The thieves invaded the city to steal money and food. He Renlong's men actually wanted to do the same when they stormed the city. However, the thieves took the money and food first. The official army could only attack the thieves first and then take them from them. Seize the loot.
There is nothing wrong with doing this, because battles have been fought this way in the past. It is regarded as the rule of marching and fighting, and it is also a benefit that the soldiers can taste. Therefore, Sun Shaobao did not deliberately interfere or obstruct it.
But the territory, money and food that were snatched during the day were beaten up by the opponent at night. This result was a bit ugly, at least as the chief military officer, He Renlong could not accept it.
During the day, my own troops attacked, and in the middle of the night, the bandit army came over. They attacked and defended each other, and it was a happy time. It seemed like they had agreed upon it. You two were having a good time, right?
If he continues to play like this, he, the commander-in-chief, will no longer have to do this, because everyone will soon die.
More than a thousand men were lost in one battle. After fighting three battles like this, the army ceased to exist.
Although the thieves' night attack was massive and effective, the distance they could advance was ultimately limited.
Nanyang City is so big. From the center of the city to the north, the prerequisite for breaking out of the city is to break through the defense line of the defenders at the top of the city.
With the official army well prepared, it is unlikely that the rebel army will succeed.
The machine guns, muskets, and bows and arrows took turns firing, and the dense rain of arrows and bullets smashed the oncoming bandits until they howled like ghosts and wolves.
This is not as easy as street fighting. The officers and soldiers are condescending and it is very easy to attack the bandits.
With the protection of the city wall and the advantage of the terrain, He Renlong and Zuo Guangxian were able to stabilize their position.
Going further back is outside the city. Everyone knows what Sun Shaobao will do once the thieves in the city are released.
There are city walls, city gates, a large number of firearms, and many horsemen outside the city, which can still allow the bandit army to break through.
From top to bottom, no one dares to find a reason to excuse Sun Shaobao. This is a real loser!
"Dog officers and soldiers have sharp firearms!"
"The wind is so tight!"
After no less than a thousand people fell in the flames, the remaining bandits could only choose to turn around and flee.
If those who were not hit by bullets or arrows did not run away, they would have to keep company with those unlucky people on the ground.
At first, they just wanted to invade the place where the Gou Guan army was located so that they could grab some food. Unexpectedly, once they fought, the other side was defeated.
So everyone took advantage of the victory and pursued them, killing them all the way. The fight was quite enjoyable, but they let out a lot of bad breath.
Killing no less than hundreds of dog officers and soldiers, it was considered a turnaround for the day's decline.
Only now did everyone understand that as long as they made up their minds and charged fiercely, the dog officers and soldiers would not be beaten.
But after encountering a large number of firearms near the city wall, it was no match for flesh and blood.
After losing a large number of troops, the rebels had to lose. It could be said that their heads were bruised and bleeding, and they could not rush out of the city.
If you can go out of the city, even if you are hungry, it is a good deal.
As long as you can get out of the city, the world will be brighter.
With so many jealous companions, how can they not make a fortune?
In another place, killing a few wealthy gentry families would be enough to feed and drink a group of people, and make them happy.
The idea was good, but the dog officers and soldiers had no intention of letting everyone rush out of the city to survive.
The rebels failed to succeed in charging twice, and could only turn around and lurk in the dark ruins.
Although the dog officers and soldiers were driven away, they could still find some food.
But because there were so many people, even the dead and injured were not counted.
The remaining people didn't get much food, let alone 70% full, even 30% full was a luxury.
Most people's stomachs were still growling with hunger, and in the end they could only curse and leave the group.
They came here to grab food and had no intention of attacking the city. They didn't know who the bastard was leading the attack.
This time, not only did they fail to attack the city, but many of their companions died. It was really a waste of money.
The quick-thinking man had already taken advantage of the chaos to hide in a corner, preparing to surrender directly to the army after daybreak.
They had long seen that such a torment would definitely annoy the officers and soldiers, and they would definitely attack their own side after dawn.
Those fools can die, but they don't want to die, and they don't want to get injured and become disabled, and then they can only kneel down and beg for the rest of their lives.
While his limbs are intact and his head is still there, he must first find a way out for himself, and maybe he can transform himself into an officer.
After all, joining the rebel army is a matter of uncertainty and not so appropriate. If you want to join the army as a soldier, you must be an official soldier.
Isn't it safe for Shenzi to serve as an officer and soldier and eat royal food?
The rebel generals had previously said that they were doing justice for heaven. If this was really the case, how could they abandon them and run away?
In the final analysis, it's all bullshit, everyone is greedy for life and afraid of death, and they even trick people like them into working for them!
Emperor Shenzigou has passed away, and he is about to die. He has to change the day!
