Chapter 4: The Great Uprising of Yanbei
Gu Chayi took the villagers who followed him and followed the direction of the black smoke to rescue the village attacked by the Jing Yan army, and the people of those villages heard that this was the rebel army that defeated the Jing Yan army, and they all joined it to take revenge on the Jing Yan army. Over the course of several days, several thousand people had gathered.
Gu Chayi looked at the peasants in tattered clothes and armed with rudimentary weapons, a little overwhelmed. I was going to take the opportunity to harass the Jingnan Army, but now with so many people, I can't run away when the time comes; Taking them directly to kill the main force of the Jingnan Army is tantamount to seeking a dead end. Gu Chayi had no choice but to take these people to Stone Wind City.
Wei Zeng and Qi Weilun were a little stunned for a moment when they saw that Gu Cha had only brought about two hundred people with him when he went out, and when he came back, he had already reached the number of the righteous army in Stone Wind City.
"Okay, check one, you brought so many people back on this trip, why didn't I see that you were also a responsive character before." Wei Zeng patted Gu Chayi's shoulder and said with a smile.
"I don't know what's going on, they heard that we defeated the Jingnan army, so they must follow me. I think it's inconvenient to take so many people, so I'd better put them in Shifeng City first, and then I'll harass the Jingnan Army. So I came back. Gu Cha scratched his head and said.
"Now that Brother Gu is back, there is no need to harass the Jingnan Army anymore. I know the reason why there are so many people following you. I just knew that Yanbei people were available, but I didn't expect you to be able to bring so many people back just by going out. I had previously plotted with my virtuous brother to encourage the people of Yanbei to rebel against the Jingnan Army, and it seems that it is also feasible. Qi Weiren said.
"We just defeated the advance team of the Jingnan Army a few days ago, and we captured a lot of weapons, just enough to equip these people you brought back. The main force of the Jingnan army has been killed, and my eldest brother and I plan to send people to the surrounding area to encourage the villagers to resist the Jingnan army, so that the inside and outside should work together to defeat the Jingnan army in one fell swoop. Now that you're back, your cavalry is coming and going like the wind, and it's just right for you to do this task. Wei Zeng said with a smile.
"Okay, you don't know, along the way, the Jingnan Army has been looting the surrounding villages, and I can't help it when I look angry. I think what you said is feasible, and I'll take someone with me right away. When Gu Cha heard this, he slapped his thigh, then turned over and was about to leave the city.
"What are you in a hurry, you just came back and you have to rest for a day before leaving. There's a little tiger here who has been taking care of me. Wei Zeng stopped Gu Cha and said with a smile.
"Oops, I forgot about Xiuxiu, it's time to say hello to Xiuxiu." Gu Cha patted his head one by one and said.
As soon as Gu Cha turned over and dismounted, he immediately entered the City Lord's Mansion to find Yan Xiuxiu.
"This ancient brother is also a man of temperament. He is honest and a good person. Qi Weilun said with a smile.
"Cha Yi is indeed a good brother, and there has never been so many complicated things in his heart. Sometimes I really want to be like him, just do it and don't think so much. Wei Zeng also said with a smile.
"Every man has his own nature, and every man has his own temper. My nature is my blessing, and I am happy to know my destiny so I don't worry. I know that, but it's hard to do. Qi Weiren sighed, his brow furrowed again.
"Big brother cares about the world so that's why it's like this, if it weren't for so much suffering in the world, big brother would naturally be able to untie the knot. But this is also what makes the big brother admirable, now that we occupy Shifeng City, as long as the big brother is here, at least the people here can live happily. Wei Zeng said.
"I see that Brother Xian has always been very calm and steady, and he doesn't like to talk much, and he seems to be a little worried between his eyebrows, I don't know what Brother Xian is worried about?" Qi Weilun asked.
"I cherish everything I've got, but I'm also afraid that one day I'll lose it. All I know is that the more I gain, the more I lose. I just want to protect all this, but fate has confused me, because I feel too small in front of fate. I have never had the feeling of 'I can't ask for it, I can't think of it', but I can't do it if I am fortunate to have it, and I have lost my life. Big brother, Zhen'er, Cha Yi, Miss Sa, here and Yishan's good brothers, I don't want to lose any of them. Wei Zeng said with a slight frown.
