Three Kingdoms, I open a tavern in Xudu

Cao Cao couldn't break through Zhou Cang's defense, so he could only stay there temporarily.

"Zian is trapped in the Jiange, we can't pass through the Jinniu Road, although Zhuge Liang can't break through the Jiange, but they can trap Zi'an to death as long as they siege."

Cao Cao frowned and said, "Fengxiao, do you have an idea?"

Zhou Cang occupies a dangerous terrain, like Jianmen Pass, easy to defend and difficult to attack. No matter how many Cao Cao's army has, the mountain cannot be hollowed out.

Guo Jia pondered for a moment: "They can besiege Zi'an, but we can besiege Zhuge Liang here. Now Zhuge Liang can't break through Jianmen Pass, and we will occupy the back end of Jinniu Road in the future, and we can make peace with Jiameng Pass. The enemy's retreat. We can't break through, and Zhuge Liang doesn't dare to retreat, so it can be regarded as a countermeasure, and Zian will not be in danger for the time being."

Jiang Wei came forward, cupped his hands and said, "Prime Minister, I believe that General Chen is not incapable of dealing with Zhuge Liang. He must want to occupy Jianmen Pass. According to the location of Jiange, it will be convenient for us to attack Yizhou in the future."

Hearing this, Cao Cao felt that there was such a possibility, and said guiltily, "Anyway, nothing can happen to Zian. From tomorrow onwards, we will send troops to attack every day until Zhou Cang can no longer hold it."

If it was a plain area, Boss Cao would directly bombard him with artillery, no matter how favorable Zhou Cang was, he would be bombarded down.

This is a mountainous area with complex terrain. Not to mention the inconvenience of transporting artillery, the power of the bombardment is huge, and it is easy to cause the mountain to collapse.

If the entire Jinniu Road is blown up, it will block the way, let alone save Chen Yang.

"Yes!"

Jiang Wei took the order and immediately went down to make preparations.

Time passed quickly, almost in the blink of an eye, two months were coming to an end, and it was the day when the ice and snow melted again.

Chen Yang continued to guard Jianmen Pass, and couldn't stand with Zhuge Liang.

"General, we have less than half a month's supply of food."

Guan Yu said worriedly.

"We can hold on, don't worry!"

Chen Yang said so in his mouth, but his heart was full of worries. This time he was in trouble again, and he was not sure how long he could last.

Zhuge Liang is also very difficult now. According to the news from Zhou Cang, Cao Cao has been attacking continuously during this period.

Although it was blocked, after a long time, the soldiers would get tired and become more and more negligent. Zhuge Liang had to continue to replenish his troops and resist Cao Cao.

"Military Master, the current situation is not good for us!" Liao Hua said, frowning.

"Will not!"

Zhuge Liang raised his head and looked in the direction of Jianmen Pass, and said: "Spring has begun, the ice and snow have melted, and more than a month has passed, and Chen Yang's food in Jiange has been exhausted, and there is still half a month at most."

"Uncle Zhi, you bring 2000 people to support Yuanfu, and delay for another half a month."

"After half a month, I will attack Jianmen Pass with all my strength. At that time, I will regain the Jiange, take advantage of the terrain, and hold Chen Yang hostage. Cao Cao will definitely retreat."

He even firmly thought that if Chen Yang could take down Jianmen Pass, so could Zhuge Liang.

He thinks that he is not as powerful as Chen Yang in terms of strength, but he will definitely not be much worse than Chen Yang.

"Yes!"

Chen Dao arched his hands.

Liu Feng beside him said worriedly: "Military Master, we don't have much food in our army, we only have one month left. If we can't take Jianmen Pass, we have to retreat in a month. Now Cao Cao is intercepting us in the south of Jiameng Pass. How is this going to retreat?"

Zhuge Liang said confidently: "I dare to block Chen Yang here, and of course we have arranged a retreat. Even if Cao Jun can defeat Yuan Fu, he will not be able to chase us down."

As soon as these words came out, many generals around them immediately felt relieved, as long as there was a chance to escape, they would not be afraid of anything.

With one month's food, it took half a month. They believed that the chance of winning Jianmen Pass was still very high.

As long as Chen Yang's soldiers don't have enough to eat, they won't have the strength to fight. How can they compete with them?

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Yang Song came up to Chen Yang cautiously, and said, "General, our army is out of food, why don't we go out and surrender?"

"go away."

Chen Yang was upset when he saw him, and said again: "From the people of Jiange, collect food for me. I want three days' food, and I will tell the people that I will pay them back ten times."

With three days' worth of food, Chen Yang could last a few more days.

Next, it depends on Boss Cao and the others, whether they can call in or not.

Yang Song had to do this.

"General, Zhuge Liang is gathering below the city, ready to attack Jianmen Pass!"

Guan Yu came back from the tower and said nervously.

It should come, and it has finally come.

As soon as Chen Yang arrived at the tower, he saw the tens of thousands of troops below, their momentum was like a rainbow.

"Chen Yang, I will give you one last chance, as long as you leave the customs and surrender, I will not kill you!"

Zhuge Liang was full of confidence this time, as if he could take Chen Yang down.

"Mr. Zhuge, if you surrender first, I don't have to worry about Huang Rong with you."

Chen Yang responded with a sneer.

Huang Rong's death is almost the most disgraceful thing Zhuge Liang has ever done, bar none.

When Chen Yang mentioned it at this time, Zhuge Liang said angrily: "If I'm not wrong, you have no food in the Jiange. Let me see how your starving soldiers can stop my attack, attack!"

With an order, the Shu army rushed forward.

One man guards the gate, and ten thousand men cannot open it.

This place is not just talking, it really has this geographical advantage.

Facing the attack of Zhuge Liang's [-] troops, Chen Yang only allowed hundreds of people to defend by throwing wood and stones down on the tower.

The stone rolled down rapidly through the steep terrain, knocking down many enemies in an instant, and stumbling around.

Most of them are mountains here, and things like stones can be seen everywhere.

Only a few hundred people are needed to block the attack of thousands of people, and it doesn't even take much effort.

The two sides fought for more than an hour, but Zhuge Liang had no advantage and could only order the withdrawal of troops.

"Continue tomorrow!"

Zhuge Liang knew that the trapped beast was still fighting, and he thought Chen Yang was in this state.

If the fighting spirit of the beast is smoothed out, the victory will be his.

The next day, Zhuge Liang attacked again.

It was also blocked by Chen Yang.

The third day, the fourth day... the sixth day!

Zhuge Liang continued to attack for six days, but without exception, all of them could not be defeated.

However, starting from the fourth day, Zhuge Liang could clearly see that the defensive strength of Jianmen closed was much weaker than before.

"Chen Yang's soldiers are finally going to starve, keep attacking, don't stop!"

Zhuge Liang launched an attack on the seventh day, each time hitting harder.

Chen Yang and the others were indeed short of food. They collected food for three days before and saved food and drink, and they were able to last until the fourth day.

Afterwards, they had to starve, drink water and eat wild vegetables to survive. Although they could eat, they were not full and felt very uncomfortable.

The attack on the seventh day came in a blink of an eye.

Chen Yang personally came to the tower to lead the troops to fight. His stomach was also rumbling with hunger.