Chapter 30: Driving the People into the City
Yuezhou, along the large and small rivers, the Tang army sailors took small boats to gradually control the outside of Yuezhou, in this regard, the Yuezhou side reacted, their big boats were not as good as the Tang army, but the small boat gap was not big, Wu Yuejun chose to attack. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
In order to control the river, both sides invested a large number of troops, lacked the protection of large warships, the casualties of the Tang army increased, and more importantly, the sharp weapons of the Tang army lost their effect, and the Wu Yue army also got a lot of big fish bladders, covering their eyes with it, and the Tang army's lime offensive lost its effect.
Yang Lian and Zhao Chengtai personally led the troops, the two armies had a fierce battle in the river, the Tang army has never been able to fully control the river, two days later, the news came, Wu Yuejun has collected more than 30 large merchant ships, is being renovated in Hangzhou, in addition to hundreds of small boats, the strength has increased sharply.
The news reached Yuezhou, Yang Lian accelerated the speed of the attack, every day there were more than 50 small boats into the river, the continuous attack of the Tang army for both sides, the losses were very large, but under the strong attack of the Tang army, has gradually controlled the river, Zhao Chengtai saw that the situation was not good, retreated to the city, no longer clashed with the Tang army.
Zhao Chengtai had his concerns, he originally wanted to keep the river unblocked, since the Tang army was determined to control the waterway, then it might as well give them well, anyway, attacking the city, the water division was very weak, and it still depended on the army. Zhao Chengtai's voluntary withdrawal made the Tang army control the Cao'e River, Yang Lian Lin Renzhao led twenty warships into the Cao'e River, and stationed in Lihai Town, after blocking the Cao'e River, it meant that the Tang army cut off the connection between Hangzhou and Yuezhou from the waterway, and the Hangzhou Navy Division was also trapped in Hangzhou Bay.
At this time, the Hangzhou sailor was still hiding in the depths of Hangzhou Bay, waiting for the opportunity. Yang Lian was able to deploy calmly. After Yang Lian controlled the waterway of Yuezhou, he sent Zhu Qi with twenty warships to enter Xiuzhou, which was across the sea from Yuezhou, and the soldiers landed and harassed everywhere in Xiuzhou, at this time the Tang army general who attacked Xiuzhou was Zhou Hongzuo, because he did not have many soldiers and horses, attacking Xiuzhou was just harassment, but he was unwilling.
Hearing that Zhu Qi was killed, although Zhou Hongzuo was a little strange, he still chose to cooperate, the strength of the two sides reached more than 6,000 people, Zhou Hongzuo sent troops to be on guard, and Zhu Qi led the generals of the water division, transported a large number of stones, and blocked all the canals in Xiuzhou, and it was not so easy for Hangzhou to support Suzhou.
During this period of time, Lin Renzhao had stabilized in the Cao'e River, Yang Lian led the sailor to station, and the sailor soldiers and horses landed every day and burned the rice in the field, which made the Wu Yue people hate it very much, especially Zhao Chengtai saw Yang Lian's tricks, and he scolded again and again.
Yang Lian is going to cut off his grain and grass, although there is enough food in Yuezhou City, which can support at least two years, but Yang Lian has done this, Yuezhou's farming has been greatly affected, even if the Tang army retreats, Yuezhou's losses are also great.
Zhao Chengtai and Yuezhou Assassin Shi Jin Xin looked solemn, the Tang Army was too despicable and shameless, so that the two could not find a countermeasure for a while, due to the continuous fighting, Wu Yuejun's small warships suffered great losses, Yuezhou and Liu Zongrudder, the future Yuezhou defense war still needs to use small boats, Zhao Chengtai refused to put the few small warships into the battle.
The paddy fields of Yuezhou were burned, Yang Lian destroyed the houses of the people, the soldiers of the Tang Army drove them away, leaving their homes, but they did not kill them, every day, there will be countless people of Wuyue were driven to the city of Yuezhou, they cried and ran, towards the city of Yuezhou.
