But seeing Zhao Yun's arrogant look, Zhao Li said angrily: "Shameless man, when Zhangye's reinforcements arrive in the future, I will kill you all under the city."
Jia Rong shook his head. People always have negative skin, and Zhao Yun's skin color is relatively white. His sudden appearance on the battlefield may give people the idea of being vulnerable, but after fighting, you will find out how powerful that idea is.
Ridiculous.
The faces of the soldiers on the city were all pale, especially the scene where the cavalry defeated the infantry. It was like a nightmare, making them unable to stop the fear in their hearts. The cavalry was indeed the king on the battlefield. A large part of the two hundred infantry were killed by war horses.
He was directly hit and killed miserably.
Zhao Yun led the cavalry in a parade in front of Dunhuang City and returned to the camp with satisfaction.
A series of engineering ladders, rush vehicles, and well railings were assembled in Zhao Li's surprised eyes. The soldiers climbed up the well railings skillfully, and the ladders were slowly carried to the front of the battle formation.
Two thousand cavalrymen closely watched the movements on the city, fearing that the city would send troops to attack the soldiers attacking the city. After all, their numbers did not hold an advantage.
"Cavalry, suppress with bows and arrows!" Jia Rong gave an order, and two thousand cavalry rushed toward the Dunhuang city like a rolling torrent. As they approached, they skillfully loaded their bows and arrows, and dense arrows fell from the sky, which caught the Dunhuang soldiers off guard.
deficit.
Qi Li shouted: "The shield soldiers come forward, the archers are ready."
Zhao Li came to his senses and shouted: "The shield soldiers come forward, the archers shoot me hard."
The rain of arrows counterattacked on the city did not cause substantial damage to the cavalry. The soldiers were neglected in fighting, and the hands that pulled the bow strings were a little trembling. Most of the arrows were shot halfway, and some soldiers even finished shooting their bows.
The bowstring broke after one arrow.
There was another dense rain of arrows. The soldiers on the city were well prepared and hid behind the city wall. There were few casualties. The discovery that they could avoid the rain of arrows by hiding under the city wall surprised many soldiers. No matter what the general ordered, they never showed their heads.
Qi Li was furious and led fifty soldiers on the city, shouting and cursing loudly. The soldiers carefully guarded him with huge shields. The two thousand cavalry used a segmented shooting method, and the continuous rain of arrows kept the defenders away.
It is difficult for the army to raise its head.
The ladder was set up at the top of the Dunhuang city, and the Xiliang army climbed up without hesitation.
"Anyone who dares to retreat will be killed without mercy!" Qi Li killed a soldier hiding behind the city wall with one knife and shouted loudly.
Fifty soldiers, under the command of Qi Li, killed dozens of soldiers in a row. When the soldiers guarding the city saw Qi Li covered in blood, they were horrified and glanced at the city uneasily. The cavalry retreated and the infantry boarded the city. They mustered up their courage.
Raising the weapons in their hands, some veterans in the army even spontaneously threw wooden rolling stones down the ladder.
Listening to the screams from the siege soldiers, the timid defenders became more courageous. The Xiliang soldiers were also human beings. They would suffer and die if they were injured. Rather than being killed by their own people like this, it would be better
If you pick up the weapons in your hands, you might be able to survive.
"Qi Li, you are responsible for commanding the soldiers!" At the critical moment, Zhao Li handed over the command to Qi Li.
Zhao Li stood proudly at the top of the city under the careful guard of more than a hundred soldiers.
The car crashed hard towards the city gate of Dunhuang. Feeling the trembling city wall, the soldiers of the Xiliang Army became more willing to fight.
Jinglan slowly walked towards the city wall. Aerial ladders were set up on the city wall. The Xiliang army, who were not afraid of death, held their shields high and climbed up quickly along the ladders.
After Jinglan approached the city wall, they began to engage in hand-to-hand combat.
Pao Ze's blood inspired the blood of the soldiers on both sides, and his constant chess skills mobilized the ferocity of the soldiers to a certain extent. Most of the soldiers in the border counties were unruly and had a restless blood in their bones.
In hand-to-hand combat, the defenders' lack of training gradually became apparent.
Two hours later, the Xiliang army retreated, leaving a mess on the city wall. Many soldiers guarding the city couldn't stand the bloody scene on the city, and ran around screaming, not knowing whether it was because of victory or fear.
Jia Rong was very satisfied with the results of this battle. He lost more than a thousand troops and the defenders of Dunhuang were frightened. He believed that Dunhuang could be captured in just one battle.
"General, there are about 3,000 enemy troops appearing ten miles away."
Jia Rong was surprised and said: "Do you know what kind of soldiers this army is?"
"Lord, it's probably Zhang Ye's army." Zhang Xiu cupped his fists and said.
"Okay, well done!" Jia Rong laughed and said, "Zhang Liao, lead your cavalry there and be sure to defeat this army."
Zhang Liao's eyes flashed with excitement and he clasped his fists in agreement.
After Zhangye's reinforcements are defeated and the Xiliang army captures Dunhuang, the battle will become easier.
How could Zhangye's three thousand infantry be a match for Zhang Liao's tiger and wolf division? In the first battle, the powerful combat effectiveness of the cavalry stunned these rookies with little combat experience.
, the combat effectiveness of the cavalry equipped with scimitars and stirrups has more than increased.
The next day, a touch of fish belly white just appeared in the east, and the army outside the city was ready.
