My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 422 They are all my beloved relatives and friends! The trend of strangulation of water has been achieved!

Under heavy pressure, Eji gave in.

E Ji is a local, and he knows very well that Xiang Yan's ability is far beyond what he can compete with.

With only four thousand soldiers and horses, E Ji did not have any confidence to withstand the attack of Xiang Yan's troops alone.

Just as Huang Ping said.

Bringing reinforcements into the city is a short but controllable risk.

To fight against Xiang Yan's troops alone with four thousand soldiers and horses is a long and uncontrollable danger.

Coupled with Wu Cun's tendency and Huang Ping's determination, E Ji had to choose the former!

"The hanging basket was thrown down!"

"The people in Dengcheng have never given up on us. We can be saved!"

"Quick! Get on the hanging basket!"

From a distance, I saw the hanging basket being thrown off the city wall, and the remnants of Zhou Kuo's troops were flying towards Dengcheng.

When he got closer, he threw his body directly into the hanging basket as if he were sprinting to the finish line.

When the rest of the defeated army saw that the gondola had been robbed, they did not want to wait for the next one. Instead, they directly grabbed the edge of the gondola or grabbed the rope, yelling and cursing and refusing to let go.

Seeing the chaotic scene below the city, Eji felt slightly relieved.

At least until now, these soldiers have behaved as a normal defeated army should.

But E Ji was still not completely reassured, but said in a deep voice: "Recite this general's order that all defeated troops must abandon their weapons."

"If anyone is carrying weapons, shoot them!"

The defenders at the top of the city were afraid that the defeated army would not be able to hear clearly, so they passed on Eji's order at the top of their lungs.

All the Chu soldiers holding the hanging basket threw away their weapons without hesitation, and even their swords were decisively abandoned.

Eji was finally relieved and ordered in a solemn voice: "Assemble a thousand spearmen to the west wall to surround the place where the defeated army climbed into the city. Don't slack off!"

"Crossbowmen obey orders!"

"The Chu army outside the target city fired three rounds."

"Buy time for me, Junpao Ze!"

The crossbowmen who had been waiting all night quickly formed their formations, raised their Qin crossbows and aimed at the Chu troops who were chasing them outside the city.

"Boom~~~"

The bowstring clanged, driving thousands of arrows to shoot towards Qu Che's men, causing considerable casualties.

Qu Che ordered without hesitation: "The front troops are ahead and charge straight at the wall of Deng City."

"Go to the camp first and carry the ladder, and follow closely behind the front army."

"The Chinese army will follow."

"Kill Qin Dog!"

Thousands of Chu troops roared angrily:

"Kill Qin Dog!"

And in the east of Dengcheng, even louder calls sounded at the same time.

"Kill Qin Dog!"

The battle suddenly became more intense.

Two thousand Qin army crossbowmen stood on the city wall, throwing crossbow bolts at the outside of the city.

Qu Che's and Douzhan's troops ignored the casualties and even used elite soldiers in armor as the vanguard to charge desperately towards the city wall carrying crossbow bolts!

"Quick!" Eji shouted in an anxious voice: "Common people, hurry up and pull!"

"The rolling stones and the wooden stones are in place!"

The civilian husband pulled the rope with all his strength and pulled the more than ten Chu soldiers who were falling from each rope up to the city wall.

Both Wu Cun and E Ji nervously estimated the distance between the Chu army and "Zhou Kuo"'s troops.

Finally, under the watchful eyes of the two men, Qu Che's vanguard troops had rushed to the city, holding shields to protect the first camp and began to set up ladders!

Eji said without hesitation: "We can't wait any longer!"

"Once the Chu army follows the defeated troops and rushes into the city, it will definitely have an impact on our army."

“Don’t lose the big for the small!”

After all, there is still Qin army outside the city.

And Deng Cheng's offensive will inevitably hurt the Qin army.

At this time, the order to attack could only be given by Wu Cun.

Wu Cun said in a deep voice: "E County Lieutenant, you will command the defense of the city!"

"I'm here to escort the defeated troops!"

