Chapter 203: Under Siege
Shi Dakai and the others stood on a high place, looking at Zeng Guofan, who was doing the battle of the trapped beast below, and was in a good mood, as long as they took this opportunity to get rid of Zeng Guofan, then the Qing army would be self-defeating, and then, the Taiping army would take advantage of the chaos to attack it, and it would definitely be able to win a big victory, and Jihua, who unified China, would take a big step forward.
"Brother, your plan is really good, so you will deceive Zeng Guofan, a veteran of the battlefield, I can't accept it." It can be seen that Shi Dakai is really happy.
"Where, where, lord, this can only be blamed on his greed for merit, and he can't resist the temptation, and we just happened to meet him." Huang Xu's face was indifferent.
"This method of reducing the stove, the ancient art of war is also often used, but how effective it is, it is a matter of opinion, if it comes to the brilliant results, there should be no such as the horse, the horse should be the first." Although Zhao Xiaofeng's words have a certain amount of truth, there are mostly sycophants. But he was also sincere in his sycophancy, and he didn't want to get anything from Huang Xu.
"The matter is still inconclusive, and it is too early to talk about the results of the battle at this time." Huang Xu didn't dare to take credit.
"Okay, then let's see what the results of this zuihou are." Shi Dakai is arrogant.
After speaking, Shi Dakai ordered the troops besieging Zeng Guofan to step up the rhythm of the attack, and they must take down Zeng Guofan in a short time, and all the soldiers were ordered to attack Zeng Guofan more fiercely.
Zeng Guofan's department was already stumbling, and it was very difficult to deal with it, and the Taiping Army's efforts, Zeng Guofan's situation was even more dangerous, several times, it was Zeng San's desperate efforts to lead people to resist, and only then did he repel the Taiping Army's attack, otherwise, Zeng Guofan would have become a prisoner of the Taiping Army.
However, even if Zeng San and the people around him are powerful, they are also human beings, how can they withstand the repeated impact of the Taiping Army, watching the people around him fall one after another, Zeng San felt that he was getting more and more strained, and his strength was gradually passing away, he knew that he might not be able to support it for long, and his place could still stand, and Zeng Guofan behind him was the only reason.
The current situation, Zeng Guofan's heart is like a mirror, he knows very well, he looked at Zeng San who was struggling to support, looked at the personal guards who kept falling, and then looked at Hu Linyi and others who were also surrounded in the distance and were unable to give support, he knew that unless a miracle appeared, they had no power to return to heaven.
Zeng Guofan closed his eyes, he couldn't bear to look at it anymore, his heart was dripping blood, but he had to make a decision, whether to continue to resist until the battle reached Zuihou alone, or to give up resistance and leave a way for these brave and fearless soldiers who were still alive, and a struggle that had never arisen in his heart. He knew that no matter what choice he made, it would be the heaviest blow to the former clan and to the soldiers under him.
"Uncle, my nephew's strength is running out, and he is almost unable to protect his uncle anymore, uncle, what should I do?" Zeng San resisted the rushing Taiping army, and said to Zeng Guo Fan breathlessly.
"San'er, my uncle has seen it, you are a good boy, you are the most heroic soldiers of the Qing Dynasty, you have done what you should do, now, this commander orders you, put down the weapons in your hands and stop resisting." Zeng Guofan's attitude seemed very resolute, obviously determined to be determined.
"Uncle, handsome, don't, can't surrender, I'm willing to fight to the death." Zeng San heard Zeng Guofan tell them to lay down their weapons, and his heart was broken, and he shouted.
"San'er, obey the order, you quickly let everyone put down the weapons in their hands, put them down a moment earlier, and there will be less bloodshed and sacrifice." Zeng Guofan is gentle and authentic, and he has changed his usual vigorous and resolute behavior.
"No, I don't, I won't give such an order, I think, these good men who fought bloodily will not agree to such an order from the marshal." Zeng Sandao.
"San'er, why are you doing this?" Zeng Guofan sighed.
"There are only generals who kill heads, and there are no generals." Zeng San tone decided.
"Since you insist, I won't say more, then, let our uncle and nephew fight hard today, and serve the country with this crippled body." Zeng Guofandao.
"Swear to follow the commander to the death." Zeng Sandao.
With the encouragement of Zeng San and Zeng Guofan, the resistance of the Qing army became more and more stubborn, and often the Taiping army had to pay a few costs to kill a Qing army, and the war was more tragic than everyone imagined.
Shi Dakai and others also discovered such a change, they didn't expect that the dying and struggling Qing army would be able to burst out with such a super combat effectiveness, so that they couldn't help but look sideways, Shi Dakai and others sighed in their hearts, this Zeng Guofan is really amazing.
"Lord Wang, you can't attack for a long time, this is a taboo for soldiers, if you continue like this, the soldier's heart will be discharged, lest it change." Zhao Xiaofeng said worriedly.
"Yes, Lord Wang, Mr. Zhao has a point, we have to find a way quickly." Huang Xu also feels the same way.
"Mr. Zhao, do you have any good ideas?" Shi Dakai asked.
