The setting sun is like blood.

Continuous cheers sounded from the top of Jiangling City.

Today's battle situation is very dangerous. The city wall was occupied several times by the Zhou army, and Yangchun Gate in the south and Wenchang Gate in the east were almost breached. Fortunately, the Jingjiang Guards led by Gu Jie arrived in time to help the defenders stabilize the city defense. If not for this elite force,

appeared, perhaps Jiangling City has become an important border defense town in the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

Even though they were far apart, those harsh cheers still faintly reached the Zhou army's formation to the south.

In the commander's tent, Fang Xiexiao looked gloomy as he listened to the military judge's report on today's casualties, but did not speak for a long time.

The atmosphere was solemn and dull, and the generals who were eager to try were like dead quails at this moment. After four consecutive days of offensive and defensive battles, they finally understood where the strong confidence of the Beiliang court came from. It was those who still dared to hold on to the desperate situation.

The fierce soldiers jumped off the city wall and died together with the Zhou army.

Since the fourth year after Emperor Kaiping of Northern Liang ascended the throne, the two countries have not launched a large-scale national war in the past thirteen years, and there have only been three small-scale sneak attacks around Jiangling City. Most of these generals have not experienced the smoke-filled period thirty years ago.

During the years, all he could think about was making great achievements and winning the title of lord. This time he finally kowtowed himself to death under Jiangling City.

"...A total of 3,217 soldiers were killed today, and 1,169 were seriously injured. The rest can still continue to fight." The military judge's stern voice echoed in the tent.

Some people took a breath of cold air. Counting the losses in the past few days, the Chengbei Camp had already suffered tens of thousands of casualties. The most terrible thing was that being unable to attack for a long time would seriously affect the morale of the soldiers below.

"Father is handsome."

Fang Yuntian's voice broke the dead silence in the tent. Everyone turned to look and saw him limping in with a cane. Then he came closer and put down the cane. He endured the pain of the wound on his leg and knelt down and said: "

The last general failed to complete the military order, so that the Beiliang reinforcements successfully entered Jiangling City. Please punish him severely in accordance with military regulations!"

Fang Xiexiao looked at him expressionlessly.

Most of the generals in the tent were from Pingjiang, and the remaining few were promoted by Fang Xiexiao. Who knew the status of this eldest son in the heart of the Duke, so they all stood up to speak for Fang Yuntian.

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Although they all know that if Fang Yuntian's trapped camp can block the 10,000 elite troops crossing the river, their own side may be able to break through Jiangling. However, the battlefield is changing rapidly and there is no guarantee of victory. Those who can be sent to support must be

The elite of the Beiliang frontier army.

Fang Xiexiao waved his hand for others to sit down, looked at his eldest son and asked: "Why are you hurt?"

He is very aware of Fang Yuntian's martial arts cultivation and battle experience, not to mention that there are some masters in the trapped camp who will risk their lives to protect the master at critical moments. The strength of Jingjiang Wei is not a secret. As Gu Jie is the eldest son of Gu Liang, the details are early

It was placed on Fang Xiexiao's desk, so he wanted to know the details of Fang Yuntian's injury.

Fang Yuntian did not hide anything and explained the situation in detail in front of everyone.

"There are such masters in the Beiliang Army?" A general asked in confusion.

Judging from Fang Yuntian's description, the pawn is clearly just an ordinary character, but his strength is higher than that of Gu Jie, which seems a bit strange.

Fang Yuntian looked up at his father, and after thinking about it, he said cautiously: "Father, the general thinks that the pawn is actually a woman."

The whole hall was in an uproar.

If he read it correctly, the identity of a female master who could appear in the Beiliang Army at this age has already been revealed.

A middle-aged martial artist next to him said: "I heard that there is a woman next to Pei Yue in Beiliang. Her name is Ye Qi. Although she is only in her twenties, she is extremely talented in martial arts and is vaguely a leader among the younger generation.

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Fang Xiexiao said calmly: "King Li Yang of Wu died in her hands."

