In the Xinfeng barracks, morale was low and mourning.

The lightly wounded soldiers were huddled together in twos and threes, their eyes blank and their expressions glazed, while the seriously wounded soldiers were abandoned in the corners of the barracks, with no choice but to wait for them to die, and in fact the medical standards of the Ming Dynasty at that time could not save them at all.

More soldiers have indifferent expressions, turning a blind eye to all this, the life of people in the troubled world is like a mustard, no one knows if they will be able to see the sun tomorrow again, how can they still be in the mood to care about others?

Looking at the miserable scene, Li Chengdong was speechless.

Li Yuanyin said: "Father-in-law, now our army has suffered heavy casualties, and most of the surviving soldiers are also wounded. There are no less than 100,000 Qing troops outside the city, and I am afraid that the city will not last long. ”

Du Yonghe heard the angry scolding: "Now what is there to do but hold on, I persuaded Hui Guogong at the beginning, don't go out of the city to fight, you persuaded you to fight." Now this is the case, and now you are satisfied! ”

Li Yuanyin ignored the complaints, and said loudly: "Father-in-law, for the sake of today, I can only send someone to rescue Zheng Chenggong!" ”

"Zheng Chenggong!" Li Chengdong said with some doubts: "Will he come?" ”

"Father-in-law, his lips are dead and his teeth are cold, and the child will definitely persuade him to rescue our army."

Is there any other choice at this time? Li Chengdong nodded silently,

After Li Yuanyin saluted Li Chengdong, he left with a voice.

Li Yuanyin took advantage of the fact that the Qing army had not yet completed the encirclement of Xinfeng, and took more than a dozen personal soldiers to kill them and ran towards Xiamen.

Tan Tai, the general of Zhengnan, heard that General Youming had fled from the city, and angrily scolded the general guarding that area.

After beating the general, Tan Tai gathered all his men into the barracks and asked, "Ladies and gentlemen, Li Chengdong sent a small general to rush out of the city and run towards the east. What do you think Li Chengdong means? ”

Geng Zhongming immediately replied: "Could it be that you want to ask the puppet emperor of the Ming Dynasty for help?" ”

He Luohui shook his head and said, "If this is the case, then it should also be fleeing to the south, not to the east." ”

Shang Kexi hesitated and said, "It may be to rescue Zheng Haikou." ”

The rubber merchant said disdainfully: "Li Chengdong's seventy or eighty thousand troops were all killed by my Qing Dynasty, so what use can Zheng Chenggong use with his thirty or forty thousand soldiers and horses?" Hahaha......"

Shang Kexi persuaded and said: "General, although Zheng Haikou is not worried, be careful that this person and Li Chengdong's coalition army resist our Qing Dynasty." Although I, the Qing Dynasty, am not afraid of the two of them, if I attack the two armies at the same time, the casualties will be immeasurable! ”

Tan Tai also felt some truth when he heard it, and hurriedly asked, "Then in your opinion, what should I do?" ”

Shang Kexi said: "The general couldn't help but send someone to surrender Zheng Haikou. ”

Tan Tai said with some doubts: "Will Zheng Haikou surrender?" Last time, I was like to surrender this person, but he refused!

Shang Kexi smiled and said: "It doesn't matter if Zheng Haikou doesn't surrender, when the time comes, I can release my words, just say that Zheng Chenggong intends to take refuge in my Daqing!" ”

"Did this work?"

Zheng Chenggong's father, Zheng Zhilong, has defected to our army, and the world's determination to resist the Qing Dynasty has always been doubted. Even if someone in the Ming army can see through this conspiracy, Li Chengdong, Qu Shiyun and others may not have such vision. One is not good, Li Chengdong and others will even misunderstand Zheng Chenggong. As long as Zheng Chenggong can't join forces with Li Chengdong, then what does it matter if Zheng Chenggong is willing to surrender or not! ”

Tan Tai was very happy to hear this, and hurriedly said, "Okay, just act according to your plan." He Luohui, you go to Xiamen, Fujian to recruit Zheng Haikou! ”

"Yes, the minion is going!"

Tan Tai led an army of 140,000 to surround Xinfeng.

At that time, the Taojiang River outside the east gate of Xinfeng was swollen and could not be crossed. The Qing army dug and planted piles outside the west and north gates and on the dry road at the south gate to prevent the Ming army from breaking through.

