The Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

Li Yan's personal guards knew how much pressure Li Yan was under. Once Li Yan fell, the entire Xiangyang City would really be over.

"No, the enemy troops outside the city come to make trouble every half an hour. If I go down to rest, if they come in, won't I be waiting to die?"

Li Yan sternly rejected the words of the personal guard. Of course he wanted to rest, but in this situation, he was not allowed to go down to rest.

Seeing that Li Yan was unwilling to leave, the personal guard did not give up and continued.

"My lord, we've been attacking for a whole day. The opponent doesn't look like he intends to attack the city at all. He's just pretending to attack the city and trying to consume our energy."

Liu Zheng's army outside the city fought for a day. The guards knew Liu Zheng's tactics, so they were not in a hurry. Anyway, they didn't think Liu Zheng would really attack.

"If the opponent really doesn't attack the city, it will be really bad."

A casual sentence from the guard made Li Yan's face even uglier. After he responded, the faces of the guards on both sides changed in shock. Some of the guards who were anxious immediately asked questions.

"My lord, why did you say that?"

"What day do you think it is now?"

"On the fifth day, these people outside the city have besieged us for five days."

These personal guards have personally experienced this defensive battle, and when Li Yan asked, they could answer quickly.

"Five days, do you know how long it will take for the soldiers and horses we sent out to ask for help to go to Changsha and back and forth?"

Li Yan took a deep breath, and then let it out long, as if trying to calm himself down.

What he said immediately made the faces of the guards around him change. Some of the smarter people had obviously realized the problem, while those who were not so smart still asked stupidly. .

"Five days, almost our reinforcements should be here soon, as long as we persist, we can defeat Liu Zheng."

"madness."

Li Yan spat out two words forcefully.

"Since you all know that there are reinforcements, and from time to time, small groups of reinforcements rush over from all around. Do you think Liu Zheng doesn't know?"

"Since Liu Zhengming knows that reinforcements will come from Changsha County, he is not in a hurry to attack the city. Do you think that Liu Zheng is stupid? If he was stupid, he would not be in the position he is today."

Li Yan still explained the embarrassing status of Xiangyang City.

"In my opinion, Liu Zheng will definitely attack the city with all his strength today, and take down Xiangyang City before the reinforcements arrive in Xiangyang. If he doesn't attack the city, it will be the most terrible thing. This shows that he Don't worry about our reinforcements at all, there is only one possibility, our reinforcements will not be able to reach Xiangyang during this period of time!"

"Once we defend Xiangyang here, but Xiangyang has no reinforcements, with the terrifying offensive Liu Zhengjun showed yesterday, do you think we can hold on?"

After Li Yan finished speaking, the faces of the surrounding guards immediately changed, and they all looked ugly.

"These words, if you hear it yourself, don't spread it, you know?"

Li Yan saw the ugly expressions of his brothers who had been close to each other, but he still didn't forget to give a word of advice.

These personal guards nodded immediately, promising not to spread the word.

But there is no impenetrable wall in the world. After these people knew that the reinforcements defending the city of Xiangyang might not be able to arrive, their morale had already collapsed, and they had no intention of defending the city at all. They wanted to escape, but their family members in Xiangyang always tried to find a way to send them away.

As a result, a rumor that Xiangyang could not keep it, gradually spread in Xiangyang City.

From time to time, some people rushed to other city gates, trying to escape from the city gates. At the beginning, the guards could use force to threaten them. Those people did not dare to make trouble, but later it became more and more violent, and they wanted to escape. There are more and more people, which gradually alarmed Liu Biao, the state shepherd.

Liu Biao is not a bloodthirsty person, he has always been close to the people, he can only agree to the request of the people to leave the city, and let a large part of the common people go.

Time flies, and it's night.

On the night of the fifth day, Liu Zheng still did not choose to attack Xiangyang City.

Because he didn't worry about Changsha's reinforcements at all, there were [-] troops from Wenpin and Gan Ning guarding Changsha to help Liu Zheng contain Changsha's reinforcements.

