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Volume 3: Blue Tile and Red Wall (Part 2) Volume 4: Stormy Jiangnan Chapter 71: Strange Withdrawal

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    Volume 4: Stormy Jiangnan Chapter 71: Strange Withdrawal

    The storm that covered the ground and covered the sky covered the southeastern land.

    In Xiangyang City, the water is half a mile deep on the flat ground, almost up to the ankles.  Big raindrops hit the water intensively, causing patches of blisters.  That night, the long-lasting cries of killing finally subsided, but no one in the city or the refugees hiding under the tiled shacks knew what the outcome of this earth-shattering battle to seize the city would be.  No one was curious, no one spied, everyone was hiding in a place they thought was safe, praying silently in their hearts, listening to the sound of raindrops hitting the roof, window lattice, steps, and corridors, and spent the time in trembling fear.  This was an extremely long night.

    The rain gradually stopped, and finally there was a glimmer of light in the sky.

    No one in Xiangyang, who fell asleep in fear and worry, knew when the torrential rain would stop. Except for the soldiers stationed at various defensive points in Xiangyang City, avoiding wind, rain, thunder and lightning while preventing the rebels from sneaking in at night,  Soldiers.

    The long rainy night finally passed in the endless waiting.

    The battle that took place all night long did not happen in the end.  The guards, who had been soaked in the cold rain all night and were almost sleepless all night, saw the sky getting whiter and the sleepiness that had been suppressed all night gradually hit their eyelids. However, at this time, they still could not rest. The long combat career made them tired.  They know that the more it is during this time, the easier it is for the enemy to take advantage of it.

    The sky is finally bright.

    Amidst the drizzle of rain, a small number of people who had been dormant for many days finally poked their heads out.  However, after holding on for a whole night in the rain, the common people and guards who were still waiting for an opportunity behind the simple defense line suddenly became anxious and confused.

    Before the heavy rain, the two sides were still fighting fiercely face to face. However, after holding on for a night in the heavy rain, the defenders had already prepared for another bloody fight when the rain stopped. At dawn, they suddenly discovered that what had been in their minds before was  The imaginary fighting scene that lingered uncontrollably did not appear.  Not only did the rebels not launch any attack during this long night, but after dawn, there was no trace of any rebel in front of the defenders

    In the drizzle and breeze, the soldiers who had endured the wind and rain all night came out from the corners of the canopy. Everyone had doubts in their eyes, and they couldn't figure out what was going on.  After a night of fierce fighting, both sides are exhausted, but if the rebels attack now, according to the comparison of the strength of the two sides, it is obvious that they can only take Xiangyang City within a short time. This is almost the most favorable time for the rebels. However,  Why is there no one there?

    Although there were many doubts in their hearts, no one dared to be careless. Everyone followed the order and entered their respective defense lines. Only the current supreme commander ordered his colleague Song Cheng to pace back and forth in the rain, thinking in his mind  Thousands of thoughts came to me one after another, and I was a little confused and confused.

    Unconsciously, the time for a cup of tea has passed again.  Song Cheng finally stopped, raised his eyebrows, turned around and gave an order.  Two scout teams, each consisting of a dozen people, were quietly sent out. While covering their figures along the streets and corners, they kept moving forward to spy, hoping to find traces of the rebels.  Seeing the scout team walking further and further away, gradually disappearing at the nearest street corner, everyone's hearts seemed to move away with them.

    The time for a cup of tea has passed and no one has returned.

    A stick of incense has passed, and still no one has returned.

    Just when everyone was on tenterhooks, wondering if the two scout teams had been discovered by the rebels and all of them were killed, suddenly, there was a sound of chaotic footsteps and splashing water outside the street corner. In the blink of an eye, a group of people emerged from the street corner, scrambling to get ahead.  Running towards the defensive line.  Seeing such a chaotic scout team that had almost lost its formation, Song Cheng frowned and his heart tensed subconsciously.  However, as the soldiers sent out ran closer and closer, they couldn't help but start cheering, and the sound became louder and louder. Some soldiers even threw their hats into the sky involuntarily.  When they saw the smiles on their faces and heard the content of the cheers clearly, everyone involuntarily froze.

    The rebels retreated.

    This news was so shocking and unbelievable that even though this team of scouts told the results, no one dared to believe it, especially the commander-in-chief Song Cheng.  At this moment, we must not be careless!  The team of scouts who returned earlier were immediately put under control. In order to test the truth, two more teams of scouts were sent out. This time, the leader was the commander Zhang Zhong.

