Gou writes entries in the Three Kingdoms

Xuchang, Cao Cao's military camp.

After listening to Xun Yu's report on the battle situation between Yanzhou and Xuzhou, Cao Cao looked a little gloomy.

Unexpectedly, except for the battlefield of Xuchang, where they were evenly matched, the other battlefields were at a disadvantage.

Especially in Xuzhou, because Cao Ren failed to attack Huaiyin and lost his troops and generals, when Lu Bu led his army to attack outside the city of Xuzhou, the morale of the army was low and the defenders had no intention of defending the city.

So much so that Xiao Xiao in the city took advantage of it, allowing Lu Bu to occupy Xuzhou almost without a fight.

Seeing that Cao Cao was about to get angry, Xun Yu quickly said,

"Lord, although our army lost the opportunity in the battle between Xuzhou and Yanzhou, fortunately, the garrison troops from various counties returned to defend in time. General Cao Hong's troops have reached Baima and blocked the attack of Yuan Shao's army."

"In addition, although Lu Bu captured Xuzhou, his [-] troops were temporarily restrained in Xuzhou and will not be able to move again in a short period of time."

"So the current focus of this battle is still the offensive and defensive battle of Xuchang."

After hearing this, Cao Cao's expression improved slightly, but he still said sternly to the generals,
"Xuchang is the last barrier for our army. If we win this battle, then whether it is Xuzhou or Yanzhou, the lost territory will be back."

"But if we are defeated, I'm afraid the days ahead for you and I will not be easy."

All the generals said in unison: "We are willing to defend Xuchang to the death and will never slack off."

At the same time, Liu Bei's military camp was in Xuchang City.

Because Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, whom he trusted most, were sent to the Hetao Plain, and Xu Shu also went with the army as a military advisor. Liu Bei had no one suitable to discuss with him, so he had to discuss things with this outsider named Moss.

Moss has a big aquiline nose, thick hair on his face, and a pair of deep-set eye sockets, his eyes are always erratic.

"Uncle Liu Huang, you must have heard that Cao Cao suffered defeats in Yanzhou and Xuzhou. It seems that this ally is not as reliable as imagined."

Liu Bei shook his head and did not agree with Moss's words.

"Cao Cao's strength is definitely one of the best among the princes in the Central Plains. Without Liu Xuan as a common enemy, and Cao Cao facing pressure from Yuan Shao in the north, we would not be able to join forces with him."

Moss said: "Having said that, Cao Cao lost two battles in a row, which had a huge impact on his strength. I just want to remind Uncle Liu that when it is really necessary, it is most important to preserve his own strength."

Liu Bei frowned and looked at Moss with a somewhat unhappy tone.
"Sir, do you mean that I withdraw from the Battle of Xuchang? Do you know that if our army withdraws at this time, Cao Cao will definitely hate me more than he hates Liu Xuan."

"Of course I don't mean it like this, I still have to show it on the surface,"

Moss waved his hand and said, "It is definitely impossible for the 6 people brought by Uncle Liu from Jingzhou to withdraw, but for the 3 people led by General Guan Er and General Yide, there is no need for Uncle Liu to rush them back to support Xuchang. .”

Liu Bei said sternly: "How do you know that I asked my second brother and third brother to lead the army to come back for reinforcements?"

Before Xuchang was attacked, Liu Bei did secretly send people to the Hetao Plain to inform Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

In his opinion, since Liu Xuan was not dead, their move to send troops to seize Qiang and Hu territory would have no effect.

The top priority now is to completely defeat Liu Xuan.

If Liu Xuan really died in Xuchang, or was completely defeated, then with the few remaining adult men of the Qiang and Hu clan, it would be easy to take over the Qiang and Hu territory.

Therefore, Liu Bei secretly notified Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to return to Xuchang for reinforcements, but told them not to show up, let alone let Cao Jun know.

Liu Bei had some selfish motives for making this arrangement.

What if both Cao Cao and Liu Xuan were injured in the Battle of Xuchang?

If there is an elite army of our own outside Xuchang City at this time, it is not impossible for us to seize the opportunity to use our troops to capture Xuchang.

Liu Bei did not disclose this kind of thing to anyone except the personal guards who delivered the letter.

But this news actually came to Moss.

This can't help but make Liu Bei feel alert. Behind this mysterious Moss, there may be a power that cannot be underestimated.

Moss was questioned by Liu Bei, but he was not nervous at all.
He just curled up his lips and smiled,
"Uncle Liu Huang, don't be nervous. I told Uncle Liu Huang about this just to prove to Uncle Liu that our Gossamer family also has some strength. Cooperating with us will only benefit you."

Liu Bei thought for a moment and then breathed a sigh of relief.
"If you sincerely help me and I succeed in my hegemony, you will naturally agree to what you ask for. But this is the Central Plains, where my Han Dynasty is located. You'd better not do anything extraordinary, otherwise, no one will I can’t protect you.”

