Chapter 11897 Unfulfilled Wishes

Six days

For six whole days

No matter how fierce and brutal the Opru's offensive was, the Black Flag soldiers who held on to Phoenix Terrace did not retreat. Knowing that things were changing, Lyman ordered his general Ryrington to storm it, but the walls of Phoenix Terrace were cut off by artillery fire, but they still failed to attack the walls.

Not only that, but it seems that the Black Flag Army also blocked the gate of Phoenix Terrace.

It's a desperate attitude.

Lyman stood on a high platform and looked at the defenders on the city wall with clairvoyance. The artillery fire on the city walls has not returned fire since this morning, and it is clear that the Black Flag Army has run out of shells. The ballista has also been largely destroyed by the Opru's artillery fire, and all heavy weapons are no longer usable.

And Lyman could see that the defenders on the walls did not have much reserve.

It can be seen that Fang Xie must have encountered something extremely difficult, otherwise it would not have been possible to withdraw so decisively. And those soldiers who stayed behind must have received a death order, and they must hold on, and not let the Opru come and pursue. At this moment, in fact, there is no point in attacking Phoenix Terrace again.

The Black Flag Army had been withdrawn for more than six days, and even if they had broken through Phoenix Terrace at this time, it would be almost impossible to catch up.

So, Lyman was full of respect for the defenders on the city walls.

The main force has withdrawn, without support supplies, and these soldiers hold on to this lonely city, but they make the enemy respect. This is a soldier, this is a real soldier.

"陛xià"

The tower-like strong man who accompanied Augusta couldn't help but be moved when he looked at the tragedy on the city wall: "This is the most brutal war I have ever seen since my majesty set out on the expedition. Even when attacking the capital of the Aegean Empire, there was no such suffering. In the face of dozens of times more enemies, the Black Flag Army is indeed more respectable. ”

"yes......"

Lyman let out a long sigh of relief, a little distracted.

"When I broke through the capital of the Aegean Empire, I once said that as long as I am strong enough, there is no nation or country in this world that cannot be conquered. But now I suddenly understand that even if we win this battle, take Fenghuangtai and even the entire Eastern Xinjiang, and then take the entire Central Plains, I am afraid that it will be difficult for us to conquer this nation. Even if one day this becomes the new territory of the Empire, the people here will not stop resisting. ”

He let go of clairvoyance and didn't know what to do.

For the first time since he led his troops, he didn't know what to do when facing the enemy.

If the attack continues, it looks like the Phoenix Terrace will be breached before sunset. After all, the defenders of the city were in a desperate situation, and their firearms were out of ammunition. It looks like the bow and arrows are running out. Judging from the number of defenders on the city walls now, they don't have many men left.

However, is there any point in breaking through such a city?

Even if the Opru eventually occupy this place, are the Opru proud?

"Let's get the team down."

Lyman was silent for a while, and then ordered in a very soft tone: "Send someone to the city and tell the defenders, I will give them an hour to leave, and leave with the pride of the soldiers." They have accomplished their mission, and those who are still alive have the right to go home with their heads held high. ”

"But ......"

Augusta said with some concern: "If we let them go like this, it will be a big blow to our morale. ”

"It doesn't make much sense anymore."

Lyman said: "Even if it is defeated here, it is not a thing to rejoice. The reason why I ordered that Phoenix Terrace must be taken is that after I return to China to deal with domestic affairs, a new starting point will start from Phoenix Terrace. This will be the base camp for the next attack, and I'll leave Poollane at the base of the attack. As long as Fenghuangtai is occupied, the next attack will be able to quickly control the entire eastern frontier. ”

"Got it"

Augusta nodded.

When Lyman knew that Fang Xie had withdrawn, he ordered a storming of Phoenix Terrace. Actually, there are two meanings. First, it is to test whether Fang Xie has really withdrawn, or if there is some plan. Second, Phoenix Terrace is too important. The reason why Xiurens has not been able to completely defeat the Eastern Frontier is not because Mu Mansion has a very strong army, not because of the harassment of those Eastern Frontier Green Forest soldiers. It's because the Phoenix Terrace has always been nailed to the waist and eye of the Oprus like a nail.

Although Thurence later led his men around the Phoenix Terrace, the defenders of the Phoenix Terrace were able to harass the rear of the Oprus with impunity. If this nail is not removed, the giant Opru will not be able to exert his strength. There is a nail in his waist and eye, and no matter how powerful a giant is, he can't exert all his power.

"One Hour"

Lyman said slowly: "According to the time of their Han people, if they don't withdraw within an hour, it won't be my fault." I have always had a lot of respect for real soldiers, and I will not ignore them because of their low status. There is something terrible and respectable about this people, even if it is an enemy, even if I want to conquer them. ”

"Yes!"

Augusta agreed, turned and ordered someone to do it.

"There are times when I can't help but think...... When do I stop? ”

Lyman raised his head and looked at the sky: "I tell myself, when you feel tired, you will stop." Right now...... I'm already a little tired. After taking the Central Plains, I will no longer expand my territory. Give the people ten years to recuperate, and come back in ten years. ”

Augusta opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything.

……

……

"What did you say?"

The man sitting in the dark asked.

