The battlefield was like a meat grinder in later generations. The corpses of soldiers from both sides were everywhere. The blood flowed together and flowed into the pond not far away.
The fierce battle is still going on.
Chen Wu and Ding Feng fought against Wenpin. Wenpin's combat effectiveness was second-rate at best. However, Chen Wu and Ding Feng, as fierce generals recorded in later generations, were comparable to first-rate soldiers. However, they were forced too hastily today. A large number of All their physical strength was wasted on the road, and the two faced Wenpin, but they could only be even.
What's even more deadly is that almost all of them are new soldiers. Their vigor has been worn away in the battle. The air is filled with the smell of blood and the grotesque corpses are making people's scalp numb. In addition, there is no advantage in strength. They can hold on for at least half a day. In an hour, I'm afraid I will be defeated.
The reason why they have been able to persist until now is entirely because of Chen Wu and Ding Feng's blocking.
Wenpin was equally anxious.
His 40,000-strong army was blocked by more than 10,000 people at Lujiatai. Seeing that it was about to break out, Wancheng must have received the news. If enemy reinforcements came, his plan would be disrupted.
However, Chen Wu and Ding Feng were too desperate. They only attacked but did not defend. They were in a desperate posture, forcing him to defend quickly, but they were pressed harder and harder.
The shouts and screams resounded deafeningly through the sky.
The soldiers on both sides were red-eyed, their chests were heaving violently, and the arms wielding weapons had become mechanical, hacking and slashing indiscriminately and without any plan.
Recruits are recruits after all.
As the battle continued, the attrition rate of the new recruits reached an astonishing 60%. The number of effective resistance forces that could be organized quickly decreased, forcing the new recruits to retreat step by step, almost forcing them to take power.
Chen Wu and Ding Feng resisted desperately and managed to hold the line of defense, but they probably wouldn't be able to hold on for long.
Wenpin felt even more anxious.
I wish I could swing my sword and fight with all my strength, kill the two generals in front of me, and defeat the enemy army. However, I can't make up my mind to do so, so I can only waste it.
"kill--!"
At this moment, a murderous cry rose from behind.
When Chen Wu and Ding Feng heard this voice, they finally felt relieved. Reinforcements from the third and fourth battalions arrived.
"How can it be?"
Seeing the heavy troops at the rear, Wenpin relied on his many years of experience to quickly judge that the opponent's reinforcements were at least 20,000. This number shocked him.
According to the intelligence, Nanyang only has 30,000 troops at most, and there are more than 10,000 people guarding Duyang City. How could there be 40,000 troops near Fancheng?
But it was too late to think about it now.
"Retreat! All troops retreat!"
Wenpin decisively ordered the retreat. The physical strength of the soldiers on both sides was severely exhausted, and enemy reinforcements were coming again. If they did not retreat now, they would probably have no chance later.
Chen Wu and Ding Feng watched Wenpin and the others retreat and did not pursue them.
It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s that I really don’t have the strength.
The two gasped, looked at each other, saw the blood stains on each other's faces, and laughed.
This defensive battle was finally won.
After a short rest, Chen Wu and Ding Feng immediately organized their troops to establish defensive positions. At the same time, they ordered the soldiers to bury pots and cook rice, always preparing for the enemy's counterattack.
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Wancheng.
While Chen Wu and Ding Feng were running on the road, Pang Shanmin was pulled up from his sleep and told him: "At midnight tonight, Liu Biao ordered Wen Pin to be a general and led an army of 50,000 to attack Fancheng Ferry. At present, the ferry has been breached. The army It may appear at the gate of Wancheng at any time."
The sleepy Pang Shanmin was awakened by this sentence.
There was a gleam of disbelief in his wide eyes: "What did you say? Liu Biao led his army to sneak attack on Fancheng Ferry? Where are General Chen and General Ding?"
"They have organized troops to build a defense line in Lujiatai. The current situation of the battle is unknown." Tan Ma replied.
Pang Shanmin staggered and almost fell down. Fortunately, someone nearby held him up. He took a breath and thought carefully: "Quickly pass this news to Duyang City, so that General Ma can be more vigilant to prevent Cao Cao from sneak attacks."
"Here!"
Tan Ma immediately got up and ran out.
"The mountain people thought this was a joint action between Liu Biao and Cao Cao?" The movement just now woke up Pang Degong. He heard the conversation inside from the door and walked in to say.
Pang Degong came to Nanyang with Zhang Xiu, so he stayed and did not return to Chang'an.
Seeing his father come in, Pang Shanmin immediately stood up, helped Pang Degong sit down and said, "Ah, with Liu Biao's behavior, he will definitely not dare to send troops to us easily, unless there is an external coalition."
Pang Degong smiled and shook his head: "When Liu Biao was young, he was known as the 'Eight Horses'. He was a coward and incompetent. But now that he is older and has a smaller heart, he is also very fierce when he shows his claws. "
Pang Shanmin: "Between fathers, Liu Biao himself started this war?"
"It's very possible, and since he has made up his mind to go to war, he will never stop easily. You quickly write a letter to the lord and ask for support. Cao Cao is currently in Xuzhou and is unable to invade Nanyang. You will mobilize the Duyang City defenders. Come back and prepare to resist Liu Biao's attack." Although Pang Degong was old, his tone of voice was very powerful, so that Pang Shanmin did not dare to resist.
"I'm going to write a letter now."
Pang Shanmin hurried to the table to write a letter, and at the same time ordered someone to convey the order to Duyang City.
After writing the letter, Pang Shanmin did not dare to take it with him in Wancheng. He asked Pang De to guard Wancheng on his behalf. He took the defeated personal guards and hurried towards Lujiatai. The battle situation ahead had not yet been reported, and he was very anxious.
Fortunately, halfway through the journey, the good news ahead came.
After hearing that Chen Wu and Ding Feng had defended their positions and blocked the enemy's troops, Pang Shanmin breathed a sigh of relief and immediately ordered his people to speed up and head towards Lujiatai.
At this time, the two armies were confronting each other up and down the Lujiatai.
On the stage was the military camp of Chen Wu and Ding Feng. It was noon. After resting for a whole morning, the soldiers of both sides ate and nervously prepared for battle.
Wenpin couldn't wait to launch a second attack.
Zhang Yun has been marching in a hurry all night. Calculating the time, he will arrive at Wuguan tonight at the latest. If the battle situation on his side advances slowly, Wuguan will lose the meaning of a sneak attack.
Before the entire army had finished resting, Wenpin began another round of attack.
On the stage, Chen Wu and Ding Feng stood on the arrow tower, watching Wenpin's army gathering to attack. They couldn't help but worry. The rhythm of this attack was too abnormal. It had only been three hours since the last battle. The second round of fighting began, which drove the soldiers on both sides to death.
"Zilie (Chen Wu's nickname), Wenpin's actions are too abnormal, there must be some conspiracy!" Ding Feng felt a hint of conspiracy.
Chen Wu nodded: "It is indeed abnormal, but it is understandable that Wenpin attacked in such a hurry. Only a quick victory can capture Nanyang and block the lord's counterattack. If Nanyang cannot be taken in a short time, wait for the lord to lead the army. I'm afraid Liu Biao will only get beaten."
As he said this, both of them laughed.
"Are there enough arrows?" Chen Wu asked.
"According to Wenpin's attack method, it is definitely not enough. The flower blade armor-piercing crossbow is already on its way. It is estimated that it will arrive tonight. We must persist until night." Ding Feng said.
"Then just defend with all your strength!"
Looking at the assembled enemy troops, Chen Wu's eyes became sharp.
