The Fubiao Battalion in Shandong Province is stronger than the Right Guard in terms of training, equipment, and daily military salaries and rations, and its comprehensive combat effectiveness naturally surpasses that of the Guards. However, due to the fact that when Shen Yu was a general before, the Fubiao Battalion became the hardest hit area of the White Lotus Sect, especially among the middle and lower-level officers, there were a large number of White Lotus Sect irons. It was precisely by relying on this kind of infiltration that the White Lotus Sect dared to brazenly launch a rebellion, and thought that with the Fubiao Battalion, it could take the whole of Jinan.

Now, almost all of these rebel leaders followed Shen Yu and were eliminated in the melee of the night in Jinan. The few fish that slipped through the net were also eliminated one by one under the inspection of Hai Rui and Wei Guoliang. In this way, of course, the reliability of the contingent was ensured, but with the lack of a large number of middle- and lower-ranking officers, it naturally caused a serious decline in the combat effectiveness of the Fubiao battalion.

Whether it is the slashing and killing of the first soldier or the on-the-spot command of local battles, the role of the backbone of the army is irreplaceable. Although the newly promoted officers were also old men of the standard battalion, they were hurriedly pushed onto the battlefield before they had time to familiarize themselves with their new functions. As a result, the current combat power of this Fubiao team is also quite discounted.

In addition, there were only a few hundred officers and soldiers of the standard battalion on the upper floor of the North Gate City, and they were first tossed by the suicidal charge of more than a thousand women and children, and then faced the successive charges of thousands of White Lotus Sect disciples, which was really difficult to resist. Although the firecrackers and shotguns could knock down the first batch to go to the city, the people who followed up immediately filled the positions, and the firearms on this side did not have time to reload in the second round. The officers and soldiers of the standard battalion could only wield their weapons and kill them, and they exchanged those white lotus blades and tore them apart in one place.

"Qincha, the city tower is dangerous. Please also recuse yourself. "Look at the large crowd of White Lotus cultists rushing up to the battlements. Cold sweat broke out on Wei Guoliang's forehead. There are no eyes for knives and guns. If Yan Hong was killed by some arrows in the city, even if this battle was won, these generals would only have to wipe their necks.

But Yan Hong knows that he is like an iron ball, and he has to run fast to run. Besides, he deliberately made it so dazzling before, and he also put out the banner just to encourage the morale of the military. If you take the lead in retreating. The morale of the army is weak, and I am afraid that Jinan will really not be able to hold it.

At that moment, Yan Qin calmed down, waved his hand and said: "General Wei doesn't have to care about me, kill the enemy with peace of mind, this official is here, don't go anywhere, watch you kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions!" I don't believe that the White Lotus Sect bandits in this area can still kill the elite soldiers of the Fubiao Battalion! Tell the brothers to fight well, and wait for the night to cut down. One is indispensable! ”

His words of pretending to be 13 in desperation have an unexpected effect. To outsiders. Yan Hong clearly went to death to motivate the officers and men of the three armies to fight bravely to kill the enemy. For a while, the soldiers on the left and right shouted in unison, and their morale was high. And Xia Zisu, who was guarding Yan Hong's side, heard what he said, and then connected to the compassionate words that Yan Hong said when he faced the common people being forced to enter the city, he couldn't help but look at the young Qin Cha a few more times, and his eyes showed a little appreciation.

Suddenly, Xia Zisu found that the eyes of the junior sister were also falling on this guy. The two sisters couldn't help but glance at each other. Xia Zisu noticed that the junior sisters who were familiar with each other on weekdays looked at themselves with a little more incomprehensible things, but they quickly returned to normal.

At this time, the situation was critical, and Xia Zisu couldn't afford to think about it. Although the officers and soldiers of Wei Guoliang and his Fubiao battalion were a little inspired by Yan Hong's spirit, the White Lotus Sect who climbed into the city, among them, had a large number of fanatical believers, and their morale was not low. In a melee between the two sides, although the officers and men of the Fubiao Battalion killed many enemies, they also suffered many casualties. And the White Lotus Sect under the city is still coming up in a steady stream. When some saw Yan Hong's banner, they shouted loudly and rushed over.

Xia Zisu and Zhang Qingyan stepped out with their swords and protected Yan Hong. The swordsmanship that the two sisters practiced is the most important thing to understand each other. At this time, she subconsciously jumped to the side of her junior sister. Zhang Qingyan's sword flickered, like a wall of light, opening the slashing blades one after another. Xia Zisu's sword tended to advance and retreat, and with every flash, blood would be splashed. The two joined forces to attack and defend, and there was almost no enemy under the sword. Not long after, in front of the steps of the city tower where Yan Hong was, the corpses of the White Lotus Sect fell to the ground in a mess.

Su Gui under the city, seeing that the north gate was killing the head of the city, hurriedly said to Bala and China: "Two generals, now that our army has killed the head of the city, please also ask the two Mongolian warriors to help the battle quickly, and Jinan will definitely be able to break it with one drum." ”

Chi Na grinned with a big mouth: "Lord Su Xiang, now is not the time. When the time comes, my Mongolian warriors will do it themselves. ”

Su Gui scolded secretly in his heart, this shameless tartar, what is the wrong time, it is clear that he is still waiting to use the lives of my White Lotus Sect to consume the strength of the defenders at the head of the city. What do you say about Lord Su Xiang, I am King Ming, you know? O King Ming! What's the matter with the incense master, we are even a few levels higher than the incense master now, you can't belittle my identity like this. However, the other party is his own backer, and he can even be said to be half a master. Su Gui was in front of the Mongolian commander, but he was far from Lei Zhanbiao's fierce and comfortable bearing.

