Just when the atmosphere among the Kipchak generals felt extremely solemn, Kipchak general Samuhar stood up and impassionedly asked Esdogan for orders: "The Great Khan, a dog thief named Ye, is so humiliated. The Khanate must not let him go, and also asked the Great Khan to let me attack the city..." Although intellectually I feel that I am using force to If the army was well prepared, it would be difficult for our side to capture Dagu County. However, looking at the firm look on his beloved general Samuhar, Estoan felt a little shaken. He nodded and ordered: "I'll ask the artillery battalion to help you bombard the city!"
"Thank you, Khan!" With Estoan's permission, Samuhar couldn't help but cheer up. He stroked his chest at Estoan and led his troops to kill Dagu County.
At the same time, the Kipchaks' gray artillery also began to roar. Although the conservative forces within the Kipchaks were very strong and were very confident in the riding and shooting skills inherited by the Kipchaks, they believed that firearms should not be relied on. Firearms would make the Kipchaks cowardly.
However, after Huodu, the Great Khan, saw the power of firearms of the Zhou Forbidden Army, he also vigorously developed firearms technology and developed some firecrackers and artillery. However, he was hampered by the limitations of technology and craftsmen, as well as the Kipchak officers and men's His excessive obsession with riding and archery skills led to the fact that there were not many firearms in the Kipchak Khanate. Esdogan himself is a loyal supporter of firearms and believes that firearms will play a decisive role in future wars, so this time even though it is During the raid, Estogan also made a lot of efforts to bring firearms to what is now Dagu County... Among the firearms that Stoan brought over were fifteen Serban cannons weighing about 1,000 kilograms. These cannons had played a vital role in the past wars between the Kipchak Khanate and the Luobi people, as well as against some foreign races in the west. As a result, Esdogan considered it to be his secret weapon against Ye Mingsheng.
As the Kipchak artillery adjusted its position and determined the distance, soon the Serban cannon, which the Kipchak Khanate was proud of, began to roar, and shells weighing three to four kilograms hit the Dagu County town one after another.
Because Dagu is only a county town, the city wall is only one and a half feet high and five feet thick. Therefore, it is still difficult to defend against the heavy artillery of Qinchao. Some battlements will immediately fall apart even if they are only hit by cannonballs.
At the same time, although he really wanted to rush into the city as soon as possible, chop off the head of the Zhou man named Ye Mingsheng and sacrifice it to the Great Khan, he was faced with the three big trenches in front of him.
Samuhar, who was in charge of the siege, had to return to reality. He could only use the Kipchak cavalry's constant mounted shooting to suppress the firearms of the Fengwu army, so as to cover other troops carrying sandbags and trenches.
Because he has always paid close attention to the movements of the Kipchak Khanate, Ye Mingsheng was not surprised that the Kipchak Khanate had such heavy artillery, but Ye Mingsheng was indeed very surprised that Esdogan brought these artillery over.
Because the previous news passed by the Coordination Office only said that the Kipchak army would raid, but did not report the detailed information such as the equipment carried by the Kipchak army... ···········So Ye Mingsheng and the generals of the Fengwu Army also preconceived the idea that in order to pursue the fastest speed, the Qinchao army that raided would be lightly armed and would not carry too many weapons. Baggage artillery, so there may be some shortcomings in dealing with enemy artillery.
However, the response of the Fengwu Army was also very fast under Ye Mingsheng's order. The artillery mounted on the city also bombarded the enemy's artillery positions, trying to suppress the enemy's firepower. The Serban giants equipped by the Kipchak Khanate Although the cannon is also very good, compared with the red cannons equipped by the Fengwu Army, it still has some shortcomings in range and accuracy.
However, because they were several miles apart, the Fengwu Army's red cannons did not perform very well in terms of accuracy. Although they took advantage of some advantages, they were still unable to effectively suppress the enemy's artillery fire. Seeing that Fengwu's side was already attacking Hundreds of people were killed or injured under the guns of the Fengwu Army, but they were still unable to break through the first trench of the Fengwu Army, while the artillery fire on their own side gradually weakened.
Samuhar, a powerful Kipchak general, saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. Thinking about the big words he said to Esdogan, Samuhar didn't care about that much and rushed directly to the third place. Take command from the front line.
