Chapter Seventy-One: Light Wolf City
Wang Ling was ordered by Wang Yu to lead his army to Eryan City. Wang Ling's soldiers pressed the formation, beating drums and shouting. Sima Lang stood on the tower of the city, and saw that the Qin army outside the city was menacing, and strictly ordered the generals not to go out of the city to face the battle.
Shi Mo saw that the Qin people were scolding ugly, but when he saw that the generals did not fight, he shouted: "The last general is willing to lead 3,000 soldiers out of the city to meet the battle, and kill the prestige of the Qin people." ”
The generals also thought that Sima Lang avoided not fighting, and he lost the body of a man, so he asked for words to fight.
"No." Seeing that the generals were about to open the city to face the battle, Sima Lang said loudly: "The Qin army outside the city has 30,000 people. After that, there was also the main force of the Qin army. Qin General Wang Ling is the fifth doctor of the Qin State. This person is not weaker than Wang Yi in his army, and we must not be careless. ”
Zhang Duwei shouted: "We can't defend it, wouldn't it be better for the Qin people to laugh at me, and the Zhao family has no man." ”
Shi Mo also said: "The last general can't swallow this breath." General Sima was asked to give the last general a chance to make meritorious contributions. ”
Sima Lang said: "The Qin army defeated me several times, and the morale was high. Our army lost to the Qin army many times, and its morale was low. We will go into battle easily, and if we lose, we will shake the morale of our army. ”
Zhang Duwei said: "Even if you lose, you will not live up to the name of the Zhao man." ”
A few more lieutenants said: "The last general is willing to lead his troops out of the city and fight to the death with the Qin army." ”
"General Lian asked me to command the troops and garrison Eryan City to intercept the Qin army. I dare not disobey the orders of General Lian. Sima Lang said in a tough tone: "If you don't listen to the general's order, go to war without authorization, and behead." ”
Several lieutenants and lieutenants said in a loud voice: "The last general, listen to the order." ”
Shi Mo and Zhang Duwei saw that all the generals seconded the proposal, and also said: "The last general, listen to the order." ”
Sima Lang also wanted to go out of the city to fight the Qin army. However, the task given to him by Lian Po was not to attack Qin, but to let him intercept the Qin army for two months. For the sake of the overall situation, he had to use his majesty to suppress the generals.
Sima Lang looked at the generals and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, General Lian asked us to build a city here again to intercept the Qin army." You know why. ”
"I don't know."
Sima Lang said: "Our city is not large, but its location is very important. It is also the only way for Qin to advance eastward and take Changping. General Lian asked us to build a fortification and block the Qin army, which must have a deep meaning. We can't rely on our enthusiasm to ruin the big things of General Lian. ”
One person asked, "The Qin army is strong and has launched a strong attack. Can we hold this city? ”
Sima Lang laughed and said, "Eryan City, located between the big rivers. These two great rivers are our natural moats. The river is not wide, but it is several meters deep. Our cities are strong, with plenty of food and grass, and our armor is perfect. The Qin army wanted to easily take the second city, but it was not so easy. ”
"What if the Qin army takes a detour and doesn't attack this city."
