Yongchang County roughly covered the western part of present-day Yunnan Province in China, the eastern part of Kachin State in Burma, and the eastern part of Shan State. At the beginning of its establishment, 8 counties, including Buwei County, Wangtang County, Bisu County, Yeyu County, Evil Dragon County, and Yunnan County, were under the jurisdiction of Yizhou. After the establishment of the Shu Kingdom, Zhuge Liang divided Yeyu County, Evil Dragon County, Yunnan County and part of Jianning County in the east of Yongchang County to establish Yunnan County. Xinggu County was also set up, and Yizhou County was changed to Jianning County, and since then the four counties in Nanzhong have become six counties in Nanzhong.

After Dong Wei received Yonghong's reply, he discussed with Nan Ye to attack Yongchang County. At this time, Dong Zheng had already become the leader of the caves in Nanzhong, and gathered an army of 100,000 in the name of resisting Liu Zhang's harsh government. Among the army, 30,000 vine armor troops and 30,000 elite barbarians named Wudang Flying Army by Nan Ye are the main forces.

Xu Shu spread out the "South Middle Finger Palm Map" and said: "There are not many big cities in Yongchang County, and the rest of the small cities are easy to conquer, but Yongchang City is difficult to break. In my opinion, Yongchang City should be broken first, and then the whole county will be at your fingertips. ”

Dong Zhen said: "In this case, according to what Mr. Yuan Zhi said, the army will attack Yongchang first." ”

Xu Shu said: "Although Yongchang City is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is also difficult to be an army of 100,000. But storming the city is the next policy, and we should use it to take it. If I use my plan, 30,000 vine armor troops are enough to conquer the city, and the remaining 70,000 troops can be divided into troops to attack the county. ”

Nan Ye didn't bother to use his brain when he had Xu Shu as a staff officer, so he said, "What is Yuan Zhi's plan?" We'll do what we do. ”

Xu Shu said with a smile: "The national teacher can be the commander of the Tengjia military and take Yongchang from the outside." Dong Dong and his wife unified Wan Wudang Fei Army to take Wangtang County, brought the unification of Wan Jun Ma to take Buwei County, and Yang Fengdong led the five sons to take Yunnan County. The four generals Huang Zhong, Yang Xiong, Gao Shun, and Zhang Baiqi respectively led the troops to take four counties, and the battle of Yongchang was decided. ”

When Nan Ye heard this, he instructed the generals to act according to the plan, and he led Dian Wei, Zhou Cang, and the guards to take the first step and blend into Yongchang City. Zhao Yun and Xu Shu led 30,000 rattan armor soldiers in the outer city.

Yongchang Taishou was named Wang Yan, and when he saw the army besieging the city, he hurriedly summoned Gong Cao Lu Kai to discuss countermeasures. Lu Kai, the word Jiping, Yongchang Buwei people, long eyebrows, three short hair, he and Wang Yan have been stationed in Yongchang for many years, and there has never been a difference.

As soon as Lu Kai arrived in the hall, he saw Wang Ling being anxious like an ant on a hot pot, so he frowned and said, "Don't panic!" Now that the barbarians are besieging the city, the soldiers and the people are already in a panic, if we are in chaos, this city can be broken if it is not attacked! ”

As soon as Wang Yan saw that the thinker Lu Kai had arrived, he suddenly felt like a savior, and asked: "Ji Ping came just in time!" How should we deal with the sudden arrival of the brutes? ”

Lu Kai said with a smile: "The so-called soldiers will block, and the water will cover the earth." There are 20,000 elite soldiers in the city, and there is no shortage of arrows, grain and grass, so why be afraid of 30,000 barbarian soldiers outside the city? Although the barbarians were brave, they did not pass through the battle formation, the military discipline was slack, and if they could not attack for a long time, their morale would inevitably decline, and they would retreat without a fight. ”

Wang Yan listened to what Lu Kai said easily, his heart was a little calm, and he nodded: "What Ji Ping said is extremely true!" We have the advantage of city defense, even if there are a few men and horses, we should not be afraid of barbarians. It's just that I don't know why the barbarians are messing up this time? Why is it so loud? ”

Lu Kai frowned and said, "I've heard a little about this. Some time ago, Zhu Rongdong Dong defeated Yinkengdong Meng and unified all the departments in the south and central China. Then there were officials of the four counties who pretended to pass on Liu Yizhou's order, and ordered Dong to sacrifice black dogs, agate, wood and other things, and the amount was huge. Dong Zheng was unable to contribute, so he rebelled, and the 36 villages and 72 caves in Nanzhong all responded, so that today's momentum is achieved. ”

