Chapter 85 Let him go and kill for a while! I'm not crazy, I just tolerated you, a fool, for a long time!

into the night.

Inside the Xinye North Gate Tower.

Cai Mao was dozing off with his eyes closed, his forehead supported by his hand.

Although he expressed disdain for Liu Bei, his body was very honest. He did not dare to go back home to sleep, and chose to stay on the city wall and take charge personally.

"Boom-boom-boom!"

The sound of war drums suddenly rang, waking Cai Mao from his sleep.

All sleepiness disappeared in an instant. He jumped up, grabbed his sword and rushed out of the city wall.

All the soldiers of Jingzhou who were sleeping in their armor along the city were awakened and hurriedly picked up their weapons and returned to their posts.

Cai Mao looked into the distance and saw that dense flames had already been lit in the wilderness north of the city.

Under the firelight, dozens of military formations, large and small, were slowly advancing.

The flag symbolizing Liu Bei's position was clearly visible.

Judging from the situation, Liu Bei must have sent out all his troops to launch a night attack.

"The big-eared thief is so impatient that he's in a hurry to attack the city right after setting up camp?"

Cai Mao frowned, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

Logically, Liu Bei came from afar and his soldiers were tired from marching, so he should set up camp first and let the soldiers rest for two days before attacking the city.

How can we set up camp and attack the city on the same day?
Not even allowing the soldiers to get a night's sleep, and launching a night attack right away?

Liu Bei is considered a veteran, doesn't he understand this principle of military strategy?
Cai Mao began to feel suspicious.

After rolling his eyes a few times, he suddenly realized something and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"I understand. Cao Cao must have already led his troops southward, and the Big Eared Bandit's northern front is in a tight spot, so he is eager to fight a quick victory so that he can return to the north as soon as possible to resist Cao Cao!"

"Although Kuai Yidu miscalculated several times and was humiliated by Xiao Fang, he is still my Jingxiang's number one strategist. He is indeed a god at foreseeing things..."

Cai Mao thought he had found a reasonable explanation, the doubt on his face disappeared, and the sarcastic look turned into absolute confidence.

He drew his sword and shouted proudly:
"All soldiers, listen up! Defend the city walls to the death! Anyone who dares to retreat will be killed!"

"Order the other three guards to be on high alert and guard against Liu Bei's feint to the east and attack from the west!"

When the order was passed down, the four thousand soldiers of Jingzhou Army at the north gate forced themselves to wake up, dispel their sleepiness, and prepare for battle.

outside the city.

The attack horn sounded immediately.

Countless soldiers of Liu's army, carrying ladders, rushed towards the north gate like a tide.

A battle of offense and defense begins.

Inside the camp.

The aroma of meat wafts into your nose.

"Zhongkang, I didn't expect that your barbecue skills are also unique in the world!"

"Is there any more? There's not enough to eat!"

Xiao Fang chewed the fresh roasted lamb and kept praising it.

Xu Chu was flipping the bamboo sticks on the stove in his hand, but his eyes kept glancing towards the north gate of Xinye, looking absent-minded.

"It's all here, Military Advisor, do you still want to grill it?"

Xu Chu handed a bunch of freshly grilled meat skewers to Xiao Fang.

Xiao Fang took it in his hand, burped a little, and said:
"I've almost finished eating. You can't eat too much for a midnight snack. It's not good for your stomach."

"Zhongkang, you don't have to accompany me. Take your brothers and help the lord break the city."

As soon as these words came out, Xu Chu's eyes widened, instantly filled with surprise.

Xiao Fang could naturally see that Xu Chu was jealous when he saw other generals fighting in the battlefield to kill enemies and win merits, all of them enjoying great glory.

A great tiger maniac, with courage unmatched by ten thousand men, can only serve as his own bodyguard, which is somewhat difficult for him.

It is only right to wait for the right opportunity and let him go out to satisfy his killing urge.

"Thank you, Military Advisor. I'll go now!"

Xu Chu came back to his senses, his eyes suddenly bloodshot. After thanking Xiao Fang, he picked up his sword and mounted his horse.

"Xu family men, follow me and kill happily!"

More than a hundred Xu family tiger guards rushed away in a swarm like wild horses freed from their fetters.

Seeing Xu Chu leave excitedly, Xiao Fang shook his head and smiled, then lowered his head and continued chewing the skewers.

Looking at Xiao Fang, who was still as leisurely as usual despite the great battle ahead, Zhuge Liang beside him couldn't help but feel admiration in his eyes.

