Chapter 784 It’s Hard to Swallow

Although I don't know how many soldiers and horses are stationed in Fuling City, it is certain that there are many. If we insist on attacking, we will definitely not get any benefits.

And not only Fuling City, there is also a pass outside the city called Crock Village. Yan Yan also sent a troop of soldiers and horses to be stationed in Crock Village, and they are the horns of the soldiers and horses in the city. If Zhang Jia leads the army to attack Fuling city, then Waguozhai will send troops and horses to sneak attack the rear of Liangzhou Army, and vice versa.

"How does Zhennan plan to attack Fuling City?" Fazheng asked Zhang Jia.

"Not urgent."

Zhang Jia waved his hand and said, "Tomorrow, let's go see how the situation is in Fuling City and Crock Village, and then make plans."

On the second day, Zhang Jiao led his troops and horses and drove directly to Fuling City.

Fifteen thousand troops lined up in three formations, left, center and right. Tens of thousands of Liangzhou troops formed a majestic formation. Although the army did not beat war drums or blow horns, there was a powerful force. The aura has spread out, and if there is anyone who is timid, he will have been beaten to death long ago.

In the central army, there is a flag with the word Zhang, and under the flag is none other than Zhang Jia.

Riding on horseback with his jaw open, he looked at Fuling City in person, and could not help but feel a solemn look between his brows.

Fuling City is indeed difficult to attack. There are many troops stationed in the city. If they attack by force, they will inevitably suffer heavy losses. Moreover, the garrison in Crock Village will also take the opportunity to attack, and the Liangzhou Army will fall into decline.

As for the attack on Crock Village, the same outcome was achieved. Even a famous general like Zhang Zha could not help but fall into a dilemma for a while.

At this time, a majestic veteran with slightly white beard and hair boarded the top of the city. It was Yan Yan.

"Is the one under the city Zhang Jia? Please come forward and answer."

Hearing Yan Yan's words, he opened his jaw and was not afraid. Surrounded by hundreds of cavalry, he slowly stepped forward.

"This general is Zhang Jia, and the one on the city is Old General Yan Yan, right? Does Old General Yan want to surrender?" Zhang Jia said.

Yan Yan sneered: "I am surrendering? You have invaded Yizhou for no reason. I am supposed to defend my territory to the death. How can I surrender?"

"It's inexplicable? I was ordered by the emperor to attack the traitors. Is it possible that General Yan is going to be a traitor to the rebels?" he said loudly with his jaw open.

Yan Yan replied: "It is well known throughout the country that Liu Yuqing is arrogating the emperor and imitating Yi Yin and Huo Guang. Now that the emperor is only at the mercy of Liu Yuqing, you are the rebellious officials and traitors!"

"You! How rude, old man!"

Zhang Jia was "furious" when he heard this, and at the same time he winked at Fazheng.

"Attack the city and capture old man Yan Yan!"

When Fazheng saw Zhang Jia, he winked at him. As smart as he was, he reacted immediately, grabbed Zhang Jia's arm, and urged him hard: "General Zhang, don't fall for the enemy's provocation."

However, Zhang Jaw refused to listen and ordered his soldiers to launch a fierce attack on Fuling. However, the Liangzhou army had just stepped forward, and the Yizhou army who had been prepared on the top of the city naturally did not say anything. Suddenly arrows rained down, and the Liangzhou army naturally suffered heavy losses.

Only then did Zhang Jia come to his senses and said angrily: "Retreat, retreat!"

The Liangzhou Army, which had suffered heavy losses, naturally refused to continue attacking the city. After hearing Zhang Jia's order, they retreated hurriedly.

Yan Yan, who was on top of the city, couldn't help laughing when he saw this: "Human Dao Zhang Jia is a famous general. It seems that it is just a rumor and there is nothing to be afraid of."

The general on the side asked for orders to rush to kill, but he waved his hand and refused: "There are many Liangzhou soldiers outside the city, so they are not allowed to move without permission."

Frustrated, the Liangzhou army had no choice but to return to the camp.

"General, you put on a good show today." Fazheng said with a smile to Zhang Jia.

Naturally, Zhang Jaw would not be blinded by force. The reason why he ordered the Liangzhou Army to attack Fuling City during the day was just an act. In fact, the Liangzhou Army suffered very few casualties, only nearly a hundred people, and almost no losses.

However, he opened his jaw and frowned: "Fuling City and Crock Village are at the horns of each other, and there are many defenders. What should our army do?"

Fazheng pondered for a while and said slowly: "Yan Yan is old and strong. Fuling City is tall and strong. It cannot be captured in a hurry. Now our army can dig trenches around Fuling City to prevent the enemy from leaving the city. Slowly Intend."

Since he attacked Runan, Fazheng has been the think tank around Zhang Jia. He has followed Zhang Jia and come up with many clever ideas. Seeing that he is now at a loss, Zhang Jia has no choice but to nod.

"Well, that's all. I don't know how the general's progress is going."

He opened his jaw and sighed, and then ordered the army to dig trenches around Fuling City day and night. Zhang Jia took out all the treasury properties from several cities, mobilized the people around Fuling City, and dug trenches around Fuling City. He dug three trenches in one breath. Zhang Jia was not in a hurry for a while. They sent their troops to attack Fuling City fiercely, but the Bashu army in Fuling city was blocked by trenches and could not be killed for a while. Therefore, the Shu army and Liangzhou army were in peace for a while.

At this time, outside Langzhong City.

On the official road, an army of about 10,000 people marched on the road. There was a general flag with the word "horse" in the middle of the army. The leading general was naturally 10,000 soldiers and horses separated from Liu Ye's army. Ma Teng.

"It's not far from Langzhong City, right?"

"Report to father, Langzhong City is less than twenty miles away."

The person who spoke was young but tall. He was Ma Chao's younger brother Ma Xiu. The generals of the Ma family had naturally been tall and tall for generations. Now that Ma Xiu had grown up, he followed Ma Teng's army on the expedition this time.

Liu Ye was worried that Zhang Jia's side was not going well, so he sent Ma Teng to lead a partial force of 10,000 troops southward, pass through Langzhong, and attack Jiangzhou by surprise. He would attack Zhang Jia front and back, and Jiangzhou would naturally not be a problem.

Just as he was talking, Langzhong City appeared in the sight of the tens of thousands of Liangzhou troops. Langzhong City was just a small city. Naturally, it was impossible to have many soldiers and horses stationed there. After the soldiers and horses at the head of the city saw the tens of thousands of Liangzhou troops, Suddenly there was chaos.

"The Liangzhou Army is coming!"

"Why did the Liangzhou Army appear in this place with so many people?"

"What to do? Go and report to the county magistrate!"

Ma Xiu was eager to try: "Father, let me lead the troops to attack the city. I promise to win it in one fell swoop!"

Ma Xiu joined the army for the first time. His father Ma Teng and eldest brother Ma Chao were both important generals in the army, so they naturally wanted to establish themselves early.

"Not urgent."

Ma Teng ordered: "Send a surrender letter into the city and order the enemy troops in the city to surrender. If they surrender, it will be fine. If they don't surrender, it won't be too late to launch a fierce attack."

"Here!"

Matthew had no choice but to gallop forward with hundreds of horses and shoot the letter of surrender into the city with one arrow.