"This is the fate of those who rebel!" Xu Zongwen stood at the top of the city and shouted loudly to the vast sea of county soldiers.
Captain Jia Xin, Governor Cheng Chu and others were bribed by Han Ji or paid bribes to Han Ji. These people were common people and greedy beetles of the country. Fu Lang was tolerant and Qingzhou officials were corrupt. These corrupt officials enjoy impunity and do not receive the punishment they deserve.
When Xi Jian placed piles of evidence of these people's corruption on Xu Zongwen's desk, Xu Zongwen had already sentenced them to death in his heart.
"You!" Han Ji was out of breath in anger, turned around and ordered an attack on the city.
Seeing Xu Zongwen's ruthless tactics, several eunuchs gave orders and their heads were rolling. Han Ji was furious again. The county soldiers had already assembled and were waiting for orders. They were already riding a tiger and it was hard to get off. If they didn't attack now, how could they wait? He had no choice but to order all ministries to attack the city.
The county soldiers hunted with banners and flags. After the order to attack the city was issued, the drums beat loudly, the horses' hooves rumbled, and the county soldiers marched forward with a loud noise.
"Prepare for war!" Xu Zongwen waved his hand, and the people below the city rushed up carrying rolling logs and stones. The sergeants on the city tower also carried arrows. The Qin soldiers who defended the city unsheathed their arrows and stood ready.
"Get the drum!" Xu Zongwen rolled up his sleeves, took the drum hammer from Zhang San's hand, and beat the big cowhide drum hard.
"General... no! The enemy's crossbows on the city tower don't have eyes. If there is a mistake, it will be a dereliction of duty by the subordinates!" Zhang San urged again and again. He was really worried about Xu Zongwen.
Xu Zongwen served in the army for many years and had the experience of going to the Tibetan border. He had been stationed in Tibet for four years and was experienced. Since he came to the Jin Dynasty, he quickly integrated into the strong style of the army and became accustomed to the bloody cruelty of the battlefield.
Isn't it just beating drums to cheer up the Linzi garrison defending the city!
It was Xu Zongwen who killed the man, and he also caused the disaster of Han Ji, but Xu Zongwen was confident that he could defend Linzi!
What's more, Linzi has a new force of 8,000 troops from Qijun Governor Cui Cheng, the city is well-defended, the Qingzhou arsenal is abundant, the granaries are overflowing, and there are hundreds of thousands of people. It is not impossible to mobilize the people of Linzi City to defend the city together.
"Get out of my way!"
Zhang Sanku couldn't persuade him, so he could only lead dozens of his own soldiers to step forward with thick shields to surround Xu Zongwen in a circle to protect Xu Zongwen and block the arrows of the county soldiers outside the city.
The crossbowmen on the Linzi city tower had already started firing when the county soldiers were within the distance of the bowstring. As soon as the county soldiers approached the city wall pushing a few rams and ladders.
"Dong dong dong..." Xu Zongwen began to beat the drum with all his strength. Upon seeing this, the Linzi defenders and Xu Zongwen's 500 personal troops became more confident.
Xu Zongwen had sharp eyes. As soon as the county soldiers leaned against the wall, he handed over the drum and hammer, held a knife and ordered the pouring of kerosene and gold juice, dropped the torch, burned the county soldiers' ladders, and burned many unlucky county soldiers to death.
Clusters of arrows shot into the mouth of a shouting soldier from the county and shot out from the back of the head. The remaining arrow feathers were stuck upside down in the mouth. The eyes that had not yet been closed were already buried in a large pile of corpses along with the fallen body... …
The charging county soldiers were shot down by bowstrings, and the elite cavalry in the distance were hit by trebuchets on the city. The boulders smashed the men and horses into a puddle of mud, causing waves of horseshoes to neigh. The following siege troops were still like ants. Densely packed, overwhelming!
Ignoring the obstruction of Pei Qing and Xi Jian, Xu Zongwen and Zhang San led the Qin army and 500 soldiers to defend the city desperately. When the knife in his hand cut off the head of a county soldier, a stream of blood spurted out on Xu Zongwen's face. , Xu Zongwen quickly closed half of his eyes, raised his foot and kicked down another county soldier who had climbed up from the ladder.
