Jiuxi

Chapter 474 Chapter 472 [Elegy]

After all, Jiuqu Village is not a tall and solid city.

During the nearly two hours of fighting, the officers and soldiers of the Feiyun Army performed extremely tenaciously, worthy of the name of the Iron Army they had always enjoyed from Huaizhou to Dingzhou.

However, this Jing army also possessed terrifying resilience. The Bone-Destroying Ground divided the soldiers into four groups and attacked in turn, giving no chance for the Feiyun Army soldiers to breathe.

Regardless of the ordnance, armor, morale, fighting power or the physique of the soldiers, Jingjun is not inferior to Feiyun Army, and even surpasses it in some aspects. There is no doubt that they are the real elites under Qing Yugong's command, and more importantly, they are Occupy an absolute advantage in military strength.

Especially when a thousand armored troops were thrown into the battlefield by the Bone-killing Army. These sharp soldiers, who had been tempered by countless battles and were extremely good at fighting in battle formations, rushed up the city wall, doubling the pressure faced by the officers and soldiers of the Feiyun Army.

As the leader of this armored army, Sakhalin certainly knew how to destroy the enemy's morale as quickly as possible, so he had his eye on Lin Shicheng from the moment he climbed onto the city wall.

At this time, the soldiers around the two men were locked in a hand-to-hand fight. Sakhalin's second sword struck his head, and Lin Shicheng was unable to retreat.

Looking at General Jing Lian, who was as tall as a giant tower, and feeling his increasingly heavy legs, Lin Shicheng showed no fear at this moment.

He suddenly raised his spear to block the attack. At the same time, he advanced instead of retreating and took a big step forward with his right foot.

The long knife slashed down, and the terrifying force directly cut off the gun body, and then chopped it on Lin Shicheng's shoulder.

This knife is so deep that you can see the bone.

Lin Shicheng's body swayed, but he did not fall. Instead, a sad smile appeared on his face.

A sharp dagger appeared in his right hand. At the moment when the two bodies were close, the dagger stabbed out quietly and stabbed hard into Sakhalin's ribs.

Saharin's eyes were about to burst, and he immediately let out a roar like a wounded beast, raised his foot and kicked Lin Shicheng in the chest.

Lin Shicheng flew backwards, his face as pale as gold paper and his mouth full of blood, but there was no panic in his eyes, only satisfaction.

Sakhalin felt dizziness coming over his mind. He looked down and saw that where the dagger had penetrated, his blood had turned black.

He walked toward Lin Shicheng with a knife, but after only taking three or four steps, his burly body collapsed forward.

Seeing this scene, Lin Shicheng's face showed an expression that seemed to be crying and laughing. He felt the rapid passage of life in his body and realized that death was coming.

"Captain!"

"Captain!"

The officers and soldiers of the Feiyun Army finally joined forces to defeat a group of armored troops brought by Sakhalin, and then rushed to Lin Shicheng's side, all shouting sadly.

"Jiuqu Village cannot..."

Lin Shicheng looked at his most trusted lieutenant. Blood kept pouring out of his mouth. He used his last strength to grab the man's hand and said the last three words: "No...can't...throw it away!"

The captain gritted his teeth and said, "Follow the order!"

Lin Shicheng slowly closed his eyes and lowered his right hand weakly.

The soldiers around him had no time to grieve and didn't bother to wipe the tears and blood off their faces, because the enemies were still rushing up.

They could only hold on to their weapons like Lin Shicheng and rush towards Jing Jun.

Either kill the opponent or be killed by the opponent.

But they won't take a step back.

On the Jingjun position in the north outside the village, Mie Gudi stood on the lookout car, observing the battle situation in the distance with an expressionless face.

He saw that his own soldiers were gradually gaining the upper hand, and he also saw that the Southern Qi defenders showed extraordinary courage and strength. This was indeed an opponent he had never seen before, and it was much stronger than Zhao's army last year.

