Chapter 341
Han Ruzi had no choice. The first army loyal to him had already arrived at the city. He was here to save the emperor. He couldn't wait to die, and King Youxian of the Huns would find an excuse to attack the city no matter what. Jincheng might as well welcome reinforcements. common defense.
If there is still a chance to defend.
Fan Zangshan joined the reinforcements and was also surrounded by the Huns.
In order to prevent the Chu army from fighting and retreating, the Huns changed their usual style of cavalry and archery. Relying on a large number of people, they rushed into the Chu army from all directions and started a melee, especially the soldiers of the Fuyu country, who attacked the vicinity of the city gate and would rather die. not back.
The Chu army had no way to close the city gates, and there were soldiers everywhere. Those in the back took a step back, and those in the front could take two steps back. If they retreated again, they would bring in the enemy.
At this time, no amount of tactics would be of any use. They could only carry on hard, and if they wanted to retreat, they had to hit the Huns with a weaker offensive, so that the Chu army had a chance to retreat into the city.
Han Ruzi personally beat drums to supervise the battle at the front of the city. All the soldiers, regardless of their backgrounds, lined up inside the city gate and rushed outwards continuously. Those temporary soldiers who were only responsible for carrying earth and stones also received weapons, regardless of whether they would be able to. Even if you don't care about the team type, they all join the battle.
Civil servants held flags on the city, while ceremonial guards went down to the city to wait for battle.
Even the King of the East Sea and Cui Teng came to the street and stood with the soldiers of the Guards, armed with long spears, and moved forward with the team little by little, getting closer and closer to the city gate and the Huns. The sound of killing outside the city was so loud that almost no one said a word from the densely packed soldiers on the street, only the supervising general kept shouting loudly.
"Go forward! Go forward! Once the city is broken, everyone will be killed by the Huns! Protect Your Majesty! Protect Jincheng! Protect yourself!"
The King of the East Sea had just escaped from King Youxian, and was so afraid of the Huns that he whispered, "He said it easily..."
However, Cui Teng was very excited. He took the initiative to ask for battle. After him, the King of the East Sea had to make a statement, but the emperor agreed immediately. Join the war, and when we go out, these generals will follow."
The King of the East Sea let out a weird umm. He always felt that he should not participate in the war in his own capacity, but he couldn't say such words, especially when facing Cui Teng, "You are the only son left in the Cui family."
"Don't be afraid, eldest brother has a son, I will die without regrets."
The King of Donghai looked at Cui Teng in astonishment. He thought that he took the initiative to ask for the battle just to please the emperor, but he didn't expect it to be true, not at all like the playboy he knew before.
"If you have to die, don't you want to die a little more heroically? Don't want to die for an emperor worth following?" Cui Teng glanced at the city head, he couldn't see the emperor from here, but there was still reverence in his eyes, and he suddenly said The King of the East Sea said, "Follow me forward."
"Ah?" The King of the East Sea couldn't wait to be nailed to the ground, only to be pushed forward half a step by the people behind him.
Cui Teng whispered in the ear of King Donghai: "Yiwei are all embroidered pillows, and they are not useful. Instead of entering the battlefield with them, it is better to find those soldiers who really know how to fight."
The Yiwei soldiers were all very tall, but they were used to holding flying flags and wooden spears and halberds, and suddenly they were replaced by heavy real swords and spears, which was indeed a little uncomfortable.
Cui Teng squeezed forward, Donghai King looked left and right, and didn't want to move, but he felt that Cui Teng was right, since he was going to the battlefield, it should be safer to stand with the experienced veterans.
After thinking, hesitation, and self-improvement, Cui Teng's figure had disappeared, and the East Sea King finally stepped forward and squeezed forward.
It was difficult at first, not only had to squeeze out a group of tall soldiers of the guard, but also be careful to watch out for the bright swords and guns, but after a few steps, someone started to make way for him.
Yiwei recognized the King of the East Sea, knew that he was the emperor's only half-brother, and admired his bravery.
Someone nodded to the East Sea King, and the East Sea King squeezed out a smile. At this time, he could not change his mind and could only move forward.
It didn't take long for the person in front not only to give way, but also stretched out his hand to pull him and push him, wanting the East Sea King to enter the battlefield as soon as possible.
The soldiers made such a move with reverence, but King Donghai only wanted to scold people, especially Cui Teng. This guy didn't know where to squeeze, maybe still behind him.
"Good job!" someone praised.
"Why don't you go forward with me?" Donghai Wang replied in his heart, but he still smiled. He didn't want to laugh, but the smile was stiff, and he couldn't take it back if he wanted to.
"A good man should die on the battlefield!" Someone shouted again.
"Go, I'd rather be a eunuch." The King of the East Sea replied secretly, his legs were numb, and he moved forward involuntarily.
"Swear to protect Your Majesty!"
"The emperor should protect everyone." The King of the East Sea retorted quietly and walked into the gate of the city. It was dark in front of him, and he quickly adapted. Looking out, he could already see the battlefield and the soldiers covered in blood...
He didn't want to go, not even a single step.
The city gate hole was crowded with soldiers who were about to enter the battlefield. Dozens of officers held long shields and exerted pressure from both sides, preventing them from retreating.
