Three Kingdoms: Wolong's brother-in-law, tricking Liu Bei into seizing Jingzhou

At Jiange Pass, the Qin flag fluttered proudly in the wind on the top of the city, as if mocking the Han army outside the city.

Under the flag, Cao Cao stood with his hands behind his back, standing on the city wall, overlooking the defeated Han army outside the pass with a relaxed mood.

In front of the city gate, there was a horrifying scene.

The corpses of the Han army were scattered all over the wilderness. The coagulated blood gave off a foul smell, which even attracted wild dogs, which began to eat the corpses of the Han army.

Cao Cao looked at the corpses scattered all over the field and made a rough estimate that there were at least thousands of people.

Just when Xiao Fang secretly broke through Yu Fu and then marched straight into Yizhou, Liu Bei also personally led 300,000 Han troops, marched southward, and rushed towards Jiange Pass.

Facing Liu Bei's army, Cao Cao naturally did not dare to underestimate it.

Cao Cao then personally led 50,000 elite troops and stationed them at Jiange Pass to resist Liu Bei before the Han army arrived at Jiange Pass.

One day later, the Han army finally arrived outside Jiange Pass and set up a camp at the foot of the pass.

Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Bei ordered his soldiers to set up camp ten miles outside the pass to briefly restore their strength.

After one night, Liu Bei ordered an attack on the city.

Under Liu Bei's command, the Han army launched several rounds of fierce attacks on Jiange Pass.

However, after several fierce attacks, Jiange Pass is still as solid as a rock.

After all, Jiange is the most dangerous place in Shu, and its steepness far exceeds that of Yangping Pass.

Today, Liu Bei was unwilling to give up, so he ordered an attack on the city again. The Han army soldiers once again launched a fierce attack on Jiange.

Although the Han army was brave and their offensive was fierce, they were ultimately unable to take the city down at all.

Seeing that it was getting late and many soldiers were killed or wounded, Liu Bei shook his head and finally ordered a retreat.

The sounds of killing subsided, and peace returned to the city.

Looking at the wilderness filled with corpses, Cao Cao's lips curled up with a hint of pride.

"Liu Bei, failure doesn't feel good, right?"

"Even if you have an army of 300,000, and even if you attack like this every day, you can never break through this barrier."

Cao Cao knew very well that Liu Bei's fierce attacks every day were like scratching an itch and that he would never be able to break through Jiange.

He only had to repair the damaged parts of the city wall every night and order the soldiers to repair it overnight, and the city would be a fortified city again the next day.

In time, Liu Bei will retreat on his own due to lack of food and fodder.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but sneer and watched the last few Han soldiers go away.

At this time.

The Qin soldiers on both sides raised their arms and cheered, with the joy of victory on their faces.

After all, this was the first time in many years that they had defeated the Han army.

Although the Han army was not completely defeated, this battle was enough to inspire people.

Sooner or later, the final victory will belong to the Qin army.

Watching the Han army retreat in defeat every day, even if only a few thousand enemy soldiers were injured, was enough to boost their morale and make them ecstatic.

"Liu Bei has been attacking for days but has been unable to shake the city. We just need to continue to hold on. This Sword Pavilion will surely be as stable as Mount Tai."

"If Jiange Pass is safe, then Shu will be safe."

"Your Majesty is wise. Look at how Liu Bei showed off his military prowess, but in the end he still fled back like a lost dog."

Zhang Song sneered sarcastically.

The word "wise" made Cao Cao laugh out loud.

His face was also filled with long-lost joy.

Just when everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a battle report broke this rare atmosphere.

"Report——"

The messenger staggered up the city wall.

His eyes were filled with fatigue and his voice was filled with anxiety.

Before he reached Cao Cao, the messenger knelt down in advance, holding up the silk battle report and kneeling before Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was somewhat displeased by this and asked in a deep voice:
"What's going on? Why are you so flustered?"

"Your Majesty!"

