(Two in one. Twenty-four, sweep the house. It’s time to sweep the floor and clean the windows.)
Ma Bin drank up the fifth bowl of wine, with a faint look on his face. He was not angry. He put down the bowl and sighed: "Brother Sun, why don't I know how difficult it is? But this time it is to exterminate the religious bandits.
I am responsible for what I have done. Didn’t all your masters, Mr. Lin, follow him to teach the bandits? Since I took this job, I will do my best. I know very well that I will probably not get out alive, but I also
You can’t be a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. Although I, Ma Bin, am not a person, I am not a coward either. When things come to an end, just do it. You can ask your Lord Lin, back then my Lord Lin and I worked hand in hand.
He is a scholar who has broken into the dragon's den and the tiger's den, but he has never been afraid of death. It's a pity that Brother Lin is not here this time. If he were here, he might actually be able to do something. His ability is much higher than mine.
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Sun Dayong smiled and said: "Yes, Mr. Lin's strategy is unmatched. This time, the young prince asked him to join the army for planning. I estimate that the counterinsurgency in the five counties in northern Beijing will be overwhelming. If he were here, he would definitely not
We can't conquer the city in three days."
"Hahaha, I didn't expect you to have such admiration for Brother Lin. Brother Lin really makes people feel that there is some mystery in him. Looking at his young age, he seems to have experienced a lot of things and seen a lot of things. He knows many things.
You can see clearly, but you still look down on life and death, and do things without risking your life. I don’t obey anyone, so I obey him." Ma Bin said with a smile.
Sun Dayong smiled and said: "Why don't you? I personally participated in the suppression of pirates. Everyone thought that Mr. Lin would not do anything when he went to the island and thought that he would not come out alive. However, not only was he safe and sound, but he also caused trouble
Peach Blossom Island was turned upside down. From then on, he became a legend among the guards of my palace. Naturally, I am no exception. So this time I would rather be a nurse than follow Mr. Lin."
Ma Bin burst out laughing and sighed: "Yeah, it's a pity that he's not here, otherwise he must have given me a good idea. For now, I can only take my brothers and try my best to create chaos. As for the result
, but I don’t think about it anymore. Come on, let’s have a drink. Maybe after tonight, I will die in the city. You can tell Mr. Lin later and ask him to burn some paper money for me during the holidays and worship me.
.If he takes more care of my children, then I will feel relieved."
Ma Bin picked up the wine bowl and was about to drink it. After listening to Ma Bin's words, everyone felt a little pity in their hearts. Mr. Ma came with the intention of dying. What is rare is that even though he knew that his life would be in danger, he did not hesitate to do so.
He has a calm attitude and his face does not change.
However, Sun Dayong reached out and held down Ma Bin's hand holding the wine bowl, and said in a deep voice: "Master Ma, it's better to drink less, so as not to drink too much and make it inconvenient to walk at night."
Ma Bin smiled and said: "Brother Sun, this may be my last drink, but you come to spoil the fun."
Sun Dayong said in a deep voice: "Master Ma, why don't we discuss our actions at night? Maybe we can come up with a way. Of course we are not afraid of death, but if it doesn't help, then dying will be in vain. Let's discuss it and see if we can
Is there a good way? We may not just follow the arrangements of King Huai and others. It is said that military orders outside the country will not be accepted. If there is a better way to destroy the city, why wouldn't we do it?"
Ma Bin tilted his head and thought for a while, then put down his wine bowl and frowned: "Listening to your tone, do you have some ideas?"
Sun Dayong said: "I don't have any ideas, but... I'm thinking that since we can all sneak into the city, it means that there are still loopholes in the defense of the bandits. Of course, because there are few of us, we have to cross the city wall.
Entering in a remote place may be opportunistic. But that also shows that a large number of manpower of the religious bandits has been invested in the defense of the west city wall, and the defensive manpower on the other three walls is insufficient. Otherwise, how would we have a chance to come in?"
Ma Bin thought for a while and said: "That's true. When we came in from the northeast corner, we dug into the city wall, inserted iron drills and built a ladder more than ten feet high, so that we could throw it up to the top of the city with a scratching hook. It took an hour,
During this period, only two or three waves of patrolling bandits passed through the city. It does seem that they do not have sufficient manpower."
"Isn't it necessary to say that? Isn't it because today's city is hunting down young and strong people to defend the city because they are short of manpower? The situation must be more serious now. I estimate that the casualties of the religious bandits are not small, so they are everywhere
Capture the common people to defend the city. If the officers and soldiers attack the city again tonight, it is estimated that the number of bandits at the other three city gates will be even less, because they will have to allocate more manpower to defend. This may be our opportunity." Sun Dayong said softly.
road.
