The same thing caused calls from people outside Fenggao City and outside the city.
However, one is cheering, while the other is full of despair.
If the soldiers and civilians in the city were feeling surprised and a little solemn, then there was only one word to describe the mood in the Jizhou military camp at this moment.
Sad and miserable.
As early as one day ago, Yuan Tan and his generals were still very ambitious, thinking that in as little as three days or as long as five days, Fenggao's door would be opened wide. They stepped in and became the new masters of the city in a majestic manner.
Even in the morning, Guo Tu had already begun to consider the plan for the next war based on the Taishan map. He really had a long-term vision.
And now...
Extremely bad news is coming back one after another!
First, they received the news that Xuzhou Army’s ambushes were attacking the village. After the army rushed to rescue them, they received the bad news that “if they were too late, the entire hilltop would be burned and all the food would be incinerated!”
In comparison, the news that the nearly 4,000 defenders of Tuqiu Mountain were completely wiped out, and that Xinpi suspected that Gao Lan and many soldiers had surrendered after searching for traces, were of little importance.
In normal times, such a large amount of losses, or even the defection of a famous Hebei general, would make even Yuan Shao, whose family was rich and powerful, feel heartbroken. Yuan Tan would even write a letter to his father to apologize personally.
But now Yuan Tan no longer cares about this matter.
Whether it is him, Guo Tu, Xinpi, or all the generals, they only care about one thing now!
How much food do they still have?
Facing the bloodshot eyes around him, the quartermaster was so frightened that he didn't dare to speak for a long time. It took a while before he gave an answer while trembling.
At present, if the food and grass in the camp are used at normal costs, it can last for ten days at most. If the daily supply is reduced, it can last for another five days.
The last sentence has a precondition, which is that it can only be used during normal marches and can never be used during war!
Especially now that the Jizhou army is attacking Fenggao, it’s a joke, it’s a tough battle!
Even if you don't provide extra meals to the soldiers, how dare you reduce the number?
Yuan Tan believed that if such a military order was issued, there would be a mutiny!
What's more, even if it's like this, it only takes half a month...
Even if we immediately break camp and return to Linzi tomorrow, it will take about ten days. However, not only has Feng Gao not been defeated, but there is also an unknown number of Xuzhou troops lurking nearby. Once they are harassed and entangled by these people along the way during the retreat, the time required may be
It will take longer!
And the most crucial point!
Before the army set off, Yuan Tan had already plundered all the government and private grain stores in Linzi and nearby counties. If he wanted to get supplies for tens of thousands of people this time, where would he find them?
Of course, these are actually things for later. At present, whether to fight or retreat has not yet been decided.
Thinking of this, countless eyes in the tent instantly focused on Yuan Tan. Although they had ideas in their minds at this time, no one dared to speak rashly as it related to the future of the 30,000-strong army and the strategy of going south to Mount Tai.
Everyone is waiting for this high-spirited young general to make a decision!
At this time, Yuan Tan's face, which was once full of toughness and determination, was filled with shock, anger and confusion.
Yuan Tan felt the complicated gazes in his eyes, and he knew very clearly that these people were urging him to make a decision quickly!
After all, whether it is for them, Yuan Tan, or the Jizhou Army, time is very precious today and cannot be wasted!
But Yuan Tan doesn’t know what to do!
It has been nearly ten years since Yuan Shao took charge of the Jizhou herdsman, and Yuan Tan has been on the expedition with his father.
This period was when Yuan Shao made a leap in strength, and it also allowed Yuan Tan to see the most attractive side of war for men!
Victory, singing, glory, conquest, that is my own...
Death, humiliation, screams, and being conquered are the enemy's...
Even since he first led an army to Qingzhou, it has been the same, without exception.
Tian Kai, who had been his father's enemy for many years, was finally defeated by him!
It was Yuan Tan who lit the first fire himself, completely burning this loyal dog of Gongsun Zan!
Linzi, the fifth capital of the Han Dynasty, also surrendered under his cavalry!
Compared with Wang Zheng a year ago, this time Yuan Tan had no allies, fewer troops, and even shorter time!
Even Feng Gaoben was defeated before his eyes!
The southern city wall has been completely penetrated. With such a huge advantage in front of us, it can be said that there is only one step left from complete victory, but...
Just when victory seemed to be within reach, damn God made a huge joke on himself!
How could a Xuzhou army break into the rear area silently?
Xuzhou Army...
Wang Zheng's army...
Yuan Tan's heart was filled with anger and dissatisfaction when he thought of this opponent who had been repeatedly compared with him by his father in the past two years and who had now ruined his good deeds.
