Before Wang Anshi could finish his sigh, he was drowned out by the deafening sound of artillery.
The artillery coverage tactic that appeared for the first time in this time and space showed its bloody nature from the moment it appeared.
A group of cannonballs flew to the top of the city. Those defenders who only knew how to cover their bodies with shields could not understand the power of the cannonballs. A ten-pound cannonball, except for the four-pound iron shell, had nothing left.
They were the most powerful gunpowder in the Song Dynasty.
Although it is black gunpowder, this thing is not on the table for Yunzheng, but for the people of Song Dynasty, it is already a weapon of the gods.
After the black gunpowder exploded in the sealed pig iron shell, what Yun Zheng valued was not the lethality of the iron shell, but the shock wave generated by the black gunpowder.
As a result, Yun Zheng, Wang Anshi and Chen Lin saw the most terrifying scene in the world.
Cannonballs exploded at the top of the city, which was densely populated by soldiers guarding the city. The experienced soldiers got into the arrow tower at the top of the city, while the inexperienced soldiers habitually covered themselves with shields.
Then, a huge shock wave lifted up all the objects that could be lifted up on top of the city, including the soldiers who had no roots at their feet.
Black gunpowder smoke enveloped the city. The Song army standing outside the city waiting to attack could only see broken limbs flying up from the smoke, as if there was a terrifying giant beast tearing apart people's bodies in the smoke.
The dark red flames flashed away, and the city trembled every time it flashed. Soon, after the first three rounds of shells were fired, the Song Army's position became quiet.
Yun Zheng dug out the cotton from his ears, and his ears were still buzzing. It took a long time for Yun Zheng to find his sense of balance and stand still. As for Wang Anshi and Chen Lin, they had fallen like other soldiers.
Sitting on the ground, he stared dumbfoundedly at Hongzhou City, which was burning in flames in the distance.
They could even see the Liao soldiers who were lucky enough to survive, stumbling around the top of the city, and even fell down from the top of the city without their arrow stacks.
The fire at the top of the city was burning very fiercely. This was not due to the cannonballs, but because the oil used to defend the city head against the Song army when they climbed the city caught fire.
The fortifications of Hongzhou City are not much different from those a hundred years ago. They are still made of rolled wood, stones, and heated vegetable oil. If they are well prepared, there may be half-melted lead water.
The city wall is much lower, and there are even huge cracks in some places. As long as there is another round of shelling, the outer wall of the city will collapse.
Hongzhou is located in a plain, and there are very few stones that can be used to build the city. Therefore, the city is nothing more than a rammed earth wall.
Yun Zheng ignored Wang Anshi and Chen Lin, and ordered the monkey: "Order the artillery fire to extend into the city. Since you said you will punish the people in this city, don't keep your words."
At the same time, people were ordered to place gunpowder under the city wall to clear the way for the army to advance. The city wall is about to collapse, so don't waste precious cannonballs needlessly."
Wang Anshi picked his ears, but still heard Yun Zheng's words, and his body trembled. Chen Lin, with a hint of a smile, pointed at Hongzhou City and spoke loudly with a changed voice. At this moment, he used the eunuch's sharp voice to its fullest.
Extreme.
The artillery roared again, and at the same time, a hundred cavalrymen rushed towards the bottom of the city with the cannonballs flying around their heads. Hundreds of explosive packets weighing ten kilograms were soon piled up under the city. A thin soldier stood beside his companions.
Under cover, he quickly twisted the ropes of the explosive bag together, pulled it out three feet away, lit it with a fire matcher, jumped on his horse and ran towards the road like crazy.
From the beginning to the end, there was no counterattack at the top of the city. Just as a hundred cavalrymen ran back to their formation, a dull loud noise came from the edge of the city, and the flag of the Song Army wavered violently. Yun Zheng covered his eyes with his hands, waiting for that burst of force.
After the wind blew, he looked towards Hongzhou City.
The city wall disappeared where the gunpowder exploded, and a large oval-shaped crater appeared on the ground. The explosion has passed, but the rumble of the city wall collapsing is still heard.
There were fist-sized clods of soil everywhere, even at Yun Zheng's feet. There were also traces of being hit by the clods on the soldiers who were guarding him.
Through the gap of the city wall filled with gunpowder smoke, Yun Zheng could see the fires coming and going in the city. It was like the shells exploding in the city. The houses near the city wall collapsed without exception. He could even see a majestic...
The big rooster flapped its wings in the air like an eagle, not daring to land at all...
There was no need for Yun Zheng to direct the rest of the matter. The leading soldiers sent by Lang Tan, Wu Jie, and Li Dongchu had already rushed towards the gap. In a short time, the dense black armored sergeants refilled the missing area of the city wall.
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The military order to massacre the city for three days has been issued, so there is no need to change it overnight. The order has been issued, but Yun Zheng is unwilling to see the tragic scene and plans to camp outside the city. Three days later, the city will be handed over to Wang Anshi.
He came to arrange everything in the city.
With Wen Yanbo here, Yun Zheng will not interfere too much in other people's military affairs. The person who is very wary of Yun Zheng will point it out bluntly if he sees Yun Zheng making a mistake, and he will give up his orders selflessly.
