After more than half a month, the two armies defeated most of the enemy troops, and the rest of them were also frightened, and some ran to find the only remaining main force, but more ran to the west.

Because the west is their own country, if they run to that side, they can not only survive, but also get food to eat.

After fighting for more than half a month in a row, after clearing the enemy troops on the periphery, Zhao Long and Xie Xing also came to the location of the last enemy army.

The largest city in the western part of Qinchuan.

Cliff City.

Mangya City is located in a plateau basin in the western part of Qinchuan, and is a rare flat place on the western plateau of Qinchuan.

The city is located in the center of the basin floor, and outside the basin floor is the endless barren mountains and deserts, it is a lonely city.

The geographical location of Mangya City is quite good, suitable for human survival, and there are two large lakes in the northwest and southeast outside the city, which provide fresh water resources for the city.

In addition, there is a large area of salt pan salt pond outside the city, which has also become the economic pillar supporting Mangya City, and the amount of green salt transported to the Central Plains every year is extremely large.

Of course, salt is a state monopoly, and the common people and landlords here have their own pastures to graze their cattle for a living.

and, secretly mining illicit salt.

Before the enemy arrived, the lord of Cliff City ordered the ranchers to drive all their cattle, sheep and horses into the city, although it would make the city crowded and smelly, but it was better than being slaughtered and eaten by the enemy outside.

Outside the city, an army of more than 100,000 surrounded the city, besieging the city during the day and starving and sleeping at night.

The defenders of the city defended the city during the day and ate and slept at night.

After all, there are so many cattle, sheep and livestock, and there is not much forage to feed, and starving to death is starvation, so it is better to slaughter them and give them to the soldiers to eat, so that they can have the strength to defend the city.

The Western Regions Alliance outside the city also seemed to know that they were destined to not be able to break this city, so they pretended to attack the city every day.

The two sides are just going to waste it.

The people outside the city control the water resources of the lake, and the people in the city have grain, beef and mutton.

The two sides spent so much to see whether those in the city would die of thirst or those outside the city would starve to death first.

Even if there were wells in the city, it would be difficult to supply the drinking water of so many residents and cattle and sheep in the upper city.

On weekdays, people have to draw water from outside the city to drink, not to mention that there are so many cattle and sheep in the city now.

The people of the city are thirsty and smoking.

People outside the city are hungry and their stomachs are acidic.

The two sides have been exhausted like this, and they have been consuming, waiting for someone to come over and end this war of attrition.

It's autumn, and the temperature is still very high due to the strong ultraviolet rays on the plateau and the lack of rain in the area.

On the northern wall, the county guards were waiting for the soldiers with their soldiers.

There are only 20,000 soldiers and horses in Mangya City, because it is a border gateway, there are more soldiers and horses, plus the soldiers and horses who withdrew after the defeat on the surrounding fortresses, it is barely enough to make up the number of 20,000.

These days of siege warfare have caused a lot of losses in soldiers and horses, and there are only more than 10,000 left, all of which are pulled to the city wall, and they can barely be completely defended.

Fan Kuan, the county guard, has been the pioneer these days, and every day in the city defense battle, he personally holds a bow and arrow, releases arrows towards the city, and shoots the enemy.

Originally, he was just a county guard who relied on his connections to get to the top of the position, but because of his bad conduct, he was impeached and transferred to this remote and wild place to be the county guard.

At this point, he still did not change his nature of corruption, bribery, and pleasure, which led to

However, when the enemy army arrived, Fan Kuan changed his previous lazy style, first took out all the weapons in the treasury to replenish military supplies, and then drew young and strong people from the people to form a militia to help defend, vigorously and resolutely, and strictly governed the army, so that the army here regained its combat effectiveness.

Moreover, he also distributed all the money he had embezzled over the years to the soldiers and militia who defended the city, and took out a part of it to buy food from the people.

His style made the soldiers look at him with admiration, plus Fan Kuan took the lead, he was wounded by two arrows, and he did not go down the city wall, vowing to live and die with the soldiers.

He was asked why he did it.

He said that it was not right that he was corrupt and bribed, but he would not force the people to death, and if the enemy army invaded, the people really had no way to live.

He said that no matter how bad he is, he is also a person of Dachuan, and the mountains and rivers of Dachuan must not fall into the hands of the enemy.

He said that if he wanted to surrender, he would have his soldiers cut off his head first, and he also made a note.

He said, "He can die, but the city cannot be lost."

He said, seal the city gates, and fight to the death.

Encouraged by him, the prefect also took out part of his own money, plus the money from the government treasury, to buy cattle and sheep from the ranchers, and slaughtered them for the soldiers to eat.

Instead of taking the opportunity to expropriate the people for grain, grass, money, and labor, they adopted a more gentle attitude.

The two great masters did this, they could not draw bows and cut people, they could also help carry stones and wood, carry supplies, and help cook.

Those ranchers are also very interested in selling their cattle and sheep at low prices, they say, as long as there are enough cattle and sheep left, the industry can be restored in the next year, and all the rest will be slaughtered and eaten.

Under the single-mindedness of the soldiers and civilians in the Vast Cliff City, the hundreds of thousands of troops outside were stunned and failed to step on the city wall!

Fan Kuan stood up to the big sun and stared at the enemy troops below.

Originally, he was pampered and chubby, but in the past month or so, he has been tanned black by strong ultraviolet rays.

The person also lost a lot of weight.

One of the benefits is that he can put on armor that he couldn't wear before.

The enemy troops under the city began to camp again, carrying ladders and preparing to attack the city.

Although it is unlikely that the enemy army will attack in, every time I see the dense enemy army, it is still very oppressive.

Fan Kuan, who had a dry mouth, swallowed his saliva with difficulty, touched the kettle on his waist, and didn't pick it up after all.

"Old Fan, Old Fan."

Hearing the voice from behind him, Fan Kuan turned his head to look and saw that it was the prefect who came.

Fan Kuan showed a rare smile and said,

"Yo, this Lord of the Unknown Mansion is here, rare guest, why did you come up to the city wall today."

"Hey, look at what you're saying, I'm not worried about the battle situation, and I want to come over and help."

"Your prefect sits at home and doesn't make trouble, it's the biggest help."

"Yes, I don't like to hear what you say, if the enemy army attacks the city, my more than 200 pounds, jumping from the city, can't I also kill two enemy soldiers."

The prefect patted his big belly, took out a gourd from behind him, and handed it over,

"Here, moisten your throat."

Fan Kuan took the gourd and sighed,

"The soldiers are also thirsty, so let's save this little water."