"What's going on at the North Gate?" Zhang Fan was very anxious. I had to ask Wang Meng beside me. He is in a hurry now. But there's no way to see what happened. After all, the city is now free of the enemy forces that had gone to pursue it. There are still 6 or 7,000 enemy troops attacking the southeast gate of Yangzhou City. It is impossible for Zhang Fan to leave this side of the matter behind and care about the other side.

But. Apparently he smelled the wrong person.

"Your Excellency. What's going on at the North Gate? I don't know. Wang Meng regained his calm appearance. Said. "The lowly office has been here all along. I haven't been to the North Gate. And how do you know the situation over there? ”

Heard Wang Meng's answer. Zhang Fan had to smile. He realized that he was indeed overhearted.

Now the soldiers in the city are still resisting the attack of the enemy army in Fuso under the city. I don't know if reinforcements have arrived. It gives them more confidence. Many people are struggling to attack. Leave no stone unturned. In this way. The enemy attacking below was outnumbered. It's that I won't be able to get close for a while. They didn't know where they had run away now. One by one than before. Obviously, I have to be afraid of death.

Merely. This crazy way of attacking the city. Although its effect is significant. But the harm it brings is not small. The most straightforward thing is. It won't be long before these soldiers in the city are in the city. Their stamina will run out. If you wait until then. The group of people who came to the rescue still did not enter the city. Or if something unexpected happened. That them. No. This Yangzhou city is in big trouble.

Arguably. What they are doing now is a suicide attack. Although it will not directly cause their death. But the consequences are even more severe.

There was a bang, and there was an explosion. The sound was very close to the castle tower.

Artillery is heard. Zhang Fan's heart was tight again. He wasn't afraid. It's just that he was a little frightened by the artillery before. I hear it again now. Naturally, I want to be nervous.

"What's going on?" Zhang Fan hurriedly asked. "Is it the enemy army under the city that is attacking us?"

"It's not. My lord. Wang Meng replied to Zhang Fan's words. His finger pointed to the side of the castle tower. Said. "All we have left is the two pieces of garrison artillery. One of them was blown up. The soldiers who were responsible for firing the guns were killed. Several barrels of gunpowder were also detonated next to it. ”

Zhang Fan heard Wang Meng say this. His eyes hurriedly followed the direction he was pointing. I saw that the place where the last cannon was on the south gate was now on fire. Originally, the garrison cannon could only see the back half of the barrel rolling on the ground. The first half of the story doesn't know where the break has gone.

But. OK. Fortunately, there weren't many people around. It was only the soldiers who were responsible for firing the cannon that were killed.

"How could it be blown up?" Zhang Fan asked a little anxiously. After all, the enemy is now besieging the city. And how much of a role a cannon can play is obvious. The vitality of this artillery is missing. It will cause a lot of trouble for the defense of the entire castle tower. "Is there anything wrong with this cannon?"

"Your Excellency. In the opinion of humble duty. It's not that there's anything wrong with the run itself. Otherwise, it would have exploded in the previous battle. Wang Meng also understood what Zhang Fan was worried about. Said with a frown. "I think it may be that the person in charge of firing the cannon was anxious for a while. The wrong amount of gunpowder to be loaded. It will blow up if it is loaded with a lot. ”

"Wang Meng. You go and tell the rest of the people. It's one thing to rise up and kill the enemy. But don't be impulsive. If you blow up the remaining cannon again. That's a real problem. Zhang Fan hurriedly said.

"Yes." Wang Meng said. Take the command and go.

"Master Zhang. This ......" Wan Zhong on the side saw this scene now. Another bout of nervousness.

"Don't panic, Lord Warden. This kind of thing is a common occurrence on the battlefield. Don't mess with yourself because of this. Give the enemy a chance to leak out. Zhang Fan can't bother to persuade him now. Just said a few words in a hurry. He turned his face away from the city.

I saw that the Fusang army outside the city was now in a disorganized formation. They have not yet been defeated. And it's moving forward step by step. The main reason for this is because they have a large number of people. And Zhang Fan also understands it very well. If it weren't for the chaos caused by those who came here to reinforce them before. They can't defend themselves against enemy attacks so well now.

But. After all, the number of enemy troops is too much. Although they are moving very slowly now. But that's only relative to the previous offense. It should be said. The enemy's march is not very slow these days.

