nucmednet Chapter 206 Luancheng is besieged
Chapter 206 Luancheng is besieged
"Being alive is better than anything else..." Hou Lin's low voice echoed in the silent prison yard.
No one dared to say anything about this devil who had been reborn.
After eating and drinking in prison, Hou Lin found a piece of linen, wrapped himself in it and walked out.
The prisoners following behind followed suit and were all wrapped in sackcloth as they went out. The men in sackcloth led the way on the street, followed by the swordsmen of the ? tribe.
"We need masks, all made of silver. They're for our faces when we're alive, and for our funeral expenses when we're dead."
"Full face or half face?"
Xia Shao, who was following Shi Li and was his confidant, asked casually.
"Do you even need to ask this? Be comprehensive!"
How could Shi Li be stingy after getting Hou Lin?
"Ten thousand sets of face ornaments are not cheap. Are you really willing to spend that? Just half a face, and use the pockmarked face underneath."
There was still no expression on his face, but it was clear that Hou Lin was very human and not as cold-blooded as the legend said.
After two days of recuperation, the injuries on Hou Lin's face have improved. The doctor advised not to drink alcohol, but he was not the kind of person who would listen to the doctor's advice. He just drank meat and wine, so he did whatever he wanted!
"Brother Hou, I received an order to go to Luancheng. Are you willing to come with me?"
"Everything goes with me!"
Hou Lin was weak and his injuries had not yet healed. Since Shi Li asked this, he did not hesitate.
The route they chose was to go through Niangzi Pass and head straight to Jing County, but they took a detour to Luancheng a few dozen miles outside the city.
Luancheng is in danger.
Zhao County sent 5,000 government soldiers to provide assistance.
Ten thousand troops from Dingzhou came to the rescue of Jingxian.
With 100,000 people in the city and more than 10,000 people outside the city, there is no need to worry about invading enemies.
However, the affairs of Dingzhou County made Li Xin a little worried.
"You say they will come and fight us tomorrow?"
Li Xin found Jiao Fafa and asked worriedly.
"Cheng Jushu will definitely follow us after he finds that Anping is deserted. They will either hold their ground or flee, and they will definitely not attack Luancheng."
Jiao Fafa saw that Li Xin was a little anxious and said comfortingly.
"Yes, sir, won't we know everything after tomorrow's battle?"
Yuchi Baowei said disapprovingly.
I have been with Li Xin and have fought in countless battles, but I have never seen him so worried. I don’t know why, but this time Li Xin was a little too worried.
"I hope I'm just being overthinking. Let's see tomorrow!"
Li Xin sighed and went back to his room to rest.
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Zhang Xiaosi intercepted a piece of intelligence in Dingzhou County that Li Xin led his troops to Luancheng, and heard that Luancheng was besieged by more than 100,000 Jin troops.
"This is good news. Let's set off early tomorrow and go to Henan Road to occupy a piece of territory."
Looking at the intelligence sent to him, Zhang Xiaosi was very pleased with himself.
"There are over 7,000 prisoners captured in Dingzhou County. What will happen to them if we leave?"
Kashna approached cautiously and asked.
"Kashina, I am from the Central Plains. I will eventually establish my own power in the Central Plains. When our power is strong enough, those royal people will negotiate with you for territory. This Dingzhou County is the best example."
"I understand, Marshal!"
"Not only you, but you must also make the people and captives of Dingzhou County understand that what we are doing today is something their fathers never did. As long as they are willing to do it with us, their descendants will enjoy endless blessings."
Kashna was not from the Central Plains, and he seemed to understand what Zhang Xiaosi said. He looked at the soldiers in the tent, as if they were asking him for help.
Lieutenant General Xing Buhua fled to the Northern Desert with Zhang Xuegeng. He is now nearly sixty years old. If he had not been given the task in an emergency, he really would not be willing to get involved in this mess.
"Marshal, I will follow General Kashna for a while."
