Xiangyang is a good place, and in ancient times it was the land of princes. In the Western Han Dynasty, Xiangyang County was built, and during the early peace period, Liu Biao, the history of Jingzhou, moved to Jingzhou because of the dangerous terrain of Xiangyang. Since then, Xiangyang City has become a battleground for thousands of years.

Although this Xiangyang City has been repaired by Liu Biao and the Cao family, it is not too much worse than the original city. The rammed city wall of loess is not very high, Zhang Fei led the army to the outside of the city, and after setting up a large camp, he led the schools out to observe the terrain.

After circling the city for a week, he deliberately urged the horse to go to the city, which was very wanton. And the city head did not react. Zhang Fei laughed, turned his horse back to the camp, and said to the generals: "Take Xiangyang Yi'er, I will try it today, but the enemy army at the head of the city is cowardly and has no courage to fight." Prepare early, and attack the city early tomorrow morning. ”

Above the city, some people are also asking the deputy general of Xiangyang: "General, the Han army is so arrogant, why don't you attack it to thwart its sharpness?" ”

The deputy general held the battlements with both hands, with a confident expression: "Why do you need to say more, I have my own plans." ”

Hearing this, the captain next to him didn't dare to ask any more, so he had to retreat with his fists clenched. The deputy general looked at the black camp in the distance outside the city, and said in his heart that if I can vote for Cao, I can vote for Han again. In this troubled era, saving one's life and protecting the family is the first priority. As for who the territory belongs to, how can he manage it? If the reinforcements from Nanjun do not come, I will know that the will of heaven belongs to Han, and then I will not be blamed.

How did the Xiangyang master know that his deputy was already in Cao Ying's heart in Han. Early in the morning of the second day, after burying the pot and cooking and beating drums and trumpets in unison, the Han army followed its chief officer out of the camp in a neat manner, and the siege began.

After a day of fighting, the defenders of Xiangyang City easily repelled the Han army, but the Han army did not even fill the moat. In the evening, in the big tent, all the generals and colonels bowed their heads in shame, and the heroic words of the morning army were still echoing in their ears, but today's battle was like this, and it was really impossible to pay the order.

Zhang Fei looked at the group of arrogant generals under his command, his eyes rolled, and his morale was irrevocable. He laughed and said, "I have a plan to break the city!" ”

As soon as these words came out, sure enough, the eyes of all the generals looked at them. Zhang Fei was in high spirits, first pointed out a few defensive loopholes in Xiangyang City, pointed them out one by one, and then said: "If you don't attack the city tomorrow, go to watch the water first." If Xiangyang doesn't fall, don't blame me for being ruthless! ”

The next member of the order, but Huang Xu, the son of Huang Zhong, heard that his eyes lit up, so he hugged his fists and said: "General, but you want to dig Xiangshui?" ”

Everyone then reacted and couldn't help but be overjoyed. Zhang Fei smiled and didn't answer, glanced at Huang Xu, and said in his heart that Brother Hansheng gave birth to a good son, I heard that this kid wants to read the scriptures and plant well, isn't it a waste? In fact, Huang Xu is not much younger than Zhang Fei, but it is a pity that Huang Zhong and Zhang Fei have an equal relationship, and Zhang Fei is in a high position, so Huang Xu should become a junior.

Early in the morning of the second day, Zhang Fei took the generals and went straight to Xiangshui. Xiangyang got its name because it was in the sun of Xiangshui. At this time, it was the end of summer, and the Xiangshui was abundant, and the river was rushing and roaring, and it was firmly restrained by the long embankment. When the generals saw this, their hearts were filled with joy. What else is there to fight, choose a good place, you don't need to block the water, such a large amount of water can directly flood Xiangyang City.

