On the first day of June, Gao Fei led a large army to the gates of Ye City. The road from Yitao to Ye City was clear. However, the morale of the Zhao army was low and they were no match for the Yan Army in field battles. They could only adopt focused defense and defend Ye City.
Huang Zhong, Xu Huang, Pang De, Tai Shici, and Zhang He had already led their cavalry to surround Ye City, and built four camps outside the city, blocking the four gates of Ye City.
After Gao Fei led his army to Yecheng, he directly settled in Huang Zhongtun's camp at the north gate and expanded it, with the main camp at the north gate as the main camp.
In the afternoon of that day, Gao Fei led his generals to ride to the foot of Ye City. He saw that there were many swords and guns on Ye City, and they were equipped with bows and crossbows. All the soldiers defending the city seemed to be in high spirits. A general stood on the battlements and was standing in front of Ye City.
Watch them.
Gao Fei saw that the general was thin and strong, with a sharp face like a knife, and an indifferent smile under his tall nose, which was always hidden under the menacing aura of his sharp eyes.
People were very impressed after seeing it.
"Who is this person?" Gao Fei had never seen this person before, so he pointed to the general standing on the battlement and asked.
Huang Zhong glanced at it and replied hurriedly: "My lord, this person is Ju Yi, the general under Yuan Shao's command."
"Ju Yi?" Gao Fei squinted at the people standing on the battlements and muttered to himself.
Ju Yi wore a wrought bronze helmet and iron armor, with a long sword hanging from his waist, and his arms folded in front of his chest. He stood on the battlements and stared at Gao Fei and others with his sharp eyes.
, an indifferent smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he took a deep breath, then filled up his Dantian, opened his mouth and shouted loudly: "Is the person coming Yanhou Gaofei?"
When Gao Fei heard Ju Yi standing and shouting unscrupulously on the battlements, he turned to Huang Zhong and said, "The old general has excellent archery skills. I wonder if I can shoot Ju Yi down with one arrow?"
Huang Zhong visually measured the distance and watched the river flowing slowly around the moat around Ye City. He shook his head and said helplessly to Gao Fei: "My lord, the moat is too wide and we are far away. Even if we are
The big golden bow I carry cannot have such a long range. Even if it can shoot arrows into the city, the strength of the arrows is already at the end of a powerful crossbow, and it cannot pose a threat to Ju Yi at all."
Gao Fei heard Huang Zhong's embarrassing behavior and stopped saying anything. He turned to Ju Yi and replied loudly: "I am Gao Fei. I wonder what the general has to say?"
Ju Yi snorted coldly and said loudly: "I am Ju Yi. I am from Longxi, Liangzhou. I am from the same hometown as the Marquis. I have heard about the Marquis for a long time, but I have never met him. I came here today to pay a visit to the Marquis. I also ask the Marquis to remember my name."
name."
"Well, I really didn't expect to meet my fellow countrymen here. Since you and I are from the same town, and now that Yuan Shao is gone, why not open the city gate and lead his troops to surrender to me. I will definitely not treat you badly." Gao Feice
The horse came to the moat, stopped, and shouted to Ju Yi on the tower.
Ju Yi laughed and said: "I accept Lord Hou's kindness with all my heart. It's just that Yuan Shao treats me well. I, Ju Yi, can't betray him casually. Please forgive me. I specially reported my name to Lord Hou because I want him to know me."
Because I am prepared to fight with Mr. Hou, even if I die tragically under Mr. Hou’s gun, I will die with no regrets.”
Gao Fei clicked his tongue and sighed: "Ju Yi is both loyal and brave. He is really a rare general. However, this man is too arrogant and is destined to be killed by me. Old General, Zilong, Shuzhi, Zhongye
,Gongming, what do you think of this person?"
Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, Chen Dao, Wenpin, and Xu Huang all looked at each other. They didn't know what Gao Fei meant, whether he wanted to take Ju Yi back or kill him. None of them said a word, but stood quietly.
By Gao Fei's side.
"My lord, Ju Yi is no more brave than an ordinary man. There is no need to worry about a man who is brave but has no plans. He can be captured in one battle. If my lord wants to conquer him, he only needs to devise a clever plan." Jia Xu met Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun and Chen Dao.
Wenpin and Xu Huang didn't answer, so they took a step forward and spoke softly.
Gao Fei laughed and said: "No! I want to kill as a warning to others. I have tried to persuade Ju Yi to surrender just now, but if he doesn't obey, there will be only death. Ju Yi is one of Yuan Shao's generals, although he is not as brave as him.
Yan Liang and Wen Chou, but if this person is killed, it will definitely demoralize the Zhao army in the city."
"I'm just afraid that Ju Yi won't be able to hold on and won't be able to make a move," Jia Xu said.
"It would be best for our army if the enemy does not leave the city. Let's go back to the camp temporarily. I have never entered Yecheng. I must first understand the basic situation in Yecheng." Gao Fei turned his horse's head.
, gave a light drink, and rode towards the military camp.
The other generals followed closely and entered the military camp which was only three miles away from the north gate.
As soon as he entered the military camp, Gao Fei asked Zhao Yun to bring Ju Hu into the tent. Seeing Ju Hu standing in front of him, he opened his mouth and asked: "Ju Hu, let me ask you, what is the layout of Ye City? Apart from the east,
Apart from the west, south and north gates, are there any other side gates in the city that can be entered and exited?"
