Han Shizu

Chapter 693 Pan Mei defends the city
In Liyang City, a low-intensity offensive and defensive battle has come to an end, and more than two hundred corpses have been added to the moats and ponds under the city walls.Amidst the crisp sound of gold ringing, the soldiers in front of the city retreated quickly, each and every one of them seemed to have been pardoned, and their faces were full of images of survivors after a catastrophe.

Flags and arrows were scattered under the city, and another ladder to attack the city was damaged, poured with kerosene, and it was burning, emitting thick black smoke.The east city is the main attack direction of the Chu army. After a long time of attack, many cracks have appeared everywhere, but the essence has not been damaged, and it can still be relied on. The package is tight.

Behind the thick female wall, the guards of the Han army had already let out a burst of shouts, watching and sending off the rebels who fled in embarrassment.The two officers even drew their bows and set up their arrows, competing to shoot and kill the enemy soldiers hanging behind.The officer who won suddenly laughed wildly, and said to the officer beside him: "Horse face, next time you go to the brothel, you have to stand outside the door and wait for me!"

The officer, as the name suggests, has a long horse face, which is very distinctive.He missed the last arrow and was already angry. Hearing what he said, he became even more irritable. He spat out and cursed: "This gang of bandits runs really fast!"

Turning his head to look at the winner, he refused to admit defeat, and said, "After this battle is over, you are still alive, and a certain family will definitely serve you well!"

"Don't worry, a certain family's life is hard. You must live well, but it doesn't matter if you die. If you die, I will find a lady to go to your grave."

When the surrounding soldiers heard it, they booed immediately.

"Shut up, general!" At this time, the battalion commander of Dongcheng leaned up and interrupted the two viciously: "Take your people and go down to the city to rest!"

"Yes!" Immediately became serious.

After a period of attack and defense, the defenders on the city became more and more comfortable.Soon, under the command of the officers, there was another intensive defense change and preparation, the city gate opened, and hundreds of civilians even had the time to go out of the city to clean up the corpses.

On the Guanlou, Pan Mei personally patrolled, not letting go of any details. Along the way, the officers and soldiers saluted respectfully. The envoy Pan, who was ordered in danger, has won the hearts of the soldiers through the offensive and defensive battles during this period of time. Majesty has also been established.

"Emissary!" The battalion commander approached and reported: "The casualties are counted. Eight people were killed, 8 were seriously injured, and 13 were slightly injured. The bandit army lost at least 25 corpses, and the number of injured is even more difficult to count!"

"This bandit army seems to be getting weaker and weaker. The attack is weak and morale is low!" The battalion commander looked very optimistic, and smiled at Pan Mei, showing contempt for the attacking Chu army in his words.

Over the past few days, every time the Chu army attacked, it was more embarrassing than the last time, and the troops retreated and dispersed quickly. Like today, within an hour, they left some corpses as usual and retreated.

"It's not that the enemy army is weak, it's the weak brigade they use!" Pan Mei kept a peaceful mind, she didn't see any arrogance, she just shook her head slightly: "The bandit army that rushed to the city a few times recently fought without any rules. , it all depends on blood and bravery, and how old and weak. If you invest in elite soldiers like the previous three times, and want to repel them, it will not be so easy!"

In fact, this time the Chu army took the initiative to attack Liyang, only relying on the pressure on the city defense a few days ago when the troops were in full swing.Only those few days were the most intense and bloody offensive and defensive, but within three days, more than 400 defenders were killed.When she was most nervous, Pan Mei even took part in the battle with a knife to boost morale.

However, since then, the Chu army's offensive has been getting worse day by day. Up to now, it is more like putting on a show and completing daily tasks.As news from the north continued to spread, the morale of the Chu army outside the city dropped even further, as if they were half dead.

As an opponent, Pan Mei discovered some unusual information from it.

"What does the envoy mean to say that the enemy army is deceitful?" Hearing what he said, the battalion commander couldn't help asking.

