Hearing this, the deputy general could not help saying, "General! The southern gate has fallen! We cannot hold Chengdu!"
"While the enemy has yet to enter the city in full, you should withdraw through the northern gate at once, or there will be no chance left!"
Now that the gate stood open, enemy troops were pouring endlessly into the city. There was no possibility of turning the tide!
The enemy far outnumbered the defenders and was extremely formidable in battle. They had barely managed to fight them off before by relying on the advantages of defending the city. In a head-on battle, they were absolutely no match!
If they did not withdraw now, they would soon be unable to leave!
"Withdraw?"
Yan Yan abruptly turned to look at the deputy general, fury and murderous intent blazing in his eyes.
"My lord entrusted me with defending Chengdu. Until he returns, I will never abandon the city and flee!"
"I swear to live or die with Chengdu!"
Having delivered those ringing words, Yan Yan resolutely drew the blade at his waist and headed toward the enemy troops streaming into the city.
The cries of battle continued for an entire night, but in truth, Chengdu's fall had been sealed the moment the southern gate opened.
Liu Bei's troops fought their way into the city through the West City Gate. Zhang Fei and Guan Yu personally led their men in fierce fighting against the defenders.
Although Yan Yan led the defenders in a fight to the death, he still could not turn back the heavens. Under the two men's assault, they retreated step by step.
After all, the advantage of defending a city lay in holding it. Once the enemy had broken inside, what was left to fight with?
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