"The Hu people have attacked the city!"
Overnight, the four gates of Jinyang City were closed, and all the people were recruited into the city. The news of the enemy's arrival spread all over the streets and alleys in an instant.
Didn't the army just dispatched to attack Lishi? Why is there an enemy attacking the city? And I heard people say that there are not only the Huns, but also the Xianbei people who are ruthless and a hundred times stronger than the Huns! Where are the generals who should guard the city? Is Lishi more important than Jinyang where they are located
There is nothing more painful and hopeless than waiting to die. However, before the common people started to riot, a decree was issued from the governor's house.
The governor of Liang had already sent troops to ask for help, and the army that attacked Lishi could return in a few days. Before the reinforcements arrive, he will lead various high-level private soldiers, young and brave, to defend the city gate!
When the enemy troops approach the city, the most important thing is often not the number of defenders, but the will of the people in the city to fight. This decree, like a strong wind blowing through my heart, instantly calmed the turbulent hearts. Afterwards, the clerks in soapy clothes recruited young men along the street, and Sun Li also led people to each house to lend private soldiers from those stingy highmen.
In the early morning of the second day, the gate of the governor's mansion opened wide, and a group of brightly armored soldiers walked out of the yamen. In the middle of the hundreds of people, a man in armor sat high on a horse. The elegant gauze crown was replaced by a shiny helmet, and the wide robe and large sleeves were changed to thin armor with a crotch.
That's Inspector Liang! The envoy really wants to stand side by side with them, swearing to live and die together with Jinyang!
In the end, the hesitation was completely dissipated, and the people along the street cheered, as if they were not in an isolated city and were about to resist the attack of the army, but were celebrating their future victory. Hearing the cheers, Liang Feng didn't have the slightest smile on his face, and went all the way to the city gate.
Ge Hong, who was preparing for the battle, was anxious and greeted him: "Shijun, why are you here? The city is dangerous, it is not advisable to stay for a long time!"
"It's okay." Liang Feng gently pushed Ge Hong away and looked down the city. As far as the eyes can see, they are all horses. Yesterday evening, Liu Hu led the troops of the Xianbei of the Baibu to Jinyang, and he did not rush to attack the city, but built simple equipment under the city. With the rushing ladder, even these nomads can try to attack. They obviously made sufficient preparations this time to seize Jinyang!
Such an offensive situation is a form of psychological coercion. If the defenders of the city couldn't bear the pressure, they might even abandon the city directly, just like Sima Ying's performance in Ye City.
However, Liang Feng was not such a person. He just glanced at the city, and he raised his voice and said loudly: "The army going to Lishi will be able to return soon. As long as everyone defends these few days, the enemy will return without success. All the brave soldiers who climbed the city to defend the enemy, All will be rewarded with a piece of silk! If the Huns are defeated, ten acres of land will be rewarded!"
It is enough to make people excited to have the emperor climb the wall with them, not to mention such a reward. Those young men who climbed to the top of the city immediately cheered. However, there was no joy on Ge Hong's face, and he whispered again: "Your Majesty, the enemy is about to attack the city, so let's go down the city quickly!"
"Zhichuan, how many people are there in the city today?" Liang Feng asked back.
Ge Hong was stunned for a moment: "It's less than two thousand."
"Two thousand defenders, and most of them are civilians who have never been on the battlefield. With this manpower, in the face of an enemy five times his size, what else can we rely on except for the morale of the army? If it can increase morale, I will Just stay in this city for a while!" Liang Feng's voice did not mean to compromise at all, he was determined.
"But the gun has no eyes, if it hurts..."
Ge Hong wanted to say something, but Liang Feng interrupted him directly: "There are only these soldiers in the city. If the city is broken, what's the difference between staying in the government office and staying at the front of the city? Don't worry about me, you go to meet the enemy! "
Seeing Liang Feng being so determined, and looking at the soldiers whose eyes were glowing as if they had eaten some kind of elixir, Ge Hong finally closed his mouth and started preparing for the battle again.
