As Ming Xuan said, Nie Chen didn't fight too hard on the first day.
Because the defense forces in the capital, under the command and dispatch of Ren Jun, defended extremely tightly, almost airtight, and the counterattack was very powerful.
Even though the Pingxi Army was brave and good at fighting, the Weihu Army was well-equipped, and all kinds of large weapons were thrown at them desperately, it was still difficult to climb the city wall.
After Nie Chen and Chen Wujiang saw the power of Ren's army, they decisively ordered the army to stop pressing forward at noon, and sent the army to cut down trees and collect stone bullets to attack the defenders from a distance.
With this type of fighting, Ren Jun was helpless. He could only watch his own soldiers dying without being able to fight back.
After all, compared to our own side, the enemy's camp is airtight and watertight.
In the morning, the Feng army had a decent siege, but in the afternoon, they just bombed it with heavy weapons.
In the evening, Feng Jun ordered his troops to retreat, and the army returned to camp to rest.
On top of the city, Ren Jun and Ming Gao watched the enemy retreat with different thoughts in their minds.
Ming Gao breathed a sigh of relief and secretly thought that his life was saved today.
He took out a token from his arms, handed it to Ren Jun, and said,
"Commander Ren, the emperor's intention is to let you go home to recuperate and recover your health before going out to fight. During this period, the duties of city defense commander will be taken over by me."
Ren Jun sighed, secretly thinking that this moment had come, and Mingxuan still didn't trust him.
But that's fine. In this battle situation, even he has no confidence that he can hold on until reinforcements arrive.
What's more, he really doesn't want to fight with the old troops outside the city who are shouting "Ren Shuai". Every time he kills one more person, he will feel extremely painful in his heart.
Whether he was removed from his post or not, he planned to go to Mingxuan tonight and resign as commander-in-chief.
He knew that once he left, Ming Gao would be in charge of the army. With the military level of the handsome men and fierce generals on the opposite side, Ming Gao would definitely not be able to stop him.
Forget it, just leave it to fate, go back home, and wait for the results to come out.
He knew that Nie Chen would not kill him. Even if he hid at home and did nothing, Nie Chen would send troops to his house to protect him and prevent the insurgents from harming him.
Those who are favored are always confident.
Ren Jun glanced at the token, then nodded and said,
"Didn't the Emperor say anything else? For example, put me in prison, or behead me."
"No, the emperor only said that Commander Ren has not recovered from his injury and is no longer suitable to fight on the top of the city. It is better to go home and recuperate. After he has recovered in the future, he can lead the army to the expedition."
After listening to Ming Gao's words, Ren Jun was silent. He originally thought that Ming Xuan would chop off his head, or throw him into a prison for torture and interrogation. However, he did not expect that this time Ming Xuan was so polite and just invited him. go home.
Ren Jun still felt a little warm in his heart.
"Okay, I would like to thank the emperor for your kindness. I will go home to recuperate."
After saying that, Ren Jun was about to turn around and leave.
"Alas, alas, you can be as handsome as you like."
Ming Gao quickly grabbed Ren Jun, smiled apologetically, and said,
"Ren Shuai, don't you have anything to explain? For example, how should we fight the next battle and how should I defend the enemy? At least you can explain a few words."
Hearing this, Ren Jun looked at Ming Gao with some confusion and surprise.
"Will you listen to me?"
"Hey, Ren Shuai, can I not listen to you? You are a famous marshal who has been famous for a long time. I am just a clan member who is just waiting to die. I don't know how to fight.
If I were to lead the army alone, I would not be as good as Pang Shou.
The emperor also knows this, so he transferred you out of necessity, isn't it because the emperor doesn't want you to fight with your former subordinates, which will make you sad.
But let me come, I don't understand anything. Now the lives of the entire capital, the emperor, the queen, and countless relatives, nobles, and ministers are all tied to me. I am under great pressure.
If it weren't for the emperor's will, I would have wanted to keep you here to command the battle.
For the sake of the people in this city, please give me a few words so that I can save the lives of this whole city. "
Ren Jun smiled bitterly and said,
"You can't win. If you really want to save everyone's lives, unless..."
At this point, Ren Jun didn't say anything further, as it would be treasonous to say anything else.
Unless Mingxuan opens the city to surrender in person, maybe Nie Chen can be in a better mood and spare his life.
After thinking about it, Ren Jun still didn't say anything, but said,
"Try your best and hold on as long as you can. Just follow my current arrangement and don't make any changes. The enemy is mainly attacking the north wall. We have the largest number of people in the north, but you must also keep the four people in the center of the city. Ten thousand troops.
Nie Chen is good at using the trick of deceiving soldiers. He is very likely to attract your attention in the north and pretend to be in a fierce attack. After you transfer the reserve army, he will then use the main force that has been transferred to sneak attack other weak defense areas. .
Just be careful.
The battle to defend the city is to fight stupidly and fight to the death. Don't be half-hearted. If you don't move like a mountain, you won't be fooled. Don't be like Pang Shou, who is attracted by the enemy's few tricks and takes the initiative to attack.
With the current strength of our army, we can only barely defend and take the initiative to attack, and we will definitely lose! "
"Okay, okay, I understand. I will definitely not be fooled. You know me, I am as timid as a mouse. Even if the enemy forces withdraw from Gyeonggi County, I will not be able to send a single soldier to pursue them. Don't worry. .”
"Well, that's good. As long as you do this, it shouldn't be a problem to defend for a while."
Ming Gao was startled when he heard this, and was shocked and said,
"Huh? Can it only be defended for a period of time? Then... what about after a period of time?"
Commander Ren sighed and said,
"After a while, it will depend on whether the reinforcements come first or the enemy breaks the city first."
After speaking, Ren Jun walked towards the city and took his escort home.
He knows better than anyone else that it is actually impossible to defend. If the attackers are mediocre and have few strong generals, they may be able to defend for a year and a half. If the enemy has millions of troops, the enemy will be the first to be defeated.
But Nie Chen and Chen Wujiang are not mediocre, not to mention that they have so many powerful generals under their command?
And he also knew very well that he could only survive if Nie Chen destroyed the city.
Once Nie Chen is defeated and Ming Xuan can take a breath, he will definitely die if he leaves the army.
Mingxuan could no longer use a "half-hearted" subordinate as commander-in-chief.
Not killing him now is just to stabilize the morale of the army.
Once Nie Chen is defeated, his role in the army will be of little use, and Ming Xuan will definitely kill him.
Now, by giving Ming Gao these matters of defending the city, he can be regarded as being loyal to Ming Xuan one last time.
After all, the Lord can bear me, but I cannot bear the Lord.
