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Chapter 298: Tooth for tooth, the enemy camp is on fire (Chapter 4K2)

The setting sun is like blood, hanging diagonally in the sky, dyeing the sky a bright red.

Rivers of blood flowed up and down the city walls, contrasting with the red sky.

On the top of the city, Lu Zhi straightened up stubbornly.

He looked at the thieves retreating slowly and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At the top of the city, he personally braved arrows and stones to hold on for a day. At this moment, his face and hands were stained with blood.

But he did not take a break like other Northern Army soldiers.

This loyal and brave old general still sticks to the front line, directing the civilians to repair the city defense.

"Teacher, leave this to me. Please take a rest." Liu Bei said respectfully, clasping his fists.

Lu Zhi looked back and saw that the student was also covered in blood and nodded invisibly.

But it's so difficult because they lack effective countermeasures.

Although the fire in the city has been extinguished, the damage to the buildings in the city is quite serious. It is difficult for them to easily demolish the houses on the spot and collect materials for reinforcement.

Continuing to build now is just a desperate struggle. At the same time, these stone machines are used to distract the opponent's stone machines and reduce the downward pressure on the city wall that is being bombarded intensively.

They knew the power of Su Yao and his men.

Su Yao and his men were active on the battlefield on the four walls all day long.

However, in the face of Liu Bei's persuasion, Lu Zhi shook his head again, with a worried look on his face.

"We must find a way to deal with the thieves' stone carts." Liu Bei murmured.

"Xuande, if we continue to attack and defend with such intensity, I'm afraid part of the north wall will collapse in a few days."

In order to defend their homeland, but at the same time they were angered by the indiscriminate burning of the city by the bandits, the civilians were very enthusiastic about their work. They were all tired after a long day, but their movements were better than when they were besieged the city a few days ago. Also neat.

"Su Junhou has decided to attack tonight!"

It can be seen just by looking at the equipment of his soldiers, as well as the well-prepared and endless siege methods.

It’s true that you are very good at fighting, but during the day, weren’t you the ones who worked the hardest and ran the hardest?
As the last line of defense, serve as a reserve firefighter.

The exhausted soldiers let out a cry of surprise.

However, these people's efforts had little effect.

However, no matter in terms of scale or power, this urgently built fortification is no match for the stone-laden rebels under the city.

All this made the progress of city defense renovation extremely difficult.

If you want to really solve those stone-producing cars,
Liu Bei took a deep breath, raised his head and said:

Lu Bu, Xu Huang, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and other generals each led a team and were responsible for an area. They ran wherever there was danger. Not only did they rush to rescue the city wall, they also participated in some firefighting and evacuation in the city when the city wall was safe. Work.

"what?"

Although Lu Zhi has now ordered people to build stone machines on the city wall overnight to counterattack.

In today's offensive and defensive battle, those previously built stone machines were also the first targets to be destroyed.

When a city wall is breached, it often brings a devastating blow to the morale of the soldiers and civilians defending the city.

In their opinion, this is simply a stupid way to die.

He understood that what Lu Zhi said was true, and he was even a little optimistic.

Standing on the city wall, looking at the direction of the enemy camp, Lu Zhi's eyes were full of worry.

On the plain city wall, although the civilians tried their best and repaired the wounds of the war day and night, the damage to the city defense was still serious.

This rebel Zhang Chun was worthy of being the leader of the rebels who caused so much chaos in Youji and defeated countless counties.

However, this time, the student was modest and daring, and his performance of many meritorious deeds still made him somewhat satisfied.

"By then, I'm afraid there will be a more bloody and bitter battle."

To be honest, Lu Zhi was quite unfamiliar with Liu Bei in front of him.

This is certainly the most effective solution.

Everyone around Liu Bei fell silent when he spoke frankly.

As for the current situation of Pingyuan City, especially the condition of the city wall, how long it can withstand it is a very serious question.

He knew that the thieves would not give up and might launch a more violent attack at any time.

Liu Bei lowered his head and listened to the teacher's words with the same expression on his face.

It was far from being as easy to deal with as the yellow scarf thieves Lu Zhi had faced before.

"You mean night attack?!"

If it hadn't been for this experience of fighting side by side, he probably wouldn't have been able to remember having such a student.

Now it seems that if he wants to stand firm and wait for reinforcements, waiting for the coalition forces from various places to come and drive back these traitors together, it may not be as simple as he expected before.

Especially when the enemy has such a huge numerical advantage, this must not be allowed to happen.

