Shuhan

Chapter 258 Liu Chan accepts his fate!
In the middle of the night, Xinxi City is shrouded in a quiet darkness, and the sky is full of stars, like the Milky Way spreading in the night sky.

There was no one in the open space in front of the city gate, only when the breeze blew by, the slightly flickering torch flames gave off a faint light, reflecting a faint halo.

The city gate is tall and the thick city wall looks more majestic in the night.The turrets and arrow towers on the city wall stand quietly, looking like sleeping giants, guarding the city.

The environment outside the city is equally quiet, and the occasional chirping of insects is particularly clear at night.The moonlight shines on the earth, reflecting a silvery spot, as if it is a layer of silver gauze spread on the earth.

The distant woods cast a blurry reflection under the moonlight, like a black ocean, quiet and mysterious.

The breeze blows and the leaves rustle, as if it is the symphony of nature at night.

The road outside the city gate stretches out in the moonlight, and the winding path winds away, leading to unknown distances.

It's really quiet inside and outside Xinxi City.

However, there were people on the city wall who had not yet fallen asleep.

Zhang Bao was naked and gathered in front of a food table, eating a newly caught wild boar leg.

"Who is that? Get that jug of wine quickly."

"promise."

The city guard captain hurriedly bent forward and held a jug of wine in front of Zhang Bao respectfully.

"This centurion is so arrogant! He actually dares to order the captain to serve wine. I think he is tired of living."

The new soldier who was newly recruited into the city defense army muttered in a low voice, but the veteran soldier beside him heard it.

"Don't say anything. Although General Zhang has become a centurion now, he will be promoted to a higher rank in the future. Don't you know who he is?"

After being scolded, the new soldier suddenly no longer dared to underestimate Zhang Bao.

"you're right."

Zhang Bao listened to the words of the old soldiers teaching the new soldiers.

"Of course I haven't been in this centurion position for a long time. You, a little pawn, dare to laugh at me from the side. If you don't drink this bowl of wine, I will definitely cause trouble for you!"

The soldier was so worried that he had no choice but to swallow the bowl of wine wholeheartedly. His face turned red instantly.

"Good man, you will work under my account from now on. How about being my personal guard?"

Centurion's bodyguard?

The new soldier really didn't know Zhang Bao's identity. He just joined the army because he couldn't afford food. He was from the country.

"Team rate, let me think about it."

"You kid, are you still considering such a thing?"

The old pawn next to him gave him a bang on the spot.

"Hurry up and meet General Zhang. He is the son of the king's sworn brother. Being able to work under him is a blessing you have earned over several lifetimes."

After speaking, he whispered in the new recruit's ear and said, "He is His Highness's brother-in-law. You must seize the opportunity."

He didn't know anything about being a king or becoming a sworn brother.

But when it comes to His Highness, he understands it very well.

The Crown Prince of Hanzhong was a god-like figure who had a vision when he was born, and he came specifically to save the people of Han Dynasty from fire and water.

I heard that a woodcutter was chopping firewood in the mountains, and he actually cut out a sacred tree with the savior of Runan and the prince of Hanzhong.

This person is related to the Crown Prince of Hanzhong, and his future will definitely not be bad.

After thinking about it, he immediately knelt down on one knee and said to Zhang Bao: "I am willing to lead the team."

"What kind of gangster, what kind of team leader? Calling me a general, this is called serving the general."

There were a few more bumps on the head, and the new soldier felt aggrieved, but he had to change his mind.

"I am willing to serve the general!"

"Hahaha~"

This silly look actually made Zhang Bao laugh.

On weekdays, he is always in the military tent, but rarely eats and drinks with the soldiers.

This time it is devolved to the grassroots level, so we need to have a good experience.

If you don't know soldiers, how can you lead them well?
Perhaps this is His Highness’s good intentions?

but
Pity.

The military adviser went to capture Baoxin this time, but he didn't bring him with him, otherwise, he, a centurion, would have to be reinstated in a few days.

Rushing to kill on the battlefield is the most rewarding thing.

Suddenly, a breeze blew by, and the fire on the top of the city swayed, almost extinguishing.

At this moment, a black shadow quickly flashed, like a night ghost, rushing up from outside the city wall to the top of the city.

That is Cao Xiu.

Tonight, he led five hundred dead soldiers of the Wei army and tried to attack Xinxi City under the cover of darkness.

Behind him, more and more dead soldiers in night clothes climbed up the city wall with claws.

However, as soon as Cao Xiu climbed onto the city wall, he was attracted by the noise on the city wall.

He looked up and saw bright lights on the top of the city. A group of Han soldiers were drinking and having fun. Among them, a heroic shirtless man was leading the crowd to laugh loudly.

This person is Zhang Bao, his eyes are like torches, revealing an unparalleled ferocity.

"The thieves dare to attack the city. You are so brave. You will die!"

Seeing Cao Xiu breaking in, Zhang Bao did not hesitate, roared angrily, and rushed towards Cao Xiu with a silver gun in hand.

