Fangling is still arguing over whether to fight or surrender against the incoming Jingzhou Army.

But after the prefect Kuai Qi made up his mind.

He then began to recruit troops to station on the front line.

In order to guard the houses and mausoleums, they could resist the conquests of the Jingzhou army.

On the other hand, he immediately sent people to Shangyong, Xicheng and Fancheng to ask for help.

After settling everything.

He just felt relieved!

The only way to enter the three eastern counties from Jingzhou is through the mountain roads of Linju and Maicheng, which are slightly suitable for large armies.

In addition, it is surrounded by deep mountains and old forests.

Zoumaling.

It is a mountain ridge to the north of Linju. There are high mountains on both sides, and the surrounding terrain is dangerous. It is a camp built across the mountains.

It is also the barrier of Fangling County.

At this moment, Fangling's troops gathered on this line to guard against the enemy's attack.

Many days later.

After Kuai Qi's reply to Liu Bei's refusal to surrender was sent back to Yidu.

The governor of the county, Meng Da, immediately met with Zhao Tong.

"General Zhao, it seems that as you expected, Kuai Qi, the prefect of Fangling, refused to surrender."

Meng Da spoke first, explaining the cause and effect.

"Okay, Commander-in-Chief Meng, since the other party is determined to resist stubbornly, we don't have to worry about Zhuge's military advisor. You and I will act according to the original plan."

After hearing this, Zhao Tong quickly made a decision.

He had already expected Kuai Qi's refusal to surrender. The reason why he asked Meng Da to write a letter to persuade him to surrender was not only to confuse him, but also to give Zhuge Liang an explanation.

After all, this man is Zhuge Liang's eldest brother-in-law.

Undeclared war!

It’s also quite unkind!

Since now he is stubborn.

Then of course I don't have to worry about anything.

"General Zhao, have you made all arrangements over there?"

"Everything is ready!"

"The soldiers of all the ministries have already taken their positions in advance, so Grand Administrator Meng will raise his troops and pretend to attack Maling to attract attention for the young generals."

"Well, since the young general has made arrangements, I don't have to worry anymore."

After the two quickly reached a consensus.

Zhao Tong immediately led Ma Su, who joined the army, and his general Zhang Yi and other troops to the mountains.

A day or two later.

Zhao Tong rushed to the mountains to meet up with Ma Zhong and Liu Yin's troops.

Ma Zhong and Liu Yin also reported on the recent battle reports nearby.

"General Qi, according to the news in the past few days, our army's current location hidden here has not been noticed by Fangling."

"They are just a group of conscripts who bravely sent to Zomaling to garrison."

Ma Zhong handed over his hands and reported solemnly.

"good!"

"It seems that the plan is more than half successful."

"The next step is to see whether our soldiers can overcome the mountains and rush to Chengfang County, Fangling County."

After a few words.

Zhao Tong also conveyed the latest instructions to the generals.

That is to climb through the mountains and dig a road.

Bypassing Zoumaling, they made a surprise attack on Fangling.

After this order was passed down, the soldiers did not show much resistance.

Crossing mountains and ridges, they did too much.

Since following Zhao Tong in his expedition to Nanzhong.

There was never a time when I didn’t climb over the mountains.

Therefore, after the order was passed on, the army sergeants seemed to be joking.

"Climb the mountain again."

"Ahaha, I feel like I'm almost catching up with the monkey as I continue to scroll."

"Climbing mountains brings out experience."

Generally speaking, the soldiers did not have any complaints.

This comes from trust in Zhao Tong.

Although most soldiers know that the mountains are steep.

But they also understood that their general would not let them risk their lives by making dangerous moves without any reason.

Since you dare to issue such an order, you must be extremely confident.

Give an order!

The army began to march.

And on the other side.

The governor of Yidu County, Meng Da, who had already gathered his troops, also marched through Maicheng, Linju and other places, and marched along Zoumaling with his troops and a large banner.

Along the way, the sound was overwhelming.

This time he was pretending to attack Zaomaling to attract the enemy's attention.

Therefore, it is natural to be as high-profile as possible.

This news was also learned by the spies deployed by Fangling and they were quickly reported back.

The capital is Fang County.

Prefect Kuai Qi also quickly learned the news of Meng Da's attack.

Immediately, for the sake of safety, he specially ordered his cousin, who boasted of being an excellent strategist, to go to Zoumaling to take charge personally.

He once again sent people to Fancheng to ask for help.

As Mengda's Jingzhou Army arrived at the foot of Zouma Ridge, they attacked continuously for many days but failed to break through.

With Kuai Peng personally in charge, all areas of the defense line were also defended impregnably.

Since childhood, he often asked his uncle Kuai Yue for advice on the art of war.

He also has some unique insights into the use of troops.

And also controls the favorable terrain.

Even Meng Da found it difficult to find a breakthrough for a while.

At this time, Kuai Peng, dressed in military uniform, stood on the fortress, waving the feather fan in his palm and looking at the sunset in the sky with a leisurely expression.

He persuaded his brother Kuai Qi to stick to Fangling and refuse to surrender to Liu Bei.

He also had some thoughts of his own in his heart.

"Surrender to Liu Bei? Perhaps my cousin benefited from Zhuge Liang's recommendation and his official career may not end."

"But I and other members of the Kuai family are determined to have no chance of getting ahead."

"If we can defend the Fangfang Mausoleum in this battle and prevent the Jingzhou Army from swallowing up the three eastern counties, it will be a great achievement."

"At that time, relying on my uncle's line, my career under Prime Minister Cao may be smooth."

For a moment, Kuai Peng stared intently at the sky, as if he was in a trance, and he was quietly thinking about the most realistic thoughts in his heart.

And with Mengda's offensive in recent days.

With Kuaipeng's personal assistance, Zoumaling still stands!

When the prefect Kuai Qi heard about this, he was also overjoyed.

So I felt relieved!
To be continued...