war.

It’s not only a competition of manpower, but also of materials.

Once supplies are exhausted, it will be difficult to sustain for long even if manpower is still there.

The Han army’s successive fierce attacks caused a rapid depletion of supplies in Hefei City.

In addition, it is winter, the weather is cold and the ground is frozen, and the consumption of supplies is even greater than before.

A situation that is unfavorable to you can smooth out your edges.

Been guarding for more than a month.

Both Zhu Shu and Zhang Hu no longer had the anger and impulse they had at the beginning.

The high-intensity defense of the city was unbearable even for a general who ate well and slept well on weekdays, let alone ordinary soldiers.

There are many damaged parts of Hefei’s city wall that can be seen with the naked eye.

The number of wounded soldiers and patients is increasing day by day.

The battlefield is cruel.

Not every battlefield can be won without bloodshed or with minimal casualties through strategy.

especially:
When the commanders of both sides possess a certain level of wisdom and prestige, the effect of the tactics becomes minimal.

For example, the Battle of Jade Bi.

Attackers: digging tunnels, building earthen hills, ramming city gates, fire attacks, cutting off water supplies, climbing ladders, suppressing with bows and arrows, shooting letters of surrender, siege plows
Defenders: Fumigation, breaking bridges, reinforcing city walls with wooden planks, pouring water to put out fires, digging wells to get water, burning letters of surrender, crossbows, throwing stones, raising towers, and night raids to destroy siege equipment.
Both the attackers and defenders used textbook offensive and defensive responses.

What ultimately determines victory or defeat is which side has more supplies and which side has a steadier mentality. It’s a battle of logistics and willpower.

Accompanied by a burst of golden sound.

The Han army’s offensive today came to an end.

There were countless piles of arrows, wood, stones, earth and corpses on the city walls and below.

Man Chong leaned tiredly against the city wall, closed his eyes and gasped, his hands shaking constantly.

Zhu Shu and Zhang Hu dragged their equally tired bodies to sit next to Man Chong, gasping for breath.

“General, the city walls are damaged in many places, and the number of casualties among the soldiers in the camps is increasing every day. Forty to five out of ten are killed or wounded, and the reinforcements have not arrived yet. I am worried.”

Zhu Shu’s eyes were full of worry.

If the families of these officers and soldiers were not in the rear and Man Chong’s military power was not very strong, and the four gates were not closed, there would not only be casualties and illnesses, but also the officers and soldiers would have fled.

Zhang Hu standing by was also angry: “It’s been more than a month! Not a single reinforcement has arrived. Are those thieves in Shouchun deliberately trying to make us look bad?”

Man Chong calmed down his breath, still closing his eyes: “It’s not that the reinforcements haven’t arrived, but they have been blocked. Liu Feng is very good at using troops. Since he chose to attack Hefei, he will definitely try to delay the arrival of the reinforcements.”

Just as Man Chong expected.

After learning that Shouchun had sent troops, Lu Xun divided his forces to intercept Wang Ling who was taking the water route. Although Zang Ba and Sun Li who were taking the land route broke through Lu Xun’s interception, they were blocked fifty miles north of Hefei City.

The ones who intercepted were Sun Shao and Sun Huan.

In the Sun clan, Sun Shao and Sun Huan were both considered outstanding figures of the time.

Even with Zang Ba, a brave general who had been rampant in Qing and Xu for many years, it would not be easy to break through.

After hearing Man Chong’s prediction, Zhu Shu looked even more worried.

Zhang Hu punched the ground to vent his anger.

“As a general, how can you sigh and become depressed because of a temporary difficulty? If the general loses his confidence, how can the officers and soldiers not lose their courage?”

Man Chong was displeased and scolded him lightly.

On difficulties?
Could it be more difficult than when Guan Yu flooded Fancheng in the past?
Could it be more difficult than when Liu Bei’s troops besieged Fancheng?
Although Man Chong was captured when Liu Bei’s army besieged Fancheng, it was not a crime committed in that battle. It was Cao Pi’s wrong strategic decision that led to the siege of Fancheng.

Even so, Man Chong persisted until the last moment.

When Guan Yu flooded Fancheng, he also submerged the White Horse and made an oath with the officials and soldiers to advance and retreat together.

And now.

However, after defending the city for more than a month, the reinforcements were blocked.

