Just when Lu Zhiyu endured the pain in his heart and made the final pre-war mobilization for the soldiers who were about to go to war.

From the direction of the east gate, there was the long-awaited and continuous sound of cannons.

Lu Zhiyu's heart was shocked, and he looked at Wu Zheng behind him in surprise.

Wu Zheng's expression was calm, he just raised his hand and waved it like this, without saying a word.

Lu Zhiyu was in high spirits, and said loudly to the three thousand soldiers: "...... His Royal Highness has already deployed surprise troops in the direction of the east gate...... Now, the strange soldier has arrived, and it is a good opportunity for me Wu Songwei to make meritorious contributions...... Brethren, the Northern Expedition is just around the corner...... Attack the city with me! ”

The three thousand soldiers swept away the previous tension at this time, and rushed to the south gate city wall with a shout full of fighting spirit.

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At this time, Yue Le had already led his three thousand elite horsemen with the white flag to the north gate.

When the war situation was so urgent, as the general of Xuanwei of the Qing court and the prince of An, Yue Le, did he want to flee regardless of the soldiers who were fighting?

Of course not, the cavalry sent by Yue Le before reported that the defenders found that there were enemy cavalry activities outside the north gate.

This made Yue Le finally panic, and he naturally knew who appeared outside the north gate at this time.

Suffering from the enemy on three sides is not serious, but what is serious is that the only passage between Haizhou City and the imperial court in the north is likely to be cut off by the enemy.

This is related to the vitality of more than 16,000 soldiers in the city, but at this time, the east and south sides are under attack, Yue Le can't draw other troops, and he can't catch up, so he can only lead his own cavalry to the north gate for reinforcements.

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After Zu Dabi returned to the capital, he has not made much achievements.

It's not that Zu Dabi doesn't want to make contributions, but that he is old and calm.

As a "halfway home", he doesn't want to compete with these fierce generals.

He just wants to be without fault.

Therefore, when he pounced outside the east gate (because the east gate had been blocked), he stayed outside the city, waiting for the next order, instead of taking the initiative like Qian Qiaogong.

But the new order never came.

Until he waited outside the east gate for the strange army deployed by Wu Zheng.

It is said that there are 3,000 people, but in fact it is more than that.

Zhang Mingzhen also sent 800 sailors of the naval division as auxiliaries to transport 36 naval guns and joined the ranks of this strange army.

The main general of this strange army is Qi Jiahao, the elder brother of Qi Jiajie who died in the West Gate during the defense of Haizhou City.

When Zu Dabi saw this strange soldier, his unfazed heart was like throwing into a boulder, and it became a monstrous wave.

This is the first time Zu Dabi has seen the main force of the First Army, he has been staying in Jiangbei, thinking that the Taizhou Wei and Wu Songwei he saw are already the most elite of the Northern Expeditionary Army.

But now, Zu Dabi realized that he was wrong.

In the army in front of him, the muskets on the soldiers were completely different from those equipped with Taizhou Wei and Wu Songwei, and they should be thin and short...... It is lighter, and the shiny spear is completely different, Wu Songwei's spear is actually a short sword with a ring buckle, but this kind of spear is different, it is three-edged, and it has a faint silver light under the moonlight.

It's not important, Zu Dabi comforted himself with envy in his heart, but after seeing the spirit on the faces of these soldiers, he could no longer be calm.

As the soldiers marched past him one by one, Zu Dabi clearly felt a kind of pressure, an invisible pressure.

He is a veteran of the battlefield for decades, and he has never encountered something like this, which can put pressure on himself just by passing by.

Zu Dabi asked Qi Jiahao on the other side dryly: "Dare to ask General Qi, an army like this ...... How many were in the First Army? ”

Qi Jiahao said casually: "50,000 people." ”

Zu Dabi was stunned.

Qi Jiahao glanced at Zu Dabi's expression, shook his head and said: "Since I don't blame General Zu, the last general was also fortunate to be named by the prince and temporarily commanded this army, when he found out...... It turns out that the rumored First Army is so strong! ”

Zu Dabi let out a long breath when he heard this, he looked at the soldiers marching in this column, and said, "Fortunately...... Lucky! ”

Qi Jiahao naturally understood what Zu Dabi meant, Zu Dabi was glad in his heart that he had made the right choice after all, if he did not return, then at this time, he would stand on the opposite side of this army, what would be the consequences...... It goes without saying.

Qi Jiahao didn't answer Zu Dabi's words, after all, he was already a comrade.

"General Zu, does the prince have a new order?"

Zu Dabi shook his head and said, "The South Gate is in full swing at this time...... General Qian and I each led one to the east and west gates, in order to prevent the Qing army from repeating its old tricks, and suddenly went out of the city to raid our artillery regiment...... I can only wait for the prince's new order. ”

Qi Jiahao glanced at Zu Dabi and said, "General Zu is really a strict person!" ”

Zu Dabi was stunned, he didn't understand.

After Qi Jiahao finished speaking, he gave a military salute to Zu Dabi and said, "Since this is the case, the last general will lead the army to attack the east gate......." ”

Zu Dabi was stunned for a moment, and said hurriedly: "The east gate has been blocked by the enemy himself...... ”

"So what?" Qi Jiahao said abruptly, "Even if there is a mountain in front of you, our army will split it...... General Zu, please also plunder the formation for our troops...... Leave. ”

Zu Dabi suddenly understood at this time, dare to be affectionate, this kid actually looks down on people?!

To put it nicely, "sweep the formation for my department", let our department sweep the formation for you?

This kind of lameness makes Zu Dabi have an urge to hit the wall with his head, when Lao Tzu went into battle to kill the enemy, your kid was not born yet!

So he hurriedly chased after him, grabbed Qi Jiahao's clothes, and said in a deep voice: "I can't agree to General Qi's invitation...... Our troops have come here on the orders of the prince to deal with the enemy riding out of the city...... Since the east gate has been blocked, and your department has successfully reached the east gate, then our department must take the initiative to attack in the direction of the north gate, so as to prevent the enemy from repeating his old tricks from leaving the city through the north gate. ”

Qi Jiahao was also stunned, he didn't understand why Zu Dabi suddenly changed his sex, in fact, he could see that Zu Dabi was passively slacking off, but it was just not good to break it in person.

However, Qi Jiahao didn't have time to talk to Zu Dabi, his younger brother died in the west gate of Haizhou City on his behalf, and this revenge must be avenged today!

This may also be the purpose of His Highness's special name and order himself to temporarily lead this strange army here!

Qi Jiahao nodded and said, "Since General Zu has a task on his side, I will arrange for the sailors sent by Governor Zhang to take over the matter of plundering the formation...... General Zu, see you in victory! ”

Looking at Qi Jiahao and his army in the distance, Zu Dabi was so depressed that he was dying.

He suddenly turned on his horse and shouted at the cavalry behind him, "Are you stupid? What else to look at...... Did you hear what people were saying...... People look down on us...... Obeying my orders, the whole army rushed to the north gate...... Damn Tartar, remember to run for your life at the North Gate! ”

More than 1,000 wind and thunder riders suddenly assembled, like a torrent, and galloped away in the direction of the north gate.