"General, the last general thinks that if our army wants to withdraw. It was too early to be late. He bowed his head and pondered silently for a moment.

Yu He, the thousand-household official who had a little prestige in the army, couldn't help but be the first to stand up and say such a thing to Pei Changqing.

"Yes, there will be some truth then. Let's move on. In this regard, Pei Changqing couldn't help but agree with it. Waving his hand, he was encouraged to continue.

"Yes!" Encouraged by Pei Changqing, Yu He was naturally at ease. So after saluting Pei Changqing again, Pei Changqing couldn't help but continue to speak: "General, because during the day, our army is not going well. Therefore, at this time, the soldiers in our army did not have much will to fight.

Therefore, in such a situation, we cannot help but convey the order to withdraw our troops now. Let the soldiers start to prepare at this time. In this way, the soldier's thoughts are satisfied, and there should be a little comfort in his heart.

Therefore, the speed of preparation will naturally be faster than usual. In this way, our army will be able to withdraw its troops early tomorrow morning. ”

Yu He said this, in terms of methodology, it is really organized.

Therefore, hearing Yu He's words, Pei Changqing couldn't help but subconsciously touch the beard on his chin and think about it.

"Very well, this plan works." Pei Changqing thought silently for a while, and then couldn't help nodding like this. "Order, let our soldiers get ready, and early tomorrow morning, we will withdraw our troops and return to Baling."

"Yes, the last general will obey!" When the generals heard this, they naturally happily agreed.

Then, these happy generals couldn't help but bow again to Pei Changqing, who was sitting on the main seat, and withdrew from the camp one after another with brisk steps.

And when all these generals withdrew from the camp one by one, Pei Song, who was Pei Changqing's nephew and also a sailor Qianhu, couldn't help but bow silently to Pei Changqing at this time. Slowly exited the tent.

Seeing his nephew Pei Changqing out of the account, Pei Changqing, who was originally indifferent, couldn't help but sigh deeply.

……

Early the next morning, a scout couldn't help but walk quickly to Zhang Shihua's Chinese army tent.

"My lord, Tartar, Tartar has withdrawn." The scout gasped and couldn't help but stammered something like this to Zhang Shihua.

However, at this time, when he suddenly heard the scout's words, Zhang Shihua's face did not show any excitement. Because, with such a result, Zhang Shihua also expected some of them.

After all, in yesterday's battle, the number of casualties and prisoners of the officers and men of the naval division on the Yuezhou Road reached 5,000 soldiers and horses.

And the 5,000 soldiers and horses, for the officers and soldiers of the water division on the Yuezhou Road, are almost three percent of their total strength.

Nearly thirty percent of the casualties, even the black-clothed army under Zhang Shihua's command, are definitely unbearable. So let alone the officers and soldiers of the Naval Division on Yuezhou Road.

Although it is said that the officers and soldiers of the naval division on Yuezhou Road stationed their soldiers and horses at the public dispatch station, they did occupy a great geographical advantage. But if there is no morale and courage, what is the use of the great location?

Therefore, in such a situation, for the officers and soldiers of the water division on Yuezhou Road. If they don't withdraw their troops at this time. If you continue to confront Zhang Shihua's soldiers and horses in this place, then the first person whose morale will collapse must be the officers and soldiers of the water division on Yuezhou Road.

Therefore, at this time, after hearing the report of the scouts under his command. Zhang Shihua only nodded silently, and then he couldn't help but convey the order for the whole army to pursue.

After all, there are still more than 10,000 officers and soldiers of the water division on Yuezhou Road. If they were not all wiped out, Zhang Shihua would not dare to lead the army to attack Jiangxia City.

Moreover, Balingke is also a large city with a large population and a developed economy. If this city is defeated, the black-clothed army can definitely get rich supplies and money, which will make it easier for him to attack Jiangxia City.

……

Baling, in ancient China, is actually not an ancient city with a long history.

According to historical records, Baling City was first built in the Three Kingdoms period, and it was personally supervised by Lu Su in the first year of Huanglong (229 AD) during the Three Kingdoms period.

It is said that this city was not called Baling at first, but because the city was relatively empty when it was first built, it was called Baqiu City by the people of the time.

