Zang Ba received the military order and led 3,000 military police battalion cavalry as the vanguard. He entered Xiangcheng like a wind and a lingering cloud. He was invincible. Three days later, he arrived at the gate of Xiangcheng. He swept Liu Bei's troops and horses under the city and intercepted the scouts. He soon scared Xiangcheng.
The defenders were unable to retreat and no longer dared to fight.
The three thousand cavalrymen of the Military Police Battalion were all elite soldiers who had experienced nine deaths with Gao Jin. It was only then that Zang Ba discovered their strength. They were extremely patient and had enough explosive power when encountering the enemy. They were alert and able to execute orders and prohibitions.
The command was like an arm's length command, which was different from the Taishan Army. Zang Ba immediately felt very comfortable. As long as many orders were passed out, they could be immediately turned into actions. This feeling is difficult to experience. Such an elite,
I'm afraid only the trapped camp can compare with it.
Zang Ba strictly abided by Gao Jing's general order and ordered the gendarmerie battalion to station ten miles outside the city to closely monitor Xiangcheng. He did not allow any soldiers to enter or leave Xiang City and only waited for Gao Jing's army to arrive.
However, Liu Bei's garrison in the city could barely calm down when they saw a sudden enemy attack. However, after fighting with the military police battalion for a while, they were immediately defeated. After escaping back to the city, they realized that the enemies outside the city should not be underestimated, so they had to defend the city and never open the door.
Fight against.
The defenders were sent by Mi Zhu and his younger brother Mi Fang. Seeing that Zang Ba's army was too brave, Mi Zhu discussed it with his younger brother Mi Fang: "It is said that Gao Jin was only responsible for Lu Bu's military power more than ten days ago, but he suddenly attacked Xiangcheng. This army
The number of people is only three thousand, so most of Gao Jin must have gone to Xiaopei to attack Xiaopei. If we ask for help from Xiaopei at this time, the lord will be worried about Xiangcheng. Why not just stick to the city and not send a messenger to ask for help?"
Mi Fang said: "Brother, this matter is very inappropriate. If Xiangcheng falls, how can we report it to the Lord?"
Mi Zhu said: "If we don't go out to fight, we will be able to delay it for a while. The city is full of cavalry and there are no siege equipment. What should we fear?"
Mi Fang stood on the city tower and looked at the Sui River in the distance: "Brother, don't forget that the Sui River is also connected to Xiaopei. If we neither ask for help nor go out to fight, what should Gao Jin's army do if they store water to flood the lower reaches? This is
It is the flood season, the river water has surged, and Xiaopei is on the flat ground, so we must take precautions."
Mi Zhu had never led an army. When he heard Mi Fang's words, he was shocked and said: "So, does Gao Jin intend to divert water to Xiaopei in Xiangcheng?".
Mi Fang said: "If I were Gao Jin, I would do this. Gao Jin is extremely cunning, and he should not miss the opportunity to attack."
Mi Zhu pondered for a moment and said: "In that case, you can immediately send an envoy to Xiaopei to ask for help. If my prediction is correct, Gao Jin may have gone straight to Xiangcheng with the intention of storing water upstream."
Mi Fang nodded: "I'll go and tell the messenger, brother, please don't wait."
Mi Zhu and Mi Fang were born into wealthy businessmen in Xuzhou. Their ancestors had been engaged in farming for generations, had child servants, nearly 10,000 customers, and assets worth hundreds of millions. Later, Tao Qian, a shepherd in Xuzhou, worked for them.
After Tao Qian died of illness, Mi Zhu followed Tao Qian's orders to welcome Liu Bei in Xiaopei to take control of Xuzhou and assist Liu Bei. Soon, Lv Bu came to Liu Bei to join Liu Bei. After that, Lv Bu took advantage of the war between Liu Bei and Yuan Shu and attacked Xiapi.
Stationed in Haixi, Guangling. Mi Zhu specially married his sister to Liu Bei, and also sent 2,000 servants and gold and silver goods to support the army, so as to revive Liu Bei in the face of danger. Later, Cao Cao wanted to appoint Mi Zhu as the prefect of Ying County, but
Neither Mi Zhu nor his younger brother Mi Fang accepted it and decided to follow Liu Bei.