The effect of Samuhar's presence on the front line is very significant. His subordinates are all in a fighting spirit. Whether they are the soldiers who mount fire to suppress the firepower of the Fengwu Army, or the soldiers who carry sacks to fill the trenches, they all work even harder. ····························· Seeing that everything is developing in a good direction, looking for such speed, the Fengwu Army is outside the city The first trench will be filled soon. A proud smile appeared on Shamuhar's face. He seemed to have seen the door to victory in front of his eyes!
But at this moment, there was only a gunshot, and a wisp of white smoke floated from the gate tower of Dagu County. However, Shamuhar, who was immersed in the joy of victory, fell from his horse at the sound.
A sinister bullet passed right through his chest. Seeing Samuhar's fall, the morale of the Kipchak army that had been gradually rising due to his appearance immediately came to an abrupt end.
Esdogan, who was standing on the hill observing the battle situation, immediately slapped his thigh hard when he saw this situation, and his expression was extremely distressed. This Samuhar was a strong general in the Kipchak Army, and he always used He is brave and fearless and has made countless military exploits for the Khanate. What's even more rare is that he is also loyal to himself and very obedient!
Now that he was killed by the Fengwu Army in front of the battle, he undoubtedly lost another powerful general under his command, and it also cast a fatal shadow on the next battle!
Seeing that the continued siege on the city would only increase the casualties of the most elite tiger masters and apprentices in the Khanate, and it would be difficult to achieve any results, Esdogan could only sigh in his heart and order the withdrawal... ·············As the retreat horn sounded, the soldiers of the Kipchak Khanate who left corpses on the ground immediately withdrew like a tide.
Seeing this scene, Ye Mingsheng on the watchtower was also a little surprised by Esdogan's decisiveness. Today was the first day of the battle between the two armies, and it was also the time when the morale of the Kipchak army was at its best.
Ye Mingsheng originally thought that Estoan would recognize the reality only after he suffered a bloody blow. Unexpectedly, Estoan still maintained his rationality.
Although he regretted not giving more blood to the Kipchak Tiger Division, Ye Mingsheng was very happy to repulse the enemy's attack so easily and immediately asked the soldiers around him: "Who just shot the enemy general? "Just now, Ye Mingsheng saw clearly from the watchtower that the enemy general bravely rushed to the front line in person. The enemy's morale was also boosted by this. At this critical moment, the enemy general was shot dead with one shot. The momentum has also changed from prosperity to decline!
Therefore, this shot is very important. Strict rewards and punishments have always been the core competitiveness of the Fengwu Army, so Ye Mingsheng also wants to reward those who have made this contribution!
Ye Mingsheng's inquiry soon came to an answer. A tall and thin young man came to Ye Mingsheng. Although Ye Mingsheng's expression was very gentle, under Ye Mingsheng's eyes, this young soldier also looked down upon him. He was very reserved... At the same time, Ye Cheng introduced with a smile: "Sir, the enemy general He was killed by him. He called Zhang Guang the sharpshooter of Feihu Camp. Chen Neng, the captain of Feihu Camp, noticed the enemy general just now and asked him to order the enemy general to be shot. Zhang Guang killed the enemy general with just one shot. He was successfully killed!" After saying that, seeing Zhang Guang still standing there blankly, Ye Cheng also gave him a look to remind him: "Why don't Zhang Guang pay homage to the commander-in-chief soon!" Zhang Guang was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then responded. Come over and kneel down to Ye Mingsheng with a bang and say: "Soldier Zhang Guang pays homage to the commander!" Ye Mingsheng smiled and helped Zhang Guang up who was kneeling on the ground and said: "The city wall is two hundred steps away from the enemy position. You are really good at shooting! Tell me how you shot just now!" Faced with Ye Mingsheng's praise, young Zhang Guangxian was both excited and a little shy, but he still mustered up the courage to say: "I was talking about it just now. When I said to shoot the enemy general, I didn't think much about it, I just aimed at him and pulled the trigger, just like hunting wild boars in my hometown in Liaoyang!" Ye Mingsheng smiled when he heard this and asked again: "You are also in Liaoyang Who?" Zhang Guang nodded when he heard this and whispered: "I am from Posuo Mansion, Liaoyang!" After hearing this, Ye Cheng, who had just learned about Zhang Guang's life, saw that Ye Mingsheng was very interested in this and introduced him in a low voice. : "Sir, this Zhang Guang was originally a hunter with his father in Posuo Mansion. He was very good at archery and hunting. After joining the army, he quickly showed his talent in shooting and was recruited into the Feihu Camp for special training... ················" Ye Mingsheng heard this and patted Zhang Guangdao:
"Young man, you have done a great job. Today you have made great achievements. I will promote you to the position of deputy chief of Feihu Camp and reward you with five hundred taels of silver!" As soon as these words came out, all the officers and men on the tower looked at Zhang Guang with excitement in their eyes. It became full of envy. As the only special forces unit of the Fengwu Army, the welfare benefits of Feihu Camp are almost the best among the Fengwu Army. The military attachés of Feihu Camp are generally regarded as one level higher than those of the Fengwu Army. Just like Dutou can be regarded as the commander!
