The defeated South Korean navy felt like it was being amnesty for an instant. They turned around and saw that the large banner representing the Chinese army was slowly retreating.
When all the soldiers saw it, all the officials ran away. What were you waiting for?
Then he turned his head and Sayazi ran back. As fiercely as he rushed forward just now, he looked so embarrassed when he ran now.
Naturally, Nan Yanxi would not miss this good opportunity and immediately ordered the cavalry to attack.
The artillery also changed its equipment to solid ammunition and raised the angle of the cannon.
While ensuring the safety of our own pursuing troops, strive to eliminate the enemy's effective forces to the greatest extent possible.
But this time, Nan Yuexi never dared to stay or take any chances.
I ran back to Kyoto as fast as I could with my soldiers. I only regretted that my parents had lost two legs.
...
"Your Highness...Your Highness..."
The frightened Nan Yuexi was half-lying on the stone steps behind the city wall in embarrassment.
After taking the water bag handed over by his subordinate, he heard Feng Yucheng's voice before he took a few sips.
He quickly turned around and saw Feng Yucheng looking haggard and anxious: "Your Highness... I heard that the war is not going well?"
"But he was ambushed? Ji'er didn't realize it in time. I will reprimand him severely soon!"
"I just don't know where the traitor is?"
"This..." Nan Yuexi was speechless for a moment.
Thinking back to this morning, when I set off with an army of 50,000 men, how majestic it was.
Everyone regarded this battle as a simple battle against bandits. After all, their side had an absolute advantage in terms of numbers and morale.
However, the two armies had only been fighting for half a day, and before the sun had passed noon, he ran back in embarrassment with more than 10,000 remaining soldiers.
Nan Yuexi suddenly felt hot on her face, and she saw Feng Yucheng without any eyes.
Facing the old man's eager gaze, Nan Yuexi said bravely: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty... Kill the enemy bravely..."
"Unfortunately, the enemy is cunning and has learned the magic method from somewhere. Our army will be defeated at any time..."
"Your Majesty, he... died... in battle..."
"Ah!" As soon as these words came out, Feng Yucheng instantly stayed where he was.
Looking at the much older Feng Yucheng, Nan Yuexi couldn't bear it, so she could only comfort her and said: "My lord, my condolences."
"The only blame is that the thief is too cunning and the weapons in his hands are very evil."
After saying that, he stepped forward and supported him: "Don't worry, my lord, I will remember your merits."
"I hope your Majesty will take care of your health, express your condolences and accept the change..."
Feng Yucheng stood there blankly for a long time before he could catch his breath.
Although she was extremely sad in her heart, she was still extremely restrained when facing Nan Yuexi.
He stretched out his trembling hands and saluted him: "Your Highness, don't worry about me. I'm fine."
"Quinzi... He is well-deserved for being loyal to you. It is his glory..."
"Old minister...Old minister...it's all right...Is Your Highness injured?"
"Oh! It's okay to be alone!" Nan Yuexi said quickly: "My lord, please cheer up, the situation is critical now."
"The enemy's sorcery is extremely dangerous, turning everything it touches into dust. Our trebuchet was destroyed before it even touched the enemy."
"I think only this city with its high walls and thick walls, Kyoto, can withstand it."
"Ah...yes, yes..." Feng Yucheng took a few deep breaths.
He knew in his heart that the current situation was serious, so he suppressed the sadness in his heart: "Your Highness, don't worry."
"Our city in Kyoto is strong, we have enough food and grass, and we still have 20,000 elite soldiers."
"No matter what magic he uses, he can't do anything to us."
"This morning I received a letter from Yan State. They have successfully captured Black Flood Dragon Island. If nothing happens, they will be able to reach the foot of Kyoto early tomorrow morning."
"As long as we insist on this half day plus one night, reinforcements will definitely arrive!"
After finishing speaking, he randomly ordered his subordinates: "Order the troops to go to the city to guard and close the suspension bridge."
"Tear down the houses near the city wall to make wooden and rolling stones, and prepare more bows and arrows with kerosene. As long as the enemy dares to approach, thousands of arrows will be fired."
"yes!"
The subordinates agreed and went to deliver the order one after another.
All the troops went to the city to guard the city, and they organized civilians to carry a large amount of stone and wood to the city.
Nan Yuexi and Feng Yucheng went to the city in person to take command.
Everyone was working hard to withstand the attack before reinforcements arrived.
