kingnovel Chapter 997: The situation is unfavorable and full of crises
Chapter 997: The situation is unfavorable and full of crises
Chu Ning was surrounded, and Feng Anguo was forced to send troops to provide support.
On the front, the Qin army divided into four groups and launched a fierce offensive.
Fortunately, with the military god Han Xing and the top military strategist Su Tingmei guarding the front, they were not in danger of losing.
However, they could only defend and had no strength to attack.
The Qin army was very powerful, and the other side had an advantage in manpower, so the Chu army could only rely on the city walls for defense.
If we attack, we will surely fail!
But what Feng Anguo didn't know was that all his actions were under surveillance by the Qin army.
Bai Qi, who was leading 5,000 soldiers and horses on the way to encircle and kill the enemy, soon received the news.
"General, urgent military intelligence!" A cavalryman rode up and handed over the newly received intelligence.
Bai Qi stopped his horse, reached out to take the unopened letter, opened it, and a sneer appeared on his face.
"It turned out just as I expected. Feng Anguo really sent troops to support us!"
Bai Qi put the letter away and said coldly: "Not only did he send troops, he even took the initiative to lead the army to support. He is simply seeking death!"
"It seems that he really cares about Chu Ning's safety and is worried that his daughter will become a widow, so he personally led the army to provide support."
"What a pity! Everything you do is under my control."
"Send a message to General Sima Cuo, and have him place spies at each checkpoint to prevent Feng Anguo from taking the shortcut."
"Also, notify General Shen who is staying in the main camp to mobilize all his troops to attack. Do not allow the Chu army to send any more troops to support us!"
After saying this, Bai Qi rode his horse to catch up with the troops in front.
This time, he not only wants to kill Chu Ning, but also Feng Anguo!
However, in order to achieve these two points, it is necessary to delay the Chu army in the front and prevent the Chu army from secretly sending reinforcements.
The best way to delay the attack was for the Qin army to launch a frontal attack, which would put enormous pressure on the Chu army and prevent them from going to support Chu Ning and Feng Anguo.
So, his plan was accomplished!
In this battle, he would use nearly twice as many troops as him, and he was determined to kill Chu Ning here to avenge the extermination of his family.
After arranging everything, Bai Qi felt at ease to go to the place where Chu Ning was besieged.
But a few hours later, the Qin army received the news and launched another attack under the cover of night.
This attack was far more powerful than any previous one, and there was even a tendency to capture the city in one go.
Lancheng, the prefectural government's mansion.
The mansion, which should have been completely silent, was now brightly lit, with people constantly moving in and out of the mansion.
In the living room, Han Xing and Su Tingmei were listening to the spy's report.
"The Qin army in Dicheng is launching a fierce attack. The enemy is attacking in stages and it is very fierce. Please ask General Han to dispatch troops to support them!"
"Hao City is in danger. The Qin army launched a suicide attack. Our army is struggling to resist. Please ask General Han to send troops to rescue!"
"The southern part of Xincheng has been lost. General Han and the military advisor are requested to send troops to rescue immediately!"
"The enemy troops of Lingcheng have already captured the north of the city. Our army is fighting with them repeatedly. General Han, please send reinforcements as soon as possible!"
News soon came from the four important cities that the situation was very unfavorable to them.
Han Xing frowned, a cautious look on his face: "I didn't expect that the Qin army's offensive would be so fierce in just one day. We still underestimated Bai Qi."
Su Tingmei was very puzzled and said in a deep voice: "Our troops have stepped up their defenses in the four cities. Why did such a battle happen in less than a day?"
They had already gathered their troops and strengthened the city's defenses. Logically, they could not defeat the Qin army in the field, but they could not fail to defend the city walls.
Even though they were fully prepared, they were beaten so badly by the Qin army in just one day. Su Tingmei was very puzzled.
Han Xing also had a serious expression on his face at this moment, and said in a deep voice: "Could it be that the Qin army's siege and killing of Your Highness this time is fake, and the real purpose is to take over Yandi?"
After a pause, Han Xing said in a cold voice: "Mr. Su, we can't delay any longer. We must dispatch all the remaining reserve troops!"
Su Tingmei nodded slightly and sighed: "Now that things have come to this, there is no other way. Please give the order, General Han."
Han Xing made a prompt decision: "Send an order, leave 10,000 soldiers to guard Lan City, and 20,000 soldiers to support the four cities!"
As a result, all the Chu troops on the front battlefield were deployed, and only these ten thousand men were left guarding Lancheng.
Lancheng is the capital of Yan State, and this place must not be lost.
Su Tingmei had nothing to say about this. After all, Han Xing's arrangement was the best one at the moment.
But at the same time, Feng Anguo, who led 5,000 troops to support, encountered an ambush!
Under the cover of night, five thousand soldiers marched quickly and lightly, constantly shuttling between the pipelines and the woods.
They all knew that they had to rescue the prince, so they did not dare to stop. Even though they had been running for a whole day and were very tired, they still kept running.
However, just as they were crossing a small path, they heard shouts of killing from the front.
"Come on!"
"Kill!"
Amid the shouts of killing, the Qin army shot down the Chu army in an instant with whistling arrows.
Feng Anguo was shocked: "Oh no, we're ambushed. The shieldmen are targeting us. The infantry behind us should retreat immediately to the open area behind."
This path is not suitable for large-scale combat, and he doesn't know how many troops the enemy has. The best way is to retreat from the path first.
Under the protection of the shield bearers, the Chu army fought and retreated. At the same time, Feng Anguo also arranged for spies to go and find out the enemy's situation.
After they exited the path, the spy came forward to report: "Sir, a large black mass of enemy troops is rushing towards us, about 10,000 people!"
Feng Anguo's face suddenly turned gloomy. The enemy had twice as many troops as he did. Although he would not be completely wiped out, if he was held back by the enemy, he would definitely be entangled here and would not be able to go to rescue Chu Ning.
Now there are only two options before him, either retreat or lead his men to attack.
But, five thousand against ten thousand, even if they could kill them all, there wouldn't be many people left. How could they go to rescue them?
While he was deep in thought, the Qin army did not give him a chance to think.
In other words, the Qin army helped him make the choice.
Countless Qin troops rushed towards them, waving weapons.
Feng Anguo knew that he couldn't leave now and could only fight to the death.
With a cold look in his eyes, Feng Anguo said loudly: "My fellow brothers, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still waiting for us to rescue him. We cannot die here!"
"The Qin army will surely launch a frontal attack now. General Han Xing has no extra troops to support us. We can only rely on ourselves in this battle!"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince once said that when two enemies meet on a narrow road, the bravest will win. Tonight, I will take you to meet the Qin army and see whether their armor is more powerful or our weapons are more powerful!"
"Everyone, follow me and kill them!"
After he finished speaking, Feng Anguo actually led the troops and headed straight for the Qin army.
Upon seeing this, the Chu army immediately became very valiant, brandishing their weapons and charging towards the Qin army as if they were ready to die!
Everyone is determined to die, otherwise they will die!
Killing one is enough to earn money, killing two is enough to make money!
For a moment, there were constant shouts and screams of killing, and the war began.
At this moment, Bai Qi was rushing to the place where Chu Ning was besieged.