Xu Chang.
It was already late at night. Bai Feng couldn't stay idle. He waited for a day but didn't see Cao Pi come back. He took Li Yuanba and went straight to the north gate.
The soldiers guarding the city had already recognized Bai Feng. They saluted when they saw him.
"Greetings, Mr. Bai!"
Xun You, who heard the movement below, quickly came down from the top of the city wall and came to Bai Feng.
"Mr. Bai, are you all right?"
Bai Feng nodded slightly.
"I'm fine. I'm just a little tired. I slept for a while. How's the Xiliang Army now?"
Xun You quickly answered.
"The Xiliang Army hasn't made much movement. They must still be organizing the army."
"I've ordered the city to be strictly guarded. Be careful of the Xiliang Army's sneak attack at night."
Bai Feng nodded slightly. Then Xun You said in a low voice,
"Mr. Bai, I have a favor to ask."
Bai Feng raised his eyebrows and said,
"Mr. Xun, please tell me."
Xun You took out a silver tiger tally from his bosom and handed it to Bai Feng.
"Now that Mr. Bai is here, I'll give you the Tiger Tally for the defense of Xu Chang. I hope you'll accept it."
Bai Feng was stunned. Then he shook his head and said,
"Mr. Xun, you've misunderstood me. I'm here to help Xu Chang, not to fight for it.
This is the Tiger Tally. "
Xun You smiled and said,
"That's not what you mean. I understand. But it's reasonable to give you the Tiger Tally."
"Now that the General has the Prime Minister's Green Clover and the Prime Minister's Golden Tiger Tally, I should give you the Tiger Tally."
"Besides …"
Xun You frowned slightly and hesitated.
Bai Feng patted Xun You on the shoulder and said,
"Don't worry, Mr. Xun. Just say it."
Hearing Bai Feng's words, Xun You lowered his head and said,
"Since I learned that Liu Bei and the Xiliang Army are preparing to besiege Xu Chang, I haven't rested for a moment."
"Although this is part of my duty, my body really can't take it anymore …"
Speaking up to here, Xun You still shut his mouth, unwilling to continue.
Bai Feng understood what Xun You meant.
In history, Bai Feng knew Xun Yu and Xun You quite well. He knew his own body very well. If it wasn't that he couldn't take it anymore, Xun You wouldn't say it.
"Then I'll accept your offer. Leave the rest to me. Mister Xun, you should go and rest. Don't hurt your body."
Bai Feng took the Tiger Tally and said with a smile.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. White!"
Xun You hurriedly saluted and then slowly walked towards his residence.
After Xun You left, Bai Feng lowered his voice and turned to Cao Chun.
"General Cao, how's the investigation going?"
Cao Chun hurriedly said,
"Mr. Bai, I've found out everything!"
"Right now, there are about 2,000 prisoners in the prison of Xuchang City."
"As for the farmers, most of them are idle now. A simple count shows that there are more than 20,000 people who are willing to do what you asked."
Hearing this, Bai Feng was surprised.
In such a big city like Xuchang City, it was not surprising that there were 2,000 prisoners.
However, what Bai Feng didn't expect was that there were more than 20,000 farmers who agreed to defend the city.
Although they weren't considered a fighting force, they were still a great help!
The Xiliang Army was bound to make a final counterattack. Bai Feng knew this very well. However, with only a few soldiers left, it was impossible to resist a situation like yesterday when the entire army attacked the North Gate.
Bai Feng had a general understanding of the situation at the North Gate. It would take a lot of time to repair the gate. There was a limit to what could be done in one night.
He was afraid that when the Xiliang Army attacked the city again tomorrow, the fortified defense of the city gate would not be able to resist at all!
The best thing to do now was to be paranoid and make Liu Bei afraid.
If Liu Bei knew that the reinforcements from other cities had arrived, what would he do?
"What about the other matter?"
Bai Feng continued to ask.
Cao Chun continued.
"Currently, I have sent people to the Xiliang Army to spread rumors that the reinforcements from Luoyang and Chang 'an have arrived and will enter the city tonight. However …"
At this point, Cao Chun suddenly hesitated.
"Speak."
Bai Feng narrowed his eyes and looked at the stars in the sky.
Cao Chun cupped his hands and said,
"I'm afraid that the effect won't be very good. It is reported that the Xiliang Army is investigating the people who spread the rumors. The spies they sent are all risking their lives. I'm afraid that they will be suppressed very soon."
"Oh? Looks like Kongming isn't that stupid. "
Bai Feng narrowed his eyes and continued.
"However, there is no smoke without fire. As long as this rumor is spread, it will definitely be effective. Rumors are pervasive."
Cao Chun nodded and remained silent.
"Change all the prisoners into military uniforms and stand on the city wall starting tonight. The farmers are to stand behind the prisoners. Once the enemy attacks, order the farmers to withdraw from the city wall and let the soldiers take over."
"Yes!"
Cao Chun nodded and got to work.
Bai Feng continued to look at the sky, a myriad of thoughts surging through his mind.
If he wanted to defend Xu Chang City, he could only take a risk.
As for when Cao Cao would arrive, Bai Feng estimated that it would take around five days.
Even if Zhou Yu had fallen for his trap, there was still Sun Quan.
Zhuge Liang would definitely send someone to inform Sun Quan of such a major event. At that time, although Zhou Yu would be a step slower, he would still be able to catch up to Cao Cao's army.
Once Cao Cao was slowed down, Xu Chang City would be in even more danger.
Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.
Bai Feng stood on top of the city wall, quietly looking at the dense forest not far away that had been scorched.
The Xiliang Army would definitely not attack at night, but they would definitely come very early.
… …
The next day, just as the sun shone down on the earth, there was movement in the nearby forest.
"As expected."
Bai Feng narrowed his eyes and looked down at the city wall.
The Xiliang Army was indeed going to attack the North Gate, which was currently the weakest point! And this time, it seemed that the entire Xiliang Army had arrived.
The leader was no longer Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ma Teng, Han Sui, and the others.
Even Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei, who did not show up yesterday, were among them!
Zhuge Liang looked at Bai Feng, who was on the city wall. He raised his feather fan and waved it gently, smiling.
"Are you Mr. Bai?"
Although he had been competing with Zhuge Liang for some time, this was the first time Zhuge Liang saw Bai Feng.
What surprised Zhuge Liang was that Bai Feng was too young.
He was so young that it was ridiculous.
A person who looked like he was in his twenties was now Cao Cao's core strategist, and he was also skilled in martial arts.
Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang's heart could not help but tighten.
If this person was allowed to develop further, when he had more combat experience, Shu Han would not be able to match him.
Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang's heart was filled with murderous intent.
Seeing that the Xiliang Army had no intention of attacking, Bai Feng did not order his men to shoot. Instead, he looked straight at Zhuge Liang and smiled.
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