"If the Qin army wants to fight a decisive battle with us, it can't bypass this city." Sima Lang said: "If the Qin army does not take this city, it will not be able to move forward. If the Qin army chooses a detour, we will cut off its way back, and its army will be in turmoil. Wang Yi is cautious in his use of troops, and he will not leave this hidden danger. ”
Shi Mo said: "The Qin army will attack me, and I will take Eryan City." We and the Qin army will have a bloody battle. ”
Zhang Duwei saw that there were nearly 30,000 generals defending the city. However, the army was invincible, and asked, "How long can we resist the Qin army." ”
"Old General Lian, order us to resist the Qin army for two months." Sima Lang pleased: "Everyone, let's work together to intercept the Qin army. ”
The generals said in unison: "Wow." ”
"Everyone, don't miss the big thing of General Lian." Sima Lang bowed and said, "Whether you can hold the Second City for two months, I will leave it to you." ”
Wang Ling shouted in array for a long time, but saw that the Zhao army on the city tower did not fight. Wang Ling saw that the Zhao army could not defend it, so he could only stimulate the Zhao army to defend the general, and shouted: "I am the tomb of the five doctors of the Qin State, who is the guard, and I don't hurry up to get through my name and go out of the city to fight." ”
Sima Lang shouted towards the city: "I am an unknown young general, and I don't know my name. ”
Wang Ling shouted: "Why don't you fight." ”
Sima Lang said: "The Qin army is the army of tigers and wolves, I can't win, I can only avoid it without fighting." ”
Wang Ling sneered: "You are also a big husband, how can you say such a thing, and you are not ashamed." ”
Sima Lang laughed at himself: "Compared to the name of the eldest husband, I would rather live well." If you can live, you can't be ashamed. ”
Wang Ling didn't expect the other party to say such a thing, and sneered: "It is said that the Zhao clan can fight well, and the princes cannot compare." When I see it today, it's nothing more than that. ”
"My ears are always left in and right out. You say that I don't have the blood of the Zhao man, or not! Still laugh at me, not my husband. Sima Lang sighed: "I won't go out of the city to fight you." ”
Wang Ling provoked: "Everyone heard that the Zhao family was a man, and they beat all the princes. Isn't it afraid of my Qin State. ”
When Sima Lang heard this, he was not angry, and shouted: "Fifth doctor, what are you talking about." I have bad ears and can't hear. ”
Seeing such a provocation, Wang Ling was not fooled by General Zhao. Wang Ling saw that General Zhao would not come out, so he could only use force to attack the city.
Wang Ling drew his long sword and waved it forward, "After the death of King Zhao Wuling, there will be no more virtuous monarchs in Zhao State; After Ma Fujun's death, there were no more men in Zhao State. King Zhao Wuling is in the spirit of the sky, how will he feel when he sees his descendants corrupted to this point. ”
Sima Lang saw that Wang Ling was finally about to issue an order to siege the city, and saw him speak wildly, tarnishing the name of his ancestors, and shouted: "All the princes have passed it on, and the Qin army is invincible and invincible. If you have what you can do, you will come and attack the city. Let me test the Qin army's ability to attack the city. ”
Wang Ling's long sword pointed at him and said, "You are not afraid that I will capture this city, kill you and others, and leave no one behind." ”
"Hahaha." Sima Lang said solemnly: "If you break through this city, we will lose the king's grace and have no face to live." ”
"Drumming." Wang Ling shouted: "Siege the city." ”
Suddenly, the drums beat loudly. Hearing the sound of drums, the Qin army made the sound of pneumatic mountains and rivers, and rushed towards the Zhao army's city.
Sima Lang saw that the Qin army had built a pontoon bridge, lifted the ladder, and swarmed towards Eryan City. Seeing the Qin army attacking, Sima Lang pulled out his long sword and said in a loud voice: "Archers prepare." ”
The soldiers of the Zhao army bent their bows and arrows, waiting for Sima Lang's order.
Seeing that the Qin army had entered the firing range, Sima Lang pointed his long sword forward and shouted, "Release the arrow." ”
Thousands of arrows flew towards the Qin army. Wherever Zhao Jun's arrows went, Qin troops fell to the ground in response. The Qin army went forward one after another, stepping on the corpses of their comrades. When Wang Ye led his army to the city, he ordered the Qin army to erect a shield to defend. The arrows of the Qin army, like flying locusts, flew towards the Zhao army.
Zhao Jun was hit by an arrow and fell from the city tower.
Seeing that the shield array of the Qin army was getting closer and closer, Sima Lang shouted, "The boulder is ready." ”
With the strength of several people, Zhao Jun lifted a large stone of 100 catties and pushed it down from the city tower. The boulder was round, fell down, and rolled towards the Qin army. The Qin army's shield array was shattered, with countless casualties and wails all over the field.
