Zhao Yun was originally sent to pretend to attack Shangyong, but then Liu Jing transferred him to Shu to participate in the capture of Bashu. Zhao Yun did not follow the march of the main force in Jingzhou, but led more than a thousand people from Jiangxi under the leadership of Deng Zhi.

He crossed over from the north of Yang County. He originally wanted to join Huang Zhong's army in Wuyang County, but unexpectedly he arrived by chance and rescued Huang Zhong.

Zhao Yun raised his spear and shouted sternly: "If you don't want to live, come up here and die!"

Zhao Yun fought alone against Cao Cao's army of more than 100,000 men in Nanjun. The news had already spread all over the world, and his reputation was also very loud in Bashu. When all the troops saw that he was as brave as a tiger, and heard that he was actually Zhao Yun, who was the most brave in the world, they couldn't help but feel fear.

, one after another retreated.

At this time, Wu Yi saw that Huang Zhong's troops were quickly gathering. He knew that the chance of a night attack had been lost, so he ordered: "Withdraw the troops!"

The Yizhou Army quickly withdrew. Zhao Yun's troops were weak and did not pursue him. He waited until the Yizhou Army had completely withdrawn before turning his horse and running towards Huang Zhong.

At this time, Huang Zhong's army had gradually recovered from the chaos and was quickly assembling the entire team. However, there were only about 4,000 people left, less than half. This made Huang Zhong extremely frustrated. He was defeated so much in this battle.

miserable.

Yan Yan next to him comforted him and said: "This battle didn't last long, so it shouldn't be so tragic. I think many soldiers have escaped. If we gather them slowly, they will be able to find them again."

Huang Zhong sighed. No matter how much he could recover, he lost this battle too cowardly. He was unexpectedly attacked. He had never encountered such a thing.

At this time, Zhao Yun urged his horse forward, cupped his hands and asked: "Is the old general okay?"

Huang Zhong stepped forward and returned the salute. Then he remembered that Zhao Yun had not followed them into Shu, and he couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Where did Zilong come from?"

"I entered Sichuan on the orders of Zhou Mu and went to the north of Jiangyang County. I originally wanted to meet the old general in Wuyang County, but I didn't expect to encounter a battle."

Huang Zhong became more and more surprised. He sighed, "This is really God's will. God sent Zilong to save us and also saved my reputation. Please accept my courtesy."

After saying that, Huang Zhong dismounted and knelt down to salute. Zhao Yun quickly dismounted and helped him up, "Old General, you can't help me!"

Seeing that he refused to accept the courtesy, Huang Zhong became more and more grateful. He patted Zhao Yun's arm and introduced Yan Yan to him: "This is General Yan. He was formerly the prefect of Baling. He is highly skilled in martial arts and is the most brave among the three armies!"

Zhao Yun was pleased to receive the gift and said, "It turns out that the old general is the Grand Administrator Yan who is known as the Bashu Southern Sword. Zhao Yun has admired him for a long time."

Yan Yan had long heard of Zhao Yun's reputation. After Lu Bu's death, he was recognized as the best general in the world. Even Ma Chao of Xiliang was amazed that Zhao Yun fought his way out of Cao Cao's hundreds of thousands of troops. He felt ashamed. How dare Yan Yan do this?

Talking about martial arts skills in front of Zhao Yun

Huang Zhong's introduction made him feel ashamed, but Zhao Yun knew that his reputation made him quite proud. Yan Yan quickly saluted and said: "Yan Yan has long admired General Zhao's reputation. I didn't expect that he would be saved by the general today. Yan Yan

Yan is grateful."

The two exchanged polite words, and then Zhao Yun asked Huang Zhong, "Excuse me, old general, what should we do next?"

Huang Zhong sighed, "We don't have enough troops, and Wu Yi is a good strategist. Let's wait for the Zhou Mu to arrive before we discuss countermeasures!"

Zhao Yun nodded, "It's important to gather the scattered soldiers first."

