Standing at the top of Leifeng City, Changsheng looks far ahead. At this time, he did not feel happy. There is no point in occupying an empty city and burning all the food, grass and baggage.
"Military advisor, everything is ready."
Chang Sheng withdrew his gaze and nodded solemnly.
"No need to delay, the army will start immediately to attack the first line of defense!"
He knew very well that if he wasted any more time at this time, the entire offensive would be reversed. At that time, this army of more than 100,000 people will be completely at a disadvantage.
In this surprise attack across the river, no civilians were mobilized at all. The more than 100,000 people only brought ten days' rations. If something unexpected happens, I'm afraid the military's morale will really be shaken.
"How is the construction of the city ladder and catapult going?"
Shen Tuguan, who was standing by, nodded, "Don't worry, military advisor, everything is ready. Now we only need to conquer the front line, and our vast army from Northern Chongqing can invade the south of the Yangtze River."
Without further ado, only 3,000 people were left to garrison Lei Feng City, and the rest of the army headed towards the front line to kill in a hurry.
Three world-famous generals, seriously speaking, there is also a small military strategist from Beiyu called Fulong Damou. This lineup alone is already extremely terrifying.
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"Enemy attack -" a Xishu scout who was watching from the archery tower suddenly shouted with a voice as loud as thunder.
Although he knew it early, the feeling of oppression was still shocking.
Outside the first line of the pass, in the open terrain, the black army of Beiyu came all at once, rolling up dust and sand, covering the sky above their heads.
"As I expected, there was no civilian camp. Those siege equipment were probably built in a hurry after a night's rest and relying on the strength of the people." Yu Wen said calmly, without any panic.
In other words, he has been waiting for this kind of battle for a long time. Today, I got what I wanted.
"Defend the city!" Yu Wen drew his sword and raised it high.
"Defend the city!!"
Around him, the 3,000-strong Xishu guards also roared angrily. Everyone's face has a look of determination.
"The first-line pass was originally a snake road. But Yu Wen built a dangerous pass based on a small town. In other words, if you want to invade the entire Chuzhou from the peninsula, you can only break through the first-line pass in front of you."
"Can you take a roundabout way?" Chang Sheng said calmly and looked at Jiang Meng who was speaking.
Jiang Meng was silent for a while and said, "Military advisor, if we go around in a roundabout way, we may be attacked by the Shu people who will block the way back. You also know that the supply line of our Beiyu army is too long now. The best way is to attack it in one go." A thin line.”
"Of course I know." Chang Sheng nodded, "But what I mean is not that the whole army will go around. It's about assigning 30,000 people to go around and attack Chuzhou."
"Military advisor, this plan is too dangerous. The detour alone will take seven or eight days."
Chang Sheng thought for a while and nodded, "Jiang Meng, you are cautious. This time, as you said, we will focus on attacking the front line."
"Why do I feel that... the military advisor doesn't have much confidence? Don't worry, the defenders this time are only three or four thousand people. They are like a mantis using a chariot as its arm and cannot stop my army. I, Jiang Meng's headquarters, would like to be the leader. The army is in charge of the battle, and within three days, we vow to conquer the front line!"
Chang Sheng rarely smiles. Shen Tu Guan, who was beside him, also handed over his hand.
Jiang Meng breathed out.
Previously, he was completely defeated by the lame people of Xishu. The navy of 20,000 to 30,000 men was almost completely wiped out. No matter what, this time is his chance to regain his prestige and face.
Break through the front line and capture Shu Yuwen alive!
"Military order——" Jiang Meng marched out with his sword in hand.
Not long after, more than 30,000 Beiyu East Route Army quickly gathered over.
"Don't forget that in the water battle of Xiangjiang River, we suffered a huge defeat in Xishu. But I always say that when it comes to fighting on foot, the warriors under me, Jiang Meng, are not afraid of any large army in the world!"
Jiang Meng drew his sword and shouted, "Send my military order, 30,000 Eastern Route Army, begin to surround the pass and attack the city!"
