Chapter 38: The Attack and Defense of Shuofang City
Shuofang City has been closed for the third day.
Such a large-scale attack by the alien army made the entire continent boil, and almost all Bai Xiaosheng was spreading the news.
"The barbarian army is besieging Shuofang City, and the eldest prince is nowhere to be found."
"The Second Army of Shuofang City was besieged after the great victory, and now it is lost."
"According to the news spread by the barbarian army, Zhu Jun's troops have been wiped out, and the main force of the Second Army has been dispersed."
…… There are all kinds of exaggerated news.
Whether it is true or not, these rumors still alarmed Zhu Ye, the general of Zhenxi. Worried about the safety of the heir of the empire, Zhu Ye's 200,000 Zhenxi Army had already rushed to Shuofang City, declaring to the people that it was going to change guards with the Second Army, which had been stationed in Shuofang City for five years.
The news of the Zhenxi Army's northward march relieved the temporary defenders of Shuofang City, but the crisis was not resolved, and more reinforcements were necessary.
"Ding! The aborigines and adventurers in the north, at this moment, Shuofang City was besieged by the 150,000 barbarian army, and the city guard of Shuofang City issued a mobilization order for the national war, calling on everyone to participate in the battle together, and the national war system was opened! During the National War, you can earn National War points by completing National War missions or killing or assisting in killing hostile forces, and there are generous rewards to be exchanged. ”
An extremely rare announcement of the whole server system echoed in the sky above the Nebula Continent.
Lin Yu rested in a tavern, with Han Tang and Youran Red Shirt by his side, hearing this announcement, Lin Yu put down the wine glass, "Finally waited." Gather the brothers. ”
"Hmm." Han and Tang chopsticks are not put down. Instead, the leisurely red shirt poured himself another glass of wine, drank it all, and soared into the sky with pride, "It's finally time for our performance." Ha ha! This time, you must brush enough points to exchange for a good bow, and now the output is not as good as the battalion commander. ”
Han Tang suddenly remembered something, "This national war event can call Xingshen to bring their people and us to participate in the war together." ”
"That kid went to fight that territory trial battlefield. Leave him alone. Lin Yu smiled and said, "He gave Xiaomi a plane tree, and the two reconciled again." ”
Han Tang also smiled, "Haha, can a tree make a girl happy?" These two people are really weird. ”
"You don't understand anything and you laugh at people." The red shirt coldly mocked Han Tang.
Han Tang touched his nose awkwardly and didn't answer.
Of course, the players who heard the wind were not only the people of the Feather Battalion, but many players who were active in the north began to gather in Shuofang City. During this war, Shuofang City's teleportation array has been opened to friendly forces for free. In other words, players in the north can easily find the nearest town and enter Shuofang City through the teleportation array. All of a sudden, at least 300,000 players poured into Shuofang City, making the pharmacies and weapon shops in Shuofang City make a lot of money.
So, is the situation really as bad as the barbarians claim?
The Great Prince's clothes were stained with blood, and he joined the White Knuckle Battle at least three times. The Second Army was not scattered, but it could be regarded as running out of ammunition and food, and in order to reduce the loss of personnel, the Grand Prince rotated the front-line troops to the maximum extent, and his personal guards were sent to the front many times. With amazing willpower and very low battle damage, the Second Legion fought and retreated to Shuofang City along the way.
Yes, on that day, the Second Army was not besieged to the Eagle Gorge, they managed to break through. But Zhu Jun's troops did not keep up, and Zhu Jun, who was the most promising right-hand man of the empire's heir, did not know whether he was alive or dead.
The eldest prince was silent for a lot, he endured, he knew that Shuofang City still needed him, and he needed the second legion. He must bring back as many veterans as possible.
The soldiers of the Second Regiment also rarely whispered. Talking about the safety of their major generals? They have already experienced the departure of many robes, and behind them are relatives, homeland, and a barrier that cannot be turned back or retreated. If you want to set foot on the land south of Shuofang City, you must first step over their corpses. They also have the Empire's heirs by their side to fight alongside them, and the Second Legion is invincible.
After turning over this high slope, I finally saw the sharp tip of the towering tower in Shuofang City, but what made people worry was that not far from the slope was the dense camp of the barbarians. So close, so far. The eldest prince waved his hand and set up camp.
The eldest prince knew that he was weak, and if he didn't have help from within the city, it would be difficult for him to achieve results and tear through this dense line of defense. He simply controlled the high ground and dense forest, and formed a horn with the defenders in the city, waiting for it to change.
Shuofang City also found the Great Prince and the banner of the Second Legion.
The city defenders sent troops to try to clear the way for the Second Army to return to the city, but they were driven back barely a mile forward. Similarly, without the help of external forces, it would be difficult to open the passage with the combat effectiveness of the defenders in the city alone.
The barbarian army also tacitly stopped the routine siege every morning, but the camp was denser.
The troops pursuing the Great Prince also merged into the besieging forces, and the barbarian forces reached at least 250,000.
That night, Zhu Ye took a group of senior staff officers into Shuofang City through the teleportation array, and after Zhu Ye entered the city, he got the Great Seal of Shuofang City, and he summoned all the generals in the city to discuss the war.
"The Zhenxi Army has already occupied Shuofang City for less than twenty miles, and it can join the battle in the early morning of tomorrow." Zhu Ye sat on the main seat, very imposing, and suppressed the previous whispers as soon as he spoke.
"General, is it better for the Zhenxi Army to take a break and then join the war, after all, the labor division is on an expedition, and if you rush into battle, it will be troublesome if there is any difference." A senior staff officer spoke.
"Time is running out, the barbarian army has already occupied the superiority in strength, but they have neither formally attacked the city, nor have they concentrated their superior forces to defeat the second army outside the city first, there must be a conspiracy." Zhu Ye waved his hand, indicating that he had made up his mind.
"We should get in touch with the Second Legion, and exert forces inside and outside the city at the same time to defeat the enemy forces besieging the city."
"The previous deputy general recruited a lot of adventurers, although the adventurers' combat power is not enough, but if it is used well, it can largely offset the numerical advantage of the barbarian army."
“……”
Before dawn, the war drums of Shuofang City sounded, but the city gates were not opened. The frightened barbarian army entered the defense area in a panic and put on their battle armor, and found that they did not see half of the enemy, and they couldn't help but be furious. The drums gradually stopped, and the barbarian defenders, who were still sleepy, returned to their tents and tried to catch up on sleep.
When the first rays of dawn fell on the earth. Trumpets and war drums sounded at the same time, and the defenders were out of town!
The Second Legion also moved, and the Grand Prince, with a shrewd insight into the intentions of his allies, ordered his men to prepare at the first sound of the drums.
At the same time, there were also shouts of the army in the southeast - the Zhenxi army also arrived!
The offensive and defensive battle of Shuofang City has officially begun.