The sound of a series of smashing clay pots was heard at the top of the city, and thick kerosene poured directly onto the city wall.
"burn."
The captain looked at the results of the battle and saw that some of his soldiers were contaminated with kerosene, but he couldn't control that much now. Holding the city wall was the most important thing.
"promise."
After looking at the frightened Pao Ze, the village chief could only mourn for them in his heart, then clasped his fists and accepted the order, ordering the torches to be lit.
Dozens of torches fell from the sky and directly hit the battlefield. The surging flames instantly ignited, turning the city wall into a purgatory.
"Take good care of my parents."
"Give the pension to my little brother so that he can go to school well."
"I have nothing to say, let's die together."
The Youzhou army is also a man, and the burning kerosene on their bodies cannot be extinguished at all. All they can do now is to show their last loyalty to Yuan Shu and the Han Dynasty.
Each of the Huo people did not struggle, but like demons rushing from the area, they jumped off the city wall together with the Wuhuan people on the city wall.
It’s okay if a person is not afraid of death. If he is afraid that all his enemies are not afraid of death, it is a bit scary. Even if he is burned by the flames, it is not as terrifying as having so many people die together regardless of everything.
The Wuhuan people retreated backwards with fear in their eyes, and directly collided with the soldiers who were boarding the city via the building carriage.
"Kill, don't be so afraid of death, you will lose the situation you opened up for your brothers."
Seeing that his boss was using his own life to force the enemy back, the captain had nothing to say, so he just threw away his shield and killed him with a knife in both hands.
"kill."
"kill,"
"kill."
The Youzhou army was instantly ignited, and each one of them threw away their shields, holding knives in both hands and killing the Wuhuan people.
The Wuhuan people were already unable to open up the situation, but now with the chaos of the building and the Youzhou Army's desperate attack, they were immediately defeated. The three building and carriage fell in an instant.
The subsequent kerosene soldiers also tried their best, rushing directly into the trailer with the clay pot, and then smashed the clay pot violently, allowing the kerosene to flow inside the trailer.
The torches were lit, and the three fallen carriages turned into torches that reached the sky. The Wuhuan soldiers inside could only howl in the flames.
Tadun watched as the originally good situation collapsed in an instant, with three of the four building trucks already engulfed in flames. He knew that it was an impossible task to capture Yuyang in one fell swoop.
"withdraw."
Without hesitation, he turned around and ran towards the camp.
Wu Gan glanced at the city wall and could only let out a long sigh, then shook his head and followed Tadun away.
When the order to retreat was given, the Wuhuan people retreated directly from Yuyang City like the ebbing tide of a wave.
"call."
Seeing the enemy withdrawing, even the Liangzhou Army, which had experienced hundreds of battles, felt exhausted. You must know that their number on the city wall had always been about 20,000, and they had no strength to repel the enemy.
"Instruct the soldiers to clean the city wall. Those who were killed by the fire must verify their identities. We must not let our brothers feel cold."
Xu Rong also saw the brutality of the battlefield. If his soldiers had not defeated the enemy with fearless courage, he would have had to mobilize troops from below the city if he wanted to defend the city wall.
"promise."
After hearing Xu Rong's order, the captain beside him also nodded. These soldiers are warriors, and they will never let the blood of warriors be shed in vain.
"Well, I'll leave this to you. I'll report the battle situation to your Excellency."
Xu Rong nodded and went directly down to the city wall to see Xun Chen.
"Sir, General Xu Rong is here."
Xu Rong came over and reported directly to Xun Chen.
"Please come in quickly."
When he heard Xu Rong coming, Xun Chen put down the book in his hand and asked Xu Rong to be invited in directly.
"grown ups."
Xu Rong came in and saluted Xun Chen directly with clasped fists.
"Repelled the enemy?"
Xun Chen glanced at Xu Rong and directly asked about the battle at the city wall.
"Well, the enemy's attack has been repulsed. They have received reinforcements. I think the detachment of troops has also arrived."
Xu Rong nodded and told the news about Tadun's reinforcements.
"Reinforcements are coming, okay."
When he heard that Tadun's army was also approaching, Xun Chen couldn't help but cheer.
"good?
It is already very difficult to repel the enemy today. The enemy has prepared ten catapults. The crossbows on our city wall are not enough. Should we pull out the catapults or send more troops to the city wall?"
