Chapter 1176

Gu Yi's army and Sun Jian's army engaged in a chaotic battle.

The soldiers of Sun Jian's army were waving their weapons desperately.

Gu Yi's army was constantly defending.

The two armies were thus deadlocked in place.

Although Gu Yi's army suffered heavy losses, Sun Jian's army also suffered heavy losses.

So the morale of both sides was completely evenly matched.

Both sides shouted in unison, and at the same time, launched fierce attacks at each other.

Gu Yi's army was constantly suppressed by Sun Jian's army, but their morale was very high.

Because the morale of Gu Yi's army was very high.

And Sun Jian's army was already exhausted, so their morale was relatively low.

But they were still resisting stubbornly.

This is war; it is just this cruel, with no reason to speak of.

Gu Yi's army and Sun Jian's army were constantly deadlocked, and neither could do anything to the other.

But Gu Yi was waiting for an opportunity, waiting for the moment when Sun Jian's army finally revealed a flaw.

Gu Yi's army, after Sun Jian's army had been deadlocked with his army for half a month, finally, Sun Jian's army revealed a flaw.

Because their army no longer had enough food to continue the deadlock with Gu Yi's army.

Thus, Sun Jian's army's grain and fodder were about to be exhausted.

So Sun Jian's army had to give up chasing Gu Yi's army and chose to retreat, preparing to return to their camp.

"My lord, Sun Jian's army has retreated!"

Gu Yi's ears suddenly heard the report from a soldier.

Hearing the soldier's words, Gu Yi's brow immediately furrowed.

At this time, Gu Yi realized that Sun Jian's army had long known his conspiracy, so for the half-month period, Sun Jian's army had not attacked at all.

They were only feigning an attack; in reality, Sun Jian's army had already prepared to flee.

Gu Yi's heart sank; he understood that Sun Jian's army's retreat was not good news. He immediately ordered a retreat, leading the remaining army to rush back to Jin Ling City.

Gu Yi traveled quickly, his heart feeling uneasy. He knew that although he had repelled Sun Jian's army, the opponent was after all a famous general and would inevitably launch an attack again. Their city defense facilities had long been destroyed, and the city's commoners had long begun to evacuate; only the remaining army led by Gu Yi guarded Jin Ling City.

When Gu Yi led the troops to arrive at Jin Ling City, they urgently closed the city gates, prepared all the arrows on the city walls, and prepared to defend the city to the death.

A tense atmosphere permeated Jin Ling City; the guards on the city walls were ready for battle, and every person's face was written with determination and firmness. They knew that at this moment there was no way back; they could only fight to protect this city, to protect the homeland in their hearts.

Gu Yi stood on the city wall, gazing into the distance at the direction of Sun Jian's army's retreat, praying silently in his heart. He knew this battle decided the fate of Jin Ling City and also decided their own life and death.

Night fell, and the city was silent; only the sounds of breathing and heartbeats intertwined in the air. Gu Yi constantly patrolled the city walls, directing the guards to adjust the defensive lines, preparing to welcome Sun Jian's army's renewed attack.

The guards in Jin Ling City held their breath, waiting for the enemy's arrival. They knew well that only by guarding this city could they provide a safe shelter for their families, relatives, and compatriots.

Time passed second by second, the tense atmosphere continued, the guards' footsteps rose and fell, and every person felt the pressure that was about to arrive.

Suddenly, a loud noise tore through the night sky, the city gate was violently struck, and the guards on the city wall immediately raised their bows and arrows, aiming at the city gate.

Gu Yi stood on the city wall, gripping the long spear in his hand, his eyes firm and decisive. He knew this was their final defensive line; if the city gate was broken, Jin Ling City would undoubtedly fall.

As the siege vehicle constantly struck the city gate, bows and arrows were fired simultaneously from the city wall, the rain of arrows was dense, suppressing Sun Jian's army. But Sun Jian's army was numerous, and the striking sound of the siege vehicle became more and more fierce; the city gate was in precarious danger.

Gu Yi gritted his teeth and gave the order without wavering, telling the guards to hold their positions and not fear sacrifice. They fought with their own flesh and blood for the safety of Jin Ling City and guarded their homeland.

The battle intensified, bows and arrows intertwined with long spears, and smoke of gunpowder permeated the sky above the city wall. The guards fought bravely, and enemies constantly fell, and guard soldiers also fell. But they never gave up; they defended the dignity of this city with their lives.

Time seemed to become still, the guards' heartbeats accelerated, and sweat soaked their clothes.

They discovered countless black dots appearing outside the city, and the leader Yan Liang had brought the army to attack the city.

"Gu Yi, open the city gate and let our Eastern Wu army in, and we will not hurt a single soldier of yours; otherwise, we will slaughter all of you!" Yan Liang rode his horse and galloped, shouting loudly outside the city.

"Want to attack our city? Dream on!" Gu Yi roared, anger bursting from his eyes.

Yan Liang laughed: "Haha... then let's see if you can hold out until that time." ===== CHAPTER 1177 =====