"According to my observations, Yang Shifan seems to be consciously reducing the investment of elite veterans in the last few attacks, so the attack of the bandit army is getting weaker and weaker, making it easier for you to defend the city!" Pan Mei analyzed calmly with sharp eyes: "Don't look at the corpses lying all over the city, and the blood-stained ditches and pools, but the dead are all weak soldiers, and the elites have not lost any more! Tell me, what is the purpose of the enemy's doing this?"

"Could it be that you are afraid after hearing the news from the north? Don't dare to devote yourself to it?" the battalion commander guessed.

"Maybe there is a reason!" Pan Meiyou said, but her eyes became more and more serious: "But in my opinion, the main purpose of Yang Shifan is to consume our weapons and paralyze our army. I have heard it before. Among Zhou Ni's subordinates, Yang Shifan has the best military strategy, otherwise he would not be allowed to lead the army to attack Liyang independently. Now it seems that this person does have some talent, and he is trying to plot against me, Pan Mei!"

"Your Majesty thinks that the thieves intend to preserve their strength and then concentrate their forces to attack us?" The battalion commander was a little disbelieving: "This is unlikely! That day, their entire division came, and their troops were fighting vigorously. We blocked it. Now they have fought hard for ten days, they have lost a lot and their morale is low, how can they break through the city?"

"Of course not!" Pan Mei's tone was also very sure, with a cold smile on the corner of her mouth: "However, over the past few days, my soldiers guarding the city, from officers to soldiers, have become increasingly arrogant, contemptuous and relaxed, and look down on the enemy. It’s nothing. Arrogant soldiers are easy to lose! If tomorrow, Yang Shifan suddenly threw his elite soldiers who had rested for many days into a city battle and attacked with all their strength, would you be able to stop them?”

"This" battalion commander realized this, and couldn't help but take a deep breath: "The bandit army has such a scheming mind!"

I was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, I smiled and said: "Since the envoy has detected the conspiracy of the bandit army in advance, what is there to be afraid of?"

"Do you know what to do?" Pan Mei, who had been standing for a long time, finally moved her body and stared back at him.

"I immediately strengthened my defenses and asked the brothers below to be alert to guard against bandits. I think some soldiers are indeed a little careless!" The battalion commander responded quite quickly.

"Okay!" Pan Mei showed a satisfied look, and patted her on the shoulder: "After this battle is over, you will be rewarded with a promotion, but remember to buy me a drink!"

"Yes!" Hearing what he said, the battalion general's voice was much higher, and a bright smile appeared on Huang's face, and everyone was a bit more energetic.

"However, don't be too nervous!" Pan Mei always had a reassuring calmness, as if everything was under control, and said lightly: "Even if Yang Shifan has plans, there is not much time left for him! Yang is not a good place, the longer it is delayed, the more dangerous it will be!"

As she said that, Pan Mei couldn't help turning her head, looked north, and let out a soft breath.He is already in his thirties, and it is time for his career to advance. However, guarding such a city cannot fully display his talents.Just like the emperor's expectations for him, Pan Mei also longs for a bigger performance stage.

"Arrange the sentry post to prevent sneak attacks by bandits! I'll go to the other three gates to check!" Pan Mei gave another order and hurried away.

There were originally 700 officers and soldiers in the city, but except for some key points left behind in the city, only 700 people could be invested in the city defense. After ten days of fighting, only about [-] people were injured in the battle.With this force, Pan Mei spent a lot of painstaking efforts to defend the city in the face of several times the enemy.

The main forces were stationed in the east city, but they did not dare to relax at all in other directions. Pan Mei was even more concerned about Yang Shifan's presence in other places and launched a surprise attack on him.After all, the rest of the city guards were mixed with many new young men who took up arms as assistants.

Compared with the calm and calm Pan Mei in Liyang City, the situation of the Chu army camped on the banks of the Lishui River is even worse than what outsiders imagined.

It was another failed attack. Compared to the frustration of other generals, Yang Shifan was still able to hold on. He even laughed a few times: "Everyone, don't panic, the more arrogant the defenders are, I've succeeded!"

(End of this chapter)