Chapter 475: The South Gate is Lost
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!"
"Ahh
Arrows rained down, and with screams one after another, one after another fell to the ground. However, the place where the screams sounded was the Xuzhou soldiers on the south gate of Pei County, who were defending the city. Under the city, Cao Cao's soldiers had about 5,000 archers shooting, and at the same time, a vanguard led by Cao Hong kept rushing to the south gate of Pei County.
Eight or nine out of ten of the city-defending equipment in Pei County were transferred to the north gate by Cao Bao to defend Cao Cao's army, who knew that in the rear of Pei County, a Cao Cao's army could break through the Ershi Mountain checkpoint and be under the south gate, so that there was no bow and arrow to defend the city. can only withstand the fire of Cao Cao's archers and resist the attack of the siege soldiers.
"General, the enemy army is suppressed by archers, and our army has suffered heavy casualties!" A lieutenant holding an iron shield came to Song Luo with a rain of arrows to report.
In less than a single stick of incense, hundreds of soldiers were wounded or killed by arrows. If it continues, they don't need to wait for their soldiers to attack the city, and they can exhaust their 5,000 soldiers and horses with bows and arrows alone. There are shield soldiers holding shields to defend, pikemen can attack, and the shield soldiers must not be allowed to throw their shields to attack the besieging soldiers. Without the protection of shield soldiers, the casualties would be even greater.
"Uh-huh!"
Song Luo's broad brows furrowed tightly, this situation had long been expected by him, there was no attack from the archers, and the enemy army had archers, and it was inevitable that they would be suppressed.
"Send soldiers to the city to find the people to collect bricks, stones, wood and other materials, and then compensate the people according to the price after this battle. Let's take Cao Cao's previous actions of slaughtering the city. The people will not refuse. Remember, if there are people who don't want to take it. There should be no compulsory expropriation. As soldiers, we exist to protect the people. And not to hurt the people. But some soldiers took the opportunity to plunder the people, and they were immediately killed!"
"The last general commands!"
The lieutenant shouted and hurried down the city with five hundred soldiers.
Song Luo looked at the soldiers who kept falling, and a look of pain flashed in his eyes. Generals will inevitably die in battle, and as a general, Song Luo also understands that death is an inevitable thing in war. Therefore, the grief was quickly left behind him, and he encouraged loudly: "Soldiers, General Cao Bao's reinforcements are already on the way. Everyone supported for a few more moments, and soon reinforcements came. Consider that our families are still in the city, and we must not allow the enemy to break through our city and harm our families. It's all for our families, to kill the enemy!"
"For the sake of your family, kill the enemy!"
"Kill, kill, kill!"
"Die and never retreat!"
The soldiers of Xuzhou, who had fallen because of some heavy casualties, were cheered up by Song Luo. Rising again, with the idea of protecting his family, none of the Xuzhou soldiers showed a fearful expression on their faces. Even if he was slashed by Cao Cao's soldiers, he knew that there was no possibility of survival. They also had to fight their last breath and rush up to bite the enemy's neck, and they would not let go until they died, or some soldiers were shot through the chest by Cao Cao's soldiers. And they shall also hold the spear in both hands, and drag the enemy to jump down from the city and perish together. War is so brutal. Inhumane, however. The desperate resistance of the comrades-in-arms stimulated more Xuzhou soldiers, in line with the idea of killing one and killing two without losing money, the soldiers in Xuzhou suddenly burst out with strong combat effectiveness, which eased the offensive of Cao Cao's army.
"The defenders of the city are talents, and our army has defeated them one after another, and they can take the city when they see it. Now, under his command, our offensive has been disrupted, and our army has been suppressed by archers, and it has become like this. It seems that this person is a talent, and if he can be surrendered, the lord will definitely have another general. ”
Xiahoudun listened to the latest battle situation reported by the soldiers, and couldn't help but sigh to the full favor on the side.
Man Zhong nodded thoughtfully, the battle situation at the head of the city was naturally seen by them, although they said that they were enemies of each other, but they were not stingy with their appreciation of Song Luo.
"What General Yuan Rang said is very true, but now the time of the two pillars of incense has passed. The defense of the city is still so strong, I think the enemy general has already informed Cao Bao, if it continues like this, I am afraid that before the arrival of its reinforcements, it will be difficult to take the south gate of Pei County, and there will be a great trust from the lord. General Yuan Rang, the last general, thought that we should strengthen our army's offensive and make it difficult to take care of the end of the army, so as to take the south gate of Peixian as soon as possible. ”
"Yes!"
