The number of troops under Mu Yunyi's command is at least around 70,000 to 80,000, and the steady stream of new soldiers sent to the front line from Dongting are his largest source of troops.

Although the main cavalry forces, such as the Silver Lion Banner on a black background and the Silver Fox Banner on a yellow background, are within the territory of Pinghan Road, Mu Yunyi also holds 20,000 to 30,000 prairie cavalry in his hands, and his strength cannot be underestimated.

In fact, the Yan army's strength was at a disadvantage in every battlefield, but Mu Yunyi was able to receive reinforcements from both sides of the East Courtyard and the grassland, so he had the most confidence.

Chenyue looked at the generals and asked:

"How many people are there in the garrison in the city now?"

"Go back to your lord."

Xin Ji bowed slightly and said: "Thirty thousand infantry, thirty thousand suppressing Liao army, totaling sixty thousand people."

Since the return of the Southern Expedition Army, Luoyun City's military strength has been greatly enriched. Coupled with the continuous recruitment of new soldiers in the territory in recent months, the strength of the garrison in Luoyun City has reached its peak in three years.

"Oh? Sixty thousand people?"

Chenyue said softly: "This kind of force is actually enough to fight a decisive battle with the Yan army outside Luoyun City~"

With a main force of 60,000 frontier troops fighting a decisive battle between 70,000 and 80,000 Yan troops, Chen Yue was confident that he could win.

"That's what I said."

Xin Ji said softly: "But in the end such a decisive battle will probably hurt both sides. The Yan army has used 70,000 to 80,000 people from Dongting to replace our main field force of tens of thousands. The Yan army wants it very much. They have enough people to die."

Chen Yue smiled slightly sarcastically: "Muyun Canglan is also very wealthy. He uses his military superiority to crush us everywhere."

Everyone sneered. After the main force of the Liang army came back for reinforcements, the Yan army could no longer easily break into the pass.

Yue Zhanpeng asked with a loud voice:

"Your Majesty, you have been lingering in Zhenbeiguan for many days, have you made any big move?

Your Majesty also has an idea for how we will fight the next battle in Luoyun City."

"That's right, that's right."

"Your Majesty, why don't you tell us a little bit? It's not a problem to be bored in the city all day."

Several military generals nodded and echoed, with expectant looks on their faces.

In fact, the news of Wanyan Bi's defection to Liang Jun was still top secret, and no one knew about it except for a few generals who participated in the arrest.

It's not that Chenyue doesn't trust his generals. After all, it's a very important matter, and the fewer people know about it, the better.

"Haha~"

Chen Yue smiled strangely: "The Luoyun City side is still focused on defense. As for the battle~

Haha, everyone should wait patiently."

Everyone rolled their eyes, this Prince Liang actually deliberately betrayed him, which was really annoying.

"Okay, okay."

Chen Yue waved his hand to block everyone who wanted to ask questions again:

"I know everyone is eager to fight, but you can't become fat with one bite, we have to do it step by step.

Besides, I traveled hundreds of miles to reach the front line, so why should I be allowed to rest for two days?"

Xin Ji also tried to smooth things over and said with a smile:

"Your Majesty is right, it's not ironclad, everyone needs to rest.

Everyone, please stop pestering the prince and leave."

This Xin Duhu actually drove people away.

"cut!"

All the generals rolled their eyes, but still filed out to give Chen Yue time to rest.

Chenyue grinned, patted his butt, stood up, and walked out of the room in a swaggering manner:

"Go to bed~"

…

"Woo~wu~wu~"

"The army attacks!"

"Prepare the catapult, release it!"

"Bang bang bang!"

"The phalanx moves forward, the cloud chariot follows! The crossbowmen suppress the Liang army at the head of the city!"

"attack!"

"Kill!"

Early the next morning, the Yan army outside the city attacked the wall of Luoyun City as usual.

Densely packed heads were climbing along the cloud chariots and ladders desperately, and large battering rams were hitting the city gates.

"attack!"

"Kill!"

"Bang bang bang!"

"Chi chi chi~"

"Ahhhh~"

Looking at the entire city wall, there are the figures of the Yan army's infantry. Rains of stones and arrows are flying in the air, wantonly harvesting the lives of the Yan army's soldiers.

Many leading captains and captains shouted loudly and ordered their soldiers to attack the city.

Some of the soldiers in the phalanx had chaotic steps and loose formations. These were the recruits from the East Courtyard that Xin Ji talked about.

As long as the siege continues for half a month, the new recruits will transform into veterans, and the corresponding price is that one-third of the people will die outside the city within half a month.

"Kill!"

"Bang bang bang!"

"Boom~"

"Swish swish~"

"Ahhhh~"

Amidst the shouts of killing that filled the sky, the figures of Chen Yue and Xin Ji suddenly appeared in a small arrow tower.

This archery tower is condescending and has an excellent view. From this position, you can almost overlook the entire battlefield.

Xin Ji pointed to the battlefield outside the city and said:

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"Your Majesty, you see, this is the Yan army's siege army. It rotates in three batches every day. Each batch has two to three thousand people. One group attacks the city, one group prepares for war, and one group rests.

From morning to night, each group of soldiers can attack the city twice, each time for about an hour. No matter how the siege progresses, they will retreat when the time is up.

Behind the infantry formation were catapults and crossbow battalions that cooperated with each other to cover the army's attack on the city.

Their method of attacking the city was nothing new, but the victory was due to their abundant troops. They attacked every day, and the Yan army was not tired at all."

The Yan army's siege methods basically came from the same lineage, and they were very different.

Chen Yue glanced at the scorching sun above his head and said softly:

"There is no sign of fatigue because these are new soldiers who have just arrived at the front line, are inspired by their military exploits and are in full swing.

Such a huge sun will get hotter and hotter in the future, and in another half month at most, the Yan army will be complaining endlessly.

In this kind of weather, if you are sweating even if you stand still, how can you still attack the city as usual?"

Xin Ji said doubtfully:

"Your Majesty, what you mean is that the Yan army will stop attacking the city after a while?"

Chen Yue said calmly: "Now Mu Yun Canglan is giving death orders to the frontline generals. Under such high pressure, the siege may not stop, but the Yan army's momentum will be greatly reduced.

Tell the garrison officers and soldiers that if you survive this half month, it will be easier."

"No!" Xin Ji responded in a deep voice.

Chenyue suddenly reached out and pointed outside the city: "There is the Muyun military flag standing there. Is it the royal family who is commanding the siege?"

Xin Ji nodded and said: "That is Mu Yunyi's younger brother Mu Yunhai. Basically he is always the one directing the war at the front line."

Chenyue said in surprise: "After all, he is Mu Yun Longyou's son. With such a noble status, he is always on the front line.

It seems that this left-wing Wang family has a very strict style~"

Xin Ji said coldly: "After all, the Muyun clan relied on martial arts to build their country, and military exploits are the fastest way for them to climb up the ranks."

"hehe."

Chenyue looked at Yan Jun outside the city with interest and said:

"Before winter comes this year, we should resolve the Liaodong war~"

Xin Ji's eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered knowingly beside Chen Yue:

"Your Majesty, there is news from Zhenbeiguan that Yelu Baoji has set off and returned~"

"oh?"

Chenyue smiled slightly:
Chapter completed!