Li Feng left Zhao Yun behind, while Zhang He led 20,000 troops to guard Xuzhou. He ordered Zhang Liao and Zang Ba to lead 5,000 troops to Pengcheng Fortress to stop Yuan Shu's seven armies. He then sent Sun Ce, Taishi Ci, and Dian Wei as generals, and Chen Gong as the military advisor to provide support.
Zhang Liao led the vanguard army to Peng City and immediately prepared to build more walls. Just as he was preparing, a scout suddenly reported that Yuan Shu's army had arrived outside the gate and was calling for battle.
Zhang Liao discussed with Zang Ba," There are many enemies, and the city walls have not been repaired yet. If they attack the city, it will be dangerous. Why don't I go out of the city and kill a few of the enemy's generals? Firstly, I'll destroy their morale, and secondly, I'll buy more time to prepare. When the lord's army arrives, we won't be afraid of them anymore.”
"Wen Yuan is right," Zang Ba agreed. You and I haven't made any contributions. Now that the lord has taken on such an important task, you and I need to show some skills at this time to live up to the lord's high hopes.”
Thus, Zhang Liao continued to defend the city while Zang Ba led three thousand troops to the front to meet the enemy. In front of the formation, Zang Ba rode his horse and shouted,""Who will be sending themselves to their deaths?"
The enemy generals on the other side saw that someone was coming to fight, so they also got into formation. In Yuan Shu's army, Zhang Xun saw a nameless person challenging him. He said to the people around him indifferently,"Which general is willing to go up and seize the pass?”
"I'm willing to behead the man who came here and take the credit," said Lei Bao.”
After saying that, he rode out of the formation and shouted,"I don't kill nameless ghosts with my spear.”
Zang Ba laughed and said," I'll tell you since you're not far from death. I'm Zang Xuangao from Mount Tai. Remember this."”
Lei Bao was furious when he heard that. He raised his gun and rushed over. Zang Ba raised his saber slightly to block the spear. After a round of testing, Zang Ba knew that this person's martial arts were average, so he started to use his saber to kill. After eight rounds, Zang Ba turned his hand and used his sword to slash Thunder Under the Horse.
Seeing Zang Ba's victory, the Xu Prefecture army immediately beat their drums and shouted,""General Zang won!"
When Zhang Xun saw that Lei Bao had been killed, he frowned slightly and immediately turned to the person beside him."General Lei was careless and was killed by the enemy general. Which general is willing to go up and avenge General Lei?”
The rest of the people thought to themselves, Our martial arts skills are similar to Lei Bao's. He was cut down in less than ten rounds. If we go up, we won't be courting death.”No one dared to step forward to fight.
"General Zhang," said Chen Ji,"the general opposite us is brave. I'm afraid that no one can defeat him except General Ji Ling. However, General Ji is not here." Today, he killed one of my generals and damaged our morale. It's better to stop here today. We have many soldiers. We can attack the city directly tomorrow without fighting them. Once we take this city, we can attack Xuzhou."
Zhang Xun nodded and said,""General Chen is right. Generals, what do you think?"
When the others heard that there was no need to fight, they immediately nodded in agreement.
Zhang Xun then ordered the army to retreat and set up camp, preparing to attack the city tomorrow.
Seeing the enemy retreat, Zang Ba didn't chase after them, instead ordering the entire army to return to the city to prepare for defense.
The next morning, Zhang Xun led the army to attack the city. He ordered the seven armies under him to take turns attacking the city, so that Peng City could not rest at all. Zhang Liao and Zang Ba each took charge of one side. Rocks and rolling wood kept falling. Fortunately, they had prepared for a whole day yesterday. Otherwise, they would have been unable to hold on long ago.
The two sides fought fiercely from early morning to dusk. Broken limbs and corpses were everywhere. Abandoned weapons and flags could be seen everywhere from the moat to the enemy's barracks. The burning scaling ladders made cracking sounds.
A day had finally passed. Zhang Liao and Zang Ba could not rest and immediately went to prepare defensive equipment and repair the city walls.
