On the Jianning city wall.
The soldiers who were defending the city, who were fighting bloody battles, looked at the retreating barbarian soldiers, and they looked at each other with a look of confusion.
When Liu Cong saw this situation, doubts flashed in his eyes.
He couldn't figure out why the barbarian army wanted to retreat.
They had already attacked the city wall.
As long as they continued, he would only end up defeated and dead.
However, at this time, the Barbarian King Meng Huo used gold to retreat his troops, calling it a strategy, what kind of strategy was it, and gave up the good situation.
"general" At this time, Jiang Wan also came to Liu Cong's side from the other side, but of the two generals guarding Jiang Wan, only one was left, and he was still injured.
Hear Jiang Wan's cry.
Liu Cong also reacted and shook his head.
Although he didn't know why the Barbarian King Meng Huo wanted to retreat back to the camp, he would definitely not give up attacking Jianning and would definitely come back, but he didn't know the specific time.
"Time is urgent, let the soldiers get rid of the corpses on the passage, and then carry the stones up to prepare for the next defense of the city," Liu Cong ordered.
Although I don't know what the plan of the Barbarian King Meng Huo is, since I have given them time, they cannot waste it in vain and be prepared for the next wave of attacks.
"No" Jiang Wan agreed without hesitation.
Just when Jiang Wan was about to turn around and leave to make arrangements.
"By the way, Gong Yan, let the cook cook all the remaining food so that the soldiers can eat and drink well," Liu Cong said suddenly.
Jiang Wan, who was about to leave, was stunned for a moment when he heard Liu Cong's words, and then realized what he said: "What the general said is true, I will definitely make arrangements."
After saying that, he did not clean up his embarrassed appearance and left with firm steps.
He also knew in his heart the reason for Liu Cong's last arrangement.
He already knew some things, so there was no need to talk about it.
Wait for Jiang Wan to leave.
Liu Cong looked at the situation on the city wall passage, the wailing wounded, and the sad and numb expressions on the faces of the soldiers, and sighed.
He stood quietly by the city wall, watching the barbarian army retreating in the distance, not knowing what he was thinking.
After Meng Huo, the barbarian king, ordered his troops to retreat.
Whether it was the barbarian army watching from five hundred meters away or the barbarian army attacking the city, they all retreated without hesitation, leaving only a pile of corpses lying on the ground.
In the main tent of the barbarian camp.
"Lord, our army only needs a little more time to capture Jianning City.
Why do we need to withdraw our troops at the expense of gold?"
Ah Hui asked.
Originally, the barbarian soldiers he led had already attacked the city wall, and there were less than 5,000 soldiers left defending the city.
They were fully capable of taking Jianning City, but because of Meng Huo's order, he had to lead his troops to retreat. , he would not dare to disobey Meng Huo's orders for Jianning City, which he was about to capture if he gave up.
Everyone present also looked at Meng Huo.
After all, they were also very confused and wanted to know the reason.
"It's getting late now.
Attacking the city at night will bring a lot of inconvenience to our army," Meng Huo said lightly.
Hear the words.
Everyone present was stunned for a moment, with confusion in their eyes.
Although the sun was about to set and night began to fall slowly, it was absolutely possible to capture Jianning City.
If they haven't broken through to the city wall yet, then the reason mentioned by Meng Huo can still be a reason.
"What are the casualties of our army?"
Meng Huo asked.
He saw the expressions of everyone present and didn't know what they were thinking.
Ah Huinan came to his senses, cupped his hands and said, "Go back to my lord, our army suffered more than 20,000 casualties."
This siege was commanded by A Hui Nan, so he was the one who knew the most about the casualties of the barbarian soldiers and explained the situation clearly at once.
However, he had no idea about the casualties of more than 20,000 soldiers.
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After all, it was a forced attack on the city.
It was normal for the casualties to be larger.
As long as Jianning City was captured, it would be enough.
"More than 20,000 people were killed or injured.
You must know that the defenders of Jianning City were only 20,000 people.
They continued to attack for such a long time without capturing it.
If at night, the defenders of Jianning abandoned the city wall and retreated back to the city. , spread out to deal with our army, how much price will it cost?"
Meng Huo glanced at the crowd and continued: "Although our army has a hundred thousand troops, don't forget that now our army only faces a small Jianning city, and it has already suffered such losses.
You must know that there are also people in Jiangdong.
With tens of thousands of troops, they are conquering the land of Jiaozhou."
The words fell.
Everyone present did not know how to talk to each other, and they did not expect that it was because of this and the fact that night was approaching that Meng Huo would issue an order to withdraw his troops.
Especially Ah Hui Nan.
As the commander of this siege, he felt a little bitter in his heart.
He also wanted to capture Jianning City at the minimum cost, but facing the tightly closed city gates of the city defenders who were not afraid of death, He had no other option but to forcefully board the city.
Who could have predicted that Jiaozhou, which had been slaughtered by them like a lamb all the way here, would turn into a fierce tiger here?
Seeing that no one spoke.
Meng Huo then spoke again: "And according to the information I received, the general on the city wall is Liu Qi's brother Liu Cong.
If he can be captured alive, it will be very beneficial for our army to take control of Jiaozhou."
Hear the words.
Everyone present's eyes lit up, they knew a lot about Liu Qi's younger brother Liu Cong.
This more or less explains the main reason for the withdrawal.
Once Liu Cong is captured alive, they will have a certain amount of leverage to deal with what happens after they capture Jiaozhou.
"My lord is wise," complimented everyone present.
"Give me the order.
Let the soldiers eat and drink tonight.
Early tomorrow morning, we will continue to attack Jianning City, capture Jianning in one fell swoop, and capture the defending general Liu Cong alive."
Meng Huo said with a gleam in his eyes.
"promise" Everyone present did not have any objections to Meng Huo's order.
After all, they had already figured it out.
Even if they had objections, they did not dare to speak.
Meng Huo was their boss.
If Meng Huo had negotiated with them, he could still mention it.
But if Meng Huo had already made a decision and still refused life and death, there was no guarantee that he would be charged with anything.
Everyone also slowly withdrew and made arrangements.
Although Jianning was not captured today, the defenders of Jianning were less than 5,000 people.
The army could completely capture Jianning in one attack, but the defenders of Jianning were left behind.
Just surviving one more night would have no impact on their army marching through Jianning.
Wait until everyone leaves.
Meng Huo's eyes also flashed, and he didn't know what he was thinking
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