Chapter 714 Tell Me, How Do We Defend This City?

Tonight, there was some restlessness among the barbarian army.

It's not because of fear or uneasiness, but because...through the story of the Wutu Bone Cave Master, all the barbarian soldiers learned that there was no "explosive" under their feet, and Zhuge Liang and the Shu army never intended to harm them. them.

For a time, the entire barbarian army couldn't help but be in an uproar.

"Thanks to the return of the young master, otherwise, this Zhuge military advisor will really be wronged..."

"Yes, we came with the intention of slaughtering the city and plundering it, but this Zhuge military advisor can clearly blow us all up in an instant, but...but...he never thought of harming us. This is repaying evil with kindness. This is the Han Dynasty. Highly righteous among people?"

"I heard that Mr. Zhuge was talking to the king and wanted to give us the Han people's farming and new farm equipment so that we can plant the land in Nanzhong, so that we no longer have to worry about hunting and starving. He also wanted to We have preserved the great clans in Nanzhong and allowed our barbarian generals to serve as officials in the imperial court. From now on, our Nanzhong will no longer be a barbarian barren land, and we will also have a place in the imperial court."

"What else? This Mr. Zhuge also said that we should select an unworthy flying army from the elites of our barbarians, and then join the Han army and eat the imperial food. Even the young and old in this army can Moved to the interior, farmed the land, and lived in a big house. I heard that fine salt can be added to the food, which is really delicious. This Mr. Zhuge is really a good man--"

Discussions like this almost filled the entire barbarian camp that night.

It stands to reason that whether it is selecting unworthy flying troops or selecting barbarians to serve as officials in the court, these should have been rejected by big landowners such as Meng Huo, but they could not withstand Zhuge Liang's heavy promises to them.

The simple statement "govern the barbarians with the barbarians, and rule the barbarians with the barbarians" makes all the major tribes heartily join...

Although they grew up in this barbaric land, it was barren. Who wouldn't want to live in a more prosperous place if given the opportunity? Who wouldn’t want to move their entire family north? Not to mention, Zhuge Liang also brought them new agricultural technology and productivity.

In fact, even according to the original wheel of history, Meng Huo was sincerely convinced after being captured and manipulated by Zhuge Liang seven times.

After the surrender, he even served as the censor Zhongcheng of the Shu Han court in Chengdu. It can be said that he had all the dignity and face. For this...Meng Huo was happy!

This also indirectly promoted peace among the barbarians and the stability of the Shu Han rear.

——Apply both kindness and power, reward and punish appropriately, use barbarians to rule barbarians, and barbarians to rule barbarians!

At the same time, there is a dynamite bag that creates something out of nothing and nothing out of something.

In just one night, Zhuge Liang's prestige among the barbarians was at its peak——

Impressed!

Wolong, with one person, one fan and one cart, made the barbarians sincerely convinced and surrendered wholeheartedly——

On the other hand, Zhuge Liang didn't have much thought to celebrate at this time. Since nightfall, he stayed in Cheng Yu's tent, as if he was trying hard to find something.

At this time, Guan Suo opened the door curtain and walked slowly inside.

Speaking of which, Guan Suo finally ended his discussion with his father-in-law Meng Huo about the "tiger whip". Meng Huo was very satisfied, and immediately several unlucky tigers were killed.

Of course, that's not the point.

The point is that after leaving the tent of the Barbarian King Meng Huo, Guan Suo came to look for Zhuge Liang. Seeing Zhuge Liang searching in the tent like this, he couldn't help but asked: "Zhuge Military Advisor, now everyone in the barbarian army is yearning for Zhuge Liang." After admiring the appearance of the military advisor, everyone was eager to meet and chat with him. Why is the military advisor here? Isn't Cao's confidant Cheng Yu dead? Military advisor Zhuge is staying in his tent. , what else are you searching for?”

Indeed, from Guan Suo's point of view, Cheng Yu was dead and the game with him had come to an end. Why did Military Advisor Zhuge still hold on to him so hard?

"I'm looking for his handwriting..." Zhuge Liang said softly. His searching movements remained unchanged, as if he wanted to open every crevice and every bookcase.

"Handwriting?" Guan Suo was still confused.

Zhuge Liang continued to explain, "I want to imitate Cheng Yu's handwriting..."

"What?" Guan Suo was shocked.