Logs, arrows, and spears were piled up in piles in the corner of the wall. The huge stove is filled with boiling water, and the coal below is used, which can burn for a longer time. There are also clay pots far away, which are full of tar made from coking charcoal. Once ignited with fire, the rushing car and the ladder can be burned into fireballs in an instant.
This is the best preparation that can be done. There were bloodshot eyes in Ge Hong's eyes, obviously he hadn't slept all night.
Looking at the busy crowd, Liang Feng took a deep breath, picked up his usual hand crossbow, and said to the people around him, "You don't have to guard me. If the situation is urgent, you have to go up to meet the enemy!"
The guard beside him did not answer, but just stood beside him like a stone sculpture. Liang Feng didn't say anything, and clenched the crossbow tightly with both hands.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound of the cowhide drum sounded, and the idle Xianbei people in the city got on the horses one after another. After a while, the sound of horses' hooves and killing shouts sounded along with the rumbling of drums.
Ge Hong clenched the long spear in his hand and shouted loudly, "Stand firmly at the top of the city! Kill the enemy with me!"
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"The enemy has retreated!" Pei Dun raised his eyebrows and said sharply, "What are you doing on the left wing, why don't you chase after me!"
"The Governor! The enemy's retreat is strange, it may be a trick to lure the enemy!" Linghu Sheng said immediately.
"To lure the enemy? If you lose before the battle, are you not afraid of feigning defeat and becoming a real defeat?" Pei Dun sneered, "Li Shi is empty now, so how can you make a trick? You personally lead people to chase!"
The two armies have been fighting fiercely for a long time, and it is not surprising that the enemy has reached the end of the force. Pei Dun didn't want to miss the best opportunity to defeat the enemy because of this veteran's "cautiousness"!
The corners of Linghusheng's mouth twitched, but in the end he didn't say anything, and turned around. As soon as he walked out of the camp, he ran into Linghu Kuang head-on. He whispered: "Yuanjun, guard the central army to prevent the enemy from attacking!"
Since he couldn't persuade Pei Dun, the stubborn guy, it would be safer to lead his own troops. If you see that the situation is not good, you can still gather troops and horses, so as not to fall into a trap. Only if the left wing leaves, the central army will be empty, which always makes people feel uneasy.
Linghu Kuang was angry and nodded, "Uncle, be careful too!"
This battle was actually a tough one. Even after a day of fierce battles, they were evenly matched. Now the loss of the former army is not small, and the left wing is required to attack. This kind of greed and rash advancement is really not for the generals... No, if the generals have half a point of self-knowledge, they should not put down Jinyang and send troops to attack Lishi!
But the war has come to an end, what else can he say
Seeing the back of his uncle striding away, Linghu Kuang did not dare to delay, and immediately strengthened the guard of the Chinese army. After the left wing sent troops, he turned around and walked towards the central army tent. As soon as he entered the door, Pei Dun said right away, "Have the Shangdang troops arrived yet?"
Linghu Kuang swallowed the resentment in his chest: "It hasn't arrived yet."
"This Shuzi!" Pei Dun scolded the table. If the Shangdang troops arrived, why would he need to take out the left wing, and he would be able to use that side division to defeat the fleeing enemy army! Could it be that Liang Zixi didn't care about Yanchi at all? Or does he want to watch himself and the 20,000 people lose and profit from it
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his guess was right. Pei Dun shouted: "Take our army order to Lucheng and urge Shangdang to send troops!"
This is to skip Liang Feng, who is the prefect, and directly intimidate the current Shangdang Luling. Linghu Kuang couldn't help but take a step forward, just as he was about to say something, he saw a fast horse galloping towards him.
"Report! Liu Hu led 10,000 troops to attack Jinyang!"