Hearing this, Wang Yan said angrily: "This group of corrupt officials and corrupt officials only know how to fill their own pockets. They oppressed the barbarian people in Nanzhong, but we suffered unjustified disasters. If I find out who falsely passed the order, I will definitely sue him in front of Liu Yizhou. ”

Lu Kai smiled bitterly when he heard this: "If you say something disrespectful, even if you sue Taishou, I'm afraid it's useless." Liu Jiyu is mediocre and incompetent, cowardly and suspicious, nepotism, and far inferior to the ancestors. Without Liu Jiyu's connivance, how could those corrupt officials dare to arbitrarily expropriate and cause civil revolt? Instead of suing a group of villains and losing their official positions, it is better to forbear it for the time being and protect the people of Yongchang. ”

Wang Yan sighed and said, "Alas~ How can I not know what Ji Ping said. If there is chaos today, and my lord is so incompetent, sooner or later the land of Yizhou will be acquired by others, and I don't know what we should do at that time? ”

Lu Kai said: "It's useless to think too much at this time, it's better for me to rectify the city defense as soon as possible." ”

The two came to the city, only to see the flags fluttering under the city, and tens of thousands of barbarian soldiers besieged the city on three sides, leaving the north gate, which was clearly the method of encircling three and one. Seeing this, Wang Yan smiled and said, "When did these barbarians know how to use tricks?" ”

Lu Kai frowned and said: "Don't be careless if you are too guarded, then Dong Zhen was originally a Han man who entered the barbarian cave, not comparable to ordinary barbarians." I watched the army formation under the city in an orderly manner, silent, not at all like the barbarian army, I am afraid that this battle will not be easy to win. It would be best if Taishou could persuade these barbarians to retreat with good words. ”

Hearing this, Wang Yan nodded, and asked a deputy general defending the city at the head of the city: "Who is in charge of the troops under the city?" But what about Dong Zhen? ”

The adjutant general shook his head and said: "I don't know who is in command under the city, and the handsome flag is written with the word 'king'." ”

When Wang Yan heard that he was still from his own family, he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, and came to the city and shouted loudly: "I am Yongchang Taishou Wang, which marshal is in charge of the army under the city?" Please come out and see you. ”

Zhao Yun heard the shouting from the city and glanced at Xu Shu, and when he saw Xu Shu nodding his head, he stepped forward and said, "I am Wang Long under the account of the master of Dong Dong, what do the people in the city say?" ”

Wang Yan and Lu Kai were shocked when they saw Zhao Yun, and they saw the young generals who came out of the city in white robes, silver armor, white horses, and silver spears, eight feet long, with a face as white as jade, eyes like stars, and lips like Zhu, really majestic and majestic, and magnificent. The two of them couldn't help but sigh secretly in their hearts: There are such romantic characters in the foreign barbarian state!

After being stunned for a moment, Wang Yan reacted and said: "General Wang, listen to the truth, the matter of the imperial court leviing black dogs and agate from the people of Nanzhong is a rumor. We have confirmed that there is no such thing. General Wang can repay the Dong Dong lord without having to pay contributions. I also hope that the master of Dong Dong and General Wang will retreat quickly, so as to avoid the traitor's provocation. If you use swords and soldiers, you will only hurt the innocent people. ”

Zhao Yun smiled when he heard this, he had long known that the tribute was a divisive plan by Yonghong, but Xu Shu used the plan as an excuse to raise troops. At this time, the soldiers were in the city, and it was useless for Wang Yan to say anything, so he heard Zhao Yunlang laugh and said: "Wang Taishou is really good for me to wait for the people of Nanzhong, can I be bullied?" If it weren't for us leading the troops here today, how could the Taishou exempt us from our contributions? Since you deceive the good and fear the evil, we will break through the city today. Look at you and other corrupt officials who dare to loot the people's fat and ointment. ”

Wang Yan knew that the generals under the city would not retreat easily, and he was just doing his best to obey the fate of heaven, even if it was only to slightly weaken the morale of the enemy army. But he didn't expect Zhao Yun to be able to argue well, and at the same time refute himself, he also boosted morale. Wang Yan lowered his head and pondered and wanted to persuade again, but he heard Lu Kai next to him shout: "Be too careful!" ”