The Tatars attacked Lquhewei, and the atmosphere in the city suddenly became tense. However, both the soldiers and the people in the city were busy in an orderly manner, because they had long known that the Tatars would come, and this battle was inevitable.
The Tatars had also given them enough time to prepare. All military equipment was nervously mobilized into the guard station. Catapults, transmitters and flying hooks were placed on the city wall. There were traffic jams behind the city gate.
The Tatars began to cross the river, and arrows on the city wall were fired at the Tatars.
The Tatar soldiers and horses attacked in waves, and the artillery carts kept throwing fireballs and stones onto the city wall. After an hour, everything was in chaos.
The Tatars suffered heavy casualties, but had no intention of retreating and still forced their way across the river.
"Didn't you say yesterday that Tatars are not good at attacking cities?" Xu Qing'an looked at Qi Defang, "It seems that you are not good at it. If I believed your lies, I would have been killed."
Qi Defang's face sank, he was doing this to boost morale.
Xu Qing'an said: "You are born with a loud mouth, so I can't blame you. Besides, not all the people on the other side are Tatars. That Khan has the blood of King Jian's bad Pi."
"While the Tatars are not continuing to attack the city, you should rest for a while." Qi Defang said as he wiped the dust from his face. His nose seemed to be filled with the smell of kerosene. Take a good rest so that you can have the energy to fight against the Tatars.
During the first attack, he took a water bag to moisten his throat, and Xu Qingan's face appeared in front of him.
"You must be related to King Jian too! Is there something about you..."
Qi Defang knew what Xu Qingan was going to say, so he accidentally let the water in his mouth spurt out from his nostrils, causing Qi Defang to cough non-stop.
"It's okay, it's okay. I don't dislike you. If it matters, it matters. It's not something you can decide."
Xu Qing'an looked triumphant, and Qi Defang couldn't help but feel resentful in his heart, remembering the days when Marquis Anyi and Governor Song were here.
During this time, Xu Qing'an stood on the city wall to show off, and was called "General Xu" every day. Captain Liang treated Xu Qing'an with the utmost respect.
You may have to be suppressed by Xu Qingan for the rest of your life.
The opportunity must not be missed and will not come again. While Xu Qingan is not yet developed, Qi Defang wants Xu Qingan to know that the King of Shunyang is full of words.
After Xu Qing'an made fun of Qi Defang, he felt tired and exhausted. Life is about such joy. Even during a war, when he was feeling proud, he felt the corner of his clothes being pulled.
"Let me tell you a secret," Qi Defang said solemnly, "You also have a relationship with King Jian, and your whole family has a relationship with King Jian."
Xu Qingan was shocked: "What are you talking about?"
Qi Defang finally suppressed his laughter: "After this war is over, you can ask your sister." When his father mentioned Master Song's identity, his expression immediately became unpredictable. People outside could not tell how could he, a son, do this.
Don't know.
Xu Qingan jumped up suddenly: "Really?"
"It's absolutely true." Qi Defang was about to appreciate the wonderful expression on Xu Qing'an's face.
Xu Qing'an waved the big knife in his hand: "Great, I have long wanted to be a true hero who 'kills relatives for justice', but unfortunately I have no chance. This can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone and fulfilling my long-cherished wish..."
Seeing Xu Qing'an's raised eyebrows, Qi Defang frowned. The rhetoric Xu Qing'an just used on him was clearly not this rhetoric.
No matter what he said, it would turn into a song of praise when it came to Xu Qingan's mouth, even if he had a steely mouth and teeth, he would be helpless.
Did Xu Qing'an know that he was revealing a big secret just now? The enthusiasm in Qi Defang's heart was suddenly extinguished by the ice water, and he resisted not taking the initiative to grab Xu Qing'an and tell everything.
"It seems that what my brother-in-law said is right, this Tatar must have joined forces with Li Xu." Xu Qing'an looked at the Tatars who were gathering to attack again.
Qi Defang didn't want to talk to Xu Qingan anymore.
But Xu Qingan didn't care. He sighed and said in a very sophisticated tone: "Then brother-in-law and Li Xu should also start a war. I hope brother-in-law will not disappoint me."