The death of Sakhalin also came into his sight, but the expression of Xiangyin, the great Xiangyin of the Xiashan Army, did not fluctuate at all. He was like an emotionless hunter, with only the word victory in his eyes.

When he saw all the armored troops swarming up the city wall, he ordered again: "Blow the drums, the whole army will attack, and capture Jiuqu Village. Inform the prince behind that our troops can move out."

"Follow the order!"

Several heralds responded in unison.

As the powerful and high-pitched drums sounded again, countless Jingjun roared and rushed towards Jiuqu Village. The gradually gathering armored troops also fought their way out and opened the north gate of Jiuqu Village.

A mile away to the north, the flags of Jingjun's army were fluttering in the wind as far as the eye could see, and the cavalry and infantry were lined up in more than a dozen square formations.

In the Chinese army formation, Qing Yugong sat on a tall horse, while Qing Yuzhongwang stayed beside him respectfully.

Qing Yugong listened to the sound of drums coming from the south and said calmly: "What are your thoughts on this battle?"

Qingyu Zhongwang muttered: "Father, our army has suffered heavy losses."

This is natural. The officers and soldiers of the Feiyun Army have the advantage of being in a commanding position. In the first half hour of the attack, the elite of the Jing Army resisted various killing methods on the city wall and almost used their lives to fill a path. Throughout the ages, sieges of the city have This is also the case in most battles.

After experiencing the setback of the fall of Heluo, Qingyu Zhongwang knew very well that the strength of the Southern Qi border army was not weak at all, so he had tactfully advised his father before.

Qing Yugong knew his thoughts well and said calmly: "This battle must be fought like this. We have suffered too many defeats in the past two years. If we don't have a strong victory to boost the morale of the army, we will not be able to prepare for the subsequent war." Produce a positive impact. On the battlefield, conspiracies can only be used as aids and cannot be regarded as the right path, otherwise the army will lose its soul. You must remember that war is not a child's play, sacrifice is inevitable, and the key is sacrifice. Is it valuable?”

Qingyu Zhongwang said in awe: "Yes, father."

Qing Yugong looked at the south and continued: "If you want to break the hard shell of the Southern Qi frontier army, in addition to overall strategic planning, you must be more tyrannical and brave than them. Bonekilling Land understands this truth better than you, So I chose to let him take charge of the attack.”

A look of shame appeared on Qing Yuzhong's face. While the father and son were having a conversation, Jingjun, who had received the military order, dispatched three square formations and rushed south along the Dingfeng Road. They wanted to follow the soldiers and horses under the Bonekiller to completely occupy the entire Jiuqu Village.

Not long after, another herald galloped over and said hurriedly: "Prince Qi, our army has not yet completely controlled Jiuqu Village. A large number of enemy reinforcements appeared in the south of Jiuqu Village, attacking Feiyun." It is roughly estimated that there are nearly 10,000 people under the banner of Song Shifei."

Qing Yugong nodded and said with some emotion: "Song Shifei may seem rude and straightforward, but his sense of smell on the battlefield is quite sensitive. He can be regarded as a general."

He turned to look at Qing Yu Zhongwang and ordered: "Take your cavalry with you. If the enemy retreats, wait until they leave Dingfeng Road. You will cooperate with the infantry of Bone Killing Land to outflank and defeat the main force led by Song Shifei." "

Qing Yu Zhongwang said decisively: "The last general will take orders!"

Inside Jiuqu Village.

Although Lin Shicheng took away Sakhalin's life during his heroic sacrifice and greatly inspired the defenders, there are many things in this world that cannot be solved by willpower alone.

Under Jingjun's almost crazy attack, the defenders' positions were moved from the city wall to the stronghold, and then they were constantly squeezed southward by the opponent.

As the north gate was opened by the Jingjun Iron Armored Army, the fall of Jiuquzhai became an irreversible fact.

To the south outside the stronghold, Song Shifei came with the main force of the Feiyun Army. Looking at the chaotic scene in the stronghold ahead, he felt the murderous aura soaring into the sky, and many people had angry evil spirits on their faces.

