After Xu Zongwen and Xie Xuan conquered the western part of Yanzhou, they exchanged garrisons in Xingyang. Xu Zongwen's troops divided into two groups to encircle and attack Murong Chui's grain and grass camp in Dangyin.
After receiving urgent military information from Qin's cavalry general Zhang Hao to attack Luoyang, Xu Zongwen asked Xie Xuan to send troops to rescue him. Xie Xuan quickly sent Liu Laozhi to lead 10,000 Beifu elite cavalry to march westward, and the second Battle of Luoyang broke out!
On Sizhou's side, the Qin army went south to Luoyang to engage in a firefight with Zhuge Kan. Xingyang's reinforcements came to rescue urgently.
Let’s look back at the situation in Linqiu.
To the west of Yanzhou, Chenliu and Jiyin counties fell into the hands of Beifu soldiers, and the east side was completely captured by Shen Yu, Zheng Lue and Zhu Chen. After Zhang Chong was killed by Xie Xuan, Juancheng County where Linqiu was located was It became the only territory of the Qin army in Yanzhou that was not captured.
For this reason, after receiving Zhu Xu's reinforcements of 5,000 men, Shen Yu, Zheng Lue, Zhu Chen and Linzi reinforcements worked day and night to attack Linqiu City in turn.
There is no other way. Wang Xiu who is defending the city is too difficult to deal with. There is no shortcut to take Linqiu City and the only way is to risk human lives!
While digging a tunnel, Zheng Lue was almost killed by Wang Xiu's thick smoke.
Flooding the hills?
The problem is that there are no big rivers within the last fifty miles of Linqiu City!
Surrender?
Wang Xiu is a piece of elm-headed man who can't hold on and refuses to surrender.
Xu Zongwen’s ladder formation?
There weren't that many ladders, and we didn't bring a carpenter. It was out of date and wouldn't work.
Fire attack?
It has been raining since March. The Sui River in Yongqiu can flood Yongqiu, but Linqiu is not prepared for heavy flooding. It has been raining continuously for a month.
Wheel fighting was a tried and tested method used by the Jin army to attack Linqiu City. Although the casualties were heavy, the casualties to the defenders of Linqiu City were even greater.
The Jin army can take turns to rest, but Wang Xiu of Linqiu City cannot take turns to rest.
In April, Shen Yu and the three of them came together, okay, you Wang Xiu are tough, right?
We won’t be tough with you, we’ll be soft with you.
The Jin army surrounded the city, not even to the death. They surrounded three and only one was missing. They didn't fight. They just surrounded you and trapped you to death!
Qin Jun is really trapped!
Shen Yu asked people to go to Linqiu City every two or three hours day and night to beat gongs and drums to harass the Qin army. The Qin army thought that the Jin army was attacking the city and hurriedly got up to prepare to defend the city. As a result, even the Jin army Not a single hair of the army was seen.
Under Linqiu City, hundreds of sheep were hung upside down. Wherever the sheep's hooves fell, dozens of cowhide drums roared like thunder. The noisy Qin army could not sleep or rest at all.
After a few days, Qin Jun's eyes turned black, just like a giant panda. He struggled to hold on with the black circles under his eyes.
The Jin army dared to block their ears, but the Qin army did not. If the Jin army really attacked the city, wouldn't they block their ears and wait for death?
"We will launch a general offensive in a few days. Judging from the tests in the past few days, the Qin army is in very poor condition and its combat power must be severely damaged..." Shen Yu, Zheng Lue and Zhu Chen were planning in the big tent. The general attack on Linqiu City is about to be launched.
For Shen Yu and Zheng Lue, who had made no progress in the two-month siege of the city, the Battle of Linqiu was a torture.
But Zhu Chen was different. He played triumphant songs all the way from Taishan County and recovered many cities. Although he could not compare with Xu Zongwen's achievements, he was already satisfied.
At least Xu Zongwen eats meat, and he also eats meat.
