Eight hundred and sixtieth IX opportunities for meritorious service
After listening to the scout's report, the potter immediately looked at the generals around him and asked: "Generals, in your opinion, how should we fight this battle now?"
He Qi stood up and said: "According to the general's opinion, Pang Tong used the terrain as a barrier, but the terrain can also be used by us. Now we can divide our troops into three groups, one group to contain the enemy from the front, and the other two groups of troops.
Horses can pass through the waterways on the north and south sides, climb the city in a roundabout way, and attack in three ways. After entering the city, they can cut off the enemy's army in half and wipe out the main force in one fell swoop."
The pottery merchant thought for a while and was a little worried about He Qi's proposal. After all, with such a layout, although the chance of winning was high, the chance of failure was also high. It depends on whether he dares to gamble.
The potter was not a person who dared not take risks. He thought about it and felt that what he was risking by doing so was that the enemy's troops were insufficient and Zhang Fei was injured. If he could quickly board the city from the north and south, he would be able to
The morale of the Jingzhou Army was defeated, causing the Jingzhou Army to fall into chaos and become a weak force.
After considering this, Tao Shang finally nodded and said: "In this case, let's do it according to General He's wishes. You and Xu Sheng each lead a team of troops and work separately to attack the North and South gates from the north and south waterways, Gan Ning and Zhou Tai respectively.
Lead most of the troops to confront the enemy from the front."
"promise!"
Afterwards, each department started to act separately.
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At the same time, Pang Tong was inspecting the military affairs of various ministries in the city, and suddenly heard the sound of drums beating in the distance.
At this time, he felt very tired. He had not slept for two consecutive days.
After sending Liu Du and Liu Pan out, Pang Tong felt that things were going to be bad, so he hurriedly led his troops to the east city wall.
Under the city, Jinling soldiers all over the mountains and plains are organizing an attack on the city, and the people outside the city are shouting loudly.
"Charge and kill. Whoever takes Pang Tong's head, no matter who it is, will be rewarded with a thousand gold coins."
"Kill Pang Tong, kill Pang Tong, kill Pang Tong!"
Pang Tong glanced back and forth at the Jinling Army attacking the city under the city wall, and snorted coldly: "They really dare to come and rob the camp? They really don't know whether to live or die. The generals obeyed the order, guarded the city, and relied on the offensive to block the Jinling Army from outside the city!
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"promise!"
The generals led by Huo Jun and Fu Tong responded one after another, but they were muttering in their hearts.
If it were a big city like Xiangyang or Jiangling, it wouldn't be a problem for your surnamed Pang to say this. It's just that Qianling City is a small county with short walls and short walls. Although the defenses have been repaired, they are not complete. With this
If you confront the enemy in a city, your chances of winning may not be high.
But the matter has come to this, no matter whether the odds of winning are high or not, this battle must be fought.
Under the command of Huo Jun, the Jingzhou Army began to desperately use bows and arrows to kill the Jinling Army below. The bows and arrows on the top of the city were fully fired, rushing towards the soldiers and horses below.
However, the Jinling Army did not show any weakness in resisting. Qianling City's city is low and there is no need to climb the city for close combat. Even if you stand on the city and shoot upward with a crossbow, you can still kill the enemy on the city.
The troops fired at each other for a while, each suffering casualties. The city walls were stained red with the blood of soldiers from both sides, and mixed with the breeze, there was a pungent smell of blood.
At the same time, two armies of He Qi and Xu Sheng began to attack the northern and southern cities through the waterways.
The cities in the northern and southern cities are also very low and can be climbed up using only flying ropes. However, because they are on the water, their mobility is very low, making them easy targets for the defenders at the top of the city.
"ah!"
"Ah!"
With screams one after another, the soldiers around Xu Sheng were hit by arrows and fell into the water. The already small warship was instantly panicked, and Xu Sheng himself was surrounded by arrows.
But Xu Sheng was not afraid at all. He swung the rope, clasped the battlements at the top of the city, held a knife in his mouth, jumped onto the city wall, and then quickly climbed up.
Not long after, Xu Sheng was seen quickly climbing to the top of the city in response to the arrow, and quickly chopped down the Jingzhou soldiers with his sword, causing a bloody storm on the top of the city.
Inspired by Xu Sheng, the Jinling Army in the south of the city also became more fighting spirit. Everyone followed Xu Sheng's example and climbed towards the top of the city regardless of life or death.
The south of Qianling City suddenly became dangerous.
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Currently, Zhang Fei suffered an abdominal injury and was still lying in the mansion to rest, but he could indeed feel the commotion outside.
Hearing the footsteps outside becoming more and more chaotic, Zhang Fei felt a little unsure. He hurriedly pushed himself up, came outside the house, and called his soldiers: "What happened?"
With Zhang Fei's usual prestige, naturally a mere soldier did not dare to hide it and hurriedly reported the cause and effect to him.
When Zhang Fei heard this, he immediately became anxious. He ordered the guard: "Hurry up and put on my armor!"
When the guard heard this, he was immediately startled: "Armor? General Zhang, what do you want to do?"
Zhang Fei's injury has not recovered and is still very serious at this moment. He shook his teeth and said: "Go and help in the battle!"
The guard was shocked when he heard this: "General, your serious injury has not healed!"
"Stop talking, just do as I say!"
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At the same time, another army led by He Qi and Ding Feng also climbed onto the tower from the river at the north gate, and a march of horses headed straight for the city.
Jinling general Ma Zhong led the vanguard troops and headed straight for the government office in the city, intending to occupy the center and cut off the connection between the enemy troops at the east gate and the enemy troops in the city.
But it was at this time that Zhang Fei happened to come out of the government office, mounted his black horse, and planned to go to the front line to help.
As a result, he happened to meet Ma Zhong who was coming.
When Ma Zhong met Zhang Fei, he was immediately at a loss.
But Zhang Fei suddenly widened his eyes and said with a smile: "Okay, it turns out you are a thief! I, old Zhang Zheng, couldn't find you, but you actually came to my door today and got shot.
The pain in my lower abdomen is still unbearable. If I don’t kill you today, I won’t be able to bear the injury on my abdomen!”
Ma Zhong looked at the ferocious Zhang Fei and couldn't help but tremble: "You, you have recognized the wrong person!"
"Bah! I recognize you even if you turn into ashes!" After saying that, Zhang Fei suddenly clamped his horse's belly and went straight towards Ma Zhong to kill him.
"Ahhhh~!" Zhang Fei's momentum was not something Ma Zhong could bear. He didn't even have the courage to fight Zhang Fei, so he turned his horse's head and galloped directly behind him.
The officers and soldiers of the three armies could not help but be stunned.
This person who came to seize the county government just now, when he met Zhang Fei, he didn't even dare to fight, and actually ran away like that?
This is a bit too depressing, right?
But Ma Zhong was the chief general, and the soldiers who followed him naturally respected him. If he ran away, the soldiers could only follow him.
Just when everyone was in shock and confusion, they saw that Xu Sheng's troops and horses had already gathered together to congratulate the soldiers and horses who rushed to the battlefield and met Ma Zhong.
Ding Feng followed He Qi, and when he saw Zhang Fei, his eyes suddenly lit up.
When Xu Sheng saw Zhang Fei going into battle, he roared in a low voice and said: "Generals, today is the time for you to perform. The opportunity to make great achievements... is here!"