His figure was like lightning, and he quickly killed Cao Xiu.

How could this bud be so crazy as to smoke in the city without resting in the middle of the night?

I thought I would just climb up the city wall today to deal with some cats and dogs, but unexpectedly a powerful enemy appeared.

But as the saying goes, when we meet on a narrow road, the brave wins. Now that we are here, let’s fight!
Cao Xiu didn't show any weakness, he held the ring-shaped sword tightly in his hand, faced Zhang Bao's attack, and charged forward.

clang clang ~
Mmmmmmm!
The swords, lights, spears and shadows intertwined, the moves were as powerful as breaking bamboo, and the momentum was astonishing.

Zhang Bao's marksmanship was sharp and ruthless, with every move carrying a murderous intent, while Cao Xiu was steady yet cunning, cleverly avoiding Zhang Bao's attacks. After several rounds, no one could do anything to anyone.

But anyone with a discerning eye can clearly see that the balance of victory is gradually tilting towards Zhang Bao.

"Come on!"

"The thief wants to attack me. Have you asked your grandfather about me?"

Behind Zhang Bao, the soldiers on duty in the city today rushed forward and fought with the dead soldiers of the Wei army in night uniforms.

All of a sudden, the sound of swords clashing, roars, and screams could be heard endlessly.

boom!
At this time, the soldiers on duty in the city lit the signal flare.

With a bang, the fireworks of signal flares exploded on the city.

In just an instant, the entire Xinxi City woke up.

"not good."

This was originally a simple sneak attack, but unexpectedly, he encountered a ruthless person. Once the signal flare was fired, let alone killing him to open the city gate, when enemy reinforcements arrived, he would become a corpse on the city. .

Cao Xiu no longer hesitated, and immediately slashed his head with a sword to find room for him to retreat. He retreated to the city wall, pulled up a thick hemp rope, and swung toward the bottom of the city.

Zhang Bao couldn't let him get what he wanted, so he immediately used his spear to slash at the rope hooked by the three claws. After two strikes, the rope broke, but he didn't hear any screams from below.

He snorted coldly and had no choice but to let go of the leader first and kill the fish that slipped through the city.

Within a quarter of an hour, the city was filled with dense corpses, mostly dead soldiers of the Wei army wearing night uniforms. However, there were also many casualties among the Han soldiers.

For example, just now he and Zhang Bao were drinking together, and almost all of those who entered the battlefield immediately died.

The new soldier had already become a corpse that was still warm before he joined his tent.

However, there was no sentimental look on Zhang Bao's face.

He has seen too many scenes of life and death.

The more you read, the less you feel and your heart becomes hardened. "If there is a sneak attack by thieves, there must be traces of Wei troops outside the city. Report this news to Your Highness immediately, and order all the defenders in the city to wake up and prepare defensive equipment. The 3000 people in the city will be divided into three groups. If the thieves attack, One song is responsible for stabilizing the situation in the city to prevent thieves from causing chaos, one song is responsible for defending the city and resisting the Wei army's offensive, and the other song is for backup to support everywhere at any time!"

Zhang Bao was considered a battle-hardened general. In just one sentence, he arranged all the matters for the defense of the city.

"promise!"

With the centurion's military order from Zhang Bao, the whole city started to move in an instant.

Under the city, just as Zhang Bao expected, torches appeared one after another.

Every torch is a Wei soldier.

The light of the torches is not dazzling, but the combined light of tens of thousands of torches can turn the night into day.

Capture the king and behead him?

Ah!
Zhang Bao sneered, have you asked your Grandpa Zhang?

under the city.

Cao Xiu walked to the torch army formation with a dark face and saw Lu Chang riding on a war horse.

"The city is heavily guarded. The sneak attack was not successful. That Zhang Bao was still drinking there in the middle of the night. General Lu, I'm afraid there's something wrong with this."

fraudulent?

Lu Chang shook his head and said: "Just now Zhongda sent me a message that the main force of the Han army is in Baoxin. Now Baoxin city has been captured by Zhuge Liang, and all the grain and grass stationed in Baoxin have been lost. Zhongda has occupied the Han military camp. The stronghold will block the way for the Han army to return for reinforcements, but the time is limited. We can no longer think about it at this moment. We must capture this city as quickly as possible and take the head of Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong. Otherwise, tonight The plan will be destroyed!"

Baoxin City had been destroyed. Although Cao Xiu was surprised, he did not ask why.

As Lu Chang said, if nothing is gained tonight, then the Wei army in Runan will be truly weak.

Apart from anything else, how can the army last long if the food and grass are gone?

Just kill Mr. Liu!

Victory is still on their side, and the situation in Runan, and even the situation in the world, will change!

As long as Liu Chan is in Xinxi, even if there is an ambush, he will attack.

It is not too late.

Lu Chang immediately began to order an attack on the city!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The sound of war drums under Xinxi City reverberated loudly. Zhang Bao on the top of the city had a firm gaze and a fighting spirit in his heart. He thought: The so-called Wei army's attack on the city was just a meritorious service given to him in vain.

