Just then, a soldier came to report.
"Reporting to the General, Zhuge Liang has sent you...sent you a book!"
Upon hearing this, Sima Yi was startled.
"What?"
Although paper had been developed long ago and improved by Cai Lun.
However, most people still used letters and bamboo slips, especially during wartime.
At this time, Zhuge Liang sent Sima Yi a book, which made Sima Yi feel very strange.
He took the book, opened it to the first page, and there were five words written on it: "Death to Sima Yi."
Sima Yi frowned deeply, unsure of what Zhuge Liang was up to.
Then Zhuge Liang licked his fingers, turned to the second page, which still read "Death to Sima Yi".
Sima Yi opened the third page, and it still read "Sima Yi died".
"What...what exactly is Zhuge Liang trying to do?"
"Could this be another trap?"
As Sima Yi looked at these words, he became increasingly uneasy.
"General, what... what exactly is going on?" the lieutenant asked in confusion.
Sima Yi shook his head; he didn't know what Zhuge Liang meant either.
Then he licked his fingers and continued flipping through the book until the last page, which was filled with those five words: "Death to Sima Yi."
After reading this book, Sima Yi was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
He angrily threw the book on the ground and shouted, "Zhuge Kongming! You've gone too far!"
"You've played me for fools time and time again! This is intolerable!" Sima Yi said fiercely.
The lieutenant asked, puzzled, "General, if Zhuge Liang really faked his death, why would he do such a thing?"
Sima Yi was taken aback. Yes, why would Zhuge Liang do this?
What exactly is he plotting?
Sima Yi grew increasingly agitated and said, "Never mind all that for now, let's break through first."
"Yes, sir!" the lieutenant replied and hurried off to make the arrangements.
Early the next morning.
"All troops, listen to my command! Break out through the east gate!" Sima Yi shouted.
He was in a terrible mood, completely listless, as if he had lost his soul.
"kill!"
Sima Yi personally led the troops and charged towards the city gate.
Outside the city gate.
The Shu army is on high alert, awaiting Sima Yi's arrival.
The moment the city gates opened, Sima Yi led all the Wei troops in a charge.
The two sides clashed instantly, amidst the flashing swords and screams of agony.
Although the Shu army was small in number, it had dozens of Zhuge Repeating Crossbows, which could kill a large number of Wei soldiers with each shot.
Sima Yi's cavalry was no match for them and suffered heavy losses in a single encounter, losing not only a large number of Wei army horses but also most of their soldiers.
"General, we can't go on like this, or we'll all perish here!" a lieutenant cried out in terror.
Sima Yi was also extremely anxious, because he realized that his soldiers had suffered heavy losses, and if the fighting continued, they would probably all perish here.
But if they don't break through, they will be trapped in Li County and die, so they must break out!
This is his only chance; he can't give up!
"Soldiers, as long as we charge through, we can survive!" Sima Yi shouted.
"Let's give it our all!"
With a loud roar, Sima Yi's soldiers launched a counterattack.
"kill!!!"
Sima Yi led his troops in a fierce attack on the Shu army.
The two armies fought fiercely, going back and forth.
The two sides fought for an hour, with casualties on both sides.
The Shu army suffered heavy casualties, while the Wei army successfully broke through the encirclement. The soldiers were all bloodthirsty and acted like madmen.
Sima Yi led his remaining troops in a frantic rush towards Jieting. Once they crossed Jieting, they would be in Wei territory and safe.
Meanwhile, Ma Su had already led his troops to garrison at Jieting, waiting for Sima Yi's arrival.
With the thunderous sound of horses' hooves, a group of Wei soldiers rushed towards Jieting.
"Enemy attack!"
The soldiers guarding Jieting shouted immediately.
Ma Su was extremely excited at this moment. He had finally waited for this moment, the moment for him to make his mark!
Having studied under Zhuge Liang for so many years, this was the first time he had led troops alone, and under such circumstances, the excitement he felt was indescribable.
With a wave of his hand, he ordered the archers to prepare their arrows so that they could shoot Sima Yi's troops as soon as they got close.
But this time, Sima Yi had learned his lesson and didn't foolishly rush towards Jieting.
After he stopped, he shouted to the soldiers behind him, "Listen up, everyone! Once we cross Jieting, we'll be back in Wei territory. I'm afraid Zhuge Liang will have an ambush!"
"Send a few scouts to find out the truth!"
"Yes!!!"
The Wei army, led by Sima Yi, answered in unison.
Soon, several scouts sped off to gather intelligence within the town.
"Reporting to my lord, a scout detachment of Wei scouts is heading towards Jieting."
Ma Su sneered, completely disregarding Sima Yi. He addressed the surrounding soldiers, "Archers, prepare!"
As soon as the Wei scouts approached, Ma Su immediately lowered his hands and said, "Fire the arrows!"
Instantly.
The bowstring snapped, and arrows shot swiftly into the sky.
"Whoosh whoosh!!!"
The arrow pierced the scout's armor, making a sharp, piercing sound.
The small scout squad was instantly riddled with bullets, blood splattering everywhere.
"ah!"
However, at the same time, Ma Su's true colors were also exposed.
Sima Yi immediately became cautious, for there was indeed an ambush at Jieting.
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