"General, it's dangerous!"
"What do you know? Your general, I am a blessed person. God protects me. I avoid arrows when they encounter me. I am invulnerable..."
In Xu Zongwen's view, being able to encounter such a strange thing with a chance of time travel is between zero, what else can he be but a son of destiny?
Doesn’t the Son of Destiny have the blessing of special powers?
What invulnerability and resurrection from the dead?
Xu Zongwen left Zhang San aside and became more and more brave as he fought. He had forgotten everything in the killing. The steel knife he waved in his hand already had many gaps, and he didn't know how many county soldiers fell under the knife?
Under the city, a general in the middle of a group of county soldiers saw the right moment and aimed his bow at Xu Zongwen, who had his eyes closed. The moment Xu Zongwen swung his sword, the arrows whizzed along the cold wind, and a "swish——" penetrated. The flesh on Xu Zongwen's chest was still pumping inward with energy!
"General!"
"General!"
"Niang Xipi..." Xu Zongwen rolled his eyes and lost his balance. He felt that his mind was filled with darkness and dizziness, and his upper and lower eyelids were fighting.
Zhang San pierced the shoulder of a county soldier with his long spear and kicked the county soldier off the city wall. After a loud shout, when he turned around, Xu Zongwen's eyes were dull and he released the steel knife in his hand. It fell down in his direction!
Zhang San rushed over like crazy, knelt down with his legs and slid a few steps to catch Xu Zongwen who was hit by the arrow.
The moment he closed his eyes, Xu Zongwen's eyes burst into tears, and then a delicate cry sounded in his ears...
Xu Zongwen was injured by an arrow and fell down. After receiving the news, Pei Qing, Xi Jian and Fu Lang braved the rain of arrows and stepped forward to check Xu Zongwen's injury. Under the red sun at noon, the airtight shields surrounded everyone!
"I have long said that the general will not be allowed to go to the city, and the general will not be allowed to go to the city. Now I am hurt!"
Pei Qing beat her legs, feeling extremely remorseful. If she had known that he would have tied Xu Zongwen with a rope, he would not have agreed to let him go into battle in person.
Xi Jian pinched Xu Zongwenzhong with his hands, but it had no effect.
"Mr. Pei is in charge of the overall situation here. Zhang San, you guys, please carry the general down quickly. Be sure not to touch the wound. Mr. Xi can go to the city and ask a doctor to come and treat him!"
Nie Zhen'er spoke clearly, her voice was crisp, and she spoke in an orderly manner. Pei Qing and Xi Jian were frightened by the sudden appearance of this pro-military guard.
Nie Zhen'er took off her helmet and gently tossed her long hair, revealing her daughter's face.
Naturally, Pei Qing already knew the inside story and was not too surprised.
Xi Jian took a closer look and found out that the person speaking was a woman. This woman who could serve Xu Zongwen knew everyone knew what the relationship was. Now no one would question Nie Zhen'er.
Everyone was convinced and listened to Nie Zhen'er's command. Zhang San quickly carried the fainted Xu Zongwen back to the city. Pei Qing and Fu Lang were still on top of the city presiding over the overall situation and making arrangements to defend the city.
Because Xu Zongwen was struck by an arrow and fell down, the county soldiers under the city suddenly had enough strength and climbed the ladder with all their strength.
Fortunately, the county soldiers had been ordered to rush to Guanzhong and did not bring extra siege equipment, so the siege was very laborious and resulted in heavy casualties.
Therefore, on the first day, although Linzi said that Xu Zongwen had been hit by an arrow, they were fortunate to have Fu Lang, the apparent governor of Qingzhou, in charge.
Thanks to the bravery of the city's defenders and their abundant ordnance, the attackers and defenders were evenly matched, and no one took advantage. When it got dark, Han Ji and the other five governors could only sound the trumpet, withdraw their troops and return to camp, preparing to fight another day.
