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Chapter 1197: Live up to expectations

"Director Yang, requesting assistance?"

  Hu Dawei was currently observing the movements of the enemy army in his front camp. He was also very worried about Yang Wenyue's front camp. However, although he had also set up three camps, he had been fighting in various places in Henan for more than a year, and his troops were decreasing day by day. Without any rest and replenishment, he was already stretched to the limit. How could he have the spare energy to support Yang Wenyue?

Deputy General Zeng Xinjun next to him said, "Yes, General Hu. The people who came to ask for help first arrived at the central army, and when they learned that General Hu was in the front camp, they hurried over."

"Where are the people?"

Soon, a thin-faced captain came in front of Hu Dawei. Before he could say anything, he knelt down with a plop and pleaded in a slightly sad tone: "General Hu, Deputy General Feng's front camp was attacked by the enemy army. The situation is extremely critical. The governor ordered me to come and ask General Hu to send reinforcements as soon as possible to prevent the front camp from collapsing and causing the defeat of the entire division."

After hearing his words, Hu Dawei frowned deeply. Although his three battalions had a total of 7,000 soldiers at the moment, there were less than 5,000 soldiers here who could fight.

But even so, when he heard the word "please" from the captain who came to ask for help, he knew that he could not escape today. Although he sighed secretly in his heart, he said, "Please report to Governor Yang that I will go back to the camp to recruit troops and go to reinforce Feng Dadong."

Looking at the frail Qianzong's back as he left, Zeng Xinjun said anxiously, "General Hu, our troops are not strong enough to protect ourselves, how can we spare the strength to rescue Feng Dadong?"

"Xinjun, didn't you hear the messenger say 'please'?"

"so what?"

"Hey……"

Hu Dawei sighed again and said, "With Governor Yang's status, he could have ordered us to send troops, but now he has used the word 'please', which is much more cruel than directly giving me the Governor's military order!"

"so what?"

Zeng Xinjun seemed very unconvinced. He continued, "After this battle, it's hard to say whether Yang Wenyue is still alive. Why should we be afraid of him?"

"I'm not afraid of him, nor am I afraid of death!"

Although Hu Dawei was reluctant to say more, he could not help but say, "Even if Yang Wenyue has a thousand faults, he is still the governor of Baoding of the imperial court. His memorial can not only cost us our lives, but also ruin our reputation for the rest of our lives."

Zeng Xinjun's eyes widened, and he was speechless. He had followed Hu Dawei for several years, so he naturally knew Hu Dawei's past experiences and his passion for serving the country...

"General Tiger, I heard that Earl Yongning has already reached the north of Zhuxian Town. Wouldn't it be better if we could just hold on to the camp and wait for Earl Yongning to come to rescue us?"

Seeing that Hu Dawei was also lost in thought, he went a step further and said, "Even if things are hopeless, you can still lead your army to break out and join the Yongning Earl's army. It's better than following Yang Wenyue, a coward!"

"What nonsense."

Hu Dawei roared, frightening Zeng Xinjun so much that he knelt down in front of him with a plop: "General Hu, since I have followed you, I have experienced countless battles. Fortunately, you have taken care of me and protected me, so I am still alive today.

Xinjun is deeply grateful to Tiger Marshal. My life is worth dying for. Everything I said today is for Tiger Marshal and for the brothers who follow me. "

"Get up."

Hu Dawei also knew that he was speaking from the heart, so he continued gently, "I know everything. You don't have to worry. Just follow the military orders."

He waved to the guards not far away, and someone led his warhorse towards him. After Hu Dawei got on the horse, he reminded him: "Just guard the front camp. If the enemy's force is too great to stop, you must not linger in the battle, but must quickly retreat to the central camp."

"Yes. Please rest assured, Tiger Marshal."

“Remember… Remember…”

………… The bandits in the east are attacking more and more fiercely. They have already gained the upper hand and the situation is extremely critical.

However, on the front battlefield in front of the camp gate, there were also a large number of bandits rushing over, but just looking at the number of people, there were more than two thousand of them. Feng Dadong had less than three thousand troops against more than four thousand bandits, and it was very difficult even if he relied on the camp wall for defense.

Fortunately, the artillery pieces pushed up by the enemy army were never able to hit the camp gate from the front. Although two cannons hit the camp wall, causing wood chips to fly everywhere, they only injured a dozen or so guards nearby.

Fortunately, there was a thick earth wall built behind the wooden wall, which barely withstood the powerful bombardment of the cannonballs. Only two gaps were smashed into the wall, and the bandits still had to climb up the wall, so they could still hold on for the time being.

"Qian Gong, transfer another 200 cavalry to the east. We cannot lose that area."

"Yes, General."

Zhao Qiangong had already made all preparations at this moment and was ready to climb the wall and fight on foot at any time. He quickly assembled two hundred cavalrymen and sent them to the east, and at the same time sent orders to the remaining cavalrymen to be ready for battle at any time.

"Zhao Qiangong, send someone to ask Governor Yang for help."

"Yes."

At this time, Feng Kuan, who was waiting in the central army, also rode over and shouted anxiously, "Uncle, there are too many bandits. How about... we protect you and retreat first?"

"Asshole, who asked you to come here?"

Although he secretly hated Feng Kuan for coming here, now that he was here, if he ordered him to return to the central army to wait for orders, it might cause dissatisfaction among the soldiers, so he had no choice but to shout to Feng Kuan: "Gather your men and wait behind the camp gate for me."

"Yes!"

Feng Kuan was just riding his horse when he saw a young officer covered in blood stumbling towards him. Before he got close, he yelled at the top of his voice, "General... General, we can't hold on... we can't hold on..."

  Before Feng Dadong could figure out what was going on, he heard a noisy sound coming from the east. The sounds of shouting, screaming, crying and the crisp sound of weapons clashing mixed together. If you closed your eyes and listened, it was like a symphony from purgatory!

"Zhao Qiangong, go and block it for me!"

"Yes."

Feng Dadong anxiously shouted to his personal soldiers: "Where is the horse? Where is my warhorse?"

…………

"Fill it...fill it..."

"Brothers, pour the water in and kill the officers and soldiers!"

After a fierce battle and at the cost of more than 200 casualties among the bandits, Qi Dakan finally lived up to everyone's expectations and broke through the wall to the east of the Baoding army's front camp.

Although a solid earth wall was built inside, it was difficult to break down the wall with manpower alone, but its height was limited after all. After dozens of long ladders were set up, as more and more bandits climbed up the wall, the officers and soldiers finally collapsed.

In fact, Qi Dakan's casualties have exceeded 20%. If the soldiers guarding the camp can hold on for a little longer, the situation on the battlefield may be reversed...

Unfortunately, the balance of victory did not favor Feng Dadong and Yang Wenyue. Just when the enemy army was about to retreat, they collapsed first!