The wind was bright and sunny, and birds were flying back and forth in the sky. The heavy snow last night covered the entire earth with a thin layer of gauze. Among the grass on the roadside, a gray rabbit was looking for food vigilantly.
Looking at the crowds on the road, it did not expect that at this time of year and in such weather, a large army would appear on the official road.
"Where is this place?" Long Fei personally led the army this time, followed by four generals: Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, Jiang Qin, and Pan Zhang. The number of the army was not large, only ten thousand, and there were no banners to cover the sky and the sun.
There was no sound of majestic war drums, and the soldiers just focused on their way. Although the weather cleared up, the biting cold wind was still unbearable.
Gan Ning looked around: "Not far ahead is Deng County, and beyond Deng County is Fancheng!"
Long Fei nodded: "So, we have entered Liu Biao's territory? Then why don't we see anyone?"
"Oops!" Zhou Tai sat on the horse, hunched up and covered his ears with his hands: "Who wants to come out in such a cold weather! It's just us!"
"Report...! Lord, find out clearly. There are 500 troops stationed in Deng County, all of them infantry!"
"Good!" Long Fei was overjoyed. Generally speaking, no princes have ever started a war in winter. Firstly, the weather is cold, secondly, the transportation of grain and grass is inconvenient, and thirdly, the journey is difficult. Therefore, wars usually take place in spring or autumn. Since Long Fei occupied
After Wancheng, Liu Biao did not pay attention. He even sent someone to ask for an audience with the emperor to test Long Fei. Long Fei showed weakness at every turn and was satisfied with everything. This made Liu Biao and everyone in Jingzhou feel happy.
Not only Liu Biao, Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao but also Zhang Yan all demanded that the emperor be moved elsewhere. Only Jingzhou Liu Biao fully supported Long Fei staying in Wancheng. Kuai Liang thought that Wancheng was also the seat of Jingzhou, and Long
Fei had just arrived, and it was difficult to make an enemy of them. According to Long Fei's performance, showing weakness to him was just the right time to gather Long Fei's subordinates. In this way, he not only had an additional northern barrier, but also held the emperor in his hands.
They thought well, but they underestimated Long Fei, his strength and ambition. Cai Mao had forgotten the pain of Sun Jian's 20,000 troops and nearly captured Xiangyang, and began to boast about his navy again. Only Fancheng guard general Wen
Pin did not think so. He thought that Long Fei was like a tiger and a wolf. He took advantage of the situation during Dong Zhuo's rebellion. Now he is holding His Majesty hostage and stranding him in Wancheng. His purpose is very clear, which is to occupy Wancheng to see the world and persuade Liu Biao to be careful. But Liu Biao disagreed and instead
Said Wenpin was timid.
Deng County was originally a small county, so the 500 infantrymen left behind were sent privately by Wen Pin in order to monitor Long Fei's actions. Long Fei quietly approached under the heavy snow, and the Deng County guard did not notice the approaching danger at all.
Still drinking and having fun in his own house.
Long Fei called Gan Ning: "General Gan, you are the commander-in-chief. What do you think of this battle?"
Gan Ning said: "We can send people to cut off the connection between Deng County and Fancheng. First destroy Deng County, then surprise the city with troops, and then use heavy troops to defend Xiangjiang. This will stop Liu Biao's idea of reinforcement. Fancheng will be isolated and helpless and can be defeated in a single battle!"
"We only have 10,000 troops. Where can we get the heavy troops?" Zhou Tai asked.
Gan Ning smiled and said: "Liu Biao's defender, if we surround Fancheng, he will not dare to send troops for reinforcements. He will only let Cai Mao intercept the Xiangjiang River with his navy. No heavy troops are needed, a thousand men are enough!"
Long Fei nodded: "As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you will be victorious in a hundred battles. General, does he know how many soldiers and horses there are in Fancheng and who is leading them?"
"We have five thousand soldiers and horses, guarding the general Wenpin!" Gan Ning immediately replied: "This Wenpin is famous for his bravery and can be regarded as a general in Jingzhou. However, he is not from the Jingzhou clan and cannot be reused by Liu Biao. Although he is named a general, he has only
Five thousand soldiers and horses! What? My lord wants to recruit them?"
"Hahaha..." Long Fei laughed and nodded frequently.
According to Gan Ning's instructions, Pan Zhang and Jiang Qin led their troops to bypass Deng County and cut off the connection between Deng County and Fancheng. When Gan Ning's army suddenly appeared at the gate of Deng County, the drunken guard was still there.
Before he woke up, the deputy general had no choice but to pour a basin of cold water on him, which woke up the general. When he learned that tens of thousands of troops were surrounding him, the general was shocked: "What should we do? What should we do?"
The deputy general said: "My lord, immediately send someone to Fancheng to ask for reinforcements and mobilize the people to garrison in the city to await reinforcements!"
The guard general climbed up to the top of the city and looked at the dense enemy troops below. His legs softened and he almost collapsed on the ground: "Where is the army coming from, Cao Cao or Yuan Shu?"
"Sir, they are Wancheng Longfei's soldiers and horses!"
"What? Long Fei dares to come and attack us?" The guard couldn't believe it.
Cheng Zhoutai held a big sword in his hand, rode forward, and pointed the big sword at the city: "Listen to me, those on the city, and those who know how to do it should quickly open their arms and surrender. When we get in, no chickens or dogs will be left behind!"
The guard looked carefully: "Who is this person?"
Someone said: "Gan Ning and Zhou Tai were originally captains under Huang Zu, the governor of Jiangxia. Because they were dissatisfied with Huang Zu, they led their eight hundred soldiers to Chang'an and surrendered to Long Fei."
