Chapter 38: The Battle of Yanggu (1)
Yanggu Pass, is the only place to enter the capital, is the place where the soldiers must fight, built according to the danger, by the mountains and rivers, the city is high and the river is wide, easy to defend and difficult to attack. The guards will be Hua Menglong, Hua Mantian, Hua Mangu, and have the courage of ten thousand people.
Gangtian Chi led an army of more than 500,000 people approaching Yingyang Pass, Shen Rubin and Shen Rupeng knew that their troops were insufficient and difficult to block, so they abandoned the city and left, and joined forces with Yanggu Guanhua Menglong, and the number of people also reached more than 300,000, vowing to fight to the death with Gangtian Chi to wash away the shame.
"Dashuai, that Gangtian Chi's fierce generals are like clouds, the soldiers are well-trained, and they are a division of tigers and wolves, and please prepare for the marshal and formulate a detailed plan to destroy the enemy. Shen Rubin is colorful.
"Brother Rubin is too humble. They are all fighting for the country, you and I are brothers, how can we divide each other. You have fought many battles with that Gangtian Chi, and you will definitely have gains, so you may wish to elaborate on them, so that we can discuss the great plan together. Hua Menglong said.
"The general of the defeated army, how to talk about it. After several battles, I saw that Gangtian was brave and good at using strategy, and he would risk arrows in every battle, so the soldiers were united and not afraid of death, which was very difficult to deal with. ”
"So there's no weakness?" When Hua Menglong heard this, he was very displeased.
"Thinking about it, the army that the sun never sets seems to be deficient in terms of arranging troops, we occupy a favorable geographical position, and we have strong combat equipment, or we can use it."
"In addition, the country where the sun never sets is an island country, and most of them know water. The moat of Yanggu Pass is recommended to be strictly guarded against and not to be taken lightly. ”
"Good. Yanggu Pass is an important place for war, and there will be a bloody battle in the future, so please do your best. ”
"That's nature, the soldiers are holding their breath, now that there is a handsome man in charge, we will definitely be able to wash away the shame!"
"It also depends on Brother Rubin's help!"
Gangtian Red Army attacked Yingyang Pass, Yingyang Pass guards have already abandoned the city and fled, how dare the people who did not leave resist, they can only open the city gate to meet the enemy into the pass, but want to be a red-top people to live in the world. After the sun never sets when the army enters the city, regardless of whether you surrender or not, they go door to door and loot property, forcibly occupy mansions, rob people's daughters, and make a fortune. There are also those who learn from Jia Baoju and Jia Baokui, defecting to the army where the sun never sets, following Yaowu and bullying the people. The army of the Sun Never Sets Army grew even stronger, reaching 6,700,000 men.
Gangtian Chi was overjoyed, ordered to take a short rest, non-stop, murderous, and went straight to Yanggu Pass.
The scouts found out about Gangtian's red army and quickly reported to Hua Menglong.
Hua Menglong was shocked, "This Gangtian Chi is really powerful, it came so fast!" That's a lot of people! Quickly invite Shen Rubin, Shen Rupeng and the generals to discuss. ”
Those soldiers guarding the city saw the army that the sun never sets at the head of the city two miles outside the city, covering the sky, the camp tents are in the sky, black and pressing, dense, and people are panicked.
"Mom! That's got to be five or six hundred thousand! ”
"I don't think it's more, let alone seven or eight hundred thousand."
"It's over, it's over, I'm afraid it's nine deaths and no life this time."
"Don't say anything frustrating, our city is strong and the river is wide, and we defend it according to the danger, and the marshal is one hundred, plus Shen Rubin leads the troops to help, and then applies to the court for reinforcements. Blocking is absolutely not a problem. ”
"I hope so, but that Shen Rubin, who has been defeated in a row, and Yingyangguan has left without a fight, can he afford it this time?"
"You stupid, that's called preserving strength for a decisive battle. You're done talking, is it stupid for him to run away from these seven or eight hundred thousand people? I see that they are all holding back the fire in their bellies! This is back to our Yanggu Pass, under the leadership of Hua Dashuai, he must want to make a turnaround. ”
"That's the best, don't hold us back."
In the marshal's mansion, Hua Menglong frowned, and he was responsible for guarding the important places in Beijing, and he felt a lot of pressure in the face of strong enemy pressure.
"Great Marshal, now that the Gangtian Red Army is very strong, several times larger than me, I must ask the Holy Lord for support, and ask all cities and passes to send troops to attack together, so as to ensure that nothing goes wrong!"
