In this way, the attack lasted for a day, and although the Tatar army suffered heavy casualties, it still did not attack. Chen Cheng had no choice but to withdraw his troops first.

Holding his hat and helmet and hanging his head into the state hall dejectedly, he saw Gao Tang and said, "There is no attack." ”

Gao Tang had long expected this to be the case, so he said, "I thought of this. It's just that if we can't attack it for a long time, when the reinforcements from the Tatars arrive, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to defend Pingliangzhou City. ”

Chen Cheng said: "Then what should I do? Why don't we ask the court for help! ”

Gao Tang shook his head and said, "Brother Chen, we just finished begging!" Why are you embarrassed to ask for it again? ”

Chen Cheng also frowned when he heard Gao Tang's words. But he still said: "General Gao, it's not a matter of face now. Retaking the land of Pingdu and capturing Pingliang Prefecture is the top priority! ”

Gao Tang said: "Brother Chen, I also know what you are saying. But as the general here, what I want to do is to repay the victory to the court and His Majesty. Instead of asking for help every day. You and I should study a countermeasure and find a way to take back the land of Pingdu! ”

Chen Cheng said: "The land of Pingdu is a flat river, and the battle between the two armies depends on who is more brave." There is no way to say anything! ”

Gao Tang said: "Then fight directly, I don't believe that our artillery and muskets can't repel his Tatar army." ”

Chen Cheng said: "There is only one way now. Tomorrow I will lead my troops to attack again. ”

"Okay, there's Brother Lao Chen." Gao Tang arched his hand and said.

Chen Cheng sighed and said, "The cavalry of this Tarnu army is really brave and good at fighting, and they will soon be able to rush over and make our artillery lose its power." ”

"But after each battle, the Tatars suffered more casualties than we fought. These two sisters are our strength. Gao Tang said.

Chen Cheng said: "Then we must also try as soon as possible, so that when a large number of reinforcements from the Dengtar slave army arrive, we will be in a defeat." ”

Gao Tang nodded heavily and said, "So we have to attack as soon as possible." From tomorrow, our army will attack without stopping. By the way, are there enough shells and bullets? ”

Chen Cheng said: "I have already sent someone to transport it from Jiangnan. ”

"Well, that's good. Fight hard until you take back the land of Pingdu. Gao Tang also seemed to have made up his mind at this time. If you don't make up your mind now, it's really too late.

Chen Cheng said: "General Gao, then I will retire first." ”

"Brother Chen, walk slowly." Gao Tang said.

The two of them arched their hands and made a difference. Now the two of them no longer talk about drinking wine and eating meat. Now they have a big table of delicacies, and they don't have an appetite for it.

The next day, Chen Cheng continued to attack the Tatar army, and the battle situation was similar to yesterday, and the Tatar army suffered many serious casualties. And Chen Cheng ordered a non-stop attack.

There was no way, and the Tatars had no choice but to retreat to the camp. Protected with a strong crossbowman. These strong crossbows were very powerful, so that Chen Cheng was helpless for a while. Because as soon as the artillery reached the firing range, the Tatar crossbowmen began to fire. resulting in casualties among the personnel of this army. However, the cannonballs that go out can also blow these crossbowmen to pieces. Just dead one to make up for two. The strength of the bow and crossbow has not diminished at all.

Faced with such a stalemate, Chen Cheng also had to withdraw his troops and make long-term plans.

In the lobby, Chen Cheng explained the battle situation to Gao Tang.

Gao Tang frowned, he didn't pay attention for a while.

Chen Cheng said: "General Gao, after these two days of attack, the losses of the Tatar army are at least three percent. If they can attack at close range, it won't be a few days before they give up. ”

"Then we can only risk casualties and rush up." Gao Tang said. Because there's really no better way to do it now. It can only be hard-hitting.

Chen Cheng had no choice but to say: "That's the only way, repair it tonight, and tomorrow I will rearrange the attack, this time I will use more artillery to attack." ”

Gao Tang said, "Okay. I'm waiting for Brother Chen's good news. ”

"I hope there is good news!" Chen Cheng shook his head helplessly.

The next day, twice as many artillery began to attack. But since it could not go any further, the damage to the Tatar army from the artillery was not very large.

This time, the crossbowmen were backed by cavalry, and if the cannon got closer, they would rush at them.

In this way, they attacked for another day and a night, and apart from inflicting casualties on the Tatars, they did not make the Tatars retreat even half a step. The soldiers were so tired that Chen Cheng had to order to stop the attack again.

Chen Cheng returned to the yamen in Pingliang Prefecture and said to Gao Tang: "General Gao, there is still no progress!" ”

"This Tartar slave is really tough!" Gao Tang slapped the table and said.

"Not really. No wonder the Nu army was able to reach the land of Bazhou in the west. Chen Cheng also sighed.

"They have tenacity, and we can't be left behind, and we have to be more resilient than them. Trim it up and continue the attack. Gao Tang said hatefully.

"Yes, General Gao. Tonight I will give the order to attack. Chen Cheng said.

Gao Tang nodded and said, "Brother Chen, you've been tired for a day and night, let's go and rest first!" ”

"Okay, I'll go first." Chen Cheng arched his hand and said, and then retreated.

Tang Feng paced in the lobby. The tenacity of the Tatar army may have been able to wait for the arrival of a large number of Tatar reinforcements. What can I do? I had to ask for Tatar reinforcements to come late.

In the afternoon, after Chen Cheng rested, he came to the lobby to find Gao Tang and said that he was going to attack the Tatar army.

Gao Tang said: "This time, we will drive the Tarnu army out of the land of Pingdu at any cost. ”

"Well, I understand. In fact, according to this trend, the Tatar army will not be able to support it for a few days. Chen Cheng said.

"We must complete this task before reinforcements from the Tatar army arrive," said Gao Tang. ”

"I understand." Chen Cheng said.

"There you go!" Gao Tang said.

"Yes, General Gao." Chen Cheng arched his hand and said.

After speaking, just as he was about to turn around, a spy came to report.

"Report to the general that a large number of Tatar troops have been found on the sixty-mile road east of Pingdu."

"What? How many miles? Gao Tang asked nervously.

"Sixty miles." The spy replied.

Gao Tang listened carefully and quickly calculated in his heart. I'm afraid it will take two days to get to the sixty-mile road. After the calculation, Gao Tang hurriedly said to Chen Cheng: "Brother Chen, we only have two days now. ”

Chen Cheng frowned tightly and said, "I'm afraid I can't do it in two days!" ”

Gao Tang said: "If you can't do it, you have to do it." Otherwise, it will be difficult to preserve the entire Pingliang Prefecture. His tone was visibly anxious.

Chen Cheng nodded, because he also knew that this task had to be completed. No matter how hard it is.