Liu Mang had seen the scene of tens of thousands of troops besieging a city. In Kaiyang, he was surrounded by Cao Cao's 100,000 troops. But at that time, the commander was Lü Bu. With Lü Bu there, Liu Mang did not need to do anything. But now, the commander was Liu Mang himself. His every move would affect the morale of the entire Wancheng city. His actions would determine the fate of the 8,000 defenders of Wancheng city.
The city walls were densely packed with enemies. Including the City Guard and Liu family's private soldiers, there were less than 8,000 people inside Wancheng city. Wancheng city was very big, really big. As Lujiang's capital, its walls were very high and wide. It could be said that it was easy to defend but hard to attack. But because the walls were long, there were many places to defend.
If Liu Mang had 10,000 more defenders, he would not need to be afraid. With 20,000 troops, even if there were 100,000 enemies, he would be able to repel them. Moreover, the provisions in Wancheng city were absolutely sufficient. It would not be a problem to feed the entire city for half a year.
But now, Liu Mang had less than 8,000 people in his hands. There were too many places to defend. There was a saying in the art of war, if there were ten, then there was encirclement. If there were five, then there was attack. If there were twice the number, then there was war. If there were 100,000 troops besieging a city, then there was only 8,000 defenders.
What he needed now was to hold on. Even if he had to fight to the last man, he could not let the city fall. Once Wancheng city fell, the Lvbu's Army would have no source of provisions. Without provisions, even if the army was strong, they would not be able to fight. At that time, Lü Bu would really be defeated. Now that the Lvbu's Army's main force was in Shucheng city, Liu Mang had already sent out a request for reinforcements. They were waiting for the Lvbu's Army's main force to come back.
There were not many people on land that could be the opponent of the Lvbu's Army, not to mention the Jiangdong Army.
"Where is Butcher Liu Mang?!" Below, Sun Cejun began to call out, "Butcher Liu Mang, as a member of the Han dynasty and a noble Crown Prince, you should be benefiting the people and governing well. However, you stubbornly persist in going about things the wrong way. Together with Slave of Three Surnames, Greedy Wolf Lü Bu from beyond the Great Wall, you have occupied my city and killed my people. You have committed heinous crimes. Now that you are righteous, why don't you quickly bind yourself and roll down the city tower to surrender. If you do so, my lord will spare you for His Majesty's sake! Don't tell me you want to wait for my army to break into your city and cut off your head? "A scholar below whipped his horse and came out. He had no book or manuscript, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he spoke with fervor and assurance.
Surrender and surrender? You must be joking! Not to mention that the Lvbu's Army and Sun Cejun had become mortal enemies. Even if it was an ordinary attack, they would not be able to capture a city without losing a single soldier. Moreover, if Liu Mang surrendered, would he really be able to live? Looking at the two heads hanging above Wan Cheng, one was Zhou Cheng, the nephew of the Jiangdong Army's second-in-command, Zhou Yu. The other was Zhou Tai, a general under Sun Ce. Both of them were killed by Liu Mang. Even if Sun Ce wanted to spare him, his subordinates would not agree. Not to mention, Sun Ce's dead wife was still in Wan Cheng.
"Who are you?!" Above all, war is war. Next, war is war. Next, war is war. The ideal was good, but the reality was cruel. Liu Mang looked at the scholar who spoke with fervor and assurance and asked.
"I am Lu Su Lu Zijing, King Of Shu, His Royal Highness, Lu Su, surrender! My army is 100,000. You only have a few thousand soldiers. What do you have to fight? Instead of waiting for the city to be destroyed, it is better to surrender Wan Cheng now. My lord Sun Ce will ensure your safety and send you back to Xu Du. You will be able to govern the country with his majesty! "
"Lu Su?" Liu Mang saw another historical figure. Lu Su Lu Zijing was from Dongcheng County of Linhuai County. He was an outstanding strategist and diplomat in China's Eastern Han Dynasty. He was born in a noble family. His father died when he was young. He was raised by his grandmother. He was tall and sturdy. His character was forthright. He liked to read and was good at riding and shooting. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he saw that the imperial court was muddle-headed, officials were corrupt, and society was in turmoil. He often gathered the young people in the village to practice martial arts. He was also generous and was deeply admired by the villagers. At that time, Zhou Yu was the leader of the village. He asked Lu Su for help because of the lack of food. Lu Su generously gave a warehouse of three thousand bushels of food to Zhou Yu. Since then, the two became good friends and worked together.
He was trying to intimidate him! He was forcing Liu Mang into a dead end! This Lu Su was indeed an honest person. Liu Mang surrendered. Whether or not Sun Ce would hurt Liu Mang was another matter. Lu Su said that sending Liu Mang to Xu Du was a path of no return. How could they work together? Once they arrived at Xu Du, Cao Cao would be able to take down Liu Mang. Compared to Jiangdong's Cao Cao and Jiangdong's Sun Ce, Sun Ce's hatred for Liu Mang was no less than Sun Ce.
