Chapter 67 Fierce General Zhang Chi "Report!" With a loud shout, the probe horse in front of him to investigate the enemy's situation galloped back, watching Zhang Chi and a group of generals gather in front of a big rock, and hurriedly dismounted and ran over. My lord, urgent military situation! ”

At this time, Zhang Chi also raised his head when he heard the sound, looked at the spy with a worried look on his face, and couldn't help frowning: "What's the hurry, what is the military situation to tell me in detail." ”

However, the spout's expression did not ease at all, and he said directly: "My lord, Huyukou is lost!" ”

This is big news, not only the generals around him were taken aback, but even Zhang Chi's eyes widened, and he digested the news before asking, "Have you ever decided?" ”

The spies were entangled in their hearts, why was it that every time they reported an emergency military situation, they would be suspected of being false? "My lord, the news is true, the city wall of Huyukou is mottled with blood, and the head of the city is also the wolf flag of the Tartars. All these small things are really real, and they can't be wrong. ”

Zhang Chi's pupils shrank suddenly, and he habitually dragged his chin and rolled his eyes to figure out what to do next.

According to the instructions in Lord Shen's letter, it was originally expected that his 30,000 army and the 30,000 cavalry of Datong Town would meet at Huyukou, and then surround the main force of the Tartars stationed outside Huyukou. But now that Huyukou has fallen into the hands of the Tartars, God knows what to do next.

"My lord, what should I do now, do you want us to stay here for the time being, and send someone to ask Lord Shen what he means first?" A general said with a sad face. He also thought of the current problem, that is, once Huyukou was lost, the original plan could not be realized. And what kind of change to make, except for that Shen Qincha, no one else can decide.

Zhang Chi didn't speak, but turned his head to stare at the topographic map spread on the boulder. Seeing him like this, the generals did not dare to make a noise to disturb, but just stood there and waited quietly. The soldiers around him also held their breath, they knew that once Zhang Chi raised his head, he would definitely know what to do next.

Sure enough, a hint of coldness flashed in Zhang Chi's eyes, who raised his head. "Hmph, I replied so boldly, I dared to easily lead the troops into the pass, if we seize the Huyukou to cut off its retreat, then hold the Huyukou and wait for Lord Shen to lead the army to arrive, see how I answer!"

The generals were shocked, and one of them hurriedly said, "My lord, you must not do this." At present, it is not known whether Datong's troops and horses will be dispatched, and I have the advantage of troops, in case they find that the retreat is cut off, they will definitely go all out to capture Huyukou. Although the north wall of Huyukou is tall, but the south is weak, and it is a little difficult for us cavalry to defend. And since I replied that since Huyukou is left as a way out, there must be a large number of people in the city, they rely on the momentum of the northern city wall, our soldiers are not accustomed to siege battles and lack siege equipment, and it is not easy to break through Huyukou. ”

Everyone nodded in agreement. Our 30,000 iron cavalry in Xuanfu is very expensive, and they are practicing equestrianism on weekdays, where will they practice siege skills and defend the city like the infantry all day long. Now the adults are thinking of letting the cavalry dismount as the infantry, which is really a bit embarrassing.

Glancing at everyone, Zhang Chi sneered: "Hmph, the Tartars can attack and defend the city, why can't we?" Moreover, when the Tartars entered the customs, the people were all under their iron hooves, and Lord Shen was ordered to come to supervise the battle, in order to repel the safety of the people of the Tartars? Maybe now Datong's soldiers and horses have already been exhausted, and they have already fought with the Tartars. ”

As soon as Zhang Chi said this, the generals had nothing to say. Although I really didn't want to believe that Shen Chongming, a Beijing official, would give up an important town like Datong and take the risk of leading troops to fight against the Tartars, I never dared to say this. Maybe a big hat that slanders the boss will be buttoned down, and the brothers will be miserable. Especially this Shen Chongming is still a brocade guard who specializes in this.

"From here to Huyukou fast horses for two hours, without further ado, we must rush to where in the evening." Zhang Chi looked up at the sky and said. With that, he strode towards his warhorse.

There was no way, and the generals could only sigh and raise their heels. This is also the helplessness of ordinary generals, once they follow their bosses to do errands, many things that they feel are wrong cannot be controlled at all.

At sunset and dusk, a wolf flag at the head of Huyukou City shook in the north wind. Although the cold wind hunted, it could not stop the Tartar soldiers who stayed on duty at the head of the city from being sleepy, only to see them sitting under the battlements of the wall one by one curled up in their leather robes and sleeping soundly, although the snoring came one after another, but did not see any generals come to the city to supervise.

The sound of the neighing of war horses drifted up the city along the north wind, and although it was extremely slight, it still woke up many Tatar warriors who were usually vigilant. You must know that although the grassland scenery is beautiful, it is also full of dangers, not only to guard against the invasion and sneak attack of hostile tribes, but also to guard against wild beasts that may appear at any time. Therefore, everyone has developed a habit on weekdays, as long as there is a slight sound when sleeping, they will wake up vigilantly.

He quickly got up and looked north, and a puzzled look suddenly appeared on his face. A large force of cavalry, could it be that the tribe has sent people to grab food again?

"It's not good, it's the cavalry of the Southern Barbarians!" Suddenly, someone shouted in horror, and everyone took a closer look, and sure enough, they saw several flags embroidered with clear characters.

"Oh no, the Ming army is attacking the city!" In a foreign land, although the precipitous terrain of Huyukou was in his hands, the three thousand Tatar soldiers who stayed behind in Huyukou still felt that they had no bottom in their hearts, and when they saw the banner of the Ming army, they immediately fell into chaos.