Seeing that the enemy army was about to rush under the city wall again. The siege ladder, which they hated so much, also had a tendency to rise upward. And this time. These Fuso people were even more at the time of camping and resting. Cut down a lot of trees. There are many long ladders made. This made Zhang Fan feel even more uncomfortable. Once they come into contact again. If there are no reinforcements in the city at that time. With these, the soldiers and the people are already very tired. There is no way to defend against it.

"Haven't the reinforcements from the north entered the city?" Zhang Fan also knew that it was useless to talk more now. I can only complain in my heart. "Come on. It's almost impossible to hold here. Whether it's Hai Jui or not. Or someone else brought it. Hurry up and get me into town. Helping the defense is. ”

Maybe this time. God really showed his spirit. Zhang Fan was thinking about this matter in his heart just now. Behind the tower, there was the sound of many people climbing the tower.

"Lord Umi. You're finally here. Zhang Fan saw the people who went up to the city tower. The first one is Liang Chao. He was followed by Hai Jui. It's just that Hai Rui's current appearance is a bit flattering. A suit of armor was worn on his already thin body. Suddenly it seemed very inappropriate. Not to mention that the armor is even more tattered now. The cloak was also half hung behind his back. Although the face is very spiritual. But the whole face is black. Hair also seems to have been uncombed for days. A lot of it came out of the helmet. In a word. It seems like one word can only come to mind. Miserable.

"Lord Zhang. The two of us meet again. But I didn't expect to be in such a situation. Hai Rui hurriedly greeted Zhang Fan. Let's talk about the current state of the war. "Before, the lower officer received the order of the lord. He led his troops to Huai'an Mansion to prevent the Japanese from moving south. But I really didn't expect it. Those would-be robbers were so desperate. This nearly a whole day of fighting came down. Almost all the foot soldiers brought by the subordinate were killed. Even the cavalry lost hundreds. It's really dangerous. ”

"Lord Hai, don't come unharmed. Zhang Fan is also relieved here. Zhang Fan said. Just now, when Lord Hai led the army to break through. I didn't suffer too much damage. Zhang Fan's words seem to be concerned about Hai Rui and his people. But in fact, he was asking Hai Rui if he had lost much of his manpower. Will there be any unfavorable factors to help him hold Yangzhou City?

"Xiaguan encountered the regular army from Fusang outside the city. Damage is natural. Hai Rui said. But I think it's because the lower official came too suddenly. They weren't too prepared. Until we entered Yangzhou City. The damage is minimal. ”

When the two of them said this. The men and horses brought by Hai Rui had already consciously gone up to the tower. Added to the ranks of helping the soldiers of the city defend the city.

"This ...... The men and horses of the sea lord have been fighting with those Japanese robbers for a long time. Don't you need to rest. Zhang Fan asked with concern. He saw that many of Hai Rui's people were also tired on their faces.

"Thank you for your concern. Hai Rui thanked Master Zhang here on their behalf. Hai Jui said this. Clenched his fists and waved at Zhang Fan. Said. "But Master Zhang also knows. Now the situation is critical. If you don't tighten the defense of the city. Let the enemy break through the tower, and it will be troublesome. ”

The two of them came to the edge of the tower. Look down. Really. With the combat power of nearly 1,000 people brought by Hai Rui. The situation suddenly changed. The city's defenses were more than tripled. For the Fusang army under the city. Make their offense very tough. Take a step forward. All of them come at a very heavy cost. After all, the number of defenders in the city now reached 2,000. Although compared to the 8,000 enemy troops attacking from the city. The number of people is not dominant. But this is a battle for the defense of the city after all. The defenders of the city took great advantage.

"So it seems. This Yangzhou city is finally safe. Zhang Fan breathed a sigh of relief. Said. The feeling of tension for so many days. It seems to have disappeared in such an instant at this moment. What in turn is a feeling of joy and excitement. And it doesn't just mean that the city can be held. What's more. Let no more fear be made of the people of the city.

"It is. It's still a little weird. Hai Rui said with a frown. The enemy forces attacking the city must have known about it. Here are already people who have come to help. There weren't many defenders in the city before. And they did not take it. And now there are more people guarding the city. They should understand even more. It will be difficult to take this city. Why are they so aggressive? Don't they care about the dead? ”

"This. Actually, there is a reason. Zhang Fan immediately told Hai Rui what happened.

Hai Rui let out a long sigh after hearing this. said: "This Liu Shan." Xia Guan also saw him at the beginning. He looks like a good guy too. Who would have thought that he would be so corrupt and pervert the law. Run riot. ”

"But none of that matters anymore." Zhang Fan said. "We just need to wait until General Qi's men arrive."