Yuanzhou, located east of Lanzhou, is the frontier position of the Central Plains to resist foreigners.
On this day, the wind was calm and the sun was beautiful, the grass was growing and the orioles were flying.
A huge army suddenly appeared five miles west of the city and stopped at a small hill. The flags were swaying in the wind, making crackling sounds, and the neighing of war horses echoed in all directions. However, the army remained motionless, looking indifferent, cold, and staring intently.
He was standing in front of the city with weapons in hand, just waiting for an order.
A cold and murderous aura rushed straight into the sky, frightening the night birds to fly away and the people to rush into the city.
Under the banner of Wang Zi.
Qin Huaidao reined in his horse and looked into the distance, but did not take the opportunity to order a chase into the city. This expedition was not about killing, and the people were not foreigners. Indiscriminate killing was not advisable.
Looking around, I can see the Great Wall built in the Qin Dynasty lying on the loess like a giant dragon, dividing Yuanzhou into an inner city and an outer city. Some houses were built in the outer city for soldiers to watch and guard, and beacons were connected to form a line.
Line, each beacon is about two kilometers apart, and black smoke is emitting as a warning.
The inner city is also a warning. Looking from a distance, there is a clear difference between the inner city and the outer city. The inner city is majestic, with tall and thick city piers. There is a city pier every two hundred meters, and the city pier is more than ten meters high.
You can get a bird's eye view of the surrounding area.
"What a great military city!"
Qin Huaidao secretly lamented that it was a pity that he could not withstand the test of time and was almost extinct in later generations.
At that time, the First Emperor built the Great Wall, which started from Lintao County in Gansu Province, passed through Pingliang City and entered Yuanzhou District in Ningxia, with a total length of 174 kilometers. It played an important role in resisting foreign invasion.
Now that he has come with his own troops, it would be a great sin to destroy this city.
"King of Han?"
Next to him, Xue Rengui reminded him in a low voice.
The army came from afar, and seeing it like this had a great impact on the morale of the army. Qin Huaidao nodded knowingly and said: "There is no rush to attack the city, Luo Wu, lead the artillery battalion and follow me."
"King Han, no, it's dangerous." Xue Rengui was very worried and quickly persuaded him.
Qin Huaidao waved his hand and urged his horse forward.
Luo Wu didn't know why, so he quickly took the artillery battalion and went up. Not worried, he sent another battalion of soldiers and horses to protect him.
Xue Rengui was not at ease. He handed over the army to his deputy and rode up alone. He took out his big bow and stared at the front vigilantly in case someone took the opportunity to launch a sneak attack.
Soon, the group came to a small slope about a mile away from the Great Wall. Qin Huaidao reined in his horse and stopped, shouting loudly: "Luo Wu, shout and ask the governor of Yuanzhou to come out and talk."
"Follow the order!"
Luo Wu quickly agreed, and then shouted loudly: "People in front, listen up, the King of Han is here, and I want you to come out and reply, otherwise I will fight in and leave no one behind."
The defenders on the city wall were waiting solemnly. When they heard that it was the famous King of Han, he was not invading from a foreign nation, and he was polite before attacking. Several officers briefly discussed a few words and sent one person back to report. The largest officer, a deputy lieutenant, shouted loudly: "
Please wait a moment, I wonder if the King of Han is here, what do you want to do?"
"Boy, curiosity will only cost you your life. Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask." Luo Wu responded.
The other party really didn't ask any more questions.
Luo Wu looked at Qin Huaidao and asked.
Qin Huaidao whispered: "The artillery battalion is ready to attack!"
"clear!"
Luo Wu understood this and quickly arranged for the artillery battalion to set up the grenade and measure the distance. He was particularly worried and measured it himself to confirm that the angle was correct.
Not long after, a group of officers appeared on the city wall in front and hurried over. The leader was a bit older and had a wisp of beard, but with a loud voice, he shouted: "The King of Han has no access to this road. Please go back to your Hanzhou."
