Liu Bei occupied Wancheng, and the situation inside the city was very good, but the situation outside the city was bleak.

After Ma Chao and Ma Xiu escaped, all the Han soldiers dispersed in a hurry.

Dian Wei, Lü Meng, Huang Xu, Zhou Cang and others led the soldiers to quickly encircle and suppress the Han soldiers outside the city, Liu Bei sent a total of 6,000 soldiers, and after a fight, there were more than 4,000 people left. Now they dispersed in a hurry, and were chased and killed by Lu Meng and others, and lost more than 2,000 people in the tea time, and the remaining more than 1,000 people all fled.

Liu Bei looked at the scene outside the city, and was so angry that he stomped his feet again and again.

At this time, Liu Bei also regretted a little in his heart, and felt that he shouldn't have done things in a desperate way.

If he hadn't let Ma Chao into the city, Ma Chao and Ma Xiu wouldn't have left.

After Chen Gong saw Liu Bei's expression, he guessed Liu Bei's thoughts and said, "Lord, it's useless to regret it now." What we have to do now is to eliminate the hidden dangers in the city and kill all the soldiers under Zhang Xiu's command, so as to ensure the safety of the city, otherwise Wang Can's army will come, and we will not only face external enemies, but also internal troubles, and the situation is very dangerous. ”

Liu Bei took a deep breath and arched his hand and said, "Gongtai is reasonable!" ”

"Step! Trample! ”

Just as Chen Gong and Liu Bei were talking closely, there were steady footsteps behind them.

Liu Bei looked back, but it was Zhang Fei who came back. With a puzzled look on his face, he said puzzledly: "Third brother, you led the soldiers to exterminate Zhang Xiu's soldiers, why did you come back so quickly, could it be that you have already killed Zhang Xiu?" ”

When he spoke, Liu Bei had an expectant look in his eyes.

Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "Zhang Xiu led his troops to escape from Wancheng, and he couldn't catch it." ”

Liu Bei asked: "You led the troops to chase and fight, and Zhang Xiu escaped?" ”

Zhang Fei nodded and said; "When I led the army to catch up, Zhang Xiu led the soldiers to break through from the north gate and killed them directly. I thought we still had to garrison Wancheng, so I didn't continue to chase after me. ”

Liu Bei led his troops to attack the south gate of Wancheng, and did not seal the east, west and north gates of Wancheng.

Zhang Xiu and Zhang Ren led the troops to retreat, and after joining up with Lei Xu's soldiers, they withdrew directly.

Chen Gong thought for a while and said: "Lord, we occupy Wancheng, although we can defend Wancheng and wait for reinforcements from Jingzhou and Runan to flank Wang Can, but the current question is whether we can support them until they arrive, this is the most urgent problem." Moreover, all the soldiers plundered for three days, and the city was in chaos, which was not conducive to garrisoning! ”

A cold light flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, and he asked, "Gongtai, do you mean to withdraw the troops and leave?" ”

Chen Gong nodded solemnly and did not speak.

Zhang Fei waved his hand and immediately said, "Big brother, we can't retreat in a decisive battle with Wang Can." I have always remembered the second brother's hatred in my heart and remembered it vividly. Now that Wancheng has been taken, as long as the reinforcements arrive, they can go out and fight Wang Can in a decisive battle. ”

Liu Bei said: "Third brother, don't worry, we will definitely defeat Wang Can." ”

Zhang Fei looked at Chen Gong and said, "Strategist, our brother wants to take revenge, you don't have to interfere!" ”

After finishing speaking, Zhang Fei turned around and left to straighten out the soldiers.

Chen Gong smiled bitterly, Zhang Fei was full of thoughts about avenging Guan Yu, and Liu Bei was full of thoughts about defeating Wang Can, how could it be done without considering the actual situation?

The situation on the battlefield is changing all the time.

If you can easily take Wancheng, and you can restrain the soldiers to plunder the people, so that the soldiers will not commit any crimes, this is a chance to compete with Wang Can.

However, if the soldiers go around robbing women and money, there will be chaos in the city.

The people also resented Liu Bei because of this and would not support Liu Bei.

