freenovelworld Chapter 319 Asking for help
Chapter 319 Asking for help
The appearance of Xiao Nian caused some changes in the Yan army's plan.
Chen Xiu also said: "I am also worried that this may be a trap, which is to deliberately lure our Yan army into Jiankang City."
Jiang Zuo thought for a moment and said, "I'm not worried about that."
As long as the Yan army can attack the city, they will have a chance to capture the entire city.
"No matter what, let's go wave the flag and give it a try."
Jiang Zuo said, and then walked out of the tent.
The Yan army has already prepared for a new round of attack.
Jiang Zuo called the vanguard troops and conveyed the order just now.
Now the main attack direction of the Yan army has become the northern city of Jiankang.
"Everyone, get ready. We are ready to attack Jiankang City at any time."
Everyone was nervously preparing, ready to attack the enemy's capital at any time.
Half an hour later, the Yan army was ready and could launch an attack at any time.
"set off!"
Jiang Zuo ordered.
"Bring the Crown Prince of Chen here."
Jiang Zuo said again.
A moment later, Xiao Nian came to Jiang Zuo's side.
Looking at Xiao Nian, Jiang Zuo said again: "Now we will do as you say. If you lie to us, you should bear the consequences."
Xiao Nian nodded silently and took a deep breath. Even he didn't know what would happen next.
Drums sound.
Under the cover of shield carts, several soldiers came to a place not far from the north city and began to wave the red flags in their hands according to Xiao Nian's instructions.
This is the signal that Xiao Nian promised.
Everyone was waiting nervously, waiting for the city gate to open.
After a long time, there was still no movement in the city.
“No one opened the city gate.”
Jiang Zuo shook his head in disappointment.
"Impossible, could something have happened to Minister Zhou?"
Xiao Nian frowned, and for some reason he had a bad premonition in his heart.
Before this, he had already discussed with Zhou Bailin that as soon as they received the signal from outside the city, they would immediately order the defenders to open the city gates.
There was still no response at the city gate, and even the Chen army defenders in the city began to shoot arrows at the Yan army outside the city.
Jiang Zuo turned his head and glanced at Xiao Nian, and ordered: "Let them withdraw, our army is preparing for a strong attack."
Regardless of whether the city gate is open or not today, the Yan army will attack Jiankang City by force.
Although the Yan army was at a disadvantage in terms of manpower, as long as the rear could recapture the supply line, there would be a steady stream of troops to fight the Chen army.
Xiao Nian stood there in a daze, feeling a little uneasy.
"Has something happened in the city?"
He thought secretly.
On the other side, the Yan army was preparing for a strong attack.
The artillery of the Anding Army has been set up.
"Fire the cannonballs at the towers until their walls are blown down."
Jiang Zuo ordered loudly.
A moment later, the cannons fired in unison.
The fierce sound of cannons caused Xiao Nian's body to tremble suddenly.
"Are these the terrible weapons of the Yan army that were previously rumored?"
Xiao Nian was stunned.
Turning around and seeing the walls of Jiankang City being destroyed, Xiao Nian suddenly felt uneasy.
If the Yan army really allowed to capture Jiankang City and nominally destroyed the State of Chen, would Xiao Nian and other members of the Chen royal family really be able to restore their country in the future?
The weapons in the hands of the Yan army were obviously much more advanced than those of the Chen army, otherwise it would not have been possible to capture Jiankang City so easily...
The cannons were extremely powerful, but they had little effect against the extremely strong Jiankang City.
This bombing consumed a lot of ammunition, but still failed to break into Jiankang City.
At this time, the Yan army began a new round of offensive attempts, and the vanguard troops surged towards Jiankang City like a tide.
The sounds of fighting raged everywhere. The Yan army once climbed up the already broken wall of Jiankang city, but was quickly driven down by the Chen army.
After several battles, the Yan army was still at a disadvantage.
It was getting dark.
"Stop attacking."
At this time, Jiang Zuo ordered.
The situation is already not right. If we continue to attack by force, it will obviously only be a waste of manpower.
Jiang Zuo could only call off the troops and fight again tomorrow.
Chen Xiu looked solemn, looking at Xiao Nian beside him, and said anxiously: "We can't delay this any longer."
I thought I could really storm into the city, but I didn't expect that the so-called Prince of Chen was just a scammer.
"Let's take a break for two days and then make plans."
Jiang Zuo said helplessly and turned to look at Xiao Nian.
……
Two days later.
Qishan.
Rebel camp.
"Master, the Third Miss is back!"
Manager Shi came to Qin Sheng with an excited look on his face.
"Third sister is back?" Upon hearing the news, Qin Sheng dropped the things in his hands and immediately went to greet her.
In the camp, Qin Yu was having an enthusiastic conversation with other rebel soldiers, and beside Qin Yu, there were also several Anding Army soldiers who were responsible for escorting her back to Qishan.
Although these soldiers of the Anding Army were from Yan, after spending many days with Qin Yu, there was no longer any nationality between them, only pure friendship.
"Brother! I'm back!"
Qin Yu raised his hand and cheered to Qin Sheng.
When he came in front of Qin Yu, he returned to his usual seriousness and said in a calm tone: "I'm glad you're back."
"Miss Third, the situation in our Qin family has improved now. You can go back to the Qin family to help. The eldest young master needs you too, right?"
Manager Shi had a smile on his face.
Qin Sheng still looked at Qin Yu seriously and did not answer.
Qin Yu said, "I came back today to let our righteous army attack Xinyuan City and help the Yan army break the siege."
"Is this a request from the Yan people? Jiangzuo wants to ask our righteous army for help?"
Qin Sheng frowned.
Qin Yu nodded and said, "The situation is urgent now. We must set out immediately to capture Xinyuan City."
"But why should we help the Yan army?"
The rebel general on the side said.
"Yes, why not let the Yan army and the imperial army kill each other, and we will reap the benefits."
Among the rebels, most people did not support sending troops to attack Xinyuan City.
In their view, the life and death of the Yan army had nothing to do with them. It would be best if both the Yan army and the Chen army were defeated. Perhaps the rebels could take the opportunity to seize larger territory.
But Qin Sheng was a little more hesitant in his heart.
"If it weren't for the Yan army's assistance, our rebel army would have been destroyed by the imperial court long ago, and would never have developed to this day."
Qin Sheng spoke.
"The Yan army provided us with supplies just to use our rebel army to distract Chen's forces, and we did it. Otherwise, how could they have reached Jiankang City so easily? Now we have done what we should do, and we don't owe the Yan people anything."
Other rebel generals said.
"That's right. Anyway, the Yan army and we are just using each other. How could we, the rebel army, sacrifice our own brothers to rescue the Chen army?"
"The Yan army will be our enemy in the future anyway, so we might as well let the Yan army and the Chen army continue to kill each other, and our future battles will be easier."
"What Boss Zhang said makes sense."
For a time, this view was shared by most of the rebels.
They all believed that the more intense the fighting between the Yan and Chen armies, the more beneficial it would be for their rebel army.