"What?" Pei Dun stood up in shock, did Xinxing County really send troops? Ten thousand people! There are only Liang Zixi's 2,000 soldiers left in the city, can they defend the huge Jinyang
Is the city broken? Want to help? What to do with Li Shi? With confusion in his heart, Pei Dun was speechless for a while, but Linghu Kuang responded very quickly: "Shangdang soldiers and horses, but are you going to help Jinyang?"
"Exactly!" the spy said quickly, "Some soldiers from Shangdang left Qixian and went straight to Jinyang!"
It turns out that the people in Shangdang are the saviors. At this moment, Pei Dun didn't know whether to be angry or happy. With these Shangdang soldiers and horses, Jinyang will definitely be able to last for a while, and his own back road will be safer. But, do you want to retire now
"Commander! Jinyang is in danger! Retreat!" Linghu Kuang said loudly.
Liu Changshi also hurriedly advised: "General, the situation is in crisis, and it is indeed not easy to stay for a long time. It is better to retreat for the time being, and make plans after the siege of Jinyang is resolved."
Jinyang is their foundation. If Jinyang falls, the 20,000 horses may turn against them. Does it matter whether you can hit Lishi or not, save Hedong or not? This Liu Hu is extremely cunning, how could he choose to attack the city at this moment...
wrong! Liu Changshi's expression changed suddenly: "General! We are afraid that we are in the middle of a trick! If Liu Hu attacked Jinyang, how could the Xiongnu soldiers in front of him not know it?!"
Yeah, how could they not know? That defeat, is it a defeat, or is it to lure the enemy
Pei Dun also came to his senses, and his back was covered in cold sweat: "Retract the troops! Quickly recruit the left wing to return to the rescue!"
This reaction is not unpleasant, but on the other side, someone has already waited for the result they wanted.
"The left wing sends troops, and the central army is empty." Liu Cong sneered, "My sons! Follow me to break through the enemy camp!"
The sound of hoofs exploded, and Liu Cong's group of more than 4,000 war horses, like arrows from the string, fiercely rushed towards the panic-stricken Chinese army tent!
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After capturing the three cities, they received military orders before they could rest. After ordering the men and horses, Zhang and Pi Xing Dai Yue hurried towards Longshan. Not only do we have to avoid the enemy's horses, but we also need to ensure the speed of the march. This road is even more difficult than before.
However, it only took half a day, they still arrived at Longshan, and joined the tribe hidden in the mountain.
Regardless of the tiredness on his face, Zhang He didn't come forward: "General, the future is too late! How is Jinyang?"
Yi Yan's face sank like water: "The Huns have already started to attack the city, and they attacked for six hours today. I'm afraid they will use a plan of exhaustion at night."
Six hours! How many people are there in Jinyang City? How can you resist such an attack
"General! We have three thousand troops, let's attack!"
Three thousand men and half of the cavalry were enough to ease the enemy's offensive! The lord is still in the city!
However, this time, Yi Yan did not agree: "The lord has an order, only victory is allowed, not defeat! Now is not the best time to defeat the enemy."
Baibu Xianbei had just arrived at the city, and even after a day of fighting, his vigilance and fighting power had not faded. Those were barbarians that were more difficult to deal with than the Huns. They were born on horseback and were braver than others. If you use this to fight three battles and drive the soldiers for another day to meet the enemy, in all likelihood, you will be defeated badly. Not to mention saving Jinyang City, it is difficult to even protect yourself!
Now is not the best time.
His heart was scorched by fire, but Yi Yan still held back: "You go to rest quickly and stand by!"
"General..." Zhang He wanted to say something.
Yi Yan's gray-blue eyes have already looked over: "You can only win, not lose!"
There is something in that different pupil. Cold as ice, fierce as flames, makes people shudder!
Zhang He's voice was stagnant, he pressed his fist to his chest, and gave the Liangfu military salute: "The last commander listens to the order!"
Yi Yan turned his head and looked again at the tall city with only a hazy corner left. He will win this battle! Must win!