The attack on the second day was even more tragic than on the first day. On this day, Cao Ren intensified his attack, and the number of casualties among the 1,500 soldiers stationed under Zhang Ren was more than 600.

After two consecutive days of fighting, for Zhang Ren, every time a soldier under his command was killed or wounded, he felt a little heartache.

After Zhang Ren returned to Xinye City, there were only more than 10,000 soldiers left in Xinye.

Now, in two days of fighting, one-tenth of his soldiers were killed, and almost three-tenths of them were wounded. Even Cao's offensive became more and more powerful day by day, and in the long run, the soldiers under his command could not hold out for a long time.

By the third day, Cao Ren's offensive was even more violent.

The special crossbow arrows of the big yellow crossbow in Zhang Ren's hand have all been used up, and all the stones used in the catapult have been used up.

The weapons stationed there are also in a lot of consumption.

On this day, Zhang Ren dispatched 2,000 soldiers to participate in the defense of the city, which was able to hold the city. But only 5,000 soldiers remained in the new force under his command who did not participate in the battle.

The war continued, but Liu Xiu's army still did not appear.

On the sixth day of the 'engagement' battle, Zhang Ren was even more worried in his heart, he and Cao Ren held each other for six days, and they were fighting hard every day. For six consecutive days, Zhang Ren has lost a lot of weight.

The exhaustion of the body is never as heavy as the exhaustion of the heart.

The bows and arrows prepared in the city, although they were hurried to make them, were now unable to keep up, and they were about to run out. The rest of the equipment for defending the city is long gone, and defending the city is all about 'hand-to-hand' combat.

This kind of fight made Zhang Ren physically and mentally exhausted.

In six days, Cao Ren also admired Zhang Ren, but he didn't expect Zhang Ren to be so persistent, and he was so stubborn. Cao Ren also respects this kind of ability.

After nightfall, Cao Jun camped.

Cao Ren summoned all the generals under his command, looked at the generals below, and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Ren has been defending for six days in a row, and from today's daytime fighting, you should be able to see that Zhang Ren is now almost exhausted." The troops under his command are already exhausted. Attack the city tomorrow, conquer Xinye in one fell swoop, and take Zhang Ren. ”

When the generals heard this, they all spoke loudly, and they wanted to take Xinye City in one battle.

Compared with Cao Jun's high fighting spirit, the city tower covered with mottled blood stains at this time was already full of slaughter.

Zhang Ren commanded 10,000 'elites', and now there are only more than 1,500 soldiers left who can fight. Moreover, these soldiers are all physically exhausted, and after six days, they are already covered with scars all over their bodies. However, the soldiers are still holding out.

Zhang Ren was worried, if Liu Xiu couldn't arrive tomorrow, Xinye County would definitely fall.

The fall of Xinye means that the situation in Nanyang County has been broken. Yizhou's area in Nanyang County also failed, and the opportunity to control Nanyang County was completely lost.

"Alas......"

Zhang Ren sighed lightly, supported his tired body, and went to inspect the city again.

......

Yuyang County, military camp outside the city.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Cao 'Cao' and Xun You, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Xu Huang and others are deliberating.

Cao Cao's eyes unabashedly showed appreciation, and said: "This battle has been fought for six days, and Cao Ren has not yet climbed the city tower. From this point of view, Zhang Ren is indeed a good person. is not only good at marching and arranging, but also good at defending the city. You must know that the current situation, Xinye County is extremely dangerous, and it is indeed not simple for him to be able to garrison calmly. ”

Xun You smiled and said: "But no matter how powerful Zhang Ren is, it is difficult for a clever 'woman' to cook without rice." According to the news from the front, it is expected that tomorrow, Cao Ren will break through the county seat of Xinye. ”

Cao 'Cao' bowed slightly, he leaned forward slightly, and suddenly asked, "You said, will Liu Xiu come tomorrow?"

Jia Xu said: "The battle of Xinye is not only related to the situation of Nanyang County, but also to the situation of Jingzhou. Especially since the battle of Xinye has continued until now, the news should reach Liu Xiu's ears no matter what. In addition, Zhang Ren and Liu Xiu had fought together before. The old man believes that Liu Xiu should lead the army to support. ”

"It's just that if Liu Xiu arrives in Xinye County tomorrow to support, then Liu Xiu's mind is probably to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and want to deliberately let Zhang Ren consume the lord's troops, and at the same time, consume Zhang Ren's troops. ”

Jia Xu said: "Liu Xiu, this kid, is not easy to deal with. ”

At the mention of Liu Xiu, the corners of Cao's '' mouth hooked up a smile, and said: "Liu Xiu's second son, in just over a year, he was in charge of Jingzhou at the age of twenty, which is not simple. The second son has a lot of talent. ”

For Liu Xiu, Cao 'Cao' is still an undisguised appreciation, even if Liu Xiu is ambitious, Cao 'Cao' is also very fond of it.

