Just when Li Yongfang sighed and ordered the battalions of the Han Army Banner to begin a fierce attack on the collapsed east gate of Tieling Acropolis, Mao Wenlong also led his troops along the north bank of the Pan River and re-entered the border wall.
Looking at the side wall that was partially collapsed and mostly still standing but deserted, Mao Wenlong felt complicated and unspeakable.
This section of the border wall from Guangshun Pass to Fushun Pass was once the focus of Liaodong Town's defense, but now it has become a wilderness.
The fall of Anle Prefecture and the siege of Tieling Acropolis made the entire bulge of Liaodong Town between Liaohetao and Fanhe, Chaihe, and Xiaoqing rivers completely undefended.
In other words, this place may become the territory of Jianzhou Jurchen in the future.
Mao Wenlong didn't know how many Han people lived in this area, but there was no doubt that most of the people here would not be able to escape back to the area controlled by Liaodong Town in the south.
Next, the Jianzhou Jurchens will bring them under their jurisdiction, and then become the bannermen of the Han Army. Then the Four Banners of the Han Army may become the Six Banners of the Han Army, or even the Eight Banners of the Han Army, becoming the vanguard of the future attack on the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Outside the border wall is the wilderness controlled by the Jianzhou Jurchens, but within the border wall it is not.
This was once quite fertile farmland, enough to feed a family whether it was herding horses or plowing the fields.
From Jingan Fort on the Xiaoqing River at the northern end, down to Songshan Fort, Chaihe Fort on the Chaihe River, and to Fu'an Fort on the Pan River, it is not said to be densely populated, but it can be regarded as a dependent township where many Liaodong soldiers live. People are surrounded by smoke, and their popularity is visible.
But now, looking around, Mao Wenlong could no longer see any human beings.
In such a short period of time, it is impossible for these people to flee to the south all at once. They may just choose one or two hidden places to hide until the war comes to an end and calm down completely.
Whether Liaodong Town returns here or Jianzhou Jurchen takes over the territory, they have to come out and accept the new rule. For them, survival is everything. As for who will rule them, it may be important, but it is not the most important. Living is the most important.
"Commander, let's go." Chen Jisheng followed closely behind Mao Wenlong. "We've looked at all the good strategies. There's been no trace of activity for at least several months, which means the army has already evacuated. But also, the Tieling Guards have been surrounded. Aren’t you waiting to die here if you stay here?”
"Well, Jisheng, when was the last time we came here? Eight years ago, right?" Mao Wenlong's eyes were blurred. "At that time, Duke Cheng Liang had not yet taken office, right? But Kuandian Liubao had just been lost, and here suddenly It became a key place, but unfortunately Duke Cheng Liang trusted Li Yongfang, a thief, too much."
Chen Jisheng had a hard time commenting on Li Chengliang, the former king of men in Liaodong. Even Mao Wenlong was just a kitten and puppy worth mentioning when Li Chengliang was the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, and he was nothing.
At the beginning, Li Chengliang put Liaodong in a stable situation. Everyone thought that this kind of life would continue forever. Who would have thought that Li Chengliang would make mistakes in the last few years.
Kuandian Six Fortresses were lost, their control over North Korea was weakened, Jianzhou Jurchens expanded crazily, and then Nurhaci, who was still the commander of Jianzhou Left Guard City, no longer listened to the court's orders and wolfed down the savages. The Jurchens and most of the Haixi Jurchens have truly become the biggest threat to Liaodong Town.
It's difficult to sum up the merits and demerits in one sentence. Chen Jisheng felt that at least he couldn't evaluate it himself.
"Commander, this thief Li Yongfang deserves death, but now we have to rescue Jun Song and the others first." Chen Jisheng shook his head, "And Li Yongfang is now very popular with Nurhachi, even his niece. Married to him and became the first Han consort of the Jurchens in Jianzhou. Haha, I don’t know how many weaklings in Liaodong Town who admire wealth and honor are attracted to salivate."
"Huh, you are a bunch of short-sighted people, Ji Sheng, let me tell you, as long as we win this battle, the glory of the Jianzhou Jurchens will probably be at its peak." Mao Wenlong was full of confidence, "Little Governor Feng already has a comprehensive plan. After this battle, I had the opportunity to serve as the deputy commander-in-chief of Liaodong Town, and then take charge of the Jinzhou Guard, Fuzhou Guard, and Dingliao Right Guard. According to Commander Xiao Feng’s wishes, he will fully support us in recapturing Kuandian Liubao, which controls the Yalu River and the Uiju and Tieshan lines in North Korea, also requires us to form a navy..."
Chen Jisheng's eyes lit up, "We need to form a water
division? Control northern Korea? It seems that Inspector Feng has become aware of the flirting between North Korea and the Jurchens in Jianzhou. "
"Hmph, without the support of our great Zhou Dynasty, North Korea would have been occupied by the Japanese a long time ago. Now they are taking advantage of the court's temporary difficulties to hook up with the Jianzhou Jurchens. If they don't teach these Korean yangbans a lesson, they really feel that I can have both sides."
Mao Wenlong waved his hand fiercely, "One day, we will have to settle accounts with people like Li Yongfang and the North Koreans."
The army quickly crossed the border wall and advanced along the Pan River. It soon received news from Fu'an Fort ahead, and Mao Chenglu had already gone to investigate first.