Mi Zhu was graceful, honest and elegant. He was good at horseback riding and archery. But military affairs was not his strong point and he had never tried to command an army. At this time, when he saw the enemy camp ten miles outside the building, he was also a little frightened and intimidated. Mi Fang, on the other hand, was
It seems much more calm, but more eager to try. The Mi family is a big family in Xuzhou and strongly supports Liu Bei. However, Liu Bei treats the Mi brothers like honored guests and does not give them real power. Mi Zhu doesn't care, but
Mi Fang is different. A wealthy family like the Mi family has over 10,000 servants. Mi Fang grew up in such an environment, so she is somewhat unruly and hopes to express herself...
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When Mi Zhu's messenger arrived at Xiaopei, Liu Bei was shocked when he received the secret message. He summoned Guan and Zhang to discuss: "What should we do if Gao Jin's army attacks Xiangcheng?" Only then did Liu Bei sense the crisis. He first turned against Yuan Shu,
Then he severed ties with Cao Cao. Now Gao Jin has sent troops, determined to invade Xuzhou. Liu Bei's soldiers only have 20,000, so he is at a disadvantage compared to Gao Jin. In addition, Gao Jin has already become famous in the battle with Yuan Shu, so he cannot tolerate it.
underestimate.
Under this situation, how to resist Gao Jin has become a very urgent matter.
Zhang Fei said angrily: "Gao Jin, a cunning man, let him escape last time, but he dares to come this time and let me lead an army to Xiangcheng to fight him decisively."
Guan Yu said: "Gao Jin's action was too hasty. It was unwise to send troops to conquer before he had seized the military power. But he attacked Xiangcheng. Why didn't he see troops entering Pei? Is there a trick in it?"
Liu Bei also said: "Gao Jin has many tricks and needs many embankments." He pondered for a moment, his eyes flashed suddenly, and said: "Yes, Xiangcheng and Xiaopei are connected with the Suishui River. If he uses troops in Xiangcheng, will there be water?
Submerge Xiaopei’s heart?”
Xiaopei is not a big city. There are more than 10,000 troops and horses stationed there. The food and grass are already a little tight. If Xiaopei is flooded, the city will never be able to last for two months. Under such circumstances, instead of sitting back and waiting for death, it is better to strike with an attack and make more enemies.
When it was time, Liu Bei turned pale instantly and said to Guan Yu: "If Xiang City is lost, Xiaopei will be in danger sooner or later. Why not send troops to rescue Xiang City?"
Guan Yu also said: "You can order your third brother to send five thousand people to rescue."
The number of Gao Jin's troops who appeared in Xiangcheng was 3,000. However, Mi Zhu described them as extremely tough in the secret letter. Liu Bei did not dare to take them lightly and said: "We can send out scouts to find out whether Gao Jin's troops have other troops mobilized. The third brother will lead the army to rescue them."
Xiangcheng, it’s just…”
Liu Bei glanced at Zhang Fei and said very worriedly: "The third brother is reckless and likes to drink. He leads the army by himself. I can't worry about him."
Zhang Fei asked Ying and said: "Brother underestimates me so much. I promise you that you will never drink alcohol when you go to Xiangcheng."
Liu Bei glanced at Guan Yu: "It's better to go with my second brother."
Zhang Fei's angry face turned the color of pig liver, and just as he continued to ask for help, Guan Yu closed his eyes and shook his head and said: "What should I do if most of Gao Jin's army attacks Xiaopei? I really can't worry if I leave the eldest brother here alone. Although the third brother
Reckless, but extremely brave, the opponent only has three thousand riders, and three brothers are enough."
Liu Bei then nodded and said to Zhang Fei: "Third brother, be careful not to be reckless, let alone drink and cause trouble. You must first issue a military order, and then I can dispatch troops to you."
Zhang Fei had no choice but to say: "Set up immediately."