Chapter 772: Crazy Counterattack (Thirty-two)
"Yes, split up."
Chen Cheng went out of the big tent first, and Gao Tang sat in the big tent of the Chinese army and began to deploy the attack on the remaining 50,000 Tatar troops. In fact, it is very simple, just send 50,000 soldiers and horses to meet it head-on.
Two battalion commanders were called and tasks were assigned. The artillery attacked first, and then the musketeers charged. Then there was the infantry musket corps. And finally, ordinary infantry.
After the arrangement, Gao Tang put on his armor, put on his helmet and walked out of the big tent, and rode a war horse to supervise the battle.
The sergeants of the Tatar barracks had just eaten breakfast and digested it. The generals also did not let them fight. Some idle. When Gao Tang's army appeared in front of their barracks, there was chaos. Each of them looks for a hat and a helmet and takes his own weapon. For a time, the barracks became a nest of chaotic ants.
At this time, Gao Tang's artillery came. The Tatar camp was changed from an ant's nest to a hornet's nest, and the sky was full of earth, and the Tarnu soldiers had broken arms and legs.
But still a part of the Tatar army rushed out, and their corpses flew high into the air under the bombardment of artillery. The tragedy was fierce, but there were survivors of the artillery, and they continued to charge. It was the turn of the musketeers to strike. A platoon of horses galloped out, beating the rushing Tatar army to pieces.
Soon they all fell to the ground and died.
The cavalry continued to storm the Tatar camp, and by this time, the Tatars had already begun to retreat. Pursuit is naturally indispensable. In the end, the Tatar army broke up and fled, and only more than 10,000 remained.
Gao Tang immediately withdrew his troops, and the goal was achieved. He's no longer in love.
The army returned to the land of Pingdu and continued to deploy, but now there was no need for these people, and Gao Tang immediately ordered to transfer 40,000 people to Pingliangzhou City to prepare to attack the city.
Chen Cheng sent 200 spies, and the previous number reached more than 200. Let the same door spread all along the Pingliang state border and probe any suspicious people.
Chen Cheng returned to the big tent located south of Pingdu.
Gao Tang said directly: "Brother Chen, I have already transferred 40,000 people to Pingliangzhou City, ready to take the city." ”
"Good. As long as we take back Pingliangzhou City, the Tarslaves' plan will fail again. Chen Cheng said.
Gao Tang said again: "Brother Chen, it is not appropriate to put this Chinese army's big tent here, it is better to be close to Pingliangzhou City." ”
"What General Gao said is extremely true, without further ado, let's go!" Chen Cheng said.
Gao Tang said: "Brother Chen, this land of peace cannot be guarded against. I have eliminated the spies, as long as the Tatar army marches to this side again, I will report it quickly, so that we can transfer troops from the city of Pingliangzhou. ”
Chen Cheng said: "Yes, this is a little certain. ”
Gao Tang nodded and said, "Let's go, let's pull out the camp and head to Pingliangzhou City." We must take back Pingliangzhou City. ”
When they came out of the tent, they immediately commanded. And the two of them walked first. Go and check out the siege of Pingliang Prefecture in person. An army of 40,000 was in front of them both.
When I arrived at Pingliangzhou City, I saw that there was no one else around except for his own army. The gates of Pingliangzhou City were tightly closed, and there were Tatar troops patrolling the city walls.
Gao Tang and Chen Chengcheng looked up from the city tower.
"Brother Chen, what do you think we should attack now?" Gao Tang asked.
Chen Cheng said: "I think it's okay, it's okay to do it. It is best to take Pingliangzhou City before the Tatar army outside attacks. ”
Tang Feng pondered for a while and then said, "I'm just worried that the people in the city are going to suffer. ”
Chen Cheng said: "General Gao, I can't take care of these now. ”
Gao Tang sighed and said, "Yes, how can there be immortals in war?" ”
"Then let's attack!" Chen Cheng said.
"Okay, siege." Gao Tang nodded.
Then the two rode back, and Chen Cheng ordered the siege of the city. The cannon approached the city gates.
"Put."
At the sound of the order, ten cannons were fired at once, and the gate was immediately shattered, and the Tatar army rushed out of it. They were armed with crossbows and shot at the army of the High Tang Dynasty. Several people were shot and fell to the ground. Truth be told, the power of these crossbows doesn't seem to be much worse than that of muskets.
And some of them are three in a row, which is extremely fast.
"Get on the shield. Get on the musket. Another order.
Then there was a burst of gunfire.
The rushing Tatars began to fall to the ground again. From the city gate, there are Tatar troops who rush out, and they are still strong crossbows. It seems that the Tatar army that infiltrated this time did not bring waist swords, but strong crossbows. Most likely, these crossbows are capable of being disassembled and assembled. All he had to do was bring the head of the gun. Once you're in the city, you'll be able to make arrows.
What a god doesn't know it!
"The musketeers withstand, and the guns lower their muzzles." At the sound of an order, the gunners immediately began to operate. At this time, the sound of muskets became more intense.
The Tartar was shot again, and as long as he did not die, he got up and continued to rush forward, shooting as he went. Very heroic.
The muzzle of the artillery was lowered.
"Launch."
Boom, boom.
There's a cannonball that blows a soldier to the ground. The blood smeared red in the air, then vanished again.
The power of the cannon is too great for human flesh to resist. Soon, the Tarslavs had to retreat to the city gates.
"Musketeers, let me get in."
The musketeers received the order and immediately rushed out, and under the cover of the cannons, they rushed to the city gate in an instant. Then a fire broke out at the gates. Someone in the gate threw pieces of wood into the fire and poured oil, which, combined with the wind, turned the flame into a curtain of fire, blocking the way of the musketeers, and they could not enter.
Gao Tang saw that this was prepared by the Tatar army, and I am afraid that this is also the case with other city gates.
"What should I do?" Chen Cheng asked.
Gao Tang asked, "How thick is this wall?" Can the shells penetrate it? ”
Chen Cheng said: "It's about a zhang thick, and the artillery is difficult to penetrate!" ”
Gao Tang sighed.
Chen Cheng continued: "General Gao, I don't believe that their fire can burn for a day. ”
Gao Tang said: "But a day later, the Tatar army outside Pingliang Prefecture is probably about to attack." ”
"Afraid of what? We all have defense. Chen Cheng said.
Gao Tang thought for a while and said, "No, you must not take this Pingliangzhou City in half a day." ”
"But how are we going to get into this fire?" Chen Cheng asked.
Gao Tang said: "If they can set fires, then we can put out fires." Go find a water source and use a car to pull it to extinguish the fire. ”
Chen Cheng said: "We don't have any tools in the army!" ”
Gao Tang said: "Go to the nearest county to find it." Be quick. ”
After hearing this, Chen Cheng immediately went down and ordered. He also demanded that the water be brought within an hour. After giving the order, he returned to Gao Tang's side.
"Done?" Gao Tang asked.
Chen Cheng nodded and replied, "It's arranged, give them an hour's time." ”