"Is Lu Guogong sure you want to do this? Isn't he afraid that all life in Yuanzhou will be ruined?" Qin Huaidao asked rhetorically, sizing him up. Although he was wearing a suit of armor, his elegance was stronger. He was worthy of being the thirteenth son of the great ancestor Li Yuan. He was born in a wealthy family and had the temperament of a scholar.
Can't hide it.
Duke Lu Guo Li Yuanyi also looked at Qin Huaidao, his expression a little solemn, the name of the person, the shadow of the tree, if he really attacks with all his strength, Li Yuanyi is not sure to defend Yuanzhou, but once Yuanzhou is lost, the Central Plains will be completely undefended, and the Li family may change hands.
, he will become a royal sinner.
As his thoughts flashed through his mind, Li Yuanyi shouted loudly: "Why does the King of Han risk the disapproval of the world? Aren't you afraid of leaving a legacy of rebellion that will last forever?"
"rebel?"
Qin Huaidao snorted disdainfully and shouted: "Your Majesty abdicated the throne to me, how can I not comply with the decree? Li Tai rebelled, killed his father to seize the throne, his crime is notorious, and he will definitely be infamous for thousands of years in the future. Why, Lu Guogong intends to help Zhou to commit evil?
, Is it possible not to obey the holy will?”
At this point, Qin Huaidao no longer hides and tucks away.
What's more, Li Erchan made the throne known to the world, why not use such a good excuse?
After a question, Li Yuanyi's face changed drastically. If you agree, the Li family has changed hands. If you oppose it, it goes against the will of the late emperor. It is an act of disobedience, which is equally treasonous.
Qin Huaidao continued to press: "Lü Guogong, do you know why your Majesty abdicated to this king?"
"this……"
Li Yuanyi was hesitant, not because he didn't know, but because he was unwilling to do so.
"Since Lu Guogong insists on going his own way and does not obey the imperial edict, don't blame me for being rude." Qin Huaidao was too lazy to talk nonsense. He gave Luo Wu a look and said indifferently: "Aim for a round of artillery fire!"
"clear."
Luo Wu smiled knowingly and quickly shouted to everyone in the artillery battalion: "Brothers, our artillery battalion's chance to become famous in one battle has arrived. Please hold still, don't shake your hands, and prepare to reload!"
"Run No. 1 is ready!"
"The second position is ready!"
"Run No. 3 is ready!"
"..."
The soldiers shouted loudly one after another, and their morale was like a rainbow.
Li Yuanyi saw the artillery camp and the grenade launchers exuding a cold chill. He didn't know why, but suddenly he felt uneasy and was about to leave. He shouted loudly: "King Han, since you insist on rebelling, I'll see you with swords and guns."
A gentleman does not stand on the wall. Li Yuanyi turned around and left without saying anything.
Almost at the same time.
"Boom!"
The sound of shells being ejected one after another was heard, low and strange, resounding in all directions.
It was the first time that the Yuanzhou defenders saw a grenade. They looked at the black shells that suddenly flew by. They were all confused and watched on the spot, not knowing how to dodge.
In everyone's mind, arrows are sharp, can shoot far, and can kill people. What can this dark thing do?
What's more, if it's a thousand meters away, can that thing still fly over?
Before everyone could react, the shells screamed and fell in a terrifying parabola of death.
"Boom boom boom!"
Huge explosions sounded, and fireballs shot into the sky, engulfing everyone around the explosion and sending them flying.
A cannonball fell right next to Li Yuanyi, and the terrifying shock wave blew Li Yuanyi to pieces, killing him on the spot.
Wait until the explosion passes and the smoke dissipates.
The Yuanzhou defenders were stunned when they saw the tragic scene. They all looked in the direction of the artillery camp. Their pupils shrank sharply, and their eyes were full of shock, panic and fear of the unknown.