Southwest of Longsang City, Wangcheng Valley.

This place was an important place where Zhao Tong and Baima Qiang jointly defeated Dai Ling last year, and Zhao Ang brought the private troops of various Liangzhou families to help.

This year, it once again became the place where the Han army and the Baima and Shenlang Qiang troops met.

Following close discussions among the three parties, the established plan for sending troops was reached.

After marching all the way northeast to the important town of Longsang City on the western border of Longxi County, only about thirty miles of land remained. However, after the scouts inquired about the truth, they learned that Cao's troops were already garrisoned in the city.

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After hearing this report, Zhao Tong, who was riding his horse in front of the central army, couldn't help but ponder for a while, and then immediately waved his hand and ordered, "Order the entire army to temporarily stop!"

The sound resounded like thunder.

After hearing this, the soldiers on one side quickly picked up the command flag in their hands and hurriedly left the formation. They quickly followed up from the side on horseback and waved the command flag in their palms to the front army to give instructions.

The generals from all departments stopped when they saw this!

As the Han army stopped, the white horses and Shenlangqiang who were marching on both wings were each a little confused.

Why did it stop suddenly?

But they also stopped!

The next second, Yang Wanwan and the commander of Shenlangqiang both sent people over to inquire.

When Zhao Tong saw this, he smiled and explained, "Please come back and tell the prince, Commander, that the situation has changed and just let them march according to the general's orders!"

"If there is an urgent military situation, I will take the initiative to contact you."

After uttering these words, the two Qiang messengers just handed them back and said goodbye.

Zhang Ni from the side saw this scene and couldn't help but ask, "General, what are your plans?"

"Boqi, the situation has changed!"

Hearing this, Zhao Tong just looked at each other and said easily: "Fei Yao and other generals stationed in Longxi seem to have become much more vigilant this time after our army's last raid!"

"Longsang City has deployed troops to garrison. I'm afraid they sent various ministries after hearing the news that our army arrived at the southern border of Longxi County."

"Now, it seems that it is unrealistic to capture Longsang City as a garrison."

After saying this, he responded with some worry.

"Well, General, I think that even if the enemy army sends a garrison, the main force will definitely not be able to arrive in a short while."

"How about taking advantage of this period to attack and attack the city by force?"

Zhang Ni looked at his somewhat solemn gaze, and then couldn't help but raise his hand and suggest something.

"I'm afraid it's not that difficult to capture?"

"After the last confrontation, the enemy will definitely strengthen the defense of Longsang City again."

However, halfway through the words, Zhao Tongsuizhi's face quickly returned to a serious look, and he said in a deep voice, "But it is not impossible to break the city!"

"In this way, Bo Qi, you will lead one of the troops to Longsang City and launch an offensive on the city to test the enemy's defense strength."

"If the defense is weak, send someone to report immediately. I will immediately order Yang Wanwan and the Shenlang Qiang commander to bring the Qiang people to help attack the city."

"Here!"

When the order was passed down, Zhang Ni accepted it very simply without any delay.

After that, he went to order an army and headed north.

As for the rest of the Han army, they are on standby!

When the Qiang people on both wings saw this, they also stopped moving forward.

As Zhang Ni led his troops to arrive at Longsang City, he first found a relatively spacious site on the outside as a temporary camp, and then led more than ten people to the city beyond the range of the crossbowmen.

His eyes gradually looked towards the top of the city wall.

He put his hand between his eyebrows above his eyes and quietly observed the city defense.

"tear……"

"Is this city defense really reinforced at all levels?"

After Zhang Yi looked at the city for a week, his face was slightly frightened!

Because our own army entered Longsang City in advance last year, it formed a tug-of-war with Fei Yao's troops.

He especially remembers last year’s city!

Now he just took a general glance at the surrounding city walls, and he could immediately feel the strength of the city's defenses.

This is obviously because after his own troops withdrew, Fei Yao urgently summoned migrant workers to carry out reinforcements.

"Then it will be a bit difficult to attack the city by force?"

"However, the good news is that the enemy's main force has not yet arrived, and there is no spare force to camp on the flanks. This may be beneficial to our army's attack on the city."

Zhang Yi then murmured.

Last year, when the Han army was stationed at this time, Zhao Tong occupied Longsang City, leaving only the partial army to defend the city, while the rest of the main force camped on the flanks.

It forms a cornering force with the city!

Even though Fei Yao had a military force several times his own, he would not dare to attack the city with all his strength.

Otherwise, the Han troops in the flanking camp would rush out from the side.

This gave Zhang Yi some temporary comfort deep in his heart.

After a little investigation, he already knew it!

Then he retreated to the temporary camp, ordered people to cut down trees in the surrounding area, and made simple siege weapons for a tentative siege.

Every move of the Han army, the condescending Cao defenders were already watching the movements outside the city.

They also know the importance of Longsang City!

He also understood that the combat prowess of the various tribes of the Han army was not inferior to them in the slightest.

If Longsang City is lost, I'm afraid the situation will be even worse than last year.

After all, Zhao Tong last year led only a few thousand people.

This time, according to the battle report, the scale is getting bigger and bigger!

If Longsang is lost, the enemy will inevitably use this as a foundation to manage the area south of Longxi County for a long time and gradually win over people's hearts.

Therefore, at this moment, the entire city is under martial law.

The guards were also in their respective positions, holding bows and crossbows and hiding in the city gates, waiting for the enemy's offensive.

With the creation of a simple siege weapon!

Zhang Ni raised the spear in his palm high and shouted loudly, "Every unit forms an array and attacks the city!"

An order was passed down,

The subordinates formed a neat formation, each carrying a simple staircase and advancing forward under the protection of the sword and shield bearers.

As each unit gradually entered the enemy's range.

The first to bear the brunt was the hail of arrows.

Sharp arrows dropped from the sky one after another and fell into the array.

"Ding ding ding..."

One after another, the feathered arrows hit the round shield and made a clanking sound, and some scattered arrows also shot down some unlucky Han soldiers to the ground.

However, this Han army was already an elite force in many battles.

They have long been accustomed to the days of licking blood from the knife edge in the mountain of corpses and sea of ​​blood.

This little battle can't scare them at all.

The Han army's offensive pace continued to press forward.

Although Fei Yao, under the advice of Dai Ling, sent garrison troops in advance, after all, he was in a hurry and it still took some time for the main troops to assemble.

So much so that the current garrison in the city is limited!

Under the cover of the sword and shield men, they quickly advanced to the city.

Subsequently, stairs were erected on the city wall.
Chapter completed!