12dz Chapter 1241 Who wants to take the first credit at this time?
Chapter 1241 Who wants to take the first credit at this time?
"General, General Zhao has led his troops into the city and is currently fighting a fierce battle with the Chu army at the city gate!"
After daybreak, the Qin army camp had fewer shouts of killing and more sounds of wheels.
Many Qin soldiers were cleaning up the bodies of their companions outside the camp and repairing traps.
Wang Jian was inspecting everyone when a messenger suddenly came riding in to report.
"What? General Zhao actually led his men into the city?"
Wang Jian was shocked. He suppressed his excitement, clenched his hands, and asked in a deep voice, "Tell me clearly, what happened?"
The messenger did not dare to delay and immediately quickly recounted the fierce battle at the gate of Jianghe City.
Wang Jian, who was originally skeptical, relaxed a little when he heard that it was Ran Ming who was in command and that the Chu army retreated into the city after a fierce battle with the Qin army.
He knew the fighting power of the Chu army and knew they could not be easily defeated.
But if it was Ran Ming who was in command, it would be a different story.
Although Ran Ming's martial arts may be the best in the entire Chu army camp, the person he is least afraid of is this person.
He is just a reckless man and can't change anything in the overall situation.
Of course, this battle cannot be said to be due to Ran Ming's command mistake. Zhao Tuo's determination also played a significant role.
The messenger had just said that they had suffered 30% casualties, and without reinforcements, they would not be able to break into the city.
At this moment, the Chu army in the city had already reacted and was constantly dispatching troops to provide support.
Wang Jian narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, and a hint of coldness flashed across his face. "Since General Zhao has created such a good opportunity for our army, how can I miss it?"
"General Lee!"
"I am here!" Li Ran stepped forward and bowed.
"I order you to lead your troops to rescue General Zhao immediately. I will follow with my main force!"
Wang Jian said with murderous intent on his face: "Once you rush into the city, immediately occupy the four city gates, let our troops rush into the city and destroy the Chu army inside the city!"
"Yes!"
At a command, Li Ran led 30,000 people straight to Hecheng.
Wang Jian was not idle either. He followed with the remaining 40,000 people.
It’s just because the road is only this wide that Li Ran was allowed to lead his troops through first.
The mighty Qin army was like a tiger descending from the mountains. When they learned that Zhao Tuo had already captured the city gate, their morale was high and they couldn't wait to rush to Hecheng immediately!
Hecheng originally belonged to the Qin Dynasty.
Now that they have fallen into the hands of the Chu army, it is a shame for them.
They wanted to take back Hecheng, destroy the Chu army here, and kill Chu Ning to wash away the shame on them.
The Qin army, with high morale, rushed straight to Hecheng like a sharp arrow.
At this moment, the Chu army and the Qin army were fighting repeatedly for the city gate.
Outside the city, Zhao Tuo looked at the rain of arrows and a gloomy look appeared on his face.
A captain said anxiously, "General, when will our reinforcements arrive? There are too many archers in the Chu army, and we have already lost half of our men!"
Although Zhao Tuo said that there would be replenishment regardless of the number of casualties.
But watching so many of their companions die before their eyes, the generals and centurions became extremely anxious.
Unfortunately, the Chu army's troops in the city had already come out, and countless archers were shooting arrows. Their troops that were attacking the city gate were also blocked and could no longer advance.
As a result, the Qin army outside the city was exposed to the rain of arrows from the Chu army and fell down in large numbers.
Zhao Tuo naturally saw that the current battle situation was not favorable for them, but things had come to this point and it was difficult to back down!
If we retreat now, all our previous efforts will be in vain.
But if he continues to fight like this, all his troops will be wiped out here.
His hands were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, and his whole body was shaking from the rush of blood.
Zhao Tuo knew very well that the decision was now in his hands.
Once you make the wrong decision, you will regret it for the rest of your life!
"General, don't hesitate, withdraw your troops!"
"Yeah, we can't keep fighting like this!"
"Our losses are too great. It's not worthwhile to fight the Chu army like this."
The captains and generals around him all echoed his words.
Zhao Tuo, who had been as solid as a rock, couldn't help but waver at this moment.
Withdraw?
Once we retreat, the soldiers and horses in front of us will have died in vain.
Not withdrawing?
Watching the soldiers falling in front of him, he felt heartbroken.
The cold eyes became hesitant at this moment.
Just then, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from behind.
Everyone was stunned, then turned to look.
In the distance, a cavalry unit came roaring towards them, braving the rising sun, the cold wind, and holding a large flag.
On the flag, the golden word "Qin" looks particularly dazzling at this moment!
"Hahahaha, our reinforcements are here. I won the bet!"
Zhao Tuo suddenly burst into laughter, the hesitation in his eyes turned into determination, and he said loudly:
"Comrades, the general has sent people to support us. We will win this battle!"
The surrounding Qin troops also saw their reinforcements, and their morale was immediately high. They waved their weapons and shouted:
"Must win!"
Amid the deafening shouts of killing, Zhao Tuo made a prompt decision and gave an order: "Order the troops to clear the road and let the reinforcements go up to fight."
But a lieutenant general was not happy: "General, if they break into the city, the credit will be..."
They have fought hard to get here and have already breached the city gate. A fierce battle is underway at the gate. Asking them to give up their position now would be tantamount to giving the credit to others.
As a general, he naturally doesn't want to make wedding dresses for others.
The generals and captains around them looked at each other at this moment, with some complicated expressions in their eyes.
But Zhao Tuo snorted coldly and glared at everyone: "It's already this hour, and you're still thinking about the credit?"
"Humph, if we really take over Hecheng, do you think the credit will go to someone else?"
"Okay, stop talking and just do it!"
At the command, the Qin army gave way.
Li Ran rushed over with his troops.
"General Zhao!"
"General Lee!"
After the two of them saluted, Li Ran asked, "What is the current battle situation?"
Zhao Tuo said solemnly: "Our army has occupied the city gate and is fighting the Chu army to the death. However, the Chu army has already reacted and their reinforcements are coming in continuously."
"The Chu army is very powerful. I ordered my men to attack several times, but they were driven out once they reached the streets. Now both sides are still fighting for the city gate."
"General Li, please be careful in this battle!"
Li Ran's eyes lit up when he heard this: "As long as the city gate is still in our hands, it will be easy. I have brought archers with me. We can use them as the main force to break into the city!"
After that, Li Ran gave the order: "Pass the order, shieldmen provide cover, archers step forward, and make sure to shoot the Chu army back!
The infantry will follow behind. Once the archers shoot back the Chu army, you will charge in immediately!"
At the command, the Qin army's shieldmen and archers rushed to the city gate.
The decisive battle is coming!