Ning Jun failed to stop Pei Gong and his troops, but was defeated. He fled back to Liucheng in disgrace to report. The King of Chu was helpless after hearing this, and said: "Now that thousands of troops have been lost, and Liu Bang has fled, what should we do if the Qin army attacks again?" While he was talking, the envoys of Wei were led by officials who were envoys to Wei. When they arrived at Liucheng, they originally went to Xiangxian County to report to Shangzhu Kingdom, but Sima Yi was besieging Xiangxian County, so they had to come to Liucheng. The king of Chu summoned the envoys of Wei. The envoy met the Queen of Chu and said, "The Kingdom of Wei is willing to form an alliance with the Kingdom of Chu. However, the King of Wei heard that Xiang Liang also crossed the Yangtze River and Huaihe River. He heard that he was also the son of Xiang Yan. He must have strong appeal. This time There will definitely be great achievements in going north. May I ask, my king, if Xiang Liang comes, how will you reuse him?" After hearing what the Wei envoy said, the King of Chu felt puzzled, because he did not know that Shangzhu State wanted to form an alliance with Wei State. Now, of course, I don’t know anything about it. The envoy from Wei asked a few more questions, but King Chu could not answer them. The envoy from Wei said very contemptuously: "Your Majesty is the king of a country and knows nothing about state affairs. Why don't you go home and help your wife take care of the baby?" Seeing that the envoy from Wei had spoken rudely, the King of Chu was very angry and said: "How dare you The envoy of Wei, how dare you talk nonsense?" He ordered his left and right officers to push the envoy of Wei out and chop him down. Situ Ningjun hurriedly dissuaded him. The king of Chu ordered the Wei envoy to be driven out. Then he said: "It must be Wei Jiu's intention for the envoy of Wei to humiliate me like this. It is better to send troops to attack the state of Wei!" Ning Jun said: "No, my lord, the state of Wei is located at the strategic point of the world. It is like a wall blocking the front. With them here The Qin army will not dare to go south, but now the king wants to damage his own wall. This is just holding a stone and smashing himself in the foot!" After hearing this, the King of Chu grumbled for a while.
A few days later, spies came from Sishui County to report that Sima Yi had defeated Shangzhu State and that the Qin army had captured Xiangxian County. When the King of Chu heard the news, he was stunned and asked hurriedly: "Where has Shangzhu gone?" The spy replied: "Shangzhu has retreated to Pengcheng." The King of Chu said: "Sima Yi captured Xiangcheng and then They will definitely come to attack Liucheng, but what should we do now?" There was an uproar in the main hall, and everyone was shocked and at a loss. Lord Situ Ning still had a way. He thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I have a way to save the situation." King Chu asked what the way was. Ning Jun said: "We should go to Liu Bang to discuss!" King Chu said in surprise: "You sent an army to accuse him a few days ago, how could he come to stay in the city again?" Ning Jun said: "At this time, at that time, in the face of interests, A miracle will happen." King Chu asked: "What can you do?" Ning Jun said: "Recently I heard that Liu Bang got a man, he is Zhang Liang, the warrior who blocked the First Emperor in Bolangsha ten years ago! "Chu Xu said in shock: "This man is indeed great, his name is as thunderous as the thunder, but how could he go to Liu Bang?" Ning Jun said: "I heard that he was going to go to you, the king, but Liu Bang intercepted him on the way. Now. If Liu Bang is called here, it will be easy for them to deal with a Sima Yi with their strength." King Chu hesitated: "But you have offended Liu Bang, how can he be willing to come?" Ning Jun said: "I am really ashamed of your Majesty. The last defeat with Sima Yi was all my fault, not Liu Bang's. I was afraid that the king would blame him, so I shifted the responsibility to him. Now the situation is urgent, and I am willing to use my sharp tongue to persuade Liu Bang to come and fight with the king. Let’s fight against Qin together.” The King of Chu asked, “What if Liu Bang refuses to come?” Ning Jun said, “If Liucheng falls, Peixian County will be finished. I used the principle of ‘lips are dead and teeth are cold’ to persuade Liu Bang, he will definitely come.” The King of Chu was overjoyed and sent Ning Jun to Pei County immediately.
