Two days passed quickly. Cao Zhang did not order another siege. Instead, he continuously arranged for his subordinates to shout alternately at the four gates of Chang'an to break the will of the Xiliang army.
Although the soldiers of the Xiliang Army had been moved for a long time, as long as they made the slightest movement, they would be killed mercilessly by the officers immediately, so that the soldiers did not dare to move rashly.
The entire city was already in panic. They were worried about when Cao Zhang's army would launch another attack, and they were also afraid that the massacre knife would fall on their heads at any time.
Liang Xing, Zhang Heng and other Guanxi princes have also arrived with their troops one after another, and have joined Cao Zhang's troops. Together with the previous troops of Cao Zhang, Duan Xuan, Ma Teng and Han Sui, they have become a coalition of nearly 100,000 people. One hundred thousand people.
In Cao Zhang's Chinese army tent, Cao Zhang and everyone gathered together to discuss how to break the city.
"Sir, now that all the princes in Guanxi have arrived, and we have a hundred thousand people, why not launch another attack on the city, try to capture Chang'an in one go, and kill Li Jue!" Ma Teng suggested to Cao Zhang.
"Yes, sir, give the order to attack the city!" Han Sui and other Kansai princes also echoed Ma Teng's suggestion.
Cao Zhang thought about it calmly and said to everyone: "Okay, you can bring your own troops and form an array in the city, but don't rush to attack the city first. I want to show them the current strength of our army."
Although everyone did not fully understand Cao Zhang's intentions, they still followed his arrangements and mobilized their elite troops and horses. They also displayed all existing siege equipment and displayed them on the plains surrounding Chang'an City.
Accompanied by Xu Shu, Cao Zhang rode his horse to the battle formation and looked up in the direction of Chang'an City.
When the Xiliang army on the city heard the sound of war drums below the city and saw the mobilization of Cao Zhang's army, they all thought that Cao Zhang's army was about to launch another attack, and they all showed panic.
Li Jue and others had also received the report and hurried to the tower to prepare for defense.
After the generals formed their formation, they all returned to Cao Zhang, waiting for him to issue the order for a general attack.
"Sir, the soldiers have been arrayed, give the order to attack the city!" Ma Teng urged Cao Zhang anxiously.
"Yes, Master, give the order!" The generals urged Cao Zhang.
Cao Zhang said calmly: "Everyone, don't be anxious. Our previous mind-attack tactics have achieved some results, and the enemy's fighting spirit has been reduced to a very low level. Today, I asked you to form formations, not to rush to attack." City, but to give them a final shock!"
"Shock? You mean no fight today?!" Ma Chao said anxiously.
Cao Zhang looked at Ma Chao and nodded: "Yes, we won't fight. But we are going to knock on the mountain and shake the tiger! Send my order to have each general's phalanx send out 20 messengers to shout to the city together."
"Let's just say that our army has been assembled and is about to launch a general attack. However, I don't want to go on a killing spree. In line with the virtue of God's good will, I can't bear the death of all the officers and soldiers in the city, so I will give them one last chance!"
"Before tomorrow morning, if any soldiers in the city capture Li Jue, they will be rewarded no matter life or death! He will be granted the title of Marquis of ten thousand households, rewarded with tens of thousands of gold, and a thousand acres of fertile land around Xudu!" Cao Zhang gave instructions to the princes.
"Sir, what does this mean?!" Ma Teng and others obviously did not understand Cao Zhang's intention.
"There must be brave men under a heavy reward! I want to surrender without fighting and give these Xiliang soldiers in Chang'an City the final stimulus. Let them launch a mutiny on their own under the double pressure of high pressure and heavy reward to kill Li Jue. If we can succeed, we can minimize the loss of our troops!" Cao Zhang explained to everyone.
"Before, we used mind-attack tactics to stimulate the soldiers in the city, and some people surrendered at first, but Li Jue adopted a bloody suppression method. As long as there was any movement, he would immediately start massacring. In the end, no soldiers dared to leave the city again! This time, Young Master, although A heavy reward was promised, but if Li Jue continues to use suppression, I'm afraid no one will dare to launch a mutiny!" Han Sui said with some worry.
