On the Xihua Gate of Miyagi City, Liu Kun and Murong Xuan were always looking at Stone City. At that time, the thick and sometimes light black smoke affected their moods, and the fast horses that came back every once in a while also made their brows tighten.

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Although I have not seen the power of the Qin army's naval gun salvo with my own eyes, I can imagine it from the reward of the fast horses.

"Tap tap tap tap~~" Another fast horse came from Juechen. It was slightly different from the anxiety on the face of the previous knight. This knight's anxiety also had a hint of despair, which made both Liu Kun and Murong Xin have feelings.

A bad premonition.

The knight quickly galloped to the bottom of the city, dismounted his horse and said quickly: "Your Majesty, the Qin army has attacked the top of Stone Mountain and will attack the defenders on the other three hillsides and the city at any time!"

Although there was an omen in his heart, Liu Kun's expression still changed slightly, and he quickly looked at Stone City again. After a closer look, he immediately saw the clues. Black lines that were so subtle that they were almost invisible were shooting from the top of the mountain to the hillside.

Woolen cloth!

It turned out that after another wave of ship salvos, the victory of the Qin army had been completely established. Huan Wen ordered his men to dismantle the crossbow-type ballistae from the ship and go up the mountain, and attack the garrison positions distributed halfway up the hillside to the top of the city.

Since the trebuchets were set towards the outside of the city, there was no way to turn around and fight back, so they could only be beaten but could not fight back. Occasionally, the defenders who charged towards the top of the mountain in an attempt to retake it were all shot back by powerful crossbows.

Although he was very reluctant to admit it, Liu Kun had to tell himself that Stone City was lost!

From then on, the Qin army will be stationed in this military fortress closest to Jiankang, posing a fatal threat to itself and forcing the palace city to station a large number of troops!

However, understanding comes understanding. What else can Liu Kun do? Before the decisive battle with Yunfeng, he will not be stupid enough to try to take back Stone City.

A ray of hatred flashed in his eyes. Liu Kun shouted: "Send the order, order the defenders to light fire in the city and withdraw quickly!"

"Yes!" The sound of horse hoofbeats faded away. Both Liu Kun and Murong Xin temporarily lost their mood to speak. The fall of Stone City also meant that the plan to attack Jingkou was no longer feasible. But Xi Jian, Jingkou, could always

By blocking the grain and grass supplies from Wu County, Jiankang will also be directly exposed to threats from the upper reaches of the river. At the same time, it will not have no impact on the Shogunate Mountain Camp stationed in the northeast of the city.

The loss of Stone City had a lot of consequences. Liu Kun was in a bad mood. He could only watch helplessly but was unable to help. There was no way. The Qin army used warships to attack from the water, causing the Chu army in Shogun Mountain to collapse.

If there is nothing, this is the consequence of losing the right to control the river. No matter how strong the land war is, what is the use of not being able to cross the river?

"Da da da da~~" Another sound of horse hoofbeats sounded from the east, and Liu Kun quickly cast his gaze over.

A knight hurriedly dismounted and saluted: "Your Majesty, the Qin army Zeng Daniu's cavalry of about 17,000 people broke into the area around Xun Mansion!"

"Oh?" Liu Kun couldn't help but have some hope. By annihilating Zeng Daniu's tribe, he could win back the victory!

Liu Kun quickly asked: "Did Zeng Daniu rescue Xun Song?"

"This..." The knight was confused: "The Qin army only waited and watched in front of the formation. When the general left, they did not launch an attack!"

‘Did you sense the danger?’ Liu Kun thought for a moment and exchanged uneasy glances with Murong Xuan.

"Your Majesty! We might as well go and take a look!" Murong Xin bowed his hand.

Liu Kun nodded, mounted his horse, and galloped towards the east of the city. Murong Xin also got on his horse and followed closely.

