Shuhan

E Huan led his troops out of Mengjin Ferry.

at this time.

As the morning light broke through the morning mist, the surface of the river was shimmering with a faint golden glow, as if it had put on a layer of battle robe for the army that was about to embark on a journey.

E Huan was wearing an iron-gray armor, and the mottled marks on the armor recorded his glorious journey of fighting in the south and the north.

He is tall and strong, with a resolute face, thick eyebrows like swords, and his eyes reveal unquestionable firmness and courage.

His hair was slightly messy due to the war wind, but it added a bit of unruly heroism.

Most of the soldiers under his command were barbarians from South China. They were all agile, with dark skin and strong muscles. They seemed like tigers walking out of the mountains and forests, carrying with them a primitive wildness and strength.

They followed E Huan in his battles across the country, experienced countless baptisms of blood and fire, and had long been honed into an elite force.

There is also a special force in the army - the elephant soldiers. Those huge war elephants are covered in heavy armor, with their long trunks waving and their steps steady. They are unstoppable when charging into the battle line, like a moving fortress, making the enemy terrified.

This time, E Huan left Mengjin Ferry and headed straight for Gong County.

Although Gong County is small, it is a strategic location. Taking it is crucial to the entire battle situation.

Before leaving for the battle, Zhao Yun said to E Huan: "If we cannot capture Gong County, we should retreat quickly and do not linger in the battle."

But E Huan had a spirit of not wanting to admit defeat. How could he, E Huan, fail to capture Gong County?
He was determined to capture this small town and prove his bravery and wisdom to the world.

During the march, E Huan rode on his warhorse, scanning the road conditions ahead with his sharp eyes.

From time to time he tightened the reins to make the horse keep up with the pace of the team.

His heart was filled with the belief that he would win, but at the same time he was also well aware of the cruelty and uncertainties of war.

He thought to himself: "Although Gong County is small, the defenders will definitely fight to the death. If I underestimate the enemy and advance rashly, I will probably get into trouble. But if I hesitate, I will miss the opportunity to fight. I must judge the situation and respond flexibly."

Thinking of this, E Huan immediately asked the quartermaster beside him: "Are the siege equipment and gunpowder ready?"

The quartermaster was a thin middle-aged man. He straightened his back and replied respectfully, "Don't worry, General. All the siege equipment is in place and there is enough gunpowder."

E Huan nodded, a gleam of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

This battle requires not only courage and force, but also adequate preparation and careful planning.

As the team continued to move forward, the outline of Gong County gradually appeared in sight.

It was a small town located between hills. Although the city walls were not tall, they looked very solid. Flags were flying on the walls, and the defenders were ready for battle, as if they were ready for a fight to the death.

As E Huan looked at the small town, he felt an inexplicable excitement and anticipation in his heart.

He seemed to have seen the magnificent scene of himself leading the army to capture the city and return in triumph.

"Pass the order down, the whole army should speed up and make sure to reach Gongxian before sunset!" E Huan ordered loudly. His voice was loud and powerful, full of unquestionable majesty.

The soldiers were immediately cheered up upon hearing this and quickened their marching pace.

They knew that General E Huan was a man of his words, and his orders were as heavy as a mountain and would not be neglected in the slightest.

Not long after, the army led by E Huan arrived at the city of Gongxian.

It was almost dusk at this time, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the city wall, covering the small city with a layer of golden gauze.

E Huan looked up at the defenders on the city wall, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

He shouted loudly: "Listen, defenders on the city. I am E Huan, the great general of the Southern Han Dynasty. Open the city and surrender immediately, or we will be destroyed together after I take over the city!"

The defenders on the city wall were horrified when they heard this, but they did not surrender immediately.

An armored garrison commander stepped forward and shouted, "Stop being so arrogant, you bastard E Huan! We, the garrison of Gong County, swear to defend the city to the death and will never yield to barbarians like you!"

Upon hearing this, E Huan sneered. He was not angered by the defender's words. Instead, he became more determined to attack the city.

He turned to the soldiers behind him and said, "Brothers, the defenders of Gong County are stubborn and unyielding. We can only break into the city to let them know how powerful we are! Everyone, prepare the siege equipment, and the gunpowder team is ready to light the fire. We are going to break through this small city in one fell swoop!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers shouted and cheered, and their morale was high.

E Huan personally commanded the siege battle. He held a 10-foot-long spear and stood in front of the formation, like an unshakable mountain.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his armor, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of majesty and solemnity.

His eyes were full of determination and resoluteness, as if he had penetrated the city wall before him and saw the dawn of victory flickering in the distance.

The siege equipment moved slowly forward under the push of the soldiers. The huge wooden stakes carried heavy iron chains, making a creaking sound, like the breathing of a giant beast.

When the siege engines began to hit the city wall, E Huan shouted: "Brothers, come on! The city wall is about to be breached! Our families and our glory are waiting for our victorious return!"

