With the sound of the war drum of "Dong Dong Dong". The first stepped crossbow formation launched a second wave of attacks. then. The horns sounded together. Countless torches were lit at once. Below Luocheng suddenly bright as day. Thousands of soldiers carried a ladder. Shouting and rushing down the city.
This is the real battle. Luocheng was built between two mountains. The front wall is only half a mile long. No amount of troops can be deployed. Jingzhou soldiers have already trained on such siege wars many times. They rushed to the city quickly. Quickly put the ladder on the top of the city. Each end of these ladders is equipped with hooks like tiger claws. It can be easily attached to the head of the city. Avoid being overthrown easily. The soldiers bit steel knives in their mouths. Climb up the ladder. Except for the stepped crossbow in the distance. There are also many archers in the city who are holding composite bows and shooting towards the city. Covering the soldiers siege.
Now is the moment of life and death. The soldiers on the front of the city are also unambiguous. Relying on geographical advantages. Throwing down rocks and rolling logs constantly. Sprinkle hot golden juice. Others desperately cut off the hook at the top of the ladder. Push the ladder down the city.
Soldiers of the Jingzhou Army were hit continuously on the ladder. There was no time to even shout. Then he was planted. Some soldiers were doused with gold juice. Screaming and rolling painfully on the ground. Some soldiers fell off the ladder. climb up. Gritted his teeth. Pick up the steel knife. He rushed up again. On the head of the city. Defenders have also been shot continuously. Howling down the city.
This is the tough battle Liu Xin hates most. If you see such a scene. He will definitely order Mingjin to retreat. However, Huang Zhong and Wei Yan who were directing at the scene were compared to him. It's much cold-blooded. The two people just looked at the battlefield in front of them indifferently. Not moved at all. The fighting continued until dawn. Both sides suffered heavy casualties. Even a few times. The soldiers of the Jingzhou Army rushed to the head of the city. But it was due to the lack of support. Outnumbered. The defenders counterattacked again.
Watching the dawn that gradually rises in the east. Huang Zhong raised his hand. Said coldly: "Mingjin retreats."
The Jingzhou Army soldiers in front retreated like a tide. The battlefield was littered with the bodies of fallen soldiers. but. All wounded soldiers. Whether it is Jingzhou Army or Luocheng Defender. They were all taken out by the soldiers during the retreat. Just when the Jingzhou Army withdrew. The defenders of the city had not had time to cheer. The loud noise of "Rumble" came again. The rain-like stones fell on Luocheng again.
Yan Yan looked down at the city worriedly. Experienced an overnight attack by the Jingzhou Army. The defenders on the city had more than three thousand casualties. For such an important level in Luocheng. It is unacceptable. Yan Yan sighed. Called the confidant sergeant on the side. Immediately ordered to send Meteor Kuaima to Chengdu in a hurry.
Liu Xin knows. Three more days. Xu Huang and Zhang Fei in Zhangke County are about to start their actions. They will go all the way north silently. Until the victory of Chengdu. Luocheng's battle report was placed in front of Liu Xin that afternoon. More than 3,000 casualties were killed overnight. It made him feel heartaches. Half of them can't go home anymore. Many of the remaining people will be disabled for life. The battle continued. Many people will not see the sun tomorrow. Liu Xin has faintly felt it. Huang Zhong and Wei Yan are not feigning attacks. It's a storm. But it will not be affected by the foreign ruler's fate. Maybe they have their difficulties. What's more, the defender of Luocheng Yan Yan is also a courageous figure. Not so. How can I make him believe. Luocheng is the main attack direction of the Jingzhou Army.
Just when Liu Xin was frowning over the heavy casualties of the Jingzhou Army. Sun Ce came to visit suddenly.
Regardless of whether Sun Ce leads or not appreciates. At least Liu Xin thinks he is kind to the Sun family. There is no Liu Xin. Their family has fallen into the hands of Yan Baihu. The consequences are naturally disastrous. Moreover, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai and others are also very likely to go to Yuzhang to join the net. but. Liu Xin did not expect that Sun Ce's family would repay him. After all, they say they have nothing now. Even three meals a day depend on Liu Xin's assistance. In Liu Xin's memory. The only thing they can do. There should be only Chuan Guoyu Seal. but. With Phantom's temptation along the way and Liu Xin's eyesight to steal the King. He can be sure. The Chuan Guo Yuxi is no longer in the hands of the Sun family.
but. It has been nearly four months since Sun Ce's family was rescued to Xiangyang. Sun Ce has never thanked him yet. Nor did he take the initiative to visit Liu Xin. and so. He came suddenly this time. Liu Xin was very surprised.
It was Zhu Zhi who accompanied Sun Ce. This person Liu Xin is still a little impressed. It seems that this person was the one who persuaded Sun Ce to hand over the Jade Seal to Yuan Shu in history. He came with Sun Ce today. Could it be that I also want to borrow troops from myself.
Liu Xin was suspicious. Ask them to sit down.
The two sides are seated separately for the guest and the host. Sun Ce folded his hands and said, "My nephew came today. It is to thank the lord for his salvation."
Liu Xin glanced at him. But I didn't believe that he was here to thank him. But there was no expression on his face. He smiled and said, "Although I don't have much friendship with Brother Wentai. But I respect him as a hero. Seeing his family in trouble. There is no reason not to help. You don't need to take it seriously."
really. Sun Ce continued: "My nephew came today to ask for something. My nephew listened to General Cheng and the others. When the adult and my father were in Luoyang, they made a marriage appointment for my nephew. I went to the house today. I asked him for his name Here."
