Looking at Xiong Tingbi standing in front of him, Sun Chengzong, who was dressed in military uniform, was slightly surprised, raised his head and asked, "Feibai, what's wrong?" What's the matter? ”

"Lord Hui, a few groups of men and horses left Tieling City this morning, some of them seemed to go in the direction of Fushun, and some of them went to the northwest grassland. Xiaguan estimated that these were all people sent by Jiannu in the city to ask for help, and Xiaguan thought that he had sent someone to chase after him? Xiong Tingbi frowned slightly, as if he was hesitant, waiting for Sun Chengzong to make a decision.

Slightly stunned, Sun Chengzong looked at Xiong Tingbi in some surprise, and finally said with a smile: "Feibai, there seems to be no dislike between the old man and you, if you have anything to say, you have to go around in circles!" ”

Xiong Tingbi suddenly blushed a little, Rao is face is as thick as iron, and he was also a little embarrassed at this time. Those few people who asked for help didn't need to intercept at all, and now Jiannu no longer has the ability to organize large-scale rescues, and the few people who come are just sending heads to the Ming army, so they don't have to pay attention to it at all.

came to find Sun Chengzong, Xiong Tingbi naturally had other things, but there was no good excuse to speak, but he didn't expect to find a reason to be debunked by Sun Chengzong. Smiling awkwardly, Xiong Tingbi said extremely helplessly: "My lord is aware of everything, and the lower officials are naturally not trying to hide it, it's just "

"It's just that some words are hard to speak, aren't they?" Looking at Xiong Tingbi playfully, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "The old man can naturally pretend to be confused, but the old man thinks that Feibai doesn't need to see the outside like this, and it doesn't hurt to say anything!" ”

"My lord, the lower official wants to personally command the siege battle!" Xiong Tingbi was suddenly very moved in his heart, and his face became serious, and he said to Sun Chengzong.

Looking at Xiong Tingbi with a serious face, the look of surprise on Sun Chengzong's face flashed, and he muttered for a moment: "Where did Feibai say this?" Can you talk to the old man? ”

"Lord Qiyu, since the last battle of Shenyang City, the lower officials have not made an inch of success, and they are ashamed of their trust in the emperor. The army of Liaodong has just been newly built, and the subordinate is a Liaodong economic strategy, and he has no real merits, so I am afraid it will be difficult to suppress his subordinates! Xiong Tingbi looked at Sun Chengzong with a slightly embarrassed look on his face, and his eyes looked at Sun Chengzong with a little apprehension.

Sun Chengzong is the governor of Liaodong, so naturally he doesn't need to come in person in every battle, and the people below naturally have his share of credit for winning the battle. However, he didn't expect Xiong Tingbi to have such concerns, but he always felt that something was wrong, and after thinking about it a little, Sun Chengzong understood.

The Ming Dynasty used civilian officials to control military generals, this article has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Xiong Tingbi is the Liaodong Economic Strategy, how dare the people below disagree? However, awe and fear naturally cannot be equated, but they are not as serious as Xiong Tingbi said.

"Feibai, I'm afraid there's another one in this, Feibai didn't say it!" Sun Chengzong put down the pen in his hand, took the helmet on one side and brought it on, took down his sword from the weapon shelf, and said with a smile.

Xiong Tingbi naturally didn't tell the truth, he didn't want to compete with Sun Chengzong, he didn't have the ability to think about it. It's just that he hasn't fought for so long, and it's inevitable that his heart is itching, and now that he has the opportunity, he naturally doesn't want to give up.

Seeing that Sun Chengzong had even guessed his own careful thoughts, Xiong Tingbi didn't explain, but bent his waist down again and said, "Please be successful!" ”

Walking over to help Xiong Tingbi up, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "Why does Feibai need to be like this, is the old man an unreasonable person?" Besides, the matter is handed over to Feibai, and the old man has nothing to worry about, and now the old man is watching the battle for Feibai! Look at the fierce soldiers trained by Feibai, don't let the old man down! ”

Xiong Tingbi suddenly looked happy, although he was very sure in his heart, but he didn't let go until the end of the day. Looking at Sun Chengzong with a smile, Xiong Tingbi nodded vigorously and said, "Don't worry, you won't let your adults down!" ”

Nodding with a smile, Sun Chengzong looked at Xiong Tingbi approvingly, but Xiong Tingbi never saw the worry that flashed in Sun Chengzong's eyes. With a wave of his hand, Sun Chengzong motioned for Xiong Tingbi to go out and stay quietly in the tent.

