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

Deng Ai keenly sensed the increasingly strong murderous intent in Xiao Fang.

It was a surging momentum that seemed to be able to tear the heaven and earth apart.

"Gongsun Kang, I, Xiao Fang, swear here that I will make sure you neither live nor die!"

Xiao Fang gritted his teeth, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying endless resentment and determination.

"Gongsun Kang is such a shameless beast!"

Zhang Bao's eyes widened with anger, and he started cursing loudly, with veins on his face bulging with anger.

"Gongsun Kang's actions are truly unscrupulous!"

Ma Su also sighed, his eyes filled with grief and anger.

"However, judging from the current situation, although Gongsun Kang's evil deeds are hateful, they are not a bad thing."

Ma Su frowned and analyzed slowly:

"I roughly estimate that the Liaodong Army may be able to hold out for another one to three months with this move."

"Prime Minister, we can't delay any longer!"

Zhao Yun's face was filled with anxiety, and he said anxiously:

"If you delay Yun any longer, I'm afraid all the people in the city will die!"

When the generals heard this, they were all filled with indignation and volunteered to fight.

For a moment, the crowd in the tent was excited and the shouts of killing seemed to break through the tent.

Xiao Fang slammed the table suddenly, and the loud noise shocked everyone.

He stood up, his eyes sharp as a blade, and shouted:
"All troops, send out your whole army, and attack the city day and night for me!"

As soon as the siege order was given, the Han army soldiers launched an overwhelming attack on Xiangping City like tigers out of a cage.

The siege had lasted for half a year, and the Han generals had long been filled with murderous intent, which was now completely ignited by Gongsun Kang's evil deeds.

Seeing this, Gongsun Kang could only desperately urge the Liaodong army to defend the city.

Although the morale of the Liaodong army was low, they had to fight to the death under the pressure of Gongsun Kang.

After several days of attack, the Han army soldiers fought bravely but suffered countless casualties.

Relying on the strength of the city and the desperate resistance of the Liaodong army, Gongsun Kang managed to hold the city.

However, the Liaodong Army also suffered heavy casualties and low morale.

The Han army's offensive was fierce. If they continued to attack like this, Gongsun Kang's forces would be completely exhausted.

The fall of Xiangping City seemed to be imminent.

Gongsun Kang had no choice at this point and could only hold on to his position.

He placed all his hopes on Gao Shangwu, hoping that Gao Shangwu would come to the rescue.

……

In Xiniu City, the atmosphere is completely different.

Gao Shangwu looked at the sumptuous wine and meat in front of him, his brows furrowed, his heart full of worry.

Xiangping had been under siege for half a year, and the Han army had no intention of retreating.

The previous failed attack on Heyang City made him never dare to act rashly again.

However, he naturally knew the principle of "the lips and the teeth are cold".

Once Gongsun Kang is destroyed, the Han army will inevitably be directed at him.

In such a situation, how could he have a good appetite to enjoy these fine wines and delicacies?
suddenly.

Gao Yanyou walked in with a frown on his face and a worried look on his face.

Gao Shangwu's heart tightened and he blurted out:

"Could it be that Gongsun Kang can no longer hold on?"

Gao Yanyou hurriedly bowed and said:

"I just received news that the Han army has been attacking for several days but has not been able to break into the city!"

Gao Shangwu breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and the heavy stone in his heart fell to the ground temporarily.

Then, a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes, and he said:

"The food and grass in Xiangping City should have been used up by now. How can the Liaodong Army still have the strength to resist the Han Army's fierce attack?"

Cao Yu was also puzzled and asked curiously:

"According to our estimation, Gongsun Kang should have run out of food. How could he resist such a fierce attack from the Han army?"

Gao Yanyou sighed and said:

"According to reliable information, Gongsun Kang gave the people of Xiangping city to..." Having said this, he hesitated, as if he found it difficult to speak.

Gao Shangwu and Cao Yu had come to their senses, and their faces were instantly filled with horror, as if they had seen the most horrifying thing in the world.

"Gongsun Kang does have some tricks up his sleeve!"

Gao Shangwu's eyes flickered, and he felt shocked at Gongsun Kang's actions, but also had a complicated emotion in his heart.

But when the words came to his lips, he suddenly realized that as a king, it would be beneath his dignity if he agreed to such a practice that was against the harmony of heaven.

So he quickly changed his words:
"Even so, with that little food and grass, how long can he hold out? Sooner or later he will be defeated by the Han army!"

Cao Yu came back to his senses and sighed:
"Once Gongsun Kang is finished, Xiao Fang's army will surely attack us. By then, we will be in danger."

Gao Shangwu shook his head and sighed, his eyes full of worry.

“Although Goguryeo’s terrain is dangerous, its situation is different from that of Liaodong.

After Xiao Fang conquered Liaodong Kingdom, he must have been exhausted.

But by then, if he dares to attack Goguryeo, Your Majesty, you can send people to raid the Han army's food and grass and see what he can do! "

After hearing this, Cao Yu quickly explained:

"So, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry too much."

When Gao Shangwu heard this, his worry gradually disappeared and he seemed to feel a little more confident.

a long time.

Gao Shangwu slammed the table and said:

"You have a point. If that's the case, why should I waste my energy here?"

"Pass on the king's order, withdraw the troops!"

...

Xiangping, in the Han camp.

When Xiao Fang learned the news that Gao Shangwu had withdrawn his troops, the corners of his mouth slightly raised in a sneer.

Gao Shangwu withdrew, which meant that he gave up Xiangping and Gongsun Kang.

"It is really unexpected that Gao Shangwu abandoned Gongsun Kang!"

Ma Su sighed.

Xiao Fang smiled coldly and explained:
"Gao Shangwu thought that Goguryeo was all mountainous and that it would be difficult for our Han army to conquer it, so he withdrew his troops."

"He is so self-righteous, but he doesn't realize that this move has forced Gongsun Kang into a desperate situation."

Ma Su nodded repeatedly and said:
"Gao Shangwu must have known that Xiangping was beyond saving, so he withdrew to Goguryeo. He just wanted to preserve his own strength."

Ma Su exposed Gao Shangwu's plot.

Xiao Fang didn't care and said in a deep voice:
"Our most important task now is to capture Xiangping."

Ma Su thought for a moment, then bowed and said:

"Gongsun Kang defended Xiangping to the death because he believed Gao Shangwu would come to rescue him. If Gongsun Kang knew that Gao Shangwu had abandoned him, his army would be in chaos and would collapse."

"So, Su's meaning is that we can start from here."

"That's absolutely true!"

Xiao Fang nodded in agreement and said:
"Then let's spread this news to Xiangping City, so that Gongsun Kang won't think of seeking external help."

So Xiao Fang ordered the earth wall to be demolished, leaving a gap intentionally.

This move was to ensure that the news of Gao Shangwu's withdrawal could be smoothly transmitted to Xiangping City.

Not only that, Xiao Fang also set an ambush.

He predicted that if Gongsun Kang got to know the news, he would definitely try to take the opportunity to escape. When that happened, he would surround and kill him, making it impossible for him to escape.

After the wall was demolished, the Liaodong army on the city wall breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the Han army withdrawing, as if they saw hope of life.

Gongsun Kang watched the Han army withdraw their siege, and he felt both excited and suspicious.

He frowned and muttered to himself:

"Xiao the thief suddenly withdrew, what conspiracy is he planning?"

As he spoke, he looked at the ministers and asked:
"What do you think?"

All the ministers looked confused and didn't know how to answer.

"Liu Zijian, what do you think?"

Gongsun Kang turned his attention to his strategist Liu Yi. (End of this chapter)