Eight hundred soldiers and horses, but it looks like there are eight hundred on the surface.
In fact, there are still 600 soldiers and horses in the car.
The carriage was covered with grain and grass decorations, but it was actually a carriage. There were twelve soldiers in each carriage, and the main purpose of these people was to surprise them.
Pedro IV also did not expect that the Ming Dynasty would actually hide an ambush.
"The Ming army is so despicable! They are the big conspirators!"
Pedro IV cursed in his heart. He always thought that the Ming Dynasty was like fish on the chopping board, but he did not expect that the clown was myself. If I could not steal the chicken but lose the rice, I would probably be arrested by the Ming army.
Thinking that he is still pretending to be a Mongolian, if he is caught by the Ming army, wouldn't his secret be exposed?
No, run away!
After Pedro IV learned that there was an ambush by the Ming army, he immediately chose to escape. This time he brought 3,000 elite troops, but there were still 50,000 troops in the country. With these soldiers and horses, Pedro IV Consider yourself safer.
This sneak attack failed.
When Pedro IV was about to go back, he killed the envoys sent by Wang Baobao and dedicated them to Zhang Dingbian to let him know that he was loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
However, before he could run away, Zhang Songnian spotted him, immediately pulled the translator who was following him over, pointed at Pedro and shouted: "He is Pedro IV, tell him not to run!"
The translator was brought over from the Kingdom of Rashid. The Kingdom of Rashid and the Kingdom of Aragon both belonged to Rome before independence. Their languages are similar. In addition, he can speak Chinese, so he was brought over to serve as a translator.
After hearing Zhang Songnian's words, the translator immediately shouted to Pedro IV: "Pedro IV, are you ready to run away?"
When Pedro IV heard his name being called out by the Ming army, his figure suddenly froze, and then he looked in the direction of Zhang Songnian in disbelief. At this time, Zhang Songnian was covered in blood and his hair was disheveled, as if he had walked out of hell. The devil made Pedro IV tremble with fear.
How did he know he was Pedro IV?
Ah, no, he is deceiving me.
Pedro IV suddenly woke up and quickly turned around and ran away, but before he could run, a spear was nailed to his feet.
At this time, Zhang Songnian's hand had been replaced by a crossbow, and the arrow was aimed at the back of Pedro IV.
Zhang Songnian didn't need to speak, the translator understood what he was going to do, and shouted at Pedro IV: "Pedro IV, kneel down immediately and raise your hands to surrender, otherwise today will be your death!"
At this time, Pedro IV did not dare to move.
And he raised his hand very decisively and said quickly: "Dear General of the Ming Dynasty, I am Pedro IV, and I am here to protect you!"
After listening to the translation, Zhang Song immediately laughed.
This guy was still talking hard even when he was about to die.
Protect?
Are you so damn good at using arrows to protect yourself?
Zhang Songnian felt that the king was so panicked that he was talking indiscriminately. If he hadn't been of some use, Zhang Songnian would be ready to chop off his head with a knife!
Pedro IV was captured, and the three thousand elites he brought... there are now twenty-three left, and the others have been killed by the Ming army.
The depressed transport team soldiers were speechless. I have just started to warm up, but you can't do it?
This battle was too much to enjoy!
With just a few heads, what kind of merit can he achieve?
Even if you capture a king, you won't get much credit.
Zhang Songnian is equally depressed... I just want to make a contribution, and you just do this for me?
The depressed Zhang Songnian didn't want to think that his contribution was only so small, so he simply stopped doing nothing and prepared to fight against the Kingdom of Aragon.
Originally, Zhang Songnian wanted to use the living Pedro IV to claim credit, but now it seems that the living Pedro IV has another role: to defraud the Kingdom of Aragon.
Such tricks were very common in wars in the Central Plains, usually when generals or governors or governors of a region were captured.
But now to seize the king of a country to earn the city gate, this is the first time Songnian has done this.
And he has to control this matter with one hand, so you can imagine how difficult it is.
Zhang Songnian was very nervous, but he also told himself in his heart: "Maybe... it will be easier."
No matter whether it is easy or difficult, he, Zhang Songnian, must do it. Otherwise, when will he have to wait until the next opportunity to make such a meritorious service?
…
Dressed up in disguise, he threatened Pedro IV and asked him to act according to his orders.