It turned out that after driving for nearly a hundred miles, Zeng Daniu arrived at the eastern suburbs of Jiankang at close to noon. He first passed through the grove in front of Baidang Lake, then directly broke through the fence near Donglimen, and led his troops into Donglimen. Suburban area where the rich and powerful live.

Not counting the Sima family, there were dozens of families of powerful people living here earlier. However, as Liu Kun's soldiers surrounded Xun Song's mansion, the powerful people moved to other places overnight. No one can guarantee whether Chi Yu will be affected when the two armies actually fight.

This is different from the several battles between Yun Feng, Shen Chong and Liu Xajian back then, which all took place outside Dongli Gate. The powerful people were confident that no one would dare to offend them. But now, the war is about to break out at home, Chu The country is facing life and death again. Who dares to gamble with his own life?

Xunsong's mansion is located in the middle area. The scene in front of them made Zeng Daniu and the soldiers gasp. In just one day and night, Xunsong's mansion was surrounded by two ditches. There are more than ten archery towers standing in the room. If it only stops here, then that's fine. The cavalry can risk their lives to launch an attack and then invade the mansion to rescue Xun Song.

However, Xunsong's residence was only five miles away from the Donghua Gate of the palace city. Zeng Daniu was worried that while the fierce battle was in full swing, Liu Kun would take advantage of himself to stand out from the ambush, and the whole situation would be like catching a turtle in a urn. .

If we could successfully rescue Xun Song, Huan Yi and Bian Yi, we would not hesitate to risk the lives of all the soldiers in the army. However, we are afraid of being ambushed. By then, not only will we not be able to rescue anyone, but we will lose more than 10,000 people. People will also die meaninglessly, which is not worth it.

Zeng Daniu looked forward in surprise. The Chu army between the two trenches was waiting. The palace city behind was like a huge beast, especially the vermilion Donghua Gate, which was like a bloody mouth. Will show its ferocious fangs!

Zeng Daniu could never make a decision.

Time passed slowly, and the soldiers of the Qin army were not in a hurry, waiting for Zeng Daniu to come up with an idea. Liu Kun and Murong Xin, who hurried to the Donghua Gate city gate, saw the hesitant look on the Qin army, and felt in their hearts But they were very anxious, they were worried that Zeng Daniu would retreat without a fight.

Murong Xuan turned around and suggested: "Your Majesty, Zeng Daniu may have seen something. I am worried that he will eventually turn around and go back. If he cannot annihilate this Qin army, even if he breaks the Xun Mansion, in addition to killing people to vent his anger, he will not It cannot bring any substantial effect. In my opinion, Your Majesty might as well...stimulate Zeng Daniu!"

Liu Kun knew it as soon as he heard it, and hurriedly called out: "Beat the drum and order all the troops in the city to attack Xunsong's mansion immediately!"

"Dong dong dong~~" The dull war drums rang loudly, and the Chu army besieging Xun Mansion made various preparations before the attack. The struggle on Zeng Daniu's face became more and more obvious.

Liu Kun and Murong Xin observed the subtle changes in Zeng Daniu's expression without blinking.

A general of the Qin army said anxiously to Zeng Daniu: "General Zeng, the Chu army is about to launch an attack. We can't just stand outside and watch. The general will understand that there may be an ambush in this, but Duke Xun is the most important person to the king." Respected noble scholar, if something unexpected happens, in short, I will not be able to think of any other way to apologize to the king other than committing suicide!"

"General Zeng, please give the order immediately! Even if we all die in battle, we can at least defeat him with 30,000 to 50,000 people and reduce the pressure on the king's march south!" The generals around him also urged in unison!

The call for battle came clearly, and both Liu Kun and Murong Xin were secretly happy. They understood that as leading generals, sometimes they cannot do whatever they want and must act in accordance with the morale of the army.

Zeng Daniu also turned back to look at all the soldiers. Everyone looked full of fighting spirit regardless of their fatigue.
Chapter completed!