Suddenly I thought of something and hurriedly reminded:

"Brother-in-law, Wen Zhongye is still lying in ambush at the East Gate. When should we send him a signal?"

Xiao Fang wanted to speak, but he changed his mind and said:

"When to send the signal, Aliang, you decide for yourself, no need to ask me again."

Zhuge Liang was shocked.

As my brother-in-law, I want to give him the power of on-the-spot command, to train and test his ability to make decisions on the spot and control the overall situation.

After a slight hesitation, Zhuge Liang, without any stage fright, immediately climbed up to the watchtower.

Looking north, the battle on the front line of Xinye North Gate was clearly visible in the light of the blazing flames.

"My brother-in-law said that we must seize the opportunity to pin Cai Mao's main force firmly to the north gate so that he has no time to spare..."

Zhuge Liang recalled what Xiao Fang said, constantly examining the battle situation at the North Gate, weighing the timing in his mind.

When Zhuge Liang saw several soldiers climbing up the city wall regardless of their own safety, his eyes suddenly focused.

"The time has come, light the signal fire!"

Following Zhuge Liang's order, three beacon fires were immediately lit inside the camp.

"The timing is just right. It seems that my brother-in-law, Wolong, will be able to stand on his own in one or two years at most..."

Xiao Fang nodded slightly, with a hint of approval and relief in his eyes.

After finishing the last skewer of meat, the wine and meat went through my stomach and I felt sleepy again.

"Aliang, I'll leave this to you. I'm going back to sleep first."

"My lord, call me when you have conquered Xinye and told us to enter the city."

Xiao Fang yawned, stretched, turned around and walked away.

"My brother-in-law has given me opportunities from time to time and has trained and cultivated me. I must not let him down!"

Looking at Xiao Fang's back, Zhuge Liang showed gratitude on his face and made a secret vow in his heart.

Above their heads, three beacon fires had risen above the camp.

Outside the east gate of Xinye.

Wen Pin, who had been accumulating strength for a long time, suddenly showed murderous intent on his face when he saw the beacon signal.

The resentment that has been accumulated for a long time, if I don’t vent it tonight, when will I vent it?
Pointing his long sword at the east gate of Xinye, Wen Pin shouted:
"All troops, listen up and follow me to attack Xinye!"

The horn sounded. Three thousand reorganized Nanyang soldiers followed Wen Pin, surging out of the night like a tide and rushing towards the east gate.

On the city floor.

Cai Zhongzheng was nervous and looked towards the north gate with an uneasy look from time to time.

The deafening shouts and drum beats showed that an unprecedentedly fierce offensive and defensive battle was underway.

"Looking at the movement at the north gate, Liu Bei should be attacking with his entire division. I don't think he has extra troops to attack our east gate. General Cai doesn't need to be too nervous."

Deng Ji, who was beside him, saw what Cai was thinking and comforted him with a smile.

This well-intentioned consolation sounded extremely harsh to Cai Zhong, as if it was mocking his own impatience.

Cai Zhong rolled his eyes at Deng Ji and snorted coldly:
"Which eye of yours can tell that the general is nervous?"

"Even if the big-eared thief divides his forces to attack the east gate, what can he do? With my two thousand elite soldiers at hand, I will surely defeat him at the gate of the city!"

After being retorted by Cai Zhong, Deng Ji looked embarrassed and had to nod in agreement repeatedly.

After retorting to Deng Ji, Cai Zhong took a deep breath, stopped paying attention to the battle at the north gate, and turned to look outside the east gate.

"Xiao Fang has always been cunning, and the big-eared thief is likely to make a feint to the east and attack in the west again. You must quickly pass the order and tell everyone to be alert and not give the enemy a chance to take advantage!"

Cai Zhong acted like a leading general and gave instructions calmly.

Deng Ji obeyed the order obediently.

Just when he was about to deliver the message.

Outside the east gate, countless torches were suddenly lit.

Thousands of Liu's soldiers rushed out from the darkness and attacked the east gate.

Cai Zhong's expression changed first, and then he sneered:

"As I expected, the big-eared thief really made a feint to the east and attacked in the west. The attack on the north gate was a feint, and he actually wanted to attack my east gate!"

"A country bumpkin is still a country bumpkin after all. He just uses these few strategies over and over again."

After the sarcasm, Cai Zhong drew his sword and shouted:
"All soldiers, listen up! Keep your spirits up, hold the city walls and fight the enemy!"

