But he didn't want to think about it. When Anda Khan built the city on the grassland, it was when the Tumut tribe was the most powerful. Was it necessary to defend the city? And no matter what, the Tumut tribe are also nomadic people. From their roots, they cannot defend the city.
It is also because of this that Guihua City is actually more of a symbol and cannot be compared with the strong city in Guan Nei. If it hadn't been for this, Lin Danhan wouldn't have been so frightened when he heard the news that Jianlu was coming to attack.
Furthermore, even if there were some city defense equipment at the beginning, when Huang Taiji led the army, he burned half of the city. Things like city defense can still be kept, even if he does not take them to Liaodong. That will definitely be burned.
However, Jierhalang was a well-known general among the Jianlu after all. After complaining, he realized that complaining was useless, so he immediately used other tactics.
Outside the city, He Renlong gasped and looked at the Jianlu prisoners leaving the city who were either dead or lying on the ground wailing amidst the roar of Folang's cannon. It was not certain that they would survive for long. The city gate was dark. No one could be seen at all. This situation made him breathe a sigh of relief, feeling that the weight on his shoulders was finally a little lighter.
However, according to the city blockade strategy predicted in advance, the defense must continue to be strengthened, and the Jianlu must not be given any chance of breaking out. With this in mind, he passed on the order and continued to arrange things.
At some point, the arrow rain stopped, and a guard reminded He Renlong: "Commander, you see that Jianlu raised a white flag at the top of the city and wants to talk to you."
When He Renlong heard this, he turned around and saw, sure enough, there was a white flag waving on top of the city, and then a Jianlu shouted in Ming Mandarin with a Liaodong accent: "Prince Zheng of the Qing Dynasty asked the Ming army to come out and answer." !”
"Damn it, is there something wrong with Jianlu's brain? At this time, there is nothing else to say. I was ordered to destroy them!" When He Renlong heard this, he immediately yelled, "I'm tired from running. He died and got a military order. It’s not all the fault of these gangs of prisoners, so let them die.”
After saying that, he turned around again and continued to work.
Suddenly, He Renlong's personal guard reminded He Renlong again: "Commander, there is something going on."
When He Renlong heard this, he immediately turned around and saw a few Jianlu holding long shields coming out of the city gate in twos and threes. They were cowering and didn't seem to be coming out to attack the shield array.
"Commander, they should have come out to drag the dead ones back." His personal guard said again when he saw that he didn't speak.
Jianlu had always had this tradition in their wars, and there were even rewards and punishments, requiring Jianlu not to abandon the bodies of their accomplices.
When He Renlong heard this, he said without hesitation: "Shoot me, shoot his mother, and don't give them a chance to move the body!"
After he finished speaking, he shouted to the back: "Where's Donkey Ball? He's dead there. Take advantage of this opportunity and come here quickly."
While talking, the sound of "bang bang bang" sounded again, and the few Jianlu who tried to come out to drag the corpse were either killed or injured, or had to retreat.
On the top of the city, Jierhalang said angrily: "That's enough. This Ming army general is very treacherous and won't be fooled. There's no need to shout."
What he didn't know was that He Renlong had a brain, but not as smart as he thought. He just didn't want to talk to a group of Jianlu who were dying.
When the south gate became quiet, you could hear movement coming from the north gate. The sound of firearms sounded from time to time, which also proved that Jianlu could not rush out of the north gate.
On the top of the city, Jierhalang asked the guards around him in a low voice: "Have you chosen all the people who dare to die?"
"Go back to the master, I've already gone to prepare." His personal guard replied immediately after hearing this.
When Jierhalang heard this, he immediately ordered: "Send the order and let the Qing warriors scold the Ming army!"
Upon hearing this, his personal guards knew that this was a cover-up move, and immediately received military orders.
After a while, on the top of the city, all the Jianlu were shouting curses, and the momentum was quite high.
Listening to this voice, Jierhalang was a little satisfied. The Ming army outside the city probably didn't notice it.
But at this moment, he discovered that the Ming army had four or five long shields as cover, crossed the large shield array, and came towards the city gate.
Standing at a high place, Jierhalang could vaguely see that behind these shields was a Ming army soldier dragging a large bag.
What is this for?
Not only could he not understand, but the prisoners on the top of the city could not figure it out either. For a moment, they were a little curious and looked at these Ming soldiers. Why did they risk being greeted by arrows on the top of the city? This side of the city gate.