This was not the time to think about these things. Yuan Tan tried his best to dispel the distracting thoughts in his mind and turned his mind to business matters.
Fight or retreat?
The food in the military camp is currently in short supply, but if Fenggao is captured, it will actually be enough. After all, the original Fenggao, both in terms of city and people, has been pushed to the limit by his army, and may completely collapse later!
But this undoubtedly involves a certain risk. If the food runs out and Fenggao City has not been taken, and the food from the rear fails to be delivered in time, the result will be...
All the Jizhou troops along this route may be destroyed!
Including the men and horses that had been lost before, this is a Jizhou army of 45,000 people!
Even if Yuan Shao has now taken over all the land in Hebei, if such a force is completely destroyed in Mount Tai, it will really be a real injury and a great loss of vitality!
It even affected the Yuan family's entire competition layout.
Just thinking about such consequences, let alone having to bear them, makes Yuan Tan horrified and shuddering.
If we withdraw from the army...
They made a quick decision and set up camp tomorrow. The food on hand was enough to support their return to Linzi. However, the plan to attack Fenggao City this time would be completely bankrupt. After this battle, their family and Wang Zheng were at loggerheads. Once the other party attacked, If you go to Beihai, you will definitely march to Qijun next!
The opponent was originally from Qingzhou, and had conquered Linzi once before. It could be said that he knew the basics well and was familiar with it. Even at that time, he was well-known as a master and could use the entire power of Xuzhou...
When the time comes, can the city of Linzi be able to defend itself against such an attack?
What Yuan Tan fears most at this time is that if he retreats, not only will Feng Gao fail to win, but all the current results will be in vain!
Moreover, Yuan Tan was really unwilling to quit just like that.
This was his first confrontation with Wang Zheng. Yuan Tan didn't want to lose, let alone admit defeat!
After several choices, the idea of giving it a try prevailed in Yuan Tan's mind. After the generals paid attention and approached a cup of tea, Yuan Tan finally made up his mind.
He stood up with a slap on the gum, and his voice was a little hoarse under the excitement, but the determination and firmness in his tone moved everyone.
"Pass this general's order, the army will continue to attack the city!"
"You can't do that, Major General!"
After hearing this, the others had not spoken yet, but Guo Tu and Xin Pi rarely said in unison: "This matter is too risky..."
"I haven't finished speaking yet!"
But Yuan Tan waved his hand to interrupt the two of them, looking at everyone with a gloomy and terrifying face. After a while, he continued: "Send a message to the whole army, if Feng Gao is not defeated within three days..."
The remaining food is probably enough for the army to withdraw to Linzi.
The young master of the Yuan family thought that after all, more soldiers would die in the next three days, and there might be a little surplus of food.
After all, he did not dare to risk Yuan Shao's great cause, or even the future of the Yuan family, just because of his inner ambition.
After all, the lack of food and grass is only an internal crisis. The key is that there is an unknown number of Xuzhou ambushes waiting outside, which has changed the current war situation in Fenggao to some extent.
You must know that Yuan Tan personally selected Tuqiu Mountain, and he naturally knew its mountain shape and terrain very well. Even if Gao Lan's wounded army was replaced, it could be completely defeated in just one day, and the enemy's strength would never be reduced.
!
Yuan Tan's last sentence also made Guo Tu and Xin Pi look at each other for a while, and finally fell silent at the same time.
Three days, this is a relatively reasonable number, and it also means that Yuan Tan did not lose his mind and made a decision that was not radical, but also not conservative.
As for the other generals, their eyes immediately became eager.
To be honest, who would not want to expand their territory as a general, let alone when the battle has reached this point, they are not willing to just retreat. Moreover, judging from the generals, after such a long period of attack and defense, Fenggao City's defense has already
It's shaky.
As long as they spare no expense, it is absolutely possible to blast through the unsightly city walls, gates and defenders on the opposite side within three days.
...
Until the Jade Rabbit took off, the Jizhou army outside Fenggao City showed no sign of breaking out of camp.
This is an extremely obvious signal!
Chang Xi also immediately understood Yuan Tan's choice. After all, with the current situation of the Tianjun, there is no way that they can leave the city to pursue. In other words, the people of Jizhou do not need to worry about being pursued by the defenders in the city, let alone avoid their eyes and ears, or even
Evacuated overnight.
That is to say, these northern barbarians have no plans to withdraw yet!
Chang Xi didn't know whether Yuan Tan planned to fight to the death, or whether he wanted to give it a last try, but no matter which one, he would have another headache.
That night, both the people of Jizhou and the Fenggao defenders in the city lived a very uneasy night.
Not even just them.
After all, the three thousand troops Wang Zheng brought this time were also involved in the situation. From the moment he decided to send aid, Wang Zheng had made two preparations.
