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

However, at this time, Zhu Quanyu and Han Zhu's offensive became more fierce, and Zhou Dewei and Li Shizhao began to feel powerless.

"General Zhou, we can't hold on any longer, retreat quickly!" A general anxiously suggested to Zhou Dewei.

Although Zhou Dewei was unwilling, he also knew that the situation was over, and he gritted his teeth and issued an order to retreat.

"Pass the order down, the whole army retreat!" Zhou Dewei ordered in the military tent.

Zhu Wen stood on the top of Luzhou City, his eyes were like torches, looking at the retreating backs of Zhou Dewei and Li Shizhao from afar, but his heart was turbulent. He knew that although Luzhou was temporarily captured, Li Keyong's reinforcements were like lurking wolves and could counterattack at any time.

"My king, should we pursue the victory?" asked a general.

Zhu Wen shook his head and said in a deep voice: "No, our retreat is not yet stable. Li Keyong's reinforcements are still nearby. We must be careful."

He turned to the counselor beside him and said: "Send the order immediately, the whole army will be reorganized and prepare to return to Bianzhou."

The counselor nodded and hurried away.

Zhu Wen's army began to evacuate Luzhou in an orderly manner. Although the soldiers were tired, their eyes still flashed with the desire for victory.

"My king, is our supply line safe?" Zhu Quanyu asked worriedly.

Zhu Wen frowned and said: "This is also what I am worried about. We must ensure the safety of the supply line, otherwise the army will be in trouble."

On the way of withdrawal, Zhu Wen kept sending scouts to closely monitor the movements of Li Keyong's reinforcements. At the same time, he also strengthened the connection with Bianzhou to ensure the stability of the rear.

"My king, Li Keyong's scouts were found in front!" A scout reported hurriedly.

A trace of vigilance flashed in Zhu Wen's eyes: "Immediately strengthen vigilance and don't let the enemy take advantage of it."

As Zhu Wen's army gradually approached Bianzhou, his mood gradually relaxed. However, at this moment, a scout brought shocking news.

"My king, Li Keyong's reinforcements suddenly accelerated, and seemed to want to cut off our retreat!" The scout said anxiously.

Zhu Wen's heart tightened. He knew that once the retreat was cut off, his army would face great danger.

"Pass the order down, the whole army will speed up and return to Bianzhou before the enemy cuts us off!" Zhu Wen gave the order decisively.

The soldiers moved at the order and accelerated their march. Zhu Wen led the team personally and rushed all the way. Finally, they arrived in Bianzhou safely before Li Keyong's reinforcements arrived.

"My king, we are safe!" Zhu Quanyu said excitedly.

Zhu Wen nodded, but his eyes were still full of vigilance: "We can't take it lightly. We must strengthen the defense of Bianzhou to prevent Li Keyong's counterattack."

In Bianzhou, Zhu Wen began to reorganize the army and strengthen the city defense, while also paying close attention to Li Keyong's movements.

Li Keyong stood in the military tent with a sharp light flashing in his eyes. He knew that Zhu Wen's withdrawal was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. HeCan't let it go.

"General Zhou, General Li, are you ready?" Li Keyong asked in a deep voice.

Zhou Dewei and Li Shizhao responded in unison: "Ready, my king!"

Li Keyong nodded, a flash of determination in his eyes: "Okay, we will act tonight and take back Luzhou!"

As night fell, Zhou Dewei and Li Shizhao led the elite troops and approached Luzhou City quietly. The guards on the city wall did not seem to be aware of the impending danger.

"General Li, let's act separately, you are responsible for the east gate, and I am responsible for the west gate." Zhou Dewei whispered.

Li Shizhao nodded, and then led his troops to sneak towards the east gate.

Zhou Dewei led his troops to quietly approach the west gate, his heartbeat accelerated, knowing that the success or failure of this moment would determine the next battle.

"Are you ready?" Zhou Dewei whispered to the soldiers around him.

The soldiers nodded, holding their weapons tightly in their hands, ready to attack at any time.

Just then, a guard on the city wall seemed to notice something. He rubbed his eyes and was about to take a closer look, but was shot by a hidden arrow and fell to the ground.

"Action!" Zhou Dewei gave an order, and the soldiers rushed to the city gate like a tiger descending from the mountain.

The defenders in the city were frightened by the sudden attack. They picked up their weapons in a panic and tried to resist.

"Don't panic, hold your ground!" A guard shouted loudly.

However, Zhou Dewei and Li Shizhao's troops had already rushed into the city, and the two sides launched a fierce street battle.

"My king, we succeeded!" A soldier excitedly reported to Zhou Dewei.

Zhou Dewei nodded, but his eyes were still full of vigilance: "Don't be careless, we must quickly control the entire city."

In the battle in the city, Zhou Dewei and Li Shizhao's troops showed extremely high combat effectiveness. They quickly defeated the defenders in the city and controlled Luzhou City.

"My king, Luzhou City is already in our hands!" Li Shizhao said excitedly.

Li Keyong heard the news and smiled with satisfaction: "Okay, in this way, we can further threaten Zhu Wen's sphere of influence."

However, Li Keyong also knew that Zhu Wen would not give up, and he must be prepared to meet Zhu Wen's counterattack.

"Pass the order to strengthen Luzhou's defense and closely monitor Zhu Wen's movements." Li Keyong ordered in a deep voice.

In Luzhou City, Li Keyong began to reorganize the army and strengthen the city defense, while also closely watching Zhu Wen's movements.

It is said that Liu Rengong stood on the top of Youzhou City, his eyes were as sharp as a hawk. He knew that although Zhu Wen had temporarily withdrawn his troops, the threat had not been lifted.

"Come here, strengthen the city defense, increase patrols, and do not slack off at all!" Liu Rengong ordered in a deep voice.

The soldiers responded, and the torches on the city wall were lit, illuminating the surroundings. The soldiers held spears and patrolled vigilantly.

"My king, should we take the initiative to attack?Teach Zhu Wen a lesson? "A general suggested.

Liu Rengong shook his head and said calmly: "No, it's not the time yet. We must defend firmly and wait for the opportunity."

He turned to the counselor beside him and said: "Send an envoy immediately to Li Keyong to express our sincerity and seek more firm support."

The counselor nodded and agreed, and then hurried away.

The envoy took Liu Rengong's handwritten letter, rode a fast horse, passed through many checkpoints, and finally arrived at Li Keyong's camp.

"King Li, Liu Rengong sent me here, hoping to get your support." The envoy said respectfully.

Li Keyong took the letter, read it carefully, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "Tell Liu Rengong that I, Li Keyong, will never sit idly by. If he needs it, I will definitely send troops to help. ”

The messenger was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly thanked him, then hurried back to Youzhou.

After Liu Rengong learned of Li Keyong's promise, he felt relieved, but he did not relax his vigilance. He knew that Zhu Wen would never give up, and he had to be fully prepared.

"Your Majesty, our scouts found that Zhu Wen's troops were active nearby, and they seemed to be planning something." A scout reported hurriedly.

Liu Rengong frowned and said in a deep voice: "Keep a close eye on their movements, and report any abnormalities immediately."

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