Later, it was not until the Jin Dynasty destroyed the Eastern Wu and unified the world that the city was changed from Baqiu City to Baling City. And this also made this city, because of the advantages brought by the geographical location, officially become the seat of Baling County at that time.

Therefore, since then, this city has gradually developed into a famous city in the world with the advantage of geographical location and political factors. As a result, during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the population of this city reached nearly 100,000.

At this time, with the southward shift of the economic center of gravity, the population of Baling City has increased even more.

Anyway, according to the records of Ding Koubo of the Yuan and Mongolian courts, the total population of Baling City at this time was definitely not less than 200,000.

Therefore, with such a foundation, the walls of Baling City are also built very strong and tall. Therefore, if you want to attack such a city, in this era of cold weapons that have not yet developed gunpowder weapons, it will definitely not be a simple matter.

And this, in fact, is the main reason why the generals under Pei Changqing wanted to withdraw to Baling after the fiasco.

After all, there is a wall nearly four zhang high and two zhang thick as a barrier. Even the faint of heart will have great courage when fighting against hostilities.

Therefore, when Zhang Shihua led the army under his command, went down the river, set off from the public dispatch station, and rushed to the outside of Baling City in almost half a day, he did not directly attack Baling City.

But after inspecting the outside of Baling City like a show of strength, he took his fleet to Junshan, which looked across the river from Baling City, and built a camp.

……

"Haha, this place is called Jun Mountain, it's really a beautiful place!" After leading the army to Junshan and letting his soldiers build a camp, Zhang Shihua did not think hard about how to break the city, but took a group of generals under his command to visit the scenery of Junshan here.

Of course, on the face, although Zhang Shihua was busy pretending to visit the scenery. But in the end, it is also to show his confidence in treating the enemy city as if it were nothing, so as to encourage the soldiers under his command.

Therefore, although Zhang Shihua said this, Zhang Shihua didn't see much of the beautiful scenery on this Jun Mountain.

But at this time, maybe it's to cooperate with Zhang Shihua. Therefore, after Zhang Shihua said such a thing, a scribe named Huang who lived in Jiangling, and a young man who was now a secretary under Zhang Shihua's command, couldn't help but smile and echoed: "Hehe, so that the lord knows." This Jun Mountain is in Yuezhou, but it is also a famous place of interest in the Eight Classics! ”

"Oh, I don't know. Dare to ask what is the famous spot of Chengde? Since someone echoed it, Zhang Shihua was happy to continue.

"Hehe, that's right. This mountain is located in the Dongting Garden, so it was actually called Dongting Mountain in ancient times. Legend this 'Dongting Mountain floats on the water, there are hundreds of golden halls under it, the jade girl lives there, four o'clock to hear the sound of gold, stone, silk and bamboo, through the top of the mountain' after the two concubines of Emperor Shun Empress Ehuang and Nuying are buried here, Qu Yuan called Xiangjun and Mrs. Xiang in the "Nine Songs", so the descendants renamed this mountain Junshan. ”

"This, but it is unexpected, this place is actually the burial place of Emperor Shun's concubine. And our army is stationed here today, doesn't it disturb the peace of these two virtuous concubines. This is really a sin. Hearing Huang Zai say this, Zhang Shihua raised his eyebrows, looking at the beautiful Junshan, but he couldn't help but say so.

However, after Zhang Shihua said such a thing, Huang Zai, who was flexible, couldn't help but roll his eyes, and hurriedly said: "The lord's words are wrong. The lord led the righteous army to fight against the Tartars, but it was for the sake of the world. Therefore, if the two virtuous concubines of Empress E and Nuying had knowledge under the spring, they would definitely support the general. In this case, general, what do you say is sinful? ”

Huang Zai said this, but he couldn't help but put Zhang Shihua on the commanding heights of morality all of a sudden.

Therefore, after hearing such words, Zhang Shihua couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

"Since the two virtuous concubines of Empress E and Nuying are buried here, if you want to come to this Jun Mountain, there must be a temple. Ah Wu, you send someone to find this temple. It's also good to add some incense to these two virtuous concubines. ”

"Yes, my subordinates obey!" Hearing Zhang Shihua's order, Li Wu agreed, and he couldn't help but point out a soldier and ordered him to go to the mountains to find a temple.