Burning the enemy's grain roads only temporarily alleviated the danger in Fenggao City. It was still too early to completely quell the threat of Yuan Jun's men to his Xuzhou and Mount Tai.
It was even learned from the sentry rider that after receiving the news, Yuan Tan did not seem to recognize the reality and retreated willingly. Instead, he continued to attack the city, which gave Wang Zhengyi a headache.
The idea of reaching out and being cut off is just a pretense. If the troops are not enough, they are not enough. His system does not have the magical ability to spread the beans into soldiers. From the beginning, Wang Zheng planned to let Yuan Tan Shixiang get out of his own way first, and then settle the accounts slowly later.
But now I look at it...
Wang Zheng is a little uncertain now. Is it because there is still a lot of food and grass left in Yuan Jun's camp, or is the second ancestor of the Yuan family too determined to fight despite this situation?
Could it be that we have to play the game of burning the cauldron and sinking the boat into a last-ditch battle?
Thinking of this, Wang Zheng's eyes became a little cold. He had used this move before, so he knew its power clearly.
If Yuan Tan really mobilized his entire army, laid out his troops, and fought to the end at any cost, Wang Zheng could not guarantee how long Changxi could hold on.
Don’t have too high expectations!
After a while, Wang Zheng immediately gave the order to approach Fenggao City and choose a place nearby to hide!
At a critical moment, he would personally lead the army to attack Yuan Jun's camp from the rear!
Even Wang Zheng had already set his sights on the suspended transparent box at this time, his eyes shining brightly.
He is already calculating how many more third-level soldiers he can pile up by squandering all his current experience!
Yuan Tan, if you want to risk your life, I will play with you!
As the county seat of Taishan County and one of the four wings that Wang Zheng has just established, Fenggao City must not allow any mistakes!
...
The next day, Feng Gao entered the city.
After Yuan Tan made the decision to attack for three days at any cost, those Jizhou troops who still had a certain fighting capacity were all pushed to the front line of the battlefield. Under the temptation of Yuan Tan's generous rewards, all the generals in the army joined forces one by one.
Gearing up and looking excited.
So when the first ray of dawn hit the city, the fight between the two parties got to the point.
This time, the surging offensive was not only aimed at the gap in the west city wall that was blasted by trebuchets, but also several other city walls were covered with Jizhou soldiers. Nearly thirty ladders were lined up. Amidst the shouts of killing, countless people
Jizhou soldier ants followed,
For a time, bones became a wall, corpses became a blanket, broken limbs and defeated heads flew together, and the blood was all the same.
The brutality of the all-out siege exceeded both sides' imaginations.
A few days ago, the Fenggao defenders had used up the last batch of rolling logs, stones, and arrows in stock. With no other choice, Chang Xi asked the soldiers to pour boiled gold juice and boiling water down.
Although this caused a stench above the city, the killing effect was not bad. Many Jizhou soldiers had their skin and flesh peeled off by the burning, and their bodies and faces were covered with blood blisters.
Most ordinary soldiers with this kind of injury would not die on the spot, but would basically lose their combat effectiveness completely, and would suffer from long-lasting pain.
But this method is not enough to scare away the enemy.
More Jizhou soldiers continued to rush toward the city head fearlessly.
Because the humans who kill red eyes are the most violent beasts in the entire Blue Star!
Although no matter how many groups or groups of people climbed onto the city, they would be surrounded and killed in an instant, and even forced to fall off the city by gunfire, but after many days of fierce fighting, the defenders were already close to exhaustion.
Under such a crazy attack by the Jizhou people, their bloody casualties also increased rapidly.
As time went by, the four walls, especially the gap opened by trebuchets, began to be in complete distress.
Finally, it was Chang Xi who rushed forward again with the remaining soldiers of Tianzhu camp and pushed the general down.
And when night fell, Chang Xi's face turned extremely ugly as he stared at the Jizhou Army who was forced to evacuate.
Today's attack was unprecedented, and the damage in the city hit a new high!
There are only the last ten people left in the Tianzhu camp, and most of them are still unlucky. And the nearly a thousand men under his command who came with him at the beginning are now out of ten.
Damn it, is Yuan Tan crazy?
Seeing that nearly four to five thousand corpses had been added to Fenggao City, Chang Xi found it difficult to understand that such an attack would only cause greater damage to the opponent.
But until now, he really doesn't have the energy or leisure to care about whether Yuan Tan is sick...
At this moment, Chang Xi just wants to seize all the time to count the damage, treat the wounded, and build the city wall...
If it's not dawn yet after all these things are done, he can still close his eyes for a while.