far away.
"Oh ho, you actually dare to open the city gates?" The wicked man suddenly laughed. He really didn't expect the other party to make such a choice, opening the city gates in front of him and letting the refugees into the city.
Is this confidence in the city's garrison, or contempt for his wicked husband and hundreds of thousands of Qin soldiers?
"Erniu, you must lead your troops to charge and fight without any mercy. Make sure they are thrown into chaos and unable to close the city gates."
"Chun Ning, immediately order Wang Jian and Wang Tian to mobilize a large army to come to our aid."
As soon as the evil husband gave the order, Erniu and Chunning spurred their horses and charged out almost simultaneously, moving swiftly into action.
"Go!" Erniu's voice was deep and authoritative. With a wave of his hand, a thousand soldiers behind him rushed toward the city gate like arrows released from a bow. Warhorses neighed and trampled the ground, raising clouds of dust. The swords in their hands gleamed with a cold light.
Seeing the enemy troops approaching again with great force, the defenders on the city wall immediately became more alert, and the archers nervously drew their bows and aimed, ready to counterattack at any moment.
However, with the city gates open, the refugees rushed into the city in a frenzy, and the city gates were filled with the chaotic figures of the refugees. In such a situation, it was really difficult to guarantee that there would be no accidental injuries.
"Release the arrows!"
Knowing his soldiers' hesitation, Li Fu made a decisive move, choosing to sacrifice the lesser for the greater good, and gritted his teeth as he gave the order. In an instant, a rain of arrows soared into the air, heading towards the charging Black Dragon Armored Army.
However, the Black Dragon Armored Army ignored the rain of arrows. Even with arrows raining down on them, they continued to run like tigers, speeding towards the city gate. Their swords flashed, and they killed any refugees who stood in their way.
"Stop them! Stop them!" Chestnut-faced man's eyes were tense, but no matter what, their arrows could not stop the surging tide of the Black Dragon Armored Army.
Meanwhile, Chun Ning had already led another team, making a rapid detour to Wang Jian and Wang Tian's encampment. By this time, the main Qin army was already fully prepared and ready to depart.
Wang Jian knew his wicked husband too well. He was already aware of the commotion at the city gate and knew perfectly well that it was the wicked husband's doing. Therefore, although he had not received any orders from the wicked husband, he still ordered his army to prepare for the attack on the city.
......
"Prime Minister! The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic; we cannot afford to delay any longer."
Jingyang rushed to Li Fu's side and said anxiously, "The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic. We can't afford to delay any longer. There isn't enough time for the refugees to fully enter. By then, the main Qin army will arrive to help. Once the city gates are breached, we will have no chance left!"
However, the despair and fear of the refugees were fully revealed at this moment. They rushed into the city in a rush, and the continuous sounds of fighting and crying were like a sharp knife, constantly cutting into his heart.
Chestnut's expression flickered, but his gaze gradually hardened. "Wait a little longer... immediately mobilize all available troops and defend the city gates to the death!"
"Prime Minister..." Jingyang hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "We have done our best... If we continue... it will only put us in a more difficult situation."
Chestnut-belly's gaze was icy. He didn't answer immediately, but slowly turned his gaze to the Black Dragon Armored Army in the distance.
"General Sima, General Jingyang, the kindness shown to us today is something our Yan Kingdom can never repay." Li Fu's voice was deep and powerful, seemingly carrying endless resolve, "The art of war, in defending the country and protecting the people, is no small matter—the lives of hundreds of thousands are no small thing..."
"If Raocheng is unable to withstand the attack... the two of you should quickly lead your troops to break through the encirclement and retreat to Pingcheng, thus preserving your strength to fight the Qin army again."
Jingyang felt a deep sense of respect and nodded emphatically in agreement, while giving the Black Dragon Armored Army, who were engaged in a frenzied slaughter, a fierce glance. If it weren't for the Qin Kingdom's wolfish ambitions, would there be such a brutal scene today?
At the city gate, blood flowed like a river on the ground, and cries of agony filled the air. Those refugees... became cannon fodder in this battle, falling to the ground, pierced by swords and spears, never to rise again.
The wicked man stood at a distance, looking down at everything. "The more brutal the killing, the more it will tear their hearts apart," he muttered to himself, his gaze cold and stern.
Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats broke the wicked man's reverie.
Chun Ning returned as scheduled with reinforcements, while the Qin army surged forward from behind with overwhelming force. If they joined the battle, they would surely cause Rao City's defenses to collapse completely.
The wicked man looked at the Qin army and a cold smile appeared on his lips again: "They've finally arrived."
He slowly rode his horse out of the shadows of the mountains and forests, and coldly shouted, "All troops, accelerate your advance! Today, we will surely massacre Rao City!"
The wicked man's command resounded like thunder, and the thousands of troops accelerated rapidly under his command. The Qin army's iron cavalry charged forward without hesitation, battle banners fluttering, swords flashing, and the stench of blood seemed to permeate the air.
Just then, a messenger rushed over, his eyes filled with anxiety: "Prime Minister, there are simply too many refugees, and they are moving about in a chaotic and disorderly manner. The soldiers simply cannot form a defensive formation!"
Li Fu's eyes flashed, and he made a decision in an instant: "Gather all available troops and archers, retreat a hundred meters from the city gate, leaving it for the refugees to enter the city. If anyone dares to approach, shoot them dead."
"yes!"
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The arrival of the Qin army made the refugees even more panicked. Countless people died in the trampling, just to break their heads and squeeze into the city.
Little did they know that the more crowded it was, the less efficient it was to enter the city. The city gate towers were almost bursting at the seams, yet very few people were able to get in.
The city's garrison soldiers shouted themselves hoarse, trying to persuade the refugees not to fight and to enter the city in an orderly manner to increase efficiency, but these refugees, facing life and death, wouldn't listen.
On the city wall.
"Release the arrows!"
Li Fu's command rang out again, and the archers tensed and drew their bows, unleashing a rain of arrows that slammed into the Qin army ahead.
However, these arrows seemed insignificant in the face of the Black Dragon Armor Army, which was as solid as steel.
"Kill!" Erniu roared, leading the elite Qin army straight to the city gate, attempting to seize the gate for the main force behind him.
The refugees scattered and fled in chaos, and countless unfortunate people fell under a hail of arrows from their own people, their mournful cries lingering for a long time.
In the distance, the army led by Wang Jian and Wang Tian slowly advanced, their momentum imposing, banners fluttering, and killing intent permeating the air. Each step forward was accompanied by the resounding sound of war drums, seemingly foreshadowing the imminent final showdown of this war.
"Hahaha, what a magnificent scene!" Wang Jian couldn't help but stroke his beard and laugh as he looked at the chaotic scene.
They had been besieging the enemy without engaging in battle for some time, and the atmosphere became even more tense when the Chu reinforcements arrived, with no room for complacency day or night.
They were afraid that the balance of power would shift, and the allied forces of the three kingdoms inside the city would turn around and beat them up.
Unexpectedly, the wicked man, with only three thousand Black Dragon Armored Soldiers, managed to turn the impregnable Rao City into this state, thus shattering the previously balanced battle situation.
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