Even if the day changes, it won’t be your turn!
But it’s a trap for these people.
You have to keep your eyes open in the future and not be fooled again, otherwise you will think that you can live a rich life after death.
As for those idiots, let them continue to dance.
They thought they could continue to resist and the truth would be revealed after daybreak.
"That's unreasonable!"
He Renlong and Zuo Guangxian were frequently in a hurry, but what made them furious was that the officers and soldiers from the other three directions were not in a hurry.
There was absolutely no intention of overpowering him, it was just as if he was deliberately dawdling in place.
At best, it's a steady attack, at worst, it's a desperate move.
This is a fool's errand, no one can guarantee that he will not be ambushed by the bandit army.
If a large number of soldiers and horses are lost, it will be too much.
Don't do things that can be solved during the day at night.
Therefore, the generals commanding troops in the other three directions unanimously chose to not underestimate the enemy and advance rashly.
The meaning is very clear. He Renlong and Zuo Guangxian can carry it if they can. If they can't, it's your own business.
The one who wanted to laugh the most was Xue Chengcai, who was squeezed into squatting in a corner by the two men. His troops were actually unscathed during the night attack by the bandit army. It was a blessing in disguise and a blessing in disguise.
You deserve it!
Let you both be greedy!
This is really the sky with eyes~!
During the day, it was Xue Chengcai's troops who attacked from the front.
When the sun went down, he was replaced. Xue Chengcai had nothing to do about it. Who allowed himself to be the new general?
Unexpectedly, this was a blessing in disguise, and he avoided the fate of being annihilated by the bandit army in the streets. It seemed that he was really in trouble.
Xue Chengcai knew very well that his men were all idiots, and even regular officers and soldiers could not withstand such a charge, let alone his troops.
He became a polished commander overnight. Not to mention other people, even Wang Guangen and Hui Deng would laugh at him.
Fortunately!
What a blessing!
Xue Chengcai was sitting in the ruins, feeling really happy...
reinforce?
Feel sorry!
The enemy's situation is unclear, I'm sorry that I can't tell clearly!
What if you mistake my men and horses as traitor troops?
This reason seemed to be very sufficient, and once Sun Shaobao asked, he explained it this way.
Xue Chengcai had already thought of the reasons. Besides, it was the two of them who had committed their own sins, and they could not blame themselves at all.
After daybreak, statistics showed that He Renlong and Zuo Guangxian's troops had lost no less than a thousand people in total.
This made the two chief military officers extremely angry and had no choice but to run to Sun Chuanting to complain.
"How would you like me to comment? Are you saying that our soldiers left their posts without permission? Fleeing in embarrassment? If it wasn't blocked by the city wall, I'm afraid this band of thieves would have rushed out of the city long ago, right?"
Naturally, Sun Chuanting did not give the two of them a good look. The battle, which could have been resolved quickly during the day yesterday, had to be postponed to the next day. Now that the incident happened, he went to his tent to complain.
"If we don't inform you in advance at night, it will be difficult to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy, and other troops will also worry about it. This is a lesson. Don't be so careless about the enemy in the future, so you can take care of yourself. Naturally, I will not blame you."
After teaching the two men a lesson, Sun Chuanting comforted them with kind words. He did not mention punishment, and the loss of more than a thousand soldiers and horses could only be regarded as battle losses.
It is not possible to replenish it for the time being, and it turns out that there are not many defenders left in Nanyang City. We can only see if we can capture some bandit troops and select the young ones among them to fill the vacancies in various ministries.
"Today, before sunset, the war must end. The thieves in the city must be eliminated. No corner can be spared. Anyone who disobeys the order will be severely punished!"
Finally, Sun Chuanting issued the order to enter and suppress the army. It was like this in Nanyang City, and it could still be delayed for three days. The army was really dragging its feet and not doing practical things.
All the general officers also know that they cannot delay it any longer. If the rebel army comes to their headquarters again tonight, it will be unbearable for them.
Especially when I heard that there are hundreds of thousands of taels of silver buried in the well of Prince Tang's Mansion. If you get there as soon as possible, you can make meritorious service and receive the reward earlier. This is the real purpose of marching to destroy the thieves!
Yesterday, we had captured the palace, but lost it again. It was really inappropriate, but it was okay, we could defeat it again.
After struggling for half a night, the officers and soldiers started eating breakfast before midnight (five o'clock), and then launched a large-scale suppression operation.
Most of the thieves were so hungry that their stomachs, which had been silent, started growling again.
"What a shame! The dog officers and soldiers wouldn't let me wait for a meal! So I fought with the dog officers and soldiers!"
"Yes! Let's fight! Kill one by one!"
"I'm not a vegetarian either!"