A foreigner came from outside, stood outside the city walls, and shouted, saying that Lyman respected the soldiers who defended the city as real warriors, and that such warriors were entitled to leave proudly. So Lyman ordered the besieging troops to withdraw for an hour, giving us an hour to leave. ”

There was a little spark in the darkness, and then a puff of smoke came out. In the thick smell of tobacco, the man seemed to nod: "Sue the soldiers, all of them should be withdrawn." ”

The questioner was obviously stunned for a moment, and immediately said eagerly: "No, the team has withdrawn, it's too dangerous!" ”

The man came out of the darkness, and he could see that the expression on his face was extremely solemn: "I can leave at any time, even if I can't kill Lyman, it's almost impossible for Lyman to trap me." Six days was enough for the soldiers, and Lyman looked like he had really been fooled. I arranged for Chen Dingnan to wait fifty miles away with the cavalry, and you and the soldiers evacuated immediately. ”

This person turned out to be Fang Jie!

The person who asked at the door was Nalan Dingdong, and he knelt down on one knee: "Lord, we can't go." ”

"If you don't leave, I will dispose of you according to the disobedience of the military order, and this time it is the soldiers who defend the city who make the greatest sacrifice. They've worked hard enough to accomplish my plan. Now that Lyman has been fooled, it's up to me to finish this matter. ”

"But the lord ......"

Nalan Dingdong persuaded: "You can't be sure of the meteorite's ability at all. In case the meteorite doesn't work, and you don't know Lyman very well, it's risky to stay. The soldiers of the Black Flag Army are willing to live and die for you, but they just can't watch you take risks! ”

"It's the quickest way to solve the problem."

Fang Xie patted Nalan Dingdong on the shoulder: "Although I'm not sure if the meteorite can exert its power, at least now the opportunity has come." There are still many things waiting for me to deal with in Chang'an City, and I am in a hurry to go back to deal with them. So rest assured, I'm not going to let myself get into trouble. And, I still have them by my side. ”

Fang Xie looked back.

Xiang Qingniu, Ye Zhuhan, Shiwan and the others slowly walked out of the darkness and stood behind Fang Jie.

"But ......"

Nalan Dingdong wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Fang Jie: "No, but you are still my subordinate, you have to obey the order." Now I order you to evacuate with all your soldiers and go to Chen Dingnan to rendezvous. Then just wait for me where I am if we don't arrive before dark...... Sanjin Hou will tell you what to do next. ”

Nalan Dingdong knew that he couldn't persuade Fang Jie, so he had to stand up.

"Let's go"

Fang Xie pointed to the distance: "Find a large group of people to converge." It wasn't a decision I made on the spur of the moment, but a deliberate choice. This war must be over, and I can trust you, so there are some things that should be sued to you. Chang'an City is far from being as calm as you think, and the reason why I promoted a few of you is because the Black Flag Army team is not all loyal to me. I've already explained how to do it, and I'm going to rely on you next. ”

Nalan Dingdong gritted his teeth and nodded, turned around and left.

"Now, there's just a few of us left here."

Xiang Qingniu pinched an apple in his hand and clicked: "No one knows what kind of danger we will face next, Lyman has a more mysterious team around him that can kill cultivators, and Lyman himself doesn't seem to be afraid of cultivators." In other words, what we are facing is unknown, and this battle is now going according to the previous arrangement, and then it will be unpredictable. ”

He smiled: "So let's talk about it...... If this battle is lost, we will all die in battle, so what are the unfulfilled wishes? I mean, if somebody doesn't die, go back and help do what the dead person didn't do. ”

"Count me in?"

The last person to come out was a person that many people didn't expect to be here.

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"Count!"

Xiang Qingniu nodded: "Although you were a prisoner before, you are now a comrade-in-arms." ”

Gai Yu was silent for a while, then suddenly smiled and explained: "My greatest wish is to kill you...... However, I have a lot of respect for you now. I admire you for being able to leave behind your roots and come here with almost all your strength to resist foreign invasions. This has nothing to do with you directly, if it were me, I would first maintain the stability of the foundation before sending troops. What you do, I can't. ”

So, my wish changed. Now, I just want to drink a bowl of butter tea and eat a big plate of finger meat. ”

Shi Wan scratched his hair and smiled a little embarrassedly: "I don't know what I want, I thought about it just now that I don't have any goals in my life." What happens when I die? Probably nothing will happen because I don't even have a loved one. I suddenly remembered...... The thug is still unconscious, and if any of us survives, please do everything we can to heal him when we get back. ”

Fang Xie looked at Ye Zhuhan: "What about you?" ”

Ye Zhuhan was silent for a while, and said with a calm face: "I like to read the most, but there is only one book to read in the ice cave when I am in the 100,000 mountains. If I die, I will be glad that the living remember to pull a cart of books and burn them at my grave. ”

"What about you?"

Xiang Qingniu asked for an explanation.

Fang Xie smiled: "I have nothing, if I die, no one can help me do anything, and the world will return to its original track." ”

"Your goal is too big to achieve."

Xiang Qingniu said.

"What about you?"

Shiwan asked Xiang Qingniu: "Is there anything else you haven't done that you particularly want to do?" ”

Xiang Qingniu's face flushed, and after hesitating for a while, he twisted and said, "I'm still a virgin......"

Everyone was stunned.

The corners of Ye Zhuhan's mouth twitched and said, "This ...... It's really hard to help ......."