Xiahoudun nodded, and then ordered to the cronies and soldiers beside him: "Order General Cao Hong to strengthen the offensive, and at the same time dispatch another 5,000 soldiers and horses, be sure to take the south gate of Peixian within a quarter of an hour, otherwise, the military law will deal with it!"
"No!"
After Xiahoudun ordered to increase the intensity of the siege, Song Luo at the head of the city suddenly felt the pressure doubled. I heard that it was used to resist the siege of Cao Cao's army, and the people of Pei County, who knew that Cao Cao would slaughter the city, were enthusiastic to donate these materials, and even called friends to donate, and also helped the soldiers to carry these materials to the city. Some elderly men risked their lives to go up to the city to help defend it. As a result, the situation can be eased a bit. However, these are secondary, as long as Cao Bao's reinforcements can't come to support in time, it is inevitable that the south gate of Peixian will be taken.
"These Diao people, it's not good to lie in bed and sleep, come to mix things blindly, it's really looking for death. Cao Hong commanded the soldiers to attack the city under the city, and when he saw the situation on the city, he immediately scolded.
However, no matter how angry Cao Hong scolded, he couldn't change the situation. Another quarter of an hour has passed, and the Xuzhou soldiers on the south gate of Pei County have suffered heavy casualties, and the soldiers who were originally 5,000 are now less than 2,000, which is still because of the help of the people in the city, otherwise, the situation will be even worse. And Cao Cao's soldiers and horses were not much better, and there were nearly 3,000 casualties. It stands to reason that the besieging side was able to pull the casualties to 1 to 1, which is already a very good record. However, don't forget that Cao Cao's siege soldiers were covered by archers, while the Xuzhou soldiers who defended the city were not suppressed by archers, so the casualty ratio was so high. But it seems a little miserable, and it is strange that Cao Hong's mood can be happy.
Count on time. Cao Bao's reinforcements could reach the south gate of Pei County in about two quarters of an hour at the earliest. Now a quarter of an hour and two pillars of incense have passed, that is. There is more time for incense, and Cao Bao's reinforcements will almost arrive. However, with Song Luo in the city under the command and the soldiers of Xuzhou who were not afraid of death, it seemed to be a little difficult to take the south gate within a stick of incense.
At this time, the situation seemed to be developing in a direction that was unfavorable to Cao Cao's army. If it really develops to such a point, then the strategic intention of capturing the Ershi Mountain level. It was declared bankrupt, and the outcome of the battle returned to square one.
"General Zilian, how is the battle?"
Cao Hong was depressed, but he heard a voice in his ears, and when he looked up, he didn't know when Xiahoudun had already ridden to the front line.
"The soldiers of Xuzhou resisted extremely fiercely, they had never encountered such a situation when they attacked the city before, but the general who defended the city was damned, and he was able to make these soldiers as fierce as tigers. If the generals of Xuzhou can do this. I'm afraid it's not so simple to take Xuzhou. ”
"What General Zilian said is very true, but the defender of the city is a talent. ”
Xiahoudun looked at the top of the city and nodded thoughtfully. Then, a strong battle intent appeared on his face. He said loudly: "The lord has entrusted such a heavy task to me, and now our army has such a great advantage, if we can't take the south gate of Peixian." I don't know how long General Zilian hasn't moved, but can he dare to attack the south gate with me today? Accomplish the important task of the lord?"
"Haha, I want it! Yuan Rang General has such ambitions. How can Hong be left behind!"
Xiahoudun and Cao Hong are both in the prime of life, and they are not greedy for life and afraid of death. When he followed Cao Cao to sweep the Yanzhou Yellow Turban, he was not the first to take the lead, and there were countless scars on his body. Today has come to a critical moment, and it is time for them to take the lead, and how can the two of them be afraid.
"Boning, the command is handed over to you, General Zilian and I should go to test it, how strong is this Peixian County, able to resist the lord's army!"
However, he has been in Cao Cao for a long time, and he knows very well that the generals under Cao Cao's command are all brave and good at fighting, and there are no people who are greedy for life and afraid of death. Therefore, after listening to Xiahoudun's words, he did not dissuade him. Cao Cao's power has just developed, and if the generals under his command do not have this kind of momentum and spirit, I am afraid that Cao Cao's power will not be able to develop.
"Pet will not live up to the general's trust! When Pei County is taken, Pet Dang and General Yuan Rang and General Zilian will drink bitterly. "The promise with a straight face came.
