It's getting dark.

The Yellow River crosses the Xiaoji Mountain, the rapids roll, the waves crash on the rocks, rolling up thousands of piles of broken snow, and then thunder after thunder explodes from the rocks.

On the fog, the tall peaks on both sides of the Yellow River are covered with a layer of hideous in the night fog.

If you want to take Huangzhou, not only Huangzhou City, but also Zongge City and Qingtang City, only by taking down these three major cities in Huangzhou can you sweep north and south along this line. The first is Huangzhou City.

The Song army can show the spirit of stepping on the rugged mountain, and there can be hundreds of roads to reach Huangzhou, but it is impossible. The Song army successfully crossed the Exposed Mountain, first, it was unprepared, and secondly, there were only a few thousand troops, and a few thousand people wanted to recover Huangzhou, and it was impossible for Wei Huo to be resurrected. Therefore, Wang Shao's trip brought 40,000 Song troops. There are many armies and great forces, but the supplies are heavy, the speed is not fast, and there are not many roads to choose from.

This kind of situation will occur not only in Huangzhou, but also in all areas of Huangzhou.

The boundless mountains make the roads leading to each other very few, often one is on this side of the mountain, one is on the other side of the mountain, only a few hundred meters in a straight line, but to lead, you must go around in the mountains for dozens of miles, you can reach it. Huangzhou is connected to the outside world, but there are only a dozen roads that can provide access for tens of thousands of troops.

Zheng Lang made a regional silkworm net joint defense in Jingyuan Road and the south of Yongzhou, and Huangzhou did not need to be artificially arranged, it was a natural regional silkworm net joint defense.

And of these dozen roads, there are only three that Song Jun can choose.

The first is to go from Minzhou to the southwest of Hezhou, and then pass through the location of the Qiao clan of Dong Zheng's uncle's family, arrive at Kuozhou, and enter Huangzhou. This path is obviously impossible, not to mention the long distance, and it will have to go through many fierce battles. It was also impossible for the Song army to transfer the material army to Minzhou in the south. Then climb to Huangzhou step by step.

The second road is from Rivers State. Along the Daxia River to the south, and then to the northwest, nearly 300 miles after cutting into Kuozhou, you can attack Huangzhou. It is also possible to cut directly into Zongge City, but this road is still very far, and there is a little ghost in Danan City who knocks on the door, guarding the Yellow River. Moreover, it is to take Danan City. It is also necessary to take the city of Kuozhou, whether it is to Huangzhou or to Zongge, the road is dangerous, and the road is rugged, if Tubo is sent to camp in the important place, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Therefore, if you open that path casually, the sacrifice will be heavy.

Therefore, Wang Shao chose the third road, attacking from the Yellow River Bridge, cutting directly into Bajin City, Miaochuan City, and then passing through Huangshui Canyon. Attack on Huangzhou.

This road is also not easy to attack.

Tubo not only stationed a large number of troops, but also had three difficult passes: the Yellow River Bridge, Bajin City and Huangshui Gorge.

The first hurdle is the Yellow River Bridge.

After Wang Shao defeated Ghost Zhang. Later, to consolidate the fruits of victory, a checkpoint was built in the east of the Yellow River, Anxiang Pass. Dong Yu also stationed a camp in the west of the Yellow River and strangled the Yellow River Bridge. If you want to defeat Dong Yu, the first level is to successfully capture the Yellow River Bridge.

In advance, Wang Shao transferred Miao to Anxiang Guanzhong.

There are also several generals, Yao Lin, Guo Cheng, and Jia Yan.

Guo Cheng was transferred from Yanzhou, this battle was very important, before Zheng Lang left, Guo Cheng, Xiao Yao, Qingzhou boxing champion Liu Ru, veteran He Bin, Li Hao, Zhang Quan, Zhang Yun and other generals were transferred from other places to Qinfeng Road or Xihe Road.

In addition, there are four technical officials, Wang Te, Song Shu, Zhou Wancheng, and Ping Langfu.

There are two Gewu students accepted by Zheng Lang in Zhengzhou's Quest Academy, and two are Gewu students of Taixue, but they have one thing in common, and they both subsequently participated in the research and development of artillery.

Wang Shao rarely used artillery in the battle of pacifying Hehuang, one is that the artillery is too expensive, and when the cannon sounds, there are ten thousand taels of gold, and he is reluctant to use it, and the second is that Wang Shao is familiar with cold weapons, but he does not know much about this thing and cannot use it. So it's better not to use it.

