The snow fell silently.

First one petal, then two petals, then three petals, four petals, then ten petals, hundreds of petals, and ten million petals. This snow, coming from the north, from outside the Saiwai, going to the capital, passing through Hebei, and Jiguanzhong, as far as Haidong. One after another, fluttering and sprinkling, almost instantly, enveloping the entire northern country.

Shandong Peninsula.

Hua Buzhu was at the foot of the mountain, and Zhao Guo and everyone stopped talking, walked out of the tent, stood in the red flag full of camps, and looked up. Look at the vastness of the world. The world is vast, and the city of Yidu is head. Dunshe was about to go down to the city and return home. He stopped, stretched out his hand, and let the snow fall. The snowflakes are falling, and the marshal tents. Chahan was lying on the side of the couch, supporting himself with one hand, and the conversation and laughter came to an abrupt end. Thousands of fluttering snowflakes were white, jumping into his eyes, and the handsome flags in the distance were brightly rolled.

Rolled up in white, Hong Jixun laughed. The snow soon piled up on his shoulders, but he didn't care at all, turned to Deng She, felt comfortable, and said: "The four joys of life." Today's snow can be regarded as a long drought and rain. Ji Zongzhou asked, "Why did Mr. say this?" Hong Jixun said: "The snow is as soon as it is, although Chahan has Jinan, it will not wait for the snow to stop, but it will definitely be difficult to attack my city." With this period of buffer, our army can slowly adjust its strategy. This is: God help me. ”

"The defenders in the city of Biyi must have thought that when it snowed, our army's offensive would have to be suspended." Chahan turned over and sat up, waved the jade whisk in a dashing manner, looked forward to the generals, and said with a smile, "The old man has been in the army for ten years!" How could he get his three-year-old son? Instead, do the opposite. Ordered the three armies, the original plan will not be changed, and the city will be attacked in the snow tomorrow! ”

The answer suddenly came out of the ranks, and admonished: "Commander, brave the snow to attack the city, it is not good for me." As soon as it snows, the city walls are slippery and the ground is difficult to navigate. And the weather is freezing, the weapons are cold, and the soldiers can't stretch their hands and feet, how can they fight? ”

Cha Han was colored, and said: "Jinan City is broken, Liu Jue is the head!" Why is the old man willing to let Guo Conglong out of the city? Not waiting for this moment? The army in Yidu City is now in a panic, and they can only pursue by victory, and they have never heard of the enemy! Giving Xiao Deng time to breathe will inevitably lead to the abandonment of my previous efforts.

"Don't you know that the heads of Yang Wanhu and the others cut off outside the gate are really their heads? Our army besieged the city with tens of thousands of people, and as time passed, gaps in the encirclement inevitably appeared. Do we have to wait until Xiao Deng learns the news and knows that this is our army using fraud, and then rebuilds its morale, and then our army will go to war with it? If you have a good opportunity, you can't get it!

"What about the cold? How can he say that he has no clothes, and is with his son? Tomorrow's general attack, the old man personally supervises the battle! The art of war is the way to win by surprise. The more he thinks that our army will not attack, the more our army will attack! Moreover, the arrow is on the string and has to be sent. It's time too! ”

The more Yidu City thought that he would not brave the snow to attack the city, the more he had to brave the snow to attack the city. Surprisingly winning. Moreover, his series of arrangements and plans have been carried out until now, and it is really time that he can't stop. Finally, he did everything possible to finally hit the morale of Yidu's army, and it was time to take advantage of his suspicions! How can a sudden snow undo all the hard work? Chahan said: "The wise man does not take it." ”

Isn't it true that the casualties of the army may be relatively large? Tzu is not in charge of the army. Raise an army for a thousand days, and use it for a while. When it is time for a soldier to die with his life, he must not be merciful. After all, what is an army? It's just a tool for conquering cities and achieving feats! Wu Qi sucked gangrene, not for benevolence, but actually for the means of making soldiers die. Wu Qi sucked, sucked his father, and his father died. He sucked his son, and his son died. One will be successful, and ten thousand bones will wither. Where are the immortals in war? As long as the benefits are big enough, no matter how many casualties are inflicted. At best, a number.

The snow is heavy, and the flag is frozen. Chahan got up according to the couch, and his hair flew and danced, showing his true colors. Angry and reprimanded, resolute as fire. The generals did not dare to speak.

The next day, Chahan attacked the city. The officers and men of the three armies marched out of the camp together. Fill in the ditches and go down the city. Overwhelmed, hundreds of miles. The earth mountain collapsed, and there was no way to use it anymore. With flying towers, ladders and other kinds of boarding cars, the furnishings are open for seven or eight miles, and all the southern city walls are built. Hundreds of artillery and trebuchets took cover, and countless chariots, hook carts, wooden ox carts, hungry falcons, hitchhikers, etc., either attacking the city gates, or assisting the caravans to kill and wound the guards at close range.

