Dorgon gathered an army of 20,000 and used thousands of cannon fodder to launch simultaneous attacks from the two gates of the northern city of the imperial capital. Taking advantage of the cover of night, he used bow and arrow trebuchets to resist the fire suppression of the Ming army on the city. At the same time, the army quickly rushed to the beach and crossed the river to transport engineering equipment to the city.
The other side.
This tactic of leveraging the power of nature really worked. Even Chang Yu could only watch him pass by, since there were no searchlights these days.
From the lookout on the second floor of the Andingmen Gate Tower, Chang Yu looked solemnly at the melee outside. The Qing troops were roaring outside the city, and fire was dotted all around, from the Desheng Gate in the west to the foot and to the east.
But he didn't know how many Qing troops were rushing to land on the beach in those invisible dark places. He could only do what Li Muxian said, blindly attack the places with firelight.
Bang bang bang, more and more stones hit the city tower, and the losses became more and more intensive. Chang Yu knew that the Qing army was getting closer and closer, and some of them had even crossed the river, and they had brought some people with them.
"It's pretty fast," Li Muchian whispered. Chang Yu remained silent. He turned around and looked out the west window. He saw a few firelights swimming outside the west city. Knowing that it was just a bluff, he looked towards the south again. The lights there were still there.
It was missing and strange, and I was suspicious. Could it be that the Tatars over there haven't taken action yet.
He expected that Dorgon would definitely look for a side attack point in order to contain the Ming army in the city, and Nancheng was the best place. Firstly, the Yongding River had almost dried up, and secondly, he could guard against the Ming army in the south. This would serve multiple purposes.
However, the imperial capital has high walls and thick walls. As long as you stand firm, it will not be easy for the enemy to break through the city even if they have artillery support. Moreover, the Qing army at this time is no different from the barefoot ones, so Chang Yu almost devoted all his troops and combat readiness.
It was transferred to the north city to deal with the main force of the Qing army. As for the south city, it was in a normal defensive state, with only an extra reserve force left under the city.
In addition, Jia Waixiong, the most proficient warrior under his command, was ordered to sit in and supervise the battle. Tu Yuan, the most powerful general under his command, and his brother-in-law were in the west city to ensure that the south city was safe. However, they were almost attacking the city here, so why were they still there?
Without taking action, Chang Yu was a little puzzled, so he sent someone to investigate.
Several rockets were fired into the tower. Chen Suole stepped on them and persuaded Chang Yu to get down from the tower.
The top of the city is always the most dangerous place. It is here that the enemy will bear the brunt of attacking the city. Firstly, the local lord likes to sit here. Secondly, it is also a spiritual symbol. Once the top of the city is blown down or ignited, it can improve one's own side.
Morale also affects the morale of the opponent's troops.
However, the Qing army had no artillery at this time, so it was absolutely impossible to blow down the Andingmen tower, and it was extremely difficult to even burn it down. However, Chang Yu still walked out of the tower, not out of fear, but to boost morale on the front line. After all, he
He is the soul of the Ming army. He is the kind of person who can be invigorated by just one look and can never fall down even if he touches a golden gun.
Flying rocks and arrows were like a rain of locusts on the city, and the screams were endless. Chang Yu, who had experienced big scenes for a long time, kept his face and shouted to boost his morale while walking towards the west. Behind him, Li Muchian held a shield on his head.
His face was pale and he couldn't speak. He looked at Chen Suole and the others around him, who looked a little embarrassed. Damn, those who have been on the battlefield are different from those who have run through the rivers and lakes. In a mental fit, he raised his hand and threw away the shield, which happened to fly away.
The stone hit him, and he couldn't dodge it enough to hit his shoulder. Even though he was wearing armor, he grinned in pain and almost fell down.
Chang Yu turned his head and glanced at him when he heard the sound: "Why are you throwing away your good shield? Are you pretending to be struck by lightning..." Before he could finish his words, he was hit by a flying stone with a clang. Fortunately, his mountain armor was strong enough.
It was so heavy that it didn't hurt me, but it still hit me badly. I was so angry that I couldn't stop cursing.
"Superintendent, are you okay..." The guards rushed to help, but Chang Yu noticed something was wrong. He raised his head and took Song Luoyu out. He couldn't help shouting: "Who asked you to come here?
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Song Luoyu was previously ordered to escort Princess Kunxing back to the Yamen, but now she appeared in the city. Chang Yu was furious: "Don't you know women can't go to the city!"
