But Liu Biao wanted to borrow grain from Qiao Guolao, the richest man in Jingzhou, but Qiao Guolao asked Liu Biao to use the land in the four counties of Jingnan as collateral. Liu Biao was unwilling, and the two parties broke up unhappy.

Chen Zhen and Liu Biao were speechless all the way until they returned to the Lingling County Governor's Mansion before Chen Zhen dared to ask Liu Biao the reason.

Only then did Liu Biao say: "In these troubled times, what is most important? The city and the land are the most important. How can I give up these great territories to others."

Chen Zhen hurriedly asked: "What does the Lord want?"

"Let's see how the war in Wancheng goes and then make a decision?"

In the end, Chen Zhen had no choice but to turn around and agree to watch the battle in Wancheng.

At this time, it was not only Liu Biao who was paying attention to the war in Wancheng, but also Nie Zefeng. After he occupied Xiangyang City, he stationed his army on the spot in Xiangyang City. He could support Wancheng in the north and attack the four counties of Jingnan in the south. If he retreated,

It would be difficult to lose these captured cities again, so he planned to stay there and observe the future pattern of struggle.

But Chen Dao heard that Cao Cao sent a large army to attack, and immediately summoned the garrison of Wancheng to make arrangements.

This Wancheng is different from other cities in that it is surrounded by mountains on three sides. Only one of the city gates is open to the mountain pass, and this Wancheng is also built according to the mountains, so this Wancheng has been easy to defend and difficult to attack since ancient times.

Although Wancheng is easy to defend and difficult to attack, Nie Zefeng only left Chen Dao with 8,000 garrison troops, which was a bit stretched.

Chen Dao gathered all the generals and the lieutenants at the General's Mansion in Wancheng.

Chen Dao was the first to speak: "Everyone, since the Marshal's southern expedition, it can be said that he has been invincible in every battle. Liu Biao lost half of his territory, but we can only do the work of collecting grain and transporting military supplies in the rear.

.Are you really willing to do this?"

Zhang Xiu's former subordinate Zhang Xian stood up first and said: "General, we are willing to listen to your command. We also want to make contributions and wipe away our shame."

Lei Peng also stood up and shouted: "A real man should serve on the battlefield and return with his body wrapped in horse leather."

Other captains also stood up and expressed their intention to fight to the death with Cao Jun.

"Okay, then we will start making arrangements."

"General, give the order."

"General Zhang Xian, you will lead a thousand troops to guard the mountains behind us to prevent the enemy from sneak attacks. Lei Peng, you are now responsible for guarding the city gate. Prepare more rolling wood, thunder, rocks, cannon bottles, dust, and use our advanced weapons

Transport them all to the top of the city for me. The other captains will join me in the battle."

"yes."

The generals and lieutenants walked out of the general's mansion one after another and were busy with their own affairs. At this time, one of the lieutenants did not leave. Chen Dao could tell at a glance that it was Hu Lei who had escaped from the Xiongnu tribe not long ago. Chen Dao knew that this man was not only

He was proficient in cavalry warfare and was resourceful. When Chen arrived, he stopped Hu Lei.

"General Hu Lei, go slowly."

Hu Lei quickly turned around, walked back into the hall, bowed and asked, "I wonder what the general has to say."

"General Hu Lei, I don't know how you view the war."

Hu Lei took a conservative approach and replied: "The general is heroic and powerful. I want to have my own opinion. In the end, I just obey the general and fight."

"General Hu Lei, this is the time when I, Wancheng, are busy with life and death. How can I hide my personal honor and disgrace?"

"Well, since the general said so, you're welcome."

"Okay, let's talk."

"General, please report to Cao Cao that he has sent 10,000 horsemen and 30,000 infantry. On the surface, it is 40,000 troops. But has the general thought about it? The Xiahou Yuan he appointed is from the same family as Cao Cao. He has the troops to mobilize.

Tiger Talisman can mobilize the troops of the four surrounding counties and fifteen counties. Calculated in this way, their troops will be increased by 30,000 troops, which means that they have a total of about 80,000 troops."

"Good analysis, what are your strategies for defeating the enemy?"

"If the general defends too much, I think he will not be able to win. They will besiege the city and attack fiercely, and our army will not be able to last long. But if we can attack instead of defend, when the enemy's attack is extremely fatigued, if our army has a

If you attack with surprise soldiers, you will definitely be able to defeat the sharpness of the enemy's army in one fell swoop. If you can kill the enemy's troops to the last resort in one fell swoop, you will be able to drive them back without killing them."

"good."

"Hu Lei, now I will appoint you as the vanguard general of the front, leading your three thousand elite soldiers to take this position."

"Yes, I will obey your orders."
Chapter completed!