"Far water can't quench your thirst. The cities and gates were afraid that they would not be able to count on it, so they could only ask the Holy Lord for help. It's just that I sent several battle reports, but the Holy Lord didn't reply. I don't know what's going on in Kyoto, and I don't even reply to my son's shadow. Hua Menglong said.
"With the recent fighting, I may not have been in touch with my family for a long time, and I don't know what is happening in Kyoto. No news is the best news, though. Explain that everything is too peaceful. Perhaps, the battle report is stuck in Hodge's house, or the Holy Lord is busy, and he has not yet had time to reply. Shen Rubin comforted.
"But this time the sun does not set, the army is approaching Kyoto, such a big event, how can you be lazy, if you delay the fighter plane and make a big mistake, who can bear it."
"Now, I will send another letter asking for help to the Holy Lord and all parties, asking them to defend Kyoto day and night, and fight to the death against Nagangda Chi here!" Shen Rubin said.
"That's all there is to it. It is imperative to discuss strategies against the enemy. ”
"The so-called soldiers will block, and the water will flood. We defended the danger and the camera attacked. When reinforcements arrive, they will be attacked inside and outside, and they will fight to the death, or they may be victorious. ”
"Well, that's all there is to it now. Please mobilize and prepare as soon as possible, and please post a proclamation, so that the people in the city will not panic and fight the enemy together! ”
"No!"
In the camp of the army where the sun never sets, Gang Tianchi sat on the marshal seat, full of spirit and majesty. Luo Ying Pingdong sat aside, calm.
Harada, Matsumoto, Manshi, Dongyu, Jia Baokui, Jia Baoju and other soldiers sat on both sides, talking and laughing.
"Ladies and gentlemen, take this Yanggu Pass, and the Eastern Holy Kingdom Kyoto is close at hand. It's a matter of success or failure. What do you have a plan? ”
"That Hua family's father and son are well-known generals in the Eastern Holy Kingdom, and they are not easy to deal with. Shen Rubin and Shen Rupeng are the defeated subordinates of His Royal Highness the Prince, which is not worth mentioning. The two armies were in one place, but there were only 300,000 horses. It's hard to compare with my army. It was only a matter of time before Yanggu Pass was taken. Jia Baokui said.
"This king knows, so I don't need you to say it. You are also the general of the Eastern Holy Kingdom, so you should know this Yanggu Pass well. ”
"I don't know anything about it. This Yanggu Pass is built according to the danger, the mountains are surrounded by water, the city is high and the river is wide, easy to defend and difficult to attack. If you want to think of that Hua Menglong, you must defend it to the death according to the danger to resist the power of heaven. ”
"How are you going to attack the city?"
"It's not necessary to attack the city, I have a plan, I can let them take the initiative to surrender!"
"Oh? Unsolicited contributions? What's the plan? Gangda Chi was overjoyed and asked.
"The Holy Queen of the West Palace is the daughter of Hua Menglong, according to the secret report of this general. That flower shadow has been killed by Gong Shang. We informed Hua Menglong of this news. Thinking that Hua Menglong loves his daughter, he will definitely fight back and sacrifice the city! ”
"If this happens, God help me! Good! Please let General Jia tell you immediately before the battle! ”
"And rightfully so!"
Jia Baokui held the messenger flag, rode to the city, and shouted, "I am Jia Baokui of Baiyunguan, please come out and speak, I have a major matter to tell." ”
The scout reported to Hua Menglong, and Hua Menglong said, "A shameless general, what is there to talk about." ”
"Commander, let's listen to what he has to say, lest it seem like we're afraid of him!" Shen Rubin said.
"That's fine. And all the men and men went with me to the head of the city to hear, and what was he to tell him? ”
Jia Baokui saw Hua Menglong standing behind the city, and shouted, "Senior Hua, I haven't seen you for many days!" The younger generation is polite. Do you know what happened in Kyoto? ”
"What junior? Don't come to your relatives to remember your past, the old man can't stand it, as for what happened? Don't sell it, I don't have much time to talk to you! If there is a fart, let it go. ”
Jia Baokui was unhappy, so he said, "Your family has been killed by Gong Shang, and the current Holy Lord is already a defender, do you know!?" ”
"What?!" When Hua Menglong heard it, it was like a thunderbolt on a sunny day.