"Shoot for me!" No matter what, it was definitely not a good thing. Jierhalang gave the order, and the Jianlu archers on the top of the city immediately started "greeting". Suddenly, the small shield array could not move at all and was immediately suppressed.
When He Renlong on the other side of the big shield formation saw it, he cursed: "What do you guys do for food? Do they burn fire tubes?"
So, on the Ming army's side, the fusiliers and archers began to shoot at the top of the city to cover those comrades.
The pressure was relieved. I saw the Ming Army soldier dragging the big bag, wearing a special glove. He reached into his pocket and grabbed a handful of something. Then he threw it hard. The thing in his hand passed over the shield, clatter. It sprinkled on the grass near the city gate.
Jierhalang on the top of the city could see it clearly and was shocked.
I saw those things with three sharp corners. After landing, one of the sharp corners would always face upward. It was obvious that this kind of thing was used to deal with the cavalry and to stab the horses' feet.
After seeing it clearly, Jierhalang secretly hated the viciousness of the Ming army and immediately issued an order: "Don't leave the city with heavy armored cavalry!"
It turned out that whether he was raising a white flag or letting people pick up the dead bodies, he was just to make room for the armored cavalry. He started to accelerate from the city. Amidst the noise, even if the Ming army discovered it, the war horse had already reached its highest speed. As long as Instead of artillery fire, other bows, arrows, and flintlock bullets would not cause fatal injuries, and they could rush to the Ming army's shield array.
The distance was not far, and the heavy cavalry charging at high speed gave the Ming army only one chance to fire. This gave the Qing Dynasty a great opportunity to break through the shield formation.
However, the Ming army actually deployed triangular spikes. How could the war horses charge them? It is possible to continue charging, but the losses to the Qing Dynasty will be too great, and he cannot afford it! But this battle is different from the past. According to the intention of the Ming army outside the city, it is obvious that they want to block the city gate and wait for the main force to arrive. If that happens, the safety of the entire army will be in question.
When Jierhalang thought about it, he became angry and prepared to send out all the armored heavy cavalry in his hands. He would die, at least to clear a bloody path for the army in the city! Only by rushing out can the army have a way to survive.
Just as he was thinking about it, he saw that the Ming army had actually brought in many more Fran cannons. For a moment, he was dumbfounded: Why was the garrison outside the city so powerful that he could anticipate the enemy at every step?
The Ming army has a lot of Fran cannons. As long as they give it time, they can continue to form their formation. Otherwise, why do you think you can block the city gate?
At this time, Azig had already gone to the top of the city angrily and asked Jierhalang loudly: "Why don't you rush? Even if you die, you can still kill those bright dogs!"
Jirharang's face was pale and he didn't speak. He just pointed outward.
After Azig finished speaking, he himself would brave the arrows and flintlock bullets shot from outside the city. When he looked outside, he suddenly felt a little stupid. I saw at least ten more Fran cannons outside the shield formation outside the city, and it could also be seen that the Ming army continued to add artillery fire. At the same time, in front of the shield formation, all the way to the city gate, the grass was covered with glistening triangular nails.
Seeing this situation, Azige couldn't help but said with great hatred: "Damn it, there are about 5,000 Ming troops outside the city, which is not even half as big as our Qing army. They are trapped in the city to death. It's such a shame and a shame. What a shame and shame." !”
As soon as he heard this, it was like an enlightenment. Jierhalang was so excited that he suddenly came back to his senses. Yes, the Ming army outside the city was only half of the Qing army in the city. They also had to block the north and south gates. of.
Thinking of this, he immediately jumped up excitedly and was almost hit by an arrow from the Ming army. He was so frightened that his bodyguard almost peed his pants: Your Majesty, don't be crazy!
Jirharang himself didn't care, and immediately ordered Azig: "No matter what, send the cavalry to charge and attract the attention of the Ming army. Even if they all die at the gate of the city, the piled up corpses can be used as a wall."
"Okay, damn it!" Azige said with veins popping out on his face and he immediately agreed with a curse.
Ji'erhalang then turned around and ordered to his guards: "Pass this king's military order. All the warriors in the city should find ropes for me to hang down from the city walls and reinforce the two city gates!"
