nucmednet Chapter 355 The weather suddenly changes
Chapter 355 The weather suddenly changes
The State of Liang took Dingbian City so easily.
Just as they promised, there was no conflict between Zhao Hong and them.
The people in the city still live their ordinary lives as before, as if nothing has changed.
The only noticeable difference was that the flag of the King of Border Control was flying high at Zhao Hong's place.
However, the title of Border Guard King was bestowed by the State of Liang.
Without bloodshed, the wish was achieved so easily.
Today, there are troops stationed by the State of Liang in Shangjun, and Yanzhou is only 400 meters away from Dingbian.
If the two places sent troops at the same time, taking Yanzhou would be as easy as taking candy from a baby.
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Three days after Dingxi, the county magistrate Mao Yiheng led the people in the city and slowly set out on the road towards Dongweizhou Prefecture.
The journey required crossing three counties. When people heard that they were refugees from Dingxi, they knew that Dingxi must have encountered a disaster, so they followed the fleeing team eastward.
Qian Dazhuang, who stayed in Dingxi, led more than 30,000 combat-capable soldiers to defend the city.
"My fellow men, the Qiang soldiers are coming with overwhelming force. Only by holding our ground tenaciously can we survive.
When we retreated, I asked Magistrate Mao to organize the people in the city to remove all the door panels and beams to make weapons for us.
We've even built a second line of defense in the rear. "We'll hold on for three more days, and reinforcements will surely arrive." Qian Dazhuang's eyes were firm, his words resounding.
"Defend our homeland, or die!"
Listening to the defending general's passionate speech, the soldiers below shouted in unison, their voices shaking the sky.
"A mighty victory!"
"A huge victory!!!"
Morale remains high, like a raging fire that never stops burning.
Qian Dazhuang looked at the group of iron-blooded soldiers under his command, his heart was like a surge of waves, and he was filled with emotion.
Some seriously injured soldiers have been taken away by the team organized by the county government. Those who stayed behind had no choice but to fight to the death with no way of retreat.
"Dong dong dong..."
The war drums on the city wall suddenly sounded, roaring like thunder.
The enemy army once again launched a fierce siege.
In the military camp, Qian Dazhuang stared at the heavily guarded city walls, feeling anxious and restless, like an ant on a hot pan.
In this battle, I wonder how many brothers will shed their blood on the battlefield and die on horseback.
After this battle, the situation of defending the city will become increasingly difficult and dangerous.
This made him very worried.
Where are the reinforcements?
Perhaps, there will be no reinforcements at all.
Letting the people evacuate was a helpless move, as this would deprive their army of subsequent reinforcements.
Qian Dazhuang stood quietly in front of the military tent, and the deafening shouts and cries of killing outside the city came into his ears intermittently.
Soon, soldiers came rushing over to report.
"Report, the Qiang soldiers at the west gate have launched an attack on the city."
"Report, enemy troops have appeared at the south gate and are ready to attack the city."
"Report, our troops at the north gate have engaged the Qiang bandits in fierce combat, hand to hand."
"Report!..."
When Qian Dazhuang heard that a large Qiang army was attacking the city from the east gate, he immediately realized that the enemy reinforcements had arrived.
"Pass the order down quickly. We must rely on the advantage of the city wall and hold on to the death. The city must not be lost today. Wait until night and we will seize the opportunity to break out." Qian Dazhuang looked solemn and gave the order decisively.
Now that the enemy's reinforcements have arrived, today will undoubtedly be a life-and-death battle.
Fortunately, the people in the city have evacuated. The only thing they can do now is to try their best to delay time.
one day.
Including last night, there should be enough time.
Qian Dazhuang was secretly calculating in his mind.
The soldiers who came to convey the message took the order and left.
He glanced at his personal guards and lieutenant generals and said in a deep voice, "We have no more reserves available now. If any of the city gates becomes critical, we will personally oversee the battle and delay it as long as possible."
"We are willing to go through fire and water for the general, and will not refuse even if it means death!" The guards shouted in unison, the sound like a tide.
These five hundred personal guards are Qian Dazhuang's last trump card, and there are no more reinforcements.
The defenders on the city wall all knew what was happening, and at this moment they had no choice but to fight to the death.
The first round of attack was fierce, and the enemy seemed to be aiming to consume their city defense supplies.
Immediately afterwards, the second round of attack followed.
In one morning, there were two consecutive rounds of fierce attacks, and the number of people participating in the siege was increasing each time.
The objects thrown down from the city wall were of all shapes and sizes and in a disorderly manner.
There are door panels, bed frames, as well as tables, chairs and benches.
Jars and pots filled with burning kerosene were smashed down on the Qiang soldiers attacking the city, and then torches were ignited, forming a blazing barrier.
The fire was raging and the smoke was billowing, covering the sky and the sun.
Seeing this, the Qiang soldiers had to retreat temporarily.
After lunch.
Qian Dazhuang climbed up the city wall to check the damage.
The soldiers had frowns on their faces and looked exhausted, but when they saw the general coming, their eyes instantly lit up with a fiery fighting spirit.
"General, the enemy failed to capture the city wall." A newly promoted centurion reported with his chest puffed out and his head held high, his face full of pride.
"Very good." Qian Dazhuang nodded slightly and praised, then looked in the direction and saw that there were very few supplies left on the city wall.
"Go, dismantle the rows of demolished houses and throw them under the city immediately. Make sure to keep the fire under the city going." Qian Dazhuang gave the order decisively with a sharp gaze.
Qian Dazhuang's order made the soldiers a little confused for a moment, but military orders were like mountains, and they could only carry them out without hesitation.
Soon, everyone came carrying a bundle of strips that looked like firewood.
"Throw some down to reignite the fires burning below the city. We must not give the enemy any opportunity to exploit the situation."
The soldiers instantly understood the general's intention, gritted their teeth, and threw short pieces of wood towards the city.
Black smoke billowed up, and the pungent smell of burnt flesh filled the air.
But being able to stop the enemy's attack, even if it smells bad, is better than losing your life.
However, the good times did not last long.
In the afternoon, it started to drizzle.
"It's so damn unlucky! It's almost October, why is it raining?" Someone looked at the sky and couldn't help cursing.
The walls, which were scorched hot by the raging fire, began to collapse in some places due to the continuous erosion of rain.
This situation was learned by the Qiang general Dai Gongshan.
"God is helping us. If we don't attack the city now, when will we?" He laughed wildly and waved to his men, "Go, quickly bring Chief Daraxinbu here. We will attack the city this afternoon."
The rain was quite heavy just now, but now it has gradually subsided.
"Xinbu, are you aware that there are breaches in the walls of two of the city gates? Not just one. This is a godsend opportunity. This afternoon, you and I will each lead a team and we must capture Dingxi City."
When Daraxinbu heard this, he felt a little hesitant.
"Ashan, would it be more appropriate to wait until tomorrow, after the rain stops, to attack the city?"
"No! It's raining, so the enemy's fire attack will be difficult to carry out. Only by attacking now can we reduce our casualties."
Daigongshan had made up his mind, and Daraxinbu had no choice but to agree. He turned and walked out the door, and then he heard the loud horn of assembling the troops.