Lei Chunze didn't talk nonsense anymore, but ordered the people in the city who could handle weapons to climb up the city wall and prepare to defend Xiangyang City to the death. Pan Yang saw Lei Chunze retreating, so he sent troops and horses to surround Xiangyang City, and then set up camp, preparing to take a short rest to regain his strength before attacking across the board.
Seeing Lei Chunze coming down, Zhuge Shan hurriedly greeted him and said, "Now that Xiangyang City is in danger and His Majesty is missing, what should we do?"
Lei Chunze shook his head and said, "Aren't you the military advisor of Xiangyang City? What do you want me to do?" After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Zhugeshan messy in the wind.
The next day, Pan Yang came to the city again with his troops and horses. Seeing that there was not much movement in Xiangyang City, he ordered an all-out attack.
Fortunately, Xiangyang City's military management was rigorous and its combat effectiveness was extremely strong. Although its military strength was absolutely weak, it was able to withstand waves of attacks from Soochow. Pan Yang had no choice but to withdraw his troops and return to the camp to discuss a solution.
He sent someone to write a letter to Lu Xun in Maicheng, asking for instructions on the next step in attacking the city.
After Lu Xun learned about this situation, he came to the scene of Xiangyang City in person and found that the outer defense of Xiangyang City had changed a lot compared to before. There were many more devices that automatically fired bows and arrows on the city wall. At the same time, the city gate was reinforced with several layers, close to the city gate. Traps were set up in some areas, and many Soochow soldiers fell into the trap before they came under the city wall.
Lu Xun returned to the camp with his troops and horses, and discussed: "It seems that I underestimated Lei Chunze. Legend has it that he is famous for being a craftsman. Looking at it now, he is really powerful."
Pan Yang said: "Should we retreat now?"
Lu Xun smiled and said, "Actually, it's not that difficult." After saying that, he summoned other generals and gave instructions on the strategy.
Huang Shumin crossed the river with his troops to attack Fancheng. There were insufficient troops in Xiangyang City. Soochow suddenly came to the city, which made Lei Chunze feel very troubled. After observing several battles on the city wall, he found that he had set up an automatic shooter on the city wall. The bow and arrow devices and the traps set in front of the city gates played a big role in causing Soochow to suffer heavy losses recently, and it made them feel relieved.
Later, the number of attacks became less and less, until one day, some seriously injured Soochow soldiers surrendered.
Lei Chunze welcomed into the city, and Zhugeshan accompanied him for interrogation. The Soochow soldiers said: "The recent siege of the city has caused heavy losses to Soochow, so many soldiers are dissatisfied. We went to persuade Pan Yang, but we did not expect to be beaten violently by him." After finally exposing his shirt, everyone saw that there was no intact part of his body, and blood was still oozing from many places, which was painful to look at.
The soldier continued: "We are originally natives of Jingzhou. When Soochow invaded Jingzhou, Guan Gong fled and was caught in Maicheng. We felt very guilty. In addition, Pan Yang did not regard our lives as his own and asked us to attack by force. The city will be whipped for the slightest slightest neglect, which is really infuriating. Please ignore the past grudges and take us in!"
Lei Chunze nodded and arranged for someone to take the surrendered soldiers to rest.
Zhugeshan suggested: "The frequency of Soochow's attacks on Xiangyang City has decreased, which proves that they have no way to defeat the city defenses set up by you. Is there any fraud in sending people to surrender at this time?"
Lei Chunze shook his head and said: "No, look at the wounds on those soldiers. If they were pretending to surrender, they wouldn't be so cruel."
Zhuge Shan said: "That's not necessarily true. On the eve of the Battle of Chibi, Zhou Yu whipped Huang Gai so hard that his skin and flesh were torn. In the end, it was proved that he was faking surrender."
After hearing this, Lei Chunze agreed with Zhugeshan's idea and said: "We should still hold back and observe the situation before we talk!"
