The last three kingdoms

Chapter 981

In the next few days, the attack momentum of the Jin army has not diminished. Wenyang mobilized all the forces that can be mobilized, and carried out violent attacks on Pingyang City in turn. The defense of Pingyang City was greatly tested.

In addition to attacking the city with ants, the Jin army also used chariots to attack the gate of Pingyang City.The city gate is generally the weakest defense in the entire city. When a car with a thick ram hits the city gate, the power is amazing. The Jin army even launched a fire attack on the city gate, trying to use raging fire to destroy the wooden city gate. The door was burned.

Jiang Yuan had been prepared for this. After closing the city gate, he piled up a lot of sand and stones on the city gate, completely blocking the city gate.

There are advantages and disadvantages to blocking the city gate. The advantage is that it can effectively prevent the enemy's attack on the city gate and make up for the weak point of defense of the city gate.But the disadvantages are also obvious. It blocks the enemy's attack route and at the same time cuts off the idea of ​​breaking out. If the defense of the city wall fails, the defenders will be in a desperate situation and have no way to escape. This is a bit of death And the meaning of life and death coexisted with the city.

Although the Jin army broke through the city gate, the sand and debris piled up behind the city gate made it difficult for them to move forward. Disappointed, the Jin army could only focus their attack on the city wall and continue to attack by means of ants. Siege.

The battle fell into a stalemate. Although the Jin army claimed to have an army of [-], it still failed to break through the defense in front of thousands of defenders.

The war has been delayed indefinitely, which is obviously not good for the Jin army. Wen Yang is known for his bravery, and he must be invincible in every battle. But in front of the small Pingyang City, even if he tried his best, But still can't win.

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When Liu Yin received the urgent report from Pingyang, he was on his way from Weizeguan to Jinyang.

Wenyang took Shangdang, and the next attack target must be the supply line of the Shu army. The supply line stretches for hundreds of miles, and any point may be attacked by the Jin army. Liu Yin first judged that Wenyang is likely to attack Jinyang, after all, Jinyang is the state capital of Bingzhou, and it is also located in the center of Bingzhou. It is a transportation hub connecting east, west, north and south. If the Jin army seizes Jinyang, it will be a huge threat to the Shu army.

Therefore, after Liu Yin arrived at Weize Pass, he immediately ordered the Shu army to go straight to Jinyang, and he had to take Jinyang before the Jin army.

As soon as Liu Yin arrived in Yuci, he received an urgent report from Pingyang. It seemed that Wenyang did not choose to attack Jinyang but turned to attack Pingyang, which made Liu Yin frown slightly.

In fact, Wenyang had his own considerations for giving up attacking Jinyang. After all, in terms of distance, the distance from Shangdang to Jinyang is farther than the distance from Weize Pass to Jinyang. If the front of the army reaches Jinyang, if the Shu army seizes the opportunity, when the Jin army reaches the city of Jinyang, it will fall into a disadvantageous situation.With such considerations in mind, it is of course impossible for Wen Yang to take Jinyang as his preferred target.

Considering the purpose of cutting off the supply line of the Shu army, any point on this supply line can be used as an attack target. It is completely reasonable for Wen Yang to choose to fight Pingyang.

Fighting Pingyang also has an advantage, that is, Pingyang is in the middle of Jinyang and Pujin Pass, and it will take a certain amount of time for the Shu army to send troops to rescue from Jinyang or Pujin Pass.

The combined strength of the entire county of Pingyang is only 7000. This is undoubtedly what Liu Yin is most worried about. If Pingyang City is lost quickly, the situation will be extremely unfavorable to the Shu army. Conquering Pingyang is tantamount to dividing Bingzhou into two, which is not just a question of supply lines.

"Father-in-law, what do you think?" Liu Yin asked Fu Qian.

Fu Qian also frowned. Wenyang's surprise attack on Pingyang really caught them by surprise. Now that Pingyang's troops are weak, they are simply unable to withstand the siege of the Jin army.

"The top priority is to rush to help Pingyang as soon as possible. I only hope that the defenders of Pingyang can persist for a few more days, so that the city will not be lost soon."

Liu Yin shook his head lightly, and said: "I'm afraid this is very difficult. After all, the entire Pingyang County has only [-] garrison troops, and they are scattered in various counties in Pingyang. The troops in the counties are concentrated in Pingyang, and there may still be a possibility of a war, but Wenyang's movements are extremely fast. It only took five or six days to fight from Shangdang to Pingyang. It is indeed too difficult to hold this tiger and wolf army."

Liu Yin has a very clear understanding of the combat power of the Pingyang garrison. The city defense army was originally composed of second-class troops. In terms of equipment, it is not at the same level. Liu Yin really dare not expect the defenders of Pingyang to be able to stop Wenyang's attack. Now his only hope is that the defenders of Pingyang can last for a few more days, so that they will not be defeated. Can.

Liu Yin immediately ordered General Fu Zhuo of the Chinese Army to come.

Fu Zhu had already led the army to approach Jinyang City, and soon he could join the Shu army in Jinyang City and take Jinyang City. Hearing Liu Yin's summons, he flew back to the Zhongjun Camp immediately.

"Brother-in-law, what's the matter for calling me back so urgently?" Fu Zhu called out from a distance as soon as he entered the army tent, but seeing Liu Yin and his father Fu Qian together, with a stern expression, he couldn't help feeling anxious Yi Lin, quickly stopped.

Liu Yin and Fu Qian exchanged glances, and Fu Qian said, "Well, there's an urgent report from Pingyang that General Wen Yang of Jin led his troops from Shangdang to Pingyang. The situation is urgent. I discussed it with Wenxuan. We must send a support army to quickly reinforce Pingyang, and this task is none other than the Tiger Cavalry Army, you go down and prepare, you don't have to worry about Jinyang, someone will take over, you lead the army to set off overnight, and rush to Pingyang."

Fu Zhu's tiger cavalry army is the only cavalry unit returning to Bingzhou this time. At critical times, they have to rely on the speed of the tiger cavalry.

Fu Zhu was very aware of the burden on his shoulders, cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, the child will definitely fulfill his mission."

Liu Yin said: "Zicheng, you must pay attention to the sneak attack of the Jin army on the way. The Jin army has already occupied Yang County, and the Pingyang East Road is no longer feasible. You have to detour to Fenxi. If the Jin army has captured Pingyang, you don't want to go." We need to go to Pingyang again, and garrison on the spot, waiting for the army to follow up, remember not to act rashly and act without authorization."

Fu Zhu bowed his hands to promise, retreated, picked up [-] cavalrymen from the Tiger Cavalry Army, and rushed to Pingyang overnight.

(End of this chapter)