"Where is the Ming army, where is the Ming army?" When Qianhu Zhajimu heard the news, he hurried to the city, and before his eyes could see it, he shouted loudly.

Lying on the head of the city and taking a look, even a man like Zha Jimu was so frightened that his legs trembled, and there were a lot of people and horses. "This, where did this Han cavalry come from?"

The soldiers around him looked at each other, and they didn't know how to answer him, maybe it fell from the sky.

"Chief, it seems that the Han people are planning to attack the city, what should we do now?" A hundred households asked with a sad face. After being stunned for a long time, Zha Jimu found that many Ming cavalry had drilled into the grove on the mountain next to him and began to cut down trees. Needless to say, this must be an attempt to make a ladder on site.

Looking up at the half sun on the top of the mountain, Zha Jimu turned around and said, "It's almost dark, the Han people shouldn't attack the city, right?" ”

"Chief, it's also at night that we take this Huyukou, why wouldn't the Han people?"

Seeing that Zha Jimu's face rose, Baihu had no intention of making amends. , but frowned deeply and said, "The Ming army's siege of the city is a trivial matter, and what my subordinates are most worried about now is that so many Ming troops suddenly appeared outside Huyukou, and the Great Khan ...... Alas. ”

Baihu's words made Zha Jimu's heart suddenly, and a layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on his head. Yes, did something happen to them, Great Khan?

After pondering for a while, Zha Jimu's heart became more and more worried, and he hurriedly raised his head and ordered: "Quick, immediately take someone to find the Great Khan!" ”

Baihu hurriedly stroked his chest with his right hand, and hurriedly descended the city wall, his back was very anxious.

"My lord, the ladder has been built, dare to ask when the city will be attacked tomorrow morning?" It took an hour for the general who led his men and horses to build the ladder and finally rushed back to report it. Count him lucky, Zhang Chi has been waiting for half a day, if it is a quarter of an hour later, I am afraid that it will be another scolding.

"Tomorrow morning? Damn, you don't use your brain, tomorrow morning's daylily will be cold, let's attack the city now! Zhang Chi stared at the two big eyes and shouted.

The generals were shocked and persuaded one after another: "My lord, the sky is too dark to attack the city, let's wait until tomorrow morning." ”

Zhang Chi was willing to listen, and said angrily: "The military situation is like fire, since we have already appeared, how can we let the Tartars in the Guannei calmly report the news?" If we wait until tomorrow morning, maybe I'll come back with my troops! ”

Seeing that the generals were going to persuade again, Zhang Chi waved his big hand and said: "Needless to say, the whole army listened to my order, immediately lit a bonfire for lighting, and lined up to attack the city." If you can't take the Huyukou before tomorrow morning, don't blame Lao Tzu for being ruthless! ”

When such harsh words were released, although the generals were reluctant in their hearts, they didn't dare to persuade them anymore, so they had to return to their subordinate departments to convey the general's order!

Seeing more than 20 campfires the size of houses being lit, Zajimu, who had been staying at the head of the city to check the enemy's situation, suddenly felt that his legs were weak, and the southern barbarians really wanted to attack the city at night.

As for defending the city, Zajimu is completely inexperienced. And with people staying at Huyukou to keep the way out, Zha Jimu didn't expect that the Ming army would come to attack the city, so he didn't make any preparations at all. Defensive weapons such as rolling wood and stones are now nowhere to be seen on the city walls. In this case, let him scratch immediately, how is this good?

"Chief, let's kill it!" A subordinate watched the Ming army dismount from the city one after another, and suddenly said viciously.

"Rice bucket, 3,000 men and horses in the city, the Ming army rarely said 10,000, how can you fight with such a huge difference in strength?!" Zha Jimu glared and roared. Defending the city would not be defended, and there was no hope of victory when he went out of the city to fight head-on, and he really didn't know how to deal with the current situation.

For the first time in his life, Zajiki felt the benefits of fighting with his boss. That is, if something goes wrong, you don't have to worry about it yourself, you just need to execute the order.

The subordinates didn't dare to speak, looking at the Ming army carrying the ladder getting closer and closer, he finally realized the hardships of the soldiers who defended the city at Huyukou that day, and he was timid.

"Kill!" The shouts of killing sounded one after another, and as the ladders leaned against the city wall, the soldiers of the Xuanfu who had dismounted and were demoted to foot soldiers rushed to climb up. The boss said that whoever dares to be greedy for life and fear of death will steal and play tricks, and Master Zhang will definitely let him not see the sun tomorrow morning!

"Shoot the arrows, let me stop them!" Zajimu shouted hysterically, and the Tartar soldiers, who were also panicked in the face of such a situation, reacted, and took off their bows and arrows behind their backs and began to defend, and the battle situation once entered a white heat.

"Fuck, silently chirp and play?!" Half an hour passed, and Zhang Chi, who was supervising the battle behind, saw that none of his soldiers had climbed to the top of the city, and couldn't help but curse loudly.

"Come, follow me to attack the city!" With a loud shout, Zhang Chi pulled out his sword and hit his horse and rushed towards the city wall. When the guards saw this, they did not stop them, and they shouted and followed.

A sword slashed an oncoming arrow, and Zhang Chi turned over and dismounted. While kicking the soldiers who were blocking his way, he shouted: "Brothers, rush to the city with Lao Tzu to kill all the Tartar soldiers!" ”

Zhang Chi's body is very strong, and his strength after many years of martial arts practice is also difficult for ordinary people to beat. Although the road in front of him was tightly blocked by his soldiers, he rushed to the base of the city wall without a few kicks and kicks. Without hesitation, he bit the sword with his teeth, grabbed a cloud ladder in front of him and quickly climbed up.