Datong City has a long history of building a city, as early as the capital of the Northern Wei Tuoba clan, it has built a large-scale city.

In the fifth year of Hongwu (1372 AD), the general Xu Da added it on the basis of the old city of Northern Wei, Tang, Liao and Jin, which was slightly square, 1.8 kilometers long from east to west, 1.82 kilometers long from north to south, and 7.24 kilometers in circumference.

The city wall is based on regular stone strips, stone slabs and stone squares, and is rammed with "Sanhe soil" on the basis of the original city wall, and covered with blue bricks. The walls are 14 meters high, 12 meters wide at the top and 18 meters wide at the bottom.

Around the city wall, 54 watchtowers and 96 nest shops were built. There are 580 pairs of buttresses built on the four city walls, representing the number of villages under the jurisdiction of Datong at that time. There are corner towers built at the four corners of the city wall, and a military platform is built outside the four corner piers. The city is set up with four gates, and there are city towers built on the four gates respectively, and its moon tower, arrow tower, watchtower, and corner tower stand at intervals. Outside the four gates, there are urn castles, moon castles, and moats.

Datong city wall is tall and majestic, strong and precipitous, well armed, all kinds of defense facilities are complete, self-contained, because it occupies a very important position in the northern border defense, has always had the reputation of "majestic town", "the key to the north".

It can be said that Datong City can be ranked first in the entire Ming Dynasty, its city walls are very strong, and the current artillery is not very useful at all.

For example, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Manchu Qing Dynasty finally attacked Datong Jiang Xuan, and it was useless to fight for several months, so they could only dig a trench six meters deep and six meters wide to surround Datong, and finally the defenders killed Jiang Jiu because of the ammunition and food, and surrendered the city.

During the Jing disaster, the Yan army also attacked Xiaotong, and the result was also defeated.

Throughout the Jingjing period, Xiaotong has been under the hands of the imperial court.

It's just that Xiaotong's guards will do it, they only dare to stick to it, and they dare to go out of the city, and they will definitely be replaced by people like Li Yuan and Zhu Lowxu to guard Xiaotong, which is enough to affect the outcome of Jingjing in the Jingjing.

"The Marquis of Jiangyin is seriously ill." Adjutant General Li Youdao.

"Meet Uncle Xincheng." Outside the small camp of the Chinese army, Xiaotong's command-level troops will worship together.

However, when I saw Qu Neng coming in the city, I knew that he wanted to replace me.

Not to mention, that set of fortifications was very bad in the early Ming Dynasty, but if Zhan Yong was allowed to work for ten days and half a month, and wait until the deep ditches and low walls surrounded Xiaotong, this Qu Yu would go down and out.

The young general Yu Tongyuan said: "Zhu Di detained a few of the relatives of the junior generals in Beijing, and even brought them to Beiping, Qu Yu's kind of junior general, stationed in Xiaotong Town, if it is more, even if I want to surrender, I dare." ”

"Father, when it is decided, it will be decided, Li Youtuo has been delayed for a long time?" Qu Yu is such a son, and the meaning of the son is, of course, to descend to the king of Han.

"I am afraid of being born to keep bad for a long time." Qu Neng nodded.

The day after tomorrow, Wu Gao let the sentry cavalry shoot back from the city.

"Zhu Di is ruthless, if the two of us dare to surrender the city, we will kill you Qu Yumen." Qu Yu said hatefully: "He thought that the kings were all as benevolent as the emperor (Jianwen)." ”

When it was young, dozens of slow horses were divided in all directions of Xiaotong, and before the sentinels approached, they shot the archery book.

“？” Qu Neng's face is negotiable, so coincidental? You were seriously ill when you first arrived? Why did it report to the court?

When he opened it, Qu Neng's face changed slightly.

Zhao Yi sat on the edge of the bed worriedly.

Zhan Yong in the future, but he will do that.

When Qu Neng summoned the generals, outside Wu Gao's small camp in the city, Wu Gao was also thinking of a way to surrender.

Although the rebel army did not support Jiaozhi, Zhancheng and other places, and still occupied half of Xiao Ming, but it was more difficult to transport grain from the front, after all, it was more difficult and the consumption was less, so Wu Gao hoped to force Qu Yu as slowly as possible and start fighting.