Based on this situation, Zheng Lang transferred four technical officials to conduct artillery technical guidance.

With Guo Cheng to Anxiangguan was the technical official Wang Te.

At this time, in the middle of June, it was the hot time in the capital, but when I arrived at Xiaojishan, the night was already very cool. Even when it rains, the temperature is only a dozen degrees Celsius.

Wang Shao's army barely reached Xiangzi City before the march, and the battle had already begun.

Miao Shu walked out of the room and looked at the sky outside, today is a cloudy day, which is very important, the moon is dark and the wind is high, it is the time to kill.

The tall mountains and rivers, as well as the gloomy night, were just enough to cover the bridge-grabbing operation.

Miao Zhu returned to the room, looked at Wang Te and said, "Wang Te, it's up to you to act tonight." ”

Wang Te admired the Western Army, especially Miao Zhi, but he despised the Western Army's use of artillery. He nodded and said, "Don't worry." ”

"Alright, get ready to go."

A thousand Song soldiers began to wrap their horses in their hooves and stuff them into their horses.

Hundreds of men pushed out fifty wagons.

"Let's go."

1,000 or hundreds of people touched the Yellow River.

The night was gloomy, although there was not much night wind, but the tall mountains on both sides of the mountain road protected the Song army well in the night.

Miao Zhu took the Song army to the Yellow River silently, and did not act immediately, but looked at the other side.

The Tubo people on the other side were heavily guarded, and there were many soldiers patrolling with torches, Zheng Lang personally came to the northwest, not to mention Dong Yu, even the Khitan knew that Zheng Lang's drunken intention was not to drink. However, Dong Yu didn't care too much, after the Tubo clan established a foothold, it was a brilliant cast of iron and blood, and the pinnacle of glory was Huangzhou Qingtang.

The Western Xia returned with hundreds of thousands of troops many times, and the Song army only had 40,000 soldiers and horses, so what could they do. However, vigilance has been strengthened in various key areas.

Wang Te took the soldiers to place the artillery, and the accuracy of the artillery was too outrageous, even more outrageous than the bed crossbow. Accuracy is not sought, only an angle is required, and it is better to kill and injure the enemy than to let the shells fall on the Yellow River bridge. If dozens of shells fall on the Yellow River Bridge together and blow the Yellow River Bridge off, it will be a big oolong.

The others did not act, and they had to wait until the fourth watch, when the enemy had fallen asleep, and then it was time to attack.

Miao Zhu came to the Yellow River and stared at the opposite bank. The Tibetans were talking, loud, although the Yellow River roared with the help of the night wind. You can also hear some of the conversation. It's all in Tibetan. Ran Miao has been in the northwest for a long time, and he can understand some of them, and several people are talking about women. One of the soldiers seemed to have a very beautiful girl, and was showing off to his companions. Listened for a while. There was no other valuable content, Miao Zhi came back and ordered his subordinates: "Everyone rest." ”

There are still two hours before the fourth watch, and we must recharge our energy at this time.

Just for a moment. Miao Zhu stood up.

At some point, the wind stopped. A bright moon slowly emerged from the clouds, and the light of Kunhuang sprinkled onto the earth.

The Yellow River is still empty, and then the broken beads are sprinkled down, like golden pearls. The surrounding mountains are foggy, with a dense fairy aura, with layers of yellow ribbons on the edges, and rows of peaks are inserted into the sky, and the top is not visible. At this moment, the heaven and earth are incomparably magnificent.

But that's not a good sign.

Just for a moment. The fog grew lighter and lighter in the moonlight.

Miao Zhu took out the hourglass from his arms, the time may not be so accurate, but it is certainly less than three watches.

Seeing that the clouds in the sky were getting fainter and fainter, Miao Zhi had to order: "Begin!" ”

"Whoa." Wang Te commanded the soldiers and people, loaded the cannonballs, and then said to Miao Zhu: "General Miao, it's okay." ”

Miao Zhu didn't speak, and went down everything with his hands.

Fifty volcanillary cannons roared at the same time, and then fifty streamers flashed out and landed on the opposite bank, some on the Tibetan camp, some on the mountains, and then the explosion came out. Before it was over, the second wave of shells swept through the sky and fell towards the west of the river.

The firing range of the volcanine is not very long, the maximum firing range is only 400 or a dozen steps, and the effective firing range is only 300 or so feet, and the power is not very great. And it's not as light as a tiger squat cannon, and one person can take it away. However, it is equipped with a sub-cannon, which can fire five to seven shells in a short period of time by rotating the sub-cannon, and the probability of exploding is very small, so it is easy and safe to operate.