People want to dig a hole and bury him.
Yun Zheng found that he seemed to have lost the vigor he had in his early years. When he was in Jiazi Camp, he had not buried alive supervisors or staff officers. Even when he blew up the Chengyan Temple, he still had the time to put on a show.
Use a cheerful look to vent your dissatisfaction.
Over the years, I don’t know whether it’s because I’m getting older or because the anger in my heart has almost been vented, but I’ve never done this kind of work again.
"I strongly agree with the massacre of the city. If you don't surrender, you will have to kill him until he surrenders. This is an obvious truth. The Liao people did it this way, the Xixia people did it this way, and I, the Song Dynasty, can naturally do the same thing.
If anyone expresses dissatisfaction, just say that I forced you to issue the order to massacre the city. At this time, you, the coach, cannot bear the reputation of massacring the city and killing people.
As long as you are responsible for fighting a good war, we will take the rest of the blame. Don’t worry, I will never deny it, and I will never bite you back."
Wen Yanbo became angry when he saw Yun Zheng's suspicious look. I had already made it clear, so I wouldn't go back on my promise.
Yun Zheng shook his head and said: "I am a military general. It's okay to have a reputation for killing people. I'm really afraid of famous ministers and counselors like you. If your upper and lower lips touch, anything can come out of your mouth.
, what’s even more frightening is that no matter what you say, some people still believe it, and it’s as easy for you to say that someone is helping you to flatter your bad feet, and to call the black ones white.
I am a military commander and I can’t speak against you literati, so it’s better for me to take the blame myself.”
The two men returned to the military tent laughing and cursing. Before they could sit down, they heard the sound of low horns coming from Hongzhou City. This should be the signal that the army had completely occupied this small city.
After the shell of the egg is opened, there is no pressure to break into such a city with the abilities of Lang Tan, Wu Jie, and Li Dongchu.
"It's a massacre of the city. Brother Kuanfu, don't you want to go and broaden your horizons?"
Wen Yanbo ignored Yun Zheng's cynicism and said to himself: "Bao Heizi tricked you once before he died. There is no need for you to hold grudges like this and vent all your grievances on the civil servants. Zhang Fangping said this when I came.
, when he is about to die, he will trick you again so that you can escape from the mud pit of the Great Song Dynasty!
Look, they are all well-intentioned. Bao Wenzheng is already dead, so you wouldn’t dig him out of the grave and whip his corpse. Zhang Fangping can be called your mentor, and Mr. Peng Li is your mentor.
It was the two of them who asked me to pass it on to you. I hope that in the future you will get off the slope and return to the mountains and forests with a prince... you will be considered successful."
When Wen Yanbo spoke, Yun Zheng always thought he was farting, and when Zhang Fangping spoke, it was similar to farting. These people like to talk some worthless nonsense to win people's hearts. If you believe what they say, there will be at least 30% more innocent souls in the world. However,
Since Mr. Peng Li was mentioned in his words, he must not be disrespectful to the good old gentleman of the Yun family from the bottom of his heart.
Yun Zheng quickly stood up and raised his hands and said: "Is my husband still in good health? Before I came to Yanmen, I specially sent someone to visit him in Shuzhong, but I don't know how he is now. Is he living a comfortable life?"
Wen Yanbo also sat upright, the playful look on his face completely faded, and said seriously: "Mr. Peng Li is in good health. When I returned from Shu, it happened to be the opening day of the Nuo opera on the May Festival in Chengdu. Mr. Peng Li was still in good health.
I have enough energy to watch the Nuo opera and give some lipstick to the Nuo opera.
The old gentleman has sharp ears and eyes. According to his own words, it will not be a problem for him to survive until Marquis Yun regains the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun. He will wait in Shu for you to return to the imperial court."
Yun Zheng laughed miserably and said: "Sir, I'm waiting for you, but I can't go back to Shuzhong. I'm afraid our farewell in Tokyo is forever."
Mr. Yun Zheng is a benevolent person, so he is naturally in Leshan. Yun Zheng thinks that he is still somewhat smart, so he is willing to get close to the water. Please tell Mr. Kuanfu to tell him. Mr. Yun Zheng has taught Yun Zheng that he will not forget it for a day. He can only live among the blue waves of the East China Sea to live long for him.
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Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "Here!"
Yun Zheng bowed to Wen Yanbo again before taking his seat again.
Yun Zheng was willing to observe such etiquette. After Mr. Peng Li's old wife passed away, he supported the coffin and returned to Shu all the way, and never had anything to do with the world since then.
In the Song Dynasty, Yunzheng owed a lot to the old man. When he mentioned it at this time, he was so sad that he couldn't help himself.
Seeing Yun Zheng's sadness, Wen Yanbo offered words of comfort: "Mr. Peng Li often said that the Yun brothers were his greatest pride in his life. A person's life is full of grass and trees, and raising them with talents is a blessing given to him by God...
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Yun Zheng smiled bitterly and said: "I'm afraid that sir is not willing to die at this time. He wants to see what happens after my class teacher returns to the court. Otherwise, he would not dare to die... Yun Zheng has lived to such a point that everyone is worried.
, indeed unprecedented and unprecedented!” (To be continued)