"Send the order: Bring out the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow and launch a full-scale attack!!!" Zhuge Liang issued the command.

"Prime Minister, are we going to use it now?" Xu Huang

He asked.

This batch of Zhuge Repeating Crossbows was the Shu army's greatest trump card; Zhuge Liang treasured every single one.

But now Zhuge Liang is going to use him here, which clearly means he has decided to burn his bridges.

"Yes, we must end the battle as soon as possible, otherwise even if we win, we will be powerless to launch another northern expedition!" Zhuge Liang saw this very clearly.

"yes!"

Xu Huang obeyed the order and personally arranged for the soldiers to carry out the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow and place it in the very center of the formation.

Among the Shu army, the clicking of Zhuge's repeating crossbows was incessant, each pull accompanied by the cries of the enemy.

This repeating crossbow, personally developed by Zhuge Liang, could unleash a dense rain of arrows in an instant. It had a long range and great power, making it impossible for the enemy to defend against.

On the battlefield, they were like packs of bloodthirsty beasts, mercilessly tearing at the enemy's lines.

As the power of Zhuge's repeating crossbow gradually became apparent, the morale of the Shu army also rose like a blazing fire.

The soldiers' eyes gleamed with a desire for victory as they charged forward fiercely, following the rhythm of the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow.

On the battlefield, the enemy's city gates began to shake, and their morale gradually collapsed under the fierce offensive of the Shu army.

Sima Yi stood atop the city wall and witnessed this scene; a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

He had not expected that the Shu army possessed such powerful weapons.

Faced with the power of Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, even his most elite troops could hardly withstand it.

Left with no other option, he had to order a retreat again to avoid further losses.

After retreating, Sima Yi did not give up.

He knew that simple brute force would not bring victory; he needed a more sophisticated strategy.

In his military tent, he summoned all his generals and began to devise new tactics.

His eyes gleamed with an indomitable light; even when facing the formidable Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, he did not give up hope of victory.

Under Sima Yi's command, the Wei army began to adjust its formation, using the terrain and the cover of night to conduct guerrilla warfare, minimizing direct confrontations with Zhuge's repeating crossbows.

At the same time, he was also searching for the weaknesses of the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, hoping to find a way to break it.

However, no matter how Sima Yi adjusted his strategy, the power of Zhuge Repeating Crossbows still put immense pressure on the Wei army.

Each encounter made Sima Yi feel that the Shu army's edge was becoming increasingly sharp, and he could only retreat and defend under this edge, looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

Two more days have passed.

Both sides have suffered casualties in the past two days.

The Wei army was larger than the Shu army.

The existence of Zhuge Repeating Crossbow caused the Wei army considerable trouble.

The Wei army's food supplies were being consumed at an extremely rapid pace.

Although Sima Yi had already sent people back to Xuchang to urge for grain, according to Sima Yi's estimation, that batch of grain probably wouldn't be able to be delivered in time.

If they continue to delay, they will undoubtedly be defeated.

"Father, we cannot delay any longer, otherwise our army will surely be defeated!" Sima Zhao said urgently.

The Zhuge Repeating Crossbow was so powerful that it gave them no chance to breathe.

If it weren't for Sima Yi's skillful command, they would have been defeated long ago.

"Report! General, our scouts have discovered the Shu army's supply route!"

Upon hearing this, Sima Yi sat up abruptly from his chair.

"What did you say? Really?" Sima Yi asked nervously.

"Reporting to the general, it is absolutely true!" the scout said.

Sima Yi was extremely excited: "Good! Haha... Excellent! As long as our army cuts off the Shu army's supply lines, we can completely break the Shu army's will and even annihilate them. At that time, victory will still belong to us."

After saying this, Sima Yi immediately ordered, "Sima Zhao, you immediately take five thousand men and go to cut off the Shu army's supply lines!"

"Yes! Your humble servant obeys!" Sima Zhao accepted the order and left.

After waiting for so long, his chance to counterattack is finally here!

Sima Yi was in an exceptionally good mood. On the other hand, Zhuge Liang's expression immediately turned serious after learning that the Wei army had cut off his supply lines.

With supply lines cut off, the army ran out of food.

The main problem is that transporting grain is extremely difficult for them, especially in the interior of Sichuan, where grain transportation is even more challenging.

After several days of fighting, the food supplies have been almost completely depleted. If they cannot be replenished, the Shu army will go hungry.

Having figured all this out, Zhuge Liang finally waved his hand and slowly said, "Let's withdraw the troops!"

"But Prime Minister..."

Xu Huang wanted to dissuade him again, but Zhuge Liang waved his hand, saying that without the support of supplies, they simply could not continue.

So this time, he had no choice but to retreat.

Seeing this, Xu Huang sighed and ordered, "Yes, Prime Minister!"

Within the Wei army camp.

"General, the Shu army has retreated!" the Wei scout exclaimed excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Sima Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Send the order to pursue and kill the Shu army and recapture the lost cities!"

Sima Yi waved his hand, signaling that he was finally about to sound the horn of counterattack.

"Yes!" the scout replied and hurried off to relay the order.

Immediately afterwards, the Wei army launched another frenzied attack.

The news of Zhuge Liang's withdrawal was quickly discovered by the Shu army.

"Father, our army will press on with our victory and surely defeat the Shu army in one fell swoop."

Sima Yi's face also showed joy: "Send the order down, the whole army is in pursuit! Head straight for Zhuge Liang!"

Because the Shu army retreated in panic, Zhuge Liang decided to stay behind and defend against the Wei army alone.

"Prime Minister, you mustn't!" Xu Huang said worriedly.

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "General, don't panic. Since I dared to stay, I must have been confident. If it weren't for the fact that our army's food supplies were being consumed too quickly, why would I have withdrawn my troops?"

Xu Huang was silent for a moment, then said, "This subordinate understands, but how can you, Prime Minister, put yourself in such danger?"

Zhuge Liang glanced at the army behind him and said, "If I don't stay behind to resist the Wei army, then the Shu army will be in danger."

“But…” Xu Huang still felt it was inappropriate.

Zhuge Liang patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "It's alright. I trust myself and I trust Sima Yi's character. You should retreat to Hanzhong as soon as possible."

Xu Huang gritted his teeth and finally replied, "Yes! Prime Minister, please be careful!"

"Hmm!" Zhuge Liang nodded.

Zhuge Liang was also furious. He never expected that Wei would produce a Sima Yi, and that this man was shameless. He even endured being humiliated by being given women's clothes!

"God, is your destiny truly in Wei's favor?"

Zhuge Liang was quite helpless, but now he had to bite the bullet and go on, whether he liked it or not.

"Send word: open the city gates wide and bring the zither to the city wall!" Zhuge Liang shouted.

"promise!"

Although the soldiers did not know what Zhuge Liang wanted to do, they did not ask any questions because of their blind worship of him.