Zhuge Liang's words continued, "Although Cheng Yu died and the barbarians surrendered, the war in Hanzhong is still going on. Since the barbarians intend to help us and march north to attack Wei, I will make careful plans and arrangements for them to help them establish. Therefore, in order to make Cao Cao's thief careless, I must find Cheng Yu's handwriting and imitate it, and deliver a letter to Cao Cao about the southern barbarian invasion and the fall of Chengdu. In this way, the barbarian army will be defeated. Only then can the Northern Expedition move forward unimpeded and deliver a fatal blow to the Cao thief at the most critical moment!"

this…

Undoubtedly, Zhuge Liang's words were shocking and deafening to Guan Suo's ears.

It turned out that when he was immersed in the joy of victory, Zhuge Military Advisor had already set his sights very far. In this regard... He was the same as his fourth brother, always taking one step forward, looking far ahead, and planning far ahead——

When Guan Suo thought of this, Zhuge Liang suddenly laughed. It turned out that he finally found Cheng Yu's handwriting.

It was a copy of "Wu Zi's Art of War". When Cheng Yu was a barbarian, he would flip through this "Wu Zi's Art of War" when he had nothing to do, and even annotated his moral experience on it.

This made Zhuge Liang see hope and the last straw that broke Ni Wei's life!

But…

Guan Suo couldn't help but question: "Everyone's handwriting is unique. Even if it was taught by a master, the handwriting is completely different. If Zhuge Military Master wants to imitate Cheng Yu's handwriting, can he do it in such a short time?" ?”

It seems that Guan Suo is doubtful. It is almost impossible to perfectly copy and imitate the handwriting of a "dead man" in such a short time.

Unexpectedly, Zhuge Liang smiled faintly and said, "The great Han rules the world with filial piety. When your fourth brother fought against your father in the name of being a treasonous son, and was criticized by the people of the world, how could we have thought at that time? , Can your fourth brother really single-handedly make Yunchang guard against arrogance and impatience, and become the true and invincible commander and god of war he is today?"

ah…

Zhuge Liang's words stunned Guan Suo.

However, Zhuge Liang's words continued, "And you, I heard about this beauty trick. You single-handedly fought against six women, including two women from the opposing camp, and finally saved Huawan and made her even more infatuated. For you, it can be said that you can turn the tide and help the building from falling! But before that, who would have thought of such an ending? Who would have guessed that you can let people around you? All the beauties are in peace and working together! How do you do this?"

this…

Faced with Zhuge Liang's question, Guan Suo "chirped" his mouth, and then said in deep thought, "Perhaps, it's because I didn't just go... and so on... the most important thing is... I also lost my mind..."

"That's right!" Zhuge Liang nodded slowly, "Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as you are determined. If you can do something with your heart, I can do the same with my heart..."

While he was talking, he had already unfolded the "Wu Zi's Art of War" and even tried to analyze Cheng Yu's handwriting to Guan Suo.

"What a calm and restrained handwriting!"

"It is indeed difficult to imitate, but time is too tight. No matter what tonight, I have to master the essence and habits of this handwriting——"

At this moment, Zhuge Liang's eyes were filled with light, that kind of extremely tenacious light.

He has begun to write slowly, and every stroke he draws is extremely cautious, as if he is conquering a steep mountain and must do it——

But seeing Zhuge Liang writing and copying, Guan Suo felt nothing but admiration.

For a moment, he had the feeling that his fourth brother and Zhuge Liang were completely different people.

In other words, their wisdom is completely different...

It's like one of them is always on the light side, shining the world with sunshine;

The other one is in the darkest place, using the ultimate evil conspiracy to guide this era.

…

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Siege battles, from ancient times to the present, have always been the most cruel, just like two gladiators stabbing each other. Whoever can make the last stab will be the final winner.

And because in siege battles, the offensive and defensive strengths are not equal, so... Since ancient times, siege battles have been particularly harsh on the attackers, requiring great determination and a strong psychology to resist the fear of death.

Precisely, whether it is determination or psychology, these are the most tenacious characteristics and style of the Guan family army created by Guan Yu.

"Dong dong dong——"

The sound of war drums thundered through the sky.

"Kill, get on top——"

"Ladder, ladder—"

"The first one to get there will be rewarded——"

At the foot of Chang'an City, the Guan Army, as the attacking party, was already surging in like a tidal wave, their momentum was like a rainbow, and they were unstoppable.

The ladder spread out like a giant dragon, and countless warriors with strong skills scrambled to climb up.

Their eyes were firm and their faces were full of desire for victory. Every climb and every shout was filled with endless fighting spirit.

On the city wall, the soldiers of the Wei army who were defending the city were facing this wave of offensive that was like a tidal wave. They didn't know whether it was because of their own lack of troops or because of the "not to be touched" by the opponent's coach. The name is too powerful and majestic...

For a moment, inexplicable fear surged in their hearts.

