Chapter 176
Just as Bo Cai killed Zhu Jun and surrendered the Qingzhou Army, Cheng Yaojin had already led Shan Xiongxin, Huang Zhong, Zhang Liao, Wei Yan, Fang La, Wen Pin and 20,000 Suzaku Army into the Qingzhou Army from another direction.
After entering the Qingzhou Army, Cheng Yaojin immediately held a military meeting and made arrangements for the next action: "My fellow soldiers, there is only Sun Jian left in Qingzhou now. He is a fierce general and his strength should not be underestimated, but among us, only you, Han Sheng, can control him, so Han Sheng, you will follow me to attack Qingzhou City, and Shan Xiongxin must go with you to prevent any accidents!"
"Zhang Liao, Wei Yan, Fang La, Wen Pin, I will give each of you 2,000 Suzaku Army, you go to capture other counties in Qingzhou!" Cheng Yaojin continued, "Make sure to quickly capture these counties to ensure our strategic advantage."
After hearing this, everyone nodded and said they understood.
Shan Xiongxin stood up first, saluted Cheng Yaojin and said, "I obey your order!"
Huang Zhong also stood up and said with a serious expression, "I am willing to attack Qingzhou City with General Cheng, and I will not fail my mission!"
Afterwards, Zhang Liao, Wei Yan, Fang La, and Wen Pin also stood up and saluted Cheng Yaojin, saying, "Please rest assured, General, we will complete the mission!"
Cheng Yaojin looked at the generals, nodded with satisfaction, and then said loudly, "Okay, let's go! Remember, we must fight quickly and take Qingzhou as soon as possible!"
"Yes, General!" Shan Xiongxin, Huang Zhong, Zhang Liao, Wei Yan, Fang La, and Wen Pin all accepted the order in unison. They each led their own troops and quickly moved towards the designated target.
In this military meeting, Cheng Yaojin gave full play to the wisdom and decisive decision-making ability of the generals, had a clear understanding of the characteristics and abilities of each general, and reasonably allocated tasks, so that the entire army could operate efficiently and move towards victory.
On the Qingzhou city wall, Sun Jian, Cheng Pu, and Huang Gai looked into the distance with solemn expressions, their hearts full of worries.
They never expected that Zhu Jun had just taken away most of the troops in Qingzhou, and the Yellow Turban Army actually arrived at the city so quickly.
Outside the city, Cheng Yaojin, holding the Xuanwu spear in his hand, looked up at Sun Jian, and laughed loudly: "Sun Wentai, why don't you surrender to our Yellow Turban Army? What's the future of following the Han Dynasty? Why not join us and fight for the people of the world together!"
Sun Jian heard this, snorted coldly, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Hmph, my two brothers died in your hands, I will never reconcile with you! No need to waste words, come and attack Qingzhou City if you have the ability!"
Seeing Sun Jian so determined, Cheng Yaojin knew that he could not persuade him to surrender, so he had to shake his head helplessly and sighed: "In this case, there is only one battle!"
After that, he suddenly raised the Xuanwu spear in his hand, pointed to the city gate, and shouted loudly: "All soldiers listen to my orders, rush into the city and capture Sun Jian alive!"
With Cheng Yaojin's order, the Yellow Turban Army rushed to the city gate like a tide, and the shouts of killing shook the earth.
Seeing this, Sun Jian knew that this battle was a matter of life and death. With a stern face, he shouted to the soldiers behind him: "Brothers, today is the moment of our life and death. Follow me to kill the enemy and defend Qingzhou City!"
After that, he drew the ancient ingot knife from his waist and led the defenders in the city to fight bravely.
For a time, arrows rained down on the city wall, and catapults kept throwing boulders to hit the Yellow Turban Army.
However, the Yellow Turban Army was numerous and in high spirits, and rushed to the city wall regardless of casualties.
Cheng Yaojin waved the Xuanwu spear and personally led a team of elite soldiers to attack the city gate. He led the way and no one could stop him wherever he went.
Sun Jian stood on the top of the city, commanding the soldiers defending the city and constantly organizing counterattacks. His eyes were firm and he was not afraid of the enemy in front of him.
The two sides were fighting fiercely, and the ladders were erected one after another. The Yellow Turban Army climbed up the city wall and engaged in close combat with the defenders.
Sun Jian led the way, wielding the ancient ingot knife and beheading several Yellow Turbans. But the Yellow Turbans continued to surge and gradually gained the upper hand.
Seeing the favorable situation, Cheng Yaojin excitedly shouted: "Charge up and kill all these Han soldiers!"
Seeing this, Cheng Yaojin frowned, but continued to command the Yellow Turbans to attack the city.
Sun Jian waved the ancient ingot knife and repelled the attacks of the Yellow Turbans again and again.
After a fierce fight, the Yellow Turbans never broke through the defense line of Qingzhou City.
"Withdraw!" Cheng Yaojin had no choice but to order a retreat.
Standing on the top of the city, Sun Jian looked at the Yellow Turbans going away and breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that this battle was only a temporary victory, and there might be more intense battles tomorrow.
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Early the next morning, Cheng Yaojin had changed his method. He had already understood the siege yesterday. Sun Jian was very capable, and it was absolutely impossible to capture Qingzhou with normal siege methods.The city was taken.
After hearing the order, the Yellow Turban soldiers under the city raised their shields, formed a dense square formation, and slowly moved forward.
Their steps were steady and their expressions were firm, showing their well-trained discipline, while the Han army on the city wall was on full alert, with archers pulling their bowstrings and aiming at the enemy below.
