Chapter 422 They are all my beloved relatives and friends! The trend of strangling water has been achieved!
Under heavy pressure, Eji gave in.
E Ji is a local, and he knows very well that Xiang Yan's ability is far beyond what he can compete with.
With only four thousand soldiers and horses, E Ji did not have any confidence to withstand the attack of Xiang Yan's troops alone.
As Huang Ping said.
Bringing reinforcements into the city is a short but controllable risk.
To fight against Xiang Yan's troops alone with four thousand soldiers and horses is a long and uncontrollable danger.
Coupled with Wu Cun's tendency and Huang Ping's determination, E Ji had to choose the former!
“The hanging basket has been thrown down!”
“Dengcheng’s leader has never given up on us, we are saved!”
"Quick! Get on the hanging basket!"
I saw the hanging basket being thrown off the city wall from a distance, and the remaining soldiers of 'Zhou Kuo''s command were flying towards Dengcheng.
When you get closer, you will throw your body into the hanging basket as if you are sprinting to the finish line.
Seeing that the gondola had been snatched, the rest of the defeated army did not want to wait for the next one. Instead, they directly grabbed the edge of the gondola or grabbed the rope, yelling and cursing and refusing to let go.
Looking at the chaotic scene below the city, Eji felt slightly relieved.
At least until now, these soldiers have behaved as a normal defeated army should.
But Eji was still not completely reassured, but said in a deep voice: "Recite this general's order that all defeated troops must abandon their weapons."
"If anyone is carrying weapons, shoot them! "
The defenders at the top of the city were afraid that the defeated army would not be able to hear clearly, so they passed on Eji's order at the top of their lungs.
All the Chu soldiers who grabbed the hanging basket threw away their weapons without hesitation, and even their swords were decisively abandoned.
Eji was finally relieved and ordered in a solemn voice: "Assist a thousand spearmen to the west wall to surround the place where the defeated army climbed into the city. Don't slack off!"
"Crossbow soldiers listen to orders!"
"The Chu army outside the target city took turns to fire three times."
"Buy time for our army!"
The crossbowmen who had been waiting all night quickly formed an array and lifted up the Qin Dynasty. The crossbow was aimed at the Chu troops who were chasing after them outside the city.
"Boom~~~"
The bow string banged, driving thousands of arrows to shoot towards Qu Che's men, causing considerable casualties.
Qu Che ordered without hesitation: "The front army is in front, charge straight to the wall of Deng City."
"Go to the camp first and carry the ladder, and follow closely behind the front army."
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"The Chinese army will follow."
"Kill Qin's dog!"
Thousands of Chu troops roared angrily:
"Kill Qin's dog!"
And in the east of Deng City, even louder calls sounded at the same time .
“Kill the Qin dog!”
The battle suddenly became more intense.
Two thousand Qin army crossbowmen stood on the city wall, throwing crossbow arrows at the outside of the city.
Qu Che's and Douzhan's troops ignored the casualties and even used elite soldiers in armor as the vanguard to charge desperately towards the city wall carrying crossbow bolts!
“Quick!” Eji shouted in a anxious voice: “Pull the people quickly!”
“Rolling stones and beating trees are in place!”
The civilian husband pulled the rope with all his strength and pulled the more than ten Chu soldiers who were falling from each rope up to the city wall.
Wu Cun and E Ji both nervously estimated the distance between the Chu army and 'Zhou Kuo''s troops.
Finally, under the watchful eyes of the two men, Qu Che's vanguard troops had rushed to the city, holding shields to protect the first camp and began to set up ladders!
E Ji said without hesitation: "We can't wait any longer!"
"Once the Chu army follows the defeated troops and rushes into the city, it will definitely have an impact on our army."
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"Don't lose big because of small things!"
After all, there is still Qin army outside the city.
And Deng Cheng’s offensive will definitely hurt the Qin army.
At this time, the order to attack can only be given by Wu Cun.
Wu Cun said in a deep voice: "E County Lieutenant, you will command the defense of the city!"
"I'm here to escort the defeated troops!"
Although this order is still suspected of shirking responsibility, fortunately Wu Cun did not hesitate this time.
