Zhou Guang made good calculations, but still underestimated Jun Ci's prestige in the Central Guard Army.
This was the first time that the Central Guard Army went to the battlefield. Songzi City was commanded by Jun Ci, but it was Qin Xiao and others who fought bravely to capture it, resulting in heavy losses.
It is his fault that this happened to the Guan Long Army. He may not be able to order the fledgling Guan Long Army to give up the first city they attacked so easily with just one order.
No one knows better than him that the coach and his soldiers also need to get along well.
In his speculation, he didn't need much help, just a little bit of unwillingness from Qin Xiao and others and a little delay, and he could lure the Southern Dynasty army over.
At that time, he can take advantage of the fact that Jun Ci is the current coach of the Eastern Campaign and throw the hot potato to Jun Ci.
As for whether Jun Ci will use this to send Guan Long's army to defend against the enemy, Zhou Guang is not worried at all. He can suffer from old illnesses, and Guan Long's army can defy the odds. However, he cannot control Guan Long's army. It is Jun Ci's own lack of ability, and he can plunge Jun Ci into dire straits in an instant.
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I never expected that Jun Ci would abandon Songzi City so cleanly, and that the Central Guards would also leave so cleanly.
"General, the Southern Dynasty army is coming soon. Do we have to defend the city?" Zhou Guang was not only dumbfounded, but also Zhou Guang's subordinates, but he had to quickly ask for instructions on what to do next.
"Guard!" Zhou Guang ordered sonorously and forcefully, "Lock the city gates and set up defenses!"
He evacuated relatively early. Despite the billowing smoke and smoke from the reinforcements, it would not take him a while to arrive.
As for Liu Zong, he was too cautious. He would never easily lead a large group of troops to pursue him before he merged with the reinforcements.
In his eyes, no matter what differences there were between Jun Ci and Zhou Guang, they were both generals of the Southern Dynasty. He was worried that this was a conspiracy between Jun Ci and Zhou Guang to lead him to pursue Songzi City and annihilate his entire army.
Therefore, when the Southern Dynasty army arrived at the gates of Songzi City, Zhou Guang had already prepared all defenses.
It is true that he only has 5,000 men, but it is enough to defend the city!
"Inventory of grain and grass in the city..."
"Archers, catapults are divided into three wings..."
"Collect the city's pharmacies, horses, wine and oil..."
Zhou Guang issued orders one by one, and the armies of the Southern Dynasties gathered together. Liu Zong was the commander, and 30,000 people attacked the city.
"Archers gather the enemy's catapults!" Standing on the tower, Zhou Guang personally commanded.
He asked the archers to target the enemy troops next to the catapults. The catapults would do too much damage to them.
With the focus, the Southern Dynasty infantry below quickly dodged a small number of archers and got close to the base of the city wall. Countless people carried bamboo ladders, which were set up on the city wall.
Zhou Guang's eyes were cold when he saw this: "Pour the oil to prevent fire!"
The stairs had just been erected, and the oil was led down the stairs, and tongues of fire flew down from above. The people who were doused with oil turned into flaming men in the blink of an eye, and rolled down screaming, knocking down the soldiers below, or setting them on fire.
The Guan Long army above quickly pushed down the burning ladder.
Zhou Guang drew the string of his bow himself. His bow was extremely heavy and the arrows were thicker than ordinary arrows. He aimed at Liu Zong below.
Liu Zong refused to kill and quickly dodged, but Zhou Guang only shot one arrow at him. The second arrow seemed to be aimed at Liu Zong, but when he released the bowstring, it deflected and aimed at a person next to Liu Zong.
Commander.
The extremely penetrating arrow hit the center, and the general fell instantly.
This was extremely damaging to the morale of the Southern Dynasties.
Seeing this, Liu Zong had to grit his teeth and order: "Withdraw one more mile!"
After retreating for a mile, the distance was greatly increased. Even if Zhou Guang's arrows were powerful, it would be difficult to kill the target. Even if they hit the target occasionally, they would not cause fatal injuries.
