Heroes of Troubled Times: Chronicles of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

Zhu Yongning took a deep breath, and a firm look flashed in his eyes: "We can't be frightened by this unknown thing. The whole army is on alert and ready to meet any possible challenges."

With his order, Zhu Yongning's troops entered a state of high alert. And Wang Shifan in Qingzhou City was also preparing nervously. He knew that this battle was far more complicated and dangerous than he imagined.

Outside Qingzhou City, the war clouds were dense, and the atmosphere of confrontation between the two armies became more and more tense. Wang Shifan stood on the city wall, his eyes were like torches, and his heart was burning with anxiety. He knew that the troops in Qingzhou City alone could hardly resist Zhu Yongning's fierce attack, not to mention the army that Zhu Wen might bring.

"Quick, send someone to Huainan for help, tell them that Qingzhou is in danger!" Wang Shifan ordered anxiously.

A messenger immediately rode a fast horse and galloped towards Huainan. Outside the city, Zhu Yongning's troops were on full alert, their eyes fixed on Qingzhou City, waiting for Zhu Wen's arrival.

Soon, Zhu Wen received a military report and learned that the battle in Qingzhou was urgent. He led an army of 200,000 without hesitation and rushed to Qingzhou day and night. Zhu Wen's army was like a rolling torrent, unstoppable, and their arrival would undoubtedly have a decisive impact on this battle.

Zhu Yongning was excited and nervous when he learned that Zhu Wen was coming. He knew that the outcome of this battle would directly affect the future of the Zhu family. He stood in the military tent and said to his subordinates with a firm look: "General Zhu is coming, we must be fully prepared to break through Qingzhou City in one fell swoop!"

The subordinates responded in unison, and their morale was high. Zhu Yongning immediately issued an order to strengthen the siege of Qingzhou City, and at the same time sent scouts to closely monitor the movements inside and outside the city.

In Qingzhou City, Wang Shifan was also making intensive preparations. He knew that once Zhu Wen's army arrived, Qingzhou City would face unprecedented pressure. He ordered the soldiers to strengthen the city walls, store food and grass, and send out scouts to keep a close eye on the movements of Zhu Wen's army.

Night fell again, and there was silence inside and outside Qingzhou City, with only the occasional sound of horse hooves and the whispers of soldiers. In this tense atmosphere, everyone felt the heaviness of the upcoming war.

Finally, Zhu Wen's army arrived outside Qingzhou City. Zhu Wen rode on a horse with a lightning-like gaze, and his arrival boosted the morale of Zhu Yongning's troops. Zhu Wen immediately convened a military meeting to discuss the siege strategy.

"Wang Shifan is already trapped in a jar. We must capture Qingzhou City in one fell swoop before the Huainan reinforcements arrive." Zhu Wen's voice was firm and powerful.

Zhu Yongning nodded in agreement: "General, you are right. We have made full preparations and are just waiting for the general's order."

Zhu Wen nodded with satisfaction and immediately issued an order to attack the city. Zhu Yongning's troops launched a fierce attack on Qingzhou City like a tiger descending from the mountain.

Seeing this, Wang Shifan on the city wall felt nervous. He knew that this battle had reached a critical moment of life and death. He drew the long sword at his waist and shouted loudly: "Hold the city wall and defend Qingzhou to the death!"

The soldiers shoutedIn response, the battle on the city wall became more and more intense. Arrows rained down, swords flashed, and soldiers from both sides fought desperately on the city wall.

Zhu Wen's army rushed to Qingzhou City like a tide, and the offensive was extremely fierce. Wang Shifan and his soldiers on the city wall fought desperately, but the situation gradually became unfavorable to them.

"General, this is not a solution. We can't hold on any longer!" A deputy general was sweating all over his face, and his voice was trembling.

Wang Shifan gritted his teeth and looked firm: "Persistence is victory. I will definitely find a way!"

Just then, Zhu Wen outside the city shouted loudly: "Wang Shifan, you have no way to escape, surrender quickly!"

Wang Shifan sneered and responded loudly: "Zhu Wen, do you think you can defeat me with your men? Don't even think about it!"

Zhu Wen frowned when he heard this, and then waved the long sword in his hand and commanded the army to attack again. The sound of war drums outside the city was deafening, and the sound of swords clashing was terrifying.

Wang Shifan and his soldiers fought hard, but Zhu Wen's army was too powerful. Soon, cracks began to appear on the city wall, and the situation became more critical.

"General, we can't hold on any longer!" The deputy general reminded again, with a hint of despair in his voice.

Wang Shifan gritted his teeth, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Pass the order, everyone rush out with me!"

As soon as the voice fell, Wang Shifan waved the long sword in his hand and led the charge towards the enemy outside the city. Seeing this, his soldiers cheered up and followed closely.

Seeing this, Zhu Wen outside the city showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "It seems that Wang Shifan wants to escape, so let me help him!"

Zhu Wen waved the long sword in his hand and commanded the army to chase and intercept. Wang Shifan and his soldiers fought hard, but Zhu Wen's army was like a copper wall and iron wall, and it was difficult to break through.

Just then, a strange sound came from a distance. Zhu Wen and his soldiers looked at the source of the sound, and saw a thick fog slowly rising, and something seemed to be moving in the fog.

"What the hell is this?" Zhu Wen's heart tightened, but he did not retreat because of this, but instead strengthened his determination to win.

Wang Shifan also noticed this sudden change, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes: "Could it be that our reinforcements have arrived?"

There were bursts of screams in the thick fog, followed by a dead silence. Zhu Wen and his soldiers felt a chill in their hearts, but they did not retreat because of this.

"No matter what it is, we can't take it lightly. The whole army is on alert and ready to deal with any possible challenges!" Zhu Wen ordered loudly.

Wang Shifan's troops also entered a state of high alert. They knew that this battle was far more complicated and dangerous than they imagined.

In Qingzhou City, Wang Shifan's army was in low morale, the soldiers looked solemn, and the flags on the city wall fluttered in the wind, looking particularly desolate.

"General, we are running low on food and grass, and the soldiers are exhausted." The deputy general reported to Wang Shifan worriedly.

Wang Shifan clenched his fists, and a glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes: "We can't just give up like this, we must find a way to turn the situation around."

Just then, Zhu Wen left General Yang Shihou outside the city and led part of the army back to Bianzhou. Yang Shihou took over the command and continued to besiege Qingzhou.

"General, Zhu Wen has left, now is a good opportunity for us to counterattack!" A glimmer of hope flashed in the eyes of the deputy general.

Wang Shifan pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, let's take this opportunity to catch Yang Shihou off guard!"

Yang Shihou outside the city did not know Wang Shifan's plan. He still followed Zhu Wen's order and besieged Qingzhou City tightly.

"Pass the order down, strengthen patrols, and don't let Wang Shifan have any chance to take advantage of it." Yang Shihou ordered seriously.

As night fell, there was silence inside and outside Qingzhou City. Wang Shifan led an elite force and quietly slipped out of the secret passage of the city wall, preparing to give Yang Shihou an unexpected blow.

"General, we are ready and can act at any time." The deputy general reported to Wang Shifan in a low voice.

Wang Shifan nodded, and a flash of determination flashed in his eyes: "Okay, let's go!"

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