Chapter 347

The attack on the second day was even more tragic than that on the first day. On this day, Cao Ren intensified his attack. The number of casualties of 1500 garrison soldiers under Zhang Ren was more than 600.

Fighting for two days in a row, for Zhang Ren, every soldier under his command died or injured, he was heartbroken.

After Zhang Ren returned to Xinye City, there were only more than 10000 soldiers left in Xinye.

Now, after two days of fighting, one tenth of his soldiers died, and almost three tenth of them were injured. Even Cao's offensive is becoming more and more fierce day by day. If it goes on like this, his soldiers will not be able to stick to it for a long time.

On the third day, Cao Ren's attack was more fierce.

Zhang Ren's specially made crossbow has been used up, and all the stones used by the catapult have been used up.

Garrison weapons are also being consumed in large quantities.

On this day, Zhang Ren dispatched two thousand soldiers to guard the city. But there are only 5000 soldiers left under his command.

The war continued, but Liu Xiu's army did not appear.

On the sixth day of the battle, Zhang Ren was even more worried. He had a stalemate with Cao Ren for six days, fighting hard every day. For six days in a row, Zhang Ren has lost a lot of weight.

The fatigue of the body is not as heavy as that of the heart.

Although the bows and arrows prepared in the city have been speeded up, they can't keep up now and are almost used up. The rest of the equipment for guarding the city has been gone for a long time.

This kind of fighting makes Zhang Ren tired both physically and mentally.

For six days, Cao Ren also admired Zhang Ren. He didn't expect Zhang Ren to stick to it so much that he didn't leak. Such ability, Cao Ren is also very respected.

At night, Cao Jun campsite.

Cao Ren summoned the generals under his command, looked at the generals below, and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Ren has been fighting for six days in a row. You should see from the fighting in the daytime today that Zhang Ren is at the end of his tether. His troops are no longer enough. Tomorrow, conquer Xinye and take Zhang Ren. "

When the generals heard the words, they all spoke loudly to win Xinye city in the first World War.

Compared with Cao Jun's fighting spirit, the city floor, which was full of mottled blood at this time, was already a scene of desperation.

Among the 10000 elite soldiers under Zhang Ren's command, there are only 1500 soldiers left to fight. Moreover, these soldiers are all tired. After six days, they are already covered with scars. But the soldiers are still holding on.

Zhang Ren is worried. If Liu Xiu can't arrive tomorrow, Xinye county will fall.

The fall of Xinye means the end of Nanyang County. Yizhou in Nanyang County area, also followed the failure, completely lost the opportunity to control Nanyang County.

"Alas..."

Zhang Ren sighed, holding his tired body, and went to inspect the city.

……

Yuyang County, military camp outside the city.

Cao Cao, Xun you, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Xu Huang and others are discussing the big account of the Chinese army.

Cao Cao showed his appreciation in his eyes and said, "it's been six days since the war, but Cao Ren hasn't been on the castle yet. From this point of view, Zhang Ren is really excellent. He is not only good at marching, but also good at defending the city. You know, in the current situation, Xinye county is extremely dangerous. It's really not easy for him to be able to garrison calmly. "

Xun you said with a smile, "no matter how fierce Zhang Ren is, it's hard for a skillful woman to make a meal without rice. According to the news from the front line, it is expected that Cao Ren will attack Xinye County tomorrow. "

Cao Cao nodded slightly. He leaned forward and asked, "do you think Liu Xiu will come tomorrow?"

Jia Xu said: "the battle of Xinye is not only related to the situation of Nanyang County, but also related to the situation of Jingzhou. Especially the battle of Xinye continues until now, the news should reach Liu Xiu no matter how. In addition, Zhang Ren and Liu Xiu had fought jointly before. I think Liu Xiu should be able to lead the army to support him. "

"It's just that if Liu Xiu arrives in Xinye County for support tomorrow, his mind may be to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. He wants Zhang Ren to consume both his Lord's forces and Zhang Ren's forces."