The two armies fought fiercely in Songzi City.
A defensive stance.
A determination that must be broken.
At this time, Jun Ci led everyone back to Yidu safely.
As soon as he entered Yidu, Jun Ci ordered martial law.
"General, if Zhou Guang leads the Guanlong army to withdraw, shall we open the city gate?" Wu Zheng couldn't help but ask.
"He will not withdraw." Jun Ci said in a predetermined tone.
"Huh?" Everyone was startled.
Qin Xiao frowned: "Is he worried that after entering Yidu, he will be controlled by the general and have to evacuate elsewhere?"
"Seriously, if the Southern Dynasty army attacks, won't we still be forced to fight?" Wu Zheng was furious.
"Don't worry, the Southern Dynasty army can't attack." Jun Ci threw the riding whip to Chen Xin and walked into the governor's house.
Liucheng and Huo Qingqu greeted him at the gate of the governor's mansion. When he saw Jun Ci, Liucheng looked worried: "General, Zhou Guang is leading the Guanlong army into and out of the city, and the general will have no way to stop him."
Looking at Zhou Guang's unkind appearance, Liucheng knew that something bad would happen if Zhou Guang went to Songzi City, but he tried his best to delay, but he could only delay for a quarter of an hour.
Otherwise, he and Zhou Guang will have to fight in Yidu City. If this is the case, there will be endless troubles.
"It should be so." Jun Ci did not blame Liucheng.
The two dynasties were really at war, and the Southern Dynasty army knew that the Central Guard Army and the Guanlong Army were fighting in Yidu. With Liu Zong's temperament, he would never miss this opportunity. No matter how high the price was, he would lead a large army to attack.
The Guanlong Army and the Zhonghu Army faced each other, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
The Yidu Central Guards had many troops, but the Guanlong Army had Zhou Guang. Zhou Guang was not only brave and unstoppable in Yidu City, but he also held a higher position than Liucheng.
If we continue to fight head-on, both sides will inevitably suffer losses.
Even though he knew that Jun Ci was sensible and would not blame him, Liucheng still felt relieved after hearing what Jun Ci said personally: "General, what is the situation now? Why did the general return to Yidu with the Qin commander and cavalry?"
Could it be that Songzi City was given to Zhou Guang?
As if he guessed what Liucheng was thinking, Jun Ci said: "Songzi City is now taken over by the Guanlong Army. The two armies must be fighting hard at the moment."
"The general is saying that Zhou Guang will defend Songzi City!" Wu Zheng did not expect this possibility at all.
After all, Zhou Guang only brought 2,000 more people than Jun Ci, and Jun Ci decisively abandoned the city. Could it be that Zhou Guang was more strategic than Jun Ci? Otherwise, how could he have the courage to bring only 2,000 more people?
Huo Qingqu probably guessed the cause and effect. When he saw Jun Ci's face looking tired, he spoke on Jun Ci's behalf: "If Zhou Guang hadn't watched with eager eyes, the general would never have led you to abandon the city."
There is an essential difference between Jun Ci and Zhou Guang. Zhou Guang was able to defend the city not because he had two thousand more men, but because there was no one to cause trouble.
Jun Ciruo led three thousand troops to defend the city, but he also had to beware of the Guanlong army who had to be admitted.
The passive thing is that Zhou Guang is one of the missing persons who has returned, and Jun Ci is now the first general who has been ordered to take over the war in times of crisis.
Zhou Guang could leave the matter to Jun Ci, but Jun Ci could not leave it to Zhou Guang.
"Can he hold on?" Zhao Chun was a little worried.
If we can't hold it, we don't have to ask them for reinforcements.
This man has his own selfish interests and insists on provoking the calmed war again.
Just to murder their general, how many people would have to be sacrificed?
The first to bear the brunt was his own Guanlong Army. Did he not cherish his soldiers so much?