Zhao Chengtai, who received the news, and Jin Xin, the assassin of Yuezhou, rushed to the city, and the two of them looked into the distance, and they were still people who couldn't see the end at a glance.
"The history of the Golden Thorn, the Tang army is scheming, these people must not let them enter the city." Zhao Chengtai said, he faintly felt bad.
Jin Xin came with the surname Liu, because of Qian Biao, in order to avoid secrecy, he changed his surname to Jin, and most of the Liu surnames of Wu Yueguo at that time were changed to Jin. Although Jin Xin was born in a big family, he heard his father talk about the chaos at the end of the Tang Dynasty, and he was very sympathetic to these people.
Jin Xin pursed his lips, thought for a while, and said: "These people are all the people of Wu Yueguo, and Jin, as a parent official, must not let it go." ”
Zhao Chengtai smiled bitterly and said: "Golden Thorn History, the Tang army destroyed the farmland outside the city and drove the people into the city, first, to consume the grain stored in Yuezhou City, and secondly, such behavior will inevitably cause the deterioration of public security in Yuezhou, if these people are mixed with Tang Army soldiers, it will be even worse." ”
Jin Xin sighed, maybe he hadn't thought about this, but he still couldn't bear it, at this time, the tooth general Luo Sheng hurriedly walked over, clasped his fists together, and said: "Jin Thorn Shi, General Zhao, the Tang army has begun to slaughter the people." ”
Jin Xin twisted his eyebrows, a few days ago, the Tang Army just drove away the people and did not kill anyone, he didn't expect to start slaughtering the people today, he couldn't help clenching his fists, the Tang Army was too hateful.
Zhao Chengtai said: "Golden Thorn History, I'm afraid this is a trick of the Tang Army, you must not go out of the city, otherwise you will be fooled." ”
Luo Sheng is a little anxious, he is from Yuezhou, there is his lover outside the city, and now his whereabouts are unknown, Tang Jun is like this, the lives of his relatives are likely to be lost, although Zhao Chengtai is a general, he is not from Yuezhou, and he can't understand the pain in Luo Sheng's heart. Luo Sheng hurriedly said: "Golden Thorn History, the last general is willing to lead five hundred troops, drive away the Tang people, and rescue the relatives and elders of Wuyue Township." ”
Zhao Chengtai's face changed, and he said: "Golden Thorn History, Yang Lian, the commander of the Tang Army, is scheming, and he must be guarded against." ”
Jin Xin didn't speak, his eyes looked dead outside the city, and at this time, a group of people had already fled to the door, crying and shouting, begging Yuezhou to open the city gate. These people, both old and young, women and children cried, and when it came to the city, Luo Sheng's face changed greatly.
"The history of the Golden Thorn, the people are the foundation, and they must not be slaughtered by the Tang Army." Luo Sheng said again.
At this time, the people outside the city knelt down one after another, Jin Xin couldn't help but clench his fists, Tang Jun was too hateful, he must not watch this happen.
"Luo Dutou, you immediately take the soldiers and horses of your headquarters out of the city to block the Tang army, remember, as long as you save the people, you must not fall in love with war." Although Jin Xin was angry, he was still more rational and knew that he could not fight hard with Tang Jun.
Luo Sheng nodded and left quickly.
Zhao Chengtai sighed, although he is a commander, he can't manage Yuezhou, what's more, he is a defeated general, he lost the Yuezhou Water Village, this life was saved by the Yuezhou Assassin History, he has no right to speak at all, he has already said what should be said, and he can't do anything about the rest.
Luo Sheng took his headquarters to the city gate, slowly opened the city gate, and the people were ready to move, and they all stood up, but the drawbridge was not lowered, and they could not enter the city.
