Prince of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 423: Wuchang offensive and defensive battle

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Although he was scolded so badly by his father Liu Guang, Liu Tong scratched the back of his head with a look of indifferent expression. Looking at him like this, I am afraid that he has not been scolded by his father less before, but now he is used to it.

And the general loyal next to the leader Liu Guang laughed and said: "The lord is not annoyed, the young lord is brave and invincible, and he is rare in the world. According to a note, the young lord must be blue and blue in the future. The lord has a successor."

"Hahahaha!" In any case, the leader of Liu Guang was very happy when his son was praised. Dang even smiled and said: "Okay. Let's go. Speaking of which, we have been fighting Jiang Bo for more than half a month. This is the first time I have seen this high-ranking official.” After all, Chief Liu Guang clamped his legs and moved forward. Liu Tong and others also followed closely behind. This group of people even included the soldiers under him. Did not bring them, just walked in the direction of the city wall.

At this moment, on the head of Nanchang, Jiang Bo and the civil servants and generals under Yigan were already looking pale at the enemy outside the city.

"My lord, look, they are here." An official standing behind Jiang Bo pointed to the outside of the city with a panic expression on his face and shouted to Jiang Bo.

Seeing him look awkward, immediately, a partial general surnamed Sun stepped forward and said to Jiang Bo: "My lord, there is no worries. Nanchang has a strong city defense, and the adults have nearly 10,000 soldiers. Although Liu Guang is brave, but No matter what the lord."

Of course, Sun Pianjiang's words were just to comfort Jiang Bo. In fact, the defenders in Nanchang and the army led by Liu Guang were completely different in combat effectiveness. Even if the city defense of Nanchang City could play a role, it might not be possible to block the attack of Chief Liu Guang. However, at the moment of the enemy, Sun Pianjiang couldn't say this to attack the morale of the defenders.

Hearing Sun Pian’s counsel, Jiang Bo always settled down, nodded vigorously, and said, “General Sun’s words are valid. Generals, the court has raised soldiers for a thousand days, and you must keep them safe for me. Chengtou. Never let the rebellious Liu Guang break through the city. Otherwise, I and I will behead your heads."

Jiang Bo said this, and the several generals standing in the back all clasped their fists at Jiang Bo and shouted: "Yes."

Hearing Jiang Bo's words, Sun Pianjiang couldn't help but frowned. At this time, when he was relying on the generals, how could Jiang Bo still use such a tone to speak to the generals? Wouldn't this make these fighters feel unhappy.

Sun Pianjiang looked helpless, but he didn't dare to retort when the adults spoke. Can only go to all corners of the city at once and begin to deploy city defenses. Although the quality of these officers and soldiers is not good, relying on the city defense of Nanchang City can still play a little role.

But at this moment, the leader of Liu Guang and his party came under the city wall so swaggeringly. Facing the arrows on the top of the city, the leader Liu Guang turned a blind eye. He raised his head and glanced at the situation on the top of the city. He suddenly shouted: "I am Da Chu General Liu Guang, dare to ask that Song Guo ran away from the emperor's account, can Sir Jiang Bo, the governor under the account of the emperor, be there?"

Chief Liu Guang is not one of those weak literati. As a top combatant, Chief Liu Guang can explode with a powerful aura anytime and anywhere. The voice of Chief Liu Guang screamed, and Jiang Bo and the others on the top of the city almost didn't slump on the ground.

Jiang Bo's face became paler and backed a few steps, and he didn't even dare to approach the female wall. He pointed out the city with a trembling whole body, and said to the left and right, "He is what he is, what does he want to do?"

The civil servants beside Jiang Bo were not much better, all shrank like a quail, trembling constantly, let alone answering Jiang Bo's questions. And even though Sun Pianjiang on the other side of Jiang Bo was pale, he was much better than Jiang Bo and the civil servants. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "My lord, it seems that Chief Liu Guang wants to talk to my lord."

"Speaking? What to say?" Jiang Bo was taken aback for a moment, but soon he shook his head like a rattle, swaying his hands non-stop, and shouted: "I don't want me to talk to him. I heard that Liu Guang was quite vigorous. Big, skilled in archery, if he suddenly releases a dark arrow, then I am in danger!"

