Chen Xing looked at Zhang Rang with admiration: "Zhang Changshi is right!!"
Then, Zhang Rang stood up with his sword and began to work with Chen Xing to direct the soldiers and able-bodied men to collect the corpses and tally the battle losses.
At the same time, the magistrate of Gaoyang County and a group of officials led the people in the city to begin moving various defensive weapons.
As night deepened and they were certain the rebels would not make any further moves, the defending troops finally relaxed and began to rest.
Upon returning to the government office in the city, Zhang Rang immediately began inquiring about the day's battle losses.
“Zhang Changshi, in today’s battle to defend the city, the Youzhou army suffered 500 dead, 800 lightly wounded, and 200 seriously wounded!”
Seven hundred of the local militia from Hejian were killed in action, one thousand were lightly wounded, and five hundred were seriously wounded!
"so much?"
Upon hearing Chen Xing's report on the casualty figures, Zhang Rang's brow twitched.
"Alas, Liu Kui's relentless and continuous attacks on the city have led to this situation!"
Chen Xing couldn't help but sigh. In all his years in the army, this was the first time he had participated in such a fierce defense of the city. If it weren't for the superior equipment of the Youzhou army, the losses would have been even greater.
Inside the rebel camp, Liu Kui frowned as he listened to the reports of casualties from his subordinates.
The plan to capture Gaoyang in one fell swoop failed, and more than 20,000 people were killed or wounded. This result was obviously unacceptable to Liu Kui.
The next morning, after ordering the entire army to have a hearty meal, Liu Kui dispatched 120,000 troops from the rear to launch another attack on Gaoyang.
The fierce fighting lasted from dawn until dusk. Thanks to the desperate defense of the Youzhou army and the young men of Hejian, Gaoyang County remained like a stubborn rock in the waves, never falling.
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