Zhang Songnian asked the translator to tell Pedro IV: "You have committed a capital crime by trying to sneak attack the Ming Dynasty's transport team. Now I give you a chance to redeem yourself and perform meritorious service. Maybe you can also get the Ming Dynasty's forgiveness so that he can live."
However, such an opportunity to live required him to betray his country. Naturally, Pedro IV found it difficult to agree. However, thinking that he would die if he did not agree... Pedro IV became entangled.
After being entangled in this way all the way to the capital of the Kingdom of Aragon, Pedro IV did not get out of the entanglement.
Zhang Songnian was right next to Pedro IV. He looked at him with a fierce expression. The translator also had the same attitude. He warned Pedro IV severely: "Let me tell you, everything will be done as we agreed." , if you dare to say one more thing, I will let you die without a burial place!"
Pedro IV was captured by Zhang Songnian. He now had some understanding of the Ming army. He didn't want to mention anything in terms of combat effectiveness. He just felt that the translator was a good candidate to utilize.
The Ming army did not speak their language and relied entirely on this interpreter to communicate. Pedro IV did not want to be the king of subjugation. He believed that if he did not act, there would really be no chance of a comeback.
Pedro IV quickly said to the translator what he had prepared for a long time: "Brother, you are following the Ming army and you are just an translator. But if you help me at this time, I can make you king and we will govern Allah together." Gong...I will give you half of Aragon, and at the same time support you to go to Rashid and make you the monarch of Rashid."
"..."
The translator looked at Pedro IV in surprise.
They're about to hit your doorstep, why didn't you tell me earlier?
Zhang Songnian was also puzzled. He didn't know what Pedro IV was talking about with the translator, so he asked directly: "What did he say?"
The translator will not betray Zhang Songnian, not because he is not tempted by interests, but because Ming's threat makes him scared.
Thinking of the huge warships moored one after another on the coastline of Rashid Kingdom, I suddenly lost the desire to be a king.
What's the use of being a king?
Wouldn’t he still become a prisoner of Ming Dynasty in the end?
He is very aware of the strength of the Ming Dynasty. If he betrays now, he is really not far from death.
Therefore, the translator told Zhang Songnian the truth: "He said, let me help him so that he can get rid of your control, general."
"..."
Zhang Songnian was also very speechless.
This Pedro IV is really stupid.
It’s only now that you think about winning over people’s hearts. Don’t you think it’s a bit late?
"I'm convinced too. This guy has no brains... How did he become the king on the spot?"
Zhang Songnian nodded and said to the translator: "You have made a great contribution this time. When the time comes, I will report it to the commander-in-chief of the Ming Dynasty and give you the reward you deserve. I will try my best to help you get a household registration in the Ming Dynasty. If you succeed, you will They are my people of the Ming Dynasty."
Become a citizen of the Ming Dynasty?
The translator was overjoyed when he heard Zhang Songnian's promise.
Is there anything more joyful than getting the household registration of Ming Dynasty?
"Please rest assured, general, I will never betray you and your army, let alone the Ming Dynasty!"
Then, the translator looked at Pedro IV fiercely: "Please put away your unrealistic fantasies. If you want to save your life, you'd better follow the instructions given to you by General Ming!"
"..."
Could it be that the chips you gave me weren’t enough?
Pedro IV wanted to press harder, but was stopped by the translator. The short blade in the translator's hand had been drawn out. If Pedro IV made any unnatural move, the translator would pierce his neck with a knife.
It’s over!
There is really no chance now.
The helpless Pedro IV could only follow Zhang Songnian's previous promise and trick him into opening the city gate: "Open the door for me quickly!"
The Aragonese soldiers on the city wall had already seen Pedro IV, especially when they saw the baggage convoy stretching hundreds of meters behind. They thought that Pedro IV had succeeded in the sneak attack and now he had won and returned to the throne.
Hearing Pedro IV's words, the soldiers on the city wall quickly opened the city gate to welcome their king's arrival.
However, they welcomed not only their king, but also the army of the Ming Dynasty. After all the soldiers and horses entered the city, Zhang Songnian immediately controlled Pedro IV and occupied the palace. After the translator and Pedro IV With the help of the emperor, they quickly occupied the entire royal capital.
Pedro IV looked at the walls of his royal city, and the Ming Dynasty flag was flying. The accumulated wealth was distributed to the people by the Ming army. His soldiers soon separated from him, and all the wealth was lost in an instant. Everything was reduced to nothing, and he... only had one life left behind.
At this time, Pedro IV regretted: "Why did I only bring 3,000 people with me? The Ming sergeant was insidious and deliberately set a trap for me to fall into!"