Although this order still has the suspicion of shirking responsibility, fortunately Wu Cun did not hesitate this time.

E Ji shouted: "Fall the rolling stone!"

The huge stone was pushed down the city wall by the civilians and smashed down on the ladder.

Eji ordered again: "The spearmen come forward and guard the battlements!"

After giving the instructions, Eji looked warily towards the direction where the defeated army was ascending the city.

There, Wu Cun put on an anxious and worried expression, walked forward quickly, and asked loudly: "Where is the Lord of Five Hundred on Tuesday?"

Zhao Xiang, who was covered in blood, walked towards Wu Cun with the support of a village commander, and looked at Wu Cun angrily: "County Magistrate Wu, you really almost harmed the general!"

"We are here for reinforcements, how can Magistrate Wu sit back and watch our troops being slaughtered by the enemy outside the city!"

"If the Chu army hadn't had some intention of playing tricks on us and lowering Deng Cheng's morale, I'm afraid the general would have given up!"

Wu Cun cupped his hands and said: "Military orders are as powerful as mountains, and laws are as powerful as prisons. I also respect the laws of Qin and act according to military orders."

"Don't blame me if I expect five hundred on Tuesday!"

Zhao Xiang obviously wanted to say something, but in the end he just sighed: "The general also knows that Magistrate Wu is acting in accordance with the law."

"What I said just now is just because of the ups and downs of many innocent soldiers who died in battle."

"I hope Magistrate Wu will forgive me."

"Does Magistrate Wu want to inspect our army's weapons and verify our army's identity?"

"The general will definitely cooperate!"

The smile on Wu Cun's face was a little more sincere.

This general is quite easy to talk to!

Wu Cun said in a warm voice: "I can understand the five hundred on Tuesday. I am really grateful."

"I'm really sorry for you guys!"

"After this battle, I will hold a big banquet in Dengcheng to apologize for your sins!"

After saying this, Wu Cun waved his hand, and the Qin army, which had already surrounded the defeated army, stepped forward vigilantly, preparing to verify their identity.

Zhao Xiang shook his head: "There must be a banquet." "Apologizing is just a joke."

"We should thank County Magistrate Wu for trusting us."

After finishing his words, Zhao Xiang glanced at Xiang Rong who was supporting him.

Xiang Rong glanced at the audience from the corner of his eye and spoke loudly:

"This kindness must be repaid with a high official and generous salary!"

The moment the words fell, all the soldiers who were standing inside the broken army bent down and took out a dagger from their boots.

Wu Cun's eyes were attracted by Xiang Rong: "I don't know yet, who is this?"

Xiang Rong grinned: "The last general is..."

Letting go of Zhao Xiang, Xiang Rong strode forward, directly passed through the defensive circle of soldiers on Wu Cun's side, and suddenly grabbed the skirt of Wu Cun's clothes with his left hand!

"Captain Dachu!"

Taking Wu Cun's sword from his right hand, Xiang Rong held the sword against Wu Cun's neck.

"Xiang's Xiang Rong!"

At the same time as Xiang Rong made his move, the troops inside broke out and charged out with daggers.

"kill!"

Eji's heart trembled violently.

The scene you least wanted to see happened!

Eji's mind went blank, but he instinctively ordered: "Stab!"

This command had no target.

But it’s like what Reveille is to veterans.

All the spearmen holding spears stabbed their spears in unison!

"what!!!"

The hundreds of defeated troops who were the first to rush out were turned into hedgehogs by the forest of spears.

However, there were more than ten defeated soldiers who ducked to avoid most of the spears, and used their daggers to barely block the spears that stabbed their vital parts, and then endured the pain and charged towards the Qin army.

In an instant, a fierce offensive and defensive battle broke out on the city wall!

Xiang Rong held Wu Cun hostage, but his tone was very gentle: "Wu County Magistrate is a descendant of the Wu royal family. Isn't it possible that he has the intention to die for Qin?"

"In the past, your Majesty led Dengcheng to surrender to Qin, but Qin wanted to appoint someone else as the county magistrate of Dengcheng."

"If I had not been recommended by the elders of Dengcheng, I would not have been able to become the county magistrate of Dengcheng."

