nucmednet Chapter 382 Divide
Chapter 382 Divide
In Shangjun City, fierce street fighting was in full swing.
Although the weapons in Shan Ning's hands were advanced, Zhao Hong's coalition forces had a large number of small-caliber artillery pieces that were easy for one person to carry.
Under such powerful firepower suppression and the enemy's human wave tactics, the situation gradually became unfavorable to Yan Ruxiang's side.
The coalition forces advanced like a surging tide, the dense artillery roar was deafening, and smoke filled every street.
Although Yan Ruxiang's army fought desperately, they were outnumbered and soon fell into trouble.
"We can't go on like this, we must retreat!"
Yan Ruxiang looked at the chaotic battle situation in front of him, feeling helpless and unwilling.
He gritted his teeth and gave the order to retreat.
Under his command, the soldiers withdrew from Shangjun City in an orderly manner.
After Darasimbu led his army into the city, the first thing he did was to search for a workshop that made weapons.
After a careful search, they successfully seized a large amount of materials for making weapons.
"Quick, report this news to the King of Zhenbian!"
Darasimbu shouted excitedly, with greed glittering in his eyes.
After this battle, Qi Guanlie deeply realized the power of thermal weapons.
When he learned that Daraxinbu was searching the production workshop and had already gained some results, he immediately rushed over with his men.
"Is this where they produce weapons?"
Qi Guanlie asked with a frown, a hint of doubt in his tone.
"Yes, the weapons they make are still not as good as ours, but when people from Dingbian City arrive, this will be our new manufacturing base."
Darasimbu said proudly.
When Qi Guanlie heard Dara Xinbu say that the weapons here were not as good as what he already had, he instantly lost interest.
He said calmly: "Send someone to guard here and wait for the arrival of the people before talking." At this moment, what he was thinking about was how to gain more benefits for himself in the land distribution in Shangjun.
As for Zhao Hong, when he learned the news that Shangjun had been captured, he instantly felt much happier.
During this period, the materials for making gunpowder and cannons in Dingbian City were almost exhausted. If this continued, he would not be able to continue to supply artillery shells.
After learning that Shangjun had materials for making gunpowder, he immediately led his men to Shangjun.
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Kangba was extremely sad when he learned of Sai Jinzhu's death.
But then he heard the good news that Shangjun was conquered, and Zhao Hong promised to give the land north of Shangjun as war compensation, and his mood improved.
First of all, Dingbian City was also included as compensation, but he did not know that Zhao Hong had given Dingbian to Daraxinbu.
So he once again called together all the people in the tribe to discuss how to consolidate their rights and interests in the occupied land.
All of this was observed by several local leaders of the tribe, who were extremely anxious because they all wanted to get a piece of the pie in the distribution of benefits.
Li Ruxin controlled 20,000 military slaves and 50,000 young and strong men and women in the tribe, making it the second largest tribe among the Di people.
In order to swallow up the land of Shangjunbei in one go, he joined forces with several other Tu ethnic leaders.
One was called Changwang and the other was called Gouqiu.
The power of the two of them is almost the same as Li Ruxin's. The number of military slaves is 30,000, and the total population of the tribe is about 50,000.
"Great Chief, our population is now extremely large. I have joined forces with Changwang and others, and together with the tribe's population, we have a total of 150,000. We are ready to take over the land of Shangjun."
Li Ruxin said to Kangba anxiously.
After listening to Li Ruxin's words, Kangba thought to himself: If there were no annoying guys around me, it would be what I want.
So, he said, "I feel relieved now that Chief Li has said so. The land there is rich in resources, and Qi Guanlie said in his letter that he would also let his family go with him."
Li Ruxin originally felt that his number of people was slightly insufficient, but now that he learned that the Qi Guan tribe would also be going together, he felt that this was the best thing.
"Since Lord Qi said he wants to go, that's a good idea. Let's get ready and set off once we're done."
Changwang and Gouqiu, who accompanied Li Ruxin to the king's tent, felt particularly relieved when they heard that there was a clear result.
After all, Shangjun has been occupied now, and many places are about to become ownerless land. They all want to go there as soon as possible, find suitable pastures for themselves, and take root and develop there.