Xing Buhua said with a fist clasped, a helpless smile on his face.
There is no general in Shu, Liao Hua is the vanguard! When will it be the turn of a civilian official to persuade people to surrender?
The next day, Zhang Xiaosi's army was preparing to set off. At this time, he remembered the matter of prisoners of war and temporarily decided to leave 5,000 people behind to guard the city with Lieutenant General Xing Buhua.
More than 30,000 men, accompanied by six infantry guns, crossed the river along the eastern road and arrived at the Luan city wall.
Given the height and hardness of the city walls built in Luancheng, it would be difficult for ordinary siege weapons to break through in a short period of time.
Therefore, the attack launched by Lu Zhi in the southwest corner was like scratching an itch for Luancheng.
However, Zhang Xiaosi, who came from the north bank with six infantry guns, suddenly changed the situation of the battle.
At that time, in order to resist the men coming from Lu Zhi, Ma Biao transported the only four remaining infantry guns to the West Camp for defense, and the ten mortars of the Sharp Knife Battalion were also taken out to fight.
It can be said that Luancheng was too hasty at the time, especially the independent regiment, all of which were sent out.
This is mainly because there is no one like Zhao Sheng who has the final say in Luancheng, and Li Shuya is pregnant, so she is not good at predicting emergencies.
Today, everyone's focus is on the war in the southwest.
"Princess, there are enemies at our north gate, about 30,000 of them. They have artillery and have blown up our city gate."
Zhou Tong is now a county lieutenant. He did not go directly to guard the city gate. When he learned the news about the north gate, the first place he went to was the princess's mansion.
"Do my father and the magistrate know about this?"
Li Shuya was not panicked when she heard this, and asked with concern.
"The magistrate accompanied the prince to the South Gate. Today they are guarding the South Gate and the West Gate."
"Are there any reserve troops? Call them to fight at the North Gate!"
"We have already notified the workshop security and newly recruited laborers. Approximately 20,000 people have gone to the north gate."
There is no problem with the defense of 20,000 people. The biggest worry is the artillery, and the weapons of the security personnel are mostly five-shot shotguns, and there is not a single grenade.
"Send out the Princess's personal guards."
"Your Highness, this is impossible. There are only 200 guards in the mansion now. When my son-in-law left, most of them were taken away. Mao Wang must stay with you."
Zhou Tong was getting a little anxious. Zhao Sheng had handed over the security of Luancheng to him and had reminded him many times that the Princess's Mansion should be the top priority.
"My personal guards have better weapons now, otherwise it would be difficult to resist the enemies at the north gate."
"I will send the Luancheng government soldiers out first. The personal guards should not move for the time being."
Seeing Zhou Tong leaving in a panic, Li Shuya called Mao Wang.
"Come with me to the north gate to see how serious the situation is and why they have siege weapons."
Mao Wang knew that the war was dangerous and wanted to speak out to stop the princess.
"Hurry up and gather the guards."
The princess was about to go out, which was a big deal. Mao Wang had to hold back his words of dissuade her. He knew the princess's temper and she would be unhappy if things were delayed. After all, he did not have Zhou Tong's courage.
The guards gathered quickly. Li Hongniang used to be a personal maid. Although she was recently promoted to be a greenhouse worker, she still needed to accompany Li Shuya when she went out.
As we approached the north gate, we could hear the sounds of shells falling into the city and bombs exploding.
"Miss, let's go back. The cannon made by my uncle is very powerful. I don't know how it fell into the hands of the enemy."
"What are you afraid of? They're just a few cannons. Do they have eyes?"
Li Shuya knew the performance of the artillery. The infantry artillery itself had a short range, and the walls of Luancheng were high, so it was difficult for the artillery shells to cross over and get in. Therefore, she was not afraid at all.
The closer you get to the city gate, the louder the sound of the artillery shells, and from time to time there are artillery shells flying over the city wall.