He blamed himself for not leading enough troops, and at the same time he also hated the envoys.
If it weren't for them, how could he offend Ming Dynasty? Now I have gained nothing, not to mention my own country.
Pedro IV already knew that the Western Yuan Dynasty not only sent envoys to Aragon, but the Valois Dynasty also sent envoys. However, the envoys to Valois were sent directly to the Ming Dynasty by Charles V. Because of this , Daming guessed that Pedro IV wanted to cooperate with Wang Baobao, so he became more vigilant.
But in the final analysis, Pedro IV was still greedy for profit. If it weren't for greed, how could he have ended up like this? If he tied up the envoys sent by Wang Baobao and handed them over to the Ming Dynasty like Charles V, how could the Ming Dynasty regard him as an enemy?
In the final analysis, I am still too greedy!
Damn the Westerners, they are all liars.
Zhang Songnian also became famous in this battle.
It only took 1,400 troops to destroy a country with an army of 50,000. One can imagine the danger involved.
Lan Yu looked at the battle report that Zhang Dingbian handed him. It recorded the whole process in a few words, but he could see Zhang Songnian's courage between the lines. He handed the letter to Zhang Dingbian, and then praised him: "Colonel Zhang Songnian has If you are brave and resourceful, you can worship the general!"
The people under him worked quickly and made great achievements. Zhang Dingbian also felt proud and said with a wide smile: "I think so too, this guy has two brushes, General Lan, we What to do next?”
"Hit Wang Baobao!"
Lan Yu's eyes narrowed, and she clenched her fists and said, "Wang Baobao thinks that as long as his artillery has a farther range than ours, he can stop our army's attack? What a dream!"
Zhang Dingbian said: "We have thought about how to solve this matter. Their artillery has a long range, and we also have other magic weapons, don't we? Then the rocket launcher will be fine. I have asked. It doesn't matter if we add more gunpowder. Ours The barrel will hold up.”
This is Zhang Dingbian’s solution. Lan Yu thinks it makes sense, but he doesn’t want to use it this way: “It’s okay to increase the amount of gunpowder, but the damage to the barrel is too serious and the service life will be reduced. It is not easy. If the pressure on transportation is increased because of such a trivial matter, it is not worth it. People in China will still say that we are incapable."
What do we rely on to fight today?
It's human!
The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were invincible and unstoppable, partly because of their excellent weapons, but everyone believed that winning a war relying on weapons was a shame for a general. If everything relied on advanced weapons, what would sergeants do? Wouldn't it be possible to just pull a group of people onto the battlefield and win a great victory?
Hearing Lan Yu speak so confidently, Zhang Dingbian became curious: "So tell me, how do you want to fight? In order to deal with our attack, Wang Baobao has been preparing for a long time. The city walls are covered with artillery, and the range is longer than our artillery. If you go further, there is no advantage at all if you charge hard."
"Without an advantage, can't we fight?"
Lan Yu looked at Zhang Dingbian and was very proud: "You will watch the battle tomorrow and let you see how I fight!"
We will face each other and I am not your opponent, but when it comes to other things, you are not my opponent!
Zhang Dingbian saw Lan Yu was so confident and didn't say anything else.
He wanted to see how Lan Yu fought.
…
Although Wang Baobao in the city is not having a good time now, at least the last bit of the kingdom has been defended.
It has been five years since I came to Rome, and the same has happened since I made Byzantium my capital.
Wang Baobao has been in Byzantium for five years, spent so much money and raised so many people. Isn’t this just for today?
The artillery has a longer range than the Ming army, which has blocked the Ming army's attack. As long as there are enough artillery shells and gunpowder, Wang Baobao is confident to stop the Ming army outside the city.
However, they can only fight to defend the city. Once they get out of Byzantium and confront the Ming army, Meng Yuan is still no match.
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However, it is not easy to reach today's confrontation. We can only hope that the Ming army's supplies cannot keep up with consumption, and then wait for the Ming army to retreat on its own.
Being so passive in fighting is not what Wang Baobao wants to see, but he has no choice. Now it is the limit of what he can do.
Just as Wang Baobao was thinking about what he should do next, Timur walked into the palace in a panic. When he saw Wang Baobao, he quickly said: "Go and have a look on the city wall. The Ming Dynasty is doing something wrong again. If it is discovered, If the army succeeds, the range advantage of our artillery will be lost."