Late at night, when Yuan Shu's army was resting, Li Feng quietly led his army into Peng City. Zhang Liao and Zang Ba quickly welcomed Li Feng.
Li Feng saw their blood-red armor and bloodshot eyes. He quickly helped them up and said,"The two generals have worked hard. The credit for this expedition belongs to the two generals. The news of my arrival must be kept a secret. We can't let them know that our army is already here. Tonight, the two of you should have a good rest. Tomorrow, the two generals will go up to the city to defend. Try to pretend that it is very difficult to defend. I will secretly provide support to you. We will delay them here so that Gong Jin can successfully break through Hefei. These few days, it will be hard on the two generals.”
Zhang Liao and Zang Ba cupped their fists." I understand. I will guard this city for you."”
"Not only do we have to defend the city well, but we also have to put on a good show."”
Under Peng City, Yuan Shu's army had been attacking for five days and five nights. The morale of Yuan Shu's army had dropped to an extremely low level. At this moment, Zhang Xun was discussing with everyone."I didn't expect that a small Peng City with less than 10,000 people could not be taken down for six consecutive days. The Xu Prefecture army is so powerful. Do you have any plans?"
Qiao Rui said," General, I see that this city is already at the end of its rope. Tomorrow, we will attack the city together. We will definitely be able to take this city."”
Zhang Xun saw that no one else said anything, so he nodded and said,"Let's do as General Qiao says and attack this city together tomorrow. I hope all of you will work hard together." Everyone dispersed.
Yang Feng and Han Xian had just returned to the camp when they heard the report from the primary school."Chen Deng is requesting an audience in the camp."
"This is Li Feng's advisor," Yang Feng asked Han Xian doubtfully."What is he doing here?"”
"Let's meet first," Han Xian said. You'll know once you ask."
The two of them entered the tent. Chen Deng was already waiting in the tent. When he saw the two of them enter, he smiled and said,"Generals, how have you been?"
"You're Li Feng's man," Yang Feng shouted,"what are you doing here?"”
"My lord is a good minister of the Great Han Dynasty, and I am also a high official of the Great Han Dynasty," Chen Deng laughed loudly. The two generals had once protected Guanzhong and were famous all over the world. However, today you are a traitor, and Yuan Shu is the most suspicious. You will be killed by him in the future. If you don't plan early, it'll be too late to regret! My lord is wise and far-reaching. The whole world praises him. I want to defeat this thief together with you.”
"We have long wanted to return to the Han," sighed Han Xian,"but unfortunately there is no way. General Li's reputation has been known to us for a long time. How dare we disobey him?”
"Generals, you two are truly worthy ministers of the Great Han," Chen Deng said in delight. In these few days, Yuan Shu's army will retreat. When my army gives chase, the two generals can counterattack.”
The two of them looked at each other in confusion and said,"Yuan Shu's army is powerful, how could he retreat?”
Chen Deng smiled and said in a profound manner,"When the time comes, the two generals will know.”
The next day, Zhang Xun gathered seven armies and was about to attack the city when a messenger from Shouchun came to report urgently,""The army of Xu Prefecture has already launched a surprise attack on the Wu River. Gao Shun, the vanguard, has already taken down Hefei in two days. Now that Shouchun has been surrounded by Zhou Yu, the Lord has ordered you to immediately return to the army to rescue Shouchun.”
" No wonder they're stalling for time here." Zhang Xun suddenly realized." It turns out that they've already sent troops to ambush our rear." Now Shouchun has been besieged, and Huainan is in danger. The whole army immediately withdrew to relieve the siege of Shouchun.”
"If our army retreats here, what will happen if the Xuzhou army in Pengcheng pursues us?" Chen Ji asked worriedly.”
Zhang Xun waved his hand." General Chen, you worry too much. Pengcheng has suffered such heavy losses from us. How can we pursue it?" The Xuzhou army is using the method of besieging Wei to save Zhao. After we lift the siege of Shouchun, we will teach them a lesson.”
Chen Ji felt that it was inappropriate. He wanted to say something, but Zhang Xun had already started to arrange the retreat, so he didn't say anything.
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