Invincible from the beginning of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 249 Siege of Linzi
Gongsun Zan's army was around, blocking several roads leading to Linzi.

Zhang Ming assessed that Gongsun Zan's army numbered more than 6, and he was also drawn back from the army that had dealt with Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao took the opportunity to expand and develop in Jizhou.

Gongsun Zan is now in a dilemma. He is fighting against the three parties. At this time, he has been encroaching on Liu Yu's territory and power.

Gongsun Zan swelled up.

To control Zhang Ming at this time, he wants to take back Qingzhou completely.

After studying with Xi Zhicai, Zhang Ming said: "We should show weakness appropriately, or deal with Yuan Shao with Gongsun Zan, otherwise we will fight Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao will come out, which will be very disadvantageous to us."

"My lord, my subordinates feel that Gongsun Zan will definitely want to use my lord. After we send out troops, he is likely to sneak attack us after we have done something," Xi Zhicai said.

"It depends on who is clever. If Gongsun Zan agrees, we will send troops together. If not, then we will retreat completely, abandon other counties, and only guard Linzi City."

The two discussed it, so Zhang Ming wrote to Gongsun Zan.

"Master, ask for a higher price, so that Gongsun Zan will believe it."

"Well, then twenty more cities will be needed, and Gongsun Zan will be asked to retreat."

There is a condition for Zhang Ming to help send troops, and that is the city of Qingzhou.

Soon the letter was delivered, and Zhang Ming waited for the news.

In fact, Gongsun Zan has been investigating, and he intends to find a chance to deal Zhang Ming a fatal blow.

But Zhang Ming didn't give him a chance.

Sending the letter to Gongsun Zan, Gongsun Zan was furious when he saw it.

"This Zhang Ming thinks that if he wins a game, he can bully me."

Gongsun Zan was so angry that he threw the letter away.

In the big tent, there are two other clan brothers, Gongsun Fan said: "Brother, how should we respond?"

"Don't respond first, step up the investigation, and start a war when you find an opportunity."

Now, Zhang Ming was already a thorn in Gongsun Zan's heart.

Two days later, Zhang Ming did not receive any response, so he called some of his men.

"I'm afraid Gongsun Zan won't agree with us attacking Yuan Shao together. If he wants to deal with us first, then we'll give him a chance."

"Abandon all other county towns, retreat to Linzi, and let Gongsun Zan fight him."

Xi Zhicai said: "My lord, this Linzi has been transformed by us, so he may not be able to enter in the first half of the year. Therefore, my subordinates suggest that [-] cavalry should be placed outside the city, and [-] infantry should guard the city."

"Okay, then you guard the city, and Yide, Zilong and I will lead [-] troops outside."

There are Xi Zhicai and Xu Huang in the city, so they are safe and secure.

After making a plan, everyone started to act.

Soon, everyone in other counties will be withdrawn.

Then, part of the salt trade will be stopped, and the transportation of personnel will also be stopped.

Zhang Ming also just let Liaodong digest it. Liaodong is too busy to resettle a large number of refugees. Let Liaodong get familiar with it for a while before doing it.

Zhang Ming and the others retreated, and Gongsun Zan led an army to surround Linzi City.

Surround but not attack, Gongsun Zan did not attack immediately.

Gongsun Fan said to Gongsun Zan, "Brother, Zhang Ming and the [-] troops left Linzi a long time ago, and they don't know where they are going."

"Ten thousand troops is troublesome."

After thinking for a while, Gongsun Zan said, "Let's step up our guard at the rear, and take care to protect our food and grass."

Xi Zhicai and Xu Huang watched calmly from the top of the city.

This time Gongsun Zan prepared a large number of siege equipment.

"Military Master, it's been two days and the enemy still hasn't attacked. Could it be that the lord led troops outside to threaten them, so they dare not attack." Xu Huang said.

"We will attack, Gongsun Zan really wants to destroy us completely."

"Why don't I go out of town and challenge them," Xu Huang said.

"Alright, I'll guard the city gate for you at the top of the city, and I won't let them take the opportunity to rush in."

So Xu Huang took 3000 people out of the city to challenge.

Gongsun Zan was surprised when Xu Huang played.

Gongsun Zan faced the battle in person, and the two fought one-on-one for dozens of rounds.

After that, there was a tie, and each returned with their own troops.

Gongsun Zan was in the camp, and the generals assembled.

"Tomorrow there will be a full-scale attack, and Zhang Ming is leading his troops outside. We must prevent him from sneaking in."

Gongsun Zan gave the order, and the whole army moved.

The next day, a mad attack was launched on Linzi City.

Several generals led their troops separately and carried out round after round of violent attacks.

On the city, Xu Huang and Xi Zhicai each defended a city wall, and they easily dealt with it.

In one day of the battle, Gongsun Zan lost more than 2000 men.

At night, Gongsun Zan called the general again.

"Brother, why is this city so strong? I'm afraid it won't be able to break through in a short time." Gongsun Yue said.

Gongsun Zan also found out that he originally planned to take down Qingzhou within ten days and take full control of Qingzhou.

However, Zhang Ming's defense was so solid that they couldn't take it down.

After discussing with everyone, they continued to attack the next day.

After attacking for five days in a row, it is still regrettable that Linzi City cannot be moved.

Therefore, Gongsun Zan stopped attacking, but trapped Linzi City to death, preventing anyone from entering or leaving.

Xi Zhicai and Xu Huang became alone without any support.

If it is an ordinary person, the morale of the army will soon be broken.

However, after ten days of siege, the city was still very peaceful.

The common people were greatly affected, but Zhang Ming and the others had already prepared for it, and the common people hoarded food and timber very early.

For ten days, Gongsun Zan was under great pressure.

For ten days, there was no progress.

If this continues, Gongsun Zan's entire power will be affected.

Materials can be raised in Qingzhou.

Gongsun Zan continued to besiege the city, and dug trenches outside the city, making a gesture of preparing for a long-term siege.

However, there was still no reaction in the city.

After another five days, it has been half a month.

"It has become an isolated city, and after a few more days of siege, they will persuade the city to surrender." Gongsun Zan said.

Usually, it is not difficult to attack an isolated city, and Gongsun Zan also thought it was easy. He even thought that Zhang Ming would give up the city soon to preserve his strength.

However, for half a month, there was still no movement.

"Brother, give me [-] soldiers and horses, and I will take down Linzi City." Gongsun Yue said.

Gongsun Zan shook his head and said, "Wait a minute, I have ambushed soldiers and horses in You Beiping, and Zhang Ming is likely to sneak attack on You Beiping while our army is out."

If Zhang Ming is smart enough, in order to understand the siege of Linzi City, attacking You Beiping is the best choice.

As long as you attack You Beiping, Gongsun Zan must return to help.

Therefore, Gongsun Zan's plan is actually Liaodong.

As long as the Liaoxi army is eliminated by him, Zhang Ming's entire power will be empty, and he will be able to attack all the way to Liaodong.

"Brother Gao Ming."

So Gongsun Zan and the others continued to besiege Linzi.

However, a month has passed without any movement.

No one from You Beiping had ever attacked, and more importantly, Zhang Ming's [-] troops left the city without any movement.

Gongsun Zan has been sending people to investigate, but the result of the investigation is that Zhang Ming's [-] cavalry have been wandering outside without a target.

The one-month siege made Gongsun Zan very anxious.

(End of this chapter)