Lan's Village Fort is located on the side of Ru River, between hills, with dangerous faults and structural structures.
When Zhang Bao arrived here, he realized why the Runan Lan clan wanted to build Wubao here.
Just four words: easy to defend but difficult to attack.
The entire fort is divided into upper and lower parts. The upper fort is built on the upper ridge of the mountain, while the lower fort is built on the mountainside, forming a high-rise layout, which gives the fort unique advantages in defense.
The city wall of Shangwu is reinforced and tall, made of thick stones. The city wall is inlaid with sharp stones, forming a natural protection. There are tall guard towers on the city walls to observe enemy movements and provide early warning of any enemy attack.
The lower village is hidden in the valley, and the city walls are built against the mountains, reducing the exposed surface. The city walls were reinforced and surrounded by deep trenches and high ramparts, forming a natural barrier.
There is a reinforced city gate with thick iron plates embedded on it that can be closed at any time to prevent any illegal intrusion.
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The disadvantage is that this mountain is a hill. Although the wall of the fortress is made of stones, it is not thick, only half a meter thick. Behind it is the city wall made of rammed earth, which can be said to be golden and jade on the outside.
But considering that the Runan Lan clan is just a noble clan, it is extremely difficult to achieve this level.
Dong Dong Dong~
At this moment, the sound of war drums was already ringing outside the city.
The Wei army arrived in formation. Outside Lan's Wubao, there was already a dense crowd of people. The visibility at night was not good, but judging from the density of torches, the number of Wei troops outside the Wubao might be tens of thousands.
Inside Lan's stronghold, Zhang Bao led the defenders to prepare for the attack.
There is no need to say anything more about the soldiers he brought with him.
Zhang Bao focused his attention on the brave men of the Lan clan.
"Now there will be a fierce battle. We must strictly guard Wubao. Whatever happens on the battlefield, don't panic, let alone riot. Anyone who dares to cause trouble will be killed without mercy!"
Before saying harsh words, Zhang Bao looked at Lan Zhan, who was led by Lan's Xiangyong, and said: "I saw this Lan's Wubao. The walls of the lower fort are too thin and too short to hold on to. I intend to abandon the lower fort. We will concentrate our forces to defend Shangzhai."
"It is true that the lower village has not been completely built. Wouldn't it be too wasteful to just abandon the lower village?"
Lan Zhan looked bitter, and then said: "The water source and fields are between the Lower Village and the Upper Village. If we abandon the Lower Village, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on for too long. General, think twice!"
Zhang Bao disagreed.
"The walls of the lower village are thin and there are many loopholes. To defend them, we need to pay a huge price. We don't have many troops. If we lose too many troops in the lower village, I'm afraid we won't even be able to defend the upper village. We will continue to suffer. It's chaos. As for the water sources and fields, the county magistrate can rest assured that they will retreat within a few days."
How many days?
Lan Zhan was doubtful.
"I, Zhang Bao, will not gamble with my life. If Kuang marches and fights, it is better for the county magistrate to listen to me."
But behind me, there is the entire Lan family!
Lan Zhan struggled with his eyes, and after thinking for a while, he finally nodded through gritted teeth.
"It doesn't matter, the general is from the army, I trust the general."
After saying that, he turned to look at the Lan clan's Xiangyong behind him and shouted: "From now on, what General Zhang said will be as I said. You must obey. If not, you will be dealt with according to the clan rules and family laws!"
"General, as long as we can defend Wubao, we can make full use of the people and material resources of the clan."
Zhang Bao nodded and said: "Don't worry, Lord County, no one can break this Wubao with someone here!"
Without any resistance, the Wei army broke into the lower stronghold and surged towards the upper stronghold.
Everyone on the wall looked nervous, but their eyes were firm.
Zhang Bao's troops are all accustomed to killing and killing, and this kind of scene is no longer strange.
As for the Lan clan's Xiangyong, they have members of their own family behind them, and they have enough reason to fight to the death.
Therefore, the people on the city wall showed no fear, holding bows, arrows, spears, spears and other weapons in their hands, waiting for the Wei army to approach.
The flag of the Lan family on the upper wall of Shangzhai City is fluttering in the wind. Of course, there are two more flags next to the flag of the Lan family in Runan.
One side is Han and the other is Zhang.
"coming!"
Zhang Bao looked at the Wei army coming up from Xiazhai, and felt even more grateful for his decision to give up Xiazhai.
The walls of Xiazhai are too wide, and the attack surface of the Wei army is too wide, so more defensive troops are needed. Although Shangzhai is small, the walls are higher and thicker.
The Wei army wanted to go from the Lower Village to the Upper Village, and the mountain road was also steep, so they could only come in waves, not in a swarm.
Large siege equipment such as siege engines and ladder trucks were directly blocked from the lower village and could not enter at all.