Among Man Chong’s previous tough battles, the difficulties in Hefei could only be considered average.

Having said that, Zhu Shu and Zhang Hu’s worries have not dissipated.

The two men did not follow Zhu Ling and Zhang Liao in fighting for many years to accumulate experience, nor did they have any family traditions inherited from wealthy families.

Before the deaths of Zhu Ling and Zhang Liao, they spent most of their time in Luoyang, nominally to build up their family businesses, but in reality as “hostages.”

The achievements of the descendants of the Five Elite Generals were mediocre, which was basically affected by this.

This is the difference between a poor family and a wealthy family.

Poor families have no family knowledge to inherit, and their fathers are away at war, so the children left behind are basically spoiled, unable to succeed in either literature or martial arts.

The wealthy families don’t have this concern. They can stay in the rear to learn literature and martial arts and inherit the family tradition. When they are trained enough, they can be taken to the battlefield to gain some experience, and then they can rise quickly.

Not only the descendants of the Five Elite Generals, but also the descendants of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Zhuge Liang are almost the same.

Among the descendants of great generals such as Guan Yu, the only one who was trained to become a great general was Guan Xing. The rest, including Zhuge Zhan, were only of average talent.

Liu Bei valued his adopted son Liu Feng. Besides Liu Feng’s status, the bigger reason was that none of the second generation of Yuancong faction was capable of taking on important responsibilities on their own.

Even the Liu Feng recorded in history was sent to Shangyong by Liu Bei because he was worried that Meng Da could not seize Shangyong. In Liu Bei’s eyes, Liu Feng was unique and his talents were far superior to Meng Da and the other second generations.

Not hearing any strong response from Zhu Shu and Zhang Hu, Man Chong slowly opened his eyes. When their eyes met, Zhu Shu and Zhang Hu both lowered their heads in shame.

[The son is not like his father. ]

Man Chong sighed secretly and quickly thought of a countermeasure in his mind.

【At this time, perhaps a delaying tactic can be used. 】

Think of this.

Man Chong dismissed his attendants and looked at Zhang Hu: “I have heard that when your father was alive, he and Guan Yu were close friends. In the past, when Lu Bu was captured, it was Guan Yu who saved your father; and later when Guan Yu was trapped, it was your father who saved Guan Yu; and later in the Battle of Baimajin, your father and Guan Yu defeated Yan Liang together.

Now, although your father is dead, Guan Yu is still alive. I also heard that although Liu Bei and Guan Yu were king and subject, they were as close as brothers. Liu Feng risked his life to save Guan Yu from the crisis in Jingzhou without caring about his own safety. He was as close to Guan Yu as a nephew.

I want you to pretend to surrender to Liu Feng, saying that although more than half of the people in the city have been killed or wounded, the rest are unwilling to surrender. If we attack by force, there will be many casualties, so please stop attacking the city and you are willing to return to the city to persuade him to surrender. “

Zhang Hu hesitated: “Although my father is close to Guan Yu, I have no friendship with Liu Feng. How can Liu Feng stop attacking the city just because of my words?”

Man Chong closed his eyes again: “Whether it succeeds or not, it all depends on God’s will.”

Now that his intelligence is limited, Man Chong has no good options.

Zhang Hu gritted his teeth and accepted the order: “I understand. If this plan fails, I will commit suicide in Liu Feng’s camp. I will never live in humiliation and tarnish my father’s reputation by surrendering.”

Wait for Zhang Hu to leave.

Man Chong called his confidants again and ordered them to quickly leave the city through the north gate and ask for reinforcements.

When Liu Feng learned that it was Zhang Liao’s son Zhang Hu who came to surrender, his eyes became more amusement-filled.

Yu Fan advised, “Your Highness, Zhang Liao and his son, as well as his brothers, mother, and nephews, have all received great favors from Cao Pi. They will never surrender. This must be a trick!”

Liu Feng chuckled: “Zhang Hu’s surrender must have been instructed by Man Chong. It’s nothing more than a delaying tactic. Hefei can be taken!”

Subsequently.

Liu Feng ordered Zhang Hu to enter, while Tian Qi checked in advance whether Zhang Hu had any sharp weapons.

When he saw Liu Feng, Zhang Hu knelt down and kowtowed, crying, “I am the guilty general Zhang Hu, and I pay my respects to Your Highness. Please, Your Highness, for the sake of my father and Lord Guan, allow me to surrender.”

