Chapter 61: Decisive Battle Nine

It didn't matter at first glance, Shen Chongming, who was originally a little unconvinced, couldn't help but nod his head after calculating for a while, "Hehe, it seems that the rebels are also Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, yes, it is really an artillery master, and he can calculate so accurately. ”

Yu Jiao beside him couldn't help but be a little surprised, he had always looked down on the rebel Lord Shen, why did he praise him without hesitation today?

"My lord, use our Hongyi cannon, with its range, you can hit them if you place it in the city." James appeared at the head of the city at some point, and at this time he was looking at Shen Chongming expectantly and said.

"James?" Shen Chongming had just noticed him, and asked as he walked down the city: "The war is in full swing, what are you doing on the city, how dangerous is it?" ”

"My lord, it's been more than ten days since the rebels attacked the city, why don't you use the Hongyi cannon, James really can't wait." James said truthfully, these cannons were brought back by himself with great difficulty, and after waiting for so many days, they still didn't see them show their sharp teeth to the rebels, how could he not be anxious.

Shen Chongming smiled and said, "Don't worry, looking at the current situation, I'm afraid that it won't take a few days for the official to use these big guys." In the past few days, you have worked a little harder, leading the soldiers of the Shenji Battalion to familiarize themselves with the performance of these big guys, and don't make a mistake when they come in handy. ”

"My lord, have you ever taken this seriously?" James asked, somewhat excited.

Shen Chongming nodded and smiled: "Absolutely serious, you just wait and see, when the time comes, you will definitely keep your busy feet on the ground." ”

Shen Chongming and James talked and laughed, but Yu Jiao and the generals of the Shenji Battalion, who were in a hurry, couldn't hold it back, so Yu Jiao had no choice but to interject: "That lord, is it that Lord Lao Qing Bang made a move today and used the red-clothed cannon to knock out the rebels' artillery, otherwise let them go, our casualties will increase a lot." ”

"Don't worry, it's too early to use the Hongyi cannon at this time, maybe the rebels will be directly frightened and escape. Now the time is not ripe, if they let them escape the scene for so many days, we will sing in vain. Shen Chongming shook his head and said.

Seeing this opportunity, the general of the Shenji Battalion saw the needle and said, "My lord, if you don't give me a move, let your subordinates use our Franc cannon to deal with them." ”

Shen Chongming's performance in the city just now had clearly told everyone that he had a way to deal with the rebels, otherwise it would not have been that kind of expression.

"When a fort is built at the head of the city, as long as the muzzle of the gun is higher than the battlement, there is no dead end at all. But don't use this method, just let the rebels be arrogant, otherwise they will be restrained everywhere, and they will also see a bad situation and retreat. ”

Shen Chongming's understatement made the generals of the Shenji Battalion suddenly realize, and they admired Shen Chongming even more in their hearts, although this truth is simple, but how many people can think of it?

"Lord Yu, don't worry, with this official talent, although the rebel artillery can be said to be handy, the coordination of the infantry artillery is very poor. You set up a few more observation posts at the head of the city, yes, the rebels will let the soldiers take refuge under the city when they open artillery, and then go up to the city to meet the enemy when the cannon is heard, although it will be tiring, but the casualties will definitely be reduced. Seeing that Yu Jiao was anxious, Shen Chongming instructed like this, but it was exhaustive, and all aspects were expected by him.

Yu Jiao nodded thoughtfully, clenched his fists and said, "The last general will obey the order." ”

After dealing with this matter, Shen Chongming didn't delay much in the city, and was anxious to go home and take a look. Last night, when he came out of the secret passage, he went directly to the yamen and was secretly sad, and he didn't greet Yumeng at all, which is not right.

The war is urgent, and Yu Prison has no skills, so he can only order Chen Hu to send him off. Walking on the road, Chen Hu couldn't help but ask with curiosity in his heart. "Grandpa, why do you have to tolerate the rebels so much, in the last general's shallow opinion, the war has reached the point where it is almost impossible for them to retreat now, Grandpa, you should wait for the opportunity to lead the army out of the city and defeat the rebels by surprise."

Shen Chongming nodded and said with a smile: "That's right. But before Chen Hu could react, he heard Shen Chongming say again: "However, we can't completely conclude that the rebels will not retreat at the last moment, and the hundreds of thousands of rebels are not so easy to clean up." Therefore, for the sake of insurance, without the certainty of victory, the rebels can only be allowed to be arrogant for a while. ”

Although this is true, Chen Hu has his own opinions. "But Grandpa, being beaten passively all day long like this is very bad for morale."

"Hehe, there are many ways to boost morale, but if you want to fight a battle, there is only one way to go." Shen Chongming glanced at Chen Hu meaningfully and said with a smile: "This is the difference between generals and commanders, what generals need is an army with high morale that can make them invincible in any battle." As for the commander, there is more to consider, morale is only one of the points, but more to coordinate the overall situation, so that the entire progress of the war is completely under their own control, do you understand? ”

This truth is also simple to say, but Chen Hu scratched his head and sneered: "Grandpa, the last general has this head, I'm afraid that in this life, I will only charge on the battlefield." ”

Outside the city.

