Chapter 572: Walking the Dog
Under Yongle City, another battlefield between the Liangshan Army and the Western Xia Army. The general Wei Mingqu Huai led a large number of tribal soldiers to arrive here.
This person is the famous general Wei Minglang in the early Western Xia, but he is actually the Western Xia clan.
The so-called "Wei name" is the original surname of the Western Xia lord. Li Yuanhao once called himself Wei Mingxiao.
At the end of the Tang Dynasty, Sigong, who was born in the Tuoba clan of the party, made great contributions in the suppression of the Huangchao Uprising, and was named the envoy of the Dingyan Army Festival and the title of Xia Guogong by the Tang Dynasty, and was given the surname 'Li'. In the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, he was given the surname Zhao. After Li Yuanhao established the country, he changed his surname to Wei in order to mark the national characteristics, and his son Li Liangzuo changed his surname to Li in order to push the Han system. In fact, the two have always coexisted.
Roughly like the yellow and red belts of the Manchu Qing Dynasty in later generations, the royal family is mostly surnamed Li, and the clan is the name of Wei.
Wei Ming Qu Huai's troops are not very large, he is only a partial division here, and the main force is in Yinzhou. However, there are not many troops in Yongle City, so they can only defend the city, and it is difficult to go out to break the enemy.
Lu Qian's eyes were fixed on Yongle City, this place was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the only drawback was that there was no water source. However, the Song army has been recovering Yongle City for 20 years, and has already established a water storage tank and dug a deep well, although they dare not ensure that they are carefree, they do not need to worry about drinking water in three or two months.
Naturally, there were not too many soldiers and horses stationed in the city. The total number is only more than 3,000 people, and all the residents have moved out.
This point of soldiers and horses is more than enough to hold, but it is difficult to send troops.
However, here in Mizhi Village, Lu Qian hoarded more than 20,000 steps to ride. Now that he is heading towards Yongle City with great fanfare, he naturally can't hide his reputation.
This man is not a stupid and bold master, and he has released all the rangers and horses fifty miles away. It's hard to sneak attack! Otherwise, Lu Qian would definitely make some money first.
Wei Mingqu Huai did not dare to hesitate after reporting the news, and immediately sent a message to Yinzhou. The next day, Li Heda led the soldiers and horses through the Hengshan Mountain Road and went to Yongle City.
If Yinzhou is not broken, they can't go to the bank of the Wuding River. A logistical burden is enough to make them scratch their heads. And another solution is to take Yongle City.
Before Li Heda led his troops to Yongle City, Lu Qian had already handed over to Wei Ming Qu Huai. The Western Xia army is in a weak position in terms of strength, and its combat power is even inferior, how can it be able to defeat the Liangshan army? It's just that the Hengshan Pass corresponding to Yongle City is more than 30 zhang wide, but it is narrow and tortuous, and the Western Xia army has retreated one step earlier, and now it is defending according to the danger, and it is impossible for Lu Qian to defeat it for a while.
After Li Heda led the brigade of soldiers and horses to arrive, the comparison of their forces took a turn again. From the Liangshan army is strong, the Western Xia army is weak; It became that the Western Xia army was strong and the Liangshan army was weak.
Lu Qian naturally changed his tactics, and he could no longer see the tens of thousands of Liangshan foot riders, forcing to the Hengshan Pass, shouting and scolding, but turned around and retreated to the camp thirty miles away, defending the riverside, and the battle became an attack by a small group of soldiers and horses.
Well, maybe the word "attack" in the back is not very accurate, but the word "disturbance" in front of it is definitely implemented.
From beating gongs and drums at night, shouting, to showing off their presence from time to time during the day, it is not disgusting to call Wei Mingqu Huai and Li Heda.
This afternoon, the Western Xia soldiers stormed Yongle City, killing and wounding three to five hundred people in vain, but they did not pose a real threat to Yongle City, and the thunder was heavy and the rain was small.
The area of Yongle City is not vast, but the city defense is very strong. The urn city inside and outside the city gate, the corner tower at the corner of the city wall, the horse face connected with the city wall and the tower on the horse face, as well as the pier on the city wall, the nail rake hanging outside, the iron thorn thorns, etc., are all available.