Moss lowered his eyebrows and said softly: "I will obey the emperor's order."

Outside Xuchang City, the siege battle has been going on for more than a month.
Liu Xuan's face also looked a little tired.

Cao Hong's Yanzhou army has retreated, and Zhao Yun has led Tiefutu back to the central army.

However, Lu Bu led his troops to Xuzhou, and now there were only Zhao Yun, Cheng Hu, Gao Shun, Zhu Zhi and other generals in front of Liu Xuan's formation.

The Tiger Camp, the Fallen Camp and the Danyang Camp have all launched several sieges, but no actual breakthrough has been achieved.

Liu Xuan's previous methods of attacking the city were no secret. Whether it was an alloy steel cable or a retractable Ruyi Dragon Spear, once used, the secret weapon would inevitably spread.

The coalition forces of Cao Cao and Liu Bei were obviously fully prepared for these siege methods.

Neither Tightrope nor Dragonlance siege works.

In the end, I returned to the normal siege mode, relying on ladders, rams, wells and other equipment.

After more than a month of fighting, the defenders in the city also figured out the attack tactics of Liu Xuan's army.

The offensive and defensive battle in Xuchang became a bit boring.

The attackers were not that desperate, and the defenders were also proceeding step by step.

In the subsequent sieges, both sides did not lose many men and horses, and the main focus was a stalemate.

Jia Xu has been with the army for more than a month, and his slightly fat figure has lost a lot of weight.
"Lord, after one and a half months of siege, our [-]-strong army has lost nearly [-]. The arrows in the army are almost exhausted. Huaiyin's grain and grass supplies have not arrived yet. It is estimated that the attack will have to be suspended for the next two days."

Liu Xuan frowned and said: "I have always sent troops to guard the grain road in Huaiyin. Why haven't supplies been delivered after so long? But what happened to Yangzhou?"

Jia Xu shook his head and said: "I have already asked, and there is nothing unusual in Yangzhou. It's just that the Huaiyin guard general said that there are a lot of grain and grass supplies this time, and it will take longer."

Liu Xuan was relieved. Zhao Liniang was in charge of the overall situation in Huaiyin. Liu Xuan believed that with her coordinating ability, there would be no problems.

Sure enough, everyone was still discussing when the guard outside the door suddenly came in to deliver a message.
"My lord, Huaiyin's war preparation materials have arrived. Mr. Ma Deheng is accompanying the army and is waiting outside the tent."

Liu Xuan was refreshed and his eyes lit up.
Ma Jun is here. Could it be said that the matter is finally done?

"Invite him in now."

The tent was opened, and Ma Jun walked in energetically. He bowed his head and bowed.
"Fortunately, Ma Jun lived up to his command. The sharp weapons on the drawings have been made. There are three thousand sets in total, and they have been safely escorted to the army."

Liu Xuan looked at Ma Jun in front of him. Although he was in good spirits, he had almost lost weight. There were thick dark circles under his eyes.

The originally thick black hair looked a little sparse and a little pale.

This shows how hard Ma Jun has been working hard in the past few months.

Liu Xuan couldn't help but feel a little moved, and walked quickly to Ma Jun and helped him up.

"Deheng, thank you for your hard work."

Ma Jun grinned, showing his white teeth.
"This is what I should do. My lord and his brothers are working hard outside. How dare I take a break in Guangling?"

"Let's go, my lord, come with me and take a look."

"Okay." Liu Xuan and Ma Jun quickly left the camp and went to the place where the rear army stored supplies. The other generals also followed out of curiosity.

I saw a row of two-meter-long boxes placed in the storage area.

Next to it, there are hundreds of crossbow-like equipment, all of which appear to be newly made.

In the box, there are sets of silver-gray objects.

Ma Jun picked up a set of objects, pressed a mechanism in the middle, and saw the object unfold with a sound.

It looks like a pair of wings, with alloy steel as the frame on the edges, gray cloth in the middle, and a row of long feathers on the edges.

"My lord, this is the gliding wing. I have tested it in Guangling and there is no problem."

Liu Xuan couldn't help but be overjoyed. This gliding wing was exactly the new drawing he made by turning the Tiangong Kaiwu with the wheel after returning to Yangzhou.

Soldiers put on these gliding wings and use the ejection power of the ballista to fly to their destination from the air.

Although the projection distance is only a few hundred meters, it is completely enough for this era.

With these gliding wings, no city wall can stop Liu Xuan's troops.

From now on, alloy steel ropes will no longer be used as siege weapons.

Liu Xuan had been in a stalemate outside Xuchang City for so long. He had tried all available methods but could not break through to Xuchang City.

If it weren't for the danger of the city wall, Cao Cao and Liu Bei's troops would never be a match for Liu Xuan's army.

Now, there is finally a chance to break through the city gate.

"Very well, without further ado, Deheng, you will stay in the army and teach the soldiers how to operate the ballista and the gliding wings as quickly as possible. After learning, launch a general attack immediately."