The messenger cried out breathlessly:
"General Yan was defeated by Xiao Fang in Fuling City and lost thousands of soldiers!"

"The Han army has captured Fuling, and General Yan has retreated to Jiangzhou!"

"Jiangzhou is in emergency!" This urgent report was like a bolt of lightning, which instantly stunned everyone.

On top of the city.

Everyone's face changed, they were surprised and horrified.

Cao Cao was no exception.

The smug look on his face was immediately replaced by astonishment, and he excitedly asked:

"Isn't Yan Yan guarding Jiangzhou?
"Why did he go to Fuling?"

The messenger knew that he couldn't explain it in a few words, so he handed over the battle report tremblingly.

Huang Quan immediately put away his astonishment, snatched the battle report and read it out in public.

In the Battle of Fuling, Sima Lang tricked the city gates into opening, the Han army entered the city, and Yan Yan was defeated miserably...

The whole process was clearly written on the silk book.

The more Cao Cao listened, the more distorted his expression became, from initial surprise to anger.

His eyes gradually opened and he cursed:
"Yan Yan, you idiot!"

"Why did you dare to disobey my orders and go to Fuling to be teased by Xiao Fang!"

You really disappoint me! "

Cao Cao was extremely angry and became more and more excited the more he cursed.

As for Zhang Song who was standing beside him, countless huge beads of sweat were already running down his cheeks.

After all, it was he who strongly recommended Yan Yan as the commander-in-chief of Jiangzhou, and it was also he who suggested that Yan Yan defend Jiangzhou and not attack.

But what he didn't expect was that Yan Yan was actually an arrogant old man. Not only did he disobey orders, but he also ran to Fuling on his own.

"Your Majesty, I thought..."

Huang Quan was just about to complain about Zhang Song.

Zhang Song's eyes suddenly turned, as if he had thought of a solution, so he spoke first:

"Fuling is the gateway to Jiangzhou. General Yan wants to stop Xiao Fang in Fuling to provide an extra layer of protection, which is not inappropriate."

"The fall of Fuling was due to Sima Lang's betrayal and surrender to the enemy, not General Yan's failure to defend the city."

Zhang Song began to excuse Yan Yan.

The anger on Cao Cao's face gradually eased.

"With General Yan's talent, he would have been able to defend Fuling if it weren't for Sima Lang."

"Your Majesty, the fall of Fuling is Sima Lang's fault!"

Zhang Song laid the groundwork and finally pushed all the responsibility onto Sima Lang.

Although Cao Cao knew that Yan Yan was trying to quibble, the other party's defense was also reasonable and well-founded, leaving him unable to find any flaws.

His expression couldn't help but relax a little.

Zhang Song breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this.

So, he calmed down and immediately bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, although our army lost thousands of soldiers in the battle of Fuling, fortunately General Yan has retreated to Jiangzhou."

"Yan Pu's reinforcements will arrive in Jiangzhou soon. When that time comes, General Yan only needs to hold on to Jiangzhou and he will be safe!"

After listening to this, Cao Cao seemed to be thinking about something.

He knew that the situation in Jiangzhou was not as urgent as he had imagined.

After a while, his anger finally subsided.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Song knew that he had convinced Cao Cao, and he looked at Huang Quan with a proud look.

Huang Quan's face was filled with anger and anxiety, and he was still thinking about persuading Cao Cao to personally lead the army south.

Before Huang Quan could open his mouth, Zhang Song interrupted and said:
"Our army is now at Jiange Pass, having repelled the enemy for several days in a row, and our morale is high."

"If Your Majesty leaves at this time, the morale of the army will be hit. If Jiange Pass is lost, the consequences will be disastrous."

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhang Song and nodded slightly:

"Yongnian is absolutely right. I really cannot leave Jiange Pass."

"Yan Yan has retreated to Jiangzhou. Once Yan Pu's reinforcements arrive, we will be able to hold Jiangzhou City."

It is obvious that Cao Cao has no intention of returning south. (End of this chapter)