"Zhang Ye's three thousand soldiers were defeated by our army yesterday. Zhao Li, my son, surrender as soon as possible. My general will protect you!" Zhang Liao said loudly, holding the banner of Zhang Ye's army.
There was a commotion among the defenders and the reinforcements were routed, which meant that they were left alone.
"My lord is benevolent and righteous, and those who surrender will never be killed!"
The weapons in the hands of many defenders were lowered. Zhang Liao's roar destroyed most of their psychological defenses. The surrenderers were not killed. What are they still struggling to support here? The opponent was flying the banner of the Holy Emperor, and all his subordinates were
He is an elite, no matter who is under his command, it will not have the slightest impact on the soldiers at the bottom.
"Sirs, don't listen to the rhetoric of the Xiliang army, pick up the weapons in your hands and defend the city!" Zhao Li shouted.
The chess skills also constantly inspired the soldiers under his command. In yesterday's battle, the defenders lost two thousand people. As the defender of the city, the price paid was more than that of the attackers.
"Qi Li, I appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the Dunhuang Army, with full authority to direct the defense of the city!" Zhao Li released the military power in his hands.
"No!" Qi Li knelt down on one knee and bowed.
The city gate was crumbling under the powerful impact of the car. Zhao Li gritted his teeth and came to the city to command the soldiers to fight. His chess skills were promoted to generals in the army to assist him in defending the city. After yesterday's battle, Zhao Li discovered that chess skills were not only his martial arts skills.
He was highly capable and a talented general. He commanded soldiers to fight calmly and methodically, so he was appointed as the chief general of the Dunhuang Army.
"Sir, the Xiliang Army's offensive this time will definitely be fierce. Please take shelter under the city." Qi Li advised.
Zhao Li was about to agree when he saw the crooked soldiers on the city and broken arms and limbs everywhere. "I am the governor of the city. How can I leave before the battle? I would like to defend the city with all the soldiers."
Qi Li leaned over and said, "Qi Li is willing to die for your Excellency!"
Qi Li's father is Han and his mother is Di. During the Di people's turmoil, he followed Wu Yan to wipe out the surrounding rebellions. The soldiers under his command can also be said to have fought hundreds of battles.
Zhao Li lifted up the chess piece and said loudly: "If the city is destroyed, the family will be destroyed. I hope you can work together to defend Dunhuang."
When the soldiers on the city saw the changes before and after, they were all moved by Zhao Li's actions. The governor of one side could resolutely stand on the city and keep fighting. What reason did they have to retreat? However, the Xiliang army said that those who surrender will not be killed.
But it is firmly imprinted in the minds of many soldiers.
"Attack!" Jia Rong waved his hand, and the cavalry still suppressed the soldiers on the city. Then they rushed forward on the chariot and ladder, and more than ten wells slowly moved towards the city wall.
To Jia Rong's surprise, the defenders' resistance was more fierce than yesterday, and the soldiers were not afraid of death.
Upon hearing the news reported by the messenger, Jia Rong sneered and said nothing.
The siege lasted for about an hour, and the defenders on the city gradually became exhausted. They were able to continue fighting only because of their passion.
The fighting between the two sides has entered a fierce stage. The soldiers of the Xiliang Army are well-equipped, but the soldiers of Dunhuang have the advantage of the city.
Suddenly, an armed force of about two hundred people appeared at the gate of Dunhuang City. There were not many soldiers guarding the city gate. They could not resist and were instantly defeated.
The city gate slowly opened, and Zhang Liao led the cavalry in. The situation in Dunhuang was over.
Zhao Li, who was on the city, shouted loudly and drew his sword to kill himself. His eyes as gray as a chess player reluctantly scanned the robes on the city, and he drew his sword and killed himself.
If it had been two days ago, Qi Li would have chosen to surrender to the Xiliang army without hesitation, but Zhao Li's behavior today gave him the feeling that a scholar would die for his confidant.
All the soldiers who resisted were killed, and the soldiers were released to pacify the people. Everything was going on in an orderly manner. The people walked out of their houses and claimed the corpses one by one. The wailing could be heard endlessly. The soldiers who died in the battle were innocent. Not only did Jia Rong not make things difficult for them
Instead, they opened the warehouse and provided support to the families of the soldiers who died in the war, which gained a lot of popular support.
The expected massacre of the city was not as Zhao Li said. On the contrary, after the Xiliang Army took control, a series of measures were completely beneficial to the people. Later, the people of Dunhuang, who had no information, learned that the Xiliang Army was managing Jiuquan in Jincheng.
I deeply regret my unnecessary resistance.
After Dunhuang was captured, the Xiliang army took a short rest and marched into Zhangye, losing three thousand soldiers. There were only more than 2,000 fighting men in Zhangye city. How could they resist the wolf-like tiger-like Xiliang army?
Not having the courage to look forward to death like Zhao Li, the governor of Dunhuang, Fan Hui, the governor of Zhangye, led his soldiers to escape overnight.
Jia Rong's troops captured Zhangye without any bloodshed. At this point, the war in Liangzhou basically came to an end.
While the Xiliang army was expanding its territory, the princes of the Central Plains also lost their last resort and fought against each other for their own benefit. In addition, the Han Dynasty suffered a drought this year, and there was no harvest in the fields.
In order to satisfy their own interests, the princes collected taxes desperately, and the helpless people had no choice but to sell their fields. The aristocratic families took advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune, but lost their fields. In desperation, the people fled away.
Among them, Yuan Shu's rule was especially severe, as he resorted to military violence and the people were filled with resentment.
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