Ma Jun said: "Lord, I have brought the craftsmen who operate the crossbow. And this gliding wing is extremely easy to operate and can be mastered in less than half a day."

Liu Xuan was overjoyed: "Haha, that's great. One person in Deheng is better than a thousand troops."

"Brothers, rectify your troops immediately and cheer up for me. We will launch a general attack tonight."

The generals returned to Liu Xuan's camp, and everyone listened quietly to Liu Xuan's strategy.
"Brothers, tonight's battle is going to be on the wrong side. I need an elite force that is not afraid of death and will airborne with me in Xuchang. If it succeeds, the battle in Xuchang will be decided. If it fails, we will all die in the city. , who dares to go with me?"

However, as soon as Liu Xuan finished speaking, all the generals below responded at the same time,

"I would like to go to the Tiger Camp!"

"I am willing to go to the camp!"

"Danyang camp is willing to go!"

"I would like to go to the Iron Buddha Tu!"

As soon as Zhao Yun spoke, Liu Xuan was immediately amused, and the tense atmosphere dissipated.
"Zilong, please don't grab it. The Iron Buddha is so heavy and cannot be moved by gliding wings."

"Since everyone is so active, just follow my orders."

"Cheng Hu!"

"The end is here."

Liu Xuan walked to the topographic map of Xuchang City on the wall and said:
"You lead a battalion of three thousand Tigers, and together with me, we will land in Xuchang City on gliding wings."

"After landing, assemble towards these places, and as soon as the hour passes, launch an attack towards the east gate of Xuchang."

"Order!"

Liu Xuan finally chose Tiger Camp as a special forces soldier.

First, because the Tiger Battalion is the most powerful unit under Liu Xuan's command.

Furthermore, because the Tiger Battalion is an elite regiment composed of entries, even if there are injuries, the newly recruited soldiers can immediately become elite warriors.

For Liu Xuan, the loss can be minimized.

Cheng Hu received the order and went to assemble the troops with high morale.

Liu Xuan said to the other generals,

"Although the airborne regiment is the key to this battle, the cooperation of the troops outside the city is also extremely important."

"Zhao Yun!"

"The end is here!"

"You lead the iron pagoda and wait outside the east gate. Once the city gate opens, charge into the formation with your iron cavalry and open a way for the rear troops to kill."

Zhao Yun proudly agreed: "I have the order!"

"Gao Shun, you lead the trapped camp as the vanguard, with the Chinese army as the main force, and follow the Tiefu massacre into the city."

"Zhu Zhi, you lead the Danyang camp and 1 siege troops. At dusk, launch an all-out siege to confuse the defenders."

The orders and arrangements of each legion have been completed, and the generals will act according to the plan.

At dusk, after the army rested for a while after dinner, the siege troops led by Zhu Zhi launched another attack on the city head.

All the ladders, chariots, wells, crossbows, etc. went into battle together.
Zhu Zhi personally led the charge, and tens of thousands of people attacked the city at the same time. The momentum was overwhelming and attracted the attention of all the defenders on the city.

Cao Cao and Liu Bei in the city quickly sent more men to garrison the city wall.

The siege battle lasted for more than an hour, until nightfall, and the soldiers on both sides fought until they were exhausted.
Liu Xuan's soldiers slowly withdrew from the city wall.

The defenders on the wall couldn't hold on, and most of them collapsed on the ground to rest.

According to the previous rhythm, there will be no more attacks tonight, and everyone can relax a little.

In Liu Xuan's camp under the city, the bonfires were gradually extinguished, and it seemed that they had entered a state of rest and avoidance of war.

However, at this time, behind Liu Xuan's army formation, five hundred crossbow carts had been set up, and the angle of the crossbow carts had been adjusted.
They are all slightly inclined upward, towards the top of Xuchang City.

Liu Xuan and the three thousand Tiger Battalion have all put on the gliding wings.

The wings made of alloy steel armor were folded behind their backs and were not unfolded at this moment. The five hundred Tiger Battalion soldiers held their weapons in their arms, crossed their arms and stepped onto the crossbows that had been stretched.

The warrior was lying on the ballista, his body upright.

Seeing that 500 people were already in place, Ma Jun took command personally and waved his hand, "Reflect."

The craftsman operating the ballista flipped the switch, and the string of the ballista rebounded.
The sound of "whoosh" sounded, and the bodies of the five hundred Tiger Battalion soldiers were shot into the air like cannonballs.
He quickly passed over the towers of Xuchang City and fell into the city behind.

"Puff, puff, puff~" The Tiger Battalion soldiers followed the instructions and triggered the mechanism, and the gliding wings behind them unfolded in response.

The huge and light wings caused the falling speed of the soldiers in the air to slow down, and they slowly floated to all parts of the city.

At this time, the soldiers on the city wall only heard a whooshing sound, and a row of black shadows passed over the city wall, but they did not seem to be enemy soldiers at all. (End of chapter)