Guan Jiajun's momentum was too strong, and the sense of oppression... seemed like even the air had become heavy and stagnant.

"withstand…"

"Where are the stones? Where are the crossbow arrows?"

"They are coming, shoot the arrows quickly, shoot the arrows -"

"ah--"

The soldiers of the Wei army instinctively resisted these rounds of attacks. Their hearts were beating wildly in their chests, as if they were about to break through the shackles of their chests. Every breath became difficult, their voices trembled, and even when they raised their arms, The shield hands were trembling.

They were frightened to the extreme, terrified to the extreme...

Under this growing sense of oppression, each of the Wei soldiers seemed to be shrouded in haze. They looked at the approaching enemies on the ladder. At this moment, they did not want to fight, they just wanted to go home and find Mother!

However, at this critical moment, when Chang'an City was almost on the verge of collapse, Xiahou Zizang, the commander on the city wall, waved his long sword in his hand, took the lead, held up his shield and rushed to the front, while blocking those who were about to climb up. The sergeant of the Guan family shouted loudly: "Stick to the position! For the sake of Wei and glory, stick to the position and never retreat, never retreat!"

It seems that with the current situation, just these few words are unable to arouse the fighting spirit of the Wei soldiers.

This Guan family army, which was like a divine soldier descended from heaven, brought too much shock and terror to the Wei army defending the city.

"Those who are afraid of the enemy will be killed——"

However, Xiahou Zizang suddenly raised his sword and chopped down a Wei soldier who was still hesitating.

He shouted in succession: "Combat supervisor, watch out, I'm at the front. Anyone who dares to retreat and try to escape from this tower will be killed without mercy. I will do the same, but listen up -"

"promise!"

This chorus of shouts from the war supervisors instantly boosted the spirits of the defenders whose morale had dropped to the bottom.

Originally, I wanted to escape for my life, but now...the road to escape has been blocked. Horizontal means death, and vertical means death, so you should be braver, right? At least if you die like this, your family will still have pensions!

Sure enough, inspired by Xiahou Zizang's shouts, the soldiers of the Wei army cheered up again. They gripped their weapons tightly and straightened their chests...

"Dong dong dong——"

As the war drums sounded again, the siege party rushed forward one after another.

The defenders also rushed forward like crazy, and the battle became particularly fierce for a while.

…

Guan Yu Danfeng, who was downstairs in Chang'an City, stared at Chang'an City with his eyes open and closed, holding the steel sword in his hand, his eyes like a sharp blade.

The deputy general Zhao Lei next to him had a troubled expression on his face. He looked at the city and sighed happily: "I didn't expect that Chang'an City, with only 2,000 defenders, would be so tough..."

"Go-" Guan Yu directly ordered Zhao Lei.

"No!" Zhao Lei immediately accepted the order and led his troops to join the siege.

In fact, Guan Yu only chanted the two words "You go". In fact, after these two words, Guan Yu had something else to say, but he had not yet chanted it.

What he wanted to say next was: "If you, Zhao Lei, can't do it, Guan will personally climb into the broken city first——"

That's right, since Guan Yu and the Guan Jiajun crossed Ziwu Valley to attack Chang'an, he has no way out!

Attack the city with all your strength——

unsuccessful--

Just become a benevolent——

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Over here, the war in Chang'an City is in full swing, and the fighting is particularly fierce.

Over there, more than 12,000 Jingzhou sergeants led by Guan Ping also launched a general attack on Hanzhong City.

Zhong Yao, who was stationed in Hanzhong City, was a great calligrapher. Faced with any situation... he would never change his expression even if the mountain collapsed.

Even during the decisive battle between Cao and Yuan, he went to Chang'an...almost single-handedly stabilized the chaotic situation in Guanzhong.

However, this time...he was really a little nervous...stretched...he couldn't hold it any longer.

"Qing Zhongsi, what's wrong, the Jingzhou army came from nowhere and suddenly came from the north gate..."

"Qing Zhongsi, it's not good. Jingzhou soldiers suddenly came out of the South City Gate... The South City Gate. Brothers... Brothers were caught off guard. The city gate has been captured and a counterattack is being organized."

"Qing Zhongsi, it's not good... there are Di people in the city, and they are working together inside and outside... There are many fires in the arsenal and archery tower in the city..."

"Qing Zhongsi, West City Gate... The enemies at West City Gate have already reached the top of the city. West City Gate needs support, needs support..."

Zhong Si Qing, Zhong Si Qing, Zhong Si Qing…

At this time, Zhong Yao's whole head was "buzzing" and his heart was in a state of confusion. He had too many, too many, too many questions, such as what is the Jingzhou soldiers who came from nowhere, what is the cooperation between inside and outside...

