Chapter 1401

The extinguished fireworks, full of enthusiasm.

Although Cao Cao's threat hung over Yecheng like a Sword of Damocles, the residents of Yecheng displayed unprecedented unity and courage. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Fei became the spiritual pillars of the city, their heroism and wisdom inspiring every person in Yecheng.

Under Liu Bei's leadership, Yecheng began a series of reforms and construction. The city walls were reinforced, and defensive works were increasingly perfected. At the same time, Liu Bei also pushed forward a series of economic policies, encouraging trade and developing handicrafts, making Yecheng's economy gradually prosper.

At the same time, Guan Yu was responsible for training the soldiers in the city; his rigorous and serious attitude significantly improved the soldiers' combat effectiveness. Zhao Yun was responsible for the city's public security; he was fair and strict, deeply loved by the commoners. Zhang Fei assisted Liu Bei in handling government affairs; although his personality was rough, he was extremely meticulous about government affairs, winning the praise of the commoners.

As time passed, Yecheng became more and more prosperous, and the lives of the commoners became more and more affluent. However, they did not forget Cao Cao's threat; everyone knew that peaceful days could be broken at any time.

During this period, Gu Yi also gradually recovered his health. Grateful for the life-saving grace of Liu Bei and the others, he decided to stay in Yecheng to offer advice for the city's defensive works. Using his knowledge and skills, he helped Yecheng establish a more perfect defensive system.

And the distant Cao Cao was not idle; while accumulating strength, he was also closely watching Yecheng's movements. He knew that if he wanted to attack Yecheng again, he must make full preparations.

However, Cao Cao also understood that what he was facing was not just Yecheng's city walls and soldiers, but also the wisdom and courage of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and others. He knew this would be a difficult battle.

In Yecheng, Liu Bei and the others did not relax their vigilance. They strengthened patrols of the city defenses while actively preparing for war. The soldiers led by Guan Yu trained day and night, and their combat effectiveness increased day by day. Zhao Yun strengthened the management of public security in the city, ensuring that no chaos would occur in the city at critical moments. Zhang Fei also assisted Liu Bei in perfecting the city's defensive works, making preparations to deal with Cao Cao's attack.

This day, Cao Cao's army appeared in Yecheng's line of sight again. The atmosphere in the city became tense immediately, but Liu Bei and the others appeared unusually calm. They knew this was the challenge they had been waiting for, and also the moment for them to display their heroism and wisdom.

As soon as the battle started, Cao Cao's army surged toward Yecheng like a surging flood. However, under the careful preparations of Liu Bei and the others, Yecheng's defensive works were like a copper wall and iron bastion, leaving Cao Cao's army helpless.

The soldiers led by Guan Yu fought bravely, engaging in fierce exchanges with the enemy troops on the city walls. Zhao Yun led a team of elite soldiers, responding flexibly to various emergencies in the city. Zhang Fei was responsible for commanding rear support and supplies, ensuring that the soldiers on the front line could receive timely assistance.

In the fierce battle, Liu Bei and the others displayed astonishing heroism and wisdom. They not only successfully repelled the attack of Cao Cao's army but also pursued the victory, causing significant losses to the enemy troops.

After the battle ended, the residents of Yecheng cheered and jumped for joy. They knew this victory was hard-won, exchanged for the blood and sweat of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and others. They were grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of these people, and their determination to protect their home together with them became even firmer.

And the distant Cao Cao, upon learning the news of the defeat, couldn't help but feel a sense of shock and anger. He knew he had underestimated the strength and wisdom of Liu Bei and the others. However, he had no intention of giving up, but instead began to re-evaluate his strategy and plan.

While Yecheng celebrated the victory, Liu Bei and the others did not relax their vigilance. They knew Cao Cao was an extremely difficult opponent, and future challenges would be even more severe. However, they also firmly believed that as long as they were united, there was no difficulty that could not be overcome.

In the following days, Liu Bei and the others continued to strengthen city defense construction and improve the army's combat effectiveness. At the same time, they also actively established friendly relations with surrounding forces to jointly deal with Cao Cao's threat. Under their efforts, Yecheng's strength gradually increased, becoming a powerful force in the surrounding area.

And Cao Cao, after experiencing a series of failures, also began to adjust his strategy. He began to value the strength and wisdom of Liu Bei and the others, no longer looking down on them. At the same time, he also strengthened internal rectification and management, improving his combat effectiveness. He knew that if he wanted to defeat Liu Bei and the others, he must put in more effort and wisdom. Thus, he began to recruit talents, reform the military system, strengthen training, and even personally supervise the battle to improve the soldiers' morale and combat effectiveness. He also secretly dispatched spies to infiltrate Yecheng, attempting to probe the enemy situation and make preparations for the next attack.