Although they may not be able to stop Cai Mao's tens of thousands of troops, it is still very easy to delay and delay Cai Mao's ability to reach Xiangyang in the fastest time.

"Ziyi, tonight, you can't stop harassing. You take people to attack Xiangyang once an hour, and continue to harass. Don't just thunder and rain at night. You still have to come to something practical at night. Let hundreds of infantry lead the attack. City hammer, go to the city and knock a few times, and then come back."

Chapter 512 Everything is Ready

Liu Zheng didn't let Tai Shici and others idle at night, because after the feint attack during the day, the soldiers in the entire Xiangyang city were exhausted physically and mentally.If the attack was stopped and they were allowed to rest for one night, all previous efforts during the day would have been wasted.

After a night of rest, the exhausted energy returned, and tomorrow he will be a lively hero again, but Liu Zheng will continue to send people to harass him at night. If this continues, the exhausted state will only continue to deepen, although some people may take turns to rest, or even Let your guard down, but that's okay.

At least half of the people will continue to choose to stick to the tower, and Liu Zheng is not sure about the mentality of the guard on the tower, but Liu Zheng believes that, judging from his historical qualifications, he can become Liu Bei's trustee. , certainly not an incompetent person.

He will definitely guard the city tower day and night, waiting for Liu Zheng's men to attack.

As Liu Zheng expected, Li Yan, who hadn't closed his eyes all day and night, really continued to stand on the tower at night. His eyes were bloodshot and he was in a trance, but he still seemed to have some fighting spirit. In fact, every time the horn of attack sounded under the city, Li Yan was always the first to stand up and command his troops to fight back.

At night, Li Yan finally felt that the enemy troops outside the city were obviously working harder when attacking, at least not feigning attacks like during the day, and there were still some substantive attacks at night.

In any case, at least the enemy army outside the city has sent people to the city gate to attack the city gate. The muffled sound of the hammer hitting the city gate and the constantly shaking city wall can make the defenders on the tower feel the enemy's attack. the existence of the army.

Although it was night, the defenders on the tower couldn't see how many troops were attacking the city, but the enemy was indeed attacking the city gate, which required the defenders to cheer up 12 points and keep going. defense.

The sound of shouting and killing was loud when he went out, but Liu Zheng was sleeping soundly. He didn't let all the troops go to attack the city, but just let two thousand soldiers go to run immediately every time, changing rounds every hour, and then the others, separated Some stand guard, some rest, and recharge their batteries, because tomorrow is the time for the real battle.

When the sun had just risen the next day, Liu Zheng, who was sleeping comfortably, got up from the camp, and the shouting and killing outside had stopped.

This is Liu Zheng's special order. In the morning, don't bother me any more, and let the brothers who have retired have a good rest.

Then, eat a full meal and start today, the real siege.

After being left alone by Liu Zheng for a day, his expression was tense for almost two days. Even a tough man must be mentally and mentally exhausted. Liu Zheng launched a general attack at this time, and Xiangyang City can be broken.

After Liu Zheng got up, he began to order his servants to make a fire and cook food. They came from Changsha, and they didn't bring much food. It has only been a few days, and there is still a lot of food and grass, so it is no problem to have a full meal.

When the sun showed a little bit of power and the weather started to heat up, Liu Zheng's army had already assembled under the city of Xiangyang.

This time, the remaining troops of the 7000 army were all here, and after a few days of fighting, there were still [-] people in the [-] army.

However, relying on these people, Liu Zheng still has a lot of confidence in taking down Xiangyang City. After all, now that he looks at the tower, the defenders are all shattered and crumbling.

"Soldiers, today is the day when we break through Xiangyang City and capture Liu Biao alive. The first soldier to enter the city after taking down Xiangyang City and occupying Jingzhou, I will promote him to be the head of the village. "

You know, it is very difficult for Liu Zheng to be promoted in the official position. Apart from the illustrious military exploits, he must either have real talents and practical learning. Liu Zhengwei is the only one. Gao Qiang, unless he is a high-achieving student who graduated from a military academy, is eligible.