Everyone is getting more and more surprised. There are not a few people who like to discuss martial arts in the world. The young masters in the Three Kingdoms Army are gradually becoming famous all over the world, such as Beiliang Gu Fan, Wu King Li Yang and Fang Yuntian in the tent. Now I heard that Ye Qi can kill Wang Li Yang. Today

After injuring Fang Yuntian head-on, they finally had a clear understanding of the woman's strength.

However, Fang Yuntian did not feel sorry for himself and said very calmly: "Commander Father, if this soldier is Ye Qi, it means that Pei Yue is not without a plan. He is now being forced to the west by his second brother's troops. You can ignore this person for the time being."

Fang Xiexiao said noncommittally: "You did not complete the military order today. You should have used forty military sticks. Since you are injured and will be of great use in the future, I will note it down for now and wait until after the war."

Fang Yuntian bowed his head and said: "The last general takes orders."

All the generals looked at Fang Xiexiao's gloomy face and were all as silent as cicadas.

Fang Xiexiao knew that with Fang Yuntian's martial arts cultivation, these forty military sticks would not hurt his muscles and bones. The other generals also knew it, but this was a very obvious signal and warning. The next siege battle will be planned.

Don't be negligent. If you fail every time like today, maybe you won't be punished with a military stick next time.

After a while, Fang Huai, the commander of Langtu Camp, came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief of the Wufeng Navy sent someone to send an urgent report. The Navy rushed to the battlefield half an hour ago, and the Liang Kingdom Navy retreated to the water stronghold without fighting.

.Now that I have taken control of the pontoon bridge on the river, Jiangling has become an isolated city."

Fang Xiexiao's expression softened a little, while the others were all in mixed moods.

On the one hand, I can finally feel at ease and focus entirely on siege. On the other hand, I naturally feel regretful. If the navy can come earlier, the Liang army on the north bank will definitely not dare to send troops to support so calmly, unless they are willing to use

The Dingzhou Navy, which had piled up money, fought tooth and nail.

Fang Yuntian said calmly: "Father, the art of war is to encircle and attack in five out of ten. There are currently about 40,000 defenders in Jiangling City. The general recommends that we continue to increase the number of troops."

There are three camps in the southern border army. Unlike Daliang, which hoards heavy troops on the border, they adopt a stepped defense strategy. The three border army camps are the first line of defense, and the passes and important towns represented by Shimen Pass are

The second line of defense, and then the last line of defense built around Jian'an City, can also be seen from here that Southern Zhou Dynasty was essentially on the defensive, not as aggressive as Daliang.

In addition to the Chengbei Camp facing Jiangling City, the other two are the Linjiang Camp guarding Wuwei and Tianchang in the east, and the Ningguo Camp guarding many passes in the west.

As the Prime Minister and Minister of Military Affairs, Fang Xiexiao certainly has the power to mobilize troops from any military town. However, due to confidentiality considerations, all his arrangements were limited to Chengbei Camp. Nowadays, a quick victory is difficult to achieve. The defenders in Jiangling City

The number exceeded expectations, and the Southern Zhou Navy successfully controlled this stretch of water. Pei Yue and his two thousand cavalry were turned into bereft dogs, and the situation became very clear.

After thinking for a long time, Fang Xiexiao said to Fang Huai: "Send me the commander-in-chief's order to dispatch 40,000 infantry from the Ningguo camp and rush to Jiangling City within five days."

"Follow the order!" Fang Huai took the order and left.

The generals were a little puzzled. Judging from the distance, the Linjiang camp in the east was closer and it was more convenient to mobilize troops from there. Why did the Duke of the country choose the distance instead of the near?

Not long after, a military intelligence report verified the correctness of Fang Xiexiao's order.

"The Beiliang Yaoshan camp came out in full force, and many Beiliang warships appeared in the lower reaches of the Tiancang River. It seems that they intend to cross the river to attack Wuwei City!"

Fang Xiexiao placed the memorial on the table and slowly exhaled a breath of turbidity in his chest.

The battle is obviously progressing according to his plan.
Chapter completed!