Fortunately, Zhong Yao is a great calligrapher and a man of culture, otherwise he would really be swearing.

——"Please translate for me, what do you mean by Jingzhou soldiers who don't know where they came from?" What is the internal and external cooperation? 』

After a brief period of panic and astonishment, Zhong Yao still showed the calmness and calmness that only a great calligrapher can have, and his face did not change even when Mount Tai collapsed in front of him.

"Why are you standing still? Go to the cities and hold on..."

"But every city gate is asking for help!"

Following the words of a lieutenant general, Zhong Yao waved his hand, "There are only three thousand people stationed in Hanzhong? Reinforcements are needed everywhere? Where are the reinforcements? Let each sect give up on reinforcements and hold on..."

Speaking of this, Zhong Yao's eyes became more and more piercing.

He further reminded, "Hanzhong is so close to Bashan. Even if we don't know what methods those Jingzhou soldiers used to sneak up to our Hanzhong and launch a surprise attack on our Hanzhong, as long as we can hold on for half an hour, your Majesty will be stationed in Bashan." The army will be able to come back to help. What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that you will not be rewarded by the king and you will not be rich in the world when you defend Hanzhong? "

Zhong Yao's voice became louder and louder, until it was almost a roar.

But the roar had its intended effect.

The heritage and gold content of the great calligrapher were perfectly explained at this moment...

"Nuo...Nuo——"

"It's an order—"

As soon as the lieutenants received their orders, they stepped out of the room and went to their respective posts. If the gate was lost, they would snatch it back. If the enemy climbed to the top of the city first, chop them down.

For a time, Hanzhong City, which was originally in chaos, miraculously calmed down.

call…

At this time, as all the lieutenants and bodyguards left the room, Zhong Yao just started breathing heavily. He was nervous. How could he not be nervous?

But at this time, you have to bite the bullet.

Huh, another deep exhale, he lifted up a broken stone tablet on the ground, and said lightly, "Old man, you will bless me, as usual, right?"

Having said this, he placed the stone tablet on the table and solemnly held it in his hand, as if performing some kind of ceremony.

It seems that the ritual brought about by this broken stone tablet can save him from danger every time.

After doing this, Zhong Yao equipped himself with his sword and hurried out. His bodyguards were already waiting at the door.

Zhong Yao asked: "Which city gate is the most urgent?"

The guard replied: "East City Gate, the one who attacked...the one who attacked the East City Gate seems...it seems to be Guan Ping, the son of Guan Yu..."

"Where is Guan Yu? Have you seen him?" Zhong Yao asked quickly,

At this time, his pupils had dilated to the extreme. He thought again, if Guan Yu appeared in Hanzhong at this time, then... then today's situation would not be able to be reversed by a calligrapher like him.

"I didn't see Guan Yu——"

With the words of the personal guard, the stone hanging high in Zhong Yao's heart finally fell to the ground safely.

"That's good... That's good..."

Zhong Yao groaned with relief, and then lowered his head and hurried to the east city gate to provide support.

But the moment he lowered his head, he seemed to feel something was wrong... It was the shadows, yes, a dark mass of shadows, but in broad daylight? Where can there be shadows?

Just when Zhong Yao was confused...

"Zhong... Zhong Siqing... Qing... Qing..."

A personal guard stuttered.

Zhong Yao turned his head to look at him, but saw that he seemed to be stunned, and his eyes were staring straight at the sky, as if there was something in the sky that frightened and terrified him to the extreme.

Zhong Yao couldn't help but raise his head and look up at the sky.

At this moment, he saw the sky, which was filled with countless huge flying balls, slowly floating and slowly falling...

They landed on the streets, at the end of the alleys, and on the eaves. Ladders made of hemp ropes were thrown down from them.

Then...

Then countless Jingzhou soldiers slid down the hemp ropes into the city and into every corner of Hanzhong City.

This scene was super...super, super...shocking!

So much so that even Zhong Yao, who remained calm despite the collapse of Mount Tai, could not help but stagger and fall to the ground.

"This is...this is..."

In his shocked voice, on his frightened face, he seemed to have an extremely strong idea subconsciously.

——This Hanzhong City...

——This Hanzhong City may not be able to be defended!

The entire Hanzhong City, the four gates were in danger, flying balls were everywhere, and divine soldiers were descending from the sky...

Zhong Yao could not help but ask himself.

This city? How can he defend it? How can he defend it?

Is there anyone who can tell him? How can he defend this Hanzhong City?

At this moment, even though Zhong Yao is a cultured man, he couldn't help but swear in his heart.

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…(End of this chapter)