Looking down from the top of the city, under the vast snow, the besieging soldiers could not see the edge. The shouts shook the ground, and the sound of killing shook the sky. Later, there were countless reinforcements, flying in the snow, black pressure like dark clouds, at least tens of thousands, all of them were armored and ready to wait. And between the strikers and the supporters, there are hundreds of people in the warlord's team, all of whom are ruthless, carrying the horses and isolating both sides. The effect of rejecting the horse is to block the retreat of the forward. There is no retreat from death.

There are dozens of trains built in Chahan. Some were used to breathe fire and burn the gates, while others were raised to high places and burned all kinds of defensive equipment at the battlements of the city. And more than 1,000 firefighters, ignite rockets, shoot high, and cross the snowy sky, like fire snakes, gorgeous and magnificent. There was also fire at the head of the city, and the fierce fire oil tanks were lined up, and from time to time there were burning pawns screaming and falling from the sky. Where the two armies had the most firearms, the fire overpowered the snow.

The wolf's tooth slappers and iron striking wood used by the defenders for defense were burned red, and the flames were soaring into the sky. The ladders of the Yuan army also caught fire one after another. Black smoke billows. The crash of the car that hit the city gate, one after the other, sounded, thrilling. Chahan sat on a high platform, running with strong soldiers, so as to observe the progress of the battle, and occasionally ordered, the guards on the left and right waved the banner, and shot the chirping arrows together, and the generals on the front line guided the direction of the onslaught. Every time a shot is fired, a group of men and horses in the support will hear the sound, pass through the specially left gap to resist the horse, and rush to the place where the offensive needs to be strengthened.

But when I saw the sky above the city, there were rockets and beefs endlessly.

Deng She was draped in full width and went into battle in person. Just like the old practice of guarding the twin cities back then, five hundred elite soldiers were selected to take with him. Where there is an emergency, that is, at that time, give a small flag and go to the rescue. Those who have made great achievements in killing the enemy will be promoted in the line of fire, or awarded rewards. And the heralds shouted in unison, so that all the defenders of the city might know.

The voices of the meritorious service came and went: "Dingdong B Battalion, half an hour, retreat from the enemy three times!" Thousands of households, one credit. Hundreds of households, get a number of heads, and reward a silver ingot! Before the words fell, the other side shouted again: "Dingdong Ding Battalion, the ninth commander is so-and-so, and a member of the hundred households of the Tartars is killed." One time, one time! Two silver ingots! Promote 100 deputy households. ”

At the end of the day, the mile-long southern city wall was filled with the sound of rewarding merits. Mixed in one place, swaying with the north wind, swept into the sky. It fell down again, and scattered into the city with the cold snow. Hong Jixun, Ji Zongzhou and others organized thousands of people to either transport supplies to the city or pull the wounded from the city. Zhang Yu specially brought three or two hundred people, did nothing, every time he heard the celebration of the city, that is, he responded with the sound under the city, shouting and cheering: "Cai! ”

Deng She and Chahan have been fighting for nearly half a month, and after the battle of wits and strategy, the battle for courage and strength has arrived.

On the southeast coast, continue to follow the ancestors, Guo Conglong, and Le Ma Nangu. Snowflakes obscure the eye, and the eye is not far from a hundred steps. It has been many days since they committed suicide and left for the southeast. The 3,000 horsemen who were originally taken out of the city were ambushed by the Yuan army, and although they had been prepared, they were also killed and wounded. Hundreds were killed.

According to Deng She's military orders, after they arrived in the southeast, they did not immediately go to attack the counties captured by Guan Bao, but first got in touch with Liu Yang. At the same time, do your best to recruit the remnants.

There were two parts of the Yidu army defending the southeast coast, one part was the old Shicheng army, and the other was the Haidong army. Among them, the Haidong army was dominated by the Tuntian army. Most of the old Shicheng troops were locals, and after the defeat, they scattered and returned to their hometowns. It's not easy to solicit. All in the name of the successor, so far only barely recalled more than 2,000 people. And the Haidong army, the defeat of Laizhou, and the Tuntian army were almost wiped out. There were lucky escapes, although as soon as they heard that Guo Conglong had arrived, they all rushed back. But there are fewer of them, less than a thousand.

Therefore, the army under the command of Xu Jizu and Guo Conglong is about 5,000. The cavalry was in the early 2,000s, and the infantry was nearly 3,000. It seems to be a lot, but the combat power of the foot soldiers is not high. The foot soldiers or Shicheng's old department, or the Tuntian garrison army, as Deng She said, the role they can play is nothing more than to talk about momentum. In other words, to open the road, you have to rely on the more than 2,000 cavalry that you bring with you when you leave the city.

