Fucheng.

Inside the hall, the atmosphere was suffocatingly quiet.

Cao Cao sat in the seat of honor with a gloomy expression.

“Huang Quan, your plan has failed.”

“That big-eared thief just won’t be fooled.”

“They are advancing step by step, what do you say we should do?”

Cao Cao looked at Zhang Song helplessly.

Huang Quan was speechless, sweating profusely, and kept his head down without saying a word.

The generals were also filled with loss and despair.

Cao Cao looked at the generals with a frown.

“Your Majesty, I have another plan.”

Zhang Song suddenly spoke.

Cao Cao asked anxiously:
“Come and tell me.”

Zhang Song said:

“Your Majesty, we can only ask Meng Huo to lead his army to Fucheng to resist the big-eared thief.”

“After all, Meng Huo has 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers and horses.”

“If we can get Meng Huo’s help, we still have a chance to repel the enemy.”

Zhang Song elaborated on the brilliant plan.

Ask Meng Huo for help!
Cao Cao was shocked and fell silent.

Prior to this, he had named Meng Huo the King of Nanzhong and ordered him to lead his troops north to deal with the Han army on the southern front.

It was because of Meng Huo’s dispatch of troops that the Han army was pinned down on the southern front and dared not move.

But that was an imperial decree to Meng Huo, nominally summoning Meng Huo in the capacity of the emperor.

Now, they have to ask Meng Huo for help.

Where will the Qin Dynasty put its face?

Where would Cao Cao’s face be placed?

“Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, how can you ask for help from the barbarian leader?”

Xu Huang questioned sternly.

Cao Cao said nothing and looked at Zhang Song.

“If we don’t ask Meng Huo for help, the Qin Dynasty will perish!”

“Besides this, do you have a better idea?”

Zhang Song asked back sternly.

Xu Huang was speechless.

Huang Quan bowed and said:
“Your Majesty, at this point, survival is the most important thing.”

“Your Majesty, please ask Meng Huo for help.”

Huang Quan also agreed with Zhang Song’s suggestion.

Cao Cao sighed:

“Even if I am willing to ask for help.”

“Who among you dares to guarantee that Meng Huo is willing to send troops?”

Zhang Song said with emotion:
“Your Majesty, I wish to go to the South Barbarians!”

“I guarantee with my life that with my talent, I will be able to convince Meng Huo to come to the north for help!”

Cao Cao stood up without hesitation and waved his hand:
“Go!”

“The life and death of my Great Qin is in your hands!”

On that day, Zhang Song left Fucheng and headed straight for Nanman.

After Zhang Song left, Liu Bei led the Han army and attacked Fucheng.

The army prepared to attack.

Afterwards, Zhuge Dan led the troops from Jiangyou to join the battle.

When Liu Bei heard that Zhuge Dan had returned, he held a banquet in his tent to entertain him.

“We sneaked through a small path, attacked Jiangyou by surprise, and forced Cao thieves to abandon Jiange and flee.”

“If I destroy the Qin State and gain Yizhou, you will be the first to achieve the credit!”

“I offer you a toast!”

Liu Bei was overjoyed and raised his glass.

Zhuge Dan didn’t dare to drink, and turned to Xiao Fang and raised his glass:
“I am the executor. If it were someone else, they would also be successful.”

“This achievement is due to Prime Minister Xiao’s wonderful strategy.”

“If we talk about the first merit, it must be Prime Minister Xiao.”

Zhuge Dan was able to take action and gave the credit to Xiao Fang.

Liu Bei turned to Xiao Fang and said with a smile:
“Dan is right. The Prime Minister’s plan is brilliant.”

Xiao Fang did not dare to take credit for himself and was very humble.

After three rounds of drinking, Liu Bei said:

“The Qin army has been greatly reduced in strength and morale has been shaken. They have no intention of fighting.”

“Prime Minister, I want to flatten Fucheng in one go, what do you think?”

This time, Xiao Fang did not object.

After all, at this point, Cao Cao had no place to defend.

Xiao Fang naturally didn’t need to scheme anymore, he could just go for it head-on.

“The Qin army is vulnerable and is no match for our army.”

“What’s more, the morale of the Qin army has dropped, and they are no longer brave enough.”

“In this situation, the best strategy is to storm the city.”

Xiao Fang echoed.

Liu Bei said happily:
“Okay, okay, in that case, I won’t worry about it.”