Seeing the bursts of artillery fire falling on the city, but the officials and soldiers were helpless about it, Zhao Wenyi's heart was finally a little more steady, and the situation was finally not as serious as he imagined.

But despite this, he was still worried. The situation in Nanjing City is not in great danger for the time being, but the battle reports that have been sent from all over the country one after another, each of which can show that the current situation is not optimistic.

In various places, because 200,000 troops were mobilized to attack the city of Nanjing, the remaining defensive forces were overstretched, and it was somewhat difficult to defend the city, let alone take the initiative to attack and disturb the official army. Moreover, this time the officers and troops were well prepared, the marching and combat plan was rigorous, and the soldiers and horses from all over the country took the initiative to use the city as bait several times, but they also failed to find a suitable opportunity.

The successive defeat reports, how can Zhao Wenyi not worry in his heart. Once the back road was completely cut off by the officials and troops, and he failed to capture the city of Nanjing, at that time, he was really powerless.

casually threw today's stack of battle reports on the table, and Zhao Wenyi instructed the guards to summon Cai Wenyuan to see him. This information has always been under his own control, and he has never let others look at it, for fear of affecting the morale of the army under Nanjing.

However, there is still no hope of recovery in the current situation, and even trying to delay the officers and troops has become a fool's dream. Therefore, Zhao Wenyi decided to no longer hide it, and it was better to let Cai Wenyuan come and analyze it with him, no matter how bad it was, he could understand the severity of the current situation, and he no longer wanted to take Nanjing City safely.

Otherwise, according to his somewhat resistant mood at the moment, he will definitely play some tricks behind his back to continue his preservation strength, and wait for the critical moment to break out and cover up his unpreparedness to capture Nanjing Cheng.

He also admitted that he did this as the safest way to attack Nanjing City, but in the current situation, he could no longer use such a strategy, let alone half a month, and he couldn't even afford to wait for ten days. Otherwise, maybe one day the army will be completely surrounded by officials and soldiers, and only the share of slaughter will remain. This is probably the reason why Shen Chongming has never done his best.

"The sect leader summoned his subordinates, I don't know what to order?" Cai Wenyuan came in a hurry, although he still had a humble look on his face, but Zhao Wenyi was even more scheming after reading countless people, and he could see through his heart at a glance, and he was still angry with himself.

"Brother Xian, look at these things." Zhao Wenyi didn't say anything more, and after he saw these things, everything would be clear.

Cai Wenyuan said yes, took a few steps forward, picked up a stack of battle reports on the table, and looked at it. After a few glances, Cai Wenyuan's face changed several times, and he exclaimed: "Sect Master, this ......"

"Surprised, huh?" Zhao Wenyi smiled bitterly.

Cai Wenyuan was also bitter in his heart, not to mention surprised, although he had expected that the progress of the war would be unfavorable, he had never thought that it had been eroded to such a point. It's no wonder that the sect leader has tightly controlled the battle reports sent from all over the world in his hands these days and never showed them, if this thing is publicized, the impact on morale is immeasurable.

Looking at Cai Wenyuan's frowning appearance, Zhao Wenyi persuaded with an indifferent face: "Since things have become like this, it is useless to worry and regret it." Tell me, where is our way out now? ”

"Nanjing City." Cai Wenyuan's expression was depressed, but he also understood in his heart that Zhao Wenyi insisted on using the killer weapon he left in the last today, if this thing is not used again, I am afraid that there will be no chance to use it in the future.

Zhao Wenyi nodded and said, "Since this is the case, you must know what to do next." According to the battle report, it is speculated that after ten days at most, there will be sporadic officers and troops approaching the city of Nanjing, and the situation will become more difficult step by step. Therefore, for my brother's order, you must take Nanjing City within ten days. The existing army can all be dispatched to besiege the city of Nanjing day and night, and only in this way can we still have a glimmer of life. ”

Cai Wenyuan nodded silently, he really didn't have any confidence in his heart to take Nanjing City within ten days. But now, even if you don't have the confidence, you can only give it a try.

"Don't worry, the sect leader will summon the generals to rearrange it." This kind of tactic is already in ruins, and it is not easy for Zhao Wenyi to announce such a battle plan at such a time. Otherwise, this move will clearly tell the generals that the situation has reached the most critical juncture, which is fatal to the morale that is already a little low.

"Well, this matter is left to you to decide, if anyone dares to disobey the order, this seat allows you to cut off the right to play first!" At the moment of crisis, Zhao Wenyi's courage was also revealed, the gentleness and elegance of the past disappeared, replaced by an iron face and ruthlessness, no matter who dared to spoil his own big things, it would be a dead end.

Bowing down to receive the order, Cai Wenyuan felt that this order was a little ridiculous. Those with low positions don't dare to disobey the orders of their own military advisors, and those who dare to disobey are the eight great King Kongs, and at this time, they have to kill the generals, which is nonsense.

After receiving the order, Cai Wenyuan immediately sent people to gather all the generals in the tent to rearrange the task, which was a major adjustment and could not tolerate the slightest mistake.

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