The so-called "horse face" is not a horse face, but refers to the attached city pier platform that protrudes outward in the city wall, because the shape is slender, like the face of a horse, so it is called a horse face. The horse face not only strengthens the wall, but also eliminates the dead end of the battlefield for the defenders in the city defense battle - once the enemy soldiers are under the city, the defenders on the adjacent horse face can be organized into a cross-fire net, which can disturb the incoming enemy soldiers left and right.
On the Yongle City, this kind of horse face protruding on the city wall has one every ten zhang, and there is also a subvent tower on it, which is also called "enemy tower". The length and width are one zhang and three feet, and the height is two zhang, which is divided into two layers, although it is rammed earth, it is strong enough. Flat mountain top, the top of the battlement pass to protect each other.
The ground floor faces the city on one side of the arch coupon door, the building is provided with a wooden staircase, the upper floor is placed on the floor, and the four sides of the upper floor open the arch coupon window two holes. It can be used for the guards to hide from the wind and rain, store weapons, and the top can also be used to climb high and overlook.
This is the defense of the city on this plane.
The enemy towers, together with the corner towers at the four corners, are like a forest of sentry posts, so that the invading enemy has nowhere to hide. The windows on the upper floor are not only the eyes and ears of the distant view, but also the shooting port of the strong bow and crossbow, there are many enemy towers, in addition to the outside but also do not forget to the inside, closely monitor every change in the city. Whether in peacetime or wartime, it has the effect of public security prevention.
In the evening, puffs of black smoke rose from all sides of the city. However, it was the annoyed Wei Ming Qu Huai who sent troops and horses to burn down the villages and large areas of farmland around Yongle City. It has been 20 years since the sound of war and slaughter has been heard here, although it is close enough to the boundary of the Western Xia, but it is located in the valley of the Wuding River, with sufficient water sources and fertile land along the river, how can it not be without people to cultivate? When the sky is completely dark, the distant fires are more visible.
Lu Qian had no regret on his face, after defeating Western Xia, he would pick up a knife and cut the flesh from the other party.
The bright moon and clear light spread over the earth, and the road outside the city is clearly visible. Lu Junyi, who had rested for a year, led one hundred and ten cavalry and quietly leaned towards the Xixia military camp!
There were so many Western Xia soldiers, it was impossible to gather in one camp in one place. There are eleven camps around Yongle City.
A few miles away, the Xixia military camp was lit by firelight, but it was quiet.
"Inferior-" Lu Junyi sneered at the corner of his mouth, if the general of the Western Xia Army thought that such a pretense could lead the Liangshan Army to act rashly, it would be too simple-minded. Don't you know that the king has thoroughly explored every move of the Western Xia army?
"Be careful, if something goes wrong, withdraw immediately-"
The horse wrapped its feet and mouthed, and passed quietly for a mile. Two miles of land, three miles of land ......, and they can't go any further. Here is the red line that Lu Qian drew for him. Although Lu Junyi really couldn't imagine how Lu Qian knew everything well. Isn't it that the spy department's detailed work in the ambush in the Western Xia army has already been mixed up......
What was on his mind, Lu Junyi didn't show up at all. The spy department has nothing to do with him.
The Xixia military camp was in front of him, and Lu Junyi's face was filled with a mischievous smile, "The sons and daughters are all drumming, they should blow, they should fight, they have all given me enough strength!" It's ...... to make a fuss."
At the moment of the order, the hundred and ten cavalrymen under his command immediately took up the men in their hands—not knives, not swords, not spears, but gongs, trombones, and black horns.
"Bell, bell, bell, ............"
"Woo, woo......"
The 100-10 people worked together, blowing vigorously and fiddling with the guy in their hands. The chaotic sound immediately resounded, and in this silent night, it was still very clear to Yongle City. In comparison, the Xixia military camp that is closer to it is more clear and loud.
Wei Ming Qu Huai smiled, hehe, his face was not a little ruthless. It's just that the guards around him couldn't help but shrink their necks. They have been with Wei Ming Qu Huai for a while, how can they not know the temperament of this master?
Where is this real happiness, it's just laughing with anger, and I'm going crazy with anger.
"When—"
The guards were not mistaken, and Wei Mingqu Huai immediately launched a flutter. A kick on the case in front of him. With a loud bang, the entire case was kicked into the air.
