In Yuan Shu's camp, in the general's tent that had just been set up, Yuan Shu was discussing the next siege strategy with Fazheng, Huang Zhong and other generals.

"Lord, our army lost no more than a hundred people today. Most of them were injured by stray arrows. Most of them can return to the battle after a little treatment. In this siege, our army only supported from the side. The damage to Liu Bei's army and Cao's army was

There are quite a few." Fazheng concluded first.

"Liu Bei suffered a lot this time. I didn't expect him to be so stupid. How about we continue to maintain the status quo and watch him fight?" The irritable Ma Chao said with a bad smile. He had already disliked Liu Bei and the others during the previous negotiations.

Especially Guan Yu. The feeling that his life was in his opponent's hands and that he could be crushed to death at any time like an ant made him feel crazy. This was the first time he felt the gap between him and the top generals in the world.

, Yuan Shu didn't let Dian Wei take action at the beginning because he was afraid of defeating Ma Chao's spirit. After all, Ma Chao was already severely beaten at that time.

"Don't talk nonsense. If Liu Bei was as stupid as you said, he would have captured the Central Plains a long time ago." Yuan Shu rolled his eyes and said, he could see that Ma Chao was just a brainless person, just another Sun Ce.

Moreover, his brain is not as good as that of Sun Ce. Sun Ce is still a little clever after all. Except when fighting, this guy's brain is just a decoration. Just think about the things this guy has done in history.

"Lord, if we follow this attack method, we will probably capture Tongguan in less than ten days," Pan Feng said.

Yuan Shu smiled and shook his head: "Liu Bei is crazy with anxiety, but I am not crazy. All the soldiers under my command are elite soldiers. If we fight this way, we will suffer a big loss. This kind of attack will definitely not work. Today, too,

It’s just that we didn’t lead the charge and Liu Bei behaved like this in a hurry. Liu Bei’s next attack will definitely not be so crazy.”

"Lord, our army's current strategy is to support Liu Bei to hold Cao Cao hostage. It is best to capture Tongguan in a short time. Otherwise, if time goes by, Liu Bei will return to Yuzhou and the battle in Qingzhou will be almost over." Fazheng

Frowning.

Yuan Shu snorted coldly: "I don't have the time to raise a white-eyed wolf. I gave him the opportunity, and it depends on whether he can seize it. Being able to assist him in attacking Tongguan is already considered benevolent, and I don't even want him to risk his life. My subordinates

Every soldier is more valuable than him, so is he worthy of doing such a loss-making business for him?"

"Well said! My lord, you said it very well. Our soldiers are all elite. How can we sacrifice our soldiers just to buy time for Liu Bei? With his attitude, it would be great if we don't fight him directly." Ma Chao

Applause. Although he has not been under Yuan Shu for a long time, Ma Chao quickly integrated into this powerful and united army. Compared with the wild troops under Ma Teng, the well-equipped and well-disciplined regular army under Yuan Shu is obviously more to Ma Chao's taste.

Although Huang Zhong and Pan Feng did not speak, the recognition in their eyes was obvious. Even Fazheng nodded with approval. He just made suggestions from the perspective of a counselor. According to Fazheng's character of retribution, the previous negotiations

If Liu Bei dared to stare, he should have directly led his army to destroy Liu Bei's army.

"Xiao Zhi, do you have any strategy to capture Tongguan as soon as possible without losing too much soldiers?" Yuan Shu asked.

"Encircle it ten times, attack it five times, and fight it if the number is doubled. Our soldiers are far more numerous than the opponent's. If we want to capture Tongguan, we must use the strategy of exhausting our troops." Fa Zheng said as he raised his hand.

"A strategy to exhaust troops?"

"Yes. We have many troops. We might as well send 20,000 troops to make intermittent attacks and feign attacks at night, beat gongs and drums to disturb the enemy, and consume the opponent's physical strength and energy." Fa Zheng suggested.

"Well, this is indeed a good idea. Wushuang, your troops have a day off, and it is up to you to complete the feint attack mission tonight." Yuan Shu said.