    The team disappeared at the street corner again.  The soldiers and civilians who continued to defend in accordance with the order still suppressed their vigilance behind the battle line, but the expressions on their faces had already betrayed them.?They were uneasy but also a little happy and restless in their hearts.  Even Song Cheng was inevitably a little excited at this time, but the habit of fighting for many years made him more depressed than others.

    Time seems to have become longer again, and the drizzle of rain is falling, which seems to hit everyone's hearts, making it even more unbearable.

    Finally, in the expectation of countless people, the person who went out to investigate for the second time came back.  From a distance, as soon as these people passed the street corner, people saw Zhang Zhong, the leader of the capital commander, taking off his hat, raising it high in his hand, and waving it!

    In an instant, huge cheers echoed throughout the entire defense line from southeast to northwest!

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? threw away the swords and guns in their hands, threw off the wet clothes and armor, took off the helmets on their heads, cheered and were extremely happy!  Even the commander-in-chief Song Cheng, who had been trying to remain calm, could not help but conceal his excitement and waved his fist vigorously!  And Hannan's political envoy Zheng Ci, who had been on the front line since midnight, sat down on the ground at this time, with a blank face as if his soul was out of body, and he didn't know what he was thinking  ¡­

    Soon, the cheers of the city guards and civilian refugees alerted the residents of the city who were dormant in the courtyard doors but kept peeking out.  The news spread quickly throughout the ten streets and twenty-four squares as if it had wings. No one was seen for a long time. In the deserted streets and alleys of Xiangyang City, a sparse flow of people finally appeared. At first, they were a little cautious. After the time for just a cup of tea,  , the number of abortions continues to double!  People rushed to the streets, and in an instant, the main streets were packed with people!

    As time goes by, people who feel more and more safe gather from various streets and alleys onto the main street, and then flock towards the city gates in all directions!  At this time, the defensive line that was urgently built at night was already useless. If Song Cheng hadn't reacted quickly and sent his troops back to the city in time, they would have been swallowed up by the passionate flow of people.

    The drizzle is like silk, and the breeze is still cold.

    Standing at the top of the city, Song Cheng stepped up to dispatch new city defense orders, while questions kept popping up in his head.

    There is no doubt that the facts in front of people tell people that the rebels joined by the two kings of Wu and Huai retreated.  The sharp sword that once hung high over the heads of the people and guards in Xiangyang City disappeared.  The lives of those who are still alive now have been saved; those who have rich families no longer have to worry about having their homes broken into and their wealth taken away

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  However, there are still a few people who cannot enjoy this joy wholeheartedly. One of them is Song Cheng, who is responsible for the huge war mission.

    The sudden retreat of the rebels left him confused.  It is clear that they have a huge advantage. Half of Xiangyang City has been conquered. It seems that as long as we add more strength, it does not even take too much time. It only takes half a day to completely capture Xiangyang City!  However, at this moment, the rebels unexpectedly retreated without a trace!  It was as if the battle of the past few days had never happened!

    However, in Song Cheng's mind, the two consecutive days of battle, the sky-covering arrows, the forest of spears, the swarming and roaring rebels, the dead bodies and scarlet blood everywhere everything, close your eyes.  It's as if it's still in front of you.  Of the three thousand guards, there are only a few hundred left, but the number of dead soldiers and civilians has exceeded four thousand!

    The battle in Xiangyang City was tragic and tragic!  However, the city was still defended.

    But why did the other side suddenly withdraw its troops at such a critical moment?  Such a move would make it impossible for even the most incompetent general to issue such a foolish order!  Especially since the opponent also has Dongyang Guard commander Li Xian who has won many battles all the way, it is even less likely that he will miss such a good opportunity to attack the city!

    ¡°However, the reality is that the rebels still retreated.

    Suddenly, Song Cheng's expression froze, and a thought came to his mind, occupying his heart instantly!  An order was issued that surprised everyone. Only less than 700 guards were left, and more than 500 guards were scattered out at once!  The rest are all old, weak, sick and disabled!  As a result, Song Cheng almost gave up city defense completely!

    And he has only one order: leave the city, follow the southeast line, and find traces of the rebels no matter what method you use!

    After a little doubt, the generals who were also in command suddenly understood what Song Cheng meant, but the vast majority of the civil servants and people were still a little confused.  All the well-trained guards were sent out, and the remaining civilians and refugees began to be sent to the top of the city, repairing the dilapidated city fortifications and cleaning up the battlefield after the heavy rain.

    Looking at the reconnaissance cavalry scouts who were opening the door and disappearing in the drizzle, Song Cheng couldn't help but look towards the misty and rainy distance.

    ?I hope this time, what I expected is not bad

    Song Cheng suddenly realized that the situation was likely to be reversed!
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