Juhu said: "No, if you want to enter Yecheng, you can only go through the four gates east, west, south and north. These four gates are the main gates of Yecheng. After entering the four gates, there is an urn city inside. Once the main gate is lost,
, the defenders can retreat into Wengcheng. As long as the defense is tight, the enemy will not be able to break through. In addition, there is a palace in the city that was just built in April this year for Yuan Shao to prepare to become king."
"Proclaimed king? Haha, Yuan Shao probably never thought at that time that he would be in such a situation just over a month later." Gao Fei said with a smile.
Ju Hu said: "Originally, Yuan Shao wanted to build the prince's mansion and the royal capital in Handan, Zhao County. However, due to various reasons, he did not move, so he still used Yecheng as the location of the prince's mansion and the royal capital."
Gao Fei said: "Okay, you can go down."
"Master Hou, then my father..."
"Don't worry, I will definitely rescue your father from Yuan Shao's hands. Now you can stay in the military camp with peace of mind. I will let you come over if your place is used."
Ju Hu had something to ask for, so he had no choice but to accept it and slowly exited the tent.
After Gao Fei saw Ju Hu leaving, he said loudly: "I took you around Ye City just now. Ye City is a big city. Judging from the defense of each city gate, it can be said to be very strong. In addition,
Surrounded by a moat, we cannot get close to the city. If we want to attack, we will definitely suffer heavy losses. If you have any good suggestions, come up with them now. It is time for you to make contributions."
Huang Zhong took the lead and clasped his fists and said: "Lord, Ye City is adjacent to the Zhang River in the north. The water in the moat is all living water, which is brought from the Zhang River. Moreover, the moat dug is almost as deep as a foot. If we want to attack Ye City,
We must first cut off the moat
Then let the soldiers carry the earth and fill it up to create a road. Then, directly along this filled road, the soldiers can attack the city, and then use catapults to cover it, and attack day and night.
, we can attack Yecheng in less than three days."
Gao Fei said: "Well, this is a good plan. Do you have any other opinions?"
Xun You directly cupped his fists and said: "My lord, General Huang's strategy is good, but if you want to capture Ye City, you don't necessarily have to attack the city."
"If you don't attack the city, how can you seize it? Will the enemy take the initiative to dedicate the city to you?" Huang Zhong argued.
Xun You laughed and said: "Of course!"
Huang Zhong said doubtfully: "Then Yuan Shao is not a fool, and there are at least 80,000 troops in Ye City. Zhao army's counselors and good generals are all there. How could Yuan Shao give up the city to us?"
Xun You explained: "This is the best strategy for defeating the enemy without fighting. Instead of losing troops and generals when attacking the city, it is better to encircle the city without attacking. Instead, adopt the strategy of harassment, harassing the soldiers and civilians in Ye City every day and every night.
Within seven days, the people in Ye City will inevitably escape on their own initiative, and even the Zhao army will become disorganized. By then, it will be much easier to attack Ye City."
Gao Fei was very familiar with this strategy proposed by Xun You. When the Wuhuan people rebelled, Qiu Liju occupied Yangle City. Xun You adopted this strategy to harass Yangle City. As a result, Qiu Liju's
The soldiers could not get sleep day and night, and finally had no choice but to withdraw from Yangle City. This time when he heard that Xun You's old plan was mentioned again, he felt that it could be implemented.
Guo Jia offered advice: "Whether it is attacking the city or harassing it, the prerequisite is that Yuan Shao must be surrounded and killed in the city. Since there are only four main gates for entry and exit in Ye City, everything becomes much simpler. The lord only needs to let the soldiers in
Four
Dig deep trenches outside the city gates, build high fortifications, completely surround the four city gates, and then attack or harass the city. The enemy can be trapped in a fight. As long as you hold on to the main road out of the city, you will have no worries.
We cannot conquer Yecheng."
Gao Fei nodded and said: "Well, that's what I mean too. To besiege Yecheng, not a single soldier should be spared. As long as we do this, I believe there will be a reaction in Yecheng. Jia Xu, you
Then send the order, disperse all the infantry at the four city gates, start preparing digging tools, and begin to blockade the four city gates after nightfall. There are deep trenches and high fortifications. I don't believe that Yuan Shao can't be blocked."
"No!" Jia Xu said, cupping his fists.
"Report..." Lin Chu ran in from outside the tent and shouted loudly, "Report to my lord, Lu Bu's army has arrived, less than ten miles away."
Gao Fei smiled and said: "He must have come too slowly. We have already been here for a long time. Where did he come from?"
Lin Chu replied: "Handan, Zhao County."
Gao Fei slowly stood up and said loudly: "Huang Zhong is guarding the camp, Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, Chen Dao, and Wenpin are coming with me to meet Lu Bu. I want to see for myself how strong Lu Bu's Bingzhou athletes are."
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After the instructions were given, all the generals answered in unison, and then they separated, each knowing what they should be busy with.
Gao Fei rode a horse on dark clouds and snow, and led Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, Chen Dao, Wenpin and four other generals in the direction of Handan. After running for less than three miles, he saw smoke billowing in front of him. Lu Bu was riding a flaming red horse.
The red rabbit horse galloped out of the smoke and dust, holding a Fangtian painted halberd and looking very dashing in heavy armor.