That's all he said, but Xu Qing'an still dared to pluck the tiger's hair. Qi Defang couldn't help but said: "I hope our city will still be there when Master Song comes."
The Tatars are just trying their best today. When they attack with all their strength, how long can they hold on?
In case the city is breached, Xu Qing'an's final blow will come in handy. It will be a life-and-death fight with the Tatars. All the soldiers in the city will be killed or injured after this blow.
"I remembered," Xu Qing'an looked at Qi Defang and said, "I have a letter to send to my sister, otherwise you go to Fuyuwei."
This gave him an opportunity to escape. Qi Defang tightened his grip on the sword at his waist: "I am a member of the royal family of the Zhou Dynasty. How can I be afraid of death when we are facing a powerful enemy?
If you have anything to say, you can go and tell Grandma Song yourself after the war."
Although they are not afraid of death, they must survive, no matter how difficult it is, they must survive.
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Zhang Hu gradually figured out Ma Zheng's intention. Ma Zheng wanted to contain them here, which meant that the Ma family and his son might have guessed the young master's plan.
Zhang Hu was a little unsure whether he had guessed part of it or all of it. He originally wanted to join the young master immediately after winning the battle, but now he is trapped here.
Zhang Hu looked at Uncle Li. He couldn't attack Uncle Li until the matter was finished. Uncle Li was still useful.
"I'll send someone to deliver a message to the young master," Zhang Hu said, "tell the young master about the situation here. We must attack the city today. I always feel that there is something fishy here."
Uncle Li nodded: "The fact that the Ma family does not use firearms makes people suspicious, but secondly, I am afraid that my ninth brother will also be plotted against."
Zhang Hu's face became even more gloomy: "We have to take the risk and attack the city overnight to have a look. I will lead people up to the city, and General Li will meet us at the bottom of the city. After we succeed, we will immediately go to find the young master."
The two people discussed the plan carefully, and Uncle Li walked out of the camp. Tonight was his best chance to leave here. Ninth Brother shouldn't blame him, he also wanted to survive.
At night, Zhang Hu led his troops to the city.
After several days of fierce fighting, the Ma family also suffered heavy losses in manpower. In addition, they had to take care of several cities and were short of manpower in the city. He ordered people to attack another guard post and attack in the east and west in order to carry out today's operations. It obviously worked until now.
No one has discovered them yet.
Zhang Hu nodded to Uncle Li, and then led the people around him to climb up the city wall.
Tonight the sky was overcast and the surroundings were dark. Although it was not conducive to a large-scale siege, Zhang Hu's purpose was to get close to the artillery, and the weather at this time was convenient for him.
Zhang Hu's feet stepped on the city wall. The soldiers guarding the city gathered together to warm themselves by the fire. They did not notice the movement here. Zhang Hu was overjoyed. He quickly reached for the artillery and then looked for the shells.
The artillery is here, and the shells will be not far away.
"What are you looking for?"
The torch suddenly lit up, and Ma Zheng walked out of the darkness: "Cannonballs? You came here just to ask us to use artillery. In this way, the Tatars will know about the war that Nuer is doing, and they will also attack the border guard station at this time.
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Good idea."
Zhang Hu immediately drew out the long sword at his side. Since he dared to climb the city, he expected to be discovered and would inevitably have to fight to the death, but he was not afraid.
Ma Zheng did not rush to take action, but instead showed a smile on his face: "I don't have many cannons for slaves. The one next to you was sent to us by the imperial court. Unfortunately... this cannon never fired, it's just a look-alike.
Real artillery will not be used on people like you." His purpose of containing Li Xu's men was also achieved, and he finally succeeded tonight. Although so many people died, those soldiers deserved their death.
Zhang Hu's expression changed drastically. Ma Zheng's words confirmed his guess. The Ma family had plotted against them, and the young master's plan might have been known to others.
"You will hear the sound of cannons," Ma Zheng said with a smile, "if you hurry up, it will be tonight."
Zhang Hu immediately ran towards the city wall, hoping to ask Uncle Li to come and meet him. He whistled, but the city was completely dark and no one responded.
When he was anxious, he suddenly heard a "bang" sound coming from the south. It seemed like a thunder exploded in the sky, followed by a series of noises, and the whole world seemed to shake.