But to be honest, in terms of strategy, Zhu Chen really admired Shen Yu. They were worthy of being sworn brothers, and their brains were as good as melon seeds. He was convinced from the bottom of his heart that Shen Yu could come up with such a damaging trick to deal with Wang Xiu.
Zhu Chen opened the map of Linqiu, pointed to the southwest and said: "There are two thousand Qin troops in Yangjiao City. Although they have never dared to fight us, they are a threat after all. We are about to take Yangjiao City first, and then launch a confrontation. Qiu’s general attack.”
Yangjiaocheng, a Tucheng located southwest of Linqiu City, formed a horns with Linzi City. If the Jin army was attacked from behind during a general attack, the consequences would be disastrous!
"Okay, let's test the sword with Yangjiaocheng first, stop Wang Xiu's delusion, and then attack the Qin army's morale." Shen Yu made the final decision.
Xu Zongwen originally wanted to take this opportunity to let Zheng Lue lead the army, but this time he encountered Wang Xiu.
Not to mention that Zheng Lue was at a loss, Zhu Chen was also at a loss. Only Shen Yu learned a few of Xu Zongwen's tricks and came up with a strategy to tire out the enemy that gave Wang Xiu a headache, and finally the gloom and depression that had enveloped the Jin army for two months were swept away. And empty!
"Fourth brother, I leave Yangjiao City to you, are you sure you can win it?" Shen Yu looked at Zheng Lue with a solemn face.
"Don't worry, Third Brother, I will capture Yangjiaocheng for you before the sun sets!" Zheng Lue vowed with great arrogance.
Zheng Lue had been holding his breath for a long time. Not only him, but also the people under his hands were holding their breath.
Zhu Chen admired Zheng Lue's bravery very much: "Brother Zheng is so heroic! I give you a toast!"
With that said, Zhu Chen took out the wine bag, filled it and handed it to Zheng Lue.
"Good wine, good wine!" Zheng Lue raised his head. A glass of wine was not enough to moisten his throat.
"General, you really understand me, Old Zheng, and you bring such good Sangluo wine with you when marching into battle."
Zhu Chen just smiled, shook the wine bag and said with a smile: "This wine is waiting for you to come back, so you can drink it."
"It's a deal!"
"It's a deal."
Zheng Lue laughed loudly and left the military tent, gathering his three thousand troops to attack Yangjiaocheng.
Before sunset, four hours after Zheng Lue left, Zheng Lue opened the military tent and walked in with a smile.
Before I saw the person, I heard his voice first.
Shen Yu and Zhu Chen had long guessed that Zheng Lue had captured Yangjiao City.
Since Zheng Lue broke into the military tent, he hasn't stopped talking: "I captured Yangjiaocheng. It took a long time, a full three hours..."
Shen Yu and Zhu Chen couldn't help laughing after hearing Zheng Lue's words that seemed to blame him but actually boasted about him.
"Don't laugh!"
Shen Yu waved his hands repeatedly: "Tonight we will raid Linqiu City and order the brothers to continue harassing them as usual. We will take action when the time comes!"
As the saying goes, it is better to give up a meal than sleep.
At midnight, yin and yang alternate, which is when people are most sleepy. After the Jin army harassed them according to the old rules, the Qin army must have thought that the Jin army would not make any further moves. In addition, the Qin army was exhausted for many days, so it suddenly launched an attack. , it will definitely get twice the result with half the effort!
"good!"
Shen Yu pointed at the map of Linqiu City with a serious look on his face, "The general led his troops to attack the west city, Zheng Lue pretended to attack the east city, and our main attack direction is the south gate closest to our camp..."
"The Qin army has not had a chance to sleep soundly in the past ten days. If we attack the city tonight, we will definitely capture Linqiu. I want to see how powerful Wang Xiu is?" Zheng Lue pressed the steel knife on his waist, confidently Full.
"Yes, the outcome will be decided in one battle tonight!" Zhu Chen looked at the two of them.
Shen Yu: "Go all out!"
Zhu Chen: "Go all out!"
Zheng Lue: "We must win!"