This acting skill.

Too blunt.

Do I need to see Zhang Liao and Guan Yu before I can surrender?

Liu Feng smiled secretly, and his words and actions were even better than Zhang Hu’s.

Liu Feng quickly stood up, went over to help Zhang Hu up, and said in a tone of surprise and joy: “Since your father passed away, the general has often felt sad that ‘the hero died young’ and regretted that he could not see your father for the last time. He also built a tomb for your father in Jiangling and often pays tribute to him.

If the general heard that you came to surrender, he would be delighted. “

As he spoke, Liu Feng took Zhang Hu’s hand and pulled Zhang Hu to sit at the same table.

There was already fine wine and cooked food on the table, and Liu Feng enthusiastically urged Zhang Hu to enjoy it.

Zhang Hu was already hungry, so he didn’t hesitate and started to eat voraciously.

Eating is eating.

Zhang Hu did not forget Man Chong’s instructions, and said tentatively: “Although more than half of the people in Hefei have been killed or wounded, the rest are unwilling to surrender. If we attack by force, there will be many casualties. If Your Highness can stop the siege, I am willing to return to the city to persuade them to surrender.”

Liu Feng pretended to be happy: “Can you really persuade everyone in the city to surrender?”

Zhang Hu chose his words carefully and said, “Although I cannot guarantee that they will all surrender, I will identify them one by one. Your Highness, please give me a few days. I will definitely be able to send out the list.”

Liu Feng slammed the table and said, “Great! With General Zhang’s help, I have nothing to worry about.”

Zhang Hu thought he had a good plan, so he stood up and said goodbye, “I am leaving the city secretly tonight. I dare not stay too long, otherwise Man Chong will find out. I must return to the city before dawn.”

Liu Feng nodded to show his understanding: “Man Chong is a cautious person. If you leave the city for too long, you will be held accountable when you return. You are the son of an old friend of the general, how can I let you take risks?
I will prepare a cart of supplies for you. If Man Chong suspects you, you can lie and say that you went out of the city to gather military intelligence and accidentally stole a cart of supplies.”

“Ah?” Zhang Hu was stunned: “But if so, wouldn’t I be more likely to be suspected?”

Liu Feng slapped his head and said, “That’s right! With Man Chong’s intelligence, this reason will definitely not fool him. So, you go back and lie that you saw that the city was difficult to defend, so you took the initiative to leave the city and pretend to surrender. I gave you a cart of supplies and asked you to go back to the city to instigate rebellion and bribe the soldiers who wanted to surrender in the city.”

Zhang Hu felt even more dizzy.

what’s the situation?
The General who is in charge of the East asked me to leave the city and pretend to surrender, and Liu Feng asked me to return to the city and lie that I surrendered on my own initiative?
While Zhang Hu was still dizzy, Liu Feng took Zhang Hu’s arm and went to the camp to inspect: “If you want to go back to the city to persuade them to surrender, you must have more experience. I will show you my camp.”

But I saw it in the camp.

The Han soldiers gathered around a charcoal fire to warm themselves and boil water for soaking their feet. The camp was also covered with a large amount of linen and other materials.

Food, clothing and housing are very complete!

Especially in the wounded camp, although there were wailing, they all cheered when they saw Liu Feng coming.

Zhang Hu was shocked and asked, “Your Highness, are you so well-equipped? Even the soldiers can use linen to cover the camp and boil water to soak their feet? And the sick and wounded camp is not depressed at all?”

Liu Feng laughed loudly: “I am determined to take Hefei! Therefore, this time I not only transferred a large amount of materials from the counties of Jiangdong, but also transferred 600,000 pieces of Shu brocade from Jingzhou.

Since ancient times, there will always be brave men when there is a big reward. This is the confidence that the lone and powerful man was able to seize Hefei.

To be honest, if Pan Zhang and Quan Cong had not been greedy for money and disobeyed my order and were harsh on the staff and supplies, I would not have had to spend three days to reorganize the troops after arriving in Hefei, giving Man Chong a chance to reorganize the city defenses.

Otherwise, the city of Hefei would have been captured long ago, and how could Man Chong have been allowed to persist until today?