Without Liu Mang, he would have taken down Lü Bu and obtained Diao Chan. How could he have almost lost his life in Xiapi? How could he have been humiliated and angered by Liu Mang in front of Kaiyang City? How could half of the Ferocious Cavalry be destroyed? How could his generals Cao Chun and Li Dian die in battle?
Surrendering meant death. Not surrendering meant death. This Lu Su really knew how to persuade people to surrender.
"Lu Zijing, let me ask you something. Are you a citizen of the Han Dynasty?" Liu Mang did not want to bully an honest person. But now, he had no choice but to open his mouth because the Liu family's private soldiers on the city wall were somewhat shaken. If they surrendered, there would be no need to fight! Fighting a war requires people to die. Moreover, the densely packed enemies below made one's scalp tingle. Even one person would be flustered.
"Huh?!" Lu Su frowned. What did this King Of Shu want to say? Although he did not understand, Lu Su still nodded his head and answered yes! Although it was a chaotic time, the Han Dynasty's prestige was still there. Therefore, even if the warlords didn't put the Han Emperor in their eyes, they still obediently served the Han Dynasty. The 800 years of the Han Dynasty's prestige wasn't a joke. Only Yuan Gonglu, who was blinded by greed, directly declared himself as the Emperor. Then, the outcome was certain, which was to be attacked by a group. In the end, there was only defeat.
"Then let me ask you again. Does Wan Cheng belong to Lujiang County?! Does Lujiang County belong to Yangzhou?! "Liu Mang asked again.
"Yes!" Wan Cheng was the seat of Lujiang County from Lu Kang. Lujiang County belongs to the entire Yangzhou.
"Good! Lu Su, Lu Zijing, you seem to have forgotten. This King not only has the throne given by His Majesty, but also the position of General of the Southern Expedition. Not to mention Yangzhou, even Yu Province, Jing Province, and Yi Province are all in this King's territory! How dare you call this place your Lord's city! How dare you say that I will kill your people! Under the heavens, I am the King of Shu of the Han Dynasty. I am the King of Shu of Han Dynasty. This Wan Cheng city is under my rule! And Lord is just a trivial Governor of Huiji. Not only did you not kneel when you saw this King, but you also want to offend your superior? You really don't care about the laws of the Han Dynasty! "
Good! Lu Su used righteousness to pressure Liu Mang and hoped that Liu Mang would surrender. Instead, he was checkmated by Liu Mang. Lu Su, didn't you admit that you are a citizen of the Han Dynasty?! Lu Su, didn't you obey the Han dynasty?! Now the King of the Han dynasty, the General of the Southern Expedition is here. Not to mention Wan Cheng, even the entire Yangzhou is under Liu Mang's rule. Lu Su, what else do you have to say?! You want to start a war? Is it because you are dissatisfied with the imperial court and want to rebel?!
To tell the truth, the Han dynasty's Emperor did not have any authority. All the feudal officials were secretly obeying him. Other than the Provincial Governor, the other positions were all decided by the feudal officials. Why would they pay attention to the Emperor? If the Emperor was useful, then Cao Cao would not need to start a war. He could just ask the Emperor to issue an imperial edict!
Of course, this was only the unspoken rules. On the surface, they still respected the Han dynasty. Liu Mang was playing this kind of open and aboveboard game. He was acting like a loyal official of the Han dynasty. Lu Su really could not do anything to him.
The General of the Southern Expedition was one of the four generals. He was only second to the General of the Cheji Army. He was the commander of the four continents.
"You!" Lu Su was not a good debater. Lu Su's strategy leaned towards stability. Originally, when Lu Su had replaced Zhou Yu as the Governor of Dong Yue Wu, he had been steady. Although he did not make much progress, he did not make any mistakes.
"The King Of Shu has lost his virtue. Naturally, this subject needs to correct it! What I said is right, Your Highness the King Of Shu! "A familiar voice came from the army.
"Sun Ce!" Liu Mang squinted his eyes. Wasn't the person who walked out of the army with phoenix wings and a crown? Wasn't he Sun Ce, the person who Liu Mang had invited to a banquet?
"Your Highness the King Of Shu, I wonder if General Su Fei is still well?" Sun Ce smiled as he looked at Liu Mang.
"Su Fei!" Liu Mang felt pain in his heart. That was a talented naval commander. Just like that, he was crippled by Sun Ce. Human swine! Human swine! How could he do such a thing?
"There's no need to trouble General Sun Ce. How was the meat pie?" Liu Mang knew that now was not the time to be sad. He wanted to avenge Su Fei. I, Liu Mang, will eat this 100,000 troops.