Xu Rong glanced at Xun Chen and directly expressed his thoughts.
"No, what we have to do now is to hang Tadun's men here. If you add more troops or let trebuchets join the battle now, I'm afraid Tadun will smell it, and the lord's army hasn't been killed yet.
Once he runs away, everything you did before will be over."
Xun Chen shook his head and directly refused Xu Rong's proposal.
"But, sir, do you know how the brothers fought off the enemy today?
They fought with their lives. Many people turned into burning men and died together with the enemy. They used this desperate attitude to defeat the enemy. I can't guarantee that the next time the enemy's army presses forward, whether the soldiers and horses on the city can repel the enemy.
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Hearing that Xun Chen rejected his proposal, Xu Rong's face darkened instantly. Although he also knew that his proposal was not good, he could not just watch his soldiers die miserably on the city wall.
"Xu Rong, no one will die in a war. No matter what happens to me, you must defend the city for me until the lord comes. This is a death order. Do you understand?"
Xun Chen knew that what he said might be a little unreasonable, but now was not the time to care about these things. The most important thing was to accomplish the strategic goals. As for the casualties of soldiers, he could only leave it to chance.
"No, Xu Rong promises to complete the task."
Looking at the serious Xun Chen, Xu Rong knew that he had gone too far just now. Although he felt a lot of grievances in his heart, he still cupped his fists and saluted.
"I will make it clear to my lord that the soldiers who died this time will not die in vain. Don't worry."
Xun Chen patted Xu Rong on the shoulder, indicating that he would not treat the sacrificed brothers badly.
"Xu Rong understands."
Xu Rong glanced at Xun Chen, nodded and left directly, returning to the city wall to calm morale and arrange defenses.
The morale in the Tadun camp is also low. Their casualties during the day have exceeded 10,000. It must be said that the blow to them is indeed huge.
"Your Majesty, this Yuyang City is very strong. I think it may be difficult to capture it in a short time."
Wu Gan glanced at Tadun. Judging from the level of resistance in Yuyang City today, he thought it would be difficult to capture this place in a short time.
"Wugan, don't think so much. Yuyang City is the capital of Yuyang County, and it is also the gateway for us to go south to Ji County. It is certain that the resistance here is fierce, but after several days of our fierce attack here, even the people are strong.
We have all gone to the city to defend, and I believe that as long as we attack again, it will not be a problem to capture this place."
Tadun also smiled slightly when he heard Wu Gan's words. Although he failed to capture the fortified city in front of him today, he believed that the opponent would definitely not be able to stop his next attack.
Now the entire Yuyang's human, material and financial resources are basically concentrated in Yuyang and the city behind him. As long as he can crack this hard egg shell, then it will definitely be smooth sailing if he wants to go south.
He Tadun needs this piece of fat, and the Wuhuan people need it even more, so he will never let it go in Yuyang City.
"Your Majesty, Yuyang is now heavily defended. Why don't I lead my troops across Yuyang City and attack the city behind them? I believe the defense there is definitely not as strong as here. If we capture other places, we will leave Yuyang alone.
An isolated city can also weaken the enemy's morale to the greatest extent."
Although what Tadun said made sense, Wu Gan still felt that it would be a huge waste for the Wuhuan cavalry to gather all their troops here to attack Yuyang City.
"You want to divide your forces?
We still have about 70,000 troops and horses. How many troops and horses do you want to bring with you when we go south?
Bringing too much will give Yuyang a chance to breathe; bringing too little will mean your efforts are in vain if you fail to capture those cities smoothly.
In this case, we will be unable to keep both ends in check, and our efforts will be in vain. Instead of dividing our forces, we might as well attack Yuyang wholeheartedly and capture this place first."
Tadun shook his head. It's not that he didn't think about dividing the troops, but Yuyang City is here. Once their troops go south, they may miss the opportunity to capture Yuyang in one fell swoop. By then, they may launch a counterattack.
All your efforts were wasted.
"But."
After hearing Tadun's refusal, Wu Gan wanted to speak again.
"Okay, I have made up my mind to capture Yuyang City. This is our established strategy and cannot be changed."
Tadun interrupted him directly.
"yes."
Wu Gan saw that Tadun was resolute and had nothing to say, so he saluted directly.
"Well, everyone immediately built siege equipment and told the soldiers under his command to let them loot Yuyang City for three days as long as they can break it."