Huang Zhong had the same intention. He immediately sent out twenty patrol teams to collect the fleeing defeated Jingzhou soldiers. As daybreak came, stragglers returned one after another, and finally reorganized the army, which numbered about 8,000 people. In other words, this

In the first battle, he lost two thousand soldiers and a lot of mules and horses. Although it was not a heavy loss, it also made Huang Zhong depressed.

Huang Zhong did not dare to stay in Wuyang County, so he immediately led his army south. On the afternoon of the next day, they finally waited until the main force of the Jingzhou navy arrived.

In the cabin, Liu Jing listened quietly to Huang Zhong's narration. After Huang Zhong finished speaking, he sighed and said guiltily: "In my humble position, I believed the enemy's words of surrender and lost my vigilance. As a result, I was attacked by the enemy and defeated. I asked the state pastor to punish me."

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Liu Jing shook his head, "Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers. The veteran general does not need to take it to heart."

Liu Jing smiled at Zhao Yun again and said, "How come General Zhao came by such a coincidence to save General Huang?"

Zhao Yun spread his hands and said with a smile: "It can only be said to be God's will, and I can't explain it."

Everyone laughed. At this time, Yan Yan said: "I'd like to inform Zhou Mu that Wuyang City is tall and strong. Wu Yi is experienced and has a heavy army with sufficient food. The city is difficult to break and there is nothing we can do."

Just after Yan Yan finished speaking, Sima Yi next to him smiled slightly and said: "I have a plan. Taking Wuyang City will be easy."

Huang Zhong and Yan Yan looked at each other, both of them were overjoyed, and quickly said: "Please give me some advice from your military advisor on how to make a plan?"

Sima Yi smiled and whispered a few words. Huang Zhong and Yan Yan praised him repeatedly, and even Liu Jing nodded slightly. Sima Yi lived up to his reputation, and he really had something in his heart.

.........

Early the next morning, the main warships of the Jingzhou Army continued their mighty march north. One thousand and five hundred warships filled up their sails and sailed northward. The sails were overwhelming and covered the river. When the massive fleet passed outside Wuyang City,

On the river, the defenders on the city changed their colors in horror, with fear in their eyes. They had never seen such a spectacular fleet.

Even Wu Yi's expression changed drastically. His eyes were filled with worry. Although he knew that Liu Jing was leading an army to march westward, he did not expect it to be so huge. The fleet stretched for hundreds of miles. How many troops should there be? Can Bashu be saved?

At this time, deputy general Deng Xian stepped forward and said: "General, something seems to be wrong! The Jingzhou army does not care about Wuyang County, but went directly to attack Chengdu."

Wu Yi nodded, he also saw that the opponent was a fleet and would not consider such things as logistics being cut off. He was ordered to go south to defend Wuyang County, which was obviously a mistake. If Chengdu fell, they would be doomed, and Chengdu only had two

Ten thousand troops may not be able to defend it!

Thinking of this, he said to Deng Xian: "I must immediately lead my army back to Chengdu for reinforcements. You and General Leng can lead four thousand troops to defend Wuyang City. If the Jingzhou army is defeated, you can intercept them."

"I humbly obey orders!"

Wu Yi was so anxious that he gave a few instructions to Lingbao and led an army of 15,000 people to rush back to Chengdu by land.

Thirty miles away from Wuyang City, Huang Zhong and Yan Yan set up camp again. It was only three miles away from where they were attacked a few days ago. It was a relatively hidden valley. Their hidden troops were in the valley, waiting for Wuyang.

News from county spies.

The valley was relatively empty, and Huang Zhong's army had set up hundreds of large tents. In one of the Chinese army's tents, Huang Zhong and Yan Yan were listening to a local guide's story.

The guide was a woodcutter in his sixties. He had been collecting firewood in this area for nearly forty years and knew every plant and tree inside out. He took a sip of water and said with a smile: "This mountain range is called Wushan, because Wuyang is located in the north of the mountain range.

