As soon as the cannon fired, the accompanying shouts of killing broke through the sky, and countless bandits surged toward the city wall like huge waves. Zhu Shenxuan's face suddenly turned pale, his legs became weak, and his hands trembled.
Chang Yu and Zhou Yuji also changed their expressions, not because they were frightened by the tidal wave of thieves in front of them, but...
There are gunshots in the distance from all directions!
Could it be said that the rebel army really adopts the tactic of attacking four cities and eight gates at the same time? Chang Yu thought about this tactic again and again earlier and believed that it is extremely unlikely. Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Attacking eight gates at the same time can disperse the strength of the officers and soldiers.
As well as combat preparation materials, it weakens the defensive power, but conversely it also weakens its own offensive power.
Therefore, Chang Yu believed that the rebels would only choose one or two main attack points to go all out, and the others would be just feint attacks. The main attack points must be the four southeast gates, so when he bombarded the moat of the West City, he immediately transported the cannon back to the original location.
But at this time, there was the sound of artillery on all sides, and once artillery was used, it was not as simple as a feint attack. Although artillery was mostly an auxiliary weapon in combat in this era, it was definitely a killer weapon in siege warfare.
As the main attack weapon, it is natural to use the main attack point on the blade. Chang Yu does not know how many cannons the rebels have, but judging from the density of artillery shells when the rebels attacked the city last time, there should be no more than officers and soldiers!
However, with so few artillery pieces, you still dare to spread them out? There are only two possibilities!
One, Li Zicheng wanted to attack all eight branches at once, and two, he was pretending to act for the sake of acting!
In the final analysis, Chang Yu is not worried if the bandit army really adopts a siege strategy. What he is afraid of is that he will not be able to reach his main attack point by feinting attacks from all directions, and then he will suddenly attack him with a black hand, and the consequences will be disastrous.
Therefore, Chang Yu had to find Li Zicheng's true intention as quickly as possible after he took action, whether it was a feint attack or a siege, and if it was a feint attack, where was the main point of attack.
"Send the order, immediately detect which gates the rebel artillery is at?" Chang Yu said as he hurriedly climbed up the southeast corner building.
Li Zicheng sent troops to march eastward from Xi'an. It was such a long journey that he would not bring heavy baggage such as artillery, otherwise it would slow down the march and not even cross the Yellow River!
Therefore, the artillery in the hands of the bandits was just plundered from the officers and soldiers by attacking the city and conquering the ground. However, they did not encounter a big city along the way, so they did not plunder much.
There may not even be eight gates, so it is impossible for the rebel army to place one at each city gate.
Now we only need to figure out which city gate these artillery pieces are deployed to narrow down the area of the main attack point.
Chang Yu climbed up to the third floor in one breath, and Zhu Shenxuan followed pantingly. His legs were sore and weak from climbing but he didn't dare to say a word because he could see that the little eunuch's expression was too solemn at this time.
Without taking a breath, Chang Yu looked around. There was a sea of fire under his feet, and the sound of killing was loud. He looked around, and saw that the east and west walls were full of fire. Countless rockets and shells were flying towards the city wall, and even the air was filled with a burning smell.
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Facing the huge wave-like offensive of the rebels, the officers and soldiers on the city did not show mercy at all, and immediately responded with the most ferocious counterattack, long-range shelling, mid-stage trebuchets, close-range bows and arrows, like a heavy rain...
"How's it going? We figured out the bandit army..." Zhu Shenxuan came over panting, but was kicked back by Chang Yu before he even got to the window.
Zhu Shenxuan was furious, but then he thought that Chang Yu might be afraid of danger, so he wouldn't let him get close, so he snorted coldly!
"The South Gate must be one of the main attack points! Yichun Gate (Southeast Gate) too!" Chang Yu turned around and took a long breath, his eyes a little uncertain, because these two gates were assisted by artillery, and they were so close.
There is no Xiaonanmen and Yinghuimen (Northeast Gate).
"Master Bao" At this moment, a guard in uniform ran up from downstairs: "Both Zhenyuan Gate in the North City and Zhenwu Gate in the West City have artillery!"
Damn it, there are artillery at the four gates of the Simian City, and they are even placed outside the most unlikely west gate. Li Zicheng is so good at playing virtual and real!
"How is the Ximen Offensive?" Chang Yu asked again.
"The offensive is very fierce! The rebel artillery is bombarding outside the moat, and the rebel troops below the city have already reached the corner of the city wall..."
"How does it compare to here?" Chang Yu pulled him to the window.
"They are on par," Captain Jinyi took a look and said.
Shit! Chang Yu punched him hard, even the most unlikely Xicheng offensive was so strong, he was really knocked out!
Boom... Suddenly there was a loud noise, and the east side of the turret was hit by a cannon. A big hole collapsed in an instant. Chang Yu stumbled and fell to the ground. He was shocked and rolled to Zhu Shenxuan's side.
, reached out and grabbed him and ran downstairs.
Like a sheep, Zhu Shenxuan was half-carried and half-dragged by Chang Yu with one hand and ran downstairs. He kept screaming in pain.
As soon as he came out of the turret, he saw arrows falling like rain from above his head. The screams of officers and soldiers who were hit by arrows could be heard from time to time. Chang Yu quickly pushed Zhu Shenxuan into the turret again: "Stay inside."
"You should hang your head in the air, you're afraid of your balls." Zhu Shenxuan's pride came from nowhere, he pushed Chang Yu away and walked out of the corner with a stern look on his face.
