's side, "General Zhang, when we go back for rescue this time, we must use darkness as the main force. That is, outside the city, we will quietly attack the Huainan soldiers and horses, and then attack them from both sides." Siege them and defeat them in one fell swoop.”
Zhang Fei frowned and said, "Mr. Gongyou, why is it so troublesome? As long as we rush back to Xiapi, I, Lao Zhang, will immediately lead his troops into the Huainan military camp, and I will definitely defeat them."