Following Liu Zheng's cry, the soldiers of Liu Zheng's army under the city, under the leadership of Tai Shici and Zu Lang, began to launch the biggest wave of attack, heading towards Xiangyang City.

On the Xiangyang city tower, this time, Liu Biao also came here in person, because he had already sensed it the first day, if Liu Zheng was just a feint, then the next day, it must be a real siege.

At such a critical moment, Liu Biao couldn't sit still. He stood anxiously on the tower, watching the enemy soldiers outside the city gather towards the gate one after another. The people on the other side were not afraid of life and death at all, and they continued to move forward, flocking to the city.

Seeing that the city gate was crumbling and might be broken at any moment, Liu Biao couldn't help but glance at Li Yan.

Thinking of Li Yan's heroic words before, Liu Biao couldn't help but want to scold others, and said earlier if he couldn't keep Xiangyang, but Li Yan also said that he could keep it, which made Liu Biao a bit in a dilemma in this situation.

"Li Yan, what's going on now, the enemy is about to come in!"

Li Yan was also about to cry at this time. He had indeed guarded for several days, and it was already the sixth day. What he told Liu Biao at the beginning was that he could stick to it for five or six days. can ease the situation.

But what they didn't expect was that the reinforcements from Changsha County didn't come.

"My lord, it's not that we can't defend Xiangyang City, but that our reinforcements haven't arrived yet. That's the point."

Li Yan didn't want to argue with Liu Biao, because when Liu Biao was angry, the argument would only die faster. The only way was to transfer the hatred and let Liu Biao blame this time on the responsibility for the delay in reinforcements.

Having said that, Liu Biao really reacted.

"Cai Mao, this bastard, it's been six days. Even if he crawled, he has climbed from Changsha to Xiangyang. He hasn't come yet. When he comes, I must punish him for offending him!"

Cai Zhong, who was standing beside Liu Biao, heard that Liu Biao wanted to punish his elder brother, and he felt very happy, and even cursed that it would be best to dismiss Cai Mao, so that the Cai family could return to his hands.

But Cai Zhong was also smart, knowing that Liu Biao had no choice but to stand up hastily and say something to Liu Biao.

"My lord, don't panic, we still haven't brought out our trump card yet."

Cai Zhong opened his mouth to speak, causing Liu Biao's eyes to fall on Cai Zhong, and then he remembered something, and his face lit up immediately.

"Yes, yes, how could I forget this, quickly, bring that woman up!"

Chapter 513 Reunion

"Okay, I've brought her to the city a long time ago, and I can pull her up now."

Cai Zhong, who had been prepared for a long time, was like a sycophant. Immediately after Liu Biao finished speaking, he shook his hand, and then a few servants quickly lifted the heavily tied Cai Yao up.

In order to hug Liu Biao's thigh, Cai Zhong was naturally prepared. Now that he is in the position of master Bo, he has status in the current Cai family. It is nothing to tie Cai Yao out of the Cai family.

As soon as Liu Biao saw Cai Yao being kidnapped and tied up, he felt a little pity for Cai Yao. After all, she was a delicate beauty, so she was tied up by Cai Zhong.

However, Liu Biao knew what was going on at this time, and he would not use Cai Yao as a shield just because of his pity.

He pushed Cai Yao, and quickly walked to the battlements, and then shouted hard towards the city.

"Liu Zheng, look who this is!"

Although Liu Biao spoke loudly, the battlefield was noisy, and the opposite side was so far away, how could Liu Zheng hear Liu Biao's words, he couldn't hear them at all.

After Liu Biao yelled a few words, he found that there was no response at all. Only then did he realize that the other party probably couldn't hear what he said, and then turned his head and said to Cai Zhong beside him.

"Several of you, shout with me and make sure Liu Zheng can hear you."

Soon, Cai Zhong, Li Yan and a dozen or so started roaring loudly on the tower.

Although their voices were still not very loud, their actions quickly attracted the attention of Tai Shici, Liu Zheng and his group outside the city.