In fact, everyone is still very confident about defending the small goal of one night.
It is said in the Military Book that if you attack at ten points, you will attack it, and at five points you will attack it.
Kyoto's city defense is complete, the walls are thick and the city is high, and there are nearly 20,000 soldiers in the city.
If we recruit some more civilians, gather together the guardians of the big families in the city, and all the government servants, we can still gather a few thousand more people.
There are 20,000 enemy troops outside the city. No matter how powerful the witchcraft is, they will not be able to capture the capital in one night.
As long as they resist for one night, reinforcements will appear behind them early tomorrow morning, and the victory of this battle will naturally belong to their own side.
Therefore, although Nan Yuexi has lingering fears, she is still very confident in defense.
Standing on the towering city tower, looking at the thick battlements, the wide moat, and the high suspension bridge.
Nan Yuexi felt more at ease in her heart, and her calm demeanor gradually recovered.
Driving far away, billowing smoke and dust gradually began to appear at the end of the horizon, and I knew in my heart that Nan Yanxi's cavalry had arrived.
Then he stood up and ordered his men: "Calculate the number of steps. As soon as the enemy reaches the shooting range, the trebuchet will attack immediately."
"We must not let them get close! The enemy's sorcery is powerful, so we must not let them get close."
"yes!"
...
At this time, Nan Yanxi was slowly moving forward with the Chinese army.
Five thousand cavalry marched forward and were probably at the gates of Kyoto by now.
Nan Yanxi had told them to keep a safe distance after arriving at the city.
The main role of the cavalry now is to stabilize the position, keep an eye on the enemy, and prevent them from attacking the heavy artillery units.
And the position under the city must be calculated. Nan Yanxi ordered the position to be five hundred steps.
Since various types of artillery have been improved by the geniuses of Qinglian Firearms Bureau, their range is no longer the same as that of the original model.
The Hu Zun Cannon with the closest range can already hit five or six hundred paces, let alone other artillery.
From this position, the enemy's catapults, trebuchets, and bows and arrows cannot be hit even if they are from a high position.
But on our own side, we can fire and bombard calmly. Isn't it beautiful?
The troops were also divided into three parts. The cavalry moved forward to take up positions and keep an eye on the enemy.
The medium and light artillery is the second echelon, escorted by musketeers and some shield-bearing archers.
The last heavy red cannon was escorted by the remaining 10,000 troops led by Nangong Wenjian, Lao Zhou and others.
Because the red cannon was too bulky, Nan Yanxi roughly estimated that he would have to wait until evening before pushing it to the city.
"Yan Xi, if nothing happens, the Yan army should be able to arrive behind us tomorrow."
Mo Yunxi rode on the horse and asked him worriedly: "Although your artillery is powerful, how about attacking a city?"
"The walls of Kyoto are high and thick, and there is plenty of food and grass inside. I'm afraid it won't be that easy to fight."
"If we cannot capture Kyoto tomorrow, we will be in trouble."
"Oh my sister... just feel at ease!"
Nan Yanxi patted her chest confidently: "We just fought, but you have already seen its power."
"It's just that this man's flesh and blood body cannot fully reflect the power of my artillery."
"I'll let you see in a moment what it means to break mountains, crack rocks, and destroy dry matter!"
After a pause, he added: "There is also the Yan army. Do you think they can still come?"
"What...what do you mean?" Mo Yunxi was stunned when she heard this: "You..."
"What are you..." Nan Yanxi laughed: "Have you forgotten the twenty-five new warships I told you?"
"Do you know where they are now?"
As soon as these words came out, Mo Yunxi suddenly realized and exclaimed: "They...are on the east coast?"
"Yes, there are twenty-five warships, and a total of two thousand new sailors armed with firearms. Do you think Dayan's people can still arrive?"
Nan Yanxi pouted proudly: "A rough estimate is that Dayan's army must be at least 30,000 to 50,000."
"I have researched and found that Dayan's warships are no different from Daxia's. One ship has 60 sailors and can carry 500 marine battalion officers and soldiers."
"There are only about a hundred or so ships, and the weapons are just the bow, the six trebuchets on the stern, and the archers on the ship."
"If they want to compete with my new warships, to put it bluntly, if they can see the sun tomorrow, I will lose."
As he spoke, he turned his head and smiled mischievously in Mo Yunxi's ear.
He said softly: "How is it? Your man is great, right?"