His voice was loud and powerful, echoing on the battlefield like thunder, inspiring every soldier to attack the city wall with greater force.

When the soldiers heard E Huan's shout, they seemed to be injected with infinite power.

They waved their weapons, shouted thunderous slogans, and launched a fierce attack on the city walls together with siege equipment.

The city wall began to crumble under the continuous impact, stone chips flew everywhere, dust filled the air, and the entire battlefield was shrouded in chaos.

With a loud bang, a gap was finally made in the city wall, like a giant beast opening its bloody mouth.

Seeing this, E Huan was overjoyed. A hint of ecstasy flashed in his eyes. Then he waved his spear and rushed into the city first.

His figure was as fast as lightning, and his giant axe drew an arc in the air and rushed straight towards the defenders.

The soldiers behind him followed in one after another. They rushed towards the defenders like a tide and launched a fierce street battle.

In the street fighting, the flashing of swords and the shouting of killing shook the earth.

E Huan was like a fish in water on the battlefield, his spear was invincible and no one could stop him.

Every time he swung his gun, there was a sound of wind, as if he was going to wipe out all the enemies in front of him.

His heart was filled with joy and pride of victory, as if he could already see himself standing on the city wall of Gong County, overlooking the land he had conquered.

His armor gleamed brightly during the battle, and the sweat and dust on his face were mixed together, but they could not conceal his heroic spirit.

However, the battle did not go as smoothly as E Huan had imagined.

Although the defenders of Gong County were small in number, they were extremely tenacious.

They used familiar terrain and buildings to resist, and every corner and every wall between the streets and alleys became their fortress of resistance.

They either hid in the dark and shot arrows from behind, or suddenly rushed out to launch surprise attacks, causing considerable trouble to E Huan's army.

E Huan gradually realized this during the battle, and a feeling of anxiety surged in his heart.

His brows were furrowed and a hint of worry flashed across his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.

We must not retreat at this moment. Once we retreat, all previous efforts will be wasted.

He shouted loudly: "Brothers, don't be afraid! Our Nanzhong soldiers are invincible! As long as we unite as one, we will be able to defeat these defenders and occupy Gong County!"

His voice was full of motivation and encouragement, which rekindled the soldiers' fighting spirit.

They rushed forward bravely and fought a more intense battle with the defenders.

However, the Wei army defending the city did not seem to intend to give up easily.

They had a large number of troops in the city, and with the advantage of terrain and fearless charges, they repelled E Huan's attacks time and time again.

Some of them held spears, while others brandished swords, and they fought a desperate battle with the Han army.

During the street fighting, the ground was stained red with blood, corpses were lying all over the place, and the entire battlefield was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Seeing this, E Huan became even more anxious.

Wielding his great axe, he charged at the defenders again and again, trying to break their defenses.

However, the defenders held Gong County firmly like an iron wall.

During every charge, E Huan could feel the defenders' tenacity and perseverance. Their eyes were full of determination and resolve, as if they were determined to defend this land until their death.

Night fell, but the war did not end.

E Huan's army fought a fierce night battle with the defenders in the city.

In the darkness, fires flickered and shouts of killing rose and fell. E Huan led the soldiers to charge again and again, but he was unable to break through the defenders' defense line.

As time went by, E Huan's army gradually fell into exhaustion. The soldiers' faces were full of fatigue and sleepiness, and their movements began to slow down.

The defenders took advantage of this opportunity to launch a more fierce counterattack.

They rushed towards the Han army like a tiger descending from the mountain, trying to drive them out of Gong County.

Seeing this, E Huan felt helpless.

He knew that if this continued, it would only result in more casualties. He shook his head helplessly, sighed, and shouted loudly: "Brothers, retreat! We will come back tomorrow!"

There was a hint of reluctance and helplessness in his voice, but it was also full of firmness and determination.

When the soldiers heard E Huan's order, they all retreated out of the city.

They dragged their tired bodies and covered with scars as they slowly left Gong County.

E Huan stood at the foot of the city, looking at the city that was still defending, his heart filled with emotion.

The battle is not over, tomorrow, they will continue to fight for this land.

By now, E Huan had already made up his mind that the Wei army guarding Gong County was definitely the elite among the elite.

Although his soldiers in Nanzhong were carefully selected and well-trained, it was difficult for them to win a quick victory under the city of Gongxian.

The night was dark and the war was still going on. E Huan stood outside the tent, looking at the Gongxian city tower which was still brightly lit, with a gleam of determination in his eyes.

He thought to himself that he would have to deploy the second siege sequence tomorrow and with the help of gunpowder, he would definitely take over Gong County completely!
As the night deepened, the candlelight in the tent flickered, illuminating E Huan's slightly tired but still resolute face.

He had to win, and he had to win quickly.

With thousands of thoughts in his mind, E Huan finally fell into a deep sleep, but his dreams were still of the smoke-filled battlefield and the impregnable Gong County city wall.