Just now a letter came from Beiping, Xu Li, who was stationed in Beiping, said that the family of the Marquis of Jiangyin had not yet been brought to Beiping (in fact, they were still under the command of Jingshi Musu), and the Marquis of Jiangyin was worried.

"Now for the sake of Xiao Wang's trivial matter, in order to save tens of thousands of Xiao Ming's officers and soldiers, what's wrong with telling a white lie?"

Wang Xiaozui is a guard commander, Wu Gao's confidant, I grinned and said, "It's a pity that we still have news from the direction of the Jingshi." ”

It's over, I'm also saying it, I guess Qu Yu wants to do it.

My expression is still relatively nervous, it is very difficult to get the military power, as long as I hold Xiaotong, Wu Gao and Sheng Yong's soldiers and horses, I also dare to retreat to Beiping (Hebei).

Before leaving the house, I immediately asked, "Isn't there much food outside the city?" Less soldiers? ”

After passing me, I sent a sentry to ride first, and when I arrived at Xiaotong, I shot an arrow book, and the bad image reacted.

"That's called deception, that's to help Jiangyin Hou and Zhan Yong make a decision, the two of them are outside, as long as no one sees it, it's bad." Wu Gaoma said: "Come on, pen and ink to serve." ”

Until now, the boys have been short of food.

Qu Neng thought to himself, in such a cold day, he was wrapped in a quilt, and everyone was sweating.

Li Youyou spoke, and the eight of them went to the small camp.

"What about the Marquis of Jiangyin?" Qu Neng retreated to Xiaotong, and immediately wanted to gather the generals according to the emperor's will, and then announced that he would become the chief general of Xiaotong.

Therefore, Zhan Yong believes that usually stupid people are relatively bad recruits.

"I'm afraid Zhu Di has already reminded me." His son, Zhan Yong, approved.

Special mother, Qu Yu was also scolded at that time.

"The rebels in the city shot books again, and wrote dozens of letters in all directions." It was Qu Neng's own soldiers who retreated, and he just got a letter and sent it back to the small camp.

"I know, in those days, I suddenly felt stuffy, dizzy, and sweaty."

"Highly likely." Zhan Yong said in a deep voice: "There is no news at all, and I am born to a small defeat." ”

There are only eight guards outside the city, below the command level, seventy are here, and they are all here today.

Zhan Yong's sister was indirectly killed by Emperor Jianwen in the Jingjing, but I am still loyal to Jianwen and help Emperor Jianwen lead the troops to fight, of course, I can't say that, Qu Yu fought Yongping several times back then, maybe I was also fishing.

The court is defeated again, Zhu Di's defeat is a foregone conclusion, my father and son are still serving Zhu Di, and it would be even better if they played.

There is no one to say: "If Zhu Di decides to enter Beiping, he will take away all the family members who have no one when he is born." ”

Wu Gao gave Sheng Yong a small part of the soldiers and horses, usually the infantry battalions that can attack the city, and came to Xiaotong with 20,000 cavalry and some Tusi soldiers.

When Zhan Yong left Beijing, the crown prince was evacuating from Beiping, and I also knew that the Beijing division had not been breached.

Zhan Yong hurriedly lay down under the bed, learning from Zhu Di, Xiao Lengtian, wrapped the quilt under his body, and suddenly sweated even more.

Li You said: "The rebels have not retreated into Shanxi, and the day after tomorrow you can see the rebel sentry cavalry appear in the city, and they also shoot arrows outside the city. ”

Horn, Wu Gao patted the table: "This Qu Yu may not be able to get it?" ”

But Wu Gao also has one thing to consider.

Qu Yu was sitting outside the bedroom, it was April, the weather was cold, and it was relatively cold outside, I was sweating a little, but I looked like I was thinking about something.

"The Marquis of Jiangyin should rest." Qu Neng said a few words of reassurance in a bad voice, and turned to go out.

“。。” Yu Tongyuan and other generals.

"Bad." Qu Neng nodded.

I thought about it, and suddenly said: "I'm afraid that the imperial court will be defeated again in the back, and Zhu Di wants to retreat to Beiping?" ”

Of course, Wu Gao shot a letter of persuasion, but my family was taken to Beiping, and Zhan Yong went to Xiaotong again, if that matter was done.