"You mean...we're going to attack the city gate? I'm afraid it won't be easy, because the city gate will not relax its defense no matter what. If we go to attack the city gate, we're going to die." Ma Bin muttered.
Sun Dayong said: "That's not necessarily the case. If the West City is tight, there will only be a few hundred people guarding and patrolling the other gates at most, so there may not be a chance. On the other hand, if you go to the West City and face the huge number of religious bandits, it will be difficult to do anything. Besides,
, Lord Ma is already prepared to die anyway, so why worry about whether he will die or not. If he can seize a city gate, wouldn’t it be unstoppable? I know this may be a bit fanciful, but I still think I should give it a try.
Try it. It’s better to go to the west of the city where the bandits gather and die.”
Ma Bin's heart skipped a beat. Although this idea seemed absurd, it was indeed a strategy to break the city. If a city gate could be captured, the army could pour into the city and Yingtian could break it immediately. Although it seemed that this was not a good thing.
It's very possible, but it's quite attractive.
"If Mr. Lin were here, I think he would definitely do this. I talked to Mr. Lin about teaching bandits back then, and I benefited a lot from what Mr. Lin said. He said that the reason why he had
One of his actions was naturally to look down on life and death before resurrecting. The other was that he chose to attack the enemy's weak point. What they chose to destroy was the pirate's warehouse, causing confusion in the military's morale and insufficient supplies of supplies. Attack the enemy's
This is the fatal weakness, rather than attacking head-on. This creates conditions for the army of religious bandits. Now if we attack the city gate, isn't it also its key point? Yingtianfu is a million-dollar city, do we want to destroy its materials and food?
Realistically, even if their warehouses are burned down, they can still take food from the people's mouths. It is possible to persist for a few months, but the people will suffer. So, I think the weakness is that they have fewer defenders.
There are other city gates. One hit can be fatal."
Ma Bin chuckled and said: "Okay, Brother Sun, you are doing all these things and you have some ideas. I don't know what choice Brother Lin will make here, but you really moved me. Just as you said
, you are dead, so there is nothing to worry about. If you succeed, you will destroy the city, if you fail, the result will not be too bad. That’s fine, let’s go steal the city gate tonight.”
Sun Dayong smiled and said: "Well, let's drink and eat as soon as possible. As soon as the siege starts outside, we will go and make trouble with him."
Ma Bin was surprised and said: "We? You mean you are going too?"
Sun Dayong said: "That's natural. Of course I have to help Master Ma. Although there are only three of us, one more person will be more powerful."
Ma Bindao looked at Zheng Nuanyu and others and said, "But what should they do? Brother Lin wants you to protect them."
Zheng Nuanyu stood up and said softly: "Mr. Ma, Brother Sun, you don't need to worry about us. If the city cannot be destroyed, all my sisters will inevitably die. You can just go. If you are all unfortunate enough to suffer tonight, my sisters will help you."
Wear linen and wear filial piety. If the gangsters find us, we will kill ourselves."
Sun Dayong and Ma Bin looked at Zheng Nuanyu and others blankly. Ma Bin suddenly pointed his finger and praised: "What a strong woman, well said. Brother Sun, if this is the case, we don't have to worry about it. Let's eat."
I’m full and ready to work.”
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On the battlefield outside the West City, a huge bonfire illuminated the entire battlefield. Thirty thousand forbidden troops lined up to wait, and hundreds of trebuchets once again rumbled up the city wall a hundred steps away. The sky carriage, the city ramming carriage, and the ballistae were also already there
Everyone is in position. A siege battle is about to be triggered again.
Just in the evening, Guo Mian got the news from the capital. It was sent by Lu Zhongtian to deliver it to the army on a fast horse and a starry night. Lu Zhongtian's letter told Guo Mian a piece of news that made him extremely upset, that is
The army that went to five counties north of Beijing to counter the rebellion won a decisive victory. Under Yangwu City, the officers and soldiers annihilated more than 26,000 invading religious bandits. Among them, more than 10,000 people were killed and tens of thousands were captured. More importantly,
, this battle was a huge victory achieved when the imperial army marched to Fengqiu to meet the enemy and the Yangwu defenders were less than three thousand.
