Chapter 64: Set an ambush in the empty camp and capture the city wall cleverly!
Guangping, south city wall.

Zhang Liang looked at the soldiers' camp in the distance where most of the lights had gone out, and a unique smile spread across his lips.

"It seems that the officers and soldiers are not on high alert as usual."

"They really think we're afraid of him!"

"Guan Ping, Yang Feng, Yu Du, follow me out of the city, capture Lu Zhi alive, and wipe out the government troops."

"Here!!!"

A quarter of an hour later, accompanied by a creaking sound, the city gate slowly opened.

Sixty thousand elite Yellow Turban troops quietly left the city and headed towards the camp of government soldiers.

Closer, closer.

Zhang Liang could even see the officers and soldiers chatting on the observation deck.

"woooooo"

“Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-dang-dang!”

The sound of trumpets, gongs and drums rang out all at once.

Then the thousands of cavalrymen who stayed behind hurriedly mounted their horses and launched an attack directly from both wings before the Yellow Turban Army approached the front camp.

"Hold back the Yellow Turban Army and don't let them find out that this is an empty camp."

"kill!!"

While commanding thousands of cavalry to charge, Cao Cao warned his commanders.

Cao Hong, Cao Ren, Liu Bei and others each led a cavalry unit to harass the two wings.

As soon as the war started, Zhang Liang and Guan Ping felt extremely uncomfortable.

They couldn't understand why Lu Zhi made preparations in advance and didn't dig a trap in the camp to catch the turtle in the jar, but chose to fight the decisive battle outside, deliberately giving up the advantage he had gained?
Does it mean that Lu Zhi has no confidence in winning?
Trying to buy time to escape?
Thinking of this, Zhang Liang's eyes lit up, and he said, "Break through the middle and charge into the main camp. Don't let Lu Zhi escape."

"Yang Feng, Yu Du, you two hold back the cavalry on both wings. You don't have to actively chase them. Just buy time."

"kill!!!"

The Yellow Turban Army in the front received the order and ran faster, quickly approaching the camp.

Finally, the first team of Yellow Turban soldiers rushed into the camp. When they found it was quiet all around, they were surprised at first. The next moment, before they could react, the Yellow Turban soldiers in the front row screamed "Ah" and fell directly into the trap.

"Beware of the ambush!!"

"Beware of the ambush!!"

As soon as the shout was given, the last group of about three thousand archers came out from the left and right sides.

"You fell into the trap!!"

"Ha ha!!"

"Shoot an arrow, shoot an arrow!!"

Thousands of rockets were fired directly into the vicinity of Yingkou. Kerosene, sulfur and other flammable materials had been placed around the area long ago. Once they encountered open flames, a huge fire broke out instantly.

Thousands of Yellow Turban soldiers screamed and wailed, and dodged in all directions, but after taking a few steps to either side, they fell into the trap again.

Zhang Liang's heart was bleeding after witnessing this scene: "Damn it, the camp turned out to be a trap!"

Guan Ping said sternly: "General Ren Gong, there are countless traps ahead. I think Lu Zhi has long expected that we will raid the camp in the dark. Now we must eliminate the cavalry on both wings and outflank them to achieve success."

"Can!"

"Reinforce Yang Feng and Yu Du, and attack from the flank!"

"quick!!"

Looking at the flames rising from the front camp, it was clear that the Yellow Turban Army had already concentrated its forces on both wings. Cao Cao, who was charging into the battle, was filled with emotion.

All the plans for tonight were planned by Ye Feng. At first, Cao Cao was skeptical, thinking that once the Yellow Turban Army entered the camp, it would be obvious that they were not the main force.

But now it seems that everything is within Ye Feng's expectations.

Although the battle tonight has not yet ended, Cao Cao has already seen that his officers and soldiers have won a great victory and Zhang Liang has been defeated.

Outside the west city gate.