Eji shouted in a broken voice: "Throw down the rolling stone!"
The huge stone was pushed down the city wall by the civilians and smashed down on the ladder.
Eji ordered again: "The spearmen come forward and guard the battlements!"
After giving the instructions, Eji looked warily towards the direction where the defeated army was ascending the city.
There, Wu Cun put on an anxious and worried expression, stepped forward quickly, and asked loudly: "Where is the Lord of Five Hundred on Tuesday?"
Zhao Xiang, who was covered in blood, stood in front of a With the support of the village chief, he walked towards Wucun and looked at Wu Cun angrily: "County Magistrate Wu, you really almost harmed the general!"
"We are here for reinforcements, Wu Cun How could the county magistrate just sit back and watch our troops being slaughtered by the enemy outside the city!"
"If the Chu army hadn't had some intention of playing tricks on us to lower the morale of Deng City, I'm afraid the general would have died!"< br>
Wu Cun cupped his hands and said: "Military orders are as powerful as mountains, and laws are as powerful as prisons. I also respect the laws of Qin and act according to military orders."
"Don't be surprised if I hope to have five hundred on Tuesday!"
Zhao Xiang obviously wanted to say something, but in the end he just sighed: "I also know that Magistrate Wu is acting in accordance with the law."
"What I just said was just out of emotion because many innocent people died in the battle. "Ups and downs."
"May I forgive you, Magistrate Wu."
"Does Magistrate Wu want to inspect our army's weapons and verify our army's identity?"
"The general will definitely cooperate!"
The smile on Wu Cun's face became more sincere.
This general is quite easy to talk to!
Wu Cun said warmly: "The Lord of Five Hundred on Tuesday can understand, I am really grateful."
"I'm really sorry for you all!"
"After this battle, I will hold a banquet in Dengcheng to apologize for your sins!"
After saying this, Wu Cun waved his hand, The Qin army, which had already surrounded the defeated army, stepped forward vigilantly, preparing to verify their identity.
Zhao Xiang shook his head: "There must be a banquet." "Apologizing is a joke."
"It's time for me to thank County Magistrate Wu for trusting me."
After saying this, Zhao Xiang glanced at Xiang Rong who was supporting him.
Xiang Rong glanced at the audience from the corner of his eye and spoke loudly:
“This kindness must be repaid with a high official and a generous salary!”
The moment the words fell, the person who was standing there All the soldiers inside the broken army bent down and took out a dagger from their boots.
Wu Cun's eyes were attracted by Xiang Rong: "I don't know yet, who is this?"
Xiang Rong grinned: "The last general is..."
Let go of Zhao Xiang , Xiang Rong strode forward, directly passed through the defensive circle of soldiers on Wu Cun's side, and suddenly grabbed the skirt of Wu Cun's clothes with his left hand!
"Captain of Great Chu!"
With his right hand he snatched Wu Cun's sword from his hand, and Xiang Rong held the sword against Wu Cun's neck.
"Xiang's Xiang Rong!"
At the same time as Xiang Rong's movement, the troops inside broke out and charged out with daggers.
“Kill!”
E Ji’s heart trembled violently.
The scene that I least wanted to see happened!
Eji's mind went blank, but he instinctively ordered: "Stab!"
This order did not point to the target.
But it is like the reveille to the veterans.
All the spearmen holding spears stabbed their spears in unison!
“Ah!!!”
The hundreds of defeated troops who were the first to rush out were turned into hedgehogs by the forest of spears.
However, there were more than ten defeated soldiers who ducked to avoid most of the spears, and used daggers to barely block the spears that stabbed their vital parts, and then endured the pain and rushed towards the Qin army.
In an instant, there was a fierce offensive and defensive battle on the city wall!
Xiang Rong held Wu Cun hostage, but his tone was very gentle: "Wu County Magistrate is a descendant of the Wu royal family. Do you think he has any intention of dying for Qin?"
"Your Majesty, you are a descendant of the Wu royal family." In the past, he led Dengcheng to surrender to Qin, but Qin wanted to appoint someone else as the county magistrate of Dengcheng."