Cheng Yu stroked his beard under his chin and said, "The old man also concluded that Liu Xiu would rescue Zhang Ren tomorrow, but it is difficult to predict how he will lead the army to appear." But no matter what, the prime minister has already stationed troops in Yuyang County. Once Liu Xiu appeared, the five thousand 'fine' cavalry under the command of the prime minister could be put to use. Liu Xiu thought that he could support Zhang Ren, but he didn't expect that the prime minister was already waiting for him. ”

Cao '' laughed and said, "Yes, Benxiang can't wait to meet Liu Xiu." When meeting for the first time, you always have to give Liu Xiu a good meeting gift and impression. These 5,000 'elite' gifts are gifts to him. ”

Xu Huang hugged his fists and said: "Don't worry, the five thousand 'fine' riders are ready to go." The last general is also ready to go on the expedition at any time. ”

Cao '' nodded, his eyes full of anticipation.

......

Ten miles south of Xinye County, an empty valley in the mountains.

Here, the terrain is open.

After Liu Xiu quietly left Xiangyang with Wei Yan and led the army, he led the soldiers to march day and night. Wei Yan commanded 5,000 'elite' sharps, as well as Huang Hu and Shamoke's 1,000 'elite' elites each. After these 7,000 soldiers entered the territory of Shinno, they hid in the valley.

Around the fire, Liu Xiu, Pang Tong, Wei Yan, Sha Moke and Huang Hu sat around.

Pang Tong's eyes flashed with a 'fine' light, and he said: "Lord, according to the news found by the sentinels, Zhang Ren has held out for six days, and the troops under his command have almost been exhausted. According to our calculations, Zhang Ren's strength is indeed about the same. Tomorrow, the Cao army will attack the city, and Zhang Ren may be difficult to hold on. Our soldiers can also be ready for action. ”

Wei Yan was high-spirited and said, "Lord, the last general is already ready. Five thousand 'elite' sharp, they will definitely kill Cao Ren in one battle. ”

After six days, the soldiers under Cao Ren's command also suffered heavy losses.

Of the 20,000 troops under Cao Ren's command, after six days of fighting, only more than 10,000 people remained intact in combat effectiveness, and the rest of the soldiers were more or less wounded.

Liu Xiu's eyes narrowed, and he said, "According to the news sent back by Jinyiwei, there is still an army stationed in Yuyang County, which should be Cao Cao's soldiers who pressed the formation. As for Cao Cao's large number of troops, they should also be constantly deployed, and they will soon enter Wanxian County and then Yuyang County. Tomorrow we rescue Zhang Ren, and we will definitely encounter Cao's interference. ”

Pang Tong looked confident, and said: "Lord, according to the result of Zhang Ren's defeat, the other party is a 'fine' sharp soldier. So tomorrow, Cao 'Cao' will definitely send Qi Yu to stop the lord. There is no doubt about this. ”

Liu Xiudao: "Now, let's make a final deduction to avoid any mistakes." ”

He discussed with Pang Tong and Wei Yan, carefully analyzed the plan he had set before, and only after ensuring that the strategy was correct, did he stop the deduction.

Liu Xiu looked at Huang Hu and asked, "Huzi, do you know your task tomorrow?"

Huang Hu smiled and said loudly: "Don't worry, my lord, the Flying Tiger Camp will definitely not disgrace you." Although it is a battalion of a thousand flying tigers, it definitely accomplishes the task. ”

Liu Xiu looked at Shamoke again and asked, "Shamoke, have you remembered your mission?"

Shamoke said angrily: "Rest assured, the lord will guarantee the completion of the task." The 1,000 barbarian soldiers under the command of the last general are all 'elite', and all of them are ready. ”

Liu Xiu nodded, waved his hand and said, "Okay, since that's the case, let's all rest separately." ”

The moonlight sprinkled in the valley, and the hazy moon was shrouded, and the valley had a layer of mist, as if it was a smoke cage. Liu Xiu leaned against a big tree and closed his eyes to rest, his thoughts had already flown to tomorrow's war.