A step too late.

Captain Wei Wenyi looked at Song Shifei and said eagerly: "General, we must take back Jiuqu Village!"

Blood filled Song Shifei's eyes. After taking a deep breath, he issued an order that no one expected: "Access the soldiers in the stronghold and retreat southward!"

Since joining the army, he has been famous for his bravery and fearlessness in life and death. Under his influence, the officers and soldiers of the Feiyun Army have also developed this style. Otherwise, it would be difficult for the defenders in Jiuqu Village to maintain their morale in such a disadvantaged situation.

So when he directly gave the order to retreat, the generals around him were all surprised.

"What are you doing standing still? Prepare to retreat immediately!"

Song Shifei shouted angrily, and the others immediately woke up.

The main force of Feiyun Army did not get too close to Jiuqu Village. Two thousand elites and only one thousand cavalry came forward to rescue the defenders who were forced to retreat.

A moment later, when countless Jing's troops poured out of the stronghold, the generals of Feiyun Army realized how wise Song Shifei's decision was.

The situation has exceeded their imagination. There are definitely not only one or two Jingjun troops in the north of Jiuqu Village, but at least tens of thousands of Jingjun core members.

In other words, the real target of Jingjun's attack was not the southwest of Dingzhou or the northern part of Jingzhou, but the Dingfeng Road that they had been unable to attack before!

After picking up the comrades who had withdrawn from Jiuqu Village, the Feiyun Army quickly retreated to the south, from Song Shifei to every ordinary soldier below. They had never encountered such an embarrassing moment in the past two years.

Of course, the Jingjun infantry and cavalry would not allow them to retreat south easily. They passed through Jiuqu Village and directly bit their tails, and the two armies immediately launched a pursuit battle.

A quarter of an hour later, the main force of Feiyun Army was still unable to get rid of Jing Jun's vanguard. If this continued, they would undoubtedly fall into a desperate situation.

"General, this is not the way to go! General, please give an order. The last general will lead a thousand men to break off the rear and block the enemy for the retreat of the army! After passing this narrow road, even if our army wants to cut off the wrists of strong men, there is nothing we can do!"

In the biting wind, Wei Wenyi stood in front of Song Shifei with red eyes, a tragic look on his face.

Song Shifei's lips trembled slightly. This tiger general who had never hesitated in dozens of battles, looked at the trusted general he had brought out with his own hands, and Lin Shicheng's handsome face flashed in his mind - he had already heard from the surviving defenders of Jiuqu Village at this moment. Learned the news of Lin Shicheng's sacrifice.

He knew that Wei Wenyi was right. The narrow road south of Jiuquzhai was the only road that could be blocked by divided troops. Once the two armies left Dingfeng Road and entered the vast area to the south, the advantages of Jingjun's cavalry would be fully exerted. The Feiyun Army, which was mainly infantry, couldn't escape even if they wanted to.

But cutting off the queen at this time means that Wei Wenyi and his thousand soldiers will definitely die.

Song Shifei was by no means an indecisive person. He just never thought that one day he would leave his soldiers behind.

Wei Wenyi had tears in his eyes and said sadly: "General!"

Song Shifei gritted his teeth and said, "I will definitely avenge you!"

"Thank you, General!"

Wei Wenyi said no more and rode north.

"Wei is honored to die with you all today!"

He led a thousand men under his command to turn decisively and go against the main force of Feiyun Army.

The soldiers knew the outcome of this battle very well, but they knew even better that if the main force of the Feiyun Army was entangled and surrounded by the enemy, it would be the end of the entire army.

Some were sad, some were roaring, and some were trembling.

Under the leadership of Wei Wenyi, they sang the war song of the Qi frontier army.

Spread your legs.

Rush to the north.

Rush towards Jing Jun who is rolling along the Dingfeng Road.

Block the opponent's way forward.

No regrets despite death.

(End of this chapter)