"If it had not been for the recommendation of the Dengcheng elders, your Majesty would not have been able to become the Dengcheng County Magistrate."
"When Wu County Magistrate was about to succeed, Qin wanted to interfere. If the Dengcheng elders had not still supported Wu County Magistrate, Come to think of it, Magistrate Dengcheng is someone else today."
"How long can the support of the Dengcheng elders last?"
"Magistrate Wu, you don't want your son either. You can’t become a county magistrate!”
Wu Cun felt bitter in his heart.
Sure enough, E Ji was right!
This defeated army is indeed a fraud!
But it doesn’t matter.
Wu Cun suppressed his nervousness and spoke as calmly as possible: "I am being held hostage by you, but Lieutenant Xiang is also in danger."
"That is me. Even if he is killed, our soldiers can still kill Captain Xiang on the city!”
"The State of Chu Shangzhu doesn't want to see his eldest son die in the city, right?"
Xiang Rong's sword blade moved slightly, scratching the oily skin on Wu Cun's neck, and his voice also turned cold. : "Does County Magistrate Wu want to die for Qin?"
Wu Cun said in a deep voice: "I am a county magistrate and can protect Qin's land by taking Qin's salary!"
"Qin , treat me well!”
Wu Cun’s conversation suddenly changed: “Is it possible for Chu State to give me such preferential treatment?”
Xiang Rong smiled: "When Dengcheng belongs to Dachu, the magistrate of Dengcheng will still be the magistrate of Wu." So!"
Wu Cun said unsatisfied: "My family members are all in Xianyang City. If I ask for surrender, my family members will be severely punished."
" They are all my beloved relatives and friends!”
“I still need the position of county captain!”
As long as he masters the two positions of county magistrate and county captain at the same time, Dengcheng can become Wu Cun's one-stop shop!
Unfortunately, the sword tightened again, and Xiang Rong said coldly: "Someone has already asked for the position of County Magistrate."
"If County Magistrate Wu is dissatisfied with his desire, he may suffer from it instead. "
Wu Cun was slightly startled, and then suddenly looked at Huang Ping.
I saw Huang Pingzheng holding Qin sword, slowly approaching Eji!
Wu Cun smiled bitterly.
Had I known this, I should have surrendered as early as when the Chu State candidate offered to protect his position as county magistrate so that it could be passed down from generation to generation!
After all, I am too greedy!
Wu Cun sighed helplessly and shouted loudly: "All soldiers, put down their weapons, kneel down and ask for surrender!"
E Ji shouted angrily: "Let's see who dares!"< br>
"The county magistrate has been captured now, and everyone in Dengcheng is listening to me..."
Before he finished speaking, Eji suddenly felt a chill in his heart.
E Ji lowered his head in disbelief and saw a bloody sword blade growing out of his heart!
Turning his head again, Huang Ping with a cold face came into E Ji's eyes.
“You!”
"It is shameless to betray the country and surrender to the enemy!"
Huang Ping drew out his sword and looked at E Ji with contempt: "The son of a servant and a pariah, how can he be worthy of being on the same level as me!"
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E Ji's eyes showed a trace of sadness and sneer.
Even if he climbed up to the county captain step by step through his military exploits, he was still just a pariah in the hearts of these old nobles!
He seemed to understand why Huang Ping rebelled and why Wu Cun surrendered so quickly.
"It's a pity that Lord Wu An killed too few people in the past!"
After spitting out the last words in his life, E Ji fell to the ground unwillingly.
Huang Ping stood where E Jizen stood and shouted loudly: "Listen to my orders."
"Discard your weapons, kneel down and ask for surrender!"
The night was finally pierced by the rising sun.
The black bird flag of Qin that was erected at the top of Deng City has been replaced by the flag of Chu.
Standing on the bow of the ship, looking at Deng Cheng with the new flag in the distance, there was no surprise in Xiang Yan's eyes.
"The land of the three rivers has been taken, and the power to strangle the water has been achieved."
Xiang Yan turned his eyes to the east: "Jun Chang'an, how do you want to break this urn?"
(End of this chapter)