Wei troops carried ladders in twos and threes and attacked Shangzhai.
"shoot!"
Seeing the enemy approaching, Zhang Bao immediately gave the order.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Arrows rain like locusts.
The archers on the city wall immediately fired, and the rain of arrows was so dense that the Wei army did not dare to advance rashly.
Zhang Bao stood on the city wall with firm eyes. There were several personal guards standing beside him, holding swords, ready to fight at any time.
As the saying goes, there are always more ways than difficulties.
After the attack was blocked, the Wei army immediately stopped attacking. Half an hour later, catapults, siege engines, ladders, thunder trucks and other siege equipment began to appear in front of Xiazhai.
It turned out that the Wei army used this half hour to dismantle the siege equipment outside the stronghold.
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Even though the siege equipment entered Xiazhai, the road was not easy to travel after all. Although these siege equipment were effective, they were not as powerful as imagined.
"Ah~"
A soldier on the city wall was hit by a flying stone from a siege vehicle and fell to the ground seriously injured. However, he gritted his teeth and persisted. He used his last strength to drag his injured leg while the longbow in his hand kept shooting towards the bottom of the city.
When the surrounding defenders saw what was happening, they rushed over to rescue him and provide medical treatment first.
However, even with the advantage of the terrain, there were too many Wei troops.
The siege vehicles finally approached the city wall, and the Wei army began to climb the ladders and engage in a fierce battle with the defenders of the city wall.
Dang Dang Dang~
Swords clashed, blood spattered, and the two sides started a back-and-forth fight.
"Die to someone!"
Zhang Bao stepped forward, brandished his sword, and fought with the Wei army on the stronghold.
Inside and outside the city, there were continuous cries of killing and howling, and the land was dyed red with blood, but the upper village of Lan's Wubao still stood tall.
The two parties fought for a long time, and the blood had already dyed the wall of Wubao Shangzhai red.
Woohoo~
The moon rose, and the Wei army finally sounded the sound of gold.
"Huh~
Zhang Bao was covered in blood, but he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
If the Wei army's first offensive was defended, then the second Wei army's offensive could also be defended.
The most difficult moment is over.
"Count the casualties, pack up the defensive equipment, and don't let up tonight. One group of people will come on duty immediately, and the rest will go back to rest."
"General, a banquet has been prepared in the mansion. Please tell me, General."
Lan Zhan's face was pale. He couldn't get used to the level of blood on this battlefield for a while.
But even so, he still came to comfort Zhang Baozhi.
What a joke, now the whole family's life is on this person, how can this be done if we don't build a relationship with him?
"No need."
Zhang Bao waved his hand.
"The situation is urgent now, and there is no need for this to happen between you and me. As long as I live, the Wei army will never be able to break the city."
Zhang Bao made such a promise, and Lan Zhan nodded heavily with admiration in his heart.
"I'll have people bring wine and meat."
After saying that, he bowed heavily to Zhang Bao.
Under the cover of night, the silent night enveloped the earth.
Zhao Yun's elite soldiers quietly left Anyang City and divided their troops into two groups. One group went to attack Shenyang, and he personally led the other group to attack An City.
Ancheng is a node of the Wei army's Ru water and grain road to collect grain, and it is also the only place where it transports grain. If this city is taken, the Wei army's Nanru water and grain road will be cut off.
This place is very important and strategic.
Tap tap tap~
The sound of marching was inaudible.
Black shadows moved silently in the night.
The cold wind blew gently, and the stars spread across the sky, giving the marching army a faint hint of guidance.
Zhao Yun was wearing a black battle robe, with a spear on his shoulder, and his eyes were firm and calm. He stood at the front of the army, leading his soldiers through the dark night step by step. The road ahead was vaguely visible, and seemed to lead to an unknown destination.
Around him, soldiers marched silently, and the occasional wind blew and rustled, making the entire night even quieter.
Walk through the mountains and forests, cross the streams, and walk through the meadows.
Anseong is getting closer and closer.
Time passed quietly in silence, and the night grew darker.
Zhao Yun ordered the entire army to rest temporarily and have a brief exchange with the guide to confirm the marching direction.
After knowing his position on the map, Zhao Yun immediately ordered the trapped camp to follow him into the city first, open the city gate, and the rest of the people followed in turn, and did not make any noise.
Anseong at night is quiet and dark.
The torches on the city wall flickered faintly, casting a few blurry shadows.
The night wind blew by, bringing a moist coolness, like a gentle silk thread brushing people's faces.
The soldiers of the Wei Army on the top of the city either relied on the city wall or leaned against the arrow tower. Some defenders even sat down in the corner and closed their eyes, as if immersed in a dream.
The guards at the sentry posts were sitting cross-legged or leaning on trees, seeming to be in a state of fatigue.
The darkness of the night blurred their vision, and the tranquility of the night gradually relaxed their vigilance.