Sun Chengzong's heart is very clear that he can be said to be an outlier in the two hundred years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and if you talk about powerful people, you can definitely rank among the top few. As the teacher of two generations of emperors, the first and auxiliary ministers of the cabinet, and also commanding so many soldiers and horses.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that the only one who can be more powerful than himself is Zhang Juzheng at the beginning, and those eunuchs who usurped power can't get it on the table at all. When the emperor used it, it was naturally majestic, and once the emperor moved to kill, it was all dry bones in the valley.

is the so-called mediocre talent who does not attract envy, but Mu Xiu will be destroyed by Lin Feng, and Sun Chengzong's psychology is very clear. If the general wants one to be reused, then raising Kou is definitely a very good way, but Sun Chengzong will not do this, he just wants to pacify Liaodong

sighed softly, now that the emperor values himself, it is inevitable that one day he will not be jealous of himself, and he has told himself countless times to know how to advance and retreat, but knowing how to advance and retreat is not the same as being able to advance and retreat! The situation in Liaodong has just opened, and Sun Chengzong's psychology can't be let go.

Listening to the sound of the horn outside, the expression on Sun Chengzong's face became more and more firm, even if he died in the future and had no place to be buried, this Liaodong must be pacified, as for the merits and demerits, it is better to leave it to future generations to comment!

Striding outside the tent, looking at the team that had been assembled, Sun Chengzong stepped forward with a serious face and turned over his war horse. The Ming army had already been prepared, and at this time, under the command of Sun Chengzong, it was marching towards Tieling City.

In Tieling City, Abai stood at the head of the city with a serious face, and a suit of armor made him look very majestic. At this time, Abai no longer has the original elegance, and now he is more like Nurhachi's son.

"Lord Belle, the Ming army is up!" A commander ran over quickly, panting with a little panic on his face.

Looking at the commander with a slight frown, a hint of surprise flashed across Abai's face, he didn't expect Laot, who had been with him for a long time, to do the same. Glaring at Laot fiercely, Abai lowered his voice and reprimanded: "Look at your appearance, are you still the Baturu who is not afraid of life and death?" ”

Laot stood still, his face flushed, his lips opening and closing a few times but saying nothing. Looking at the Ming army in the distance, Laoot's face was no longer worried and afraid, but full of strong fighting spirit and determination.

Nodding slowly, Abai's psychology was also relieved, no matter what, he had to defend Tieling. Once Tieling is occupied by the Ming army, Kaiyuan will not be able to keep it, this is certain. If Kaiyuan and Tieling are lost, the consequences will not be imagined.

Now Nurhachi is leading his troops to fight in the northwest, once Kaiyuan and Tieling are lost, it means that the back road is cut off. Nurhachi wanted to break Sun Chengzong's blockade, and Abai found it difficult. If you take a detour, it's even more troublesome. It's already October, and winter has quietly arrived, and if you take a detour at this time, I'm afraid that the army will be buried by heavy snow.

I don't know why the Ming army no longer attacks Tieling at this time, and I don't know why the Ming army has so many troops, Abai can't think about it, let alone dare to think about it. Thinking of the consequences of the loss of Kaiyuan and Tieling, Abai shuddered and clenched his fists tightly, even if he died in battle, he could not lose Kaiyuan and Tieling.

The Ming army had already formed a formation outside the city, and Abai's command at the head of the city represented his banner on the head of the city. He had already passed down the order, and as long as he held out until the Great Khan's reinforcements arrived, everyone would be rewarded.

It was Xiong Tingbi who commanded the siege battle, and it was the newly formed infantry who stretched out his hand for this big exhibition, as for the 20,000 cavalry, Sun Chengzong would not be exposed too early.

At this time, Xiong Tingbi was dressed in military uniform, with a serious face, but there was excitement in his eyes that was difficult to hide. I've been waiting for this day for too long, and today I finally got my wish.