"The possibility that Han Shijun said does exist. However, even if no one can kill Li Jue to present the city by tomorrow morning, Li Jue's brutal suppression methods will definitely make the soldiers in the city complain and their patience will reach the extreme. Once I The army launched a strong attack and the situation was disrupted. How many Xiliang soldiers are still willing to sacrifice their lives for Li Jue? Will the defense be as stubborn as before?" Cao Zhang explained to Han Sui with a smile.
After listening to Cao Zhang's explanation, Han Sui nodded slowly. According to Cao Zhang, it was indeed possible to undermine the morale of the Xiliang army to the greatest extent and gain a greater chance of victory for the final general attack.
"The general understood this and immediately deployed his messenger troops to continue shouting messages to stimulate the enemy." Han Sui immediately responded with his hand.
Ma Teng, Duan Xuan and other princes also understood Cao Zhang's intention and immediately issued instructions to shout.
Li Jue and others on the city looked at the formation of the allied forces of the Kansai princes who had completed their formation in the city, and felt indescribable panic in their hearts.
After all, it is an army of 100,000, and there are only about 15,000 soldiers in the city who can go into battle now. If the strong father-in-law is really launched, no one is sure whether he can defend and succeed like last time!
At this moment, they saw that the coalition forces under the city began to take action. But instead of siege troops, twenty soldiers came out of each phalanx.
These people lined up at the bottom of the city, out of reach of long-range weapons, and stood together facing the direction of Chang'an City.
"People in the city, listen up. Mr. Cao has assembled a hundred thousand troops and is preparing to launch a general attack on Chang'an City!"
"Master Cao can't bear to go on a killing spree. Now I'll give you one last chance. If you catch Li Jue before midnight tomorrow, you will be rewarded with a generous reward of ten thousand gold, ten thousand households, and a thousand acres of fertile land as a reward!"
"If no one has captured Li Jue by tomorrow morning, no one will be left alive when the army breaks the city." These messengers shouted loudly to the top of the city, their voices rising and falling continuously.
The Xiliang army at the top of the city heard the shouts from the city, and instantly became restless again!
On the one hand, it was because of the powerful pressure of the 100,000-strong army, and on the other hand, it was the huge reward promised by Cao Zhang for killing Li Jue!
On the one hand, it is a situation of certain death, on the other hand, it is possible to reach the sky in one step, and then rise to the top.
This is a choice between heaven and hell. It is not difficult for anyone with normal thinking to make a judgment that suits them!
Immediately, soldiers turned their eyes to Li Jue on the tower, with strong hostility and greed in their eyes. Some of them even subconsciously tightened their weapons.
Li Jue also noticed the hostile looks from the soldiers around him, and immediately realized that the shouts of the coalition soldiers below the city had already stimulated his subordinates.
Li Jue quickly pulled out his sword from his waist and shouted loudly: "Soldiers, if Cao Zhang can really conquer Chang'an, why would he need to shout for you to be rewarded heavily? It's just his treacherous plan, don't be fooled!"
"The so-called 100,000 coalition troops are just a mob. We were able to repulse the city siege a few days ago! As long as we unite as one, we will definitely be able to defend Chang'an, and I will be rewarded heavily!" Li Jue tried to use his own words. To stabilize the morale of the military and eliminate the inner restlessness of the soldiers.
Li Huan, Li Shi, Hu Feng and other generals also discovered the clues. They immediately raised their weapons and shouted loudly along with Li Jue to stabilize the morale of the army.
Li Jue's personal bodyguards, the Flying Bear Army, also immediately picked up their weapons and surrounded Li Jue to protect him.
This formation, coupled with the shouts of the generals, calmed down the restless mood of the soldiers.
Li Jue stood at the top of the city for a while. Seeing that Cao Zhang's army had no intention of attacking the city, he ordered Li Huan and others to take strict precautions. If Cao Zhang's army attacked the city, they would report to him immediately. Then, under the protection of the Feixiong Army, he quickly left. Go down to the tower and leave...
