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Chapter 618 Disappointment
It didn't take much thought for Zhou Zhi to win Zhuyang, Yinxian, and Rangxian counties.

Now the Jin army fears the Qin army like a tiger. When they saw the Qin army's flag, the people and the defenders all dispersed.

This is also where the propaganda of Sima Zhaohe and the nobles came.

The Qin State is a tyrant, and the Qin army is a tiger and a wolf, but if the city is broken, no dog or chicken will be left behind...

Zhuyang, Yinxian, and Rangxian did not have many elite soldiers.

Zhou Yi's momentum was overwhelming, so he naturally had to follow the trend, let Liu Yin defend the new city, and lead five thousand Jingbu cavalry to continue westward.

Sima Zhao did not move when he took down Zhuyang, but he did not move when he took down Yin County.

It wasn't until Rang County was captured that the Jin army made any movement. Sima Liang, the governor of Jingzhou stationed in Xinye, sent his general Liu Qi and cavalry governor Jingyan to lead an army of [-] troops to counterattack slowly.

Sima Lun in Wancheng also led 2 people to attack.

At this time, Zhou Zhi had finished resting, and immediately abandoned Rang County, and Wuqian Buqi went straight to Liu Qi's department by virtue of his horse advantage.

As soon as Liu Qi saw the menacing Qin army, he ordered Cavalry Governor Jing Yan to be the vanguard, leading [-] infantry to face the Qin army, while he hid behind and watched the changes.

Zhou Zhi seized the opportunity and launched a fierce attack.

Jing Yan's three thousand infantry were defeated on the spot, and the defeated army charged Liu Qi's main line. Liu Qi turned around and ran away, and was killed by the rebel army.

Zhou Zhi drove straight in, using his advantages on foot and cavalry, and drove the defeated army straight to Xinye.

Sima Liang was shocked and asked Wancheng for help.

After Sima Lun captured the empty Rang County, he immediately reported victory to Wancheng, claiming to defeat the Qin army and regain the city...

In Wancheng, Sima Zhao's expression was gloomy.

In fact, he knew exactly how many troops the Qin army had.

It is more clear that the Qin army is only harassing and restraining.

That's why he sent his two younger brothers to make military achievements and add two more pillars to the Sima family's country.

It's just that from Sima Yi to Sima Gan, Sima Liang, Sima Xun, and Sima Lun are all wine bags and rice bags, and even the children of the clan, Sima Ban and Sima Lian, are mediocre people...

The only one that can be used is to guard Sima Jun in Xuchang.

After Sima Zhao's spiritual energy reached Sima Zhao, it took a sharp turn for the worse.

As for Sima Yan, his ambition obviously exceeded his ability, and he went one step further with the elite of the gentry than himself.

There are more and more things that make Sima Zhao unhappy.

Five thousand Qin troops can turn the world upside down under the nose of a 10,000+ army.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to delay, we should quickly wipe out this group of Qin thieves!" Shi Bao simply considered the topic from a military point of view, and it was also purely Sima Zhao's consideration.

But Sima Zhao glanced at Shi Bao.

As a confidant, Jia Chong had to say at this time, "This Qin army is just a suspicious army, cheering for the Wu army. How can our army move lightly? Xinye and Fancheng are strong cities with heavy troops stationed. It can be held."

"The two countries are fighting, not only for the territory, but also for the people's hearts and morale. The Qin army is so rampant, and the [-] troops are helpless. How do the generals and people in Xiangyang and Xinye feel? Why don't the army go south, retake the new city, and block the Qin army? Yong, you can also protect Jingzhou with your wings." Shi Bao cupped his hands and said.

Jia Chong wanted to persuade him again, but Sima Zhao stood up, "Zhong Rong, how many soldiers and horses do you need to retake Xincheng?"

Without Xincheng County, Nanyang would have no gates, Qin Jun could come and go freely, and he could still contact Wu Jun.

The pressure on Xiangyang increased.

Conversely, if the new city is occupied, the Han River will still be under control, and Ding Feng's navy will be at a disadvantage.

At that time, Huang Zuyin occupied the upper reaches of Jiangxia, and Jiangdong, who was in the lower reaches, attacked for several years before destroying him.

Shi Bao cupped his hands and said: "[-] troops, within three months, they will surely go to Xincheng!"