"I am Donghai..." Just after shouting half a sentence, all the soldiers in the door suddenly shouted at the same time, and then rushed out. The Donghai King had no choice at all. His identity was meaningless at this time, and it was better than the long spear in his hand. it works.
A group of Fuyu soldiers rushed to the bridge, wielding heavy axes and hammers, swept left and right frantically, and were invincible.
King Donghai didn't see it at first, but his eyes suddenly lit up, and the person standing in front of him didn't know where he was. He raised his head and saw the vicious enemy. He was stunned for a while, and there was only one thought left in his mind: Cui Teng, this Asshole lie! Who says veterans are safer?
As a descendant of the clan, King Donghai had also learned the art of using a spear, but at this time he couldn't use it at all.
A heavy hammer swept in, and a soldier next to him raised his shield to block.
Donghai Wang didn't know anything, only felt a buzzing sound in his ears, and then he flew, really flew, because he didn't have to look up to see the sky, turned around quickly, and saw the broken bridge railing again, he thought he was going to fall He drowned in the river, but when he wanted to land, his body was soft. It turned out that the side of the river was already full of corpses.
Just as the King of the East Sea was about to call for help, someone fell and hit the King of the East Sea on the head, causing him to faint.
Jincheng City head, with a bang, the drum skin was broken.
Han Ruzi took two steps back, gasping for breath, and his arms were numb, but he didn't want to stop, and he didn't want others to beat the drums. He had to let the soldiers in the city know that the emperor was behind them and did not hide in the deep courtyard.
"Change drums!"
There were spare drums in the city gate tower. The guards immediately went to carry them. The eunuch had removed the broken drum. After the guards had placed the drums, they knelt down together.
Han Ruzi nodded, he didn't need personal protection now, he glanced at Meng E alone, she didn't say anything, and stood with the guards, the sword was out of the sheath.
More than 30 guards went downstairs to prepare for the battle. Han Ruzi turned his head and glanced at him. There were only a few eunuchs and dozens of officials left behind him. These people's fighting power was too weak to send them out.
But after the guards left, many officials also knelt down, and Han Ruzi was still hesitating. An official said, "Your Majesty, the people in the city are about to participate in the war. As officials of the herdsmen, we should be the people first."
Han Ruzi nodded, "Zhu Qing, take care, I will never leave the city for half a step."
The eunuchs also wanted to fight, but the officials did not allow it, "Your Majesty must have someone beside him with a flag."
Boom, boom, boom...
Han Ruzi continued to play the drums. There were few people around him. He didn't see the battle on the bridge.
The situation was very bad. The Chu army was not defeated, but the Huns were not tired either. Wave after wave, endless, and more troops were parked on the periphery of the battlefield, ready to join the battle at any time.
King Youxian finally got this opportunity and was determined to win.
Han Ruzi had only one thought: he must never retreat. If they retreat at this time, the morale of the Chu army will be demoralized, and they will not be able to shake off the enemy troops outside the city.
Time passed by, and there was no sign of the battle being over. The two eunuchs found another drum from another place. The others, including Liu Jie, the supervisor of the Central Division, all stood on both sides of the emperor with flags, and were determined to die. .
It's a battle that requires miracles, but miracles only happen to those who persevere.
Zhang Youcai was the first to see the "miracle", stretched out his finger, and screamed, "Look! That's...that's..."
It was a Chu army.
After Cai Xinghai and Chao Hua led the army to leave, Feng Shili hesitated for a long time, and finally decided to lead the troops to follow, so as not to give up the pretense that he would not be saved, but he walked very slowly, and sent more scouts to explore the road ahead. the ambush, will immediately retreat.
Therefore, when this Chu army arrived at Jincheng, the battle had been going on for a long time.
Feng Shili still did not dare to participate in the battle at the beginning. He felt that Jincheng was about to fall, and he might as well keep a little strength for Da Chu, but the battle was stalemate, and it was not over yet. Finally ordered the attack.
His order was very clear, not to go to war, but to attack the Huns on the periphery.
Feng Shili, who was once captured by the Huns, knew the enemy's terrifying well. In the case of too few troops, he would never fight against him in the open area outside the city.
After thinking about it for a long time, he felt that he could only do one thing: attract the Huns and give the Chu army a chance to retreat to the city to protect themselves.
His decision saved everyone.
The Huns were too eager to break through Jincheng, ignoring the peripheral defenses, and found that another Chu army suddenly appeared. They were all surprised. King Youxian thought that he was being surrounded by a counter-encirclement, and immediately ordered the entire army to turn to the newly arrived Chu army.
Once the Xiongnu soldiers who were fighting were not supported, they quickly retreated, and the Chu army finally got a chance to retreat.
Han Ruzi stopped beating the drums, observed for a moment, and confirmed that the newly arrived Chu army was only trying to induce the Huns to retreat and not rush to Jincheng, and immediately called Jin to withdraw their troops.
He didn't know who the general of the Chu army was, but he was very grateful to him.
The Chu army was retreating into the city, leaving countless corpses outside the city. Han Ruzi stood at the front of the city, feeling exhausted and anxious. If King Youxian was not removed, Jincheng would not last long.