Chapter 94: The Unexpected (4)
The flames of the moat puzzled General Su. How could the moat stop the Wu army's attack after it was burning? Wasn't this just luring the attack? The thought of "luring" flashed through General Su's mind. The moat on the city wall had been pushed down and pressed toward the city tower. Then, jars of something were thrown down. The broken jars completely burned when they hit the fire. So it was obvious that it was oil. Almost all the city towers under the city towers turned into torches in an instant. Not to mention climbing the city, the city was like a sea of fire. It was no longer possible to even approach the city wall. General Su was shocked. He knew it was too late. Although the Wu army attacked the city at a fierce speed, they thought the moat was for emergency use and burning the moat was a last resort. How could they end up like this? It was clearly to give the Wu army enough time to gather more people to the city to catch them all...
"Master Su Shuai, the situation is not good."
The generals beside him carefully reported to General Su, who was looking horrified, that the battle situation was completely disadvantageous and continuing would only increase the number of casualties.
"No, it's impossible. How could that Jiang have such ability? How could I not know his weight?"
General Su was approaching the roaring city and yelling loudly. The one-sided battle was totally unexpected. Looking at the raging fire in front of him, the shouting, fearful and retreating Wu army in the fire, General Su was a little confused. Not to mention breaking down the city gate, he couldn't even get close to the city wall. The casualties were unprecedented.
"Master Su, please withdraw your troops. If we continue like this, it will only lead to unnecessary casualties."
Another subordinate general spoke up, and his voice sounded very anxious.
The sea of fire in front of him made General Su feel humiliated. He didn't care about the life and death of the soldiers, but he couldn't stand the one-sided battle in front of him. He was a great general. He had never failed but he was defeated so miserably and so easily. He gritted his teeth and glared at everything in front of him: "... Retreat!"
General Su endured the humiliation for the first time since he joined the army and finally uttered a word. After hearing it, his subordinates immediately gave orders to the bugler beside him. Then, the bugle sounded, representing the withdrawal of the troops. The Wu army, which had already fallen into panic at the front line, hurried back. Facing the sea of fire, they did not know how to attack, so for them, this was undoubtedly the sound of life...
Not long after, the Wu army retreated out of Liancheng's sight at a heavy price, and Liancheng won this victory.
"General, we succeeded."
Watching Wu Jun retreat from sight, the subordinate soldiers, immersed in the joy of victory, shouted to Jiang Haodong.
"Well, you've worked hard. Give orders to count the casualties and let everyone have a good rest. Remember not to relax."
"Yes, I will go right away."
After receiving the order, the subordinates left in a hurry. Jiang Haodong looked at the figure of Wu Jun gradually disappearing in the distance, full of sorrow.
--at night--
[Liancheng] A wing room in the general's mansion.
"How's it going, Doc?"
In the room, Jiang Haodong had already changed out of his armor and dressed in plain clothes to ask the elderly doctor sitting beside the bed, who was lying on the bed? His clothes had long been stripped off, and his strong chest was exposed to everyone. The elderly doctor used a white cloth to touch his chest and treat it. The white cloth was soaked with blood like a red flower. There were two people dressed the same as him, one of whom was Yang Shi. They stared at the person on the bed with a worried look.
"General, this general's injuries are too severe, and he has lost too much blood. I'm afraid—"
The elderly doctor looked at Lei Yan, who was lying on the bed with a pale face, with a look of regret. Lei Yan's breathing was very weak, and his face was almost bloodless. The pain in his chest made him break out in cold sweats. One could imagine how serious his chest injury was.
"Please think of a way, doctor, please save him."
At this moment, Yang Shi was completely not as cautious as he was on the battlefield, and he almost begged the doctor in a pleading tone.
"Doctor Zhang, you are the best doctor in the city. Please think of a way to save him no matter what."
Seeing the pleading eyes of Yang Shi and his companions, Jiang Haodong felt really sorry for them, not to mention that he was also trying his best to save Lei Yan.
"Alas, please forgive me for being unable to do anything."
It is a pity, but impossible things are impossible after all, and the elderly doctor is still helpless.
“How could it be!!”
The old doctor's words were like a death sentence, and Yang Shi fell into despair . But at this moment, the door of the room was opened. Hearing the sound, Yang Shi seemed to see hope again and immediately stepped forward...
“Lord Wang!!”
"I've heard all about it."
Wang Ye helped Yang Shi, who had come forward to greet him the first time , and walked towards the bed, with Yang Shi immediately following behind him.
"grown ups!"
People dressed the same as Yang Shi also saluted Wang Ye.
"Um."
"You're back."
"Yes, General, but please allow me to check on my subordinates' injuries first ."
"please!"
Wang Ye did not say much. The old man tactfully made way for him and bowed to him. Wang Ye nodded slightly in greeting, then sat down beside the bed and removed the white cloth covering Lei Yan's chest. The wound was shocking and blood was still gushing out. Seeing the wound, Wang Ye frowned slightly...
"The general's injury is too severe, and the bleeding has not stopped yet. The arrow is thicker than ordinary arrows, so--"
"I know."
Wang Ye interrupted the old doctor unintentionally, but what he wanted now was quietness. He could judge the severity of the injury himself, and other people's words would only distract his attention.