It got its name because there are many ravines in the valley. This valley is called Bird Valley in our local area. There are many birds in the valley every autumn. Like the Calabash Valley in front, it is a death valley with only one opening.

After passing Wuyang County, there is another slightly gentle hilly mountain range called Pengshan, which is said to be the burial place of Peng Zu. After these two mountains, there is an endless plain."

Huang Zhong knew all this. Yan Yan told him, and he asked patiently: "Is there a place to hide troops in Pengshan, like this valley?"

The old guide thought for a moment and said: "There is a valley called the Hidden Soldiers Valley, but it is not on the official road. It is two miles away from the official road. It can be passed through a small road. It is enough to hide more than ten thousand soldiers."

Huang Zhong quickly spread out the map, and the guide stepped forward and found the Hidden Soldier Valley. "It's right here. Next to it is an abandoned official road. I often go there to collect firewood."

Huang Zhong nodded. This seat was very good. It was just the place he needed to hide his troops. He asked again: "Is there any other way to the Hidden Soldiers Valley? I mean, it doesn't pass through Wuyang City."

The guide laughed and said, "Why is there no road? You can take a small path to get around. I know at least three small roads."

At this time, a soldier rushed to the big tent and reported: "General Qi, Wu Yi led the army to leave the city. The scout said there are about fifteen thousand people."

Huang Zhong and Yan Yan exchanged glances, and both of them smiled. As expected, Wu Yi found that there was no point in guarding Wuyang and withdrew his troops back to Chengdu. Yan Yan smiled and said: "The next step is for us to take action."

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Wuyang City originally had Liu Sui as the chief general and Lingbao as the deputy general. After Liu Sui was killed by Huang Zhong, all his subordinates were taken away by Zhang Ren and were not handed over to Lingbao. This made Lingbao unhappy. According to

Yizhou's military regulations stipulated that those in charge of 5,000 troops could be promoted to captain. If Lingbao accepted Liu Sui's subordinates, his subordinates would exceed 5,000 and be promoted to captain. Obviously Wu Yi did not give him this opportunity.

When Wu Yi led his army back to the north, Lingbao finally understood Wu Yi's intention. Wu Yi appointed his general Deng Xian as the chief general of Wuyang County, while Lingbao remained his deputy general because Deng Xian was a school captain and a high-ranking officer.

Got him

First level, so he could only obey Deng Xian's orders, which made Lingbao very dissatisfied, but he did not dare to express his dissatisfaction, so he turned a blind eye to military affairs and let Deng Xian do whatever he wanted.

Just at dusk the next day after Wu Yi led his army northward, Lingbao hurried to the city wall. Deng Xian was patrolling on top of the city. He heard that Lingbao had an urgent military situation to find him. He felt a little strange. Why did this person come to him again?

Have you made progress?

Deng Xian ordered someone to invite Lingbao and asked, "What's the matter with General Leng?"

Lingbao cupped his fists and smiled: "I just heard that the patrol found a Jingzhou baggage team crossing the border and heading north. Is this possible?"

Deng Xian nodded, "It is true. There are about a thousand people driving two thousand ox carts north, on another road that does not pass us."

"The ox-carts move slowly and cannot go very far. Doesn't General Deng want to intercept these ox-carts?"

Deng Xian frowned and said, "General Wu ordered us to hold on to the city. I don't want to get into trouble. I advise General Leng to calm down and stop thinking wildly."

Lingbao hit a wall and said angrily: "I don't want any business that comes to my door. I really think of myself as a person."

"What did you say?" Deng Xian glared at him and said.

"nothing!"

Lingbao turned around and walked away. Watching him go away, Deng Xian snorted heavily and said to himself: "Even if a hundred Liu Sui die, it won't be your turn!"

Not long after, a soldier came rushing to report: "Report to General Deng, General Leng opened the east city gate without authorization and led his headquarters out of the city."
Chapter completed!