When the report of victory arrived in the capital, the government and the public were shocked. The courtiers also wrote letters praising Guo Mian for leading the army well and achieving amazing results. Even the emperor praised Guo Mian highly and personally drafted orders to send people to Yangwu.
He commended Guo Mian, saying that he was as wise as a fool, but he had shocked the world without making a sound. He said that this battle would shine in the annals of history and be praised by people. In short, this battle made the emperor ecstatic and the dragon's heart was very happy. In the court, Guo Mian was praised.
The courtiers who Mian spoke also flocked to him.
Although Lu Zhongtian did not blame Guo Xu in the letter, he reiterated what he had said to Guo Xu before the expedition. He reminded Guo Xu that this counter-insurgency operation was superficially a military operation, but the deeper meaning was that the emperor was testing the two sides.
As a prince, it is of great significance and must not fail. The obstruction of Ying Tianfu's army is extremely embarrassing and disadvantageous in the context of the victory of the Northern Route Army. Some people in the court have already questioned Guo Xu's ability to lead the army. Therefore, Lu Zhongtian wants Guo Xu to ignore it.
How to capture Yingtian Mansion? If Guo Xu feels that he is unable to do so, he must immediately inform him that he will discuss with Yang Jun about increasing the number of troops and send some troops to reinforce.
After Guo Xu read this letter, he was in a bad mood. He prided himself on his ability to lead the army. The reason why his father allowed him to lead 50,000 troops in this counterinsurgency battle was because he was taking extra care of himself.
He intended to give himself the credit for this great achievement. But now, Guo Mian actually seized the opportunity and annihilated all the religious bandits in the five counties in one fell swoop. Soon he will sweep across the five counties and complete the mission of suppressing the rebellion. But today, he has already
After four days and four nights, I am still looking at the city and sighing. This is simply too shameful and embarrassing.
The lack of honor is secondary. The key is that as my grandfather Lu Zhongtian said, this counterinsurgency is not only about counterinsurgency, it is related to the reputation in the court, to ability and test, and to the big event that follows. Now.
The situation is so unbearable, this is deducting points from yourself, not adding points.
Guo Xu was not actually very angry with Guo Mian, he was angry with Guo Kun and Lin Jue. Lu Zhongtian's letter said that Lin Jue made a contribution in this battle and Guo Kun did a good job in the rescue. This was pointed out in the victory note.
If it weren't for these two people, how could Guo Mian be so capable? Although these two people also wanted to quell the rebellion, their actions directly caused him to fall into an embarrassing situation. Guo Xu was filled with hatred for these two people.
After getting angry at the military generals and counselors, Guo Xu calmed down. He knew that in order to reverse the situation quickly, he must capture Yingtian Mansion immediately. The longer it takes, the more disadvantageous it will be to him.
.If in the end I have to change generals to quell the rebellion, my image in the eyes of the emperor and the ministers will be greatly damaged. This must not happen.
Guo Xu issued a death order. He must capture Yingtian tonight no matter what, no matter the cost or the consequences. Guo Xu's original words were: "Even if all the soldiers and horses are dead, we must capture Yingtian Mansion. If we attack
If he doesn't go down to Yingtian, all the generals will be dealt with according to the military law, and then I will commit suicide to thank the court."
Faced with Guo Xu's words, the soldiers were shocked. They didn't know why His Highness Prince Huai was so angry and said such harsh words. But they understood that tonight's siege would be an extremely difficult one.
A fierce siege battle began. No one dared to raise any objections. Even the veteran generals in the Forbidden Army did not dare to show any slightest care at this moment. They quickly conveyed King Huai's order to the entire army. From then on,
Starting from the afternoon, each battalion began to prepare for battle. Since the military order was so strict, they could only tuck their heads in their belts and do it.
When the murderous people under the city took up their posture, how could the city not feel it. In the evening, Shenggong Hai Dongqing personally climbed onto the west city wall to inspect the situation. Looking at the posture under the city, Hai Dongqing also understood that the opponent was going to pounce desperately. But
For Hai Dongqing, he could not afford to lose anything, because he had just received the battle situation from Yangwu County. The news that more than 20,000 religious soldiers and horses were wiped out shocked Hai Dongqing. Meng Xiang and a group of religious backbones were killed in the battle.
The news made him even more sad and disappointed. However, what was more serious was not this defeat, but this defeat. The passage to the west could not be opened, Yangwu failed to win, and the next situation would be even more difficult.