On the second day, the Wu army did not launch another attack. Instead, the surrendered soldiers of Soochow offered advice: "Pan Yang did not dare to launch an attack. He was afraid that he could not control the situation and was afraid that the soldiers would mutiny. We can take the initiative to attack. Mr. Lei also deserves credit." .”
After hearing this, Lei Chunze smiled slightly and said, "I also think we should attack."
Zhuge Shan quickly stepped forward to stop him and said: "Now the morale of Soochow is at its peak. It is best to defend as much as possible and cannot launch an attack."
Lei Chunze raised his hand, signaling Zhugeshan to stop admonishing, and said: "We are not familiar with the conditions of the Soochow camp, so I'm afraid we need you to lead the way."
The soldier bowed and said: "We all sincerely seek refuge in Xishu. We have no different intentions. Lord Lei, please rest assured." After speaking, he continued: "The Wu army has set up a place to store grain in the east of the camp. Lord Lei only needs Give me ten cavalry and they will be destroyed!”
Lei Chunze laughed loudly after hearing this and said: "We in Xishu will not turn away people thousands of miles away. As long as you have the ability and sincerely serve the Xishu court, we will definitely reuse you regardless of where you are born." After that, he continued. He said: "Ten cavalry is too few. I will send you thirty more cavalry. You must destroy the opponent's granary."
The man bowed and secretly left the city at night.
A total of ten people surrendered from Soochow, and the leader was named Zhao Huang. After several contacts, Lei Chunze felt that he was a talent and deliberately recruited him to use his talents.
After Zhao Huang left, Zhugeshan sighed: "Now that they know part of our army's defense situation, Lord Lei is letting the tiger go back to the mountain!"
Lei Chunze smiled and said: "Do you think I didn't consider it? I will take care of the other soldiers who surrendered. If he flees directly, their heads will be sacrificed to our army tomorrow."
After Zhao Huang left the city, he secretly approached the grain depot, and soon came a report from the spies, telling how the grain depot was set on fire and how the Wu army was defeated.
After Zhao Huang returned, Lei Chunze personally organized a banquet and said to everyone: "If we have more talents like General Zhao Huang in Xiangyang City, why worry about the country not being prosperous?"
Zhao Huang looked very humble and said: "Master Lei took us in regardless of past suspicions, and we should repay him with death!"
After the banquet was over, Zhuge Shan still felt something was fishy and advised: "Master Lei, Zhao Huang led forty cavalry to easily burn down the grain depot and defeated the Wu army. It is unbelievable. He must be from Soochow." What a cruel trick."
Lei Chunze actually had such considerations in mind, and said: "In the future, I will send him to fight the Wu army. If he can kill the generals of Soochow, it will represent his loyalty."
On the second day, Pan Yang came with troops to besiege Xiangyang City. Lei Chunze sent Zhao Huang out. Zhao Huang took the lead and walked out of the city gate. Pan Yang said angrily: "How can the rebels have the face to come out? "
He replied: "Master Lei has treated me with great kindness. How can he be compared to a villain like you? Don't talk nonsense and accept your life!" After saying this, he raised his gun and rode his horse to take Pan Yang.
Huang Luan, the general next to Pan Yang, came out to engage in the battle. The two exchanged horses and fought for ten rounds. Huang Luan finally lost strength and was stabbed to death by Zhao Huang. Zhao Huang quickly killed him. The morale of the Shu army was strong. Zhao Huang Huang shouted: "Their grain depot has been destroyed and they have run out of food. Everyone, come with me!"
Pan Yang's men and horses were defeated like mountains, trampling on each other, countless people, and many surrendered on the spot. Zhao Huang won a complete victory and led the victorious army back to Xiangyang City, where Lei Chunze personally took over.
Zhao Huang personally presented the enemy general's head to Zhuge Shan and said, "Please take a look!"
Zhuge Shan waved his hand and said: "The general is highly skilled in martial arts and loyal. I thought he was a villain before."