As for the fact that the sick and wounded camp is not decadent, it is because I promised the soldiers in the sick and wounded camp that I would never abandon any of them. Even if they cannot join the army to fight again after the war, I will provide them with enough money to live on for the rest of their lives. “

Zhang Hu was even more shocked: “It’s just one sentence, how could they believe it?”

Liu Feng smiled proudly: “When I was at Ruxukou, I gave each officer and soldier two rolls of Shu brocade in advance, and promised to give three more rolls of Shu brocade after we captured Hefei. In addition, I will give all the materials for food, clothing and shelter to each officer and soldier in the camp. Who would not believe me?”

Zhang Hu felt as if he was struck by lightning.

Five pieces of Shu brocade for each officer and soldier, and two pieces in advance?
Are you fighting a war?

You are throwing money away!

Even if you capture Hefei, Hefei does not have enough supplies to make up for your 600,000 pieces of Shu brocade, not to mention the consumed food and other supplies.

Although Zhang Hu hated Pan Zhang, he now understood why Pan Zhang was so harsh on the supplies for the soldiers. If it were Zhang Hu, he would not use all the supplies for every soldier in the camp!

“Your Highness, it’s just Hefei, there’s no need to spend so much money, right?” Zhang Hu’s voice trembled a little.

Liu Feng said solemnly, “General Zhang, Hefei is extremely important to me! Not to mention 600,000 pieces of Shu brocade, as long as we can capture Hefei, I will not hesitate to take another 600,000 pieces of Shu brocade!

I have already sent people to transfer more Shujin from Xichuan to Jiangdong. I just don’t believe that a mere city of Hefei can stop my army of 100,000.

As long as my reward is large enough, why should I worry that there won’t be warriors willing to fight to the death for me and break through the city?”

Zhang Hu’s voice trembled even more: “Your Highness, forgive my ignorance, I still don’t understand, Hefei is not Shouchun, why is it like this?”

Liu Feng pretended to sigh and gently patted Zhang Hu on the shoulder: “Let me tell you another secret. The reason why Sun Quan went to Chang’an is because I made a vow with Sun Quan that Sun Quan’s legitimate daughter Sun Luyu would become the legal wife of my eldest son Liu Lin.

It was for this reason that the civil and military officials under Sun Quan, including Sun Huan and other Sun family generals, were willing to obey the orders of the lone army.

Now the emperor is stationed in Chang’an and the prince is stationed in Jiangling. If I cannot gain a foothold in Jiangdong, my future situation will be difficult.

The arrow is on the string and must be fired.

Therefore, Hefei Yu Gu must be won!
No one can stop me from taking Hefei!”

In the last two sentences, Liu Feng’s tone became sonorous and decisive again!

“What about the attack on Hefei?” Zhang Hu asked again, but after asking, Zhang Hu suddenly felt that he had said something wrong and his body stiffened.

Asking this question seems too purposeful.

Liu Feng pretended to laugh and said, “General Zhang, don’t tell me that when your father was alive, didn’t he teach you how to know when to advance and when to retreat?

In the old days during the battle of Xiaoyaojin, your father asked the surrendered people from Wu, “There was a general with purple beard, long on top and short on bottom, who was good at riding and shooting, who was he?”

The surrendered person replied, “It was Sun Kuaiji.” After your father met Le Jin, he regretted not recognizing Sun Quan. Le Jin believed this reason.

Your father was originally a surrendered general. If Sun Quan had been captured and killed in one battle, his prestige in the court would have been second only to Cao Cao. His achievements would have surpassed his master, and he would not have a good ending.

But if Sun Quan had been let go, your father would have been able to stay in Hefei permanently and be highly regarded by Cao Cao and his son Cao Pi. Facts have also proved your father’s wisdom.

If not, how could Cao Pi treat you well? Don’t forget, Cao Pi is a man who even his own brothers are suspicious of, so how could he really trust your father?”

Zhang Hu had never heard of such a “conspiracy theory” and was stunned by Liu Feng’s trick. He couldn’t help but explain: “Your Highness, my father is not that kind of person.”

Liu Feng smiled and did not refute.

Subsequently.

Liu Feng escorted Zhang Hu out of the camp, with another cart of Shu brocade on it.

“Nowadays, the coins of Han and Wei are not in common use, and there is not much gold and silver in the army. General Zhang can take this cart of Shu brocade back to the city and distribute it to the brothers in the city who are willing to surrender. Just say: as long as you are willing to surrender, I will give you two pieces of Shu brocade to show the righteousness of returning to Han.” Liu Feng continued to play the role of “rich and inhumane” in front of Zhang Hu.

