six days
six full days
No matter how fierce and brutal the Opuru people's offensive was, the soldiers of the Black Banner Army standing firm on the Phoenix Terrace would not retreat an inch. Knowing that things had changed, Lehman ordered his general Leilington to attack fiercely, but the city wall of Phoenix Terrace was cut off by artillery fire, but still failed to attack the city wall.
Not only that, it seems that the Black Banner Army has blocked the gate of Phoenix Terrace.
This is a desperate attitude.
Lyman stood on the high platform and looked at the defenders on the city wall with clairvoyance. Since this morning, the artillery fire on the city wall has not returned fire. Obviously, the Black Banner Army's artillery shells have been used up. The ballista has also been basically destroyed by the artillery fire of the Opulu, and all heavy weapons have been rendered useless.
Moreover, Lehman could tell that the defenders on the city wall didn't have many reserves.
It can be seen that Fang Jie must have encountered some extremely difficult things, otherwise it would not be possible to withdraw so decisively. And those soldiers who stayed behind must have received the order to die, and they must stick to it, and they must not let the Opulu people come and chase them. At this moment, there is actually no point in attacking Phoenix Terrace.
The Black Banner Army has been retreating for more than six days, and even if they break through the Phoenix Terrace at this time, it is almost impossible to catch up.
Therefore, Lehman is full of respect for the defenders on the city wall.
The main force has already withdrawn and lost their support and supplies. These soldiers stick to this isolated city, but let the enemy respect them. This is a soldier, and this is a real soldier.
"His Majesty."
The iron tower-like man who followed Augusta couldn't help but be moved when he saw the tragedy on the city wall: "This is the cruelest war I have ever seen since I set off with Your Majesty. Even when attacking the capital of the Aegean Empire , and have never experienced such suffering. Facing dozens of times the enemy, the Black Banner Army is indeed more respectable."
"yes… "
Lehman let out a long sigh of relief, a little absent-minded.
"When I broke the capital of the Aegean Empire, I once said that as long as I am strong enough, there is no nation or country that cannot be conquered in this world. But now I suddenly understand that even if we win this battle and win the The Phoenix Terrace even took over the entire eastern border, and then took over the entire Central Plains, I am afraid that it will be difficult for us to conquer this nation. Even if one day this becomes the new territory of the empire, the people here will not stop resisting."
He put his clairvoyance down, not knowing what to do.
This was the first time since he led the army that he didn't know what to do when facing the enemy.
If they continue to attack, it looks like they will be able to break through the Phoenix Terrace before sunset. After all, the defenders in the city had reached a desperate situation, and their firearms had run out of ammunition. It seems that the bow and arrow are almost used up. Judging from the number of defenders on the city wall, they don't have many troops anymore.
However, is there any point in breaking such a city
Even if the Opuru people finally occupy this place, are they proud of the Opuru people
"Let the team withdraw."
Leman was silent for a while, then ordered in a very soft tone: "Send someone to the city and tell the defenders, I will give them an hour to leave, and leave with the soldiers proudly. They have completed their mission and are still alive People who are qualified to go home with their heads held high."
"But… "
Augusta said with some concern: "If we let them go like this, it will deal a big blow to our morale."
"It doesn't make sense anymore."
Lehman said: "Even if this place is taken down, it is not a matter of joy and encouragement. Everything here is about to have nothing to do with me. The reason why I ordered that Phoenix Station must be taken down is that I returned to China to deal with domestic affairs. After what happened, the new starting point will start from the Phoenix Terrace. This will become the base camp for the next attack, and I will leave Poole Lane to garrison here. As long as the Phoenix Terrace is occupied, the next attack can be quickly controlled The entire eastern border."
"understood."
Augusta nodded.
When Lyman knew that Fang Xie had withdrawn, he ordered to storm the Phoenix Terrace. In fact, there are two meanings. The first is to test whether Fang Jie has really withdrawn, or whether there is some conspiracy. Second, Phoenix TV is too important. The reason why Hurons has not been able to completely defeat the Eastern Border is not because of the powerful army in the Mu Mansion, nor because of the harassment of the green forest soldiers in the Eastern Border. It's because the Phoenix Terrace has always been nailed to the waist and eyes of the Opuru people like a nail.
Although Xiulunsi led his troops around the Phoenix Terrace later, the defenders of the Phoenix Terrace were able to harass the Opuru's rear unscrupulously. If this nail is not pulled out, the giant Opulu will not be able to exert strength. A nail was driven into the waist and eye, no matter how powerful a giant was, it could not display all its strength.
"An hour."
Layman said slowly: "According to the timing of their Han people, if they don't withdraw within an hour, it's no fault of me. I have always been full of respect for real soldiers, and I will not be ashamed of them because of their low status. Ignore. This nation has its terrible and respectable features, even if it is an enemy, even if I want to conquer them, I still think the same way."
"yes!"
Augusta agreed, turned around and told people to do it.
"Sometimes I can't help but think... when will I stop?"
Leman raised his head and looked at the sky: "I told myself, when you feel tired, you will stop. Now... I am already a little tired. After taking the Central Plains, I will no longer expand the territory .Give the people ten years to recuperate, and come back after ten years."
Augusta opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.
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"What did you say?"
asked the man sitting in the dark.