Soon, the next day came quietly. As soon as the sky turned pale, E Huan got up. He had only rested for less than two hours, but there was no sign of fatigue in his eyes, only the burning will to fight.

He quickly put on his armor, held a spear in hand, strode out of the tent, and shouted to the soldiers who were ready to go: "Brothers, today we will fight Gong County again, and we must take it in one fell swoop!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers raised their arms and shouted, their morale high.

They knew that General E Huan had never given up and would surely lead them to victory today.

As E Huan looked at those determined faces, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

These soldiers are his strongest support.

With an order, the Nanzhong army launched another attack on Gong County.

Pushed by the soldiers, the siege engines made a dull roar and crashed into the city wall.

The gunpowder exploded under the city, raising thick smoke that covered the sky and the sun.

Holding a spear, E Huan led the charge and rushed to the front of the team.

His figure was looming in the smoke, like a brave fighting tiger, rushing straight towards the city wall of Gong County.

However, the Wei army in Gong County was no ordinary force.

Relying on the favorable terrain in the city, they put up a tenacious resistance.

The defenders on the city wall, holding longbows, shot arrows like rain at the Nanzhong army.

Seeing this, E Huan frowned. He knew very well that if they continued to attack like this, they would suffer heavy losses and it would be difficult to win quickly.

He shouted loudly: "Gunpowder Team, move forward! Use gunpowder to blow open the city gate!"

Under the command of E Huan, the gunpowder team moved forward quickly and piled the gunpowder under the city gate.

With a loud bang, a big hole was blown in the city gate.

Seeing this, E Huan was overjoyed. He waved his spear and rushed into the city first.

The fighting in the city became more intense.

Street fighting and hand-to-hand combat, everywhere is a battlefield.

E Huan was like a fish in water on the battlefield. His spear was invincible and every swing of it took the life of a Wei soldier.

However, the Wei army relied on the houses and streets in the city to put up a stubborn resistance.

They either hid in the dark and shot arrows from behind, or suddenly rushed out to launch a surprise attack, making it difficult for the Nanzhong army to defend themselves.

During the battle, E Huan's armor was stained with blood, but his eyes became more determined.

He knew very well that this battle concerned the future of Nanzhong and he must not retreat.

He shouted loudly: "Brothers, don't be afraid! Follow me closely, we will definitely win!"

However, gunpowder could hardly play its advantages inside the city.

In street fighting, the use of gunpowder was greatly restricted.

E Huan looked at the thick smoke rising from the gunpowder explosion and felt helpless.

He knew very well that if this continued, the battle would become a stalemate.

After a day and a night of hard fighting, the Wei army in Gong County actually repelled E Huan's attack.

They took advantage of the complex terrain in the city and repelled the charges of the Nanzhong army time and time again.

E Huan stood at the foot of the city, looking at the city wall that was still defended, feeling unwilling.

In this battle, he lost because he was unfamiliar with the terrain of the city.

Night falls again, and the war continues.

E Huan sat outside the tent, looking at the dark night sky, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

In this battle, he must change his tactics.

He could not continue to attack like this. He had to find the weakness of the Wei army and defeat it in one fell swoop.

And on the other side.

In Yanshi City, the night was as dark as ink, and the silence was filled with a hint of unknown conspiracy.

At this time, Xiahou Xian was like a poisonous snake lurking in the dark, his eyes flashing with a cold and cunning light, closely watching the movements of the Han army.

His camp was set up in a hidden and strong place in the city, surrounded by sentries and under strict security.

Inside the tent, the flickering candlelight illuminated Xiahou Xian's sinister face, making his cunning and cruelty even more apparent.

He was playing with a token in his hand, which was a token for mobilizing the army and the key to his upcoming conspiracy.

Xiahou Xian secretly thought in his heart: E Huan is fighting hard in Gong County, and the Han army will definitely send troops to support him.

And this was the perfect time for him to strike.

He planned to take advantage of the Han army's division to suddenly attack Pingxian and Mengjin, capture the two cities in one fell swoop, defeat the Han army again, and let the Han army know how powerful the Wei army is.

A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

If this plan succeeds, it will not only win a strategic advantage for the Wei army, but will also severely damage the morale of the Han army and lay the foundation for victory in future battles.

In order to implement this plan, Xiahou Xian has made sufficient preparations.

He sent out spies to keep a close eye on the movements of the Han army to ensure that he could grasp the opportunity accurately.

At the same time, he also made careful deployment of the garrisons in Pingxian and Mengjin to ensure that the cities could be quickly captured during the attack.

However, Xiahou Xian also knew that although this plan was clever, it also carried considerable risks.

The Han army was no ordinary force; they possessed strong combat effectiveness and tenacious perseverance.

If the plan is leaked or poorly executed, it is likely to fail.

Therefore, he examined every detail more carefully to ensure that nothing went wrong.

He said to his generals in a cold voice: "This operation must succeed, not fail! You all must pay full attention to ensure that the plan goes smoothly!" (End of this chapter)