"If it's not possible, the officers and soldiers will eat dogs to satisfy their hunger!"
"Okay! Just do it like this!"
If a person is extremely hungry, he can do anything. Some Liu Min did daring things before joining the rebel army.
After being hungry for less than a day, everyone could grit their teeth and hold on. If the time had been longer, it would be hard to say. If you catch Shenzi, you will eat Shenzi...
However, facing the steady and steady attack of the army, they still had no advantage as they did yesterday, and were still beaten back steadily.
The area of control was gradually reduced by the government troops besieging them from all directions, and they were finally surrounded in the Tang Prince's Mansion.
This place had already been captured once, and the rebels still had extravagant hopes of holding on due to the tall walls of the palace.
However, in front of Fo Langji, the courtyard wall is by no means comparable to a city wall. One shot will create a big hole, and it can even collapse a wall.
Although the rebels blocked the original gap with bricks and rubble, the official army mobilized more than ten Buddhist machines and began to bombard the four courtyard walls.
Soon, the courtyard wall of the palace was blasted like a criss-crossing of teeth, with people entering and exiting, letting out air and wind. Not to mention leaving, they could even get into the carriage.
More than 5,000 officers and soldiers took advantage of the gap created by the shelling, filed in from all directions, and fought with the remaining remnants of the rebel army inside.
After about half an hour of fighting and killing nearly a thousand bandits, the remaining bandits all surrendered in an attempt to save their own lives.
"Master Shaobao, the money is right here!"
After the battle, Sun Chuanting, who was inspecting the battlefield, under the guidance of the magistrate Yao Yunxi, came to the backyard of the palace, in front of the well where the silver was hidden.
"...Okay! Dig up all the surrounding soil first, and then take out all the silver!"
The originally covered stone slabs had been moved away, and the thieves had no time to salvage the silver. The inventory inside was naturally intact. Sun Chuanting looked down and could see a little bit of white light, which was the light reflected by the silver.
A lot of silver is needed to reward the army, and a lot of silver is also needed to rebuild the city.
In this case, the money cannot be allowed to continue to be placed in the well.
It is irrational to send people down to salvage the water. The only option is to dig up the entire area around the well.
Niu Chenghu received the order and mobilized 300 soldiers to dig out in turns, striving to fish out the silver as soon as possible.
With money, naturally everyone is happy.
As long as you have money these days, you can buy whatever you want.
In view of the recapture of Nanyang City, the troops under his command were able to fight effectively.
Sun Chuanting rewarded Bai Guangen with 30,000 taels of silver. The other tribes received 30,000 to 10,000 taels of silver each based on head count.
Niu Chenghu, Zhao Guangyuan, and Jiang Rang, who were not fighting, could only stare. However, as long as they continued to stay in the war zone, they would not worry about the war being fought.
With just such a reward, more than two hundred thousand taels of silver were scattered.
This is not to go all out, otherwise more money would be needed to reward the army.
Sun Chuanting's troops could not be stationed in Nanyang City for a long time and had to continue to pursue the bandits running eastward.
All the wounded soldiers who could not join the army were left here to recuperate, and the main force set off immediately after only recuperating for one day.
According to the report from the Fancheng defenders, it seems that two groups of thieves appeared in Fancheng area a while ago.
Maybe it is one of them that is besieging Nanyang City, but there is no news of the other group showing up.
Sun Chuanting was a little undecided at the moment, whether to follow Bai Liangbi's report and pursue the bandit army eastward that attacked Nanyang City, or to return to Fancheng to ensure the safety of Xiangfan.
In recent days, no urgent documents have been received from the defenders of Fancheng, and the fast cavalry dispatched previously for food adjustment have not yet responded. Perhaps Fancheng is still safe.
If this bandit army were to flee eastward, there would be only two ways to go.
Either go northeast, pass Wuyang, and enter Kaifeng Mansion.
Either go southeast, pass through Biyang, and enter Runing Mansion.
To the north of Wuyang is Yancheng, and to the east of Biyang is Ruyang.
Sun Chuanting thought that the defenders in these two places might not be the opponents of this bandit army. If they neglected to take precautions, they would be captured by the bandit army.
It's just that the men and horses under his command are not enough to divide the troops and advance. At most, they can only rush to support one of them.
However, the route of the bandits' advance is still unknown, and the only feasible way is to inquire along the way.
Due to the lack of rain in Henan, you can still see the footprints and horse hoof prints left by the rebels, and ask some passers-by who witnessed it.
At this time, Sun Chuanting felt a little regretful. If he had sent out all the elite cavalry that day and left this bandit army behind, the current trouble would have been saved.
Let this band of thieves slip away. After a few days, they will have to rescue others.
If we encounter him again, we must annihilate him at all costs!
