Ma Teng divided the horse and infantry troops under his command into four divisions, including a large camp in the east, west and north of the city, and continuously ordered soldiers to attack the city.

He ordered ten thousand elite cavalry to set up camps in the south. If the defenders in the city could not hold on and escaped from the south gate, they would intercept them.

If it is Qingshui, Lueyang, and Linweicheng, it will send troops to rescue him, and then it will surround him and attack the support.

This is considered excellent. But it also has a weakness. The military strategy says: The enemy is stronger than the enemy. Sun Tzu said that if the enemy is too strong, let the enemy divide the troops and then defeat them one by one.

Ma Teng's 50,000 horse infantry troops are now divided into four divisions. If there is a special situation, they may be defeated. Therefore, Ma Teng sent a large number of whistle cavalry in the north to observe the movements in Zhang Xiu's army.

The night when Zhang Xiujun killed Li Jue and occupied Shangqiu City, the whistle cavalry knew the situation and quickly returned to Ma Teng.

Ma Teng was confused.

Noon! Although the sun shines brightly, the autumn wind is very cool.

Outside Xiangping City, Ma Teng’s camp in the west of the city.

"Dongdongdongdong." The drummer in the camp swung the drumsticks bare shirtlessly and beat the war drums. The sound of the drums was shocking and deafening.

The horn's hands are blown dry and the mouth is dry, and people are replaced from time to time.

Thousands of soldiers on both sides fought on the city, and soldiers kept falling down, splashing red blood, and then died of anger, and murderous aura filled the sky.

Outside the camp gate, under the banner of "Ma" and Ma Teng and his close person Ma Guang, Yang Fu were speechless, while in front of Ma Teng was a nervous and panting cavalry kneeling.

After a while, Ma Teng said, "You've done it well, go and have a rest."

"No." The cavalryman quickly agreed to the promise and left as if he had been granted a general amnesty.

After the cavalry left, Ma Teng opened his mouth but felt dry and his tongue. Then his mind became dizzy, and his majestic body shook, and almost fell from the horse.

"Master General!!!" Ma Guang, Yang Fu and the surrounding soldiers exclaimed in surprise, and they all turned over and dismounted to help Ma Teng.

Ma Teng was not stubborn either. He was helped down by everyone and sat on a bench. He took a sip of cold water first and then gasped for a few times. Ma Teng's pale cheeks then became a little more bloody.

"Hehe. Li Jue. It's really ordinary." Ma Teng smiled bitterly and shook his head and said.

The cavalry just came to report that Zhang Xiu killed Li Jue and broke into the city. Ma Teng is still a little unsure of his confidence.

Shangji City was tall and strong. Li Jue had tens of thousands of soldiers from Liangzhou, but he was easily killed by Zhang Xiu and got Shangji City.

Even a pig wouldn't be so stupid.

"If the Grand Marshal, if Shangming City is here, it will be our north support. Now Zhang Xiu has obtained Shangming City and Li Jue's troops. The situation is already terrible. If we are dispersed in such a large camp, it is very likely that Zhang Xiu will defeat it one by one. And it is impossible to attack Xiangping City now. The subordinates think that it is better to join forces to build camps and set up camps for 10 or 20 miles west, waiting for General Han's reinforcements."

Seeing that Ma Teng's face had recovered, Yang Fu couldn't help but step forward and bow to him carefully. The development of the matter was beyond his expectations. Although the layout was correct, the generals under his command had problems one after another.

What should I do about it?

After hearing Yang Fu's words, a flame rose in his chest, and he raised his head with a stubborn face and looked at Xiangping City.

Just when Yang Fu's heart trembled and thought Ma Teng had lost his mind, Ma Teng almost bit his teeth and said with a blue face: "Ming Jin to withdraw the troops, we will retreat thirty miles."

"promise."

Yang Fu finally let go with his heart, quickly responded and ordered someone to go down and pass the order.

"Dingding Dingding!!!" With Ma Teng's order, the soldiers who were ready at any time knocked the golden bell, and the rapid sound of gold and iron sounded.

Ma Tengjun, who was fighting bloody in front of him, was stunned at first, and then he looked happy and planned to retreat. It was really great not to fight.

But then the soldiers in charge came forward and asked them to push the ladder and the well cart back. The soldiers knew that Ma Teng wanted to withdraw his troops instead of rotating, and they all looked bitter.

Then the soldiers braved the arrows from the city to shoot, and under the protection of the shield player, they rushed back the well car and the ladder with great effort.

When the car was pushed back, Ma Tengjun immediately set off his camp to the west without any hesitation. At the same time, the camp in the east, the north of the city, and the ten thousand elite cavalry outside the south of the city were also the same.

Ma Teng retreated thirty miles to set up a camp.

When the sound of metal and iron sounded, Liu Pi didn't take it seriously and thought it was a normal rotation. After Ma Tengjun pulled all the ladder trucks and well trucks away, Liu Pi realized it.

Although he dared not go out of the city to pursue it, it did not prevent him from letting the archers take the opportunity to shoot.

"Chain them, shoot them." Liu Pi, wearing iron armor and covered in blood, took a breath and ordered the archers to shoot some carts and pull the carts, which made him feel angry. Then he hurriedly issued an order, then he turned over and rode his horse towards a mansion in the city.

After arriving at the mansion, Liu Pi went straight into it and met Zhao Yun and Xiahou Lan in the living room.

Liu Pi and Zhao Yun also took turns to defend the city. Today is just the time for Zhao Yun to rest.