As soon as his bodyguard heard this, he immediately took the order and left in a hurry.
"Okay, okay, let's see how the dog responds!" Azig, who was just about to leave, heard the order and praised it repeatedly, with a look of pride on his already ferocious face.
The many bully the few, it's that simple. I want to block the Qing army in the city, dream!
There is an inertial thinking here. The defenders of the city in the past dynasties have never hung from the top of the city to attack the enemy who is attacking the city. If Azig hadn't reminded him, Jilharang might not have thought of it.
Generally speaking, in a siege, the number of enemies inside the city must be three times greater to achieve the true purpose of siege. This is not unreasonable.
Soon, He Renlong, who was breathing a sigh of relief, suddenly received a report from his soldiers, saying that Jianlu had lowered ropes from the top of the city and was about to hang them from the top of the city. This situation scared him a lot. Just as they were about to come down, with Jianlu's fighting strength, the strategy of blocking the door would definitely fail!
Thinking this, he shouted angrily, and immediately ordered his subordinates who had resumed their duties to patrol the city on light cavalry. When they saw any prisoners hanging down from the city, they were immediately nailed to death under the city wall. They must not let them have any chance to attack. Less becomes more, the opportunity to attack the city gate.
After finishing speaking, he once again led his personal guards and hurried to patrol the city first.
Now that there are enough artillery deployed at the city gate, no matter how hard Jianlu makes a mistake, he will never be able to break out in a short while. The key point right now is the prisoners hanging from the city walls everywhere.
The walls of this Guihua City were not high to begin with. After the destruction led by Huang Taiji, some sections of the walls were even lower. If Jianlu didn't wear armor, he could even jump down directly, so he might be fine.
But this is a war, and they are facing the Ming Dynasty Imperial Army, which is well-equipped and equipped with an endless variety of weapons. If they go out without armor, they are looking for death. Therefore, the prisoners who were carried out of the city were all required to wear armor and carry shields. This determines that Jianlu cannot jump directly.
If we could just jump and nothing would happen, we wouldn't have to fight this battle.
But even so, there are traces of Jianlu hanging down the walls of Guihua City. Even if He Renlong personally leads the army and patrols in circles to stop the attack, it will be a bit too busy.
At this time, more than a hundred mounted soldiers suddenly appeared outside the city and launched a surprise attack on the Ming army. When encountering reinforcements from the Ming army, they immediately retreated, just like a pack of wolves, taking detours and continuing to look for weaknesses on the Ming army's side, and pounced again when they found an opportunity.
Needless to say, this group of Jianlu was the Jianlu led by Ying Erdai and was at the pasture outside the city. When the Ming army first arrived, they were already alarmed. However, they had no chance at the beginning. Now that the Ming army was short of strength, Ying Erdai saw this opportunity and immediately launched an attack on the Ming army, once again containing part of the Ming army's strength.
Although Jianlu was effectively killed, Jianlu left the city regardless of casualties, which made He Renlong, who had insufficient troops, feel a lot of pressure. Even though he took the lead and fought tooth and nail, and even had many arrows hanging on his body, he couldn't stop more and more Jianlu from hanging down from the city.
Those Jianlu who landed safely held shields and did not attack immediately. Instead, they formed a shield wall on the spot to cover the following accomplices as they continued to descend the city wall. One place, two places, three places, under the naturalized city wall, more and more situations like this happen.
He Renlong was helpless. All the available troops had been used. There was no reserve team available, but he still couldn't stop what was happening in front of him. At this time, even on the other side of the city gate, the corpses of the Jianlu and the corpses of the war horses have been piled up very high. The power of the Fran cannon is limited and cannot penetrate the layers of corpses. It is very likely that the Jianlu in the city will be killed. Rushed out from the doorway.
Seeing these situations, He Renlong shouted fiercely: "Damn it, if you want to leave the city, just step over me!"
If he couldn't block Guihua City, he would still be dead even if he went back. He Renlong's nickname was Madman He, and he was not just called him casually.
He shouted, led his guards, braved the rain of arrows, and first attacked a group of forty or fifty Jianlu who had gathered in one place and had begun to move towards the city gate.
At this time, in his heart, he had lost hope in completing this task. Even if he could stop it now, it would be dark soon. With the cover of night, Jianlu would definitely succeed.
However, at this moment, a guard suddenly shouted in surprise.