"Folks, Tang Dog has done a lot of evil, slaughtering the villagers, this assassin can't bear to let the villagers be killed, and now decides to open the city gate, however, all the villagers must enter the city in accordance with the order, obey the arrangements of the officials, and do not break in, otherwise, it will be regarded as Tang Dog killing without forgiveness!" Jin Xin said, as soon as he raised his hand, the crossbowmen on the city raised their bows and crossbows one after another.
"Don't worry, we will enter the city in accordance with the order." It was an old man who spoke, and he seemed to be a lizheng.
Hearing Li Zheng speak, the people shouted one after another, and made way of a road, the drawbridge was lowered, Luo Sheng ran out with the cavalry, and the people were divided into two teams to enter the city, in the city gate, there were also officials and soldiers, the long knives on their waists were shining, and the people entered the city smoothly according to the command, and were arranged to stay in a centralized manner.
Luo Sheng rushed out with his soldiers and horses, and along the way, there were many fleeing people running in fear, and some were pushing carts, which were filled with clay pots and cloth bags, and they didn't know what was inside.
After running more than a thousand steps, Luo Sheng saw that the Tang army was killing, he hurried over, the cavalry he brought had an advantage, and quickly rushed over, Luo Sheng raised his knife to split, a Tang soldier raised his knife to block, and heard a crisp sound, the blade in the hand of the Tang soldier was broken, and the person also stepped back several steps, his arm trembled, and the tiger's mouth was bleeding.
"Kill!" Luo Sheng shouted, waved his hand, and his subordinates swarmed up and fought with the Tang army.
Taking advantage of this, the people fled one after another, and in a moment, they slipped away.
After fighting with the Tang army for a while, Luo Sheng gradually gained an advantage, there were not many Tang soldiers, after four or five people died, the Tang soldiers chose to retreat, Luo Sheng was very cautious and did not pursue, the Tang army retreated, he also chose to retreat, let the brothers put the robes that died in the battle on the war horses, and sent them back to Yuezhou City.
Jin Xin was relieved when he saw that Luo Sheng came back smoothly, and he asked Luo Sheng to strictly guard the people who entered the city, and he would never let anything go wrong.
"Wu Yuejun couldn't help it." Tapping on the table and listening to the soldier's return, Yang Lian said.
In the past few days, the Tang army has been devastated everywhere, the people of Shangyu, Yuyao and other places have fled, and a large number of people have fled into Yuezhou, causing the population of Yuezhou to surge, and the city of Yuezhou is so large and has limited capacity, and with the influx of a large number of people, it is a great test for food and public security, and the situation is not obvious now, and after a while, the contradiction will become bigger and bigger.
Lin Renzhao didn't think it was inappropriate, but at first he was a little opposed, because he felt that in this case, the Yuezhou Assassin should not let the people into the city, but he actually did it, in addition to proving that he was a good official who loved the people like a son, but also proved that he was not familiar with military affairs.
"Yang Jiedu, it seems that the capture of Yuezhou will be within half a month." Lin Renzhao said.
Yang Lian nodded, asked Zhang Wenji on the side, and said, "Commander Zhang, how has the siege equipment been built during this period of time?" ”
"Yang Jiedu, after this period of busyness, more than 100 catapults have been built, which can be used." Zhang Wenji said.
"Very good, pass the order, if the weather is fine tomorrow, I will send troops to attack Yuezhou City." Yang Lian commanded.
"Whoa!" Zhang Wenji didn't think much about it, agreed, and retreated.
"Yang Jiedu, there are a lot of defenders in Yuezhou, if you forcibly attack the city, I'm afraid the loss will be not small." Lin Renzhao said that he had a clear understanding of the strength of the two armies, and if the Tang army attacked strongly, he was afraid that all of them would be killed, and it would be difficult to capture Yuezhou.
"Huzi, I'll let you see tomorrow, the divine power of the catapult." Yang Lian laughed, picked up the tea, and took a sip slowly. (To be continued.) )