Zhang Guang looks young, only in his early twenties, but he has become the deputy chief of Feihu Camp, and even showed his face in front of the commander. His future prospects are limitless!
In addition to promotion, these 500 taels of silver are also very affordable. According to the Fengwu Army's salary, a county official's annual salary is only more than 100 taels of silver. This 500 taels of silver is enough for a county official to work for three or four years. Got it!
The five hundred taels of silver were taken back to my hometown to buy a house with three entrances, a shop in the city, a paddy field in the field, marry several wives, and live a good life that everyone envied. Zhang Guang's shy face was also the same when faced with Ye Mingsheng's offer. He immediately turned red, and with a pop, he knelt down to Ye Mingsheng again and said very excitedly: "Thank you so much for your grace, Marshal! The younger one will definitely kill more enemies for the Marshal!" After listening to the flattery of his subordinates, he listened at this moment. Ye Mingsheng was surprised to see this young man's simple thanks, so he patted him on the shoulder and said: "Good job, young man! You are a rare talent, and I am very optimistic about your future!" After saying this, Ye Mingsheng said to the crowd again. The officers loudly said: "All officers and men must follow Zhang Guang's example, defend their homeland and kill the enemy bravely, so that the enemy generals and thieves will never come back. When the time comes, my brothers will make great achievements in battle, and I will not hesitate to reward you!" Listening to Ye With Ming Sheng's promise and Zhang Guang as a living example, all the soldiers were very excited, as if they were the next person to be promoted and made a fortune through military exploits. They all looked excited and raised their arms and shouted: "Thank you, Commander! Commander!" Mighty! We will swear allegiance to the commander-in-chief to the death... ··············································· ······Hanyang, Li Mansion, General Li Zhengyong of the Jingchu Army, was pacing anxiously in the manor, but he did not wait long, the housekeeper led someone to him.
The person who came was none other than Ye Pengchao from the Coordination Office Hundred Households. When he saw Ye Pengchao's appearance, Li Zhengyong's eyes suddenly lit up. He didn't care about hospitality and said happily: "Ye Baihu, Sun Chenggong has approved Duan Zhibao. Take over Zhao Zongchang's military power!" Ye Pengchao, who had learned the news a long time ago, smiled and nodded. Seeing this, Li Zhengyong realized that he might be a little rude, and immediately asked Ye Pengchao to sit down and talk.
Sitting down, Li Zhengyong still couldn't control his doubts and asked Ye Pengchao: "Ye Baihu, is it possible that Duan Zhibao took the initiative to apply to succeed Zhao Zongchang and take over military power and leave Hanyang at this time... "..." Although Li Zhengyong did not explain clearly, Ye Pengchao also understood what he meant, and he nodded with a smile under Li Zhengyong's gaze.
Seeing this, Li Zhengyong was mixed with joy and sorrow. He hesitated and said: "Ye Baihu, it is a good thing for General Duan to participate in this matter. With his help, our success will be higher. But I dare to ask Ye Baihu. After the household registration is completed, how does Marshal Ye plan to settle the two of us?" Regarding Li Zhengyong's inquiry, Ye Pengchao was not surprised. He smiled and said: "General Li, you asked this question very well. The reason why Marshal Ye of my family can be so short In just a few years, he led the Fengwu Army to sweep the world, and he relied on fair rewards and punishments to build such a huge foundation!"
"So the answer to your question, General Li, is very simple. Whoever makes more contributions between you and General Duan will be in charge!"
"I wonder if my answer satisfies you, General Li?"
