Zhao Tai heard someone speak, but he was extremely happy, "Since you have been there, can you tell me about the situation in the city?"
When the young man saw that Zhao Tai was handsome and well-groomed, and not as ferocious as other officers, he became more courageous.
"The villain wants to say it, but I don't know what my husband wants to ask?" the young man said.
Zhao Taidao: "What did you see when you went to Pi County? Do you know how many soldiers and horses there are in the city?"
The young man shook his head, "When I go to Pi County, I just carry loads of firewood or catch hares to exchange for some salt in the city. But I don't know how many soldiers and horses there are in the city!"
Zhao Tai frowned, "Then when was the last time you went to Pi County?"
"Three days ago, a lot of troops came to Pi County some time ago. They went around to collect food, robbed villages, and said they were going to go on an expedition! I didn't dare to go near Pi County. Until not long ago, I heard that the troops in Pi County had left, and there was no one at home. After eating salt, I picked up a load of firewood and went to the city to exchange for salt!"
The situation the young man said was similar to what Zhao Tai knew. The Mongolian army gathered in Pi County in May and moved south in early June. Now the city's defenses should be relatively empty.
Zhao Tai then asked: "What did you see after you entered the city?"
The young man said in frustration: "Reply to my husband, I am at the gate of the city and did not go in!"
Wu Xian asked: "Why didn't you go in?"
Seeing that he was frightened again, Zhao Tai said warmly: "Keep talking!"
The young man continued: "The villain was carrying dry firewood, but he was robbed by the Mongols as soon as he entered the city. The firewood was robbed and could not be exchanged for salt, so the villain went back."
Zhao Tai was shocked, there were still Mongols in the city.
Seeing that Zhao Tai couldn't find any more clues, he asked someone to give the young man some money and said, "Take the money and go."
Several people took the money, thanked them profusely, and then almost ran away.
For them, no matter the Jin army, the rebel army, or the Mongolian army, they are all dangerous.
After the people ran away as if fleeing, Zhao Tai said in a deep voice: "Brother, there are still Mongols in the city. Let's move faster so that they are prepared and it will be difficult to fight!"
"Humph, the Mongols' field battles are okay, but the defense of the city can only be said to be average!" Wu Xian said this, but he waved his riding whip.
At that moment, the 15,000 Han troops accelerated, trotted forward, and rushed directly towards Pi County.
At this time, the army was rushing forward, and a faint alarm bell sounded in the distance.
When Zhao Tai heard that it was coming from the front, he immediately shouted loudly, "Go ahead at full speed!"
When the soldiers heard the sound, the soldiers immediately took long strides, like a giant python, and shot toward Pi County.
Not long after, the city wall of Pi County was in sight. The defenders on the city discovered traces of the Han army and sounded the alarm. The soldiers inside the city hurried to the city, while the soldiers outside the city burned the ships on the canal and then hurriedly retreated to the city.
Zhao Tai led his troops from the west and saw that Pi County was located on the east bank of the canal. The wide canal would become an obstacle to the siege.
At this time, before Zhao Tai could speak, Wu Xian had already ordered, "Cavalry go out and seize the ferry!"
Nearly a thousand Han cavalry immediately galloped forward and rushed to the canal to shoot. The Mongolian troops who were unable to withdraw in time were shot to death, and the rest fled into the city in panic.
As soon as these Mongolian troops entered the city, the suspension bridge was pulled up on the city, and people gradually appeared on the city wall. The guard force seemed to be quite sufficient.
Zhao Tai frowned, "It seems that when Kuoduan went south, he still had a hand in hand to prevent us from attacking Shandong!"
Wu Xiandao: "There are not many Mongolians in Shandong. Most of them were taken away by Kuo Duan. There shouldn't be many Mongolians in the city. They are mainly Li Fen's troops! Li's army was severely damaged by the Song army two years ago. Now its strength is He probably hasn’t recovered yet!”
After hearing his words, Zhao Tai said in a deep voice: "This Pi County must be captured no matter what! Only by taking Pi County can we clear out the Mongolian army on the north bank of the Huaihe River without any worries!"
Wu Xiandao: "Then prepare to attack the city!"
Zhao Taidao: "Before attacking the city, send someone to the city to inform you!"
"My dear brother, do you want to surrender?" Wu Xia said: "There are Mongols in the city, I'm afraid it will be difficult!"
Zhao Taidao: "This Pi County is where the Mongolian army gathered when they went south. There are probably enough supplies in the city, and there are Mongolians in charge. It is definitely impossible to win it without bloodshed! What I mean is that it is routine practice to give the people in the city The Han soldiers made a choice and at the same time showed the banner of their brother Hengshangong, which gave the defenders a sense of fear and helped us attack the city!"
Wu Xian said: "I am afraid that my banner cannot deter the Mongolian army, so it is better to use the banner of the wise brother. After all, you are the one who poisoned Tuo Lei and planned to retreat from the nest! In Mongolia, your reputation is probably more than I want it big!”
Wuxian is one of the Nine Dukes of the North, and he is somewhat famous among the Mongolian army.
After the last conversation between Zhao Tai and Wang Wentong, they formulated a strategy of low-key development and silently making a fortune.
Now Zhao Tai's power is very weak and can be easily destroyed, so he must keep a low profile and not let people, especially the Mongols, pay too much attention to him.
Zhao Tai shook his head quickly, "I was using a trick, now I'm attacking the city, my brother's signboard is more effective!"
Seeing this, Wu Xian smiled and said: "Okay! Then use my banner to inform you!"
Although the Mongolian army almost crippled the Jin army in the battle of Sanfeng Mountain, and the Jin Kingdom no longer threatened Mongolia, Kuaduan still left 300 Mongolian soldiers and 5,000 Li troops to guard Pi County.
The five thousand Mongolian troops in Pi County were stationed in the city. They were at ease at first, but suddenly they heard the news that there was an invasion of the army.
At this time, all the soldiers in the city went to the city to prepare for the battle, and the officers also came to the top of the city. They happened to see more than 10,000 people coming from the west of the canal.
This shocked the Mongolian troops on the city, but then the generals became angry. The only ones coming from the west were the Jin soldiers.
Instead of waiting to die in Henan, those flocks of birds dared to cross the Yellow River to die. They were simply ignored.
At this time, Tutuohar, a Mongolian Qianhu in the city, was standing at the top of the city looking out, wondering who was so brave and not afraid of death, when he saw a group of enemy soldiers rowing over.
Seeing this, the defenders on the city immediately drew their bows and arrows, aiming at the soldiers on the boat.
Tutuohaer waved his hand, "Keep them close!"
At this time, the ship stopped when it was dozens of steps away from the city wall. The soldiers on the ship shouted loudly: "Listen to the defenders on the city. Duke Hengshan of Dajin has raised 50,000 troops to seize Pi County. There are people in the city who have abandoned the dark and surrendered to the light. Hengshan We will definitely treat you well, and those who kill Mongolians and come to vote will be rewarded heavily!"
When Tuotuohaer heard this, he became furious and immediately yelled, "Fire the arrow!"
Arrows rained down from the city head, and the soldiers on the boat quickly raised their shields and rowed back in a hurry.
"My lord! The defenders in the city refuse to surrender. Shoot us with arrows!" the returning soldiers reported.
Zhao Tai and Wu Xian looked at each other and said in a deep voice: "Brother, prepare to attack the city!"
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