Since Pei Gong got Mr. Zifang, he often plans things with him. The soldiers and civilians were also elated because of Mr. Zifang's arrival, and Peixian County showed a lively scene. In a few days, Pei Gong obtained a militia of three to four thousand people. Zifang immediately trained and sent military spies to closely monitor the war in Xiangxian County. One day, Zifang suddenly heard that Xiangxian County had been captured by Sima Yi, so he quickly sent someone to invite Duke Pei. At this time, it suddenly started to rain heavily. Pei Gong, Xiao He and others came to the training ground in the rain. He saw Mr. Zifang standing in the heavy rain training soldiers and horses from a distance. He did not take shelter from the rain, so he knitted a hat with his own hands. The bamboo skin crown is given to the ovary. Zifang took the bamboo leather crown and said: "How can the general waste time on such a trivial matter as weaving hats?" Pei Gong explained: "I have liked this kind of high crown since I was a child. I often make it myself, and I also deliberately make it. I made one for you to protect you from the wind and rain." Only then did Zifang understand what Pei Gong was thinking, and said: "According to the report from Tanma, it is said that Qin general Sima Yi has captured Xiangxian County, which is far away from Liucheng. Very soon, Sima Yi will march to Liucheng. And Liucheng does not have many troops to defend it. I am afraid that it will be over in one battle. If Liucheng is over, his next target will be Peixian, so a war is imminent. We should Find a way to deal with the Qin army as soon as possible?" Pei Gong said: "Sir, you are right, what should we do?" Zifang said: "Make preparations first, and then act accordingly." Pei Gong said Xiao He and Cao Shen rushed to make defensive equipment.
Suddenly someone came in and reported that Lord Situ Ning of Chu State was here and he was going to the city to meet Duke Pei. When Pei Gong heard that Ning Jun was coming, he was very angry and ordered his sergeants to drive him away. Zifang hurriedly stopped him and said: "No. Sima Yi is about to call. Ning Jun must have come here to join forces with us to resist. How can the general turn him away? You will receive him immediately, but When Ning Jun speaks, you pretend to be angry, and I will act according to the opportunity and promote an alliance." After listening to Mr. Zifang's words, Pei Gong immediately summoned Ning Jun to see him. Everyone came to the government office.
Pei Gong met Ning Jun in the lobby of the county government. When Pei Gong saw Ning Jun, he asked rudely: "What are you doing here?" Ning Jun replied: "Sima Yi defeated the army of Shangzhu State. He has captured the county and is about to attack Liucheng... " Pei Gong interrupted Ning Jun and laughed: "What do I have to do with Sima Yi killing me? You won't let me defend against Sima Yi again, will you?" Ning Jun said: "If Sima Yi captures Liucheng, The next target is Peixian. This is called "lips are dead but teeth are cold". In addition, Sima Yi is brave enough for thousands of people. If Peixian falls, the general will have no place to stand, and your family is still in Wei. In the hands of others?" When Pei Gong heard this, he said angrily: "I raised the rebels just to attack the Qin army. If the city cannot be defended, we cannot say that Peixian is in danger! If you dare to say that Peixian is finished, I will call people Cut off your head!" Fan Kuai deliberately drew his sword in protest. Ning Jun panicked and said: "General, the last defeat was indeed my fault. I came here specifically to apologize to you. General, for the sake of the people of Chu, please forgive me for being in such a hurry." For this mistake, please go to Liucheng as soon as possible to discuss the strategy of defeating the enemy." Pei Gong angrily said: "You kings and ministers are capricious and unfaithful. I will never fight for you again!"
Seeing that Pei Gong was still angry, Ning Jun didn't know what to do. Suddenly he saw a man coming out from behind. This man was polite and distinguished, so he mustered up the courage to ask: "Is this the famous hero who assassinated Qin - Mr. Zhang Liang? When Zhang Liang asked, he stepped forward and saluted: "I am Zhang Liang. I don't want to be a hero." When Ning Jun saw that this man was really Zhang Liang, he felt as if he had seen a savior, and said quickly: "Sir, he assassinated Qin back then." Everyone in the world knows his feats? But now no one can resist a little Sima Yi?" Zifang asked Sima Yi what he was capable of. Ning Jun was indeed very smart, so he said in an aggressive tone: "He led an army of 100,000 to capture Xiangxian County, and threatened to destroy Liucheng and Peixian County. He also said that he would capture the King of Chu and..." Pei Gong asked who is it. Ning Jun replied cautiously: "You are the general!" When Pei Gong heard this, he said angrily: "I want to fight to the death with the Qin army!" Zifang said readily: "Master Situ, I don't care what you said before. I heard it, it’s not that Pei Gong doesn’t want to attack Sima Yi, it’s just that Sima Yi leads an army of 100,000 people. How can Pei Gong have an army to resist?” Ning Jun said hurriedly: “As long as General Liu can put aside his past grudges and is willing to join forces with the King of Chu to attack Qin, the King of Chu will be willing to do so. Give all the troops and horses left in the city to the command of General Liu! The King of Chu will never send supervisors to interfere with the general's use of troops!" Upon hearing this, Zifang said: "Is this true?" Ning Jun immediately said: "Never! Break your promise!”
Zifang said to Pei Gong: "Sima Yi has captured Xiang County. He must have gathered troops from all over the country. Although there are not a hundred thousand people, there are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. He also threatened to conquer Liu and Pei. This is This is simply too arrogant! The current situation is urgent. Please put aside the past grudges and go to Liucheng to discuss with the King of Chu how to defeat the enemy?" How could Pei Gong not know the importance of uniting Chu to fight against Qin? He just resented Ning Jun. Now that Jing Zifang said this, he immediately agreed to see the King of Chu. Peigong left Xiao He and Ji Xin to guard Peixian County, and then led all the generals to mobilize 2,500 new troops and immediately marched towards Liucheng.
