Chapter 298

The Tianyuan Army attacked the well-defended Xibai City for three days without making any progress, but the number of casualties was rising linearly in the latest chapter. In the West Hundred City, the Peng Army's losses were not small, with more than half of the casualties. Moreover, the Tianyuan Army attacked during the day and harassed at night. The defenders had no peace day and night, and all the officers and men were exhausted to the extreme.

At this time, Yu Jun came to see Geng Qiang again and advocated abandoning the city and surrendering. If the fighting continued, the soldiers in Xibai City would really be wiped out, and countless people would be implicated.

Until now, there has been no movement in Yancheng, and Xibaicheng has become an isolated and helpless city. Geng Qiang was already extremely irritable, and when he heard Yu Jun's persuasion to surrender, he felt that he had nowhere to vent his sullen anger. , people dragged Yu Jun out, gave him thirty military sticks, and demoted his official position to the bottom. At the same time, he also said that after he defeated the Tianyuan Army, he would take Yu Jun's head.

Yu Junjin failed to meet, but was severely punished by Geng Qiang. For this result, another counselor Qu Rang was naturally very happy. He suggested that Geng Qiang continue to capture more strong men and let the people in the city become the main force to resist the Tianyuan Army. In this way, , the losses of our own soldiers can be minimized, and hundreds of thousands of people in the city can be tied to the Western Hundred City, making the Tianyuan Army's siege even more difficult.

Geng Qiang felt that Qu Rang's opinion was reasonable, so he accepted his proposal and became more unscrupulous in arresting the people in the city. Even in broad daylight, Geng Qiang's personal guards could go to the streets and forcibly arrest people and march them into the army. From children as young as fourteen or five years old to elderly people as old as forty or fifty, no one is immune. The huge Xibai City has been depressed and deserted by Geng Qiang. There are almost no people on the streets. Even if there are pedestrians walking by occasionally, they walk in a hurry and fear for fear of encountering officers and soldiers.

If God wants him to perish, he must first make him crazy. These words are just right for Geng Qiang at this time. He frantically arrested a large number of people and sent them into the army. Although he strengthened the defense of Xibai City, it also laid the foundation for his demise.

Almost all soldiers wearing red armor could be seen on the walls of Xibai City. All they could see were civilians dressed in disorder. They had no armor to protect their bodies, and the weapons they used were all kinds of. Some used spears, Some had halberds, others had knives, and still others had sticks and iron rakes.

In the evening, Tang Yin and three counselors, Qiu Zhen, Zhang Zhe and Zongyuan, went up to the tower of their own camp and looked at the top of Xibai City. Seeing this scene, Qiu Zhen frowned and said, "Sir, look. Geng Qiang has recruited more people from the city to join the army. If this continues, our army will become smaller and smaller, while the enemy's manpower will increase, which is not good for our army!"

Of course Tang Yin knew that the current situation was very critical. He didn't want to hear such analysis anymore, but wanted a solution. He took a deep breath, looked at the city in front of him, and responded absently.

Zong Yuan on the side rubbed his chin, his eyes rolled around, and he said quietly: "Forcing the people to participate in city defense is not the solution! The people have not received any training, and have not seen the battle formations between the two armies. They have no experience. If it’s not enough, there will be huge casualties in a fight!”

Zhang Zhe snorted coldly and said: "Now Geng Qiang is so desperate that he doesn't care about the life and death of the people in the city. He only thinks about himself and how to defend Xibai City."

Zong Yuan nodded and said: "In this way, we can understand two things. First, the people in the city do not participate in city defense voluntarily. Second, Geng Qiang is not popular among the people."

He is talking nonsense. Geng Qiang's unpopularity is not something that happens in a day or two. Since Zhong Tian usurped the throne, Geng Qiang has adopted an iron bowl of control over Lehu County. Who dares to say that Zhong Tian is not half-hearted, as long as he or he If his subordinates know about it, they will immediately arrest him and execute him. With such a county guard, it is strange that the people can spontaneously defend the city for him.

Zhang Zhe rolled his eyes at Zong Yuan and said nothing.

Zong Yuan continued to mutter to himself: "Our army can make full use of these two points. If a group of people can sneak into the city and instigate the people to rebel, Geng Qiang will be defeated. Even if he retreats and settles for the second best, he can incite a group of people. It will be easy to defeat Geng Qiang if the common people open the city gates for our army and allow our army to enter the city!"

Zhang Zhe sighed softly. It was not easy to sneak into the city. It is not that we have not tried it before. The enemy was very cautious. Every section of the city wall was guarded by General Ning. Using the technique of insight, even the hidden arrow personnel could not get close, let alone others? He shook his head and sighed: "Judging from the current situation, it is impossible to sneak into the city."

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Tang Yin's eyes suddenly lit up as he looked at Xibai City, and he said: "If I sneak into the city, there is no chance!"

Qiu Zhen, Zhang Zhe, and Zong Yuan were all stunned when they heard this, and looked at Tang Yin in unison. The latter turned around and said seriously: "What Mr. Zong Yuan said is reasonable. The people of Xibai City cannot participate in the city defense voluntarily. They must have been captured by Geng Qiang through force. In the past three days, our army has continuously attacked the city." , Peng's army suffered many casualties, and the civilians participating in the city defense suffered even greater casualties. Geng Qiang's actions must have aroused complaints from the common people. Under such circumstances, it is easy to incite the common people to rebel. "

"Your Excellency, you want to go there in person?" Qiu Zhen has followed Tang Yin for the longest time, and naturally knows his personality best. Just by the way his eyes sparkled, he knew that Tang Yin planned to take action in person again.