"Lord Wang, forgive the students for their courage, please put these five thousand soldiers around you into the siege of Zeng Guofan, the students believe that with the addition of this new force, Zuihou's victory will be within reach." Zhao Xiaofeng arched his hand.
"Alas, yes, why didn't this king think of this layer, okay, just do as you say, come here, pass on my general order, and order Li Xiucheng to personally lead five thousand palace guards to participate in the siege and killing of Zeng Guofan, and be sure to end this battle as soon as possible." Shi Dakai said that he would do it, and immediately ordered.
With the addition of Shi Dakai's five thousand elites, the battlefield situation is becoming more and more unfavorable to Zeng Guofan, if they can still hold on a little in one breath in the front, then the addition of these five thousand troops will also break up their zuihou in one breath, and their way of life has been slowly cut off.
"San'er, forget it, let's rest, save some strength and it will be useful later." Zeng Guofan smiled slightly, but there was obviously a hint of bitterness in his smile.
Of course, Zeng San could hear the meaning of Zeng Guofan's words, and nodded silently.
"San'er, later, I'll go first, after I die, you cut off my head, send a few henchmen to take it out, and hand it over to the military advisor, if I'm lucky, maybe I can still have the honor of returning to my hometown." Zeng Guofan told Zeng Sandao.
"Uncle..."Zeng San shouted uncle, and he couldn't speak anymore, and burst into tears.
"Silly boy, everyone dies, your uncle can die on the battlefield, and you are by your side to see him to the end, that is the great fortune of life, why not be satisfied, I just hope that after my death, if you have a glimmer of hope for survival, I hope you don't give up, live bravely, only by living, there will be a chance for revenge in the future, San'er, uncle's great revenge depends on you." Zeng Guofan's place would say this, he wanted to stop Zeng San from doing stupid things after his death, he hoped that his words would allow this nephew to have some scruples when Zuihou made a choice, he knew this nephew of his too well.
"Uncle...", Zeng San burst into tears.
Speaking of which, Zeng San is still a child, how can he not be heartbroken when he sees his most beloved elder leaving him.
"Good men don't flick when they have tears, San'er, the men of my Zeng family are all men who stand up to the sky, and they don't shed tears when they bleed." Zeng Guofan reprimanded.
"Yes....Yes, uncle." Zeng San wiped away the tears on his face and sobbed.
"Okay, the private matter is finished, and then there is, after you go back, tell the military division for me, let the military division temporarily lead the army, and write a table to report to the imperial court, and replace me with the military division, this Qing Dynasty, there are only a handful of people who can defeat thieves, and the military division can be regarded as the leader among them." Zeng Guofan knew that the more things he confessed, the stronger the stupid nephew's desire to survive, maybe, he could really escape, if he could convey his last words to the military advisor, then the matter would be perfect.
"Uncle, my nephew has remembered what you said, and my nephew will definitely live up to the trust." Zeng San didn't think about it, so he replied. Maybe he has forgotten that he has always been very determined to follow Zeng Guofan underground.
"Very good, you can fulfill your uncle's last wish, and your uncle will die without regrets." Zeng Guofan saw that his goal had been achieved, and nodded with satisfaction.
Zeng San looked at Zeng Guofan, his heart was like a knife, all along, Zeng Guofan was like his spiritual pillar, it was the driving force that supported him to move forward, and he was like a bright lamp, lighting his way forward, but now this pillar is about to fall, and this lamp will also be extinguished, how can Zeng San's heart not hurt.
The sounds of fighting around are becoming more and more rare, indicating that the resistance of the Qing army is coming to an end.
Zeng Guofan glanced at the place where Shi Dakai was standing, he seemed to feel that his old opponent was in front of him, and he sighed lightly in his heart, Shi Dakai, zuihou or you won.
In fact, Shi Dakai and Zeng Guofan can be regarded as a momentary Yuliang, although they are opponents of each other, but they respect each other, respect each other, although each is their master, but they have always cherished each other, maybe it is because of this situation that they are not lonely.
He was able to defeat a figure like Shi Dakai, and although he was defeated, he was still glorious, and there was nothing to regret.
Zeng Guofan looked around, knowing that the moment of zuihou was finally coming, he looked calm, just nodded lightly to Zeng San, and then pulled out the sword at his waist, with a look of absolute expression in his eyes.
Zeng San watched Zeng Guofan doing all this, although his heart hurt, but he was also proud of his uncle, just imagine, how many people can behave so indifferently in front of this dead word, such a death as home, his uncle is not like going to Huangquan, but like going to a banquet, so calm, it makes people heartbroken.
Zeng San knelt on the ground, respectfully snorted his head to Zeng Guofan, and said in a deep voice: "Goodbye uncle, uncle go all the way."
Just when Zeng Guofan rested his sword on his neck and was about to end his life, the periphery of the camp suddenly shouted to kill the sky, people and horses neighed, and then, a dazzling rocket soared into the sky.
A smile appeared on Zeng Guofan's face.
Zeng San was even more ecstatic, jumped up and down, and shouted: "There is salvation, we are saved, uncle, our reinforcements are coming." (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (biquge.info) to vote for recommendation and monthly pass. Your support is my biggest motivation ......)