However, Liu Bei and the others were no ordinary people. They had long anticipated that Cao Cao would not let it go, so they also strengthened vigilance in the city while sending out scouts to closely monitor the movements of the Cao army.

During this period, both sides were nervously preparing for war, and a larger-scale war was quietly brewing. However, regardless of the future outcome, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Fei had all made full preparations; they were determined to defend their home and protect their brothers and commoners.

One day, a scout reported that the Cao army was attacking in force and had already arrived at the city walls. Upon hearing the news, Liu Bei and the others immediately gathered the army, preparing to meet the enemy.

The city gates of Yecheng slowly opened, and Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Fei led the high-spirited soldiers to rush out of the city gates, confronting Cao Cao's army. This time, their eyes were filled with firmness and determination, as if saying: "We will never retreat; for our home, for our brothers, we will fight to the end!"

Cao Cao looked at the Liu Bei army waiting in strict formation opposite, and couldn't help but secretly admire them. He knew this battle would be different from the past and would be a hard battle. However, he was also full of confidence in his own army; after all, they were also an elite force that had experienced many battles.

As soon as the battle started, the armies of both sides collided like two torrents. Amidst the flashing swords and shadows, the soldiers' shouts, the clashing of weapons, and the neighing of warhorses intertwined, forming a magnificent war song.

Guan Yu brandished the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, charging left and right in the enemy formation like a tiger descending from a mountain, invincible. Zhao Yun was like a nimble leopard, shuttling quickly on the battlefield, the long spear in his hand stabbing toward the enemy's vital points like lightning. Zhang Fei was like a violent lion, his Serpent Spear stirring up a storm of blood on the battlefield.

And Liu Bei sat in the middle army, commanding the army to maneuver with the enemy. His gaze was like a torch, constantly paying attention to the changes on the battlefield so as to make the most correct decisions.

This battle lasted for a whole day, and the armies of both sides paid a huge sacrifice. However, the Liu Bei army displayed astonishing resilience and combat effectiveness. They seemed not to know fatigue, engaging in a life-and-death struggle with the enemy army on the battlefield.

Finally, under the leadership of Liu Bei and the others, their army gradually gained the upper hand. Cao Cao's army began to retreat step by step and finally had to withdraw.

After the battle ended, Liu Bei and the others returned to the city and were warmly welcomed by the commoners. They knew this victory was exchanged for the blood and lives of Liu Bei and the others; it was they who defended their home and protected the commoners' peace.

However, Liu Bei and the others did not become complacent because of this. They knew Cao Cao would not let it go, and future challenges would be even more severe. Therefore, they must maintain vigilance at all times and strengthen preparations to deal with future challenges.

In the following days, Yecheng gradually restored its former prosperity and peace under the leadership of Liu Bei and the others. They strengthened city defenses, developed the economy, improved people's livelihood, and actively established friendly relations with surrounding forces to jointly deal with Cao Cao's threat.

And the distant Cao Cao, upon learning the news of the defeat, although feeling angry and unwilling, also clearly recognized the strength and determination of Liu Bei and the others. He began to re-evaluate his strategy and plan, preparing to launch an attack again.

However, this time he did not act in a hurry but began to wait patiently for an opportunity. He knew that defeating Liu Bei and the others was no easy task and required more effort and wisdom. Therefore, he began to strengthen internal rectification and management, improving his combat effectiveness, while closely watching Yecheng's movements.

In the tense confrontation between the two sides, time passed quietly. However, both Liu Bei and the others and Cao Cao clearly knew that future challenges would be even more severe and cruel. They must make full preparations to deal with future wars.

During this period, Gu Yi also played an important role. He used his knowledge and skills to offer advice for Yecheng's defensive works while actively assisting Liu Bei and the others in handling government and military affairs. His intelligence and diligent efforts won the appreciation and trust of Liu Bei and the others.

Finally, one day, Cao Cao launched an attack again. This time his army was even larger and more elite, as if wanting to trample the entire Yecheng flat. However, under the leadership of Liu Bei and the others, their army displayed even more astonishing combat effectiveness and resilience.

After the battle started again, both sides paid huge sacrifices and efforts, but finally, Liu Bei and the others, relying on unity, courage, and wisdom, defeated Cao Cao's army again. This victory not only highlighted their heroism and determination but also let the residents of Yecheng see hope and the future.

After the battle ended, Liu Bei and the others did not relax their vigilance but began to actively prepare for war to deal with possible future challenges. At the same time, they also knew that only by being united and working together could they defend their home and brothers. Under the joint efforts of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and Gu Yi, Yecheng became more prosperous and powerful, becoming an important force in the surrounding area, not only protecting the commoners in the city but also making important contributions to the peace and stability of the entire region. ===== CHAPTER 1402 =====