By this time, the moat had been filled in for a long time, enough to be used for siege. In addition, a section of the moat was filled in in the other two directions. Now the Houjin army could besiege the city of Arthur from three directions.

When Niu Mantun withdrew to the camp, Niu Mantun felt soaked with sweat and was very uncomfortable. Looking at the other people's faces, they all look like they will live after the catastrophe.

Before they could express their feelings, a group of Jurchens came over in a crowd. Although Niu Mantun didn't know this person, he also knew that this was a nobleman. Hurriedly stood up straight, and motioned for Zhang Liang and them to follow.

The man approached and said, "I can see it all, you are doing a good job." What is your name? ”

Niu Mantun bowed down and said: "The small one is the Han Army Banner, called Niu Mantun." ”

The man said "um" and didn't say anything more, just turned in other directions. It seems that he didn't come to praise Niu Mantun on purpose, just passing by. However, the others still looked at Niu Mantun with envious eyes. After all, if someone knows his name, maybe there will be good luck in the future!

Niu Mantun thought about it in his heart, knowing that he probably wouldn't get any benefits. Sighing secretly, he beckoned everyone to go back and rest. At this time, these people have experienced a high level of mental stress, they are already exhausted, and they just want to fall asleep.

After Niu Mantun slept for a while, it was already noon when he woke up. After the hungry Niu Mantun got up, he wanted to go to the back camp to collect food. Out of the tent, Niu Mantun listened attentively, only to hear the sound of guns in the distance was rapidly weakening, and it seemed that the morning's fighting was over.

Niu Mantun was very satisfied with the time he woke up! Because he had seen the shadow of the sun, it was estimated that the time was now close to noon, indicating that the last group of besiegers were on their way to retreat. That means that at this time, you can go to the back camp to find out the latest news.

Niu Mantun made a bowl of thick soup and two flatbreads in the back camp, and sat next to the camp tent and ate slowly. In a short time, a large crowd of people came from outside. Seeing that they were covered in mud and blood, it looked like they had just returned.

Niu Mantun watched them not move, but slowly ate the last bit of the bowl for a long time. he

Know that this is not a good time to inquire about the news. These people have just come down from the battlefield, and their murderous spirit has not disappeared, and the two sides have a conversation, and if they don't say it well, they will cause trouble! Only when they have eaten enough and their minds are relaxed can they go up to inquire about the news.

Niu Mantun swallowed the last mouthful of soup slowly, and at this time he saw that those people had almost eaten a meal, and his movements slowed down. Niu Mantun took the rice bowl and changed it to a soldier, intending to take something out of him.

As soon as Niu Mantun sat down, the man glared at Niu Mantun viciously. Niu Mantun pointed to his clothes disapprenosingly and said, "I also went to battle this morning. ”

When the man heard Niu Mantun say this, his expression eased a lot, and he began to lower his head and stuff something into his mouth again. Niu Mantun said: "Brother, what's the situation outside now? ”

The man chewed and swallowed the contents of his mouth with great effort, and said, "I have already rushed four times this morning!" All beaten back! However, a lot of equipment was consumed in the city. ”

Niu Mantun then asked, "What about the moat?" Did you fill in more? ”

The man nodded and said, "I filled in two more paragraphs, and it's not a big deal." ”

Niu Mantun was just about to speak, but the man waved his hand to stop him and said, "Okay, I know what you want to ask?" I can tell you directly! That's not to overthink it, get ready to fight to the death! You know? This morning, a bull with a red flag was folded! ”

Niu Mantun was half cold when he heard this! Niu Mantun knew that it didn't matter if the Han Army Banner died! But if Niu Lu, who folded the red flag, is really such a person, it means that the Jurchens of the Houjin Army also participated in climbing the city!

In the past, when the Jin army went to war, although it also preached that it was determined to win and would not return, everyone knew that it was just a propaganda slogan, just to boost morale! But this time, just after the battle, such a character was broken, which means that he is really determined to win!

Niu Mantun didn't say anything after hearing this, and now it seems that I'm afraid that this time I'm really going to fight hard! In the past, the Houjin army rarely directly attacked the fortified city in battle, because the Houjin army had a small population and really couldn't afford to die! So they tend to use the room first

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He sent a small number of men into the city, and took advantage of the chaos at night to seize the gates. Many cities in Liaodong are basically lost like this. But this method is not good in Lushun! On the one hand, the same trick makes everyone naturally take precautions, and it has no effect.

Again, even in the case of interval, it is related to the defender's will to fight, reaction ability and degree of organization. Even if the city gate is captured, if the defenders are determined and react quickly, they can kill them all and close the city gate before the large group of people comes up!

It's a pity that the officials who defend the city are often not motivated! As soon as he heard that the city gate had been seized by his opponent, the chief officer either fled first or knelt on the ground and asked for surrender, which led to the fall of the city one after another!

But Lushun is different. The chief official in this Lushun City is Huang Long, and he himself has the determination to defend the city to the death. The officer made up his mind, and the soldiers under him were naturally high-spirited. Not afraid of his use at all. It's just a few dozen people mixed in, and it's not enough for the soldiers to cut it! So in the end, it can only be an ant-attached siege.

Niu Mantun Wantou figured out this, and knew that this battle was not easy to fight. I had to hurry up and go back to discuss countermeasures with Zhang Liang and them. But as soon as Niu Mantun was about to leave, he heard the sound of drums outside the camp, and Niu Mantun was even more chilled! Even at noon, the city is under siege, and this is preparing to break the city in a short time!

Early the next morning, the fighting began again. According to yesterday's order, Niu Mantun they were in the position of the first siege. However, this siege is no more dangerous than yesterday's first. Because the soldiers defending the city have recovered a lot of spirit and strength after last night's rest, the first besiegers to receive the most fierce counterattack!

Niu Mantun, who was standing in the line, began to inspect his men. After yesterday's deliberations, Niu Mantun replaced all his men with swords and shields. If you change your sword and shield, you have to take on the heavy responsibility of climbing the city, but having a shield with you may be able to save a life.

After inspecting the armor of his soldiers, Niu Mantun was in the mood to look behind. He wanted to know who the second team was? As a result, Niu Mantun saw a large area of Jurchen soldiers with red flags assembling. Niu Mantun knew that this time he was really going to fight to the death.