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From now on, he will be trapped by the officers and soldiers on the east and west roads of Beijing. After the five counties in the north of Beijing are recovered, the encirclement will be further reduced. However, the importance of Yingtian Mansion's position is self-evident. Yingtian Mansion is to prevent the officers and soldiers from entering the capital.
It is the gateway to the East-West Road and the final passage south to Huainan Road. It is also the place where the main altar is located in the hearts of the believers. If Yingtian is lost, it will be a heavy blow both mentally and physically. Originally Hai Hai
Dongqing was prepared to abandon Yingtian Mansion after Meng Xiang captured Yangwu, but at this moment Yingtian Mansion could not allow any mistakes.
But Hai Dongqing knew in his heart that if the officers and soldiers stormed the city, it was unknown whether Yingtian Mansion could hold it. Although the city was defended in the first three days of the siege, Hai Dongqing knew the price. Only the elite skitarii were left.
There were less than 30,000 people, and the remaining members suffered more casualties. The loss of materials was also extremely huge. Because of the haste of the uprising, the large number of weapons and equipment supported by the Liao Kingdom that were stored on Snake Island were not even transferred to the inland. Now, no matter whether it is
Both manpower and materials are stretched thin.
But no matter what, he must hold on desperately. Hai Dongqing knows that he cannot fail. Although he has experienced too many ups and downs in his life, he can make a comeback every time, but time is not forgiving. He is already in his sixties. God may
He will not be given another chance to make a comeback. Therefore, he cannot give up easily. He wants to have a good contest with his opponent. In Hai Dongqing's view, his opponent is not the general who leads the siege under the city, but
The emperor Guo Chong in Bianliang City, only Guo Chong was regarded as his opponent, the rest were just minions. He wanted Guo Chong to know how powerful Hai Dongqing was, so he had to withstand the attack of the officers and soldiers tonight.
When the offensive formations under the city were completed, Shanghai Dongqing in the city also thought that he was ready. On top of the city, as many as 8,000 young and strong people were forcibly pulled from the city to defend the city today, which effectively made up for three days.
The human losses caused by the war. Although these people are just ordinary people, how many of the soldiers and horses guarding the city are not ordinary people? It depends on the number of people. No matter how many people die, you are not afraid. There are so many ordinary people in the city.
After the young and strong men died, they brought in the old and weak men. After the old and weak men died, they brought in half-grown children and women and children. In short, at the worst, the whole city would be buried with them to see how many soldiers and horses the officers and soldiers could exchange.
On the top of the city, all kinds of materials that could be used to defend the city were piled up in mountains from people's homes. Oil for the people to eat, door panels at home, beams in the house, stone hammers for pounding rice, kitchen knives, etc.
The scales in the shops, etc., anything that can be used, that can block the opponent's arrows and stones, that can be smashed down, that can help defend the city must be brought up even if the house is demolished, everything
All for the purpose of defending the city.
Up and down the city, there were more than 100,000 people on both sides of the offensive and defensive sides. However, before the battle began, it was as quiet as a cemetery. Until the thunderous sound of cannons and wild trumpets sounded from the officers and soldiers formation below the city.
, this deathly silence was finally broken.
The siege has officially begun!!
The catapult made a dull and dull creaking sound, and the swinging arm of the catapult made a clanging sound. Countless stones pierced the night sky and smashed towards the city head. When they fell, smoke and dust were everywhere, and the defenders on the city head were bloody and crying.
The shouting continued. Even though the fortifications were rearranged and protective facilities composed of door panels and sandbags were built, many people were still hit by rocks. Many fortifications were smashed into rubbish in the rain of stones. Many people have not participated in the battle.
, and died at the top of the city. Most of them were inexperienced people and ordinary believers who were forced to go to the city.
The worst thing is this group of believers. They are full of blood and passion to contribute to the Holy Religion. However, they don’t know until their death that they are just cannon fodder for the Holy Father whom they admire.
Without mercy, they would not be able to go to the so-called cloud temple where they would enjoy eternal joy.
The bed crossbows at the top of the city still fought back. Although there were not many in number, once the catapults were fixed, the bed crossbows were able to destroy them one by one. The bed crossbows had a range of hundreds of steps. Just to save the limited crossbow arrows, there was no one.
They attacked from the beginning. But now, they finally launched under the city under the control of the skitarii. One after another, the catapults were hit and fell apart, and the crossbows also had to withstand the attack of stones. Although each one
There are protective measures on the upper and lower sides of the bed crossbows, but this does not guarantee their complete safety. After destroying more than seventy catapults, all the bed crossbows also misfired and collapsed into a pile of useless wood.