Taking off the knife from his waist and poking it on the ground, Xiong Tingbi instructed the herald on the side: "Pass my order, let the artillerymen push all the artillery to the front, this time the officer will bully and bully people!" ”

The herald walked away quickly, and soon the infantry in front of the formation spread out to the two flanks, and in the middle of it was pushed out countless cannons. The artillery of the Ming army was unfolded, two miles long, and formed a semicircle against Tieling City.

On this expedition, Sun Chengzong didn't carry much of the red-clothed cannon, but he did bring a lot of improved Frankie cannons. This cannon, which can hit five guns, has a range of an astonishing six miles after rifling and refinement, and its power has been fully doubled.

Sun Chengzong gathered all this kind of cannon in the entire Liaodong, a total of 300 cannons, and now they are all deployed by Xiong Tingbi. Shells were pushed up in truckloads, solid iron ball bombs, flowering shells, and the latest incendiary bombs from the firearms factory. This kind of shell wrapped in fire oil is the latest achievement of the Daming Firearms Factory, and this is the first time it has been brought to the battlefield, but Xiong Tingbi is very confident.

Sun Chengzong, who was behind the battle array, saw this scene, and could only smile bitterly and shake his head, it seems that Xiong Tingbi does not plan to leave Tieling City this time, and it will be a trouble to rebuild the city in the future. However, Sun Chengzong will not interfere with Xiong Tingbi, this battle must be won, and it must be won simply, otherwise how to boost morale?

The soldiers were constantly carrying the shells, and as long as Xiong Tingbi did not give the order, they were constantly busy. Although the soldiers were quietly busy, everyone could see their excitement from their excited eyes.

At this time, Abai at the head of the city also received a report, and looked down at the battlements of the city wall, and Abai suddenly felt his scalp tingle. The best way now is to withdraw the people, after all, it is too dangerous here, and wait for the Ming army to attack the city, otherwise there will be heavy losses. But Abai won't do this, no matter how many people are killed or injured, he won't do it, then Tieling won't be able to hold it!

hurriedly went up to defend the city, and the Ming army was ready before the artillery fire stopped, after all, Abai didn't know when the Ming army would come up. Looking to the west, Abai had a trace of gray on his face, and muttered: "Father Khan, I'm afraid my son won't be able to see you this time!" ”

However, his gaze quickly became resolute, he touched the knife in his hand, and turned to the person behind him: "Let everyone find a place to hide, and withdraw half of the people to the city, Tieling Benbeile must defend!" ”

The expression of the person behind him changed several times, and he hesitated: "Lord Belle, the situation is critical now, and the slave feels that Kaiyuan and Tieling can't all be defended, and they can't be defended like that." Now that Tieling is in danger, Kaiyuan's men and horses will be transferred! Otherwise, we won't be able to hold both places! ”

Glancing back at the person who spoke, it was his clothed slave Hetu, sighed, and said: "You don't need to say this, Benbel has already sent people, not only Kaiyuan, Fushun and Hetuala, Benbel has sent people!" ”

Hetu glanced up at Abai and said in a respectful tone: "Lord Belle, you should also go down to the city!" It's too dangerous here, if Lord Belle has a case, Tieling can't hold it! ”

After taking a deep look at Hetu, Abai slowly turned around, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "You are a good minion, but you can't rely on Benbel to hold Tieling, you have to rely on these warriors." You may have a point, but they don't think so. I'm here, more than anything else to boost morale! Remember, no matter what, live well and bring back the situation here! ”

Looking at Abai in disbelief, Hetu suddenly knelt down, his lips trembled, and his face said with disbelief: "Master! ”

"You have to remember that you have to live no matter what, and give this letter to my Fujin." Handing a letter in his bosom to Hetu, Abai turned around and said in a loud voice, "No matter what happens, Benbel will be at the head of the city!" We Jurchen warriors, you are all Baturu! Today we are dying, and we must die bravely, so as to live up to the title of Baturu! ”

For a while, the city was full of roars, and before the war started, Tieling City had already begun to be filled with the atmosphere of death. Each soldier has red eyes, originally the chance of going down to the city to survive is much greater, but now no one is fighting to go down to the city, everyone has to stay in the city, this is a battle to the death, and you must have the determination to die.