"kill--"
"Roar!"
The vast Beiyudong Route Army, probably to avenge their previous humiliation, pushed their siege equipment and lined up in square formations, ready to knock on the gate at any time.
Jiang Meng was high-spirited and commanded his troops in an orderly manner, pressing forward step by step.
"Brother Shentu, do you know why General Jiang Meng is rated as the fourth most famous general in the world without many great victories?"
Shen Tuguan thought for a while and shook his head.
Chang Sheng smiled and said, "The elites under my lord, such as the Rice Selling Army, the Great Halberd Guards, and even many of the elite Black Armored Army, were all trained by him. In addition, I, Beiyu's infantry training method , also by his own hands. If such a person gets angry, it will be a big disaster for Xi Shu."
Listening, Shen Tuguan's face was slightly excited. If Chang Sheng hadn't mentioned this, he wouldn't have guessed that Jiang Meng had such great abilities.
"I also have confidence in him." Chang Sheng said in a calm voice, "Then, this time, the main attack will be with the old general Jiang Meng, and you and I will be on the left and right wings to cooperate. As the old general said, in three days, Inside, I vow to conquer the front line!"
"I am willing to fight side by side with the little military strategist. I, the three famous generals of Beiyu, should be able to destroy everything."
"Actually, there is a fourth person." Chang Sheng said lightly, "It's a pity that he is in Hebei and cannot be transferred here for the time being."
"But this time, if the three of us cannot defeat Yu Wen, everyone in the world will laugh at you and me. So——"
Chang Sheng's elegant face slowly revealed a hint of murderous intent.
"Plain Chuzhou to the ground and swallow up Western Shu!"
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"General Yu, the city is under attack." A general came over hurriedly.
Yu Wen nodded.
In this current situation, there is not much friction between the two armies, and the real results can be seen directly on the battlefield.
Yu Wen walked to the city gate and his voice was neither urgent nor slow.
"The first-line pass, as its name suggests, is like the word '一'. Although there is only one gate, there is no reserve army behind the three thousand people like me. In other words, if three thousand people like me and these good men guard together, if they die, Three thousand people will die together!"
"Do you dare to fight?"
"Roar!"
The inspiring morale suddenly erupted among the three thousand guards, and countless faces were filled with fearless expressions.
"Everyone performs his duties and sets up a walking and bow camp. If the Beiyu dog comes into range, launch it immediately!"
"Don't use rolling logs and falling rocks. Just wait for the enemy to get on them first, and then use them to defend against the enemy."
Three thousand people could not stop the Beiyu people from ascending first. It won't be long before it turns into an extremely brutal battle to hold on.
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Outside the first line of the city, the last group of civilians to leave numbered about four to five thousand people. The pace of these people was very slow, and many of them were crying bitterly.
This piece of Chuzhou has changed several kings. First he was the king of Chuzhou, then he was the king of Dongling, and now he is the king of Xishu. But only Xishu would treat these mud-legged people as human beings. Not only were they exempted from taxes for more than a year, but they were also taught how to grow rice and weave hemp. Today, many people have surplus food in their homes. When their children grow up, they can also live together like children from wealthy families. Went to school together to study.
"Three thousand... General Yu Wen only has three thousand men. I heard that there are hundreds of thousands of troops in Beiyu, three famous generals in the world." An old scribe who was on his way suddenly turned around and knelt on the ground. Bow in the direction of the front line.
After paying homage, this old man of letters who once held knives and helped write family letters suddenly ran to the roadside, broke off a dead branch, and ran towards the front line.
"Don't stop me, Wang Ye, I want to help General Yu Wen defend the city! I see that all of you are physically strong, and now you are all Shu people. Could it be that you want to tuck your tail between your legs and act like a shrinking old dog?" "
The sound was so loud that many people nearby were unwilling to do so. The front line is not only a barrier to Western Shu, but also their home.
"It is everyone's responsibility to protect our land and borders!"
Not long after, a heroic spirit spread quickly among the thousands of people.