Hearing Jiang Bo's words, Sun Pianjiang couldn't help but laughed bitterly, and Xu Lieutenant at the back was even more sarcasm. It's all in this situation right now, so does Chief Liu Guang still need to use this kind of indiscriminate method against Jiang Bo? But anyway, Jiang Bo is his boss, and Sun Pianjiang can only walk quickly to the female wall instead of Jiang Bo and look out of the city. Under the city wall, a group of several people are standing there. The head is alone, wearing iron armor, sturdy back, so majestic.

When General Sun saw him, he could not help but sigh secretly for the grandeur and courage of the leader Liu Guang, when he shouted: "General Liu is outside the city? I am a subordinate of Lord Jiang, a certain family surnamed Sun, he is a general of this city, see General Liu."

"Oh?" Leader Liu Guang was surprised when he saw Sun Pianjiang coming out. Jiang Bo didn't dare to appear. This Sun Pianjiang seemed to be very thin, but he had such courage.

Leader Liu Guang immediately shouted: "Where is Jiang Bo? The Song State fainted the emperor, which led to foreign invasions and the people's life. Now Song State, the vitality is exhausted, and the Great Chu is in power. I am the general of the Great Chu State, come to crusade, and you wait Suffering quickly."

Hearing what the leader Liu Guang said, Sun Pianjiang also looked helpless. Now because of the birth of the King of Letter Zhao Zhen and the establishment of a powerful King of Letters Army, many of the army of the Song Dynasty have been gathered under the account of King of Letters. As a result, Zhao Gou's strength is far worse than in history. As a result, all the government troops in the south were panicked, and they were not so loyal to Zhao Gou.

Moreover, because the letter king Zhao Zhen incognito and claiming to be Zhao Yan made a mess in the south, the rebels of all walks of life have also become stronger. However, although Zhao Gou's court saw the situation weak, there was still a need for an excuse. Then General Sun Pian replied loudly: "General Liu, Mr. Jiang in my family has also admired the general for a long time. But now there are troubles everywhere, General Liu does not. Thinking of serving the court, but taking refuge in the anti-thief, it is really ridiculous. Master Jiang loves and is eager. If General Liu is willing to abandon the dark and turn to the Ming, Master Jiang is willing to recommend General Liu as a general of the Song Dynasty. Your Majesty Shengming will definitely agree with our adults. Isn’t General Liu’s prosperous, wealthy, and power-famous? Why should he bear the charge of a gangster?”

"Yes! Yes! That's it!" Sun Pianjiang finally came up with such an excuse. Jiang Bo at the back also nodded and said yes, looking at him like this, it was as if Sun Pianjiang's excuse was true.

However, Chief Liu Guang would not move for such a simple excuse. On the contrary, he laughed and said: "I am a gangster, hahaha! Who used all the troops to rob the people? Huh? It's you guys!"

Leader Liu Guang's words made General Sun Pian another speechless. This mobilized soldiers and horses to plunder the rebels. This bad idea was all made by Jiang Bo, but now he has to wipe their butts by himself.

After hesitating for a long time, Sun Pian said: "It is a misunderstanding about the conflict with your army. This is really a misunderstanding. I also ask General Liu to consider the overall situation and retreat for the time being. My adults will definitely recommend you to be a great Song Dynasty. It’s a general.” Although Sun Pian didn’t have any hope for Leader Liu Guang’s retreat, but now, he has to try any method.

Sure enough, Chief Liu Guang didn't take this set at all. He laughed and shouted: "Xio will come up with those sophistry. Today, I will lead my troops and I will not attack Nanchang and vowed not to withdraw my troops. Tell Jiang Bo. If so. He knew it, and quickly surrendered. If not, hum! I won’t let you wait until I break through the city gate. Liu Tong!"

"The boy is here!" Hearing that leader Liu Guang finally clicked his name, Liu Tong, who couldn't help but took off a strong bow and an arrow from his horse, and bent the bow quickly. He took an arrow and pulled it directly into a full moon, aiming at the top of the city.

General Sun Pian at the head of the city saw him, and couldn't help being shocked. Is it possible that Chief Liu Guang really wanted to shoot himself with an arrow? Before Sun Pianjiang could understand, he heard Liu Tong yell: "Here." The left hand let go of the bowstring, pushing the arrow like a meteor, and flew towards the city.

No matter how courageous Sun Pianjiang is, when he heard the sharp breaking air, Dang Even squatted down in fright, and Jiang Bo behind him was even more frightened and hugged his head on the ground. Immediately afterwards, there was only a clanging sound, and the arrow directly hit the upper edge of the "Jiang" character flag erected on the head of the city, and shot off the rope hanging the flag. The flag was still fluttering in the wind. It fell down.

