Chapter 2012 I admit that I have gambling elements
If Li Jing hadn't brought the musketeers and Modao team to press on in time, even the personal guards would have drawn out their muskets and charged upwards, and then pushed the enemy back.
Otherwise, they would have been almost defeated by Dugu Yongye with his numerical advantage.
Even so, Niu Hong and Li Jing had every reason to believe that Dugu Yongye should be able to more or less guess that their side was actually nothing more than an empty frame. Apart from the powerful 20 artillery pieces, Li Jing did not have anything else at all.
What kind of capital can be used to control Juyongguan?
Therefore, what Li Jing and Niu Hong are most worried about now is that Dugu Yongye will concentrate his strength to launch another attack. Not to mention an entire army attack, even a night attack is enough to make Li Jing and the others confused.
"There has been no movement from Yan County. Should we retreat to Zhuolu first?" Niu Hong frowned. It was already dark, but because he was worried about Dugu Yongye's night attack, Niu Hong didn't feel sleepy at all.
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Although retreating to Zhuolu means directly telling Dugu Yongye that we are just empty-handed, it would be better to at least ensure that Dugu Yongye will not come out of the city and defeat them directly.
In any case, Li Jing carried more than 20 artillery pieces this time. Once he was defeated by Dugu Yongye, it meant that even if these more than 20 artillery pieces were destroyed in time, they would not be able to be used by the Han army in the future.
Li Jing shook his head: "We must not show weakness now, otherwise once Dugu Yongye leads the main force out, even if we can retreat into Zhuolu, we may not be able to defend the city."
It is well known that the Han army is good at attacking and defending, but the reason why the Han army has an advantage in this area still relies on powerful equipment, whether it is the original thunder chariot and bed crossbow or the current musket and artillery.
Li Jing did not have bed crossbows or thunderbolt chariots. The former was fine, but the latter was a big, bulky thing that he would drag to the front line. Li Jing would rather bring two more artillery pieces.
Once all the artillery is lost, even if their army can retreat to Zhuolu, it will only be a trapped beast still fighting. The rest of the main force in Pingcheng is still outside Yanmen Pass, and no one will be able to rescue them for a while.
"But..." Niu Hong said with difficulty, "If Dugu Yongye makes a desperate move, we will be even more in danger. If we retreat proactively, we may be able to preserve some strength. If Dugu Yongye doesn't notice, we
You could even remove all the artillery."
"But in this case, if the Marine Corps has begun to attack Yan County, wouldn't we be letting Dugu Yongye go back to outflank their flanks? Then the entire Youzhou campaign will fail," Li Jing said directly, pointing at Niu Hong
, then pointed at himself, "Uncle Niu, you and I will both be responsible for it!"
Niu Hong waved his hand: "Forget it, forget it, I'm really not as good as you in the military, tell me what should I do now?"
"Wait!" Li Jing said decisively, "Of course we don't have the ability to really do anything to Juyongguan now, but as long as we stick to the camp, how bold does Dugu Yongye have to do anything to us?"
Niu Hong frowned, obviously not going around.
Li Jing smiled and said: "Uncle Niu still remembers, during the Battle of Pingcheng, why did Dugu Yongye advance to a place not far from Pingcheng but still delayed in entering?"
"Huh?" Niu Hong looked over.
"Dugu Yongye is inherently suspicious, so he often behaves cautiously," Li Jing explained, "Therefore, before knowing the true strength of our army, even in the Battle of Pingcheng, it is very possible that the actual strength of our army is known
It wasn't much, but I still didn't dare to rush into the army rashly, and in the end I missed the opportunity to have the army attack the city."
Looking at Niu Hong, Li Jing continued: "At that time, our army's light cavalry and three thousand sharp infantry were in the hands of a certain person. Uncle Niu followed his uncle to stay in Pingcheng. He should also know that there were not many combatable soldiers left in Pingcheng at that time.
If Dugu Yongye really led his troops to advance, I'm afraid it would be enough for you to have a headache. However, Dugu Yongye was almost motionless. After confirming that Yu Wenchun had no strength to fight, he decisively withdrew his troops, even along the route that was supposed to be followed.
Then Shui went and Yu Wenchun's partial division troops withdrew together."
"But you are still betting that Dugu Yongye doesn't know our truth." Niu Hong couldn't help but question.
"Otherwise, we have no choice." Li Jing smiled and looked at Niu Hong, but said nothing else. He seemed to be asking Niu Hong, "I admit that I am gambling, so shall we gamble?"
Niu Hong slapped the table: "Okay, let's wait! I have been fighting for many years, but I can't be braver than a boy like you!"
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In the middle of the night, Juyong closed the door.
Dugu Yongye couldn't sleep at night, leaning on Guancheng and looking at the bright lights ahead.
That's where the Han army's camp was located.
What Dugu Yongye is most worried about these days is how many enemies there are outside Juyongguan.
More than twenty artillery pieces, this is something Dugu Yongye never thought of. According to the rules summarized by the Northern Zhou army, those who are qualified to equip more than twenty artillery pieces are not the absolute elite main force of the Han army such as the Imperial Guard.
, then the enemy must have at least tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, so Dugu Yongye never dared to take it lightly.
However, the Han army's artillery fire in the past few days was indeed earth-shattering. Even a hole was opened in the city wall, and several enemy towers collapsed. However, when it came time to launch the attack, it appeared to be extremely weak. Thousands of people were killed.
Of course, ladder trucks and the like were not provided. Although there were muskets and other equipment to clear the way, once the Northern Zhou soldiers came to kill them, they often retreated on their own initiative. Even the farthest point did not reach the range where the wooden rolling stones on the city wall could kill them.
Inside, in other words, the city walls are not even touched.
Logically speaking, this is wrong!
Little did they know that Li Jing was also powerless.
Therefore, Dugu Yongye had enough reasons to suspect that the Han army was bluffing, but he did not dare to launch an attack without evidence. What if the Han army wanted to throw himself into a trap under this guise? After all, the Northern Zhou army came to his door.
Go, no matter what, it is easier than the Han army rushing into Guancheng with their heads iron-headed.
"What are these Nanman thinking?" Dugu Yongye frowned.
And will something happen over there in Yan County?
Do you want to test the enemy's strength, such as sending troops for a sneak attack? Anyway, a night attack does not require too many manpower. If you can find that the enemy is just an empty frame, then even if all the soldiers and horses of the night attack are folded in, it will be worthwhile.
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The sound of footsteps hurriedly sounded, and the ordering soldiers rushed up, taking three steps at a time and then two steps at a time.
Dugu Yongye was startled for a moment. Looking at the anxious look on the face of the messenger, his heart suddenly thumped, "Not good!"
"General, the enemy succeeded in a sneak attack on Yan County. The major general has been killed in the battle, and his head is hanging on the gate of Yan County!" The ordering soldier tried his best to lower his voice.