"Humph, Your Highness the King Of Shu, your father-in-law came to my Lujiang and offered several carts of jewelry. I, Sun Ce, did not take a single coin and let you pass safely. Not only that, I also let the cities along the way prepare provisions and hot food for your army. I even invited you to celebrate my wedding night together. But how did your Pengzhou Army treat me, Sun Ce? You seized my Wan Cheng city, killed my wife and generals, and caused the entire Wan Cheng city to be plunged into misery and suffering. Your Highness the King Of Shu, how could you do that? Those are my people!" Sun Ce said righteously. In his mouth, Lü Bu and Liu Mang were ungrateful villains. Not only did they not know how to repay kindness, but they also seized other people's cities and killed their generals and wives.
If people did not know the situation, they would have been confused by Sun Ce.
"Bofu Sun, when did you become so hypocritical!" Liu Mang said with disdain, "My army has also taken revenge for your Lujiang! Half of Jiang Xia in Huangzhou is not worth as much as your provisions? As for killing your generals? You are talking about this! "
Liu Mang waved his sword and a head that was hanging on the city wall fell to the ground. The city wall was three feet high. The head suddenly turned into mud and burst open. "Using a refinement stage martial artist to assassinate other people's family. What a big deal, what a big deal! Only General Sun Ce would be willing to do this! "
Indeed, Sun Ce regretted. A refinement stage martial artist was not easy to obtain. Each one of them was a treasure. A refinement stage martial artist could be the general of an army and could also be the courage of an army. A refinement stage martial artist was like a sharp sword that could directly pierce the enemy's heart.
For example, Gongsun Zan's White Horse Cavalry. Originally, Zhao Yun was there. Under Zhao Yun's leadership, they were invincible. Later, Zhao Yun was sent to Qingzhou by Gongsun Zan. In addition, the White Horse Cavalry encountered the Great Halberd Soldiers and Xiandeng Battalion.
Sun Ce was regretful and sad, but there was one person who was furious.
"Liu Mang, you little brat! If you have the guts, come down and fight with me, Jiang Qin, for three hundred rounds! I will take your head and offer it to my elder brother!" A burly general came out from Sun Ce's army and pointed his broadsword at Liu Mang who is standing on top of the city wall.
"Jiang Qin!" Now that all the enemies are here, it was you who caused General Su Fei to be like this! Even if Jiang Qin did not come to Liu Mang, Liu Mang would have dug Jiang Qin out. Today, I will use your head to offer it to General Su Fei.
"Huang Zhong, where are you?" Liu Mang stared at the general who was cursing.
"This general is here!" Huang Zhong stepped forward and cupped his fist.
"Old General Huang, this arrogant man is the culprit who killed General Su Fei. I want you to take two thousand City Guard soldiers and take his head!"
"This general obeys!" Huang Zhong and Su Fei's relationship was very good. He knew that Jiang Qin was the culprit who killed Su Fei.
"Dong Dong Dong!" The war drums sounded. The main camp of Wancheng city slowly opened. First, the shield soldiers, then the spearmen, the archers, and the remaining cavalry were sent out by Liu Mang to ask for reinforcements.
"Are you ready to fight in the field?!" Sun Ce looked at the direction of Wancheng city. "If you want to die faster, then I will help you!" Sun Ce received less than ten thousand information about Wancheng city. Even defending the entire city was a problem. Now, he actually dared to fight in the field. This King Of Shu, Liu Mang, was really an idiot who was courting death.
Yes, Liu Mang went out of the city to fight in the field, but he was not courting death! He was trying to break the deadlock and also to boost the morale of the soldiers. A lion leading a flock of sheep can defeat a sheep leading a flock of lions! Why is this? Because if a soldier is strong, then a general is strong.
Huang Zhong was Liu Mang's trump card. He was at the peak of Spirit Refinement. Except for Boss Lu, there was no one who could be his opponent. In the past, when the 18 warlords besieged Hulao Pass, Dong Zhuo was fearless because of Lü Bu! In the first battle, Lu Bu had beheaded the enemy's generals. If one came, he would kill one. If two came, he would kill two. It could be said that he had completely frightened the 18 warlords. Therefore, even if their military strength was several times greater than Dong Zhuo's, they still did not dare to take half a step into the lightning pool.
What Liu Mang needed now was a victory in the first battle. Not only could he attack the enemy's morale, but he could also improve his own army's morale. Out of the 5000 soldiers, less than 1000 had been to the battlefield. This was also the reason why Liu Mang needed to divide the City Guard to clear the North and South Gates.
Liu Mang felt guilty when he saw the densely packed enemies below, let alone those who had never been to the battlefield. Liu Mang urgently needed a victory to improve the morale of the entire army.
"Jiang Qin, Jiang Gongyi, is here. Enemy general, quickly come out and die!" Jiang Qin urged his horse to gallop in front of the moat. He kept galloping in front of the moat. He kept galloping and galloping again and again.
The City Guard was also in formation. From the formation, a figure riding a horse came out.
When Jiang Qin saw Lu Bu, he laughed. His mouth flashed with contempt. "Lu Bu's army has no more men! They sent out this toothless old general! "
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