The soldiers sat on the city wall a little tired, and although the food was quite abundant, it was no longer the usual taste.

Today's battle is so fierce that these recruits really see the cruelty of war, although Daqi has the protection of this city wall, but at the end of the day, more than 50 people were killed in the battle, more than 20 people were seriously injured, and almost all the soldiers who participated in the battle were wounded.

A war of this magnitude is definitely a great war that can go down in history in this era.

These lightly wounded soldiers were simply bandaged with boiled linen cloth and continued to fight.

They didn't know if they could survive the next attack, although the enemy's casualties were very large, but compared to the black and overwhelming army, the casualties of hundreds of people were not at all to the extent of breaking their muscles and bones.

If there were a few more siege battles of this magnitude today, Daqi would not be able to bear this kind of loss.

Yang Hao didn't expect that the Xia Dynasty actually knew the means of attacking the city with ants, which was really a bit unexpected to him.

"Sure enough, you can't underestimate this ancient ancestor."

I sighed in my heart.

After visiting the wounded soldiers, Yang Hao returned to his temporary command office and sat on a chair tiredly.

The officials lined up on both sides with heavy hearts.

"Chief, the casualties of the soldiers are too great, and if this continues, my subordinates are worried that this city will not be able to hold it."

Qu was a little anxious, this day's defense, his men suffered the greatest casualties, he and Liyang both belonged to the infantry army, and these two armies were the main forces defending the city.

As for the cavalry, Yang Hao does not plan to use it now, the cavalry cannot be consumed on the defense of the city, although there are only hundreds of cavalry, but as long as it is used well, it can become a decisive force to change the situation of the battle.

"Yin!"

"The subordinates are here!"

"Starting tomorrow, the young men in the city will be requisitioned as a reserve, and if necessary, they will be given weapons to participate in the defense of the city."

When everyone heard this, they talked about it one after another.

"Chief, this man has not been trained, and he will only increase casualties if he uses it to defend the city!"

Yin worried.

Yang Hao nodded and said: "What you said is good, but this is only a means to use when the situation is irreparable, even if there are heavy casualties, you must defend Chang'an City, and when people reach a desperate situation, they can burst out with extremely strong strength."

Now you still have to stabilize the morale of the army, Shaoyan, you will allocate a batch of copper coins from the household department tomorrow and reward them to the soldiers.

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Shaoyan didn't say anything, just got up and responded to the matter.

Yang Hao didn't believe that he would not be able to stand this Chang'an City, thinking that a Jiangyin at the end of the Ming Dynasty would be able to block the Tartar army for eighty-one days, and it would still be an enemy with rich siege experience.

And the enemy he is facing now will only be the most primitive siege method, even if they have tens of thousands of people, they are just a rabble, as long as the morale of the army on his side does not collapse, Chang'an City is the enemy's slaughterhouse.

It's useless to think too much now, so I can only cover up the water with soldiers.

Let everyone go down to appease the soldiers, Yang Hao asked people to bring food up, this day he didn't eat a grain of rice, and he was already so hungry that his chest was close to his back.

The dark night was very calm, and the enemy was lit with fire, and it seemed that there was no intention of attacking the city at night.

And in Xia Qi's tent, the leaders of the various clans were already arguing.

The casualties of this day made them a little frightened, and in just one day, thousands of people were killed and wounded, and the number would be even greater if the slaves were included.

These soldiers are the elite strength of the clan, and now they are consumed here.

In particular, the leader of the Guan clan was even more dissatisfied, among the soldiers who participated in the siege today, he had the most people, and he originally wanted to take the lead in breaking through Chang'an City, and when the time came to divide the spoils, he could also take more.

It's just that this battle was fought too badly, and nearly half of the eight hundred people sent out died, how not to make him heartache, he has already made up his mind to pay attention, if Xia Qi does not make up for his losses, in the next battle, he will not send another person.

Xia Qi looked at the leaders of the various clans who were arguing and shouted angrily.

Everyone quieted down and looked at Xia Qi one after another.

"Ladies and gentlemen, no one expected the enemy to be so difficult, but I have found a way to break through this city from today's battle."

When everyone heard this, they were shocked, this city was like a hedgehog, people didn't know where to start, and many people even had some intention of retreating, Xia Qi actually found a way to break the city so quickly, how not to surprise them.

After all, it is really not cost-effective to constantly consume one's own manpower for such a force, but I am afraid of Xia Qi's strength, so I dare not show this idea.

"What's the best way to do it?"

One asked.

"The enemy's defense is focused on the city gate, and the other directions are quite weak according to my opinion, my idea is to divide the manpower to feint from the other two directions, disperse the enemy's forces, concentrate the bravest soldiers, and storm the direction of the city gate, as long as the city gate is broken."

After Xia Qi finished speaking, he glanced at everyone expressionlessly.

The princes discussed each other for a while, and they all felt that this plan was feasible, and they admired Xia Qi's wisdom even more, and at the same time, they were much more jealous of him in their hearts.

"After that, the siege will continue early tomorrow morning?"

Xia Qi said: "No more siege within three days, make every effort to build siege ladders, pontoon bridges and other equipment, and take this city in one fell swoop after three days. ”

The hearts of the people were terrified, and they slaughtered it, I am afraid that there are not tens of thousands of people in this city, and even the tribe that is most enthusiastic about human and animal sacrifices has not killed so many people at once.

Someone wanted to persuade Xia Qi, but seeing Xia Qi's murderous appearance, he swallowed back the words that came to his mouth.

Early in the morning, Yang Hao climbed the city wall and looked at the calm enemy camp, his brows furrowed.

Today, the enemy did not choose to attack, and I don't know what the hell the other side is playing.

But obviously not a good sign, without a telescope, he can't see exactly what the enemy is doing now.

"Chief, why didn't the enemy come to fight today, is it because he is afraid of us?"

Qu Hehe smiled.

Yang Hao didn't smile, but looked at the enemy camp with a thoughtful look.

"Where's the float?"

When the herald heard this, he hurried down the city wall and called over the resting man.

"Chief, you called me?"

Floating Worship Road.

Yang Hao said in a deep voice: "I see that there is no over there!" ”

Everyone looked in the direction of Yang Hao's finger, and saw that there were all ants like enemies over there, and they didn't know what Yang Hao was indicating.

"Look at the smoke over there, it should be a place where the enemy stores grain and grass."

Everyone was still a little puzzled, and they didn't know what Yang Hao had in mind.

"Chief, do you have any plans?"

Fu asked.

Yang Hao said: "Tonight, you sent thirty men who dared to fight, dressed in black, sneaked there to shoot them with rockets, burning their grain and grass, I see that the defense here is quite weak, obviously the enemy did not think that we would take the initiative to attack, as long as the fire is successful, the enemy will be chaotic." ”

When everyone heard this, they hurriedly looked over there, and their eyes could not hide their excitement.

"Chief, this is a clever plan, burn their grain and grass, and starve these dogs to death."

Qu rubbed his hands together and said with a smile.

Yang Hao said in a deep voice: "This matter is extremely dangerous, once it is discovered by the enemy, there will be a fear of life, the chosen person must repeatedly explain to them, and must not expose himself."

”

Saying that, Yang Hao seemed to think of something, ignoring everyone's surprised eyes, and hurriedly ran towards the city.