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Daraxinbu is a direct descendant of Darawuerbu. Daigongshan reported the situation of Dingbian City to the royal court.
When the noble chieftains heard the news, they were immediately outraged, especially about Dara Xinbu's surrender. They directly pointed the finger at Dara Wuerbu, trying to force him to step down.
Unexpectedly, news came from Shangjun that Daraxinbu's army had successfully captured Shangjun City and that the city would be taken over by his army.
At first, Connicada wanted to get Dingbian City. Zhao Hong saw that Liang State sent troops but did not put in much effort, and especially did not dare to offend the Great Zhou, so he let Qi Guanlie take over Dingbian City and the land outside Shangjun.
The Shangjun City was taken over by Daraxinbu.
In fact, Zhao Hong valued Qi Guanlie very much and hoped that his army could take over Yanzhou together with him.
When Conikoda learned about this, she was extremely dissatisfied. After all, she had worked hard for Zhao Hong, but in the end, she didn't get any benefits at all.
So he attempted to take control of Dingbian City by force, after all, Kan Laxian was stationed there at that time.
"General Conicoda, if you want to gain more benefits, I give you two choices. Either you come with me to Yanzhou and together we will bring Qin territory under our sphere of influence; or I give you another choice, which is to capture Dingxi City."
Zhao Hong looked at Conicoda with sharp eyes, and there was a hint of oppression in his tone.
Dingxi City was a good place, but it was Sima Yan's territory at the time. Zhao Hong's move was tantamount to asking him to go to war with Sima Yan.
After hearing this, Konikoda couldn't help but hesitate.
"Why? With our current equipment, will it be difficult to capture Dingxi City?"
Zhao Hong asked dissatisfiedly, frowning, his eyes revealing his dissatisfaction with Conikoda's hesitation.
"Your Majesty, to be honest, we in Liang Kingdom recognize your current status and position. But you can't burn your bridges after crossing them!"
Conikoda wanted to express his dissatisfaction loudly, but he was worried that this would make him an enemy of the Zhao family, so he softened his tone in the end.
"Look at your little achievements. What's so good about Dingbian City? It's just a gateway to the northeast, while Dingxi City is the key gateway for your Liang Kingdom to the Great Zhou. How can the benefits here be compared to Dingbian City?"
Zhao Hong's words were full of temptation and incitement.
How could Conikoda not understand Zhao Hong's words? However, the Qiang people had also been eyeing this place for a long time, but eventually chose to give up. Now it is the Sima family that is in charge.
"I don't know what the prince's next plan is?"
Konikoda asked cautiously, his eyes full of exploration and expectation.
"Take Chang'an City and I will become the master of Qin!"
Zhao Hong looked in the direction of Yanzhou and said proudly, with ambition flashing in his eyes.
"So...what will we get then?"
Conikoda did not give up and continued to ask questions. He was eager to know how much benefit he could gain from Zhao Hong's grand plan.
"I gave Dingbian City to Qi Guanlie because it is the only way to reach their tribe. And the three places adjacent to you, including Dingxi, I will give them to you at that time."
Zhao Hong drew a huge pie, and his tone seemed as if these places were already in his pocket.
The promise Zhao Hong made was so tempting that it was impossible for Conikoda not to be tempted.
"Okay, I will accompany the prince south and station troops in Yanzhou first."
Konikoda seemed to have used up all his strength, finally made up his mind, and spoke with a firm attitude.
In fact, Yanzhou already had the army of Kangnikada from Liang State, and this time when he came to Shangjun, he only brought 10,000 people.
More importantly, he did not give his all when attacking Yanzhou, which was one of the important reasons why Zhao Hong was unwilling to hand over Dingbian City to him.
Another key reason is that Zhao Hong wanted to keep Liang State tightly on his front line to help his own ambitions.
Qi Guanlie and part of Dara Xinbu's troops were left in Shangjun City, while the rest of the army followed Zhao Hong to Yanzhou.
Daraxinbuben did not go to Yanzhou, and all his troops were taken over and managed by Zhao Hong.