The water in the city ran out within a few days, the people complained, and the morale of the soldiers was also fluctuating. Before the rebels launched a second attack on the city, they had already begun to collapse from within.
Although Feng Ye used coercive means to control Yue Yang's generals, it was not a long-term solution after all. They are now in a rut, and they have realized what it means to live like a year while waiting.
The rebel army said they had surrendered to the city for many days, but there was no movement in the city. They themselves were pressed for time, so they had no choice but to lead an army to attack the city again.
At this time, most of the soldiers in Yueyang City have not drank water for two or three days, they can only barely quench their thirst with vegetables and fruits, their strength is weak, how can they fight
The rebel army approached the city and began to attack the city. Arrows flew from the top of the city, but they had lost the courage of the previous few days.
The offensive of the rebel army became more and more fierce. They barely resisted, but both their physical strength and morale were already very weak.
A young general offered to surrender again, but was killed by Feng Ye. He stood on the top of the wall and shouted: "Anyone who dares to surrender will be killed without mercy!"
Yan Sikong looked at the eyes of the surrounding soldiers and knew that he would carry on with it. Before the rebels entered the city, they might be hacked to death first, so he sang red face and white face with Feng Ye, and tried his best to appease them with righteousness. Secretly said that he personally went to persuade Feng Ye to surrender.
But the arrows, wood and stones of the rebels had already smashed the city into a thousand holes, and the siege vehicles were approaching step by step, and they were about to cross the moat and hit their city gate.
Arrows flew back and forth like rain, Feng Ye stood fearlessly at the top of the city under the protection of the soldiers' shields, Yan Sikong looked at his back, as if he saw Yuan Mao who was not retreating half a step with arrows in his body, but he Knowing that Guangning is different from Yueyang, and Wala is even more different from King Liang's rebels, at least the lives of tens of thousands of people in the city are safe, and he has already figured out how to surrender.
Yueyang was in danger, the city was crumbling, seeing the rebels coming in like locusts, they were about to swallow them down to bones.
Yan Sikong crawled to Feng Ye's side, grabbed his arm, and leaned into his ear: "Feng Ye, I can't take it anymore, surrender."
Feng Ye clenched his teeth, his face full of unwillingness: "I have never surrendered in my life."
"You have only passed nineteen years in your life. There is no one who is invincible. Surrender. If you continue to defend, you will only increase casualties."
Feng Ye looked at Yan Sikong, then at the soldiers behind him: "If we surrender, will Chen Huan spare our lives?"
"You are Prince Jingyuan's son, he will never dare to kill you."
"how about you!"
Yan Sikong stared firmly into Feng Ye's eyes: "Don't worry, my life won't end here." That bastard Ge Zhong was waiting for him not far away in Jingzhou, and he absolutely, absolutely would not die here.
Feng Ye's face turned pale: "I will definitely not let him..."
Suddenly, there was a sharp and long ringing sound, and both of them froze.
"My son, the king of Liang has withdrawn his troops!" The soldier beside him shouted.
The two turned their heads abruptly, and saw that the rebel army had begun to retreat like an ebbing tide. They looked at each other and were immediately ecstatic: "General Zhao, it must be General Zhao!"
The soldiers at the top of the city didn't believe it at first, but soon they started shouting crazily. What could be more exciting than surviving a dead end
Feng Ye shouted: "Xue Lang, lead three thousand troops, go out of the city to pursue, Wang Moxiu, lead two thousand troops, and immediately regain the water source."
"yes!"
At this time, the rebels retreated in a hurry, which was the perfect moment to attack him. They echoed Zhao Fuyi back and forth, and killed him like a fool!
They soon received the news that Zhao Fuyi and Di Rong had finally captured Jingzhou, and immediately raised troops from Jingzhou to attack Chen Huan's camp by surprise. At this time, they were fighting with him in Changmengyuan.
Chen Huan's backside grain road was seized, so he could only go south, and he would probably retreat to the water, after all, Dongting Lake was still under his control at this time.
That day was a day of fierce fighting, a day of watching fate, and a day of narrow escapes. The length of that day was etched in everyone's hearts for a long time.
Feng Ye and Yan Sikong didn't see Zhao Fuyi until the evening.
As they expected, Chen Huan was defeated and retreated to the water. He is reorganizing his sailors and intends to go directly south. He has already plundered enough warships and sailors. Although the threat to Jingzhou and Yueyang has been lifted, the crisis in the south of the Yangtze River has not been resolved.