"Oh! It turns out to be the Jinfan thief!" The guard actually knew about it, which was somewhat surprising: "A mere cavalry captain actually got a general under Long Fei's command. It's really a joke!"
"Report...! Sir, Long Fei's troops were also found at the north gate. All the people we sent for help were intercepted and killed!"
At this time, the guard finally sat down on the ground. From Deng County to Fancheng, it is less than fifty miles and can be reached by horseback in an hour or two. Although he is not very sure of guarding Deng County, it is still possible to guard Deng County for two hours.
, just waiting for Wenpin's army to arrive and cooperate inside and outside, there may be a chance of winning. Unexpectedly, they have already ambushed their men and intercepted their own envoys. Now Deng County is isolated and helpless. What should we do?
"Have you thought about it? Grandpa, my patience is limited!" Zhou Tai rode back and forth under the city: "This is a battle, it is a happy surrender!"
The guard general was running around anxiously. He only had 500 infantry in his hand. He was definitely unable to defeat him, and he couldn't even think of escaping. He turned around and looked at everyone. The county magistrate, county lieutenant, and county magistrate all lowered their heads. Several centurions around him
He also bowed his head and remained silent. Gan Ning smiled slightly. This guard, who refused to surrender or fight, was obviously still undecided. In this case, he would give them some more information. With a slight wave of his hand, all the troops shouted, and then
Following Gan Ning's gesture, they began to move forward step by step. The troop of ten thousand people stepped on the neat steps, sonorous and powerful, rumbling on the snow.
The guard's heart also jumped with these steps. The defenders were trembling all over and took a few steps back unconsciously. When the county magistrate saw it, he trembled and said: "My lord, Long Fei is a tiger and a wolf. I am waiting for these soldiers and horses."
It's useless in front of him, otherwise... we surrender, right?"
The guard was already incoherent: "No, okay, you guys, do it yourself! I'll go back and rest!"
Deng County surrendered without a fight. Long Fei's army headed for Fancheng without stopping. It wasn't until Long Fei began to lead the troops that he understood the truth. There are millions of lions, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses are coming at every turn. A million troops, these
It's all nonsense. Not to mention how many people there were in the world during the Han Dynasty, just how much food the millions of troops needed every day. Have the scriptwriters of the TV series calculated it? As the saying goes: When a person reaches a thousand people, the sky is boundless; when a person exceeds ten thousand, the sky is boundless.
Along the way. Yuan Shao is the most powerful person in the world today. Yuan Shu's total troops and horses are only 200,000, and Liu Biao in Jingzhou is only 78,000. The 50,000 troops and horses in his own hands are also considered a big strength. Five hundred people, seeing a
Wan Dajun, it is a joke to resist.
As expected, Fancheng Wenpin had two tricks. He got the news not long after Deng County fell. On the one hand, he sent troops to defend the city, and on the other hand, he sent people to Xiangyang for help. The entire Fancheng entered a wartime state, with tight defense and brave and calm soldiers. Long Fei stood at the foot of the city.
Nodding slightly: "General Wen Pinguo!"
Liu Biao had just congratulated His Majesty a few days ago and was granted the title of General Zhennan and Shepherd of Jingzhou. He was feeling very happy and celebrated by drinking with his generals day and night. When Wenpin's letter asking for help arrived, Liu Biao looked at it and the wine glass in his hand instantly
Then it fell to the ground. Everyone was confused and turned to look at him. Kuai Liang gently picked up the silk on the ground and was shocked when he saw it.
"Let's disperse!" Kuai Liang glanced at everyone and asked everyone who came to congratulate him to disperse.
When they returned to the back hall, they immediately ordered people to summon Cai Hao and Zhang Yun, and circulated Wenpin's letters one by one. Everyone was shocked. Cai Hao frowned: "This Long Fei has taken the courage of a leopard and sent troops to attack.
Fancheng?"
Kuai Yue shook his head: "Long Fei has 50,000 soldiers and horses under his command. Although it is only Wancheng, its strength is not inferior to ours. We also have Guo Jia and Xun Yu to make plans. This raising of troops is by no means a reckless move."
"Then what does he want?" Cai Hao asked.
Kuai Yue shook his head: "It's just that we don't know what he wants to do, so it's difficult to deal with it!"
"Now is not the time to guess their purpose. Let's first talk about how to solve the siege of Fancheng?" Liu Biao frowned.
Cai Mao said: "Fancheng is in the north of Xiangjiang River. It is connected with Wancheng through official channels. There is only Deng County in the middle. Long Fei has many soldiers and horses and can send his army down at any time. In my opinion, it is better to give up.
Wancheng, guard Xiangyang, with Xiangjiang as the boundary, there is this natural chasm, and our Jingzhou navy is invincible in the world, Long Fei will not dare to act rashly!"
Kuai Yue smiled slightly: "Jingzhou's navy is invincible in the world? I wonder how Sun Jian crossed the Xiangjiang River and besieged Xiangyang?"
"you!"
"Okay!" Liu Biao's biggest headache was like this. At every critical moment, the two brothers of the Kuai family and Cai Mao and Zhang Yun would quarrel, completely ignoring his lord: "Fancheng is an important town in the north of Jingzhou, how can we
If you don’t want it, then don’t! It’s too much for Long Fei to bully others. I’m willing to fight with him. Is there any of you who is willing to lead the troops north to relieve the siege of Fancheng?”
Liu Biao looked at Cai Mao and Zhang Yun. These two people had always been colluding and were at odds with the Kuai brothers. After the scene just now, Cai Hao sneered and said: "The two Kuai masters are resourceful and must have good strategies. Why don't you ask, my lord? We are waiting for the defeated army.
The general will have no shame to discuss political affairs anymore!" After saying that, he stood up and went out completely ignoring Liu Biao's expression.