"Fu'an Fort has been taken?" Mao Wenlong was shocked, "Didn't you say there are still 300 people guarding Fu'an Fort?"
Theoretically, a big castle like Fu'an Fort should be garrisoned by more than 500 people. Previously, the intelligence showed that only 300 people were garrisoned. Mao Wenlong felt that it was a bit untrue, but now Mao Chenglu only sent a few people, and he actually captured it?
"Yesterday, the garrison of Fu'an Fort went south. It is said that they went to reinforce Huabaochong Fort in the south. Only thirty people were left behind. According to what the captured Jianzhou Army said, Daishan was surrounded by Huabaochong Fort. , so the surrounding garrison troops were mobilized for reinforcements. "The sergeant who came back to report introduced.
"Seriously?" Mao Wenlong and Chen Jisheng were both overjoyed and worried about having to fight in Fu'an Fort. They were not afraid of fighting, but they were afraid that fighting would expose their intentions, which would be troublesome.
"This is indeed what the captured Jianzhou soldiers said." The reporting soldier replied, "And it has been confirmed by many prisoners."
After receiving such good news, Mao Wenlong was in great spirits. If he could quietly settle down at Fu'an Fort and take a short rest, he could immediately launch a surprise attack on the Jianzhou Army under Tieling Guards City.
Fu'an Fort is only sixty miles away from Tieling Acropolis, and all the Jianzhou troops around Fu'an Fort, except those who besieged Tieling Acropolis, were attracted by Daishan's battle at Huabaochong, and only his own army was left. Once the new force can carry out a fatal attack on the Jianzhou Army under Tieling Guards from behind, the effect it will bring is simply unimaginable.
What made Mao Wenlong and the others feel even more was that Daishan was surrounded by flowers. Although we don’t know which army was able to surround Daishan in flowers, it also showed that Commander Xiao Feng did what he promised. even more.
The Liaodong Army and the Northern Army on the Yi Road line must have fought harder, so neither Eyidu nor Fei Yingdong had enough troops to rescue Daishan, so they had to mobilize small forces from various places to reinforce them. This is simply It would be too conducive to your own raid.
Just when Mao Wenlong's troops were taking a break at Fu'an Fort, the offensive and defensive battle for Tieling Acropolis also entered the most brutal stalemate stage.
After being bombarded by dozens of solid artillery shells, the east gate of the Acropolis still failed to withstand it and finally collapsed. This step immediately exposed half of the east door with a gaping hole more than two feet wide.
Of course, this was not all cracked, but the upper half of it, which was more than one foot high, collapsed. There was still a foundation of the city wall that was less than one foot high below.
But this is already a very good attack point for the Jianzhou Army.
It's easy to create an impact slope by just carrying some bags of dirt and paving the way.
Of course, Anfeiyanggu would not fail to see this. One of the Western cannons had already exploded, and more than ten gunners were either dead or injured. The other two cannons also had hot barrels and did not dare to fire again. It cost so much. In exchange for such a result, if he could not seize the opportunity, then he would really have no choice but to die to apologize.
Two Jia La from the four banners of the Han army took the lead in charging, and the so-called Jia La Ezhen personally led the charge. Another Jia La with a yellow flag also followed closely. They also prepared a white flag and a Jia La and a Jia La with the blue flag serves as a reserve team, ready to go into battle at any time.
Anfeiyanggu wanted to seize the east city gate in one fell swoop in this battle, completely seal these Liaodong soldiers in the city, and completely cut off their desire to break out of the encirclement. Either death or surrender, these are the only two options.
Of course, Anfeiyanggu also knew that at this point, even if the Great Khan and himself wanted to surrender these Zhou armies, it would be very difficult.
They will not believe that their side is willing to recruit them, and that like Li Yongfang's tribe, they can also be included in the Han army flag
, unless they are trapped in a place of death and made to understand that they will die if they don't surrender, then there may be a chance, but it is definitely impossible now.
The soldiers of the Han Army Banner also had firearms, but they were basically three-eyed firecrackers. When they launched an attack, they were also covered by three-eyed firecrackers and bows and arrows, and then the sword, shield, and spear soldiers conducted concentrated assaults in order to break through in one fell swoop.
Jun Song's eyes were stern, his hands were holding a heavy sword with a slightly curled blade, and there were blood stains on his shoulders.
The Jianzhou Army had almost climbed the wall before, but he personally led the army to fight back, but he was hit with a mace on his arm. Fortunately, his armor was thick, and it only damaged the flesh and not the bones.
At this time, he saw the archers of the Eight Banners of Jianzhou slowly pressing up from both wings, and the arrows raining from the sky began to suppress the artillerymen of his own side on the city top, while more than 3,000 people of the Han Army Banner began to form a dense charging formation. It seemed that It was Li Yongfang who was desperate. This traitor actually risked his life and worked for Nurhachi. Jun Song felt angry and anxious in his heart.
These soldiers of the Han Army Banner are basically soldiers of the original Liaodong Army. They are very familiar with their colleagues. Although they formed a dense formation, they quickly spread out. It is estimated that they must rush to the gap before regrouping and launching a charge. This can maximize the Try to avoid being concentrated by fire cannons as much as possible.
