Three Kingdoms: I will return it ten thousand times, my lord, I will never keep it for myself

Above the towering walls of Zhuo County, the setting sun was like blood, reflecting Zhang Fei's furrowed brows and the unyielding fire in his eyes. He said to Liu Bei beside him in a deep voice:

"Brother, there are only 3,000 soldiers left in our army. Facing the pressure of Yuan Shao's army, it may be difficult to hold out for a long time. Why not, let me lead the troops to cover the rear, swear to protect you to the death, and retreat to a safe place first."

Hearing this, Liu Bei looked firm and shook his head gently. Although his voice was light, it revealed an unquestionable strength.

"Don't worry, third brother. I see that although our army is small, they are all elite. In addition, the terrain of Zhuo County is dangerous, which is enough to hold out for several days. Moreover, according to the latest report from the scouts, General Liu Yao is leading the Bingzhou cavalry, rushing like a storm. This is God's help. As long as we can hold out until the reinforcements arrive, the balance of victory will naturally tilt to our side."

"Besides, Zhuo County is a strategic location. Once it falls into Yuan Shao's hands, it will become a stumbling block for our army to recover the lost territory in the future. Therefore, this battle is not only about the survival of our army, but also about the victory or defeat of the overall situation. We should work together and defend the city to the death, waiting for a turnaround!"

As soon as Liu Bei said this, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu nodded in unison.

"Second brother, third brother, listen to me! This battle is of great importance. It is not only about our deep friendship with Brother Bogui, but also about defending the country of the Han Dynasty. We cannot afford to slack off! Yuan Shao is ambitious. How can we let him succeed and put the world in danger?"

"No matter what the cost, we must fight to the last moment!"

Liu Bei's eyes were intertwined with bitterness and determination, and he slowly swept across the two brothers fighting side by side. Time flies. Since the three of them became sworn brothers in Taoyuan, they have been through thick and thin together, experienced countless hardships and dangers, and traveled all over the country.

It was not easy to find a place under Gongsun Zan, and just saved a little bit of wealth, but Gongsun Zan was defeated and died, and now he had to fight for his remaining wealth.

But this is also his opportunity. If he can really hold on, he may try to fight for a county in Youzhou from Liu Yu or even further away, as the cornerstone of his revival.

Maybe he can get a general or something like that because of his merit in defending Zhuo County this time, which would be perfect.

I heard that all the commanders of the legions under Liu Yao have been made generals. His merit is not small. Maybe he can also start a new legion under Liu Yao!

Just when Liu Bei was still thinking about his way out.

Woo woo woo!!!

In the sobbing wind, under Zhuo County, the majestic marching horn suddenly sounded, like the low hum of an ancient god of war, shaking every inch of land.

There was a resolute light in his eyes. He knew that the first battle was a life-and-death contest, and there was no room for slackness. Therefore, he dispatched the two most trusted iron armies of Jizhou without hesitation - the Great Halberd Soldiers and the First Landing Camp. These two elite heavy infantry, like two indestructible blades, vowed to tear open the enemy's defense line.

On the plains, they were once the legend of defeating the White Horse Volunteers; now, on the battlefield of siege, they are also a rare elite division. Every step forward is accompanied by a shaking momentum, demonstrating the unparalleled majesty of the Jizhou Army.

Ju Yi's heart is like a mirror, time is running out, and Liu Yao is like a sword hanging over his head, which may fall at any time.

He knows very well that the time left for him is the same as that of the national football team.

He must race against time to attack with all his strength, strive to capture this city in the shortest time, and strengthen the military defense of this city to resist Liu Yao's front.

"Quick! Archers! Aim at the ladders and shoot! Get the rolling stones and battering rams ready! Hit them down again after my command!"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, two brave and incomparable generals, were like two unyielding lightnings, shuttling between the battlements where arrows rained down. Their figures were looming in the smoke. Every patrol was a firm reinforcement of the defense line, and every roar was enough to scare the enemy.

As soon as the war started, it suddenly boiled to the edge of white-hot, like a long-sleeping giant beast suddenly awakening, shaking every inch of land. The three brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang stood side by side at this moment of life and death.

In order to resist the charge of the Jizhou army, they directly demolished some houses and added battering rams.

Under the city, the Jizhou army was like a surging tide, sweeping in with an indomitable momentum. The halberd soldiers stood like a forest of black steel, and every blow seemed to tear the air apart; the first-line soldiers, with their indomitable courage, broke through the boundaries of fear. Their charge was like a landslide and tsunami, vowing to engulf the isolated island of Zhuo County in endless war.

"Don't panic! Keep the formation! Don't stop rolling the stones! Keep smashing them down!"

Zhang Fei's voice penetratedThe noise of the battlefield was so loud and shocking, like thunder. The 10-foot snake spear in his hand flashed a cold light in the sun, and every swing was accompanied by a ruthless judgment on the enemy.

Rolling stones and battering wood poured down like raindrops, with the power of destroying everything, and hit the enemies who attempted to invade fiercely.

Seeing that Zhuo County successfully withstood the first wave of the Jizhou Army's offensive, Ju Yi, who was sitting on the generals' platform, stood up suddenly.

"Pass on my military order! Anyone who climbs to the top of this city first will be rewarded with 100 taels of gold to show his courage! If anyone can cut off the heads of the three heroes Liu, Guan, and Zhang, he will be rewarded with 1,000 taels of gold to show his merit!"

"Ju Wu! You lead the first landing camp again! Charge again! Never let the enemy have a chance to breathe!"

"Yes!"

On the city wall, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who had just experienced a series of battles, had not yet caught their breath before the second wave of Jizhou Army's charge came again.

They had no choice but to continue using the rolling stones and battering rams, which were not in great stock.

This time, the defenders on the tower could no longer wantonly wield the cold rain of stones. Each time they threw the stones, they became cautious and calculated. They first searched for the most densely packed figures below with sharp eyes, and then threw them hard, trying to shake the greatest turmoil with the smallest force.

This was also discovered by Ju Wu under the city.

Haha! The enemy's battering rams are already at the end of their strength! Soldiers, listen to my command, immediately break up into small pieces and disperse their strength! Follow me to charge and break the city in one fell swoop! "

The two sides soon engaged in a hand-to-hand fight.

At this critical moment, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were like gods of war. They stood side by side, with unparalleled bravery. Whenever a crack appeared in the defense line, the two of them were like two lightning bolts, leading the elite guards to fill the gap in an instant, and stabilized the shaky defense line with an indomitable attitude.

Even if Ju Wu personally took the field, the Jizhou army still could not attack the top of the city.

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