Liu Qi, the hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 278 The Battle of Jianning ([-])

Jianning City Wall..

The city defenders who were fighting bloody battles looked at the retreating barbarian soldiers with expressions, feeling a little unclear.

When Liu Cong saw this situation, doubts flashed in his eyes. He couldn't figure out why the barbarian army retreated. They had already attacked the city wall. As long as they continued, he would only be defeated and die.

However, Meng Huo, the barbarian king, called for gold to withdraw his troops at this time, saying that it was a scheme, what kind of scheme was this, and he gave up the good situation.

"General!"

At this time, Jiang Wan also came to Liu Cong's side from the other side, but of the two generals guarding Jiang Wan's side, there was only one left, and he was still wounded.

I heard Jiang Wan's call.

Liu Cong also reacted and shook his head. Although he didn't know why Meng Huo, the barbarian king, retreated back to the camp, he would definitely not give up attacking Jianning and would definitely make a comeback, but he didn't know the exact time.

"Time is running out, let the soldiers fix the corpses on the passage, and then carry the stones up to prepare for the next defense of the city!" Liu Cong ordered.

Although I don't know what the barbarian king Meng Huo's plans are, since he has given them time, he can't waste it in vain, and prepare for the next wave of attacks.

"No!" Jiang Wan agreed without hesitation.

Just when Jiang Wan was about to turn around and leave for the arrangement.

"By the way, Gong Yan, let the cook cook all the leftover food and feed the soldiers!" Liu Cong said suddenly.

Jiang Wan, who was about to step away, was stunned for a moment when he heard Liu Cong's words, and then realized, "What the general said is true, I will definitely arrange it properly!"

After finishing speaking, he didn't tidy up his embarrassing appearance, and left with firm steps.

He also knew in his heart the reason for Liu Cong's last arrangement, and he knew some things, so there was no need to talk about it.

Wait for Jiang Wan to leave.

Liu Cong looked at the situation on the passage of the city wall, as well as the howling wounded, and the sad and numb expressions on the faces of the soldiers, he also sighed.

Standing quietly by the city wall, looking at the barbarian army in the distance, he didn't know what he was thinking.

After the barbarian king Meng Huo Mingjin withdrew his troops.

Whether it was the barbarian army standing 500 meters away watching, or the barbarian army attacking the city, they all retreated without hesitation, leaving only a pile of corpses lying on the ground.

In the main tent of the barbarian army camp.

"My lord, our army only needs a little more time to take down Jianning City, why did we call for money to withdraw our troops?" Ah Hui asked murmured.

Originally, all the barbarian soldiers he led had already attacked the city wall, and there were less than 5000 defenders left, who were able to take Jianning City, but because of Meng Huo's order, he had to lead his troops to retreat. Jianning City, which was about to be taken after giving up, did not dare to disobey Meng Huo's order.

Everyone present also looked at Meng Huo. After all, they were also very puzzled and wanted to know the reason.

"It's getting late now, attacking the city at night will cause a lot of inconvenience to our army!" Meng Huo said lightly.

heard.

Everyone present was stunned for a moment, their eyes revealing a puzzled look. Although the sun is about to set and night is beginning to slowly fall, if they want to take down Jianning City, it is completely possible.

If he hadn't broken through to the city wall, then Meng Huo's reason could still be a reason.

"How about our casualties?" Meng Huo asked.

He saw the expressions of everyone present, and he didn't know what everyone was thinking.

Ah Hui came to his senses, cupped his hands and said: "My lord, our army has more than [-] casualties!"

This time the siege was commanded by A Huinan, so the person who knew the casualties of the barbarian soldiers best explained the situation clearly.

However, they had no idea at all about the [-] dead or injured soldiers. After all, it was a forcible siege, and it was normal for the casualties to be higher. As long as Jianning City was taken, it would be enough.

"More than 2 people were killed and injured. You must know that the defenders of Jianning City are only [-] people. They have not taken it down after such a long period of continuous attack. If it is night, the defenders of Jianning will abandon the city wall and retreat back to the city. , spread out to deal with our army, how much will it cost?"

Meng Huo glanced around the crowd, and continued: "Although our army has a hundred thousand troops, don't forget that our army is only facing a small Jianning City, and we have already suffered such losses. You must know that Jiangdong also has With an army of tens of thousands conquering the land of Jiaozhou!"

The voice fell.

The people present didn't know how to talk to each other anymore, and they didn't expect that it was because of this, and also that night was coming, that Meng Huo would give the order to withdraw his troops.

Especially Ah Hui Nan.

As the general who commanded the siege, he felt a little bitter. He also wanted to take down Jianning City at the lowest cost, but facing the guards who were not afraid of death and the closed gates, Apart from forcibly boarding the city, he had no other way.

Who would have expected that Jiaozhou, who came all the way and let them slaughter like a lamb, would turn into a fierce tiger here,
Seeing that everyone didn't speak.

Meng Huo then said again: "Furthermore, according to my information, the general on the city wall is Liu Qi's younger brother Liu Cong. If he can be captured alive, it will be very beneficial for our army to take control of Jiaozhou! "

heard.

The eyes of everyone present are brightened, Liu Cong, Liu Qi's younger brother, they can also know a lot.

This is more or less able to understand the main reason for the withdrawal of troops. Once Liu Cong is captured alive, then they will have a certain bargaining chip to deal with things after taking Jiaozhou.

"My lord is wise!" Everyone present complimented.

"Pass down the order, let the soldiers eat and drink enough tonight, and continue to attack Jianning City tomorrow morning, capture Jianning in one fell swoop, and capture the defender Liu Cong alive!" Meng Huo said with a gleam in his eyes.

"promise!"

The people present didn't have any opinion on Meng Huo's order. After all, they had already figured it out. Even if they had opinions, they dared not speak up. Meng Huo was their boss.

If Meng Huo had discussed with them, he could still mention it, but if Meng Huo had already made a decision, and he did not know how to oppose it, there was no guarantee that he would be charged with something.

Everyone also slowly withdrew to make arrangements. Although Jianning was not captured today, Jianning's defenders were less than 5000 people. A round of attack by the army could completely capture Jianning, but the number of defenders in Jianning was too large. It's just one night, and it has no effect on their army passing through Jianning.

Wait until everyone leaves.

Meng Huo's eyes were also shining brightly, and kept blinking, and he didn't know what he was thinking about.

(End of this chapter)