“Generals, listen to my orders!”

When the order was given, all the generals stood up and obeyed.

“Zhang Liao obeys my orders!”

“I order you to lead the army to attack the western corner of Fucheng!”

“Ma Chao, listen to my orders!” “I order you to lead the army and attack the eastern corner of Fucheng!”

“Huang Zhong, Deng Ai, listen to my orders.”

“You lead the remaining troops and follow me to attack Fucheng head-on.”

“All armies will attack the city with all their might until it is conquered!”

Liu Bei gave the order in a domineering manner.

The generals accepted the order with great enthusiasm.

Liu Bei looked at the generals and said proudly:

“Everyone, attack the city with all your strength. Tomorrow night, we will meet again in Fucheng and drink a thousand cups!”

The next day, the sky gradually brightened.

As the attack horn sounded, the gate of the Han camp opened wide.

The Han army poured out of the camp like a tide.

The various Han troops gathered at the north gate of Fucheng one after another.

Armies of all sizes lined up in front of the city, forming an attack formation.

Liu Bei held his sword, stood on his horse, and stood solemnly in front of the door.

At this moment, it would be easy to flatten Fucheng.

Tens of thousands of Han soldiers gripped their swords and guns tightly, their blood boiling.

They hoped to be the first to reach Fucheng and make great contributions.

It was now fully daylight, and the timing was perfect.

Liu Bei drew his sword and pointed, saying:
“Han soldiers, destroy the enemy city and kill Cao Cao!”

“Whoever captures Cao’s head will be rewarded with a ten thousand household marquisate!”

The sentence of rewarding the soldiers with the title of marquis ignited the fighting spirit of the soldiers.

“Boom-boom-boom!”

The sound of drums roared to the sky.

On the west and east sides, the left and right armies launched a fierce attack on the enemy’s corner camp.

At the same time, the army in the middle also launched an attack like a tide.

In Fucheng, Cao Cao had just recovered from insomnia and was just beginning to feel a little sleepy.

The fall of Jiange and Jiangyou dealt him a heavy blow.

Since the retreat, he has been suffering from insomnia and unable to fall asleep.

It’s only today that my spirits have improved and I’m feeling sleepy.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, the sound of deafening drums rang in his ears.

Cao Cao suddenly woke up and sat up straight.

“what happened?”

“what happened?”

Cao Cao asked excitedly.

“Your Majesty!”

“The Han army has attacked the city.”

“The Han army has launched an attack on our Fucheng!”

The Han army attacked the city!

These four words shocked Cao Cao and his sleepiness disappeared.

“Han…Han troops are coming so quickly?”

Cao Cao jumped up and asked in a trembling voice.

“Your Majesty, the Han army is out in full force, attacking in three directions.”

“They want to take the main city and destroy our camp!”

The guard reported crying.

Cao Cao clenched his fists.

According to his idea, Liu Bei would have to rest for at least a few days after setting up camp before attacking.

After all, the Han army had been marching for several months and the soldiers were exhausted.

According to military strategy, Liu Bei should let his soldiers rest first.

Who would have thought that Liu Bei would attack right after he had set up camp?

This broke Cao Cao’s plan.

“Ready your horse!”

“Hurry to the city!”

Cao Cao grabbed his sword and hurriedly put on his armor.

They rushed all the way to the top of the city.

Xu Huang, Huang Quan and other counselors also rushed over upon hearing the news.

Cao Cao climbed the wall while shouting:
“Order all troops to guard the city walls strictly!”

“Anyone who dares to retreat will be killed along with his entire family!”

All the generals around him were shocked and shuddered.

Cao Cao is too cruel.

Since ancient times, those who supervised the war and enforced military law have always killed those who retreated without permission.

Kill, just kill the deserter.

However, Cao Cao killed the entire family.

Xu Huang shook his head and sighed.

He knew that Cao Cao was forced into a desperate situation.

He could only use brutal means to suppress the soldiers’ desire to escape.

However, no one among the generals dared to persuade him.

They understood that at the moment of life and death, nothing except this method could calm people’s hearts.

After all, after the fall of Jiange, the morale of the entire army collapsed.

Even the dumbest soldier knew that.

The countdown to the demise of the Qin Dynasty has begun.

Climbing up the tower, Cao Cao looked into the distance, gasped, and staggered back half a step. (End of this chapter)