For this battle, the soldiers and generals were not sure. [Full text reading. 】

Zhang Xianzhong's heart was completely frenzied, he was saddened by the death of his beloved general, and even more resentful of Tang Sai'er's escape, the prime minister of a country, the current enemy, abandoned the city and fled, which was a devastating blow to the hearts of the army and the people. It is still unknown whether Tang Sai'er voted for the Qin army, if she was in the Qin army, then Bai Qi would already know everything about the situation in Chengdu.

At present, the troops in the city are insufficient, if Liu Wenxiu is not sent out of the city, he will not lose 3,000 men and horses, with these 3,000 people, the troops will not be so stretched, and the disaster is coming, so he has to force the people to go to the city, Zhang Xianzhong knows very well in his heart that these people who have not been in battle, compared to the well-trained and well-armed Qin army, are sheep against tigers.

But now there is no way back, and fleeing from the city is the most dangerous move. He wants to raise the strength of the whole city and fight to the death with the Qin army, no matter what, he must support it and keep Chengdu, and the Great Western Army still has the possibility of counterattacking.

So Zhang Xianzhong passed on the decree and issued a military order:

If you don't go to the front, cut it.

Those who escape without permission, beheaded.

Those who shake the hearts of the army will be killed.

Those who are not able to support will be killed.

Those who are slightly injured in the city will be beheaded.

These five words made the soldiers and civilians of Onishi tremble.

Zhang Xianzhong changed the practice of the last time in Mianzhu, he did not go down to the city, personally sat in the enemy tower at the head of the city, ordered to open the doors and windows, and personally supervised the battle. He was accompanied by 500 guards, also a team of warlords, all of whom carried large swords, and if any of his subordinates or civilians violated the above five articles, he would immediately behead the city.

This time in the defense of Chengdu, Zhang Xianzhong fought to the death.

And when night came, he did not go down the city, but rested in the towers of the enemy. The torches on the head of the city of Chengdu are connected together, illuminating the inside and outside, the city has long been curfew, no one is walking on the street, the patrolling soldiers of the Great Western Army come and go to check, as long as there are unknown people waiting outside, immediately arrested.

In the hunting west wind, a killing atmosphere enveloped the entire Chengdu.

At the same time, in the camp of the Qin army outside the city, Li Dang walked into Bai Qi's military tent.

Bai Qi was not surprised to see him come in, there was only one chair in the military tent, which was the handsome chair, and there was no second seat other than that. This is the rule in the camp, and only when the lord comes, can he prepare a second chair. Therefore, Bai Qi saw Li Dare to come in and did not give him a seat.

Li Kang looked a little hesitant, and opened his mouth several times, but he didn't know how to say the first sentence.

Bai Qi stared at the military map on the table, and said indifferently: "You are here for Zhang Xianzhong." Li Dang said: "Exactly, General." Bai Qi said: "I won't change what I said before, and you don't need to ask again." ”

Li Dang said: "I'm not here for his life or death, and I don't want to ask this question again." ”

Bai Qi raised his head and looked at him: "Then what are you here for?" ”

Li Dare said: "Before attacking the city tomorrow, can you let the last general talk to Zhang Xianzhong under the city." ”

Bai Qi sneered: "He won't talk to you, and even if he does, there won't be any progress you hope for, because it's impossible for him to surrender." ”

Li dared to say: "Is it really impossible? ”

Bai Qi said: "You and he are sworn brothers, and you should know Zhang Xianzhong's personality better than me." But at this time, you are swayed by brotherly feelings, and other than that, reason has given way slightly. And I am sensible, judging from my observation of him, Zhang Xianzhong will not surrender. ”

Li dared to say: "But hasn't he surrendered to the official army several times?" ”

Bai Qi smiled: "Because of this, he will not surrender this time." Li Dang was puzzled, and Bai Qi said: "Because at this time, the world knows about Zhang Xianzhong's surrender. The officers and soldiers have accepted his surrender many times, but what is the result? Zhang Xianzhong does not lay down his arms, second, he does not disband the people, and third, he is not allowed to be co-opted, is this a sincere surrender? And every time he surrendered, he rebelled again for a maximum of a year. Does the Qin army allow such a thing to happen? The king of our family is not Chongzhen. ”

Li dared to say: "But what if he really surrenders?" ”

Bai Qi sneered: "Impossible, Zhang Xianzhong's ambition is not under Li Zicheng, and his arrogance and untaminess are especially excessive." Such a person is a man of the world. They will not be subordinated to others. And at this time, he still has a chance to win. As long as you hold Chengdu for three or five days, or at most seven or eight days, reinforcements will arrive, and it will be our Qin army that will be completely annihilated at that time. So how could he surrender? ”

Li dared to say: "If this is the case, then we can only desperately attack the city." ”

Bai Qi said: "Li is in a quick battle, and Zhang Xianzhong must not be allowed to escape." Once he returns to Li Ding**, hundreds of thousands of horses will come back from the counterattack, and Sichuan will be recaptured by him. ”

Li Dare nodded: "Then I won't meet him tomorrow." ”

Bai Qi raised his hand: "No, it's better to meet each other." Li Dang was stunned: "Since you can't persuade him to surrender, why do you want to meet with him at the end of the general?" Bai Qi said: "It can break his military and people's hearts." When you spoke to him, you spoke to the soldiers and civilians of the city. As long as the hearts of the army and the people are shaken, Zhang Xianzhong will have great ability, and there will be nothing he can do. ”

Li dared to say: "Okay, the last general can give it a try." ”

At dawn the next day, the drums and trumpets in the Qin army camp sounded in unison, and the men and horses drove out of the camp to line up, in front of which were the city chariots, ramming the city hammers, climbing the city ropes, and climbing the city ladders, and behind were the rattan soldiers, sword soldiers, iron shield soldiers, and then behind were the fire guns, crossbowmen, and giant crossbow arrays. Very neat. The black banner fluttered in the air, and the sound of war drums resounded in the sky.

Li Dang led the besiegers in front, Bai Qi was in the middle army, commanding the overall situation, and under an order, the whole army set off and came towards the city wall.

There is a moat outside the city wall of Chengdu, and at this time the suspension bridge is already high, and it is ready to fight. The Qin army rushed to make dozens of iron plate bridges overnight, in order to build on the moat so that the sergeants could attack, and at this time Li Dang ordered all of them to be pushed to the front of the army.

Zhang Xianzhong, who was at the head of the city, heard the report, and also walked out of the enemy tower, personally came to the edge of the battlement, and looked down.

At a glance, he saw the vanguard banner of the Qin army outside the city, with a big "Li" written on it, no need to ask, it was his good brother Li Kang.

Seeing this flag, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but be furious, and as the banner moved forward, he gradually saw Li Kang under his banner. Although it is far away, it can still be seen that Li Dang is draped all over, holding a spear in his hand, stepping off the high-headed horse, majestic and murderous.

Zhang Xianzhong gritted his teeth loudly, and instructed the archers around him: "Aim at the vanguard for me and release the arrows." ”

The archers frowned: "Your Majesty, it's too far away, and the arrow can't reach it." Zhang Xianzhong was furious: "Tell you S to be S, do you dare to resist the decree?" ”