"Nonsense! You traitor, bewitching the people and disturbing the morale of the army before the battle, do you think we will be fooled? ”
"My father and my sister were also killed, otherwise, with my Jia Baokui's temper and background, how could I surrender without a fight, I advise you to also abandon the darkness and surrender as soon as possible, so as not to make the enemy laugh and the relatives hurt!"
"Nonsense! Shoot me! Shen Rubin was furious and ordered the archers to shoot Jia Baokui.
Jia Baokui waved the flag and shot the arrow down, and left on his horse, shouting as he ran, "That's all I say, please think twice about my predecessors!" ”
Hua Menglong stood aside, unable to speak.
Hua Mantian and Hua Mangu were also anxious, jumping like thunder, and scolded Gong Shang.
"Dashuai, don't fall for the traitor's scheme!"
Hua Menglong's heart sank, and he said, "Brother Rubin reminded him!" This matter still needs to be clarified, and we must not let ourselves be confused. ”
Jia Baokui returned to the camp and reported the situation to Gangtian Chi.
"If that Hua Menglong doesn't believe it and refuses to offer it, what will happen?"
"If this is the case, if you want to take it, you must build hundreds of large war ships, connect them into one, and anchor them under the city to facilitate the army to attack the city, and you must build hundreds of towers, which must be higher than the city, and arrange more archers to attack the city **, so as to suppress the attack on the city. At the same time, there are hidden passages and ladders in the tower, which is convenient for soldiers to enter the city. Once in the city, the city gates must be taken down and the enlarged army enters. Then the city can be broken. Jia Baokui said.
"Do you have any drawings?"
"The last general has exactly this drawing. If there are enough materials and craftsmen, and the various departments step up construction, it should be completed within ten days. Jia Baoju presented the picture.
Gangtian Chi opened it and saw that the siege tower was designed to be very strong and exquisite, and it was really a siege weapon. The warship was large and wide, and the two were equipped with iron rings, and they could be joined with other ships, and people walked on them as if they were flat ground.
"Good! This tower and this ship are wonderful. We will make preparations for both attacks on Kyoto in the future, and we will use them even if we can't. The ministries were ordered to make preparations and build according to the plan. Be sure to deliver it after 10 days! The more the merrier! If there is overachievement, there will be a reward. If there is a delay, cut it! ”
"No!"
The sun never sets, and all the units of the army went around arresting craftsmen and people, collecting wood tools, and tens of thousands of people built day and night, how dare they delay.
"Report, the army that the sun does not set is hurrying to build siege equipment, there are ships and towers, and the number is amazing." The scout hurriedly reported to Hua Menglong.
"Is there a pattern?"
"Nope!"
"Please follow me to the head of the city to inspect it!"
Hua Menglong stood at the head of the city, looked at it from a distance, and saw that the sun never set outside the barracks, and tens of thousands of people were busy building warships and siege towers.
"Guys, how is this good?"
"Handsome! We must not sit idly by, for the sake of the present, only to take the initiative! Burn those siege engines! Kill those artisans! You can also delay the time, otherwise once they are built and used to attack the city, the consequences will be unimaginable! Shen Rubin said.
"If you go out of the city to fight, you will die and have no life, who wants to fight?"
"The last will go!" Ouyang Zhong said angrily.
"Good! Sure enough, the person is as good as the name! General Dazhong! Death is like home. Ben Shuai admires! "Hua Menglong is overjoyed.
"If you have any requests, please speak up to the general."
"Without him, please also ask the commander to send more suspicious soldiers, attack everywhere, attract enemy troops, and cover the operation, in order to ensure success." Ouyang Zhongdao.
"That's natural, if the general can complete the task, please go back to the city desperately, we will do our best to protect you into the city!"
"The handsome man cares, and the end will be remembered in my heart!"
"If this battle is successful, you should remember the first merit, Ze is the East Sage, we will all remember your great kindness!" Hua Menglong Road.
"The last general is willing to go out of the city to help in the war!" Xing Buyuan and Xiang Wangshan stood up separately to ask for battle. They had already held their breath and wanted to show their majesty in front of the soldiers of Yanggu Pass.
"Good! It is worthy of the team of Brother Bin! Hua Menglong praised.
"I'm willing to go too!" The flowers are full of the sky, and the flowers are not willing to fall into the limelight, and they have also stood up.
"How does this work!" Shen Rubin hurriedly stopped.
"What's the matter, my Hua family is not a bad seed, just let my son go!" Hua Menglong is categorical.
At that moment, Hua Menglong discussed the details with the soldiers, dispatched troops, recruited dead soldiers, and prepared for battle.