Zhao Tong first issued the first order, ordering his troops to quickly go outside Xiangwu City to launch a siege and build massive fortifications.

After receiving the order, he hurriedly rushed to the city without stopping. Dai Ling, who was currently kneeling on the city wall and looking down at the gathering of Shu troops below, saw a look of worry on his face unconsciously.

"The enemy's behavior doesn't look like they're going to attack by force, does it?"

Seeing the Shu army gathering on the outskirts of the city and building fortifications, it was obvious to Dai Ling, who was experienced in combat, that the enemy was unwilling to attack the city.

This clearly shows that they are planning to besiege the city!

Otherwise, what's the point of repairing fortifications?

"What else is Zhao Tong doing in his mind?"

"Could it be that he is planning to use this opportunity to besiege Xiangwu and gather reinforcements?"

"But as far as the current situation is concerned, Didao and Longsang City are facing extremely serious threats from the Qiang and Di tribes. General Fei won't be able to send troops for reinforcements for a while, right?"

For a moment, he unconsciously fell into deep thought, and the considerations of the other party's various plans constantly appeared in his mind.

After thinking about it for a long time, he still had some doubts.

Still somewhat failed to keep up with Zhao Tong's thinking.

He led his people to invade in a large scale. Instead of forcibly attacking the city, what was his decision to besiege the city on a large scale?

However, doubts were doubts, so Dai Ling could only order his soldiers to strengthen their vigilance. Beware that this was a trick of the Shu army's suspicious soldiers. In order to lower their own vigilance, they suddenly launched a large-scale attack on the city.

He did not dare to send his troops out of the city to meet the enemy and test him!

The key to this is that the military strength is not dominant.

He simply did not dare to take the initiative to lead his troops to fight against Zhao Tong in the field.

In fact, in the past few years of confrontation, Zhao Tong's overall planning and military strategy were too top-notch, and he repeatedly used weak troops to put them in a passive position and gain the upper hand.

Now the offensive and defensive momentum is different!

Instead, Zhao Tong arrived with a force several times his own. Dai Ling knew that if he took the initiative to open the city to fight this time, he would probably be wiped out by him.

Awed by his past achievements, Dai Ling could not help but feel a trace of fear deep in his heart.

This time, we only dared to defend passively and did not dare to lead our troops out of the city to explore the enemy's true intentions.

Without the interference of the guards in the city, the Han soldiers who had already gathered around Xiangwu City were full of energy, passion and efficiency.

Although the sun was blazing high in the sky, the temperature was extremely high.

The faces and foreheads of every soldier wielding sickles, shovels and other tools were faintly covered with sweat.

But they are still working enthusiastically, as if they are tireless machines!

This scene made Dai Ling, who was always standing on the top of the city with his head bowed and watching, see this, and his face showed a deep fear unconsciously, and he muttered:

"The progress of the Shu army is so fast?"

"The weather was so hot, but the formation of their fortifications was maintained very tightly."

"You can't find any flaws at all."

"There are no soldiers in the army to complain. This is obviously an elite army of iron-blooded soldiers!"

"Zhao Tong's ability to control his subordinates is really extraordinary!"

Seeing that the Han army was building fortifications outside the city, there were also tight patrol formations cruising around at all times, always on guard for the defenders in the city to open their doors and harass them.

This made Dai Ling's heart suddenly sink.

"I'm afraid this battle won't be easy!"

Dai Ling then pondered secretly.

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And after working overtime day and night, in a day or two the main troops of the Han army completed the construction of the fortifications around Xiangwu.

Layers of horse-repelling formations and sharp bamboos buried in deep pits.

There are arrow arrays on both sides, and the crossbowmen are ready.

As long as the defenders in the city are timid and leave the city, they will almost instantly enjoy a "volley of thousands of arrows" flying in the sky.

It can cause heavy casualties to the enemy!

Not only that, Zhao Tong also arranged for Xiliang cavalry led by Pang De and Ma Dai to be deployed on the flanks of the fortifications.

After the rain of arrows, Zai led his cavalry to dive, which was enough for the Xiangwu defenders to experience a visual feast that they would never forget.

Dai Ling looked down at these layers of densely packed, web-like defenses, and couldn't help but feel a numbness in his scalp!

This time he had already missed the perfect opportunity to leave the city and attack proactively.

Now that the enemy's defense has been completed, I am afraid that if I attack again, I will have to wait to become a hedgehog.

With the siege of Xiangwu completed, Liu Yin, the general in charge of the matter, quickly rushed to the main tent to report.

As soon as he entered the tent, he saw General Zhao Tong, dressed in military uniform, sitting upright at the head of the column. Next to him, a woman with a slim waist, almond-shaped eyebrows, and a face as cold as frost, who looked quite heroic, stood on one side.

This woman is naturally the daughter of Zhao Ang. Zhao Ying had previously disguised herself as a man and joined Zhao Tong's army because she admired Zhao Tong's nature of caring for the people.

Since this identity was revealed, all the generals under his command were somewhat shocked.

Liu Yin naturally recognized it too!

However, after getting along with him for a long time, he also knew that Zhao Ying was indeed quite resourceful, and his general also trusted him quite a bit.

Liu Yin did not hide anything at this moment, with a serious expression on his face, he raised his hands and reported loudly: "General Qi, you ordered the soldiers of all ministries to build fortifications and siege the city. The general has already completed the construction."

"It's enough to stop even a single bird from flying out of the city!"

After saying this, a strong smile appeared on his face.

He spoke with extreme confidence and determination.

It's as if he really doesn't know how to use a fork.

Hearing this, Zhao Tong naturally understood the character of his generals very well. He knew that Liu Yin was quite impatient and arrogant, but he would not act without aim, since he was so confident this time.

He no longer worried about changes in the siege.

"good!"

"You, Zixiu, will be fully responsible for the siege of the city. My request is very simple. Lock Xiangwu to death and cut off all contact with the outside world."

Zhao Tong immediately responded very solemnly.

"Here!"

After the order was passed, Liu Yin also looked calm and retreated.

After waiting for him to leave, Zhao Ying, who had been silent for a long time, finally let out his sweet voice, like a beautiful cuckoo, and said in a low voice:

"General, what is the purpose of your siege?"

After finishing her words, she also asked a question that confused all the generals.

After hearing this, Zhao Tong turned his head and smiled at her. Apparently he had no intention of hiding it, so he responded with a smile:

"What do Aying think my intentions are?"

As soon as he finished speaking, seeing that he came over to test himself, Zhao Ying seemed to be deep in thought for a moment. After about a while, he slowly said:

"The general is besieging and not attacking, is he trying to slow down his plans for Longxi?"
Chapter completed!