In the past few days in the southeast, they have changed places almost every day, and they have never stayed in one place for too long. Guan Bao also received a military order from Chahan, and knew that they were coming, so he sent hundreds of cavalry to pursue them day and night. No day without war. Guo looked at the distance from the south side of the Dragon Dynasty for a while, and said to Xu Jizu: "Lord Pingzhang." Suddenly it snowed, and I don't know what happened in Yidu City? ”

"Now that the snow is falling, it is expected that the offensive of Chahan will stop for a while. I may be able to rest a little in the city. ”

Xu Jizu raised his face, and the snowflakes fell on his cheeks, cool. He paused for a moment, and then said: "Our army has been fighting all day long, from the southeast. With this snow, not only the lord, but we can finally get a little time to rest. Glancing at the army that stretched behind him, he continued, "The Lord has ordered you and me to gather the defeated first, and then fight. Although the 3,000 foot soldiers we have recruited so far are not many, I am afraid that they are the limit of what can be recruited in a short period of time.

"General Guo, in my opinion, it is better to wait for the snow to stop, and after raising the physical strength of the soldiers, we will join forces with General Liu to hold an offensive!"

The wind is tight and the snow is tight.

The procession of 5,000 men was stretched like a long serpent. The soldiers were afraid of the cold, but the cavalry was fine, although it was cold, they did not need to walk, their shoes and socks would not get wet, and their weapons could also be placed on horses. The foot soldiers will not work, the shoes and socks will be wet, and the guns will be cold. Many people leaned on their shoulders with spears and other weapons, their hands tucked into their sleeves, and their heads shrunk, but despite this, they could not resist the cold, and shivered vigorously. Shivering from the cold. Fortunately, there were officers urging on both sides, and the speed of the march was not slow.

Guo Conglong and Xu Jizu stopped on the side of the road and watched the soldiers walk in front of them.

I don't know who played the flute at the front of the line. It is a popular small order that many people can sing. Go with the flow. Guo Conglong listened carefully, but it was a homesick song. He frowned and asked, "Who played the flute in front of the army?" Xu Jizu smiled: "This must be Liu Saburo." ”

Liu San was an officer in the Haidong Cavalry. His background is relatively rare even in the all-encompassing Haidong Army, and he was originally a Goolan musician. He is good at playing the flute, and he plays it very well. Famous. Even the step-ancestor who had just landed in Haidong had heard of it. Guo Conglong said: "The snow marching is already difficult, how can you play such a melancholy tune again?" Order, tell him to blow our military song! ”

The two pro-soldiers urged the horses to gallop, braved the snow and rushed to the front of the team, and sure enough, Liu San, who played the flute.

Liu San's age is only in his twenties. He plays the music well, and the characters are also handsome, because of the experience of singing in the hook column, and different from those brave generals and soldiers in the Haidong Army, he is even more romantic. At that moment, when he heard the order, he immediately fell under the snow on the transverse flute, sat cross-legged in the saddle, and changed the tune. The flute sound is clear, and the wind breaks through the snow. He is also clever, and the passage of the military song he plays is in harmony with the current situation. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Chen Qingzhi's lone army went deep into the Northern Wei Dynasty and won a hundred battles.

In the middle of the ranks of soldiers, Guo Conglong struck the saddle with his hand. The flute is extremely high, and the tone is very generous. More than 2,000 Haidong cavalry troops, nearly 1,000 Tuntian foot soldiers, unconsciously sang in response.

"Chen Qingzhi, the general of Southern Liang, 7,000 white-clothed Emperor Hu. Three thousand miles of land is unstoppable, and the city is more than thirty forward. 7,000 people slaughtered 400,000, and the children in Luoyang City sang: Thousands of troops and horses avoid white robes. "The singing is majestic. Repeated arias. The more than 2,000 Shicheng old departments who couldn't sing this song were also echoed in a low voice.

Haidong's cavalry sang until it rose, and no one took the lead, and at the same time shouted: "Broken bamboo, continue bamboo." Fly the earth and chase the enemy! But instead he sang the military song when the cavalry charged into battle to kill the enemy. More than 2,000 cavalrymen drew their swords and sang with great momentum. Inspired by it, the foot soldiers couldn't help but shoot on the ground, stirring up snowflakes to splash, and shouting in unison: "Ah Weiwei, kill!" ”

The wind and snow are bitter cold, so it is slightly relieved.

Guo Conglong pondered for a long time, and then continued what Jizu Fangcai said about launching an offensive, and put forward a different opinion, saying: "Wait until the snow stops, and then go to attack the city." Of course, our army can use the falling snow to cultivate physical strength, but the same is true for the Tartars! Our army does not have an advantage because of this. Moreover, it must be difficult to walk on the ground after snow. Our army's more than 2,000 cavalry troops are difficult to use. The enemy has a strong city, and our army is not good at it. Attacking the city with this is to attack the enemy with my shortness and strength. Perceptibly.

