To everyone's surprise, Chao Sheng, who had been very calm, suddenly spoke: "That's not simple, the reason why Division Commander Liu said this is to emphasize that the Qing soldiers in Anqing City did not just get the news, and the city defense above was not hastily deployed, but was prepared in advance, so that we can't attack other places like we did, simply combine inside and outside, and break through the city, but we must take a long-term plan and after careful planning before we can attack Anqing City." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Then, Chao Sheng glanced at everyone one by one, and finally stopped at Senior Commander Liu, and did not ask for the opinions of others, but said directly: "Senior Commander Liu, after talking so much, about the attack on Anqing City, tell me your opinion, what is the best strategy?" ”

Speaking of the siege plan, Division Commander Liu became more and more cautious, pondered for a while, and after secretly organizing the language, he said slowly: "Commander, the art of war is cloudy, and the best strategy for cutting down the enemy, because the time and place are favorable, and the strength of the enemy is short, according to the current situation, our biggest advantage is that we have an absolute advantage in the number of troops and weapons warfare, as long as we open a gap and take a city gate, we will break the Anqing City ......."

In the dark night, in Anqing City, the governor of the yamen, although it was late at night, the whole yamen was brightly lit, one by one soldiers were stationed in the corridors, as if they had eaten stimulants, their eyes were blazing, and their eyes were round.

In the back office, in the study, the dim candlelight is faint, constantly flickering, and a figure is reflected on the paste, walking back and forth, pacing, the whole room is silent, only the sound of inaudible footsteps.

At this moment, a general appeared from the darkness, walked quickly, hurriedly, towards the study, and walked straight in, showing the carelessness and lack of etiquette of the ancient soldiers.

"My lord, you better sleep for a while, you haven't closed your eyes for two days and two nights, and if you continue like this, your body will probably not be able to bear it and will collapse."

It was the general who spoke, and the other person was Emperor Jiaqing's teacher, Zhu Qi, the governor of Anhui, an old man who was almost in his prime. As the governor of Anhui Province, he thinks he is a loyal minister and a clean official, even if he feels physically and mentally exhausted, at this time, Zhu Jue is gritting his teeth and persevering.

The withered yellow skin and deep dark circles under the eyes can't defeat Zhu Jue, hearing the general's words of concern, Zhu Jue's heart was also very moved, however, he sighed and said helplessly: "Hey... General Feiyangu, I also want to rest for a while, but you have also seen the situation outside the city, those anti-thieves are eyeing us and are bent on taking our Anqing City. ”

This Mongolian named Feiyangu seems to have been with Zhu Jue for a long time, and he also knows the temperament of this governor, don't look at it as a nerd, but his personality is so stubborn that he only admits death, especially when he recognizes things, ten cows can't pull it back, so he didn't persuade again.

Thinking of something, or the current situation is very unfavorable, Fei Yanggu said faintly: "Lord Zhu, I feel that this group of thieves is not simple, and it is very likely that it is related to the cannon fire on the south bank of the Yangtze River a few days ago, and the case of assassinating you is also inseparable from them. ”

Zhu Jue was silent, did not express his opinion, and nodded slightly, which also explained his attitude, and he agreed with Feiyangu's analysis.

"My lord, all of this, combined with the performance of those anti-thieves outside, these anti-thieves are by no means a temporary uprising, they must have experienced a long-term plan, and their purpose is very strong, that is, to overthrow the rule of our Qing Empire and change the dynasty, as can be seen from their hairstyle, no one has braids."

Feiyangu's words touched Zhu Jue's nerves, and also caused him to be deeply worried: "Yes, General Feiyangu, these anti-thieves are menacing, very not simple, just from a distance, the quality of those soldiers is not simple, it is by no means something that can be possessed overnight, even the elite division of our army, there is rarely such a military appearance and discipline, there is a degree of advance and retreat, orders and prohibitions, discipline is very strict, far from the usual anti-thieves, either yellow and thin, or a group of dealers, There is no discipline at all, let alone strategy. ”

While speaking, Zhu Jue couldn't help but look at Leng Yue outside, with a solemn and thoughtful look on his face, at this time, he seemed to think of something, turned his head, looked at Feiyangu, and suddenly asked: "By the way, General Feiyangu, how about our request for help from the Governor of Huguang?" There is also an urgent report to the imperial court, is there any response? ”

Fei Yanggu shook his head, his expression was ugly: "Lord Zhu, send someone to report to the personnel of the imperial court, we are an eight-hundred-mile urgent military intelligence excerpt, this has been almost half a month, it stands to reason that at this time, there should be an echo, there is no news yet, and the situation is not optimistic." ”

Although he didn't say everything, Zhu Jue understood everything, knowing that the person who sent the emergency was likely to die, and if something happened to him, the imperial court didn't know the situation here, and then he didn't have any reaction from Hubei, and suddenly, his heart became even more gloomy.

Boom...

Da Da...

