Slanting river bank.

Rushui bends here and then continues to go southeast, while Wengangzha is more than a mile below, and a key pass that is not a city but in the form of a fort stands there.

The Nanyang army has firmly surrounded the place, and the fierce battles for many consecutive days have left both sides exhausted.

Wengangzha is a defensive village specially built by Caizhou. Although it is slightly inferior to the city wall-like city, this even distribution and a ladder defensive formation equipped with a large number of catapults, crossbows, and other weapons still caused a lot of hardships in the Nanyang Army, which had not experienced such hardship for a long time.

The fierce battle has entered the most difficult stalemate stage. Relying on strong troops and abundant logistical support, although the offensive was constantly destroyed by the opponent, the Nanyang Army still established its advantage.

All that remains is time. It is a question of how long the Caizhou army stationed here can last, unless it receives reinforcements from the Caizhou army in Ruyang City, which is exactly what the Nanyang army hopes.

Ma Ershan lazily held his spear and leaned against the wooden pillar on the pier, looking bored at the Nanyang Army cavalry hundreds of steps away opposite him.

This area is full of mud swamps. Except for the high ridges, even if the Nanyang cavalry is arrogant, it cannot cross this line.

The built high towers of three catapults and two bed crossbows sealed the ridge that was only twenty steps wide. If you want to break through here, you have to pay a price for bleeding. Moreover, as long as the Nanyang army dares to attack, the fortress below can reinforce at any time.

However, Ma Ershan also knew that the purpose of the Nanyang Cavalry Team came here was to monitor his side and prevent the water outlet from being dug out.

However, Ma Ershan scoffed at the Nanyang Cavalry Team's behavior, and did not think that his camp was also below. If the flood really came, wouldn't it be that his own camp was flooded? Then there were thousands of brothers.

The amount of Ru water during the dry season is still quite large, which has a lot to do with too many ponds, rivers, and lakes and marshes upstream.

When heavy water occurs in summer and autumn, the water flows into these ponds, rivers, lakes, and water swells. When the dry season comes, the water level in the Rushui River channel drops. The water in these lakes and storms will slowly replenish and flows into the Rushui, so that the Rushui can always maintain a certain water level.

Ma Ershan yawned and took a lazy look at the river again. The river surface was still empty. In winter, there were already some ice slags on the river. Occasionally, some wild animals that overwintered would wander around the river, which made the entire river more angry.

The eyes returned to the opposite side, and the brothers on Gaolei were stomping their feet coldly. Shi Chang was carefully inspecting the cable straps and components of the catapult to prevent them from being damaged by freezing due to water.

It was another boring day, but Ma Ershan was very satisfied. If he went to the fortress, he had to face the daily attacks of the Nanyang army. Although the scale was large or small, everyone knew that if there were no more troops to reinforce him in Ruyang City, Wengangzha would be unable to defend.

After the continuous fighting period a while ago, there are only more than 3,000 people left, and most of them are injured. Of course, Nanyang has also paid a heavy price. Ma Ershan doesn't know how many, but he guessed that the dark corpses would have to be carried down every day, right?

It was dark early in winter, and it gradually became dark at the very hour of You. Ma Ershan greeted a brother next to him who was still stomping his feet and was about to hand over the shift.

The Nanyang Army seemed to be handing over the shift, and a group of cavalry left one after another, replaced a team of infantrymen, set up a rack, and even ignited a fire.

This situation has been going on for almost a month. At first, everyone was a little nervous, but over time, everyone got used to it. It was just a mutual monitoring, and no one could think of making a fuss on the water mouth. But then again, if you want to make a fuss on the water mouth, there were not a few hundred people working for one or two nights day and night, who could dig it out?

Several brothers who were still wrapped around their shoulders and arms came up. They were all injured when they were fighting against the Nanyang Army at the fortress below, but they could still hold on. It was a good thing to transfer here to guard the water outlet. At least it was much better than being below and the sun could not see the next day.

Ma Dapei moved his body and glared at his cousin who was still a little lazy. Ma Ershan quickly tightened his body, straightened his chest, and went down one by one under his cousin's gaze.

He was helpless with his cousin Ma Dapei. He was a lazy person when he was living in Pingyu Countryside. He finally joined the army and could not endure hardships. He just dragged on it. If he hadn't taken care of himself, he would have been able to take military law long ago.

It was his own team to be on duty in the first half of the night. Although the Nanyang Army was unlikely to attack from here at night, even if it was taken down, it would not have much impact on the Dazhai a mile away. On the contrary, the crossbows and strong crossbows on the platform on the Dazhai could directly attack the unobstructed area here. The people of Nanyang were not that stupid.