Wave after wave of shells bombarded the opposite bank.

Each wave fell, there was a terrible scream, and the sixth wave of shells fell, and through the thin night fog, you could see the commotion of the Tibetan camp opposite. Many Tibetans got up and fled in all directions.

Miao Zhu said: "Rush." ”

Guo Cheng was the first to rush over with his soldiers and horses.

When he came, he ordered it, Guo became the vanguard during the general attack, Yao Lin was the deputy first, Miao was awarded the middle army, and Jia Yan was in charge of the rear army. No more instructions at this point.

Seeing the Song army attacking, a big man flashed out among the Tubo people, holding a mace and stabbing at Guo Cheng. Seeing him rushing out with a few relatives, the Tubo people behind him shouted: "Bagulu." ”

That is, the first brave general in the eyes of the Tubo people here.

The confrontation between the two armies has long passed the era of Xue Rengui and Tiele Nine Warriors going head-to-head, and at this time, the Tubo people are in chaos, and there is no need for this head-to-head. However, Guo Cheng was also a fierce general, and some people called him the second Zhang Qi of the Song Dynasty.

Bagulu rode a horse and rushed over, Guo Cheng did not let him advance back, and with a wind sound, the mace smashed down on Guo Cheng with the strength of Wan Jun.

Guo Cheng's arm strength is also amazing, he can pull a strong bow of three and a half stones, but when he hears the wind, it is estimated that this person's arm strength may be faintly better than his own. It's okay to go head-to-head, but you don't have to compete for arm strength. Besides, the spear in his hand also has the upper hand in the arm strength, which is not a coincidence.

Guo Cheng flicked it lightly, and pushed the Bagulu mace away. The two fought for four or five rounds, and Guo Cheng grabbed a gap, lowered his head, let go of the swept mace, and stabbed the spear in his hand into Bagulu's lower abdomen and pierced it deeply.

Bagulu screamed in pain, and fell off his horse, not knowing whether he was alive or dead.

He is a god of war in the hearts of the more than 1,000 Tubo people stationed in the army, and when he saw the god of war fall, no Tubo people dared to resist.

Guo Cheng and Yao Lin led the crowd to pursue.

Miao Zhu led the Chinese army to slowly cross the Yellow River Bridge, and the first pass was finally won. He wiped his sweat and glanced at the Fuyuan cannon transported from the rear, this battle was successful, and the artillery played an important role, otherwise it would be to take advantage of its unpreparedness and laxity to take this bridge, and the sacrifice would not be less. After taking the Yellow River Bridge and completing the task assigned by Wang Shao, Miao Zhu also settled down and began to let people clean up the battlefield, capture prisoners, repair the camp, and wait for Wang Shao's army to arrive.

After a long time, it finally fell silent, and Miao Zhi ordered the three armies to prepare to rest, but it made him feel strange that by this time, Guo Cheng had not returned.

Miao Zhu couldn't rest assured, and sent scouts to the front to investigate. After a long time, the scout came back to report and said, "General Miao, Guo Cheng has taken advantage of the situation to take Ba Jinbao." ”

"Take Bakinburg?" Almost all of them are in a state of sluggishness.

Ba Jin Fort is the second difficulty of the Song army to the west, only forty or fifty miles away from the Yellow River Bridge, there are 2,000 Tibetan soldiers stationed in it, and the lord of the fort, Duo Baro, is a famous Tibetan brave general. This question does not matter, since the Western Army conquered Tibet, it has won more with less many times. It was Jing Sili who faced the four or five times the army led by Ghost Zhang, and if Li Qi escaped without prison, the outcome was unknown.

The key is the topography of Bajin Fort.

This fort is built on the main road of Ba Jin Ling, the city is based on Gangfu, and the four roads leading to Ba Jin Fort are all hanging high mountains and steep ridges on one side, and the cliff is hanging thousands of feet deep on the other side, and the precipice depth is immeasurable.

If the terrain is treacherous, even the Shimen Fort in the Tang Dynasty is not as good.

How much did the Tang Dynasty pay to take Shimen Fort? Only a few hundred Tibetans held on to the fort, and Geshuhan mobilized 60,000 troops and paid tens of thousands of Tang casualties to successfully capture the fort. This is the real one.

Guo Cheng and Yao Lin only had 300 pioneers, so they actually went to "take" Ba Jin Fort?

Everyone is petrified. (To be continued.) )