Pingyuan County is too small. Located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, Pingyuan City is not a military fortress, although they have worked hard to strengthen it before.
However, now facing the fierce offensive of the rebels, especially the hundreds of catapults, which intensively threw boulders at several sections of the city wall, cracks and small-scale collapses still appeared in many sections of the city wall.

It was at this moment that Su Yao realized deeply that fortunately he had accepted Liu Guanzhang and reorganized the Huben army.

Otherwise, faced with this sudden police situation that was besieged from all sides, he alone and the little wealth of the Bingzhou Army spread over such a vast battlefield would not be able to save him.

But, even so, by the end of the day, everyone was already tired.

There is no condition to attack at all.

This is something that the Northern Army generals saw very clearly.

Even if we take ten thousand steps back and insist on attacking, how could the thieves be unprepared for those precious stone carts?

That was a siege camp with nearly 200,000 troops. How could it be so easy to succeed in a night attack?

You may not even be able to touch the campsite where the stone car is placed.

At most, if the night attack is successful, it will only be harassing and killing at the edges, but it will not be of much use.

The profit and risk ratio of this attack is really too different.

No, absolutely not!

At the same time, in the bandit camp.
"That little thief will attack tonight!"

"Cheer up, everyone!"

"Don't make any mistakes!"

Zhang Chun, in the camp after withdrawing his troops, urgently arranged the night garrison work.

After listening to his order, all the soldiers complained incessantly.

It was also a hard day, and they did not expect to be arranged to keep vigil. They also gave various reasons to explain that the Han soldiers were tired and could not attack at night. There was no need to engage in a large-scale war. Just strengthen the security.

However, Zhang Chun said:
"Bastard!"

"The situation has just improved today, and you are all drifting away?!"

"Think about it for yourself. Considering the arrogant and domineering style of the little thief named Su, how can they give up so easily after being blocked by us in the city and suffering a hidden loss?"

"You can be sure that he won't follow suit and launch a night attack on us?"

"You know, these stone-casting chariots are the culmination of my hard work for the past half month. Whether we can capture the city depends entirely on them. There is no room for error!" There must be no room for error on the stone-casting chariot!
Zhang Chun's words made all the soldiers fall silent. They actually knew very well that their commander's concerns were not unreasonable.

Su Yao's performance was so eye-catching that no one could ignore his influence. They did not dare to easily underestimate the courage of this young general, nor could they ignore the terrifying impact of him and his elite cavalry.

So, after a period of silence, all the soldiers took the order and went to defend to the death, always alert to the crisis coming from the night.

Zhang Chun also specially arranged here for yesterday's general Chu Jian, who was brave and decisive and forced Su Yao to retreat with a strong crossbow, and he personally led the elite to take charge of the stone chariot position.

Even in order to ensure that everything was foolproof, Chu Jian urgently moved the stone-launching truck at nightfall and laid a terrible ambush in the original position.

Except for a small amount of genuine stone carts covered with linen cloth, all the others under the linen cloth were fake goods built up with wood and stones.

In order to allow the Han army to enter here, they also deliberately weakened the frontal defense along the way.

But on the contrary, around this ambush position, trenches, horses, and large crossbows for defense are all available.

There was even some fire oil sprinkled on part of the ground. As long as a spark went up, a wall of fire could be pulled out to block its path.

At the same time, other generals who were ordered were also secretly raising troops in the camp, staring with big eyes in preparation.

As long as those Han troops rushed here, when they found something was wrong, they would ambush and attack from all sides!
At the same time, the stone generators who are ambushing the real position in the distance will show their power and thunder will fall from the sky.

Chu Jian's plan can be said to have been unanimously approved by Zhang Chun and others.

They all praised him for his intelligence, courage, wit and reliability.

They didn't believe it. Under this arrangement, how could those Han troops survive?
That red-robed warrior named Su, even if he were the Overlord, would be smashed to pieces by the Heaven's Punishment Strike, or would be buried in the billowing flames and thick smoke.

Soon, under the cover of night, the intense arrangements were completed.

It can be said that everything is ready and a dragnet has been laid. Just waiting for the Han army to attack, they will eat you up and wipe you clean!

By then, this Han army's most elite field mobile force, which has been plaguing them, will be completely wiped out by them.

After the plain city loses such support, it will be like that weak virgin, reduced to a plaything in their hands, allowing them to take and ask for anything, and to be polite and flattering.