"No!" Pan Feng nodded. Under Yuan Shu's command, he was used to doing dirty and tiring work. There was no other way, his army of gold and oil was suitable for doing these jobs. Fortunately, Pan Feng had a gentle temperament, and he often did it under Han Fu in the past.

If it were Wei Yansun Ce who was doing this kind of wiping thing, he would have given up on it long ago.

It was night, and the heavy snow was slowly falling again. In the quiet night, Cao Jun stationed on the city wall did not dare to rest at all, and patrolled around the city wall nervously. During the day's battle, no matter the rain of arrows in the sky,

Liu Bei's army's crazy siege left a deep impression on them, and they still have lingering fears to this day.

Cao Xiu held his hands on the edge of the city wall, feeling the biting east wind around him. The worry in his heart could not calm down for a long time. He stared at the distance, as if he could see the camp of Cao Yuan's army through the dark night.

"General, you have been standing all day, go back and rest. There will be a big battle tomorrow that needs to be commanded!" Seeing Cao Xiu standing still, the captain guarding the city stepped forward to dissuade him.

Cao Xiu's eyes did not change, and he said calmly: "Nothing, this fatigue is nothing to me. You should wipe the eyes of the soldiers guarding the gate, and don't let go of any trouble."

It was the first time he led an army alone, and he encountered such an extremely unfavorable situation that Cao Xiu could not tolerate being nervous and cautious. At this time, he was like a frightened bird. Even the slightest disturbance would make him unable to sleep or eat well, for fear that the opponent would launch a night attack.

Or the inside should be coordinated with the outside. So I would rather be tired and stick to the city wall myself, for fear of making any mistakes.

"I hope Yuan Liu won't use any conspiracy!" Cao Xiu sighed in his heart. Facing Yuan Shu and Liu Bei's good generals, he didn't have the slightest confidence that he could win. He just hoped that there would be no mistakes and that he would be satisfactory.

Just stay till the end.

He knew how much he weighed, and he also knew how terrifying Yuan Shu and Liu Bei were, especially Yuan Shu. Cao Cao had suffered a lot in his hands, let alone a young boy. So he had no idea of ​​sending troops for a sneak attack.

, just guarding the pass carefully.

This is also the reason why Cao Cao sent him here, to be cautious. If Liu Bei's army attacks the city, just holding Tongguan will be enough to make the opponent unable to do anything. If Liu Bei joins forces with Yuan Shu, even if Cao Cao comes in person, he probably won't be able to get a favor, and he probably can only

To defend the city, it is better to send an extremely cautious person like Cao Xiu than to send strong generals like Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan. At least he will not be arrogant enough to think that he has a chance to defeat the opponent. Every flaw Liu Bei and Yuan Shu reveal may be a fatal trap.

Although Cao Xiu kept praying in his heart, it was obvious that God did not respond to his wishes. Soon he discovered some slight movement under the city wall.

"Shoot the rocket toward the northwest!" Cao Xiu pointed at the place where the sound came from and shouted.

Before the archers could listen to the order and shoot arrows, a continuous rain of arrows suddenly appeared in the sky and shot down. Countless archers were shot unprepared as soon as they drew the bowstring, and died on the spot.

"Whizzing!"

Countless arrows passed by Cao Xiu. He pulled out the long sword hanging from his waist, blocked the arrows directed at him with ease, and shouted: "Infantry, please raise your shield to cover, and archers find hiding positions."

Then quickly fire arrows to fight back!"

Under Cao Xiu's call, Cao's army on the city wall quickly calmed down, recovered from the chaos, and began to defend and fight back according to Cao Xiu's instructions. There were groups of soldiers holding giant shields and holding crossbows.

Gathering together, the shield soldiers put their giant shields together to form a shield wall, while the archers hid behind them and fired back from time to time.

A large number of rockets were fired in the direction pointed by Cao Xiu, and suddenly the Yuan army attacking the city under the city wall in the darkness was faintly exposed in front of Cao Xiu.

Looking at the looming large number of wells and the archers, shield soldiers, and countless Yuan troops riding ladders with swords in their mouths, Cao Xiu felt frightened. Sure enough, the opponent began to attack at night. (To be continued.
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