Sima Zhao raised his brows, [-] troops would be fine.

But when it fell into Shi Bao's hands, there were some problems.

Zhong Hui's rebellion made Sima Zhao still feel stuck in his throat.

[-] troops for three months...

Sima Zhao glanced at Jia Chong.

Jia Chong shook his head secretly.

There are not many elites in the Chinese army, and they can't stand the toss.

Seeing the faces of the two, Shi Bao knew that it was impossible to agree. In fact, the [-] army is still a conservative estimate.

The Qin army has at least [-] troops in Xincheng, and there are [-] cavalry from Wu Guo and Zhou Zhi on the outskirts. [-] troops are by no means too many, and three months is by no means long.

At that time, Zhuge Ke's 20 army attacked Hefei New City for a year without conquering it.

"Your Majesty..."

Shi Bao looked at Sima Zhao sincerely.

At this time, there were soldiers outside the door to report: "Report to the king, Fancheng asks for help, the four armies of Ding Feng, Shi Ji, Buxie, and Wuyan are attacking Xiangyang, and ask the king for reinforcements!"

Everyone in the hall turned pale.

Xincheng County is just a border county, and Xiangyang is an important town in Jingxiang. If Xiangyang is lost, there is no point in taking Xincheng.

"Jia Chong listened to the order and led an army of [-] to assist Xiangyang!" Sima Zhao's eyes fell on Shi Bao's face, and he slowed down, "Shi Bao is joining the army, so send troops immediately!"

"Follow the order!" Jia Chong was originally full of bitterness. This errand was difficult to handle. It was Zhou Zhi and Ding Feng's. If something went wrong, he, the number one dog in Luoyang, would be at an end, but listen After Shi Baowei joined the army, he was overjoyed and secretly thought that Sima Zhao was sympathetic to others.

The success of the matter is attributed to the main general Jia Chong.

If things fail, you can throw the pot away...

"I obey the order..." Shi Bao is an old man, and he has some understanding of the filth between the two. Jia Chong went out to kill the emperor in the street for Sima Zhao, and Sima Zhao rarely killed him in order to protect Jia Chong. Thank you world.

The two of them are like ducks in water...

But Shi Bao chose the path by himself, even if he was kneeling, he still walked it.

Sima Yan, who was silent at the side, was thoughtful.

The attack and defense of Xiangyang City has reached the most critical moment.

When Ding Fengqin arrived at the foot of the city, it was like a big banner. When he stood there, the morale of the Wu army there was high, as if he had endless strength.

This elite team was trained by Ding Feng himself, and he followed him in many years of war, and he was regarded as his nephew on weekdays.

When everyone fell down, the muscles on Ding Feng's face twitched.

However, in order for Wu Guoneng to continue for another 30 years, he had to do so.

In 30 years, perhaps under the blessing of the heavens, a lord descended to suppress the powerful families inside and attack powerful enemies outside, sweeping the world just like Emperor Wulie and King Huan of Changsha did back then.

However, as great as the hope, there is as great a disappointment.

"Report to the general, the infantry general suffered heavy casualties, retreat from the siege!" The scout panicked to report.

Ding Feng's face darkened.

Even if Xiangyang is taken, the territory belongs to Shi Ji and the credit goes to Ding Feng. Of course, the Bu family will not sacrifice their elite trilogy here.

"Report to the general, the top general was defeated, and was repelled by Wang Yi himself! Only Gohiko Xicheng is still attacking." The scouts brought worse news.

On the city wall, Wei Jun had already recovered, and more and more Wei Jun rushed to help Beicheng.

Ding Feng gritted his teeth.

This battle is not for his own future, but for the continuation of Soochow!
Ten years, no, maybe five years later, the gap in national strength between the North and the South will be further widened.

At that time, it will not be a battle between the Eastern and Western Weis, but the division of Soochow first!
Even at this moment, they are still fighting and calculating!

"General, let's take a breath for the brothers!" Shen Ying, bruised and covered in blood, knelt in front of Ding Feng.

The morale of the surrounding soldiers had already been exhausted, and they looked at Ding Feng pitifully.

Ding Feng sighed, looking at the red river surface, maybe it was blood, maybe it was reddened by the setting sun, "Take a day off and continue tomorrow!"

(End of this chapter)