Liu Xin couldn't help but stunned. Sun Jian did mention this when he was in Luoyang. But he did not agree at the time. According to the heart. Sun Ce looks handsome. Qiyuxuan. It can also be regarded as a young hero. but. Several of Liu Xin's biological daughters are still too young. The only person who matches Sun Ce well is Liu Rui. but. Liu Rui is just Liu Xin's stepdaughter. Liu Xin felt that it was not good for him to act for Zhu Qian. So he said: "Sun Ce. When in Luoyang. Your father did mention this. At the time I only thought it was a joke he said casually. I didn't take it seriously. You are willing to be my son-in-law. I don't have any comments. I can’t take charge of this matter. You need to ask your child’s mother before you can count it."
Zhu Zhi got up and said: "Marriage has happened since ancient times. The order of the parents. The words of the matchmaker. Why can't adults be the master? My family leader proposed to marry an adult. The young master is filial. He vowed to fulfill his father's last wish. I also ask the adult to forgive my family The young master has a sincere heart."
Liu Xin is inconvenient to explain that Liu Rui is his stepdaughter. I had to say patiently: "My family's situation is different from that of others. The mother of the children is in charge of the marriage of the children. Liu has always asked nothing about it."
Sun Ce has always been irritable. I only thought Liu Xin was there to dodge it. Displeased. He had to stand up and say goodbye. Zhu Zhi quickly pulled the corner of his clothes. Winked. Sun Ce sat down again. Chao Liu Xin said: "That's the case. My nephew is waiting for the adult's notification. It's just that my nephew has an unrelenting request. Master Wanwang can agree. Lujiang and Yuzhang two counties. It is the inheritance passed down by my father. Now he is stolen by the thief. My nephew has trouble sleeping and eating. Now I want to borrow a good soldier from an adult. Regain the Sun family's inheritance. To comfort my father's spirit in the sky."
Liu Xin didn't mind that he really offered to borrow troops. His face couldn't help but sink. Said: "Yuan Shu attacked Lujiang. Yan Baihu robbed the Yuzhang. Naturally, the crime is not tolerable. But. Lujiang and Yuzhang are both Han city cities. This big man is still my Liu family's world. When did it become the foundation of your grandson family? Could it be that the Sun family wanted to rebel but couldn't."
These remarks are righteous and righteous. Sun Ce was speechless for a while. but. There were bruises on his face. Already extremely angry. Fists clenched and released. Loosen it and clen it again. Obviously, the inner man is at war. Seeing it will happen on the spot.
Zhu Zhi didn't expect Liu Xin to speak in a high-sounding manner. On the issue of these two cities. There is no room for negotiation at all. Seeing that Sun Ce's face was wrong. Hastened to pull him again. He stood up and said, "Master Liu. Lujiang and Yuzhang are the cities of the Han family. This is true. The young master of my family wants to borrow soldiers. Not only to restore his father's foundation. More importantly, it is to revenge. If the adults are willing to borrow soldiers. Help each other. Take down these two cities. My young master is willing to share one with an adult. It’s okay to even send both of them to an adult. I hope the adult will make it happen."
Liu Xin laughed loudly: "My soldiers in Jingzhou will only fight for justice. How can I help you avenge any personal revenge? I will not mention it later."
I learned that the two things of asking for relatives and borrowing soldiers were unsuccessful. Cheng Pu looked at Sun Ce, who was full of disappointment, and persuaded: "Don't worry about the young master. Let's think about it longer. There will be a way."
Han Dang slapped the table. He stood up and said, "This Liu Xin deceives people too much. It doesn't take us seriously. I can't stand it anymore."
He finished. Turn around and walk out. Cheng Pu hurriedly stopped him. Asked: "Yi Gong. Where are you going."
Han Dang flicked his sleeves. Said: "It's too boring here. I'm out for a walk."
The battle under Luocheng has entered its third day. Thirty thousand reinforcements were transferred from Chengdu. Add the original defenders. There are nearly 70,000 warriors in Luocheng now. Most of Yizhou's elite soldiers have gathered here. Even the four gates of Chengdu. It is now guarded by some newly recruited soldiers.
Although the military strength has increased a lot. But Yan Yan's mood was not relaxed at all. Recently. The offensive of the Jingzhou Army has increased unabated. Attacked the head of Luocheng several times. His soldiers only relied on the location and the number of people. Only barely kept until now. Although the city was temporarily held. But the casualties suffered by the defenders exceeded those of the Jingzhou Army. What worries Yan Yan in particular is. Under the attack of the trebuchet day and night. The endurance of the wall seems to have reached its limit. Cracks appeared in many places. The biggest crack even reached as wide as two fingers. The most serious is. Not only was the tower of Luocheng collapsed in half. And the city walls also collapsed. Fortunately, it was on the inner side of the wall. The Jingzhou Army did not notice it. Otherwise they will definitely increase the intensity of the stone throwing. Until the wall completely collapsed. It's really that time. The city could not be defended.
After Liu Yan came to Chengdu. The execution is light merchants. The policy of heavy agricultural mulberry. but. Because of the huge power of the local gentry in Yizhou. The same as the atmosphere of the entire Eastern Han Dynasty. There are still many people doing business. Plus the richness of Yizhou. There is no need to pay from the government. Own local squires raise money to build roads. So from Qianwei County to Chengdu. The road is quite wide.
Yizhou has a very wide area. The southern area is sparsely populated. In order to facilitate the delivery of messages. Liu Yan followed several major avenues. Many post stations have been built. In addition to these stations delivering messages. It is also convenient for past officials to rest in Malaysia. but. Officials in Yizhou rarely move. It is rare for officials to stay in these stations on weekdays. then. These postmen used their brains. There are not many towns along the way. Those merchants traveling north and south often miss the time to enter the city. The inn has become their best lodging place. The postmen can also profit from it.
This is not. Approaching dusk. An inn beside Qianwei Junda Road ushered in another group of merchants.