Zhang Fei took everyone around for a long time, then chose Huang Xu here, and said: "Publicly, you will lead the headquarters to dig the embankment here, if Xiangyang still dares to resist, as soon as our military order arrives, you will immediately break the embankment, flood Xiangyang, and you must not be lazy!" ”

Huang Xu hugged his fists and said: "General, the last general is unwilling to dig the embankment, and is willing to lead the headquarters to attack Xiangyang City!" Huang Xu's heart is like a mirror, knowing that if he wasn't his father, how could Zhang Fei take care of him like this? Although digging embankments is hard work, it is much safer than charging into battle. And as long as Xiangyang is a little, the credit is still indispensable to him. But he didn't want to. Young people are always like this, preferring to rely on their own skills to break out of the world, rather than relying on the shadow of their parents.

Zhang Fei listened, and secretly said in his heart, is it stupid to read and read? He turned his face and shouted: "How can military orders be child's play, they can be implemented quickly, and those who neglect them will be engaged in military law!" ”

After leaving Huang Xu, Zhang Fei returned to the camp again, and then sent people to tell Xiangyang, after the city got the letter, the deputy general took the case: "What, the Han army wants to dig Xiangshui?" How dare they? ”

After a while, another cronie broke in: "General, the big thing is not good, the people in the city heard that the Han army was going to dig Xiangshui to flood Xiangyang City, and under the horror, people's hearts fluctuated, and at this time the people had fled from the city." And there are many people gathered at the door of the four gates to break in! ”

When the adjutant general heard this, he couldn't hold it anymore, kicked over a short table, and scolded angrily: "A bunch of stupid people, I have strictly ordered that the news must not be leaked, how did this matter get out?" ”

When people's hearts are confused, it will be difficult to lead the team. So the people are, but what about the defenders of the city? You must know that the families of the soldiers are small, and they are basically in Xiangyang City.

The little colonel who came in to report the news lowered his head and said: "The Han army has thousands of arrows, and there are letters on the arrows, and this matter cannot be concealed if you want to." ”

The deputy general turned around twice on the spot, gritted his teeth and said: "The Han army prides itself on being the king's teacher, how dare they really dig the embankment, Liu Bei has always shown benevolence and righteousness, and his army will not dare to commit such atrocities." You go out first, pass on my order, arrest all those who deceive the people, and kill those who dare to break through the city gates on the spot! ”

Being taken prisoner by the Han army and holding the city and then taking the initiative to revolt and take refuge are absolutely different. It's about the lieutenant's own treatment and the future of the family behind him. So even if he had two hearts a long time ago, now he has to grit his teeth and stick to it wholeheartedly. Then, after showing his demeanor to the Han army, he will find a suitable opportunity to surrender.

The little correction was about to go out to convey the order, and suddenly a large group of people broke in, and the first one was the Xiangyang guard.

The adjutant general turned his head and saw that it was the main general, and he was in a bad mood, so he said, "Why is the general here?" ”

"Why are you here?" The lord sneered and said, "I entrusted you with all the things of the city defense, and you did this?" At this time, there was a riot in the city, and the officials and soldiers were opposed to each other, and there were constant conflicts. If I don't come, I'm afraid that Xiangyang will be finished. ”

"It seems that the general knows the news. The Han army is cunning, and I think that it will not dare to dig the embankment, but will use this to disturb the hearts of our army and people. ”

The adjutant general still wanted to explain a thing or two to the main general, but the main general looked impatient, waved his hand and said: "You don't need to say more, from now on, I will take over the city defense, you should retreat first." ”

As soon as the adjutant general's eyes opened, he was about to have a seizure, but he found that a group of people behind the main general were eager to try. So he suppressed the anger in his heart. Respectfully clenched his fists and retreated.

After the adjutant general stepped down, someone asked the commander-in-chief: "General, why not?" Then he made a slashing gesture with his hand.

The main general sighed secretly in his heart, he didn't want to do this, but it's a pity that the deputy general endured it just now, without the name of righteousness, it is not okay to kill people indiscriminately, especially at this critical moment, there is no need to defend this Xiangyang City if it really makes trouble.