Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 257 Jiang Jiong, fight to the death!
If the situation in Dasan Pass was gradually becoming critical, then the situation in Ji County took a sharp turn for the worse in an instant.

That day, Jiang Jiong almost killed the messenger but failed, and then the Rong people surrounded the county town.

Jiang Jiong and Ren Lan in the city learned about this and could only defend the city.

However, the enemy was too powerful and it was too difficult to defend the city alone. Jiang Jiong discussed with Ren Lan, "The enemy is approaching and there is no reinforcement. We can only defend the city alone. However, defending for too long is not a good idea and will inevitably lead to losses."

Ren Lan's face was gloomy, and he nodded, "That's true, but now that all the surrounding counties have surrendered, it's hard to defend our city. What should we do?"

Ren Lan still had some sense of surrender in his heart.

It seems that this guy doesn't have a strong opinion of his own and currently still relies on Jiang Jiong.

Jiang Jiong said: "Even if the Rong people break into the city today, we should fight to the death."

Ren Lan sighed when he heard this, but said, "If there is really no other way, we will fight to the death, but I am afraid that it will harm the people in the city."

"I wonder if the King of Hanzhong has sent out his troops and when they will come to rescue us."

Jiang Jiong knew it clearly.

By the time Liu Bei's troops arrived, it would definitely be too late.

The county can only hold out for half a month at most.

With the news coming back and forth, it would take at least several days for Liu Bei's latest reinforcements to arrive.

He thought that Ren Lan was right. There was nothing wrong in reporting his own death. However, if he had harmed the people in the city, it would be a sin.

He made up his mind and said, "Don't worry, Governor. If the city is really breached, just use our heads!"

"Just say that I am holding the governor and guarding this city. This way, the people will surely be saved."

Ren Lan was stunned when he heard this.

But I didn't expect that Jiang Jiong would think of this method, and I didn't expect that he already had the intention to die!
Just hearing this, he wanted to surrender and was also infected by Jiang Jiong.

But he nodded slightly, his face heavy.

A few days passed like this, the Rong army attacked the city more fiercely, and seeing that no reinforcements were coming, Jiang Jiong decided to give it a try.

But he said to Ren Lan, "The enemy is too powerful to defend any longer. I want to lead the troops out and attack their camp. If we can kill their commander, we can break the enemy's formation."

This is a last-ditch effort!

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Ren Lan looked at the crowd of people in the distance. If he rushed out like this, he would be in danger of death and there would be no way of survival!

Jiang Jiong was determined to leave, and Ren Lan couldn't stop him.

But I know in my heart that if I fail today, I will have to hand over the city to someone else.

Feeling Jiang Jiong's loyalty and righteousness, Ren Lan couldn't help but warn him, "Be careful!"

Jiang Jiong silently put on his armor and mounted his horse, led the three armies, opened the three gates and charged out.

When the Rong troops came out, they withdrew.

Jiang Jiong refused to give up and chased after him with all his might. Suddenly, a cannon shot was heard and soldiers from all sides gathered together, trapping Jiang Jiong in the center of Gai.

Jiang Jiong led his troops to charge left and right, killing hundreds of people. Suddenly, a voice suddenly rang out from the enemy army: "Shoot!"

Immediately, the soldiers shot arrows at them, and their horses scattered.

Jiang Jiong was shot by an arrow and fell off his horse, so he shouted: "I am exhausted, I should die for my country!"

After saying this, he was surrounded and committed suicide by cutting his throat.

Everyone in the city saw this situation clearly.

Ren Lan watched Jiang Jiong die in the army, and was shocked and angry. He wanted to put on his armor and mount his horse immediately, but reason prevailed in the end.

After thinking about it, he decided not to take any action and just stayed on the city wall without moving.

But if he doesn't move, the Rong people will have to move.

Jiang Jiong's death only caused a little ripple, which soon died down completely. The Rong army quickly moved back toward the county town.

Ren Lan's face was gloomy, and he didn't know what to do, but he heard bursts of continuous trumpet sounds coming from afar.

Ren Lan's heart skipped a beat when he heard the horn blare.

At first glance, I saw a military horse, carrying the Liu family's flag, charging straight towards them!
He was immediately delighted and shouted, "It's reinforcements, reinforcements!"

But after greeting him, Ren Lan suddenly felt uncomfortable again.

Almost!
It's just a little bit off!
If the reinforcements had arrived a little earlier, Jiang Wei might not have had to die!

For a moment, Ren Lan didn't know what to feel.

The troops and horses that came here were exactly the ones led by Pang De.

After entering Tianshui, the counties where Pang De went were quite cooperative.

These people are now confused about who between Cao Cao and Liu Bei can completely occupy Xiliang, and they mainly play the game of changing with the wind.

At present in Tianshui, occupying a county town doesn’t matter at all.

If we can follow the Cao family today, we can follow the Liu family tomorrow. Only by completely driving the other party out of Liangzhou can we completely pacify this county.

Therefore, although Pang De went back to rescue alone, he encountered no resistance along the way and went straight to Ji County, where he witnessed the scene of Jiang Jiong dying bravely.

Pang De couldn't bear to see such a loyal and brave man die in the battle.

All along the way, he had met opportunists. He finally met such a loyal and good person, but he was killed by the Rong people. How could he bear it?
With a loud shout, he rushed forward to kill!

Pang De took the lead and chopped down several people with his sword.

The Rong people were preparing to attack the city, but they never expected that Liu Bei's reinforcements would arrive right before their backs. They were caught off guard and were immediately defeated.

When the Rong people were in an advantageous position, they were very imposing, but once they were in a disadvantageous position, their morale collapsed immediately.

Each of Pang De's 5,000 soldiers and horses knew that this first battle would be a fight to the death.

As long as we win this war and the Rong people are defeated, there will be nothing to worry about.

After fighting desperately like this, they soon reached the core of the Rong people.

Pang De thought that today's matter was accomplished, but he suddenly heard a loud shout.

"Pang De, stop being so crazy! Zhang Junyi from Hejian is here!"

As the shouts were heard, a general rushed out and charged straight towards Pang De. It was Zhang He!
Pound was furious when he saw this!
But he shouted: "Zhang He! I thought you were a man who knew justice, but now you are hanging out with these Rong people!"

"How can a great Han general get along with the Rongdi?"

"Have you all forgotten the glory of Emperor Wu's conquest of the Xiongnu in the north?"

Pang De's words made Zhang He feel ashamed.

It was not his intention to link it to the Rong people's rebellion.

But now the military order has been issued, and he has no say in it.

He just shouted: "Pang De, stop talking nonsense. You made the Qiang people revolt back then. Have you forgotten?"

While speaking, he didn't want to waste any more words and immediately shot forward.

Pang De met him, and the two fought for more than ten moves. They were evenly matched and neither could do anything to the other.

Ren Lan in the city saw that the two sides were fighting and neither could defeat the other. Just when he was hesitating whether to go out of the city to help, he heard a childish voice coming from the side.

"Prefect!"

"If we don't send troops now, when will we?"

Ren Lan turned around and saw that it was Jiang Wei, the son of Jiang Jiong!

This kid.
I don't know when he got to the top of the city wall, but looking at his resolute face, I'm afraid he also witnessed the death of his father.
(End of this chapter)