Eight hundred and fortieth chapters capture Xiangyang
Inside the Wengcheng, Guan Yu and Wei Yan had already packed up their troops and horses, waiting quietly for the Jinling Army to arrive from the west gate.
Pang Tong's resourcefulness was indeed remarkable. Ever since he heard that Cai Mao had returned to Yicheng, he had already begun to have doubts in his heart. Others did not know the depth of Cai Mao and Kuai Yue, but as Pang Tong was the nephew of Pang Degong, a wealthy family in Jingzhou, he had no doubts about these two people.
The capabilities of the family are naturally very clear.
Cai Mao was demoted to Zhangling County as the county governor. It was Pang Tong's idea. What kind of impact this operation would have on the Cai family. As a member of the Jingzhou gentry group, Pang Tong naturally knew very well.
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Precisely because he knew that Cai Mao was unbalanced, Cai Mao lost Zhangling County and retreated to Yicheng. Pang Tong became wary of him.
On the surface he remained silent, but secretly he sent people to monitor Cai Mao's every move.
As for the collusion between Cai Mao and Kuai Yue, Pang Tong secretly investigated it bit by bit.
Pang Tong took the initiative and groped in secret to catch all the Xiangyang generals who had colluded with Kuai Yue.
Immediately afterwards, he interrogated these generals all night, and finally got the context of the incident from their mouths, and asked Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others to arrange an ambush in the city, preparing to ambush the troops who came to attack.
Pang Tong's series of measures shocked Guan Yu.
In Guan Yu's heart, he always regarded Pang Tong as a useless person who got a big position at a young age by relying on tricks and speculation without any real talent or learning.
But this time after seeing through Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's plan, Pang Tong really surprised Guan Yu. It was also the first time that he faced the true abilities of this ugly young man.
Although Guan Yu is arrogant, he is also heroic. Pang Tong is capable, so naturally he will not have the same attitude as before. Although he did not admit it, he was already willing to obey in the ambush arranged this time.
Pang Tong's military order.
Originally, the ambush Pang Tong set in the city could defeat the Jinling army, but the pottery merchant still had a cautious idea.
When he sent Zhuge Jin to Zhangling County to meet Cai Mao, he specially wrote a letter and had it sent to Xuchang City, where Zhuo Guojia and others helped analyze it.
Guo Jia had met Pang Tong before in Qufu City, and knew that this boy was very capable. After discussing with Chen Deng and Xun Yu, the three of them jointly wrote a letter to the pottery merchant, explaining their views.
Three of the world's top wise men have always believed that the Tao Shang teamed up with Cai Mao to launch a war that swept Xiangyang, but they were afraid that they would not succeed.
The pottery merchant accepted the suggestions of the three men and made strategic adjustments. He changed the inside and outside and cooperated with the outside to attack Xiangyang City secretly. In order to take advantage of Pang Tong's opportunity to ambush his own troops, he stormed Xiangyang City.
At the west gate of Xiangyang City, the soldiers in the city lowered the drawbridge and opened the city gate in order to lead them into the Wengcheng.
Zhao Yun took this opportunity to secure the city gate and suspension bridge!
Since you have already given it away, don't take it away.
Guan Yu was in the city, and Zhang Fei and others were still thinking about how to ambush the Jinling army. Suddenly they heard shouts of killing and thought that the enemy troops had already rushed into Wengcheng.
But soon, they discovered that something was wrong.
Not long after, the scout came back and reported that the Jinling Army had occupied the city gate and climbed the city wall, but did not rush into the city.
Guan Yu frowned slightly, thought about it carefully, and suddenly was shocked and said: "No! The pottery merchant actually used a trick to fall into the trap!"
Although Zhang Fei has a violent temperament, he comes from a good background, is quite knowledgeable, and is extremely sensible.
Hearing the elegant meaning of the string, he hurriedly said: "Second brother, Tao Thief is really scheming. He has already figured it out. We have seen through Cai Mao and his conspiracy, so we changed our tactics. First attack our city, occupy the city gate, and then sweep it away."
After clearing the ambush on the city tower, lead your troops to attack the city!"
Guan Yu said nervously: "That's it. If he really succeeds, Xiangyang City may not be able to defend it!"
"Second brother, what should we do?"
"We can't continue to ambush now, otherwise Xiangyang City will be in danger. Third brother, you immediately lead the infantry and crossbowmen, climb the city with General Wei Yan, and recapture the city gate for your brother!"
The generals in Jingzhou acted separately, but unfortunately, their response was slow this time.
Because there was no timely defense in the outer city, when the soldiers and horses from the inner city rushed from the city wall to the outer city for reinforcements, many Jinling soldiers, including some Jinling generals who rushed from the rear to the front line, had already boarded the city head and
The fighting began to spread on the top of Xiangyang City.
Among them, the most eye-catching performance was the infantry general of the Jinling Army, Xu Chu!
The road at the top of the city was not wide, and only about four people could walk side by side. Xu Chu did not wear a battle armor, exposed his chest, brandished his saber, and ran rampant, like a bulldozer, attacking the soldiers of the Jingzhou Army one by one.
The tower was lifted.
On the city wall, soldiers are fighting hand to hand, fighting flesh and blood. No matter the number of people or formations, they are of no use. What they fight for is bravery and morale!
And this is Xu Chu's strength. In such a narrow place, Xu Chu's ability can defeat one against a hundred.
Xu Chu's mighty force frightened the Jingzhou army, and while they were fighting, they saw a general approaching with a sword.
Xu Chu narrowed his eyes and shouted loudly: "Who is coming?"
Wei Yan didn't answer. He raised his sword and struck, saying: "I am your father! (I am your ancestor!)"
After Xu Chu heard Wei Yan's words, he became furious.
Another one comes to take advantage?
court death!
When the two met on a narrow road, the brave one wins, and they used swords to attack and kill each other. They fought with sword after sword, using all their strength with their swords.
This spelling is naturally unfavorable to Wei Yan.
When it comes to strength, there are not many people in the world who can compare with Xu Chu. If it were a horse fight, Wei Yan might be able to fight Xu Chu, but now it is a foot fight, Wei Yan's strength is worse than Xu Chu's, and his skills
It has almost no effect.
After fighting for more than twenty times, Wei Yan began to pant. Xu Chu was so shocked that he stepped back repeatedly. Even the tiger's mouth began to bleed. He gritted his teeth and refused to retreat.
At this moment, a strong big hand supported Wei Yan's shoulder.
Then he saw Zhang Fei holding a short sword and striding up to Wei Yan.
"Wen Chang, please step back and watch me fight him!"
When Xu Chu saw Zhang Fei, he couldn't help but smile: "Zhang Yide, aren't you used to using spears? Why can't you use a sword like grandpa and me now?"
Zhang Fei snorted and said: "Of course you have to use a butcher knife to kill a pig!"
Xu Chu chuckled: "Looking for death!"
The two roared and raised their swords, and started a bloody battle on the top of the city.
When it comes to strength, the two of them are on the same level. They fight each other like a tiger fighting an evil dragon. Neither one is willing to give in.
At the same time, Guan Yu, who led the cavalry to seize the city gate, was also blocked by the trapped camp in front of the city gate.