With a clang, a flying arrow hit his helmet. The force was so strong that Zhu Shenxuan staggered, and then he rolled and crawled back to the corner, his face turned pale: "Did you hit me just now?"
Chang Yu rolled his eyes: "You'd better go down to the city, it's too hard to take you with you."
"No! We agreed to watch the big scene. I want to see how the intruder escapes in embarrassment!" Zhu Shenxuan was angered by Chang Yu's disdainful eyes. He stood up and walked to Chang Yu: "Today you
I will follow you wherever you go."
"This is like a man with a handle," Chang Yu said, turning around and rushing out, with Zhu Shenxuan following closely behind him.
The city wall was full of officers and soldiers rushing to meet the enemy. Countless rockets flew past, some landed on the top of the city, and some fell into the city. Chang Yu and Zhu Shenxuan walked through with shields in hand, heading straight for the south gate.
go.
At this time, the rebel army's offensive was in full swing. The vanguard troops had reached the city wall and were preparing to set up ladders to climb the city. The rebel archers, trebuchets and artillery in the rear launched a fierce cover attack.
"Looking at the formation, the South Gate is still the main attack point of the bandits. The intruders have not given up here because of the ice outside the city wall." Zhou Yuji had taken over the command of the South Gate at this time. After seeing Chang Yu rushing over,
He said with a solemn face.
"It's not just here, it's all in the East City and West City, even the far gate of Beicheng Town is like this! Li Zicheng made a big move!" Chang Yu breathed out and looked at the tower of the South Gate not far away.
I was hit twice more, and I couldn't help but feel a pain in my heart, my kitchen and bedroom!
"He actually took action from all sides at the same time." Zhou Yuji gritted his teeth!
"Impossible!" Chang Yu shook his head slightly: "He can't take care of such a long front. There must be a main attack point."
Zhou Yuji nodded: "The battle has just begun at this time. It's fierce on all sides. It's hard to tell the priority for a while, but after at most half a stick of incense, you can tell which is the main attack and which is the feint!"
"Not necessarily! They say he made a big move, maybe he didn't show his trump card until the last moment." Chang Yu stared into the distance, frowning.
"Sir, the Zhenwu Gate (Southwest Gate) is in a hurry!" At this moment, a messenger came hurriedly.
Chang Yu and Zhou Yuji's expressions suddenly changed.
Xicheng was the first main attack point that Chang Yu eliminated. After all, it was close to the main road of Fenhe River. The river was wide and the ice had been broken by shelling. It was not easy for the rebel army to advance or retreat. Why could they not hold it back at the first time?
"What a sound attack from the east to the west. The intruder calculated that we would eliminate the west city, but unexpectedly he chose that area as the main attack." Zhou Yuji's teeth itched with hatred: "The factory governor should immediately mobilize the Jinwu Guards to support the west city at this time!"
The original strength of Taiyuan City was only about 70,000, which was quite weak compared to the bandits. To his surprise, Chongzhen transferred more than 10,000 Jinwu Guards cavalry to supplement a new force.
At this time, various troops and horses were stationed at various city gates, and only the Jinwu Guards were on standby as a mobile force at the foot of Danan City. Support was provided wherever support was needed!
"Wait a minute!" Chang Yu suddenly stopped Zhou Yuji: "You stay here, I will go and take a look." After saying that, he shouted to a guard next to him: "Send orders to Jia Waixiong and the brothers from Gongziying immediately
Go to Xicheng to support!"
The city was chaotic and overcrowded. Chang Yu got on his horse and ran straight to the city, followed closely by Tu Yuan and Hu Ling.
"Mr. Factory...this king..." Zhu Shenxuan shouted hurriedly when he saw Chang Yu coming to the city.
"Stay still!" Chang Yu yelled back without even saying a word!
grass!
Zhu Shenxuan stamped his foot fiercely, turned to look at Zhou Yuji, and saw that he was busy directing the battle, so he gritted his teeth and hurried down the city with his three servants.
Under the city, Jia Waixiong and others were waiting for orders. When they saw Chang Yu coming down the city, they immediately surrounded him: "Sir,"
"Quickly support Zhenwumen" Chang Yu slapped his horse and ran towards the west along the corner of the city wall.
"It's your Excellency." Jia Waixiong and others immediately led their men and horses to follow Chang Yu and galloped wildly.
The three hundred Jinwu Guards plus the three hundred Gongzi Camps as well as the Fujun Guards and Tengxiang Guards totaled more than a thousand people. This was Chang Yu's direct lineage and the most elite force. In fact, it was equivalent to his personal soldiers.
The rebels were fiercely attacking the city, and from time to time rockets and stones flew over the city wall and landed on the demolished open space.
Chang Yu and his troops braved rockets and flying rocks and ran as fast as they could before reaching Zhenwu Gate in Xicheng in less than half a cup of tea.
Before they even entered the city, they heard the sound of killings soaring into the night sky, and rockets and flying rocks fell into the city like a goddess scattering flowers, like a violent storm. Chang Yu and others couldn't help but feel frightened. The rebel army's offensive was so fierce.
Seeing that the situation was so urgent, Chang Yu immediately ordered to dismount his horse and rush to the city. He was in the best physical condition and took the lead on the city. After a brief glance, his expression changed drastically.
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I coded all night, and suddenly the computer crashed and the software did not save automatically. I spent 40 to buy a membership to restore it! So this chapter is worth 40 yuan! (To be continued)