Listening to the roar coming from the head of Tieling City, Xiong Tingbi was slightly stunned, but soon the corners of his mouth showed a trace of disdain. This time, we must beat Jiannu painfully, and the first battle of the Ming Dynasty must be majestic!

Ignoring how Jiannu was, Xiong Tingbi turned around and asked the deputy general beside him, "How is it?" Is the artillery all ready? ”

"Back to my lord, I'm ready, just wait for my lord's order!" The lieutenant hurriedly bowed and saluted, with a grim smile on the corner of his mouth.

Nodding slowly, Xiong Tingbi turned his gaze to the other general on the side, and said with a serious face: "Are the death squads ready?" ”

"My lord, it's all ready! Fifteen hundred death squads, ready to set off at any time! This time, I will personally lead the team, and I will definitely not disappoint the adults! The general bowed, and at this time he was wearing a special black armor, which was more protective and lighter.

patting the general's shoulder, Xiong Tingbi said in a deep voice: "Wait a minute, this official will see off the brothers of the death squad!" ”

"Yes, my lord, go back and wait!" The general nodded, turned and left!

Everything was ready, Xiong Tingbi turned his gaze to Tieling City, this time the battle was a complete success, and he did not drag the mud and water at all. This is Xiong Tingbi's inner thoughts, he must take Tieling City in one go.

"Herald, fire!" The order was simple and not loud, but before the order could be blown away by the wind, the artillery of the Ming army began to roar.

With 300 artillery pieces, only the whistling sound of the artillery could be heard for a while, and Tieling City was buried in the smoke of gunpowder, and soon lost its trace. The cannonballs smashed into Tieling City like no money, the solid iron ball bombs were okay, and the flowering bombs killed many people. However, the most lethal is the incendiary bomb, and wherever it hits, it is a fire. Many people were burned to death in this way, and the screams were heard one after another, but all of them were muffled by the sound of artillery.

I don't know how long it took, but the artillery finally stopped roaring, and the smoke filled the battlefield, choking people's lungs. But no one cares about this, everyone waits for the smoke to clear.

Xiong Tingbi was holding a large bowl of wine in his hand, and in front of him, there was a black and crushed death squad, and everyone had the same equipment in their hands. The black armor, the knife is different from the others, it is changed by the Qi family knife, and there are some melee weapons similar to the Tang knife.

Raising the wine bowl high, Xiong Tingbi shouted loudly: "Don't talk nonsense, brothers, go all the way!" After speaking, he drank all the wine in the bowl and slammed the bowl in his hand to the ground.

"Go all the way!" Suddenly shouts rang out from behind the barracks, the shouts of mountains and tsunamis, and the sound of fifteen hundred people throwing bowls were drowned out in this shout.

The death squads rushed forward, carrying ladders in their hands, and several groups of men with large bags of explosives, whose task was to open the gap for the troops behind them, and hold the gap until the soldiers behind followed. They also need the first wave to attack the city, and the death squad cannot enter unless it is brave.

For a while, the battlefield once again sounded shouting and killing, and Xiong Tingbi's siege infantry was closely behind the death squad.

Soon the smoke cleared, and the walls of Tieling City once again appeared in front of everyone, and the originally very strong city walls were already full of holes at this time. Thousands of shells fell, this time in tatters, and several sections of the wall had completely collapsed.

The death squad has rushed in, and the soldiers of the Ming army are constantly rushing in, and the outcome of this battle has been decided!

"Lord Belle, the Ming army has attacked! The city wall was blown down by artillery, and the Ming army attacked! The soldier who reported the news came to Abai with a look of horror on his face, he was already frightened by the artillery fire of the Ming army.

His body shook for a while, and Abai's face turned pale as paper, he really didn't understand, why did things turn out like this? I thought that I would be able to guard at least a few days, so that I would have reinforcements, but I didn't expect it to end like this!

"Let's go, let everyone leave Tieling City, and everyone who is alive will go to Kaiyuan." There was no point in staying here, and Abai gritted his teeth and prepared to withdraw with the people. There is no need to hold on here, he doesn't think that the soldiers of the Ming army can catch up with him, and he can calmly feel that he is going to Kaiyuan.