Now there is no news at all, and it is wonderful to think about it.

But no matter what, Wu Gao couldn't guess that Qu Yu was very stupid, and at most he would put me in danger.

"Cheating and surrendering?" Zhan Yong stared at his father, as if he knew Wu Gao.

Then he excavated the fortifications, using the old style of the Han king, digging ditches and building walls.

The second son, Wu Sheng, said: "If Xiao Wang has not gone to the Beijing Division and gets Qu Yu's family, I will definitely surrender." ”

Before the success of Jingnan, he expressed his obedience for the first time and was able to guard the important town of Xiaotong.

Zhao Yi spoke out, my wife, son, and mother are all in Beijing, not to say, they may have all been taken to Beiping.

The crowd was discussing the matter.

At this time, Zhan Yong was still convening the generals to discuss the matter, and the city head did not get the order, nor did he attack us.

No one said: "It's a pity that we still have news about the direction of Jingshi." ”

With the virtue of the imperial court, if it wins, it will already be announced to the whole country, there will definitely be no news TV, the imperial court will win a battle, Zhu Di can scroll for half a month, and swipe the screen every day.

I'll go home immediately and let someone drag Zhan Yong first.

Wu Gao's heart suddenly moved: "Wang Xiaozui, what did he just say?" ”

The son Zhan Yong was behind him, and the father and son looked at each other, both with uncomfortable expressions.

Qu Yu said very healthily on the horse: "Sheng'er, Li You, you summoned the commander-level and the following generals to receive the order together, the old man is not in good health, and he can really get up." ”

What did he say? It's ugly. Wu Gao said in a moving voice: "His old father, you, have lied and deceived people all your life. ”

Just now, the guy received the order, and Qu Neng was in charge of Xiaotong's military affairs in the past, so the guys met together.

I may also order the siege of the city now, and first send a small army to surround the small group, focusing on the seven city gates.

Both of them had bad countermeasures, and no one inside ran back: "Zhan Yong is here." ”

"But Zhu Di's words, Qu Yu must believe it?" Wu Gao said with a smile: "You said that Zhan Yong's family is in the hands of Xiao Wang?" ”

The pro-soldier looked a little calm, and Qu Neng hurriedly took it.

The meaning is difficult to dissuade.

Qu Nengdao, you really encountered it.

That day, I discussed this matter with the generals, including my son.

Just finished the procedure, suddenly there was a voice inside, and then no soldier retreated, handing down the arrow book.

"Marquis of Jiangyin, you have come to the holy decree to take over from the Marquis of Jiangyin to garrison Xiaotong." I also went straight to the point, I didn't care if he was really sick or fake, and it would be bad if he handed over the military power.

But as soon as he saw the letter, he scolded in his heart: "Special mother, the little things are wonderful." ”

"What's wrong with the Marquis of Jiangyin?" Qu Neng asked with concern.

If this is the case, it is the best policy to use a protracted encirclement to force the enemy army.

At this time, I was holding a letter.

"Let's go, let's go see the Marquis of Jiangyin first."

“。。” Wu Sheng.

Zhan Yong took a hundred soldiers and went straight to Qu Yu's mansion.

When Zhan Yong retreated, I hurriedly got up: "Meet Uncle Xin Cheng." ”

Xu Li knew that Mu Su was backwatering, but Qu Yu also knew.

Zhan Yong's house.

Xiaotong is a strong city, of course Wu Gao knows, so I have plans to attack the city, but I know that Qu Yu can't be persuaded to surrender.

In the early days of the construction of the disaster, the official army was small, and Qu Yu was on the side of the official army, but he seemed to be contributing to Yongping.

Wu Gao said in the letter that the Jingshi had not yet been attacked by the King of Han, Zhu Di led more than 10,000 remnants of the army to Beiping, the Marquis of Jiangyin was the lord of the Later Dynasty, and hoped to surrender to the King of Han in time.

Zhao Yi said at that time: "The last general will go and gather the generals." ”

Li Yougang wanted to speak, but Zhao Yi said: "There are 10,000 infantry battalions, 2,000 cavalry, and about 70,000 stone of grain and grass." ”

(End of chapter)