"When Magistrate Wu was about to succeed, Qin wanted to interfere. If the elders of Dengcheng hadn't still supported Magistrate Wu, it would be someone else who would be Magistrate Dengcheng today."

"Of course, how long can the support of the Dengcheng elders last?"

"County Magistrate Wu, you don't want your son to fail to become a county magistrate, right?"

Wu Cun felt secretly bitter in his heart.

Sure enough, E Ji was right!

This defeated army is indeed deceitful!

But no problem.

Wu Cun suppressed his nervousness and spoke as calmly as possible: "I am being held hostage by you, but Captain Xiang is also in danger."

"Even if I am killed, my soldiers can still kill Captain Xiang on the city!"

"Chu Shangzhu also doesn't want to see his eldest son die in the city, right?"

Xiang Rong's sword blade moved slightly, cutting the oily skin on Wu Cun's neck, and his voice turned cold: "Does County Magistrate Wu want to die for Qin Xiao?"

Wu Cun said in a deep voice: "I will take the salary of Qin and enjoy the position of county magistrate, guarding the land for Qin!"

"Qin, treat me well!"

Wu Cun suddenly changed the subject: "Is it possible that Chu State would give me such preferential treatment?"

Xiang Rong smiled: "When Dengcheng belongs to Dachu, the magistrate of Dengcheng will still be the magistrate of Wu."

"The next Dengcheng County Magistrate will be the descendant of Wu County Magistrate, and this will be the case for generations to come!"

But Wu Cun said unsatisfied: "My family members are all in Xianyang City. If I ask for surrender, my family members will be severely punished!"

"They are all my beloved relatives and friends!"

"I still need the position of county captain!"

As long as he masters the two positions of county magistrate and county captain at the same time, Dengcheng can become Wu Cun's one-stop shop!

Unfortunately, the sword tightened again, and Xiang Rong said coldly: "Someone has already asked for the position of county magistrate."

"If Magistrate Wu is dissatisfied with his desires, he may suffer from it instead."

Wu Cun was slightly startled, then suddenly looked at Huang Ping.

I saw Huang Ping holding Qin Sword, slowly approaching E Ji!

Wu Cun smiled bitterly.

If I had known this, I should have surrendered as long ago as the Chu State candidate offered to protect his position as county magistrate for generations to come!

After all, I was too greedy!

Wu Cun sighed helplessly and shouted loudly: "All soldiers, put down their weapons, kneel down and ask for surrender!"

E Ji shouted angrily: "Let's see who dares!"

"Now the county magistrate has been captured, and everyone in Dengcheng is listening to me..."

Before he finished speaking, Eji suddenly felt a chill in his heart.

E Ji lowered his head in disbelief and saw a blood-stained sword blade growing out of his heart!

Turning his head again, Huang Ping with a cold face came into E Ji's eyes.

"you!"

"It is shameless to betray the country and surrender to the enemy!"

Huang Ping drew out his long sword and looked at E Ji with contempt: "How can the son of a servant and a pariah be worthy of being on the same level as me!"

There was a hint of sadness and ridicule in Eji's eyes.

Even if he climbed up to the county captain step by step through his military exploits, he was still just a pariah in the hearts of these old nobles!

He seemed to understand why Huang Ping rebelled and why Wu Cun surrendered so quickly.

"It's a pity that Lord Wu An killed too few people in the past!"

After uttering the last words in his life, Eji fell to the ground unwillingly.

Huang Ping stood where E Ji had stood and shouted loudly: "Listen to my orders."

"Abandon your weapons, kneel down and ask for surrender!"

The night was finally pierced by the rising sun.

The black bird flag of Qin that was erected at the top of Deng City has been replaced by the flag of Chu.

Standing on the bow of the ship, looking at Deng Cheng with the new flag in the distance, there was no surprise in Xiang Yan's eyes.

"The land of three rivers has been taken, and the potential to choke the water has been achieved."

Xiang Yan turned his gaze to the east: "Mr. Chang'an, how do you want to break this urn?"

(End of this chapter)