However, the darkness of the night and the lax defense gave Zhao Yun the opportunity to make a surprise attack.
Zhao Yun personally led five hundred elite trapped troops to quietly approach An City late at night. They were dressed in night clothes and walked around the city like a shadow.
In the silence of the night, their steps were light and firm, as if they were blending into the darkness.
Da da da~
The flying claws kept grabbing onto the city wall, and black shadows followed them.
The sparse defenders on the top of the city were startled by the sudden black shadow.
Before they had time to be alert, the dead soldiers trapped in the camp were already approaching quickly, and the cold light of their swords flashed especially sharply in the dark night.
Puff puff puff~
Each blood flower represents the passing of a life.
"Quick victory!"
Under Zhao Yun's command, the soldiers trapped in the camp were skillful in knocking down the defenders accurately and quickly, leaving no room for error.
Soon, the Wei troops on the city wall were cleared.
At this time, Anseong already knew that enemy troops were attacking the city.
Although I don't know where this enemy army came from, the Wei army moved very quickly.
Ancheng, which was originally quiet, suddenly became lively.
"Enemy attack!"
"Enemy attack, gather!"
"Hold the city gate, don't open the city gate!"
Now that his whereabouts have been revealed, Zhao Yun stopped pretending.
"Open the city gate with me!"
Zhao Yun roared and led his men to rush down the city wall.
"Come on!"
"Kill!"
"Open the city gate and kill him!"
As the swords and spears stabbed the enemy and the swords danced, the city gate defenders fell to the ground one after another. They were no match for Zhao Yun.
The city gate was opened and the moat suspension bridge was lowered, allowing the army outside the city to enter Ancheng smoothly.
As soon as the army entered the city, fierce fighting broke out in the streets of Anseong.
Although the Wei army in Ancheng was small in number, it could be seen that they were indeed elite and fought hard at critical moments. However, the elite soldiers trapped in the camp were like a torrent of steel, and the ferocious offensive made it difficult for the defenders in the city to resist.
Sword light, knife shadow, and arrow rain intertwined together, and the battlefield was filled with a strong smell of blood.
Although the Wei army resisted bravely, the situation in the city gradually got out of control.
Puff puff puff~
The silver gun in Zhao Yun's hand has turned blood red.
Tonight, I don’t know how many people died under his gun. Finally, Ancheng was penetrated.
After stabbing the Ancheng guard to death, the Wei army guards around the government office who were still resisting finally gave up their resistance.
However, Zhao Yun was not happy for long.
At the moment Ancheng's defense line was broken through, a raging flame rose up, and the fire instantly swallowed up the grain and grass warehouse in the city.
Didn't he personally come to Po'an City for the sake of the food and grass here?
"Go quickly to put out the fire and put an end to the chaos."
Upon seeing this, Zhao Yun hurriedly directed some soldiers to save the food and grass.
There is a shortage of food in the army now. There must be no problem with the food and grass in this city.
However, even though Zhao Yun responded in time and fought hard to put out the fire, a lot of food and grass were still burned.
"hateful!"
The firelight from other places in the city reflected on Zhao Yun's face. His full head of black hair was stuck to his forehead due to sweat, and his face was filled with murderous intent.
Dare you burn my food and grass?
It depends on whether I kill you or not!
After putting out the fire, Zhao Yun returned to the battle. Tonight, he was going to clear out the Wei army in the city!
Originally, I wanted to recruit him to surrender, but now it seems that the only way is to kill.
The battle in Ancheng became extremely fierce. This tragedy was of course caused by the Wei army in the city.
Half an hour later, it appeared that the Wei army had been wiped out. There might be a few cats and dogs hiding in the dark, but it was no longer harmful.
Just when Zhao Yun was about to breathe a sigh of relief, a horse suddenly appeared outside the city.
"General, the Wei army in Shenyang City is vigilant and there are many defenders. We failed to capture Shenyang after a sneak attack."
This person is none other than Vice General Zhao Yun.
"Did Shen Yang not be defeated?"
Zhao Yun's brows furrowed into the character "Chuan".
Shenyang is between Ancheng and Anyang. If the city is not accessible, wouldn't he be isolated and helpless?
Although there is some food and grass in the city, if the city is besieged for a long time and the supplies cannot be delivered, the impact will still be too great.
"The city's defender is a scholar. He is less than twenty years old. How can he know how to defend the city?"
The person guarding Shenyang City was Chen Tai, the son of Chen Qun. He was originally a follower of Cao Pi and was arranged by Cao Pi to stay in Shenyang.
Originally, in Zhao Yun's view, this child was not enough evidence, so he only asked the deputy general to fetch Shen Yang, but unexpectedly he failed to succeed.
"No, we have to take advantage of the Wei army's support to attack Shen Yang!"
The grand plan of His Highness and the military advisor cannot be defeated in his hands!
(End of chapter)
