System: I let you have children, not fight for hegemony

Chapter 124 Fen City
"As expected of Lord Xinling!" Many fish sighed in the big tent.

Wang Jian clicked his tongue and marveled: "I have never heard that Lord Xinling is good at this."

Black Dolphin felt ashamed: "If it were me, I would probably still be marching in a hurry to catch up to the Yellow River. Who would have thought that he would choose to attack Fencheng."

"First, by taking Fencheng, we can cut off the Qin army's retreat. Second, we rescue Lord Chunshen." Wang Jian also admired Lord Xinling's keen sense of battlefield.

Many Fish added: "Three times, we will increase the Wei army's advantage."

As long as Lord Xinling chooses to attack Fencheng, no matter whether he succeeds or not, Wang Lu will come back to help, and Lord Chunshen will be saved.

The reinforcements of Zhao and Chu have been damaged, and the coalition forces will follow Lord Xinling's lead.

"What should we do?" Black Dolphin was eager to try.

Many Fishes: "Advance in secret, don't join the battle yet."

Lord Xinling is besieging Fencheng. If he goes there now, he will be used as cannon fodder.Therefore, stay put for now and find the right opportunity before taking action.

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Lord Xinling saw that the people sent to shout for surrender were shot back by a burst of arrows at the bottom of the city. He shook his head and said to the general beside him: "The Qin army is brave, but who is this guard? There are many mistakes and omissions."

"Zheng Anping."

Lord Xinling was confused, who is this person?I have never heard of it before, and Wang Hao should not be an incompetent person if he can take on important tasks.

Is he showing weakness to his enemies?But, is it necessary?
Fencheng is located on the bank of Fen River, across the river from Xingcheng. It is a small county with a wall only three feet high.

At this time, the city gates were closed tightly, and the city was crowded with people preparing for defense.

In Fencheng, Zheng Anping was very frightened.

Zheng Anping was not good at military affairs. Even before he took office, he made temporary arrangements and found a few retainers. But when he actually went to the battlefield, his head was confused and he didn't know where to put his hands and feet.

"Lord, the way to use troops is to siege if you are ten, and attack if you are five. Lord Xinling's troops are several times ours. If we are besieged..." The retainer was sweating profusely. How many taels does he weigh? Don't you know how much he weighs?
Originally I was just bragging with my companions on the roadside, but I didn't expect that Zheng Anping heard it and thought that I was a great talent and insisted on joining his disciples.

I just want to eat and drink and make some money, I don’t want to die on the battlefield!
"Why don't you abandon the city? General Wang has outstanding abilities and fighting prowess. When he comes back, we can snatch it back." The retainer encouraged.

Zheng Anping paced back and forth, fearful in his heart: "If General Wang learns that I fled without fighting, will he be dealt with according to military law?"

The doorman's eyes were deep: "The guards will escort you away, leaving the lieutenant behind..."

Zheng Anping's heart moved. The deputy general was Wang Lu's general. He was stationed in Fencheng this time and was strongly requested by Wang Lu to stay.

However, he has a stubborn personality and often goes against himself. Although the facts prove that he is right, as a general, how can he save his face?
"But my 2 soldiers and horses..." Zheng Anping couldn't bear to part with these soldiers.

Doorman: "There are so many people with mixed eyesight!"

Zheng Anping looked at each other with a tacit understanding and decided to hand over the defense of the city to his deputy and escape at night with a group of light cavalry.

"What?! Zheng Anping ran away?!" Many fish asked the scouts in disbelief, "Has Fen City been breached?"

The scout lowered his head: "Not really."

Many fish were speechless and choked. She looked at the dark sky, where the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and everything was quiet.

Even Lord Xinling who was attacking the city beat drums to withdraw his troops at night.

The soldiers were malnourished and often suffered from night blindness. Even if there was a bright moon at night, it was easy for them to be unable to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy.

"Are you going to capture Zheng Anping?" Wang Jian was sharpening his sword. He looked down on fugitive generals the most in his life. Zheng Anping dared to abscond privately when the situation was unclear. He really deserved death.

Considering the tense political situation in Xianyang and the unfavorable situation of Bai Qi, Marquis of Wu'an, many fish said: "No need. Write this down first." "Here!"

After Zheng Anping ran, the deputy general quickly organized a decent defense.

Many fish and other human cats were on the high mountains near Fencheng, and they could clearly see the battle situation below.

"Wan Sheng!"

Wei Jun let out deafening cheers.

It turned out that a group of Wei army vanguards climbed to the top of the city and established a firm foothold. Then, with long soldiers in front and crossbowmen behind, they firmly guarded the battlements with bamboo ladders, allowing subsequent troops to board the city one after another.

The archery tower in Fencheng was covered with arrow feathers under the heavy shooting of bows and arrows, like a giant bird covered with feathers, making its last mournful cry.

There are more and more Wei troops at the top of the city. Although the Qin soldiers are resisting desperately, the balance of victory still favors the Wei army.

"Nvjun, can we go to the rescue?" Heidou asked anxiously.

The army is short of food and grass, and urgently needs to go to Fencheng to replenish supplies. If Fencheng is occupied by the Wei army, the army will be in danger.

Many fish observed the situation below. Lord Xinling did not overwhelm the entire Wei army, but divided his troops into three groups. The left group was to guard against Wang Lu's troops returning for reinforcements, the middle group was to attack Fencheng, and the right group was formed into a half-moon shape to protect the middle and Rear Army.

The formation was both offensive and defensive, showing no flaws.

Many fish are anxious, Fencheng must not let it go!
When the Wei army slowly began to press on the city, their indomitable momentum caused many civilians who were not very determined to avoid giving in.

"Nvjun, if you wait any longer, the Qin army will be defeated!" Heidu couldn't wait to rush down immediately.

The deputy general of the Qin army in Fencheng saw more and more people killed in battle. The Qin soldiers and civilians were tense, and there was a hint of timidity in their eyes. As long as the Wei army came closer, these city defenders would turn around and run away!
The deputy general shouted in a hoarse voice: "General Wang Lu is on his way back to Fencheng! Hold on! The Wei army has nothing to fear!"

"Kill!" Qin soldiers dressed in black burst out with the power of a tiger and wolf warrior, and started a desperate fight with the Wei army on the wall.

Seeing that the front army had not yet taken over the wall, Lord Xinling ordered the center to press forward.The distance between the center and the right is widened.

"Go!" Many fish saw the opportunity and used their cavalry to clear the way. Like a sharp knife, it pierced the gap between the center and the right, tearing the gap even wider.

"The reinforcements are here!"

"General Wang Hao is back!"

The Qin soldiers on the Fen City wall saw that the Qingqi under the city took away a number of Wei soldiers' lives every time they came and went, and their desire to survive instantly ignited.

"Kill! Guard Fen City!"

With the counterattack of the Qin army, the Wei army was defeated, and the invincible momentum at the beginning was blocked. Thinking of the fear of being dominated by the Qin army, the courage that was finally summoned suddenly deflated like a popped balloon.

One after another, the Wei soldiers began to turn around and flee. They had no way out, so they jumped off the three-foot-high city wall.

Panic spread among Wei soldiers.

Upon seeing this, Lord Xinling knew that the flaw he had accidentally exposed had been caught, so he immediately ordered the right wing to press forward, intending to attack from both sides and eliminate this group of cavalry.

Lord Xinling did not panic, because he knew that this could never be Wang Lu's army!

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