"Why not?" Song Luoyu's eyes turned red: "The purpose of joining the governor in a humble position is to kill the Tatars, but he has to do the work of serving others. If he is not convinced, the governor just looks down on women, so he just drives him away.
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When Song Luoshu next to "Luo Yu" saw his sister contradicting him like this, he quickly pulled her back and reprimanded: "How dare you talk to the governor like this..."
Chang Yu was choked by Song Luoyu's words, and then shouted angrily: "You have to be able to go into battle to kill Tatars. How are you going to kill them now? Did you fire the arrow? Can you move the stone? Get out of here!"
Chang Yu was really angry. He was a straight man. Firstly, he couldn't accept that a woman would go on to kill the enemy until a man died. Secondly, Song Luoyu blatantly disobeyed the order. How could it be wrong if Princess Kunxing was in the Yamen? Although Chen Wangting and Jiang
The two of them were stationed at the Yamen, but after all, they were not as convenient as Song Luoyu for personal protection.
Seeing that he was angry, Song Luoyu did not dare to contradict him anymore, so he turned around and ran down the city. At this time, when the Tatars were attacking the city, Chang Yu had no time to care about anything else with her. After getting up from the ground, he continued to walk westward along the city wall, ready to go to the city at any time.
Boost morale everywhere, and even shoot the enemy with your bow.
Seeing him like this, his morale was at an all-time high, and he fought hard to suppress the Qing army under the city with all the firepower.
However, taking advantage of the cover of night, the Qing army still crossed the river easily. The Ming army on the city could clearly feel that the Qing army's counterattack was becoming more and more powerful, and the killing sounds were getting louder and louder.
The pressure on the Ming army is also increasing. After all, too many of them have not fought for a long time and have never seen blood. At this time, even in the battle to defend the city, they still feel full of fear, seeing their comrades around them groaning or being seriously injured.
Or die, he couldn't help but panic in his heart. If the great eunuch army hadn't always been on the front line to supervise the army and ordered the four battalions under his command to supervise the battle, we don't know what the chaos would have been.
The east gradually turned pale, and things were dimly visible below the city. There were dense figures on both sides of the moat around the waist. Even Chang Yu, who was used to seeing big scenes, took a breath of air-conditioning. As for the feelings of these raw melon eggs in the Beijing Camp above the city, you can imagine
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"Only by killing the enemy can you protect the country and defend your family. If these bastard Tatars break the city, not only will your bodies be wiped out, but the whole family, young and old, parents and sisters will also not be spared. Tatars have always been inhumane...
"Chang Yu brandished his sword and roared angrily. The soldiers were frightened by the sound, especially afraid that the gleaming steel sword would fall on their necks.
The show was finally about to begin. Chang Yu looked at the sky and then outside the city. In the blink of an eye, more than half an hour passed. When the sky was dim, Dorgon's men finally crossed the river and cut down the suspension bridge at the same time.
, most of the troops have quickly moved into the city, and the real siege is about to begin.
It was a lot easier than expected. A few miles outside the city, Dorgon stepped back to watch the battle. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he was very proud. Everything these days cannot be treated with a normal attitude. A small fight can lead to a big surprise.
It's not impossible to be happy.
On the city, Chang Yu looked at things in the Deshengmen archery tower and asked Li Muxian with an expressionless face. He dared to ask the immortal: "How to fight next?"
Li Muxian stroked his beard and said, "Wait until dawn and go out of the city to kill them. Pindao once heard that the governor did this when he fought against the intruders in Taiyuan."
"The immortal is so murderous," Chang Yu joked, "How about the Taoist leader leads his troops to fight out of the city later?" Li Muchian hesitated: "Ah, poor Taoists are not good at this." He was confused.
, why is the little eunuch always encouraging me to go into battle recently? Could it be that he doesn't like me and wants to kill me?
Chang Yu laughed and said, "If there is a bandit army outside the city, or if Zhou Zongbing Huang Zongbing's troops are here, we might give it a try, but at this time... hehe."
Li Muxian nodded. He already understood what Chang Yu meant. Back in Taiyuan, he faced a ragtag army of thieves, and under his command were troops like Zhou Yuji who had been fighting on the front line all year round. But now, there are extremely fierce Tatar soldiers outside, and in the city
But it's a vegetable.
So he has already determined his tactics, which is not to fight you head-on, but to occupy the city and defend you to death!
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