Then I found the temple, everyone made incense, and after a tour, it was also sunset.

……

I didn't say anything all night, and I stayed until dawn, and the time couldn't help but reach September 20.

And on this day, in addition to leaving the 7,000 soldiers and horses of Deng Hu's headquarters to guard the camp, the rest of the soldiers and horses could not help but be led by Zhang Shihua, and the whole army went out and killed Baling City, which was more than ten miles away.

Baling City, because it is located in the east of Dongting, is a city built by water. Therefore, on the south, north and east sides of Baling City, there are extremely wide moats. To the west, the magnificent Dongting Lake has become a natural barrier for Baling City.

With such a natural geographical advantage, Baling City is naturally built very cleverly. For example, the western city wall of Baling City is very close to Dongting Lake. So much so that the soldiers stood on the city wall and could even shoot arrows from their crossbows into the lake.

Moreover, because Baling City is governed by Yuezhou Prefecture, there are sailor troops stationed in the city all the year round, so a wide water gate has been specially opened in the west of Baling City.

So that the sailors could lead the army into the city without abandoning the ship at the critical moment. Therefore, it will not be easy to attack this city.

After all, not only the sailor troops under Pei Changqing's command can use this city to advance and retreat freely. Moreover, there are nearly 5,000 defenders in the city.

Yes, a heavy city like Baling City is governed by a state. Naturally, there can be no only naval divisions without an army.

Although it is said that most of the 5,000 soldiers and horses defending the city are corrupt officers and soldiers who have been in peace for a long time, most of them have never been on the battlefield. Even put these soldiers in the plains and the field battle of the black-clothed army under Zhang Shihua, and the black-clothed army only needed 1,000 people to defeat them all.

But with the help of the tall city walls and the strong bows and crossbows in their hands, the combat power of these soldiers should not be underestimated.

Therefore, under such circumstances, the advantage that Zhang Shihua and others occupy is only the advantage in strength and the morale advantage brought by the pursuit of victory.

And it is precisely because of these two advantages that Zhang Shihua will also go out on the second day of camping. At such a moment, it is obvious that Zhang Shihua has the idea of suppressing people with power.

……

"Baling City, it's really a majestic city!" More than 50,000 soldiers, under the leadership of Zhang Shihua, rushed towards Baling City. And looking at Baling City, which was entrenched like a giant beast on the shore of Dongting not far away, Zhang Shihua couldn't help but subconsciously let out such an emotion.

And Zhao Ziyu, the military advisor standing next to Zhang Shihua, suddenly heard Zhang Shihua's sigh, raised his eyebrows slightly, and couldn't help but bow to Zhang Shihua, and said: "The words of the lord are also felt by the ministers." However, our army has already discussed the method of breaking the city.

Therefore, in the eyes of his subordinates, although this city is large. But as long as our army is properly used, we will use our elite soldiers to defeat the enemy's fearless soldiers. Then it will not be easy to defeat this city. ”

"Hahahaha, what Ziyu said makes sense. It's just a city. Even if it is tall and hundreds of feet, if there is no dare to die to protect it, it is just a dead thing, and it is nothing. Hearing Zhao Ziyu's words, Zhang Shihua laughed and said like this arrogantly.

Then he waved his hand and ordered: "Come, pass my military order." Prepare the more than 40 iron-walled bewel-beaked sea falcon warships in the army carrying artillery. Today, I will bombard the enemy's soldiers' and horses' cities in front of them! ”

"Yes, my subordinates obey!" Hearing this, Corporal Zhang Shihua answered. Then the flag bearer on the warship couldn't help waving the flag in his hand, and began to convey Zhang Shihua's order to the warships around.

Of course, such a messenger is not only on Zhang Shihua's warship, but also on many other warships.

Therefore, in the blink of an eye, Zhang Shihua's order was conveyed in its original form.

So at this time, I couldn't help but see it, under the escort of hundreds of black-clothed army warships. More than forty iron-walled bewel-billed flat sea falcon warships carrying artillery gathered together, turned their guns, and aimed their guns in the direction of Baling City.