At the end of the day, the fourth watch passed.
Another wave of Liangshan cavalry, beating gongs and drums, was driven away. The gongs and drums collected by the Western Xia soldiers no longer dared to send them to Wei Mingqu Huai, because the Liangshan cavalry that drove away this time was already the sixth group tonight.
This group of people is really crazy! Here you beat Luo, you play drums there, and you also light loud fireworks, and the sound is loud in the sky, so it doesn't make people sick.
"A swarm of flies!" Saying it so angrily shows the depression in Wei Mingqu's heart. This method is filthy.
But what can be done about this, he is not the only one who is psychologically angry, and who is not angry in the entire Western Xia army? The Liangshan cavalry is like a fly that can't be beaten, always buzzing in your ears.
is the most calm Li Heda, and he has a bad appetite when he mentions it.
"Hahaha, hahaha......" At the head of Yongle City, Zhi Yanzhi looked at the noisy Xixia military village and laughed loudly. It's about to dawn, I think you still have the strength to jump? ”
Earlier, the Western Xia soldiers attacked the city, relying on the large number of people, but they pressed Yongle City to fight. Now all the depression that has been collected by Zhe Keda has been spit out, and that is a thing called Chang Happy.
In the Xixia military camp here, Li Heda took a move and sent several thousand horsemen to set up police posts outside.
Helplessly, it always takes energy, so I give up the small to take the big.
It's just that these cavalry are also mortal with the naked eye, and they can only be vigilant, but they can't be like night vision, and they can discover the enemy from afar. It's still a bit passive.
Lu Junyi, Sun An, Yuan Lang, Suo Chao and other fierce generals, led a small group of Liangshan cavalry in and out of everywhere, and there were four harassments before dawn, although they did not approach the Western Xia military village like the previous times. But he also led thousands of Western Xia cavalry to gallop and chase after each other, and the loud sound of horses' hooves undoubtedly continued to disturb the Western Xia army on the opposite side.
The sky was gradually dawning, the pale blue sky was studded with a few remnant stars, the moon was hidden, and the earth was hazy, like a light veil shrouded in silver-gray.
Liang Shanjun finally stopped harassing, and when dawn came, Qu Huaifang breathed a sigh of relief. If Liang Shanjun doesn't come, he will be able to make up for sleep in peace.
"Haha, General Zhe, you should know. When this man was most tired, he was not just after a night, but he was awakened again when he fell asleep. At that time, my eyes couldn't be opened, and my whole body was sour and numb......"
In this case, at this dawn, it was time for them to strike again. Lu Junyi smiled at Zhe Yanqing, and led a battalion of Liangshan Army that entered the city at some time behind him, and then left Yongle City. It's like I don't know when he entered Yongle City.
The distant sky has slightly revealed a touch of protein, and the clouds are gathering in the sky, and the morning sun has not risen, but it has already made the many clouds in the sky seem to be soaked in blood, showing a faint red.
The gate of the urn city was opened, and five hundred relatives galloped out under the leadership of Lu Junyi.
"Puff ......" The table in the big tent was kicked over by Wei Mingqu Huai, and a crazy and irritable killing intent shouted in his heart.
- I want to kill every Han Chinese, I want to capture every Liangshan cavalry, and then torture them one by one tens of millions of times!
"Slap those flies to death, and I want them to be crushed—" The roar was mixed with endless rage.
The five hundred cavalry actually crushed a thousand cavalry of the captive army, and then crushed the thousand cavalry of the tribe without hindrance. This is a humiliating achievement.
Wei Mingqu Huai's words were orders, and at this time, the entire camp of the Western Xia Army was already preparing breakfast.
For more than two quarters of an hour, tens of thousands of Western Xia cavalry poured out.
Lu Junyi smiled brightly......
East, south, west, and north......
Lu Junyi took tens of thousands of Western Xia cavalry around in a large circle, and the center point was Yongle City. "Haha, haha...... "The Western Xia army, which had no good rest at night, had not attacked the city in recent days, so Lu Junyi rushed into Yongle City with his subordinates. At the head of the city, Zhi Yan looked at the gray-faced Western Xia cavalry running and laughed happily.