As the distance got closer, both sides could feel the tense atmosphere becoming more and more solemn.
Finally, when the Yellow Turban Army approached the city wall, arrows from both sides flew like raindrops.
The Yellow Turban soldiers under the city blocked the arrows with their shields, while struggling to climb the ladders and try to climb the city wall. The Han army on the city wall kept shooting arrows to stop the Yellow Turban Army's attack.
At the same time, Cheng Yaojin personally led a team of elite soldiers, carrying battering rams and rushing towards the city gate.
While dodging the attacks from above, they hit the city gate hard, making a dull sound. However, the city gate was extremely strong and difficult to break for a while.
On the chaotic battlefield, Sun Jian stood high on the city wall, observing the battle calmly. He kept issuing orders and adjusting the defense deployment, so that the Han army could effectively resist the offensive of the Yellow Turban Army. In the distance, Huang Zhong hid on a small hill, holding a hard bow, staring at Sun Jian, his eyes full of murderous intent.
"Let's do it according to what we discussed last night!" Cheng Yaojin shouted.
He knew that as long as he successfully shot Sun Jian, he could break the deadlock and win. Huang Zhong nodded slightly to show that he understood.
Last night, the two had discussed this plan. Cheng Yaojin was responsible for continuing to attack the city and attracting Sun Jian's attention, while Huang Zhong looked for an opportunity to shoot Sun Jian with one arrow. Although this plan was a bit shameless, as long as the result was good, the process was irrelevant.
In the fierce battle, Cheng Yaojin fought bravely and showed strong combat effectiveness.
He waved his long spear, chopped down one enemy after another, and inspired the soldiers around him.
Huang Zhong patiently waited for the best time to shoot. He knew that there was only one chance and he had to kill with one strike.
Finally, Sun Jian showed a flaw.
He was concentrating on commanding the battle and neglecting his own safety.
Huang Zhong seized this moment, pulled the bow to the full, and shot a sharp arrow. The arrow was like lightning and instantly pierced Sun Jian's chest.
Sun Jian widened his eyes, looked at the arrow feathers in his chest in disbelief, and slowly fell down.
Sun Jian's death caused panic among the Qingzhou army. They lost their command and fell into chaos.
The morale of the Yellow Turban Army was greatly boosted, and they took the opportunity to launch a more fierce attack. Cheng Yaojin took the opportunity to lead his troops to break through the city gate and engage in a fierce battle with the Han army in the city.
In a bloody and bloody scene, Qingzhou City was finally captured by the Yellow Turban Army.
Cheng Yaojin was like a ferocious beast, wreaking havoc in the city, and no one could stop him wherever he went.
Huang Zhong quietly put away his bow and arrows, replaced them with a long sword and followed Cheng Yaojin to charge.
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At the moment when Qingzhou City was breached, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai took advantage of the chaos and ran away with Sun Jian's body.
At this time, the two were in an extremely heavy mood. Sun Jian's departure made them feel extremely sad and lost.
"What should we do now?" Huang Gai asked blankly, his eyes full of confusion and helplessness.
They have always followed Sun Jian and regarded him as a leader, but now that Sun Jian is dead, they have lost their sense of direction and don't know how to move forward.
Huang Gai felt as if he was lost in the vast sea of people and couldn't find a way out.
Cheng Pu was in grief at the moment, and Sun Jian's death was equally unbearable for him.
However, he knew that he couldn't fall into despair and decadence at this moment.
He suppressed his grief and said firmly: "Let's go to Jiangdong, assist the young master to develop power, and then find an opportunity to avenge the master in the future!"
At this critical moment, Cheng Pu realized that they had to move on and avenge Sun Jian.
At this moment, Cheng Pu decided to change his name to Sun Jian and call him the master, showing his respect and loyalty to Sun Jian.
Although this title came too late because Sun Jian had died on the battlefield, Cheng Pu hoped to express his respect for Sun Jian in this way and promised him that he would continue to work hard to realize his unfinished business.
In order to protect Sun Jian's body, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai bought some special spices and properly preserved Sun Jian's body in the coffin.
They handled Sun Jian's body carefully, fearing any disrespect.
Then, they embarked on a journey to Jiangdong, hoping to find a safe place to bury Sun Jian properly.
Along the way, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai moved forward silently, their hearts were heavy and complicated.
Sun Jian's death made them understand the cruelty of war and made them cherish life and family affection more.
They were determined to work hard to avenge Sun Jian and protect the land of Jiangdong.Let Sun Jian's spirit live forever.
Finally, after a long journey, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai arrived in Jiangdong.
This is Sun Jian's hometown. They came to Sun Jian's mansion, placed Sun Jian's coffin in the mansion, and prepared to hold a grand funeral.
At the funeral, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai mourned Sun Jian sadly. They told Sun Jian's heroic deeds and outstanding achievements.
Many people came to pay their respects and express their admiration for Sun Jian. The whole Jiangdong was immersed in sorrow, and people felt extremely sorry for Sun Jian's departure.
After the funeral, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai began to assist Sun Ce in developing his power.
They knew that only by becoming stronger could they avenge Sun Jian and protect the peace of Jiangdong. They actively recruited talents, strengthened military training, and prepared food and supplies to be fully prepared for future battles.
With the efforts of Cheng Pu and Huang Gai, Jiangdong gradually regained its vitality. They were united. At the same time, they were constantly looking for opportunities for revenge and waiting for the opportunity to come. Of course, this is all later.
(Chapter 174 will be updated and supplemented tomorrow, and the number of words is expected to be supplemented to 6,000)