Lu Zhi, Zhang He, and Zhang Liao naturally also heard the melee starting outside the South Gate.

The screams continued to come, and each one was like a hammer hitting Lu Zhi's heart, making him feel uneasy. Tonight's battle not only represented the progress of Hebei's suppression of the rebellion, but also represented whether his official career would end. If he succeeded, his merits and demerits would offset each other, and he might be able to escape the emperor's punishment, but if he lost.

That's it.
Although he was extremely anxious, as a commander, Lu Zhi remained calm and did not show any signs of panic.

"Tap Tap"

A burst of hurried horse hoofbeats sounded, and the scout sent by Cao Cao quickly came up to Lu Zhi, clasped his fists and bowed, and told him about the situation in the south.

Hearing that the Yellow Turban Army had indeed fallen into a trap and was entangled with the cavalry led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei, he breathed a sigh of relief, looked in the direction of the city wall, and said quietly: "Fan is both wise and brave, and has a plan that is perfect. He is truly the backbone of the Han Dynasty!"

"All that's left now is for the city gates to be opened, and this battle will be a complete success."

On top of the city wall.

Ma Zhou and Wang Lang brought Ye Feng, Zhao Yun and Guan Yu from Qiaozhuang to the top of the city wall.

"Old Wang, the fighting outside is so intense. After tonight, the officers and soldiers will be completely wiped out. Even Lu Zhi will become a prisoner. You are still patrolling so seriously. Do you really think patrolling can bring you military merit?"

The slightly joking voice startled patrol captain Wang. When he saw an acquaintance coming, he immediately smiled and said, "You are quite free, kid."

"Whose woman's bed did you get up from again?"

"I admire you. You haven't done much, but you are favored by Xiao Qushuai."

"You can still be lazy during a major battle."

Ma Zhou shook the wine in his hand and said, "Wang Lang and I thought you were cold during the night patrol and didn't get to eat at the celebration banquet just now, so we brought some for you. I didn't expect you to blame us."

"Let's go, let's drink it ourselves!!"

The other dozens of patrolling soldiers looked at the dozen or so people behind Ma Zhou carrying large and small bags with envy and anticipation.

"Captain, how can I refuse such a good offer?"

"Anyway, after tonight, Guangping City will no longer be in danger, so why don't we just..."

"hey-hey."

The words were not yet finished, but the meaning was very clear.

Captain Wang smiled and said, "Well, let's take a break."

"Let's have a drink. We can't let down Lao Ma's kindness."

"Stop patrolling and drink!"

A group of Yellow Turban soldiers surrounded them instantly. Ma Zhou and Wang Lang were not stingy and asked their men to take out all the things they had brought.

"Thank you, Captain Ma. You are so kind to our captain. Back then..."

"Why do I feel a little dizzy?"

"faint?"

"what happened?"

"I only drank two sips, how come..."

In a short while, dozens of patrolling soldiers who were drinking fell to the ground.

Captain Wang's face turned pale, and he held his body up: "You are not a horse soldier from my hometown, who are you?"

Ma Zhou, Wang Lang laughed: "Of course we are not!"

"We are from the imperial court and have been undercover in the Yellow Turban Army for a long time. You can go with peace of mind!"

"kill!!!"

With the cold and stern word "kill" falling, the silent massacre began.

After a cup of tea, Ma Zhou and Wang Lang knelt down in front of Ye Feng and said, "My lord, it's solved."

Ye Feng nodded slightly, and looked at Zhao Yun and Guan Yu with a smile: "Don't say that you two don't find it satisfying, I also find it boring."

"If I had known it was so easy, why would I have come here in person?"

Zhao Yun nodded, his face calm. There were no casualties, nor was he happy about the capture of the city.

Guan Yu had a look of displeasure between his eyebrows, and looked at Ma Zhou fiercely. Wang Lang said, "It is not very honorable to kill these unarmed and deceived people."

(End of this chapter)