Wancheng is located in the key area of ​​Nanyang, and the general Zhoutai, the west of Wancheng, is responsible for guarding it. The west of Wancheng is the Wuguan of the eight passes of Luoyang, which is isolated from the road to Nanyang. The Cao Wei cavalry general Sima Wang personally led an army to defend. If Wancheng is lost, Wuguan will inevitably be attacked by the Shu army, and it will not be broken at that time; if Wuguan is lost, Wancheng will inevitably be cut off by the Chang'an side of Shu Han, and it will be difficult to maintain it for a long time without help. The best way to break Wancheng is to break Wuguan first, and the safest way to seize Wuguan is to break Wancheng first. The two are dependent on each other and form one to resist the invasion of the Shu Han army.

Shu general Pang Hong led 30,000 troops to Wancheng. The southern region had already been in decline by the melee between Wei, Shu and Wu in the past. However, after many years of operation in Wei, it gradually regained its senses and became one of the few prosperous areas in Cao Wei. This time, the Shu army immediately sent troops after the retreat of foreign races, leaving Cao Wei, a big country without any chance to breathe. Its intentions were good. Pang Hong had been operating in Weixing and other counties for several years. In the past, he sent troops as a backup for doubtful soldiers. Now he finally got the main force of one side, so he was naturally very excited.

The descendants of Feng Chu can finally show their strength!

The 30,000 Shu troops were all infantrymen. Pang Hong sent generals Pang Zheng and Wang Zhen to lead 10,000 troops to attack Wancheng as the vanguard. According to the Ma Lai, there were less than 20,000 defenders in Wancheng, including about 5,000 cavalry. These 5,000 cavalry were the only cavalry of Cao Wei in Nanyang. A large number of cavalry who fought against foreign races were drawn to the north, and even the Nanyang county only left such a small force.

Pang Hong’s intention is to fight, but what about the Wei army?

Zhoutai heard Shu Han rushed straight to Wancheng and thought for a moment: "I ordered all troops to strictly guard the city, and I would not fight without my order!"

General Deng Xi said in confusion: "Why is the general so conservative? There are only ten thousand vanguards of Shu people, and with me five thousand cavalry, they will definitely be able to break their sharpness!"

Zhou Tai glanced at Deng Xi, and his eyes seemed to have infinite meaning. Deng Xi was a member of the Deng Ai tribe, but he was brave but not wise. He visited the descendants of famous generals and hoped to get some unconventional talents, but Deng Xi was already the best. Cao Wei, who was full of talents, became a little unavailable because the casualties of generals at all levels were too fast. Thinking about the fact that he and Deng Ai were promoted and were attracted to the Sima family's magical eyes, it was really sad.

"The situation of Wancheng is very dangerous. The Shu people dare not cross Wancheng and run to Wuguan without moving. The Shu people dare not attack Wancheng without losing. Although the Shu people were so powerful in this battle, it was a battle of strategy planning, not a battle of tough attacks." Zhou Tai said it, and the generals present suddenly realized.

Zhoutai was not in charge of troops in Wancheng to see the movement of the Shu army. Since Wancheng had heavy troops, if the Shu people crossed Wancheng to attack Wuguan, they would inevitably be attacked by the two directions of Wuguan and Wancheng. If the Shu people were preparing to attack Wancheng, Zhoutai was not afraid. The southeast of Wancheng is Xinye, and Xinye also had heavy troops to guard Xiangyang, which was separated by a river. Although Xinye could not help with all its strength, it would be no problem to send a partial army to assist the Shu army inside and outside Wancheng to attack the Shu army. In other words, the Shu army was attacked by both sides. As long as the Wei army in Wancheng saw the situation and remained unchanged, the problem would be abandoned to the Shu people.

The news that the Wei army was not moving reached the Shu army camp. Pang Hong laughed and said, "Zhoutai is worthy of being a famous general in the Central Plains. This response has captured our life gate. The gap in military strength between the two sides is not enough to attack, and we have to take into account the surrounding situation. This is a matter of the determination that our side cannot break through the three sides of Wancheng, Wuguan, and Xinye will join forces!"

Pang Zheng clasped his fists and said, "Uncle had a plan, just tell me to do my best!"

Wang Zhen also said: "This time, Your Majesty made General Pang the main force, intending to break the blockade of the Wei army's defense line. I believe that the Lord had already made plans, and the matter was now made public."

Pang Hong looked at the two of them and pondered for a moment: "Pang was entrusted by His Majesty. Although he had plans, it was extremely dangerous... This..."

"We are willing to obey the general's order and go through fire and water and die!" Pang Zheng, Wang Zhen and other Shu generals shouted in unison when they heard this, and their fighting spirit was fully displayed. You should know that Shu Han has gone from being the weakest country in the world to the two-part world that crosses the Yangtze River and the Yellow River to compete with the Wei Kingdom today. This is a great encouragement and stimulation to the Shu people. Restoring the Han Dynasty and the Han Dynasty can be prosperous. At this time, it is a goal that can be fully achieved, rather than a slogan that can be confusing.