With Liu Feng’s warm “farewell”, Zhang Hu headed towards Hefei City with mixed feelings.

Subsequently.

Liu Feng returned to his tent and asked the military officials to copy more than a hundred copies of the surrender manifesto, which were then thrown into the city of Hefei under the cover of night.

The gist of the manifesto:

The Mandate of Heaven is with the Han Dynasty. Cao Wei is rebellious and ultimately not orthodox.

now.

Zang Ba had been intercepted by Sun Shao and Sun Huan; Lu Xun’s navy even burned Wang Ling’s boats.

Even if you have an iron wall, how can you stop my army of 100,000?
Lu Bu was a brave man in his time, but he eventually died at Baimen.

Yan Liang was the best in Hebei and was awarded the title of Bai Ma.

Although Man Chong was good at defending, he had been captured in Fancheng. How could he go against the will of heaven?

The Han Dynasty is kind and has opened up a way for our survival. I am willing to reward you generously in exchange for your sincerity.

Anyone who surrendered his weapons and returned to Han, regardless of whether he was injured or sick, would be rewarded with two pieces of Shu brocade.

All those who are former subordinates of General Zhang Liao will be rewarded with three pieces of Shu brocade to honor the friendship between General Zhang Liao and Marquis Guan Baima, who shared the same robes with him in the past.

Opening the door and surrendering can avoid disaster and gain wealth.

If you refuse to change your mind, when the city is broken, everything will be destroyed.

The order must be carried out as per the law, the time cannot be missed!
If you don’t believe me, you can go find General Zhang Hu. I have already presented General Zhang Hu with a cart of Shu brocade. This is absolutely true!

There were literate soldiers in the army who read the eulogy and were shocked and confused.

The soldiers at the South Gate who saw Zhang Hu returning with a cart of Shu brocade were at a loss as to what to do.

Suddenly, rumors spread throughout the city.

It was also widely rumored that Zhang Liao’s son Zhang Hu had surrendered.

Man Chong was shocked when he heard the news.

Before Man Chong had fully digested what Zhang Hu had said about what he had seen and heard in Liu Feng’s camp, he received a large amount of military intelligence from Liu Feng, in which he had sent letters persuading him to surrender.

As soon as he saw the content of the letter, Man Chong threw it to the ground and angrily cursed: “I have fallen into the evil scheme of Liu Feng!”

He wanted to use a delaying tactic to buy time, but Liu Feng took advantage of the situation and shook the morale of the army.

Zhang Hu was filled with shame and apologized, “I was fooled by Liu Feng because of my ignorance. Please punish me, General.”

Until now.

Zhang Hu finally understood why Liu Feng was so enthusiastic when he saw him, as if he had met a long-lost relative.

Liu Feng was just worrying about not being able to shake the morale of the soldiers in Hefei when Zhang Hu happened to arrive.

Even if it was Zhu Shu who came, Liu Feng would not be able to take advantage of the situation.

Zhang Hu is different!

Zhang Hu is the son of Zhang Liao!
Zhang Liao is an old friend of Guan Yu, and an old friend who can be trusted with life and death!

This has long been no secret in Cao’s camp!

The struggle for supremacy among many heroes is called a civil war, and what is often fought over are personal relationships and social conventions.

Liu Feng’s enthusiastic welcoming process like that of a family member successfully fooled Zhang Hu, and made Zhang Hu obediently return to Hefei city with the cart of Shu brocade.

Without Zhang Hu’s cart of Shu brocade, the morale of the troops in Hefei would not have been shaken to such an extent.

No matter how Zhang Hu explained it, this cart of Shu brocade could prove Liu Feng’s sincerity in the manifesto.

what?
You said Zhang Hu surrendered falsely?

Maybe some people will believe it, but there will definitely be some people who won’t!

As long as there are people who don’t believe it, the morale of the army will be shaken.

after all.

The city was broken, and Liu Feng would not kill Zhang Hu for Guan Yu’s sake, but the others were not so lucky.

The morale of the troops was already low due to the series of hard battles and the lack of reinforcements, and now Liu Feng had used a trick to shake the army’s morale. Even Man Chong couldn’t keep his composure!
“General, the best plan now is to preserve our military strength and retreat to Shouchun.” Zhu Shu gritted his teeth and offered his advice.