"My lord, look quickly, what Li Yan and the others on the tower are doing!"

After Tai Shici saw the situation of the tower, he immediately said something to Liu Zheng. Liu Zheng had actually discovered the accident on the tower, but he didn't understand what people like Liu Biao were doing. Now seeing Tai Shici Ask, and have to answer.

"I don't know, what Liu Biao is doing, how did he grab a woman."

As Liu Zheng was talking, he was shocked when he saw the face of the woman in Liu Biao's hand.

"Cai Yao!"

Although the distance is far away, how could Liu Zheng misread Cai Yao's appearance? After seeing Cai Yao, Liu Zheng was shocked and immediately ordered to stop the attack and let the soldiers who rushed out, at this time, Ming Jin withdrew his troops and called back.

When his troops retreated from the city of Xiangyang, Liu Zheng stepped forward to listen to what Liu Biao and the others had to say.

Liu Biao on the tower was also a little apprehensive at first, worried that Liu Zheng would not give up his attack because of a woman. After all, it was not uncommon in ancient times to abandon his wife and son, especially those with status. Dominance, sometimes, simply ignores hostage wives and children in enemy hands.

However, at this moment, Liu Biao only showed a calm expression after seeing Liu Zheng under the city actually made the soldiers who were attacking madly retreat.

And finally realized that Liu Zheng really valued the life of this woman in his hands.

With this trump card, Liu Biao became somewhat unscrupulous.

"Liu Zheng, do you know who this woman in my hand is?"

Seeing Liu Zheng approaching, Liu Biao on the tower took the initiative to speak to Liu Zheng.

"If I didn't know, I wouldn't let my people back down."

Liu Zheng answered Liu Biao calmly, but then, his eyes moved away from Liu Biao and stayed on Cai Yao who was tied up.

Although Cai Yao was tied up with ropes, her face paled, and Cai Yao was a little at a loss because of seeing Liu Zheng. This was the first time they met since they parted, and under such a situation, Cai Yao lowered her head ,in silence.

There seemed to be tears in the eyes.

Seeing that Cai Yao didn't look up at him, Liu Zheng took the initiative to greet Cai Yao.

"Cai Yao, long time no see. Do you know how long I've been looking for you? You're home, why didn't you send someone to tell me? Why did you leave without saying goodbye? I have too many things I want to ask you."

Liu Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and said everything he wanted to say.

However, Cai Yao did not answer Liu Zheng, and it was Liu Biao who answered Liu Zheng.

"Okay, traitor, I don't have time to listen to you talking here. Since you know who this person is in my hands, then retreat. Otherwise, I can't guarantee your woman's safety."

Liu Biao didn't care about the story between Liu Zheng and Cai Yao, all he wanted was for Liu Zheng to retreat, and as long as Cai Yao was in his hands, Liu Zheng would definitely submit obediently.

"My woman?"

At this time, Liu Zheng didn't understand the meaning of these words in Liu Biao's mouth.

But he didn't pay attention to these details, and smiled instead.

"Liu Biao, you are really interesting. Her name is Cai Yao, and she is the sister of your general Cai Mao. You use your general's sister to threaten me to retreat? Have you been kicked out of your head by a donkey?"

"Although Cai Yao and I are friends, do you really think that if I use a woman to blackmail me, I will be able to let Xiangyang City go?"

Liu Zheng smiled coldly, showing a look of no fear at all, which surprised Liu Biao on the tower.

But at this time, Cai Zhong, who was standing beside him, immediately jumped out and added something.

"Liu Zheng, a mere woman, of course I can't blackmail you, but what if it's your son? You don't know, my sister is pregnant with your child. Did you see that the doll in my hand is you? son!"

After Cai Zhong finished speaking, he lifted a little doll from under the battlements, but a two-year-old child was not big at all, and Cai Zhong, an adult, easily lifted it up, because Cai Zhong lifted it with a bit of strength, Obviously this method was not friendly, and it made the doll cry.