Chapter 155: A group of squires came to work for the army

Qian Sudian really didn't believe it, because he had seen these 3,000 people chased by Tartars of less than 1,000 people.

Xia Wanchun said suddenly: "My lord, our army has no ordnance and no supplies, and it can still persist in resisting the Qing Dynasty so far, just by virtue of this, adults can't doubt our loyalty, let alone ......." ”

Speaking of this, Xia Wanchun pointed to the corpses of the Tartars all over the ground and said: "These Tartar swords are enough to make our army's combat strength soar, and we can help the adults to capture Jiaxing Mansion." ”

Qian Sudian frowned slightly: "But the task of this official is not to attack Jiaxing Mansion, and although the wall of Jiaxing Mansion is not high, the number of defenders in the city is not clear, with the six hundred cavalry under the command of this official, even if you are added, I am afraid that it will not be able to attack it." ”

Xia Wanchun said: "There are only 4,200 defenders in Jiaxing City, except for these 900 Tartars, there are only 300 Tartars and 3,000 troops in the city. At this time, if the adults and our army attack together, they will definitely be able to take Jiaxing Mansion without much effort. ”

Qian Sudian asked anxiously: "Is this true?" ”

"Our army has eyeliner in Jiaxing City, this matter is absolutely true."

Qian Sudian was moved, and if he really wanted to occupy Jiaxing City, he cut off the supply route and retreat road for the enemy army attacking Hangzhou.

Although Qian Sudian was almost certain that it was impossible for the enemy army to retreat, because at this time, Qian Sudian did not believe that Wu Zhengzhen could withstand the attack of Duoduo's army with more than 10,000 people and hold the city of Hangzhou.

But cutting off the enemy's supply lines alone was enough to take the risk.

Gritting his teeth, Qian Sudian said to Xia Wanchun: "Okay, just do as you say." ”

……。

It's been three days.

Even the beginning and the end, Wu Zheng led his troops to resist the Tartars in Qingchun Gate for three days.

Repelled dozens of attacks by the Dordor army.

Among them, the Tartars climbed the city wall no less than ten times, and once even the Ming army was about to collapse, if it was not for the fact that the dead soldiers were recruited, they drove the Tartars off the city wall with their lives.

I'm afraid that at this time, Wu Zheng can only fight guerrilla warfare with the Tartars in Dongcheng.

But there is one point, Wu Zheng still did not move.

Even at the most dangerous moment, Wu Zheng did not give the order to open fire.

Of course, at that most dangerous moment, it was useless to open fire.

Wu Zheng was also frightened into a cold sweat afterwards, if the city was really broken, these artillery pieces would not have time to blow up, and they would be handed over to the Tartars.

For this reason, Wu Zheng ordered a large amount of gunpowder to be buried under each artillery, and strictly ordered Chen Shoujie to blow up directly once the army was defeated, and never leave it to the enemy.

Chen Shoujie didn't understand it, he couldn't figure out what Wu Zheng wanted.

Although Wu Zheng explained, it was to train this rabble, in order to stay at the most critical time, and to catch the Tartars off guard.

But Chen Shoujie already felt that Wu Zheng's intention was not here, at least not just for these, there should be a bigger plan.

Out of these days, the understanding of Wu Zheng's character.

Although Chen Shoujie didn't understand, he still obeyed Wu Zheng's orders.

At the very least, the two points of view coincide on the point that the artillery cannot be left to the Tartars.

The casualties of the Ming army at this time had exceeded 5,000 people, almost reaching 30% of the total strength.

But the morale of the soldiers was not much low, especially at the moment when the dead soldiers drove the enemy who was already in sight of victory off the city wall and ate, the morale of the Ming army suddenly rose, and one by one they became like death.

The power of example is powerful.

Because of this vicious battle, the attitude of the people in the city towards the Ming army has changed in a completely different way.

Countless women and children began to come spontaneously to bring water, wash clothes, and take care of the wounded.

This kind of heartfelt help, in turn, motivates the soldiers to fight more bravely.

At this time, Wu Zheng was receiving the rich squires in the city to come to work in the army.

Wu Zheng really didn't expect that they would come.

Many of them were extorted and blackmailed by Chi Erhan and Song An.

Chi Erhan and Song An have already avoided it.

Wu Zheng couldn't avoid it, and there was no reason to avoid it.

I can only chill with them awkwardly.

The leader of the labor army is none other than Mo Obsession.

What they brought was not a rare or valuable thing, but most of them were necessities such as rice, cloth, meat and eggs.

"Lord Wu is mighty, he can hold on to Hangzhou City for three days with a small number of enemies, and we are glad that the Han people have such brave generals and capable soldiers, and today we are waiting for the labor army, not for anything else, only for the adults and the heroes under their command, so that the Jianyu will not regard my Han people as no one."

The words are very beautiful, but Wu Zheng knows what this old man thinks.

However, Wu Zheng will not say anything, sweeping his face and ruining this "beautiful" atmosphere.

"Thank you to the fathers and villagers of Hangzhou for their kindness, and the more than 10,000 soldiers under the command of Wu Zhengdai are grateful."

Originally, Wu Zheng thought that after the cold noise, these people would leave.

But I didn't expect them to stay on the other hand.

Both sides have already said what they should have said at this time, and it is a little embarrassing to have nothing to say.

Wu Zheng was a little unbearable, got up and said: "Fellow villagers, this official still has military affairs, so I won't accompany you, Li Ruhai, you greet you." ”

As he spoke, he raised his leg and was about to leave.

At this time, Mo Zhi hurriedly shouted: "Lord Wu, slow down." ”

Wu Zheng turned his head, "Anything else?" ”

Mo Zhinian turned around and made eye contact with everyone, and said, "Back to the adult, we do have something to discuss with the adult." ”

Wu Zheng hesitated for a moment and turned back to his seat, "If you have something to say, you might as well say it directly, as long as it is beneficial to the battle, this official will not shirk, if it is not beneficial to the battle, then you will not be able to open your mouth." ”

That sounds true, but it's actually shutting the door shut.

You know, most of these people are rich people, landlords, businessmen, etc., which one can be linked to the battle?

Mo obsessively said with a shy old face: "Lord Wu, if this matter has nothing to do with the battle, it is really a little related, but if it is related, it seems a little reluctant." ”

Wu Zheng was said by him, but aroused some interest, "Then let's talk about it." ”

"Are you sure you can hold Hangzhou City?"

Wu Zheng was stunned, is this something that is not sure?

In fact, Wu Zheng was not sure in his heart, but he didn't think about it at all.

All he thought about was how he could hold out a few more days and kill more Tartars.

To put it simply, it was to drag the Duoduo Department in Hangzhou City, so that He Tengjiao, the governor of Huguang in the Longwu Dynasty, could reduce the pressure on the battlefield in Jiangxi.

This will make it impossible for the main force of the Tartars to be transferred to Hangzhou, and they will not be able to cross the river to attack Shaoxing.

But this, Wu Zheng definitely couldn't say it to these people, so he frowned slightly and said: "You have also seen that our army is brave in battle and has high morale, although it is still very difficult to defeat the Tartars outside the city, but it is still possible to fight for Hangzhou City." ”

Wu Zheng's words made those old men nod their beards one after another, revealing smiling faces.

Only Mo Zhi glanced at Wu Zheng strangely, but he didn't say anything.