When Pei Gong came to Liucheng, he first stationed his troops outside the city, and then went into the city with Zhang Liang and Ning Jun to see the King of Chu. This time, the King of Chu changed his arrogant attitude last time, received Pei Gong very warmly, and was full of praise for Mr. Zifang. Suddenly, a military detective came to report that after Sima Yi captured Xiangxian County, he massacred the city to vent his anger and vented his anger in Xiangxian County. The blood flowed into the river in Xiangxian County. Now he led the Qin army to kill Liucheng. When the King of Chu and his ministers heard the news, their faces turned pale with fear. The King of Chu said to Pei Gong, "How about I allocate 3,000 troops and horses to the general and ask the general to lead them immediately to meet the enemy?" Pei Gong said, "How can 3,000 troops and horses resist Sima Yi's 100,000 army? This is not a surrender. Am I going to die in vain?" King Chu said: "But there are only so many soldiers and horses left in the city!" Zifang smiled faintly and said: "Since ancient times, we have not been very good at using soldiers. Since the king has given us three thousand soldiers and horses, plus more I think the 2,500 people in Shangpei County are more than enough to defeat the 100,000 Qin army!" Everyone was shocked after hearing Mr. Zifang's words. Zifang continued: "But I have something to say first. These three thousand soldiers and horses must be commanded by Pei Gong, otherwise they will not be able to defeat the powerful enemy!" The king of Chu promised: "I will never send supervisors to interfere with your use of troops!" Pei Gong and Zi Fang then said. Fang said goodbye and came out.
The Chu army had been waiting outside the city for a long time. Pei Gong gathered the men and horses from Pei County together. He and Zifang reviewed the team first. There were 5,500 soldiers in total, and everyone marched towards Xiao County. As soon as the army left Liucheng, Zifang asked the sergeants to beat drums and trumpets to create a great momentum. But Pei Gong didn't understand what he meant and was worried that he wouldn't be able to defeat Sima Yi. However, the ovary was chatting and laughing happily, and only sent sergeants to keep inquiring. After everyone had walked for a while, Tan Ma came to report: "General Liu, Sima Yi has mobilized all the soldiers and horses in Dang County, as well as soldiers and horses in Mang County, Xiayi and other places, totaling 40,000 to 50,000 people. It is called a hundred thousand army. We have arrived at Xiao County." Pei Gong asked how to meet the enemy. Zifang thought for a moment and said confidently: "Sima Yi's talk of a hundred thousand troops was just a bluff. We will use the strategy of 'surrounding Wei to save Zhao' to defeat him! In general, the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. In this case, we are determined to We can't fight head-on." Pei Gong asked how to use troops.
Zifang said: "Dang County is where the county is located. If he goes to capture it, Sima Yi will definitely rescue him. Even if he doesn't rescue Dang County, Liucheng will not be captured at once. Besides, there are tens of thousands of Qin Jia's men." The army and horses were stationed in Pengcheng. How could he sit idly by when he heard that Sima Yi was attacking Liucheng? If we successfully attacked Dang County, Sima Yi would definitely withdraw his troops and horses to rescue Dang County. We would ambush them on their way. Send troops and horses..." When Zifang said the last sentence, his tone seemed very firm. He paused and then said: "I guess Sima Yi didn't take us to heart at all, so we will definitely be defeated this time!" Pei Gong listened to Zifang's suggestion and decisively ordered: "Turn back to the west and avoid The enemy's sharp edge!" The Chu army attacked Dangjun.
After Sima Yi vented his anger by massacring the city, he originally wanted to attack Qin Jia, but Qin Jia retreated to Pengcheng in order to distract the Qin army. But Sima Yi was also smart. Instead of attacking Pengcheng, he rushed towards Liucheng without stopping, just to take down the Chu people's nest in one fell swoop. Sima Yi was very arrogant at this time. He drove all the way without any scruples. After capturing Xiao County, he accelerated towards Liucheng. Suddenly the soldiers and horses in front stopped. Sima Yi asked what was going on. A squad leader came to report that the Chu army had destroyed the bridge in front and that a small river was blocking the army and could not pass. Sima Yi said angrily: "When the army marches, it builds roads across mountains and builds bridges when it encounters water. How can it be reasonable to stop when it encounters a small river?" After saying this, he immediately ordered the vanguard to carry stones, cut down trees, build bridges again, and open up roads. As a result, the sergeant behind him dismounted and rested on his own, and the team became very chaotic. Sima Yi said angrily: "Anyone who dismounts from his horse to rest will be beheaded immediately!" Upon hearing the order, Qin Jun quickly got up and mounted his horse, and stopped making noise. Half an hour later, the bridge was repaired. Sima Yi urged the army and horses to pass quickly.