Besides, Su Gui also knew that if it weren't for the fierce combat power of this Mongol army, the Ming army would have been able to go out of the city to fight in the field, and it would actually be difficult for the White Lotus Sect who scattered the besieging city to deal with this kind of invitation. For example, the Shandong Green Forest cavalry, which had been killed out of the city the day before, was annihilated by the Mongols. Similarly, it was also because of the deterrence of this Mongolian army that the Ming troops in the surrounding states and counties did not dare to come to the rescue. From this point of view, the value of 2,000 Mongols in besieging Jinan even exceeded that of tens of thousands of White Lotus cultists.

At the moment, Su Gui didn't dare to say anything, but just ordered his subordinates to beat drums to attack the city, and specially called hundreds of people to rush to the city, shouting in unison: "All the parishioners, work hard to kill the enemy and protect the sect, and create a prosperous era of white lotus!" After entering Jinan, the knife will not be sealed for three days! Whoever takes Yan Hong's head will be crowned on the throne! ”

Under the dual encouragement of this combination of virtual and real, spiritual and material, the White Lotus Sect Ding was like a stimulant, regardless of the cost, killing the city one after another. Even those people who were originally coerced rushed and killed involuntarily on such occasions. On the side of the Ming army, although more than 100 people from the Beijing camp around Yan Hong, together with Liang Rufei, Sun Yuerong, Yan Feng, Yan Fu and other masters, had already entered the battle and killed many White Lotus Cultists, they were outnumbered after all. The Ming army's front was forced to retreat step by step, and even the artillery positions were besieged, and the city tower was about to be captured.

At the critical moment, I suddenly heard behind the city tower, and Yun Chuqi's voice resounded through the earthen horn through the city tower: "Brothers of the Minzhuang team, the White Lotus Demon Man killed the city tower, if they break the city wall, all the fathers and elders of the city will be killed together!" Everyone had to save their lives by Yan Qin, and now they are going to fight with the demons! Follow me! ”

After speaking, the sound of drums and shouts of killing was heard, and more than 2,000 people brandished weapons and sticks and rushed up to kill. The first person was holding a long sword, and it was Yan Hong's staff and the head of Minzhuang's head of the sect. In an instant, this group of strong men had joined the battle line. Although most of them were not highly trained, their weapons ranged from standard knives and guns to sticks and stones. However, after all, there were many people, and as soon as they joined, the situation in the city was immediately reversed.

The Ming army, which was originally outnumbered and besieged separately, was supported by these 2,000 people, and its morale was suddenly greatly boosted. And when the White Lotus Sect saw a large number of people coming up with weapons waving, they also had to divide their troops to meet the battle. The two sides clashed, and Minzhuang was not the opponent of the White Lotus Sect's divine soldiers and fanatics, but with a brave spirit, it was a group battle, and he still showed strong combat power. Especially when Yun Chuqi arranged, he asked them to be in a group of ten people, ten groups in a team, and each team in each group was acquaintances or fellow villagers.

Ye Zhengfei's musket team, which had been so oppressed that they shrank behind the city tower, got this opportunity, quickly loaded their ammunition again, and came out to start accurate volleys, knocking down many disciples one after another. The Ming army took the opportunity to counterattack, and in a bloody battle, the White Lotus Sect who rushed to the city was driven down the city again.

When Su Gui saw this situation under the city, he was so angry that he clenched his hands into fists, and he shouted pity, secretly hating the Mongols in his heart. Unwilling to fail, he urged his horses and continued to attack. But at this time, the Ming army, which was joined by Minzhuang, guarded the head of the city, and the troops were greatly sufficient. Therefore, the White Lotus Sect army attacked several times, but it was fruitless.

Yan Hong escaped this catastrophe and secretly called for luck. At this time, the battle reports of several other city gates and city walls also came like meteors. It turned out that the White Lotus Cultists had used the methods of expelling the people to fight in various attacks, and they had also caused trouble everywhere. Seven places have been taken up by them. Fortunately, Yun Chuqi arranged for the people to carry stones and rescue the wounded everywhere, and there were strict orders in advance, and once the city was in danger, they must rush into the battle. Coupled with the Green Forest led by Sun Lie, they all held the line of defense.

Yan Hong was very happy in his heart, and thanked Yun Chuqi repeatedly, and ordered to quickly send someone to transfer some soldiers and horses of Jinan's right guard to support, and said loudly: "Come on, take off the iron armor with Ben Qincha!" ”

Yan Fu said: "Qincha, the war is in a hurry at the moment, it is better for Qincha to wear armor." ”

Yan Hong glared and said, "The soldiers and the people are fighting bravely, how can I hide behind the iron armor?" Take it off with me! Yan Fu and the others just waited to untie the iron armor for him. Yan Hong slammed it, threw the iron armor on the ground, took out the earthen horn and said loudly: "Soldiers, Yan is here, live and die with the city!" The people and brothers who killed the enemy today will all be compared with the officers and soldiers, and they will be paid for one month, and they will be rewarded for killing the enemy and beheading them! "Of course, in fact, Yan Hong took off his iron armor, one is to boost morale, and more importantly, in case the city can't hold it, wear light clothes and slip away. However, ordinary officers and soldiers naturally did not know about his intentions, so their morale was further enhanced

It seemed like a long day, and the fighting was fierce. The battle lasted until dusk, and then the two sides withdrew their troops. Above and below the city, although the corpses of the White Lotus Sect are everywhere, the dead bodies of the Ming army can also be seen everywhere in the city. Some of the wounded soldiers were lying or sitting, moaning and wailing weakly, and were carried down by the people for healing. After all, the people who participated in the battle were not professional soldiers, and in this cruel bloody battle, the casualties were several times more than that of officers and soldiers. (To be continued......)