"A foreigner came outside and stood outside the city wall and shouted, saying that Laiman respected the soldiers defending the city as real fighters, and such fighters were qualified to leave proudly. So Laiman ordered the attacking team to withdraw for an hour and give Let's leave in an hour."
There was a little spark in the darkness, and then a puff of smoke came out. Amidst the strong smell of tobacco, the man seemed to be nodding his head: "Tell the soldiers, let's all withdraw."
The person who asked the question was obviously stunned for a moment, and immediately said eagerly: "No, the team has withdrawn, it's too dangerous!"
The man came out of the darkness, and he could see the serious expression on his face: "I can leave anytime, even if I can't kill Leman, it is almost impossible for Leman to trap me. The soldiers held on for six days Enough is enough, Lehman seems to have really been fooled. I arranged for Chen Dingnan to wait fifty miles away with the cavalry, and you and the soldiers to evacuate immediately."
This person turned out to be Fang Jie!
The person who asked at the door was Nalan Dingdong, who knelt down on one knee: "My lord, we can't leave."
"If you don't leave, I will dispose of you as disobeying the military order. The soldiers who made the biggest sacrifice this time are the soldiers who defended the city. They have already fought hard enough to complete my plan. Now that Lehman has been fooled, the next It's up to me to finish this."
"But my lord..."
Nalan Dingdong persuaded: "As for the ability of that meteorite, you can't be sure at all. If the meteorite doesn't play a role, and you don't know Leman very well, it's a risk to stay rashly. The soldiers of the Black Banner Army We are willing to live and die for you, but we just cannot watch you take risks!"
"It's the fastest way to solve the problem."
Fang Jie patted Nalan Dingdong on the shoulder: "Although I'm not sure whether the meteorite can exert its power, but now at least the opportunity has come. There are still many things waiting for me to deal with in Chang'an City, and I am also in a hurry to go back Deal with it. So don't worry, I won't let myself get into trouble. Besides, I have them by my side."
Fang Jie looked back.
Xiang Qingniu, Ye Zhuhan, Shi Wan and others slowly came out of the darkness and stood behind Fang Jie.
"But… "
Nalan Dingdong wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Fang Jie: "No, but you are still my subordinate and you must obey orders. Now I order you to evacuate with all the soldiers and meet Chen Dingnan. Then stay where you are Wait for me, if we don't arrive before dark... Sanjinhou will tell you what to do next."
Nalan Dingdong knew that Fang Jie could not be persuaded, so he stood up.
"Go."
Fang Jie pointed to the distance: "Look for a large group of people to meet up. This is not a decision I made on the spur of the moment, but a choice after careful consideration. This war must end as soon as possible. I trust you so I should tell you something. Chang'an Chengyuan is not as peaceful as you think. The reason why you are promoted is because not all of the Black Banner Army are loyal to me. I have already explained what Sanjinhou should do, and then I will rely on you Woolen cloth."
Nalan Dingdong gritted his teeth and nodded, then turned and left.
"Now, there are only a few of us left here."
Xiang Qingniu was holding an apple in his hand and biting it: "No one knows what kind of danger we will face next, there is a more mysterious team around Leman that can kill practitioners, and Layman It seems that I have no fear of practitioners at all. That is to say, what we are facing is unknown, and this battle has been carried out according to the previous arrangement so far, and then it will be unpredictable."
He smiled: "Let's talk about it... If this battle is defeated, we will all die in the battle, so what is the unfulfilled wish? I mean, if someone is not dead, go back and help the dead. It's done."
"Count me in?"
The last person to come out is a person that many people did not expect to appear here.
Gai amnesty
"Calculate!"
Xiang Qingniu nodded: "Although you were a prisoner before, you are now a comrade-in-arms."
Gai She was silent for a while, then suddenly smiled and the other party explained: "My greatest wish is to kill you... However, I respect you very much now. You can put aside your own foundation and come here with almost all your strength to resist the alien race Invasion, I admire you. This has nothing to do with you directly. If it were me, I would first maintain the stability of the foundation before sending troops. You can do it, but I can’t."
"So, my wish has changed. Now, I just want to drink a bowl of buttered tea and eat a big plate of finger meat."
Shi Wan scratched his hair and smiled a little embarrassedly: "I don't know what my wish is. I just thought about it and I have no goals in my life. What will happen after I die? Maybe nothing. It will happen, because I don’t even have a family member. Just now I suddenly remembered... The soldier is still in a coma, if any of us survives, please try our best to heal him after returning.”
Fang Jie looked at Ye Zhuhan: "What about you?"
Ye Zhuhan was silent for a while, then said with a calm face: "I like reading books the most, but there was only one book to read in the ice cave in the Shiwanda Mountain. If I die, those who are alive remember to pull a cart of books on my grave. I'll be glad to burn it before."
"And you?"
Xiang Qingniu asked Fang for an explanation.
Fang Jie laughed: "I have nothing left. If I die, no one can do anything for me. The world will return to the original track."
"Your goal is too big to achieve."
Xiang Qingniu said.
"And you?"
Shi Wan asked Xiang Qingniu: "Is there anything you haven't done that you really want to do?"
Xiang Qingniu blushed, hesitated for a while and then said coyly: "I'm still a virgin..."
Everyone was taken aback.
The corner of Ye Zhuhan's mouth twitched and said, "This...it's really hard to help..."