"Those who fight to the death will be rewarded handsomely. Those who dare to retreat even a step will be killed immediately!"

When the order was given, the soldiers of Jingzhou along the city line immediately became nervous, and forced themselves to cheer up and prepare for battle.

"Deng Ji, bring your troops to me quickly--"

Cai Zhong, with his back to him, was about to assign a task to Deng Ji without even turning his head.

Suddenly, he felt a chill on his neck. He looked down and saw a sword pointed at his neck.

Cai Zhong's body suddenly shook, and he turned his head tremblingly, his face suddenly turned pale with horror.

Deng Ji had unsheathed his sword at some point and put it against his neck.

At this moment, he was looking at him coldly with a sarcastic look.

"Deng Ji! Are you crazy? What do you want to do?"

Cai Zhong came back to his senses and asked in shock and anger.

The soldiers of Jingzhou on both sides were all stunned and stunned by this scene.

Deng Ji ignored him and said sternly:

"Act immediately, seize the city gate, lower the drawbridge, and welcome Envoy Liu's army into the city!"

The order was given.

Hundreds of Deng Ji's men on the city wall immediately followed orders and rushed towards the confused Jingzhou soldiers.

A sudden change occurred!

The two thousand Jingzhou soldiers were thrown into chaos in an instant.

Seeing that Cai Zhong was under control, the Jingzhou army was leaderless and scattered after a little resistance.

Deng Ji led hundreds of troops and easily controlled the East Gate.

The drawbridge was slowly lowered, and the city gate, which had been tightly closed, suddenly opened.

At this time, Cai Zhong finally came to his senses.

This kid is going to switch sides and join Liu Bei in the middle of a battle.

"Deng Ji, you traitor, how dare you betray your master?"

Cai Zhong was so frightened and angry that his face was distorted, and he shouted angrily.

Deng Ji's eyes were burning with sarcasm, and he said coldly:

"Your Cai family has absolute power in Jingzhou. How dare a self-righteous mediocre person like you step on my head and boss me around?"

"I have been dissatisfied with Liu Biao and your Cai family for a long time. I have long followed our General Zhongye and surrendered to Lord Xuande!"

"Tonight, I will use the strategy of Military Advisor Xiao to help Lord Xuande seize the East Gate and welcome his army into the city!"

"I'm the one who rebelled against that old villain Liu Biao!"

Deng Ji completely lost his temper and revealed the truth in a sarcastic and resentful tone.

Cai Zhong's body trembled violently and he suddenly woke up.

"I actually forgot that this guy is an old subordinate of Wen Pin. The traitor must have secretly persuaded this thief to surrender to the big-eared thief?"

"From what he said, could this be the plan that the country bumpkin Xiao Fang used to break into the city?"

"This this…"

Cai Zhong was so shocked that cold sweat rolled down his forehead. For a moment, he was completely dazed and froze in place.

It's at this moment.

Outside the city, Liu Jun, led by Commander Wen Pin, had poured into the east gate like a tide.

Upon seeing this, Deng Ji dragged Cai Zhong down to the city to greet them.

"General Zhongye, I have lived up to your trust. I have captured Cai Zhong alive and seized the East Gate!"

Deng Ji kicked Cai Zhong to the ground, then walked forward with a smile to greet Wen Pin.

Seeing his old subordinate again, Wen Pin was very pleased and said with a proud smile:
"Okay, okay, Boyi, we brothers can fight side by side again."

"You are the one who deserves the first victory in capturing Xinye. I will take you to meet the lord later, and you will be rewarded handsomely!"

Deng Ji was secretly delighted, and immediately took up his sword, mounted his horse, and stood behind Wen Pin.

Wen Pin's bloodshot eyes shot towards Cai Zhong who was lying on the ground.

Cai Zhong struggled to get up, and when he looked up and saw Wen Pin for a moment, his body trembled suddenly, and he felt a mixture of bad feelings in his heart.

The man who was once suppressed by them and was submissive to the Cai brothers, now looks like a winner, looking down on him with cold eyes and admiring his embarrassment!

A surge of anger and rage suddenly rushed up from the bottom of Cai Zhong's heart to his head.

So he raised his head, looked fierce and angrily shouted at Wen Pin:
"Wen Pin, the lord has treated you well. How dare you be ungrateful and betray the lord to join Liu Bei, the mat weaver and shoe seller?"

"Where is your loyalty, where is your integrity?"

"Where is your conscience?"

　There should be another chapter in the afternoon.

　
(End of this chapter)