In this case, it is obviously unwise to just guard an isolated city. Without the advantage of time, without people and advantages, it is too risky to rely on an empty fortified city. Chen Gong opened his mouth and wanted to persuade Liu Bei, but when he saw Liu Bei's unmoved expression, he dispelled the idea of persuasion in his heart.

With Liu Bei's occupation of Wancheng, the city has been completely chaotic.

Everywhere in the city, soldiers can be seen laughing and robbing women, and everywhere you can see soldiers running with gold, silver and money. Such scenes are common, and fires have been lit in many parts of the city.

Everything was caused by the soldiers of the Han army.

Chen Gong got down from the city tower and walked slowly around the city.

He saw that the city had become hell, and his face turned pale. Chen Gong's hands and feet were cold, his steps were faltering, as if he had aged a lot at this moment, and the spirit of the whole person suddenly disappeared. The soldiers who came and went saluted Chen Gong, but Chen Gong seemed to be a demented puppet, moving forward little by little.

Ideal and reality, so cruel.

All things are his iniquities!

Suddenly, Chen Gong squatted down suddenly, choking silently, muddy tears flowing down from the corners of his eyes and wetting his clothes.

……

Outside the city, Lü Meng and Dian Wei were reorganizing their armies and gathering their soldiers again.

Dian Wei looked at the devastated city wall and said in a deep voice: "Amon, we brought five thousand soldiers, and now we have fought more than a thousand soldiers, and the lack of troops makes it impossible to attack the city, what should we do?" ”

Lu Meng's expression was grim, and his eyes also showed a solemn look.

Huang Xu said: "General Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu are both in the city, how can this be good? ”

Zhou Cang continued: "If their senior brothers are trapped in the city, they will definitely not survive tonight. If we don't take the initiative to attack the city, we won't be able to attract the Han soldiers in the city, and we won't be able to relieve the pressure on Zhang Xiu and Zhang Ren. Little General, I think that no matter how many soldiers we have left, we should attack, otherwise Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu may be in danger. ”

Lu Meng looked at the bloodstained city wall and fell into a difficult choice.

After a long time, Lu Meng said: "Okay, prepare to attack the city!" ”

As Zhou Cang said, if he didn't send troops to attack the city, Liu Bei's soldiers would all go to encircle and suppress Zhang Xiu and Zhang Ren, and the two would definitely be very dangerous. Therefore, only by attacking the city can the pressure on Zhang Renshi's brothers be relieved.

Lu Meng slowly raised his long knife and pointed at the city tower in the air, preparing to attack.

At this time, the sound of messy footsteps and the roar of soldiers suddenly came from the south of Wancheng.

Lu Meng was stunned, looked around, and found that it was Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu who led the soldiers to run over. Lu Meng's face was overjoyed, and he immediately put down the long knife and breathed a long sigh of relief. It is really inappropriate to attack Wancheng now, the troops are insufficient, and the equipment is not available, if it is forcibly attacked, the remaining more than 3,000 soldiers will definitely be lost.

Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu escaped, so he didn't have to face so much pressure.

The two armies converged, and Zhang Ren asked, "Little general, what now?" ”

Zhang Xiu looked at Lu Meng, knowing that Lu Meng was Wang Can's disciple, and also knew that Lu Meng had made great achievements, but Zhang Xiu only nodded to Lu Meng, and did not directly call him.

Lu Meng didn't bother with Zhang Xiu, and said: "Collect the troops, wait for the teacher to bring the troops." ”

Dian Wei said: "In this case, let's withdraw one after another!" ”

Dian Wei's voice fell, and there was another rumbling sound from the rear of the army.

Wang Can's army is finally here.

Lu Meng showed a touch of joy on his face, and immediately said; "Let's go, let's greet the teacher." As he spoke, Lu Meng turned his horse's head and hurried to the rear of the army. Wherever Lü Meng passed, the soldiers gave way to a road to let Lü Meng and the others pass.

Zhang Ren glanced at Zhang Xiu, saw Zhang Xiu's expression flickering, and said, "Senior brother, don't be nervous!" ”

Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "I met King Shu a few years ago, it's okay!" As they spoke, Zhang Xiu and Zhang Ren followed behind Lu Meng and quickly rushed towards Wang Can's position.

PS: The fourth shift is completed, and the work is over.