Zhao Fuyi and Di Rong were also not good at water warfare, so they could only support the commanders of the water armies of the two lakes. Fortunately, they had already lost a lot of King Liang's troops on land.
Feng Ye asked about the situation of the battle in Dongting Lake, Zhao Fuyi said that they would choose another day for a duel, and he would lead his troops to pinch King Liang's army.
Feng Ye asked Ying to fight, before Zhao Fuyi agreed to him, Yan Sikong asked: "General Zhao, who is guarding Jingzhou City at this time?"
"Master Liang led three thousand soldiers to garrison Jingzhou?"
"The lower officials think that Jingzhou is still not peaceful at this time. After all, King Liang has been in Jingzhou for more than 20 years. He has a deep foundation and many party members. Is the general assured that Master Liang will guard the city alone?"
Zhao Fuyi said: "I am also worried, but there are not enough soldiers and horses, and the wilderness is closed. Most of the soldiers you lead are disabled and not suitable for fighting. Let's go to Jingzhou to garrison with Master Yan."
Feng Ye hesitated for a moment: "The last general takes orders."
Yan Sikong secretly clenched his fists, although his face was calm, but there was already a huge wave in his heart.
Eleven years later, he was finally going to see that person again. He set up such a big game, and he did not hesitate to instigate the feudal lord to rebel. He almost lost his life, just to get revenge with his own hands!
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Feng Ye and Yan Sikong set off for Jingzhou the next day. Although they traveled upstream by water, it was faster than chariots and horses. They returned to Jingzhou in three days.
Looking at the city of Jingzhou from a distance, Yan Sikong stood at the bow of the boat and said with emotion: ""Longzhong Dui" said that Jingzhou "occupied Han and Mian in the north, benefited the South China Sea, connected Wuhui in the east, and connected Ba and Shu in the west". The land that the military strategists must contend for is the "favorable location" among the right time, place and people, if not for King Liang's weak power and dominance in Jingzhou, it would be a serious disaster."
Feng Ye said: "In the past, Cao Mengde marched into Soochow when Jingzhou was not stable, and Chibi was defeated. After that, the four generations of the Cao family failed to attack Wu. Guan Yunchang accidentally lost the three counties of Jingzhou. Not only did he die in Maicheng, but also It completely cut off the way for the Shu Han to win the Central Plains. Jingzhou, how many regrets through the ages are buried in this city."
The two of them stared at Jingzhou, not only their hearts were surging, but they heard the sound of gold and iron horses and the thunder of war drums thousands of years ago, how majestic and turbulent it must be.
After they entered the city, they hurriedly went to meet Liang Guang without resting their feet.
Liang Guang asked about Yueyang's situation, and they also inquired about the movement in Jingzhou City. Several people were worried about the water battle in Dongting Lake.
Yan Sikong asked: "Lord Liang, King Liang imprisoned some Jingzhou officials and generals before, but now they are all freed?"
Liang Guang nodded: "Most of those who refused to follow him were killed by him, but he left behind a few important ministers, among them Governor Ge Zhong of the two lakes, he was imprisoned by him for several months."
Yan Sikong seemed to be concerned and asked: "Where is Master Ge imprisoned, is he safe now? The people in Jingzhou City who were tossed by King Liang are in dire straits, and now a lot of waste is waiting to be done. It is still necessary for Master Ge to revive hope."
"The King of Liang probably had some scruples, and he only put Mr. Ge under house arrest in his mansion, and did not make things difficult for him. It's just that Mr. Ge is worried, and he is still on the sick bed at this time. However, the doctor said that there is no serious problem. After a few days of recuperation, he will be fine. Recoverable."
"That's really great." Yan Sikong said sincerely, how could he watch Ge Zhong die of illness
Feng Ye said: "Now the city is in chaos, can we call on the governor to discuss the matter of revival? After all, General Zhao and Di Jiang's army are still fighting against the rebels, and Jingzhou is still needed for food and grass."
Liang Guangdao: "I understand that tomorrow morning, we will go to pay a visit to Mr. Ge. The two of you escaped death and made great contributions to this battle. You must be very tired. Go and rest."
The two bid farewell to Liang Guang and returned to the post house.
Yan Sikong hadn't removed his armor for several days, and the blood stains on his body were clearly visible. Although he was not injured, he was exhausted and exhausted. After taking a bath in the posthouse, he collapsed on the collapsed bed and passed out.