When Wang Ling saw the besieging soldiers, he suffered heavy injuries and ordered people to beat drums. The two doctors were ordered, each with 3,000 soldiers, to help.
Sima Lang ordered the prepared tung oil to be poured out from under the city. Sima Lang then lit the arrow and shot it towards the empty space. The arrows landed with fire, and when they met with oil, they ignited, and in an instant, the city became a sea of fire.
The Qin army fell into a sea of fire, and the screams were endless.
Tung oil flows down the terrain and flows into the river. Sima Lang ordered the soldiers to shoot rockets into the river, and the tung oil floating on the surface of the river caused fires to burn down the pontoon bridge built by the Qin army.
Wang Ji stood in the distance to watch the battle, and when he saw that the army was attacking the city unfavorably and suffered heavy casualties, he ordered the drums to retreat.
Sima Lang saw that the Qin army was withdrawn in embarrassment and shouted for victory.
When the soldiers defending the city of the Zhao army saw the Qin army retreating, they shouted.
Wang Ling and Wang Ye did not attack the city well, suffered defeat, and returned to the big tent without saying a word. Seeing this, Wang Yi comforted: "As the main general, if you lose, you will be defeated, so you don't have to take it to heart." ”
Wang Ling said bitterly: "The last general is incompetent, 30,000 soldiers attacked the city, and less than 10,000 returned." ”
Wang Ye said: "This battle was too aggrieved. ”
Wang Yi looked at the two of them and said, "I said a long time ago that Lian Po is a famous general of Zhao State. Now, you can finally see how powerful he is. Lian Po wants to use a small city to block my army, and he looks down on me too much. ”
Wang Ling asked, "General, what are you going to do?" ”
Wang Ji asked, "What will happen if Zhao Jun wins a big victory?" ”
Wang Ye said: "Will be arrogant." ”
"Don't slack off because of the victory in the first battle. Don't be discouraged by defeat in World War I. Lian Po lost the first battle, lost Gaoping, lost Lao Maling, and can still defend as an attack, this is a famous general. Wang Yu said to the generals: "Victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers, and you must learn from defeat." This is the real soldier. ”
"Hearing the general's words, the last general, the mouth is suddenly opened." Wang Ling's words changed, and he said sadly: "Eryan City is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is not easy for us to attack. However, General Zhao was reluctant to go out of the city to fight. ”
Wang Yi smiled and said: "The Zhao army is unwilling to go out of the city to fight, so we will lead them out of the city." ”
Wang Ye asked, "How did the general lure the Zhao army out of the city?" ”
Wang Yi said lightly: "If we lose a few more times, the Zhao army will despise us, and they will go out of the city to fight." ”
Wang Ling asked: "General Zhao has a calm temperament, what if he is not fooled." ”
Wang Yi said lightly: "One time is not enough, lose a few more times." ”
Wang Ye said: "If you lose too much, will it break my Great Qin's military might." ”
Wang Yi smiled: "If you don't lose, how can you win." ”
Wang Ling said: "General, we might as well bypass Eryan City." ”
"Erxiang City, you have to pull it out." Wang Yu Zhengse said: "If this city is not uprooted, we will march into the army, and the back road will be cut off by the Zhao army." We have to face not only Lian Po, but also worries. How can you let go and fight with Lian Po. ”
"What the general said is right, this city will be pulled." Wang Ling also felt that Wang Ling's words were not unreasonable. If this city is not uprooted, there will be hidden dangers.