The morale of the defenders on the city's head was immediately wiped out by this arrow. On the other hand, Liu Guangyijun outside the city, with high morale, cheered Liu Tong's arrow in unison.

"Hahahaha! Good shot, let's go." Seeing Liu Tong's arrow up, the leader Liu Guang laughed triumphantly. Even with a big wave of his hand, he drank, turned his horse's head and withdrew. . When Chief Liu Guang left like this, Liu Tong and the others were all smug and fluttered back, staring at the defenders on the top of the city as nothing.

After returning to the army, Chief Liu Guang stopped being wordy, and directly asked the messenger to order to start the siege. With the sound of the war drums, Liu Guangyijun's soldiers attacked the city under the leadership of a dry warrior. At the same time, as the war drums sounded by the leader of Liu Guang, Liu Guangyi's army outside the other three gates of Nanchang City also launched an offensive at the same time. It seems that the leader of Liu Guang is determined to take Nanchang City in one breath. It was attacked.

Leaving aside the other three sects for the time being, just talk about the leader Liu Guang. The one who rushed to the forefront was the eldest son of the leader Liu Guang, who slammed Liu Tong. I saw that Liu Tong was waving a spear in his hand, shouting loudly, while rushing forward, seeing the head Liu Guang, who was sitting in the army behind, having a headache. It's not because Leader Liu Guang was worried about his son's safety, but because he was a little helpless with his son's muscles. If it was a field battle at this moment, it would be understandable for Liu Tong to charge like this. But now it is clearly a siege war. Even if Liu Tong rushed to the front, what's the use? Is it impossible to ride a horse to hit the wall

Although Chief Liu Guang was proud of his eldest son's bravery, but at the same time felt a headache for Liu Tong's lack of resourcefulness. Chief Liu Guang couldn't help turning his head to look at Zhao Guang who was staying beside him. Xindao, Liu Tong, this kid is also lucky, to have such a friend can help him. Zhao Guang's resourcefulness can make up for his shortcomings. It's just that the relationship between Liu Tong and Zhao Guang is deeper, but after all, it is only a friend relationship. There will be any conflict of interest in the future, and the two may not be in harmony!

It seemed that I had to cultivate a more trustworthy helper for Liu Tong. As a result, the head of Liu Guang suddenly remembered his second son who was not yet fifteen years old. Ok! It seems that I should worry a lot about the education of the two boys.

When Chief Liu Guang was secretly planning the future for his sons, Liu Tong had already rushed under the city wall. This time it was different from before. The defending archers on the top of the city, under the command of the generals, began to shoot arrows at Liu Tong under the city wall. However, this kind of attack can't help Liu Tong, a fierce man.

It can be said that the martial arts of Liu Guang has been completely inherited by Liu Tong. In terms of martial arts skills alone, Liu Tong is no less inferior to his father. What is lacking now is only the experience of the enemy.

However, just so, Liu Tong's current strength has reached the level of a first-class general, and he is only so close to the boundary of the master. I saw that the long spear in Liu Tong's hand seemed to have his own life. Under Liu Tong's drive, it instantly turned into countless gun shadows, protecting Liu Tong's body up and down. Nearly a thousand archers on the city's head, none of the arrows shot by them could break Liu Tong's defense.

And just when Liu Tong attracted the attack of all the archers on the city, the generals of Liu Guangyi's army behind him had already placed countless ladders on the wall of Nanchang City. After the officers, soldiers and generals realized the danger, the generals of Liu Guangyi's army had already climbed half of the city wall. Seeing this situation, the officers, soldiers and generals were all taken aback. A lieutenant hurriedly shouted and said, "Don't worry about that person anymore! Shoot those soldiers, shoot those soldiers on the ladder."

Although these Xiangjun officers and soldiers are also generals who have received regular military training, but their ability to command in battle is still a lot worse. When they finally put their offensive power on those Liu Guangyi's generals, Many generals and soldiers of Liu Guangyi's army have successfully climbed to the top of the city and began to fight hand-to-hand with the defenders on the top of the city.

"Oh! Lord! Hurry up, fast back!" Sun Pian also didn't expect Liu Guangyijun to attack the city so quickly, and hurriedly shouted to Jiang Bo who was shrinking in the corner. Hearing the shouts of General Sun Pian, the soldiers who were guarding Jiang Bo's safety reacted. They hurriedly stepped forward to help Jiang Bo and rushed to the stone stairs. It is too dangerous to stay at the top of the city, so hurry up. Retreat to the city. Of course, the civilian officials who were next to Jiang Bo would not stay here. They followed Jiang Bo and ran away.