"Therefore, the last general thinks that if our army wants to launch an offensive, it is better to wait until after the snow!"

Xu Jizu said: "But the snow doesn't stop? ”

"The snow doesn't stop, just our cover."

Xu Jizu hesitated and asked, "Even if it is as the general said, if our army launches an offensive, where should it be attacked?" ”

Guo Conglong instructed his soldiers to take out the map, clear up a piece of falling snow, and spread it on the spot. Some soldiers took off their cloaks and covered them with emptiness, so as not to fall on them and wet the words and pictures. He jumped off his horse, pointed with his horsewhip, and said: "Through reconnaissance in recent days, it can be concluded that the main forces of the Tartars are along the line of Laizhou and Changyi. The area around Wendeng is where its power is weak, although there are more than 1,000 people stationed, but it is far away from Laizhou. As soon as it snowed, it was difficult for Tartar reinforcements to arrive quickly. Therefore, the last general thinks that if our army goes on the offensive, it should fight here! ”

Wendeng is located on the eastern side of Laizhou, on the frontier of the Shandong Peninsula. The two places are about 200 miles apart. If it doesn't snow, Laizhou reinforcements can arrive in two or three days, and if you want to use cavalry, the speed will be faster. But when it snows, the road is difficult to walk. The time required for the rescue will be at least two more days. Two days may be the key to defeating the enemy.

Guo Conglong said again: "Fight Wendeng, and there is another benefit." Offshore Wendeng, Liu Yang's sailors can also play a greater role. ”

Continued to follow the ancestor and said: "Although the general sees the advantages, he does not see the disadvantages. The current position of our army is in the west of Laizhou, and it must be 300 miles away from Wendeng. Five thousand soldiers, a long journey, windy and snowy, and when they arrived there, they would inevitably become the end of the crossbow. This is one of the drawbacks. Not to mention, our army is going to Wendeng with great fanfare, which will inevitably attract the attention of Guan Bao. There were pursuers behind. What should I do? This is the second disadvantage. Moreover, our army's food and grass are also insufficient, even if Guan Bao's pursuers are not fearful, but I am alone, trapped in the enemy's position for 300 miles, if Wendeng City is strong, it will be difficult to pull out in a hurry. What should I do? The city is difficult to overcome, and the chasing soldiers are coming. May I ask the general, what should our army do? This is the third disadvantage. ”

Guo Conglong said: "What Pingzhang said is very true. However, in the eyes of the last general, although our army has three drawbacks, it can be broken. ”

"How do you break it?"

"You and I are divided into two armies. The foot soldiers belong to you, and the cavalry generals bring their own. Pingzhang can be violent, more flags are erected, and the military flag of the last general is also given to Pingzhang, making a gesture to attack Laizhou. The last general led the cavalry, stopped the flag, copied the trail, and rushed to Wendeng. In this way, Guan Bao will definitely be confused by me. I thought that the main direction of our army's attack was in Laizhou. Pingzhang feints behind, and the end will calmly break the city in front. The name of this calculation is: Ming Xiu plank road, secret crossing Chen Cang. What does Pingzhang think? ”

"Two thousand cavalry? How can it be enough to break the city! The general's plan is dangerous. ”

"The soldiers are fierce, and the battle array is dangerous. When the last general was in Haidong, he accompanied the lord day and night, and heard the lord talk about many examples of war in the past dynasties, which also made the last general understand a truth. Since ancient times, when using soldiers, no one will be able to win if there is no one, and no one will be defeated if there is no one.

"Pingzhang said: 'How can two thousand cavalry be enough to break the city'? The last general will not think so. In a long-distance attack, there are not many soldiers used, but the noble spirit is brave. Two thousand cavalry, more than enough! ”

The step-ancestor looked up at the sky, still undecided, and said, "This snow? ”

"This snow has just begun to fall, and Pingzhang should have made a decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the snow is deep and it is really difficult for the cavalry to move, even if Pingzhang is willing to accept the invitation of the last general, it will inevitably be too late. ”

Guo Conglong's tone was very respectful, as if he was asking for the consent of his successor. In fact, he was just following the instructions that Dun She gave him. Before leaving the city, Deng She explained to him, asking him to be respectful and polite to his step-ancestor at all times and everywhere no matter what. When you are alone, the most important thing is that the generals are in harmony.

The step-ancestor was silent for a long time. He was not a person without courage, made a decision, and said: "Since the general has the courage to go deep alone and attack Wendeng in the snow, although I am not as brave as the general, I am willing to wave the flag and shout for the general." Although the general is moving forward bravely, as long as there is a general, there is no need to worry about the Laizhou Guanbao. ”

Chahan was taken by surprise and braved the snow to attack the city. Deng She's private school disciple Guo Conglong coincided with him, and he also wanted to take advantage of the snow to attack Wendeng.