"shoot!"

The crossbowmen who had been organized by Zhang Bao to defend the city immediately bent their bows and shot arrows.

Whoosh whoosh!
For a time, crossbows rained down from the city wall, and arrows were fired at the attacking Wei army intensively. However, Lu Chang's army had been given a death order. His army was charging like a rainbow, either holding round shields or hiding. Behind the siege equipment, they kept approaching the new city wall.

Lu Chang was wearing black armor and riding on a tall horse. He held his silver spear high and commanded his soldiers. The soldiers were making a loud noise.

Under the city, siege vehicles, ladders, battering rams and other siege equipment were like giant beasts, roaring and hitting the city gate. Stones and arrows on the city wall fell intensively, but the defenders still guarded the city wall tenaciously, constantly Shooting at the Wei army attacking the city.

Boom~
Barrels of kerosene were poured down from the city, and then ignited by rockets, forming a line of defense. It was unknown how many Wei troops who were attacking the city were burned to death. The ladders and chariots were all ablaze in an instant.

Zhang Bao stood at the top of the city. He held a sword tightly in one hand and kept giving orders with the other hand, boosting the morale of the defenders.

"That's it, hold on, reinforcements will come soon!"

The crossbowmen at the top of the city kept pulling strings and releasing arrows, and the rain of arrows was like weaving, shooting down many Wei troops who were besieging the city.

It is a pity that because the Wei army attacked the city too fast, the golden juice has not been collected and boiled. Otherwise, it will definitely make life easier for these Wei army.

However, Lu Chang's army still did not stop. Under the heavy fire, the siege equipment hit the city wall one after another, and the defense on the city wall was gradually weakened.

On the ladder chariot, the Wei army finally rushed to Xinxi City.

One.

two.

ten.

Hundreds!

Broken city.

It's like the city is about to be destroyed.

However, with the addition of the reserve troops in the city, the Wei troops who rushed to the city were quickly killed one by one.

But the Wei army was like a wave in the river. The wave in front died on the beach, and the wave behind them rushed up again.

endlessly.

Even though the reserve troops joined the ranks of defending the city, they were unable to really drive the Wei army down the city.

"Tune a song in the city, too!"

Stabilizing the situation in the city is indeed important, but if the city is lost, what is the use of stabilizing the situation in the city?

3000 people joined in the battle to defend the city, and the situation in Xinxi City was stabilized.

"Death to Lao Tzu!"

"Runan is the Runan of my Runan people, not your Wei country, ahhh!"

"Keep Xinxi and protect His Highness!"

The battle was in full swing, with drums and shouts ringing at the top and bottom of the city. Blood and flesh were flying everywhere, and there were constant casualties.

Even though Lu Chang pushed all the elites up, the progress of the siege was forced to slow down due to the quick response of the Han army.

The inside should be in harmony with the outside, and the inside should be in harmony with the outside!
Lu Chang, who was directing the battle below the city, also had an anxious look on his face.

It is necessary to capture Xinxi tonight and take the head of Liu Gongsi. After tonight, there will be no such chance.

The situation in Runan is good or bad.

Is the future of Wei Guo bright?

It all depends on tonight.

Lee Kee.

You haven't taken action yet?

In Xinxi City.

In the governor's mansion of Runan County.

Li Ji's eyes flickered. In front of him, there were already three sturdy sergeants wearing cotton armor.

"Master Fu, the Han army guards patrolling the city have all been attracted to the city. This is a once-in-a-lifetime plan. Give the order quickly!"

"Yes! As long as the Lord of the Palace gives the order, more than [-] people and I can break through the palace and take off the dog head of Liu Gongsi, the King of Hanzhong. This is an unparalleled feat!"

Seeing that Li Ji was still hesitating, the third one also spoke.

"Once there is chaos in the government office, the defenders on the city will be shaken. When Xinxi is captured, we will be able to survive. The sin of the government's surrender will be washed away in one day. What are you still thinking about!"

"I"

Li Ji opened his mouth, but didn't dare to give an order.

"Humph!"

The strong sergeant in cotton armor at the head snorted coldly and said: "Even if the governor does not resist, we and three hundred people with swords in hand have gathered in the governor's mansion. At such a critical moment, if we are captured by Hanzhong The Crown Prince has learned that the prince of the palace will inevitably be blamed for his crimes and will inevitably die in the end. Your family members in Luoyang have not been convicted yet, so don’t hesitate any longer."

Either way!

It's just a death.

In the current situation, if he doesn't listen to these three people, he will die, but if he listens to them, he still has a chance.

"In that case, capture the government office and take the head of Xiang Shang, the crown prince of Hanzhong!"

Hearing this, the three burly sergeants were overjoyed and immediately led Li Ji out. At the door, the Li family members and retainers who had been summoned early rushed towards the government office after Li Ji gave the order.

The arrow is on the string, and it has to be fired.

Li Ji's eyes also flashed with a bit of ruthlessness.

Liu Chan, just take your life!
I, Li Ji, took my wealth from your life!

(End of this chapter)