The fortifications were built, and on the first day of the first month of March, the Qing army began to attack the city.

Set up the Shenwei General Cannon and roar towards Xinfeng City.

At the head of the city, Li Chengdong also asked the artillerymen to counterattack, and the two armies used hundreds of Shenwei General Cannons to bombard each other.

Seeing that the artillery could not take advantage, Tan Tai ordered the flag to be flown and the war drums sounded.

More than 70 iron pailou cars with special arrows began to advance, moving towards Xinfeng like towers. Dozens of archers were hidden behind each vehicle. As long as you reach the city gate, you can shoot arrows at the city from behind a large iron plate that is two feet high to cover the attack of others.

At the same time, when the chariot hits the city wall, the warriors can also directly step on the wall and attack the city.

Tens of thousands of green battalion soldiers raised the wooden shield above their heads and rushed towards the city wall quickly. Thousands of people carrying ladders and pushing carts also headed towards the city walls.

Before the Qing army ran under the city wall, it ushered in a rain of arrows in the city.

Arrows are like locusts, constantly reaping the lives of the Qing army.

Soon the Ming army in the city also ushered in the counterattack of the Qing army, and more bows and arrows were fired at them.

The arrows are constantly intertwined in the air, composing 40,000 movements.

"Archers, don't stop!" Li Chengdong brandished his sword and shouted hoarsely.

Dense feathered arrows are like locusts like rain, and dark clouds cover the sky. The mournful whistling sound was endless.

The besieging and defending soldiers were desperately pouring arrows from their quivers at each other, aiming at first.

Later, he didn't even look at it, and mechanically repeated the action of drawing the arrow, winding it, opening the string, and sending the string.

With the earth-shattering shouts of killing, the Qing army began to attack the city in the ant-annexed city.

"Kill!" Under the cover of locust-like arrows.

Groups of Qing soldiers pushed chariots made of simple nails made of large wooden stakes, and sheltered them with several layers of thick cowhide.

Come to the city. A ramming of the gates and walls was launched. The loud thud of the rumble knocked out the horns and snare drums.

"Throw the stones and rolling wood, all ****** for me."

"Archers, don't stop!"

"Quick! Pour all the oil down! ”

The shouts of the castle tower came and went!

Taking advantage of the rain of arrows, the defending sergeants hurriedly poured boiling oil from the tower.

The boiling oil continued to roll down, and the Qing soldiers, who had nowhere to dodge, were suddenly torn off by the hot skin and flesh, covered their wounds, and fell down the ladder with a scream.

The cowhide covering the car under the city effectively blocked the boiling oil, and the Qing soldiers hiding in the car did not suffer much damage.

Just as they were feeling rejoicing, they suddenly heard a terrifying voice.

"Throw torches!"

The falling torches made the boiling oil burn instantly, turning the city into a sea of fire.

Except for a few agile Qing soldiers who were able to break away from the fire, the others were all buried in the fire.

By this time, the sun had set in the west. The western sky was a blood-red color, reflecting the burning walls.

"Bell, bell, ......" The rapid sound of gold sounded from the siege army.

The Qing soldiers, who were still in the fierce battle, heard this and hurriedly retreated.

"Whew~~!" The Ming soldiers on the city tower invariably breathed a long sigh of relief, and there was a hint of relief on their faces. Some people can't even bear the physical and mental exhaustion. Slumped directly on the ground.

More people, under the command of Shangguan, cleaned up the messy city tower.

Surrounded by several generals, Li Chengdong slowly came to the city, looking at the direction of the enemy's retreat, his expression was very solemn.

"How many people have been lost today?" Turning his head, Li Chengdong said to Du beside him.

"More than 3,100 were killed, and more than 1,000 were seriously wounded!" Hao Shangjiu replied with a solemn expression.

Du Yonghe said worriedly, "My lord, are you asking the emperor for help?" ”

Li Chengdong shook his head and said, "The emperor can't count on it." I can only hope that Zheng Chenggong's army can come back soon! Another group of people will come up to defend the city, especially at night, and be especially cautious and vigilant, and never give the enemy a chance to take advantage of it! ”

After giving the order, Li Chengdong slowly walked to the edge of the city and stared in the direction of Xiamen with a complicated expression.