"It turns out that Brother Xian thinks so much, but as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to get through all difficulties." Qi Weilun said.
Wei Zeng nodded and said no more, but can he really work hard to protect all this? Wei Zeng doesn't know, but Wei Zeng will try to do it.
The Jingnan army scattered and attacked the village, and was hit by Gu Chayi, so they reined in a little, but the big towns they passed through could not escape the disaster. Finally, the main force of the Jingnan Army came to Shifeng City.
The state of mind of the commander of the Jingnan Army when he came to Shifeng City again can be said to be different, he only thought about looting this rich city when he came to Shifeng City before, and he never expected to fail. Now the commander of the Jingnan Army is indeed full of mixed feelings, both anger and worry that he will not be able to capture Shifeng City. Seeing a piece of reeds in the south of Shifeng City, the commander of the Jingnan Army was on fire in his heart, and immediately ordered someone to burn the reeds.
Looking at the raging fire in the south, the rebel soldiers on Shifeng City did not have the slightest fear, they had experienced the battle array and defeated the Jingnan army, so that these soldiers from the disaster were now full of confidence, not to mention that there was General Wei who commanded Ruo Ding and Miss Sa who was heroic, which made these rebel soldiers feel even more stable.
The rebel soldiers also heard the name of the madman, and secretly speculated about the relationship between the madman and the Valkyrie, but of course there was no conclusion in the end.
Sagarli stood on the city wall wearing gold armor, and the corners of the red scarf on her head rose and fell with the wind, showing Sajiali's heroic posture.
"Wei Zeng, how are you going to fight, there are a lot of people coming from the Jingnan Army this time. Although there are more troops in the city, after all, there is a lack of training, and it may be difficult to win directly against the Jingnan army. Sagaree asked.
"Now that the enemy is on guard, things like sneak attacks can't be done anymore. We first relied on the high walls of Shifeng City to defend it and consume the strength of the Jingnan army. When Cha Yi instigates the surrounding people to resist, we will take the opportunity to kill them, and we will definitely be able to defeat the Jingnan army. Wei Zeng said.
"But can the peasants really defeat these soldiers? A thousand heavily armed soldiers in Yaodong can easily defeat civilians several times their size, and 10,000 soldiers can ensure stability within a radius of several hundred miles. How can these enemy soldiers also be professional soldiers, can they really do it with these peasants? Sagaree was still worried.
"I've always heard things like 'water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize a boat,' and I think there's some truth to that. What's more, we don't want these peasants to die, as long as we can make the Jingnan army ignore each other, we can defeat them with the help of the people in the city. Wei Zeng said firmly.
The Jingnan army brought siege equipment, catapults, heavy crossbows and bows and arrows to shoot at Shifeng City, and the soldiers pushed the building carts and ladder carts to approach Shifeng City under the cover of bows and arrows. The moat has long been filled in by people.
The chariot was a huge tower that was a cut above the city walls, and the wooden planks in front of it were covered with cowhide to resist the fire of bows and arrows, and also to resist fire. There are crossbowmen on the top floor, constantly shooting the defenders in the city, and the elite infantry on the lower layer hides the elite infantry, waiting to approach the city wall, then the front baffle is lowered, the elite infantry step on the baffle to attack the city first, and the soldiers on the ground step on the inclined ladder to attack the city continuously.
The ladder cart is composed of two ladders, which are pushed to the bottom of the city first, and then the soldiers use a winch to put the upper section of the ladder on the city wall, and then they can step on the inclined ladder to attack the city.
As for siege equipment such as long ladders, they can only play an auxiliary role in attacking fortified cities such as Shifeng City.
The morale of the defenders in the city was high, and they were well prepared, and they did not flinch in the face of the attack of the Jingnan army, and repelled several attacks of the Jingnan army one after another. The Jingnan army suspended the offensive because of the damage to the siege equipment.