Subsequently, Xiahoudun and Cao Hong each took a shield from the soldiers, held a knife in their mouths, and climbed the siege ladder first. The power of example is endless, both generals are so fierce, and which of Cao Cao's soldiers does not want to show his face in front of the generals, and suddenly the morale of Cao Cao's soldiers soars, and the siege of the city becomes more and more fierce.
"What's going on?"
The battle situation on the city was soon spread to Song Luo's ears, Cao Cao's soldiers' offensive suddenly became fierce, many places on the city were in an emergency, and there were only 2,000 soldiers and horses on the city now, and where were there any reserves to support. Soon, Song Luo learned that there were two places where the offensive was the most fierce, and under the influence of those two battles, the offensive in other positions also became equally ferocious. Originally, Song Luo thought that according to the previous trend, he could wait for Cao Bao's reinforcements to arrive, but now in this situation, I am afraid that he will not be able to hold it for a while.
"Those two are not the main generals of the enemy army, they dare to attack the city in person!"
Song Luo looked in the direction of the soldier's finger, but found that Xiahoudun and Cao Hong were the first soldiers, holding shields and slashing all the way, and now the Xuzhou soldiers defending the city were about to be unable to withstand it, and Xiahoudun and Cao Hong were about to climb to the top of the city. Although he didn't know the names of Xiahoudun and Cao Hong, Song Luo also knew that the two of them were the commanders of the Cao army. As the main speaker, but being able to take the lead in such a dangerous place, Song Luo had to admire the other party in his heart. At the same time, Song Luo was also sighing in his heart, Cao Cao has such a fierce general, why worry about not being able to conquer the city? Look at the generals of Xuzhou, how many of them can do such a move as Cao Cao's generals? Don't say much, as long as there are one or two, why should Xuzhou be afraid of Cao Cao's army, so that Cao Cao can attack the city all the way, but now he has attacked Peixian, and it is only a stone's throw away from the Xuzhou administrative office.
"Someone, go to support with Ben General, and you will definitely block the enemy's attack!"
Compared with other positions, the two positions led by Xiahoudun and Cao Hong are undoubtedly the most dangerous. As long as the offensive in these two positions is lifted, the offensive in other positions will inevitably be eased. As the saying goes, once in one go, and then declines, the attacks in charge of the enemy generals are all repulsed, and there is also a fear that the offensive in other positions will not fall.
"Kill!"
"The head of the city is in front of you, and the sons and daughters will go up with General Ben!"
Xiahoudun and Cao Hong, holding a shield in one hand and a knife in the other, were extremely brave, but any Xuzhou soldiers who approached were chopped to death in three or two. The two of them also climbed the ladder step by step, as long as they took a few steps further, they could successfully attack the city, once they reached the city, with the strength of the two, it was tantamount to a tiger entering the flock, and there must be no one to stop.
"The brothers resisted, thinking that our families were behind us, and without our protection, wouldn't they have become bullied. For the sake of our family, we will not give up!"
"Die and never retreat!"
The soldiers brought by Song Luo attacked fearlessly, and finally blocked the momentum of Xiahoudun and Cao Hong for a moment. One after another, Xuzhou soldiers rushed up on the corpses of their comrades, fiercely slashing Xiahoudun and Cao Hong with one or two knives, or stabbing them with one or two shots, even if they were killed a moment later, they fell down with smiles. Because, they have done their best to protect their families.
"All strong men!"
Even if he knew that the soldiers in Xuzhou were rebelling against him, Xiahoudun had to praise him in his heart. These soldiers defending the city were qualified soldiers, and they lived up to their title. Of course, the most important thing is the command of Song Luo, a general, this is definitely a talent, but Xiahou Dun's idea of surrendering him is even stronger.
However, even if the resistance of the Xuzhou soldiers is extremely fierce, in front of Xiahoudun, a fierce general who is close to the strength of a top general, how can he really resist it?
"You are a strong man, how can I be weaker than you. For the sake of the great cause of the Lord, how can I spare my life!"
Xiahoudun roared angrily, threw away the iron shield in his hand, and slashed violently with the knife in both hands, in a moment, there were heavy casualties, and a gap was empty in front of Xiahoudun, Xiahoudun took advantage of the situation to climb the city, and immediately after Xiahoudun, Cao Hong also attacked the city. Subsequently, Cao Cao's army in other positions climbed to the top of the city one after another, under the leadership of Xiahoudun and Cao Hong, it blossomed everywhere, and in the blink of an eye, the city head has been captured by most of Cao Cao's soldiers.
Since then, the south gate of Pei County has been declared lost! )
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