A lieutenant defending the city took Sun Pianjiang’s arm and shouted: “General Liu, although you are a military officer, you are also a literati. It’s of no use to stay here. Come back to the city with me. Here you are. Just leave it to the other generals."

No one knew that General Sun Pian allowed the other generals to pull, but he remained motionless, with a firm expression on his face. He said to the lieutenant: "Master Xu. I don’t worry about leaving the city head to the other generals. I want to stay. Help them withdraw from the enemy here. You and protect the adults and return to the city. Master Xu, I know what you think. I just hope you can save Master Jiang's life."

When Sun Pianjiang said this, his eyes were fixed on Lieutenant Xu. When Lieutenant Xu heard Sun Pianjiang's words, he was taken aback for a while, and then he felt a burst of heat on his face.

Obviously, his previous thoughts have been seen through by Sun Pianjiang. From the very beginning, Vice-General Xu decided that Nanchang City could not be held. Obviously, Vice-General Xu did not intend to bury Jiang Bo. He had already moved and surrendered. thought. Therefore, with the so-so-worst Jiang Bo had shown before, Xu Lieutenant General just watched indifferently, without saying a word.

I didn’t expect that Sun Pianjiang’s eyesight was so good that he could see through his own thoughts. Sun Pianjiang’s words were obviously not optimistic about Nanchang’s defense, but unlike Lieutenant Xu, Sun Pianjiang would rather die than surrender. I hope that after surrendering, I can find a way to save Jiang Bo's life.

Lieutenant Xu smiled bitterly. Even if Chief Liu Guang could accept his surrender, Jiang Bo's life might not be something that he said could be saved by keeping it. But looking at Sun Pianjiang’s eyes, Xu Lieutenant General Xu couldn’t say anything to refuse. He could only loosen Sun Pianjiang’s arm and bowed to Sun Pianjiang and said: “This matter, I can only It’s a best effort."

Sun Pian also seemed to know that it was impossible for Vice-General Xu to do this completely. Vice-General Xu was able to answer this way. Sun Pian-General was already very satisfied. He immediately bowed his hand to Vice-General Xu and said, "Thank you. In this way, Master Jiang's life will be entrusted to Master Xu."

After Lieutenant Xu and Sun Pianjiang worshiped each other, Lieutenant Xu glanced at Sun Pianjiang again, then turned around and withdrew from the city. And Sun Pian glanced at the back of Jiang Bo who hurriedly withdrew into the city, and bowed again. After Sun Pianjiang raised his body again, Sun Pianjiang's face was actually covered with a hideous color. Immediately afterwards, Sun Pian drew out the sword from his waist with a "choking!", turned and rushed towards the other side of the city.

Although General Sun Pian had a sword hanging from his waist, General Sun Pian's swordsmanship was simply not worth mentioning. It was nothing more than carrying the sword and slashing it indiscriminately. In this way, he rushed to the front line of the confrontation between the two armies and slashed, and he also slashed several soldiers of Liu Guangyi's army.

And Sun Pian general personally went to the battle to kill the enemy, it was indeed a great boost to the morale of the guards. Under the leadership of Sun Pian general and other generals, the defenders who had been crushed by Liu Guangyi's army unexpectedly surged up again. The momentum of a counterattack has once again pushed the front a lot forward.

But at this moment, Liu Tong, who only needs to guard against some flowing arrows, was stationed under the city wall and commanded the soldiers to attack the city head. Looking up, he saw that the army general Liu Guangyi on the city head was repelled a few steps. .

Immediately, Liu Tong gave a cold snort, and immediately turned over and dismounted, holding a spear upside down, and stepped onto a ladder in front of him, actually climbing up the city wall himself. Not far away, the meeting who was also in command of the battle was met with loyalty. He was shocked and immediately shouted: "Young Master, don't be reckless!"

It's a pity that Huizhong's dissuasion was too late. While Liu Tong used a spear to poke away the arrows that fell on his head, he quickly climbed up the ladder to the top of the city. Huizhong had no choice but to order General Liu Guangyi's army to increase his attack on the city, in order to protect Liu Tong's safety. Although Hui Zhong knows Liu Tong's martial arts and strength, the officers and soldiers may not be able to help him, but he did not dare to risk Liu Tong's life.