The craftsmen who were coerced by the Jingnan Army repaired and rushed to make siege equipment overnight, but in the face of the insistence of the Shifeng City Righteous Army, the Jingnan Army also felt a lot of pressure.
Some officers of the Jingnan Army suggested that the civilians around Shifeng City should be driven to attack the city in order to alleviate the casualties of the Jingnan Army and deplete the strength of the rebels in the city. The commander-in-chief of the Jingnan Army immediately agreed.
Several groups of Jingnan troops dispersed to drive the people, but they were resisted by these local residents. It turned out that Gu Cha went to these places early in the morning to preach the victory of the Shifeng Righteous Army in defeating the Jingnan Army, and exaggerated the cruelty of the Jingnan Army. In the past, these people would probably flee when they heard of the arrival of the Jing Yan Army, but now that the Jing Yan Army is no longer invincible, naturally some people dare to resist.
"Well, now the world has changed, and the sheep have begun to eat the wolves. Soldiers, teach me a good lesson, let them know that resisting our army is the only way to die. When the commander of the Jingnan Army heard that there was resistance, he immediately ordered his officers to kill the resisting civilians.
The soldiers of the Jingnan Army were angry because the siege of the city was blocked, and when they heard the commander's order, they immediately killed the surrounding villages. But before I arrived, I saw that the boundless crowd flocked to the camp of the Jing Yan army. It turned out that the surrounding people were all angry and rebelled when they heard the arrival of the Jingnan army, and Gu Chayi led these people to attack the camp of the Jingnan army, and promised that the righteous army in the city would go out of the city to support.
"You have all seen that since they are sent to death, we will give them a ride. The soldiers obeyed the order, formed a military formation to stop the mob, and then drove the living to Shifeng City. The commander of the Jingnan Army immediately gave an order.
Under the orders of the commander-in-chief, the 10,000 sergeants of the Jingnan Army immediately formed a military formation to block the resistance against the civilians. The spearmen and shields were in front, stopping the civilians who rushed towards them; The sword and axe hand is behind, and slew those who cross the line; The archers are constantly shooting, killing a steady stream of people.
Although the rebellious civilians fought bravely, their weapons were crude and they did not know how to do it, so they just swarmed over and became a live target for archers. The infantry of the Jingnan Army cooperated with each other, and the front line continued to press in the direction of the rebels, and the rebels were temporarily defeated.
Wei Zeng saw on the city wall that the main force of the Jingnan army was going to suppress the rebellious civilians, and seeing that the battle was raging and the civilians were about to be defeated, Wei Zeng immediately led nearly 10,000 righteous troops in the city to kill out of the city.
The commander of the Jingnan Army saw that Wei Zeng led people to kill, and recognized that Wei Zeng was the one who attacked the camp that night and chased and killed him for more than ten miles, and he was a little angry for a while. However, with the 3,000 reserve troops around him, it was difficult to resist the attack of nearly 10,000 people in the city, so he immediately ordered the soldiers to retreat.
The rebels outside the city were all excited when they saw the arrival of reinforcements, and fought bravely to kill the Jingnan army. The defenders in the city were divided into two routes, one was led by Sajiali to cooperate with the rebels to flank the Jingnan army; The other route was led by Wei Zeng to directly attack the commander of the Jingnan army.
"I know you, you are the one who attacked me that night."
"That's me! How many killings have you tyrannical warriors caused, today is the day when your blood debt will be repaid. Wei Zeng said to kill the commander of the Jingnan army.
"Just because you want to kill me? I admit that I can't win against you today with the help of these mobs, but do you think you can kill me? Come to Japan, when the elite of Guanbei and the Anyun iron-blooded army arrive, I will personally collect the body for you. Seeing that it was difficult for the main force to win by the rebels and rebels, the commander of the Jingnan army had the heart to retreat and immediately ordered all the soldiers to retreat.
"Do you think you can escape? Look to the south! Wei Jia shouted, leading his army to chase down the defeated army of the Jingnan army.
I saw that Gu Chayi in the south led more rebels to block the way for the Jingnan army to retreat, but the people led by Gu Chayi were slightly more orderly than the previous people.