Liu Feng was determined to capture Hefei, but the morale of the soldiers in Hefei was unstable, and Zhu Shu no longer had the courage and confidence to continue defending the city.

Although Zhang Hu didn’t say anything, judging from his attitude, he also had the intention of abandoning the city.

Man Chong hesitated.

If Hefei is abandoned, all of Jiangdong will be controlled by Liu Feng, which will cause endless troubles.

Don’t give up Hefei
After thinking for a long time, Man Chong instructed: “Calm the troops first, and let me think carefully about whether to abandon the city.”

And on the other side.

Liu Feng was observing the celestial phenomena at night.

The night sky was clear and cloudless, the stars were clearly visible, and there was a hazy halo around the moon and stars. I could clearly feel the moist and cool air when I breathed.

“Your Highness also understands celestial phenomena?”

Behind him, Yu Fan walked towards him lightly.

Liu Feng thought for a moment and said, “I know a little bit. But the astronomical phenomena vary greatly from place to place, so I am not sure.”

Yu Fan chuckled: “Your Highness wants to ask, will there be heavy fog tomorrow morning?”

Liu Feng turned around and looked at Yu Fan’s smiling face, his tone couldn’t help but become more cheerful: “Mr. Zhongxiang, I just want to hear good news!”

Yu Fan stretched out his hand to feel the wind direction: “Tonight the wind is blowing from the southeast, and it is very humid. When I lit a fire to cook in the evening, I found that the smoke was hanging low, which is a sign of fog. Add to this tonight’s sky phenomenon and the continuous sunny weather for more than a month. I can conclude that there will be heavy fog tomorrow morning!”

Liu Feng clapped his hands and said, “This fog will not help me capture Hefei City if it comes one day earlier or later. If the weather is on my side, I will have nothing to worry about. Send a message to Pan Zhang and others immediately. Tomorrow morning, wrap your arms with Shu brocade. When the fog rises, send out all your troops from the east, west, and south gates to capture Hefei together!”

this time.

Liu Feng had always adopted a rotation attack method to ensure that his soldiers had time to rest and replace their soldiers while carrying out high-intensity sieges every day.

Once the order for the entire army to attack is issued, there are only two results:
1. Capture the city.

2. Temporarily retreat for repairs.

Therefore.

The order for the entire army to attack must never be issued unless it is a critical moment.

Otherwise, it would give Man Chong in Hefei time to repair the city walls and restore morale.

Any tactical military order issued involves an element of gambling.

Now that everyone is in agreement, Liu Feng decides to take another gamble.

Early the next morning.

Sure enough, there was thick fog all over the sky, and you couldn’t see your hand in front of you!
Man Chong woke up from his nap and saw the thick fog in the city. He was stunned at first, and then he was horrified: “Pass on my military order, quickly strengthen the vigilance and beware of the Han thieves attacking the city!”

Not long after the military order was conveyed, a lieutenant colonel arrived in a hurry.

“General, the Han thieves are attacking the city!”

In heavy fog.

It is difficult to distinguish between friend and foe.

The Cao Wei soldiers on the city wall were unprepared and panicked.

On the other hand, the Han army officers and soldiers all had their arms wrapped with Shu brocade, and they could be identified as soon as they got close!

Wrapping your arms with Shu brocade is truly an act of inhumane extravagance!
However, compared with capturing Hefei City and avoiding accidental injuries, the value of Shu brocade is negligible.

As more and more Han soldiers climbed up to the top of the city wall, the Cao Wei soldiers on the top of the city wall could no longer suppress their fear. Even the shouts of officers such as Man Chong, Zhang Hu, and Zhu Shu were of no avail.

In the heavy fog, the soldiers were already tired and the morale was unstable, so how could they defend the city?
Less than half an hour.

The Han army soldiers opened the south gate.

Hefei city, broken!
“Enter the city!”

Liu Feng waved his spear, and the soldiers who had been on standby shouted and rushed towards the city gate.

Seeing that the situation is hopeless.

Zhang Hu and Zhu Shu hurriedly found Man Chong and said, “General, leave the city immediately!”

Hearing the shouts and panic around him, Man Chong knew that it would be difficult to organize his soldiers to fight back, so he could only whip his horse and flee through the north gate. (End of this chapter)