Pang Hong said resolutely: "Since that's the case, Pang is so embarrassed, and all the generals obey the orders!"

The next morning, Shu Han general Pang Zheng led tens of thousands of troops to ignore the Wei army in Wancheng, and actually walked around Wancheng and walked around the mountain road in the north of Wancheng to Wuguan. Another Shu Han general Wang Zhen led five thousand Shu troops to Wuguan from the road. The news reached Wancheng, and Zhoutai calmly savored the intentions of the Shu people.

If the Shu army headed for Wuguan, the Wei army in Wancheng should have sent troops and horses to go back and forth, and cooperated with the Wei army in Wuguan to attack the Shu army in front and back. However, the Shu army divided into two groups, and there were more Shu army walking on small paths than the main roads, which required to understand the intentions of the Shu army.

The road is easy to walk and close, suitable for the advancement of large groups of people; the road is rugged and far, suitable for small groups of troops to pass quickly. Now the Shu people are going against the way, and the road is crowded, but the road is sent out with a large army. Is the intention really Wuguan?

"Is there any movement in the main force of Shu Han?" Zhou Tai couldn't help asking.

A young general, Huo, bowed and said, "Pang Honghe about 15,000 Shu troops were stationed twenty miles south of the city, and there was no movement."

Zhou Tai thought for a while and said, "The Shu people will definitely be difficult to hide the actions of the General of the Cavalry. I think the Shu army on the main road is not enough to attack Wuguan, but the Shu army on the small road has to arrive at Wuguan later. You can quickly gather the troops in the city and follow me to defeat the Shu army outside the city, and then rescue Wuguan!"

The young general said, "Wu Ding is the pioneer!"

Zhou Tai smiled silently and said, "It is precisely your courage." At that moment, the gate of Wancheng opened wide. After Xu Ding led 5,000 cavalry out of the city, he did not go towards the Shu army, but walked around the city. Zhou Tai led 10,000 Wei troops to advance to the place where Shu Han camp was stationed.

Pang Hong was very happy when he heard that the Wei army had left the city, so he led the Shu army out of the camp to meet the enemy. The Shu army was full of morale and each carried swords and guns, and the lineup was neat and solemn. He didn't want to walk out of only two or three miles, so he came to report that when the Wei army saw the Shu army out of the camp, he turned around and returned to Wancheng, and only five thousand cavalry followed the road to Wuguan.

Pang Hong was surprised to hear this and said, "What a good Zhou Tai, he actually saw the flaw! No, Wang Zhen is in danger!"

Knowing that Wang Zhen's five thousand infantry could not withstand the impact of the five thousand Wei cavalry, even if he chased after him at this time, it would be useless. Pang Hong thought for a moment and said, "Bring the catapult cart and attack Wancheng!" The Shu army received the order and moved out the catapult cart and other siege equipment from the camp, and began to attack the city with great fanfare in Wancheng.

Zhou Tai in the city frowned and said, "Master Pang is also a very human being. What a plan to surround Wei and save Zhao!"

It turned out that Pang Hong's troops divided into two groups to attack Wuguan, intentionally reversing the reality and the reality were not in line with the ancient law. The two groups of Shu troops left, but the Wei army did not know which side to pursue, but due to the fierce eye of the Shu army under the city, Zhoutai's style would inevitably defeat Pang Hong's troops first, and then seek to defeat the Shu army one by one. The facts are indeed developing in this direction, but Pang Hong led the Shu army to take the initiative to fight, which reminded Zhoutai.

The Shu people divided their troops to attack Wuguan, so the purpose of the Shu army left behind would be to entangle the Wei army in Wancheng, making it difficult for the Wei army in Wancheng to reinforce Wuguan. In this mentality, Pang Hong, who did not have the advantage in military strength, had no need to go out of the city to fight, unless the field battle outside the city was in line with the wishes of the Shu people! Thinking of this, everything gradually became clear. The Shu people divided their troops just to lure the Wei army in Wancheng out of the city. Once the Wei army and Pang Hong's men and horses fought, the two Shu troops rushing to Wuguan would definitely turn back to capture Wancheng. At that time, the three sides would be very sure to capture Wancheng under the attack.

Since this is the case, Zhoutai led his army back to defend Wancheng, and asked Xu Ding's cavalry to intercept the Shu army on the road, and cut off his arm first! If Pang Hong divided his troops to rescue him, the Wei army might as well attack again, so he could naturally defeat the Shu army, whose troops were repeatedly weakened.

But Pang Hong not only did not divide his troops, but instead mobilized his troops to attack the city. This was the plan to surround Wei and save Zhao. The catapulted cart kept hitting the city wall, and the sound was rumbling. It could be heard clearly several miles away. When the Wei cavalry heard it, they still had the intention to intercept the Shu army?
Chapter completed!