Wang Yi said: "Wang Ye, you lead 3,000 soldiers to attack the city at night. ”
Wang Ye said: "The last general will be ordered." ”
Wang Yi said: "Remember, don't fight hard, just drum up the momentum and make the illusion of attacking the city." ”
Wang Ye said: "The last general doesn't understand what the general means. ”
Wang Ling understood Wang Di's intentions, and hurriedly said: "The general means to let you create the illusion of besieging the city, and its purpose is to consume the arrows of the Zhao army. ”
"Not bad." Wang Yu said: "We are attacking the city at night, and if the Zhao army does not notice, they will shoot us with arrows." When the Zhao army runs out of food and grass and consumes too much armor, it will be the time when we break the city. ”
Wang Ye received the order, opened his mouth, and led the troops away. Wang Ye made the illusion of crossing the river, and ordered people to beat drums and give the order to attack the city.
Sima Lang repelled the Qin army during the day, and the Zhao army was all rejoicing. Sima Lang did not forget because of the victory in the first battle. Sima Lang was worried that the Qin army was attacking at night, so he arranged for defense.
The night was dark, but the Qin army was not seen. Just when there was a shortage of people, I suddenly heard the sound of drums. Sima Lang sat in the city tower, slept with his armor together, heard the sound of drums, and hurriedly stood up to investigate the situation. At this time, Shi Mo came and said: "General Sima, the last general, shoot back the Qin army." ”
Zhang Duwei also said: "General Sima, the last general also shot back the Qin army." ”
Sima Lang asked, "How many people are coming from the Qin army?" How many have you killed? ”
Shi Mo said: "The night is too dark, and the last general did not see the number of Qin troops clearly. The last general was afraid of falling into the trap of the Qin army, and ordered the soldiers to shoot arrows to intercept them. The Qin army has now retreated. ”
Seeing Sima Lang's eyes looking at him, Zhang Duwei hurriedly said, "The last general didn't see the number of Qin troops clearly. ”
Sima Lang said: "How many arrows have we lost. ”
Shi Mo said: "The last general, lost 20,000." ”
Zhang Duwei said: "The last general, lost 30,000." ”
"Before seeing the Qin army, he lost 50,000 arrows. Do you know how many arrows we have. Sima Lang saw that the punishment of the two was to no avail, so he waved his hand and said, "That's it, that's it." This matter is over, and we will be careful in the future. ”
The Qin army attacked continuously and was repeatedly defeated. Wang Ling saw that General Zhao was still not fooled, and asked, "General, it's not a way to fight like this." ”
Wang Yu asked: "How many days have we attacked, how many battles have we lost, and how many soldiers have died?" ”
"We attacked for fifty days, and we lost fifteen, and lost thirty thousand soldiers."
"Zhao Jun's morale is slack." Wang Yu said: "Today is the day we break this city. ”
According to Wang Ling's instructions, Wang Ling led the old and weak soldiers to call for battle. The Zhao army defeated the Qin army many times, and the morale was high, and seeing that the Qin army was attacking with old and weak, the generals led the army out of the city to fight.
Sima Lang ordered and refused to go to battle, but when he heard that Shi Mo and Zhang Duwei and other four captains went to meet the battle. Sima Lang's face was shocked, and he hurriedly felt that the city tower was inspecting. But he saw Shi Mo and Zhang Duwei defeated the Qin army.
Seeing this, the other generals of Zhao also asked for orders to go into battle, expand the results of the battle, and pursue the Qin army.
Sima Lang was afraid of the plan and led the army to support. The Zhao army pursued for ten miles, but saw that the Qin army was in good formation. Shi Mo and the others led the army to rush over, and thousands of arrows flew from both sides of the road.
Wang Ling led the army to fight back, killed the four captains of Zhao State, and took advantage of the situation to capture Eryan City in one fell swoop. Seeing that the general trend had gone, Sima Lang led his army to flee eastward. Wang Ling led the army to pursue for more than ten miles, and another city appeared in front of him. to block their path.
Wang Ji learned that he had defeated the Zhao army, took Erxiang City, and led his army to reinforcements. When Wang Yi came to the confluence of the two great rivers, another city appeared in front of him, and the word light wolf was written on the city, and he sighed: "Lian Po is good at fighting and guarding the name, and the name is well deserved!" ”