Everyone knew that the situation was very critical, and without any delay, they quickly arrived at Wuguan as planned. Huang Mochou didn't know what method he used or which route he took, but he arrived first. After gathering everyone, Yu Yi felt that everyone was very tired, so he set up a temporary camp, summoned everyone, and discussed: "My second brother is trapped in Maicheng now, how is the situation?"
Huang Shumin replied: "Liao Hua and I moved separately. According to the walking speed, he should have reached Shangyong."
Yu Yi nodded, thought for a moment, and said: "As far as I know, Meng Da and Liu Feng are guarding Shangyong. That day, my eldest brother captured Hanzhong, proclaimed himself king, and awarded rewards. Originally, he was planning to make Liu Feng the king. The prince, not knowing what everyone thought, went to ask Kong Ming. Kong Ming said that this was a family matter and that we should ask our brothers. When the news reached Jingzhou, my second brother and I were both present. The second brother felt that Liu Feng and his eldest brother were not related by blood. He was not worthy at all, and suggested that Liu Feng should be kept far away to avoid causing trouble, so Liu Feng was asked to guard Shangyong, with Meng Da as his deputy."
Huang Shumin was very surprised after hearing this and said: "If this is the case, Liu Feng must hold a grudge in his heart. Plus this time Soochow and Cao Wei are attacking, they may not send reinforcements."
Yu Yi sighed and corrected: "It's not possible, we will definitely not send reinforcements. From this point of view, my second brother is in danger!"
At this point, everyone immediately realized the seriousness of the problem. At Xiaoli's initiative, they continued to drag their tired bodies towards Maicheng.
Besides, when Guan Yu was in Maicheng, he counted the remaining troops and horses in order to assess their combat effectiveness. He found that there were less than 300 men left, and they had run out of food and grass. At night, the Wu army surrounding Maicheng kept shouting the names of the Jingzhou soldiers. , some even called their family members to the scene. As a result, more people secretly left Maicheng. It can be said that it was raining all night, and there was no news of reinforcements. I was unsure, so I said to Wang Fu: "I regret very much that I didn't follow your advice. When I mobilized troops, I didn't follow Huang Shumin's advice!" Now that things have reached this point, what should we do?”
After all, Wang Fu's intelligence was limited, so he cried loudly: "In today's situation, even if Jiang Ziya regenerates, there is nothing we can do."
Zhao Lei said: "According to the walking speed, Huang Shumin and Liao Hua should have arrived a long time ago. Shangyong has not sent troops to rescue them yet. It can be seen that the problem lies in the reason why Liu Feng and Meng Da stood still. Why not abandon Maicheng and flee directly back?" Xichuan, how about reorganizing the troops and raising troops to avenge the enemy?"
Guan Yu said: "This is the only way!" So he went to the top of the city wall to take a look, and found that there were not many enemy troops outside the North Gate. He asked the local people, "This place is separated by the North Gate. What is the geographical situation like? "
He replied: "There are some very steep paths in the past here that lead to Xichuan."
Guan Yu said: "You can take this road tonight."
Wang Fu advised: "There must be an ambush on the small road, it is better to take the main road."
Guan Yu felt very aggrieved. His reputation was ruined in one moment, so he emboldened himself and said, "So what if there is an ambush on the path? I have the Qinglong Yanyue Sword in my hand and am riding a red rabbit horse. What should I be afraid of?" After saying that, he ordered the cavalry troops. , dressed up and ready to leave the city.
Wang Fu cried and said goodbye, "Your Majesty, please be careful on the road! I and the remaining five hundred soldiers will guard the safety of Maicheng to the death. Even if the city is breached, I will not surrender." , I will definitely wait until the prince sends troops to assist."
Guan Yu also said goodbye to him, so he left Zhou Cang and Wang Fu to guard Maicheng together. Guan Yu, Guan Ping, and Zhao Lei led more than 200 troops and broke out of the north gate.
Guan Yu's Hengdao was in front. After the first watch, after walking for more than 20 miles, he suddenly saw a recess in the mountain. Golden drums were beating together, and the shouts were loud. A group of men and horses came out. The leader was Zhu Ran. Suddenly Ma Tingqiang shouted: "Guan Yu, don't leave! Surrender as soon as possible to avoid death!"
After hearing this, Guan Yu was very angry and came to fight with his horse and sword. When Zhu Ran saw this, he did not dare to come forward to fight and just retreated. Guan Yu then covered up and killed him. Suddenly, a drum sounded and a new ambush appeared on all sides. Guan Yu knew that he had entered. The enemy was surrounded, so he did not dare to fight anymore and retreated to Linju Xiaolu. At this time, Zhu Ran led his soldiers to cover up the enemy. Guan Yu's troops gradually became scarce. After walking less than four or five miles, suddenly shouts started again and fire flashed. Pan Zhang suddenly came towards him with his sword drawn. Guan Yu was furious and immediately went up to fight. After only three rounds, Pan Zhang felt that he could not defeat him and retreated back.
At this time, Guan Yu did not dare to pursue anymore, fearing a new ambush, so he walked towards the mountain road. Guan Ping also came behind him, saying that Zhao Lei had died in the chaos.
Guan Yu felt very sad. After ordering Guan to break off, he opened the way in front. The more than 200 people had turned into less than ten people. They walked all the way to the break stone. There were mountains on both sides, and the mountain sides were filled with reeds and some weeds.
It is said that Yu Yi led everyone to rush towards Maicheng, and soon they were close to their destination. Since the Wu army surrounded Maicheng, Yu Yi and others could not enter at all, so they could only wait on the outside.
Huang Mochou remained speechless along the way. When the army stopped again, Huang Mochou walked up to Yuyi and suggested: "The situation in Jingzhou is over. The force we lead is too small. Even if we can reach Maicheng, we will die. It is better to leave." .”
After hearing this, Huang Shumin immediately objected and said: "The young master's second brother is in Maicheng, and we have been in Jingzhou for many years. If we run away from the battle at this time, I am afraid we will be laughed at by the world."
After what happened with Zou and Diao Chan, Yu Yi thought about the problem more maturely and less emotionally. He smiled and said: "You all have a point. I think if the second brother has been waiting in the city, even the gods can't save him. , if he is willing to break out, then we still have ways to rescue him, but we cannot get stuck in it."
At this moment, the soldiers came to report that Soochow had surrounded Maicheng, but there was a gap in the north gate.
Yu Yi was very surprised after hearing this and said: "It seems that we have underestimated Soochow's intelligence. This is obviously a careful plan to put my second brother to death."
Xiaoli was a little confused and asked: "Is General Guan Yu planning to abandon Maicheng and break out from the north gate?"
While Yu Yi ordered Huang Shumin to find the local people, he told Xiaoli: "Maicheng is an isolated city now. Not only has its military strength been reduced, but it may have run out of food, and it has been too late to wait for reinforcements. If they don't break out, they are waiting to die. Wu Jun You deliberately left the north gate for my second brother, there must be an ambush!"
A local citizen was quickly recruited. Yu Yi asked about the geographical environment after leaving the north gate of Maicheng. After waiting for the people to finish speaking, Yu Yi took out the ancient book "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and turned out the map. He found that it was consistent with what the people said. He immediately judged Wu Jun's ambush plan and said to Huang Shumin: "We must rush to the direction of Jue Mountain!" So everyone hurried on without stopping.
(End of chapter)