Jia Xu said: "Liu Xiu is not easy to deal with."

Referring to Liu Xiu, Cao Cao put a smile on his lips and said, "Liu Xiu's second son has been in charge of Jingzhou since he was 20 years old in just over a year. Second son, you have great talent. "

For Liu Xiu, Cao Cao is still unabashed appreciation, even if Liu Xiu ambitious, Cao Cao also very like.

Cheng Yu smoothed the beard under his jaw and said, "I'm sure Liu Xiu will rescue Zhang Ren tomorrow, but it's hard to predict how he will lead the army. But anyway, the prime minister has stationed troops in Yuyang county. Once Liu Xiu appeared, the five thousand elite cavalry under the prime minister could be used. Liu Xiu thought he could support Zhang Ren, but he didn't expect that the prime minister was already waiting for him. "

Cao Cao laughed and said, "yes, I can't wait to meet Liu Xiu. When we meet for the first time, we should always give Liu Xiu a good gift and impression. These five thousand talents are gifts for him. "Xu Huang said: "don't worry, my Lord. All the five thousand elite riders are ready to go. At the end of the war, he is ready to go out at any time. "

Cao Cao nodded, his eyes full of expectation.

……

Xinye County ten miles south, an open valley in the mountains.

Here, the terrain is open.

After Liu Xiu and Wei Yan quietly left Xiangyang, he led the soldiers to ambush day and night. Five thousand elite of Wei Yan, and one thousand elite of Huang Hu and shamoko respectively. After entering Xinye, the 7000 soldiers hid in the valley.

Beside the fire, Liu Xiu, Pang Tong, Wei Yan, Sha Moke and Huang Hu sat around.

Pang Tong's eyes twinkled with light, and said: "Lord, according to the information from the sentinel, Zhang Ren has persisted for six days, and his troops are almost exhausted. According to our calculation, Zhang Ren's troops are almost the same. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Zhang Ren to persist in Cao's attack tomorrow. Our soldiers, too, are ready to move. "

Wei Yan was full of fighting spirit and said: "Lord, the final general is already ready. Five thousand elites will surely defeat Cao Ren in the first World War. "

After six days, Cao Ren's soldiers also suffered heavy losses.

After six days of fighting, Cao Ren's 20000 troops remained in good condition, only about 10000 of them, and the rest of them were injured more or less.

Liu Xiu narrowed his eyes and said: "according to the news sent back by the royal guards, there is still an army stationed in Yuyang County, which should be Cao Cao's soldiers. As for the large number of Cao Cao's troops, they should be constantly dispatched. They will soon enter Wan County, and then Yuyang county. Tomorrow when we rescue Zhang Ren, we will definitely encounter Cao Cao's interference. "

Pang Tong looked confident and said: "Lord, according to the result of Zhang Ren's defeat, the other side is an elite soldier. So tomorrow, Cao Cao will definitely send a message to stop the Lord. There is no doubt about that. "

Liu xiudao: "now, let's make a final deduction to avoid mistakes."

After discussing with Pang Tong and Wei Yan, he carefully analyzed the strategy he had set before, and made sure that the strategy was correct before he stopped the deduction.

Liu Xiu looked at Huang Hu and asked, "beard, do you know your task tomorrow?"

Huang Hu Han Han laughed and said in a loud voice: "don't worry, Lord. The flying tiger camp will never disgrace you. Although it's a thousand Flying Tiger battalions, it's absolutely complete. "

Liu Xiu looked at shamoko and asked, "shamoko, do you remember your mission?"

Weng Sha Ke's voice is assured. The 1000 barbarians under the command of the last general are all elite, and they are all ready. "

Liu Xiu nodded, waved his hand and said, "well, in this case, let's have a rest."

Moonlight in the valley, hazy moonlight shrouded, the valley is a layer of mist, as if a smoke cage in general. Liu Xiu closed his eyes to rest with his back against a big tree. His thoughts had already gone to the war tomorrow.