"That's right!" Sure enough. Tang Yin nodded and smiled, and said: "Only if I go there, I have the greatest chance of success!"

"What do you want to do, sir?" Qiu Zhen asked nervously.

Tang Yin smiled, waved his hand and said, "We will discuss it in detail later!"

The group of them quickly descended from the tower, returned to Tang Yin's military tent, and summoned all the senior generals. After everyone arrived, Tang Yin said straight to the point: "I want to go to Xibai City!" His tone was calm, as if Xibai City was his own city, he could enter when he wanted and leave when he wanted.

Hearing this, all the generals were shocked. They looked at each other, but they didn't quite understand what Tang Yin meant. Xiao Muqing asked in a low voice: "What do you mean, sir..."

Tang Yin narrated Zong Yuan's analysis to everyone, and then said: "When I enter the city, I can dress up as a common person and mix among the people guarding the city. As long as there is a chance, I can encourage the people to rebel and open the city gate for our army! "

"Ah?" Everyone was shocked, and Xiao Muqing hurriedly asked: "How many people do you want to take with you?"

Tang Yin pointed back at his nose and said with a smile, "I can do it alone!"

"This... this is too dangerous!" Not to mention Xiao Muqing, even Qiu Zhen shook his head to express his disapproval.

"I'm going alone, with nothing to worry about. Even if my identity is exposed, I can fight or escape. If I follow too many brothers, it will get in the way!" Tang Yin said with a smile.

Qiu Zhen sighed and said quietly: "Even if you want to go alone, you can't enter the city! Hasn't General Jiang Mo already tried it once?" As he spoke, he looked at Jiang Mo.

Jiang Mo responded hurriedly: "That's right! Sir, there is a Peng Army general on top of the city who is releasing the power of insight. As long as you get even slightly closer to the city, you will be noticed by the enemy. Sir, please don't act hastily!"

"Haha——" Tang Yin looked up and smiled, and said: "It's just a guard, there is nothing to be afraid of. With the help of Lotte, it will be easy to sneak into the city!"

Letian's name was called by Tang Yin, his face was blank, and he asked: "What do you want me to do, sir?"

Tang Yin said: "Shoot down the guard on the top of the city!"

Letian frowned and nodded thoughtfully. He is quite confident in his archery skills. If he suddenly fires a cold arrow when the enemy general is unprepared, it is not impossible to kill him. But the key issue is that when he shoots the enemy general, he will also shoot him. Attract the attention of surrounding enemy soldiers, and the enemies will still be alert.

Seeing his concerns, Tang Yin smiled and said, "Just shoot the enemy general. With my cultivation, I will have entered the city before the enemy soldiers are alert!"

Letian lowered his head and pondered, saying nothing.

Jiang Mo said at this time: "I will follow you into the city!"

Tang Yin waved his hand and Lotte shot and killed the Peng general, which aroused the alert of the surrounding Peng soldiers. He was confident that he could enter the city in such a short period of time, but with the cultivation of Jiang Mo and others, they might not be able to do this. a little. He said sternly: "When I sneak into the city, I also need to get in touch with the army outside the city. The transmission of messages between them also needs your help from the secret arrows. So, Jiang Mo, you just stay in the camp!"

Seeing that Tang Yin had planned everything and really wanted to enter the city alone, everyone was anxious. Tang Yin was the coach and sneaked into the enemy city alone. What if an accident happened? What to do with our own army of hundreds of thousands? Everyone looked at each other, and then at the same time held up their hands, advising Tang Yin not to take risks himself.

Tang Yin raised his eyebrows and said: "I have made up my mind, you don't need to persuade me anymore. During my absence in the camp, all affairs in the army will be handled by Lord Qiu Zhenqiu! Also, I will enter the city tonight, Wu Guang, Yuan Wu and Yuan Biao, each of you will lead 30,000 brothers and attack with all your strength from the north, west and south of the city. Letian, follow me to the south camp!"

Tang Yin's style has always been vigorous and resolute. Once he makes a decision, he will carry it out without looking forward or backward or wasting time. Hearing this, everyone looked at each other and couldn't stop him even if they wanted to. People sighed helplessly, bowed and said, "Yes! Sir!"

According to Tang Yin's wishes, the two brothers Wu Guang and Shangguan led 30,000 troops respectively and began to attack the city at night.

The defenders of Xibaicheng were somewhat accustomed to the harassment of Tianyuan Army at night, but this time it was not harassment, but a real attack on the city. Wu Guang, Shangguan Yuanwu, and Shangguan Yuanbiao launched a fierce attack with a total of 90,000 troops. The offensive was not to be underestimated. Soon, the defenders in the city discovered that the enemy was coming fiercely. It was not an ordinary feint attack. A large number of Peng troops and civilians rushed forward. At the top of the city, resist the attack of Tianyuan Army.

They were fighting here. Tang Yinze took Letian and Jiang Mo to Nanying. As he walked, he told Jiang Mo to disperse the secret assassins around Xibai City. He couldn't tell when he would spread the news from the city. Send out the news and let the Dark Arrow personnel pay careful attention.