Zhao Yun was also a smart person. When he saw Liu Pi not guarding the city, he came back instead. When he stood up, the sound of drums beating around him disappeared.

Zhao Yun immediately showed joy and stood up and asked, "Minister Liu, Ma Teng, has the troops withdrawn?"

"It seems that it's not fake. I'll send someone to stare at it." Liu Pi nodded happily and came to Xiahou Lan's desk. Regardless of his decentness, he picked up the water cup that Xiahou Lan had eaten and drank it clean.

Xiahou Lan didn't mind either, and smiled and said, "Ma Teng retreated like this. It seems that the general has won something in Shangqiu City. Li Jue may have returned to the underworld."

Xiahou Lan said what Zhao Yun and Liu Pi thought. The three of them looked at each other and laughed.

But this matter was just a matter of excuses. Liu Pi, Zhao Yun, and Xiahou Lan did not dare to neglect them. While waiting for the news, they ordered the soldiers to rest in an emergency to prevent Ma Teng from suddenly killing and retaliating, and caught him in the accident.

Then news came one after another. Ma Teng retreated thirty miles west to set up camp, and Hu Cheer led tens of elite cavalry to the south. Seeing that Ma Teng had retreated, Hu Cheer led his troops into Xiangping City.

In this way, the situation is undoubtedly clear.

Zhao Yun first sent someone to Linweicheng to report the victory, and went out of the northern city gate with Liu Pi and Xiahou Lan to welcome Hu Cheer.

Although Hu Cheer was young, he was also a general in charge of the army and was still safe on weekdays. He turned over and dismounted and saluted Zhao Yun and others in turn. Zhao Yun and others also returned the salute together.

"Hu Sima (Gu Qiang Sima), how dare you ask, how did Li Jue die?" Although Xiahou Lan had heard of it, she couldn't help but ask. Hu Cheer was a general in the army and should know more in detail.

Zhao Yun and Liu Pi were also very interested and couldn't help but listen.

"Then Li Jue was indeed cunning. He was at the beginning of guarding the city and refused to fight. The general cut off internal and external information and burned half of his camp to tempt Li Jue out of the city. He was stabbed to death by the general." Hu Cheer laughed and briefly said the matter.

"It's so satisfying." Zhao Yun, Liu Pi, and Xiahou Lan also laughed.

Zhang Ji almost died at the hands of Li Jue, and Guo Si. The two betrayed the Han Dynasty and defected to the rebels of Liangzhou. As Zhang Xiu's subordinates and generals, they all shared the same hatred for the enemy. Now, they are naturally very happy to hear that Li Jue died.

"After the general killed Li Jue, Li Jue's soldiers surrendered smoothly without any attack. The general was so useless that he could also recruit Li Jue's soldiers. It was really a pleasure." Hu Cheer laughed again and said vividly.

Liu Pi, Zhao Yun, and Xiahou Lan even laughed.

After a few laughs, Liu Pi invited Hu Cheer and others to enter the city. While ordering people to prepare for food for Hu Cheer and others, they buried pots and cooked rice, they invited Hu Cheer and entered the county magistrate's office and the four of them drank together to celebrate.

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Linweicheng.

Although the war had not affected the main city of Zhangxiu, Pang De was still very cautious. Although the city gate was open, the people entering and leaving were closely inspected to prevent spies from getting involved.

The soldiers were both guarding the city and patrolling the city. The people were in a hurry to enter and exit, and the solemn and murderous aura filled the sky.

The commander Pang De would wear armor twice a day and patrol the city walls on all sides, and did not dare to neglect at all.

Although it is unlikely, if Xiangping City really cannot be defended, then this city will be the front line. Pang De is a man of righteousness and bears heavy burdens, so he naturally does not dare to neglect it.

The city’s Xi Zhicai dared not neglect.

In the study, Xi Zhicai was discussing with Wang Zhen, the county Gongcao.

"Wang Gongcao, the war situation is changing rapidly, we have to guard against it. You are a native of the city and have a high prestige. Let's go to the city to take stock of the strong. At critical moments, you can arrange the strong to the city and guard the city. I try my best to supervise the craftsmen in the city to forge enough weapons to make enough leather armor and equipment."

"There are also wheat fields outside the city, and the wheat is about to be ripe. We must also organize people or urge the people to cut the wheat as soon as possible."

Xi Zhicai said to Gongcao Wang Zhen with a serious expression.

"No." Wang Zhen was originally a minor official, but now he is a senior official in the county and has also been deeply favored by Zhang Xiu, so he naturally agreed to the promise loudly.

As soon as the two of them finished their discussion, they saw a minor official rushing in, panting and reporting with a happy expression: "Report to the two lords. The general killed Li Jue on Shangji and had entered the city."

"Ah!!!" Wang Zhen shouted, both surprised and happy.

Xi Zhicai was happy at first, and then he relaxed. He pinched his beard and raised his head to say to Wang Zhen, "I can't wait for the general, I'm a god. Since that's the case, I just discussed everything and gave up. I just urged the people outside the city to harvest wheat well, that's it."

The generals have entered Shangji City, and the overall situation has been decided, so there is no need to prepare for war.

Wang Zhen couldn't calm down for a long time. It was not until he took more than ten consecutive breaths that he barely calmed down. He couldn't hide his joy and said, "No."

Wang Zhen left quickly, but Xi Zhi felt his knees weak. After bent down and massaged for a while, he easily left the study and went to the bedroom. It was really not a good rest for many days, so he finally had a good sleep.
Chapter completed!