When the two were about to talk, suddenly, the sound of mortars and machine guns broke the silence of the night, disturbing the two, and Zhu Jue subconsciously asked, "General Feiyangu, what kind of firearm is this?" The sound was like a red-coated cannon, far different, and somewhat similar to a bird's gun, but much stronger than a bird's gun. ”

"My lord, I don't know it, I've never heard such a firearm." Feiyangu's face was bitter.

Although the two did not know the existence of machine guns and mortars, Zhu Jue and Feiyangu both knew that only the explosion of gunpowder could cause such a reaction, and before they had time to think about it, Zhu Jue walked towards the door, and at the same time said quickly: "General Feiyangu, judging from the sound of firearms, those thieves are attacking our east gate at night, you immediately send more people to patrol the streets near the east gate, after all, those assassins have not been caught yet, and they also have bird guns in their hands." ”

"If they hold the bird gun in their hands and cooperate with the anti-thieves outside, our Anqing City will not be protected!"

After this reminder, Feiyangu was suddenly excited, and he also understood why the governor had to send troops to patrol the streets near the city gate, which was to prevent trouble. Without further hesitation, he immediately walked outside, following closely behind Zhu Jue.

As soon as the two of them walked out of the governor's yamen and walked on the street, they saw from a distance that the east gate was full of fire, and the bullets streaked through the night sky, like a meteor shower. All of a sudden, Anqing City became extremely nervous, and groups of Qing soldiers ran quickly, armed with broadswords and spears, and even bows and arrows, and went to the east gate to support.

Zhu Jue was very eager, at this time, he was like taking the Ten Great Tonic Pills, he was very excited, his steps were hurried, and he couldn't wait to reach the East City Gate immediately.

However, the disaster did not go alone, and another burst of gunfire rang out, coming from the north gate of Anqing City.

Bang bang...

Da Da...

When panicked, when nervous, hearing such a dense gunshot, the two of them, together with the guards and soldiers, stopped at the same time, and looked at the north gate of Anqing City.

Seeing this situation, Feiyangu didn't have time to think about it, and immediately stopped a cavalryman passing by him, and shouted: "I'm Feiyangu, hurry up, I want to requisition this war horse!" ”

Without waiting for the leader of the team to react, he had been rudely pulled off the horse by Feiyangu, and in the surprise and confusion of everyone, Feiyangu led the war horse to Zhu Jue, and said eagerly: "My lord, the north gate has been broken by the anti-thieves, you should quickly escape from the west gate, the general trend has gone, and you can't change anything if you stay." ”

Zhu Jue glared angrily, and was about to scold, but Feiyangu quickly explained: "My lord, the last general is not to let you be a deserter, but the current situation is very critical, it is related to my Qing Dynasty, someone must report the matter here to the court, so that the emperor knows about the matter here." Otherwise, it will be too late, and the Qing Dynasty will be in jeopardy! ”

Seeing that Zhu Jue did not move at all and did not have the slightest intention of leaving, Feiyangu was even more anxious: "Lord Zhu, you can't expect the soldiers to cross the Yellow River and report the matter here to the imperial court. Such a big thing happened in Anhui and Jiangsu, and the imperial court has not yet noticed that the Yellow River must not be able to pass, for the sake of today's plan, we can only enter the city from the northwest and explain the situation here to the Shengshang, so as to save the current crisis and the unfavorable situation of the Qing Dynasty. ”

"General Feiyangu, it's up to you to report this matter to the imperial court, I'm so old, I'm an old bone, I'm definitely not as good as you in a hurry, or I'll preside over the military in Anqing City, resist these thieves, and win time for you~!" Zhu Jue insisted again.

Feiyangu was already in a hurry, and forcefully put Zhu Jue on the war horse, while explaining: "Lord Zhu, I am from a military background, I am more suitable to stay than you, and I can block these thieves and gain more time, you hurry up, Lord Zhu, escape from Anhui as soon as possible, through Hubei and Henan, flee to Shanxi, and then enter Zhili and go to the capital." ”

In a few words, Feiyangu had already planned Zhu Jue's escape route, which was also the best choice, showing his military talent and familiarity with the geographical location.

Drive!

Without waiting for Zhu Jue to say more, Feiyangu slapped the horse's ass violently, and shouted at the same time: "Lord Zhu, the country of the Qing Dynasty will be entrusted to you!" ”

After walking a distance, the speed of the war horse slowed down slightly, Zhu Jue took a deep look at Feiyangu, who had already turned away, and did not say anything more, shouted loudly, and rode away, accompanied by the sound of the horse's hooves.

Drive!

Bang bang...

Da Da...

The east gate and the north gate of Anqing City were fighting at the same time, and the east gate with the most artillery fire was only a feint, and the real key battle was the north gate with sporadic gunfire, which was far less than the rumbling sound of artillery fire at the east gate.

This night is destined to be unpeaceful, rivers of blood, mountains of bones, and constant firefights, at this moment, Feiyangu's military talent is brought into full play, in order to gain more time to delay, Feiyangu recalled the firearms battalion, divided into small units, lurking in the streets and alleys, sniping Chao Sheng's soldiers, hunting, and shooting black guns. (To be continued.) )