Even, in order to encourage the soldiers to fight bravely, Zhang Chun specially ordered that the sword should not be sealed for three days until the city was broken!

Except for the fact that he must capture the faint king alive, Zhang Chun doesn't want any other people, property, or property!

At this moment, everyone was so excited that they screamed.

"Hey, I heard that there are many dignitaries and ladies among the emperor's entourage, and there is even a princess?"

"Bah, look at your future. Women are so interesting. Even if you turn off the lights, they won't be the same."

"Hey, if you can, that's a girl you've never had a chance to look at, let alone touch, in this life. You still can't stand it. If you don't want a woman, what do you want?"

"Money! I want that treasure. When I go in, I have to fill a bag with it first. Whoever stands in my way will die, and the same goes for you kid!"

The soldiers waiting in ambush in the trenches were eagerly looking forward to the future after victory, and they were gearing up and impatient.

They even glanced at the gate of Pingyuan City every once in a while and complained about how the Han soldiers were cowards and didn't dare to come.

At this time, Chu Jian and other generals would be happy that the soldiers' morale was available, and at the same time comfort them a little, asking the soldiers to wait patiently.

However, after waiting for a long time, Su Yao's army has not yet arrived.

Time passed by minute by minute, and enthusiasm was consumed bit by bit.

From the beginning of night after dusk, to midnight at midnight, to before the rooster crows at Chou hour
Looking at it, it was almost dawn, but there was no movement in the city.

Many of the soldiers who had been guarding the whole night were holding their weapons and taking a nap.

In the trench, the ambushed soldiers were lying in a twisted state.

Even the coach Zhang Chun had fallen asleep on his stomach.

From time to time, he would murmur something in his sleep, like, "The man named Su should die."

Seeing this scene, General Chu Jian, who was solely responsible for guarding the camp tonight, couldn't help but be speechless:
"That madman named Su, are you a coward now?"

To be honest, based on common sense, we are exhausted after the war and we really should rest.
However, considering that person's style, I really didn't expect him to be so honest.

If they really don't come now, it would be really disgusting to let them stay here all night in vain. It will affect tomorrow, no, today's siege.

Thinking again, if these Han soldiers didn't come, I insisted on persuading General Zhang Chun to organize a vigilance. The tens of thousands of troops couldn't sleep well, and they really offended their colleagues.

Chu Jian, who was sleepy and tired, had already begun to think wildly. At this moment,
Suddenly, in front of Chu Jian and others, a flame shot up into the sky, and then burned into a wall of fire.

"what?!"

"Here, how did the trap get triggered?"

"Who stepped on the horse and started a fire!"

The rebels were shocked when they saw this. Unexpectedly, before the Han army attacked, their trap was triggered for some reason. The kerosene used to seal the road was ignited in one breath, causing them to curse:
"Mo Dan, put out the fire quickly!"

"Which battalion of brats is so stupid? If you find him, you will be beheaded in public!"

Chu Jian was so angry that he gritted his teeth.

The sky-high fire exposed their plan completely. Even if the Han army was alerted, they would not attack easily even if they had that plan.

So, under his order, the ambushed soldiers climbed out of the trench one after another and hurriedly put out the fire first.

However, at this moment, when they were in a mess and busy putting out the fire,
To the northeast of them, in the position where the stone-launching cart was truly hidden, clusters of fire suddenly lit up in the darkness.

Moreover, it is different from the "mistake" just now.

This time, the sky-high flames were accompanied by the miserable screams of the bandits.

"Who? Who's there?!"

"Eh-"

"Enemy attack, enemy attack——"

As the firelight lit up and the screams of his men came, Chu Jian's face instantly turned pale.

He realized that this was not a trap triggered by accident, but a carefully planned attack by the Han army!
"Quick, go and provide support!"

"There must be no mistakes when launching a stone car!"

Zhang Chun, who had already woken up, jumped to his feet and shouted at the top of his lungs when he saw this scene.

However, this seems a bit late.

The trenches and traps that were originally used to deal with the Han army now became a nightmare to stop them.

The raging wall of fire blocked the road, making the rescue operations of the rebels difficult.

At the same time, the gate of Pingyuan City suddenly opened wide, and the Han knights galloped in under the night!

"No, you can't!"

"Didn't they just come out?!"

"Who lit the fire in the camp?"

"Who killed people in my camp?!"

"Who did it?"

"Look, find him out quickly!"

"Stop them, stop them quickly!"

Amid the flames and screams, Zhang Chun's cry was piercing and desperate.
(End of this chapter)