But if you are not afraid of ten thousand, you are afraid of if you are. The people of Nanyang have been trapped here for some days. The continuous tug-of-war between the two sides is a little overwhelmed. Although the Nanyang army has the advantage, it is not easy to imagine if they want to take down Wengangzhada Village in one go.

Ma Dapei took a deep breath and signaled that the soldiers below would take their place. Everyone took turns to watch. After a while, they would have to light up the torch and the lampstand.

After calculating the time silently, with a sudden wave of his hand, the two ships began to row along the east bank of Rushui quietly.

To reach your destination, you first need to bypass Wengangzha and go upstream to Rushui, and then slide down from the upstream to the point near the water outlet.

According to the news from the scouts, the Caizhou Army and the Nanyang Army stationed a small number of troops responsible for monitoring at this water outlet, ranging from 10 to 20 to 30 or 50. The Nanyang Army had a combination of infantry and cavalry, while the Caizhou Army was defending the base.

When the two cloaked boats finally slowly approached the ridge of water outlet according to the scheduled plan, Jiang Feng realized that the situation might not be as simple as before.

There is a high tower built in the middle of the ridge, with three catapults and two crossbows facing the ridge, which is all under control. The key is that there is a high platform behind. The hanging lamp stand on the high platform is filled with lamp oil, and it is obviously a magic method, which is far better than ordinary oil lamps. It not only protects against wind, but also shines the entire radius within thirty feet.

Several soldiers on the platform were talking while their eyes were also surfing the river. The gongs were hanging on three sides behind them and could be ringed at any time.

Although these guys are not very serious, it will be difficult to avoid these guys' sights when they are clearly visible.

The ship stopped close to the shore, and it was at least two miles away from here. Just passing by like this, even with the level of Jiang Feng, Dingman and Ju Luo, it was impossible to guarantee that these guards would approach each other without disturbing them.

Deng Guinian and Xu Jing were so nervous that she almost held her breath. It was already at the last moment, but she discovered an insurmountable obstacle.

Killing directly can certainly solve the problem, but when the warning is issued, once the Caizhou army in Wengangzha wakes up, it will inevitably affect the Nanyang army outside. Even if the water-based magic array is launched here and the dam breaks the dam and releases water, there is still some time in between, and it is hard to say whether the best effect can be achieved.

Jiang Feng took a deep breath and his eyes swam. Ding Man, Guo Yue, Huang Anjin and Su Tie all fell on him.

"How long has the situation of mutual surveillance by Caizhou Army and Nanyang Army?"

"It's been 10 or 20 days, and we've been like this. We've been in peace and without interfering with each other. We're just a monitoring role. As long as we don't move the water ridge, we've been in such a stalemate."

Cyprus swallowed, and the high platform was obviously built, and the use of this magic flame lamp was very unexpected, and it was something that the scout had never mastered before.

"It's too late for us to think of other solutions." Jiang Feng took a deep breath, stared at the platform ahead, and then looked at the bonfire of the Nanyang Army on the shore.

"You can only take a chance. Aman, you and Cytik took a few people over, go ashore from the front, go around, and get rid of the Nanyang Army people. Remember, starting from now on, you have to estimate the time. Xiao Guo and I, go into the water from here, dive over to the ridge. You observe the movements on the high platform here. As long as they don't move, you have to pretend to be drunk inside and fight and cause trouble, attract their attention, and wait until An Jin and others start!"

Dingman nodded understandingly, "I understand what the lord wants us to use this method to attract the attention of the military and police whistles in Caizhou, and to prevent the formation from being too large, so that the military and police whistles in Caizhou will ring the gold and call the police?"

Jiang Feng nodded with satisfaction: "That's what it means, you must grasp the standard Aman."

"An Jin, Qi Niang, you and Gui Nian, Jing Niang immediately rowed down after we started, and rushed to the edge of the ridge to quickly set up the formation. We don't have much time, so we must complete the layout in the shortest time. At the same time, we must ensure the power of the magic, ensure that we can completely destroy the water outlet, so that the river can quickly erode the entire ridge and drain quickly,..."

At this time, no one raised any questions or additions. Everything has variables, and the rest depends on you to deal with it on the right time.

"Do you have anything else to add?" Jiang Feng looked around and saw Ding Man, Guo Yue, Huang Anjin and others shook their heads. Ju Qi wanted to say something, but still shook his head, but the care in that glance made Jiang Feng feel warm.

The relationship between me and Ju Lu seems to have been getting tighter and tighter in this life-and-death struggle, and it has even exceeded the use of unnecessary language to communicate. Sometimes a look is enough to explain everything else.

However, this time there was another Xu Jing. Subconsciously turned her head, but she saw that Xu Jing's pale cheeks were also full of concern. However, when Jiang Feng looked over, Xu Jing's cheeks turned slightly red.

As if he understood what Jiang Feng meant, Xu Jing nodded slightly.
Chapter completed!