Chapter 409: Yang Feng City Breaks
The revenge of the Chinese people in the previous life, he came to avenge in this life. He wanted to see how powerful the Jurchens could be.
Dongli Ying originally wanted to go out with Jiang Chao, but Jiang Chao persuaded him, Jiang Chao left Ningzhou Mansion, and he had to rely on Dong Liying, the commander-in-chief of the three armies, to calm the hearts of the army and the people.
At the time of farewell, Jiang Chao's several wives, as well as Dong Licai and Ye Qingying, were full of reluctance, and they all became tearful.
Song Xiaoya followed Jiang Chao on the expedition as always, taking care of Jiang Chao's daily life. Before leaving, Song Ningxue and other women repeatedly explained that Song Xiaoya took care of Jiang Chao.
They also assured Song Xiaoya that if they could bring Jiang Chao back safely this time, they would also let Jiang Chao admit her to entry.
Of course, Song Xiaoya was full of joy and expectation.
Of the 10,000 subordinate troops, Jiang Chao brought 3,000 infantry battalions and 1,000 artillery battalions. The rest were the musketeers, and an air force of twenty hot air balloons.
The Air Force numbered about 200 people, and in addition to the people who operated the hot air balloons, the rest were responsible for dropping ammunition and logistics transportation.
Jiang Chao set out with an army of 10,000 disciples about the same size as the modern army, and their goal was Yangfeng City, which was now besieged by the Jurchen army.
It was the second largest city of the Yuan Zhao army, and in order to fight against the Jurchen army, the Yuan king evacuated all the people from those small towns to Yangfeng City.
And he himself is guarding Jingyang City, which is his own territory, Yangzhou Zhizhou is his subordinate, and his territory power has always been secretly developing in Yangzhou.
After Da Zhao died, he officially raised the banner of Da Zhao in Yangzhou, looking at his frame, it seems that he is preparing to inherit the throne in Yangzhou and continue Da Zhao.
After the destruction of Kyoto City, most of the Great Zhao magnates fled into the territory of King Yuan. It's just that now it's because of Da Zhao's death. Plus the Jurchen attacked.
But he didn't have time to ascend the throne as emperor. But it won't be long before he will definitely have the intention of ascending the throne as emperor. There was even information that King Yuan was already preparing to ascend the throne.
In this regard, Jiang Chao could only shake his head, and sighed again in his heart.
Although King Yuan has backbone, he still can't escape the temptation of power, and before the foreign enemy is destroyed, he even thinks about becoming the emperor.
Although, as the old saying goes, a country cannot be without a king for a day, but now in this country, does it make any difference whether you want a king or not?
Jiang Chao can only spit out to King Yuan, and it has nothing to do with him what others want to do. All he had to do was defend himself against foreign enemies first.
Under the leadership of Jiang Chao, the 10,000 subordinate army rushed to Yangfeng City, and in terms of marching speed, the fire soldiers of the front army and the rifle battalion were relatively faster.
The artillery battalion marched much slower because of the heavy artillery. In addition, the rough road along the way affected the marching speed of the artillery battalion.
Jiang Chao had the idea of looking for an opportunity to build some official roads. It just so happens that after oil refining, a lot of asphalt is produced.
If only some asphalt roads had been built first, it would have been much easier for both marching and transporting.
It's just that Jiang Chao's idea can only wait for the Jurchen Army to be solved first. After all, now that the situation is turbulent, it is simply impossible to develop quietly.
Although the marching speed of the artillery was a little slower, the children of the artillery battalion still overcame all kinds of difficulties and did everything possible to increase the speed of the march.
The other troops rushed to Yangfeng City at a very fast speed, after all, if they couldn't get to Yangfeng City as soon as possible and wait until the city was broken. Next, the Jurchen army is going to attack Jingyang City.
If Jingyang City is broken again, the forces of the Yuan King will be completely defeated and destroyed. Now it's his boys' turn.
Jiang Chao didn't want to burn the flames of war to the developing Ningzhou Mansion, he wanted to keep the Jurchens out of Ningzhou Mansion.
On the other side, Yangfeng City has been guarding for nearly ten days, although the entire Yangfeng City is also a big city, and the city has thick walls.
However, because of the Jurchen army's previous experience in attacking Kyoto, they also gained fire and bombing technology. Siege thunder. The Yuan Wang army in the city was miserable.
In addition, the siege of the city was carried out by the surrendered Great Zhao Army, and death was not counted at all. After ten days of siege, Yangfeng City was finally opened by the Jurchen army.
The 50,000 Great Zhao troops who besieged the city died nearly 30,000. But the Jurchen army did not spend a single soldier.
These Great Zhao Army, when facing the Jurchens, were so frightened that their legs were weak and afraid of death, but when they were forced to attack the Yuan Wang Army, they were extremely brave.
It's ridiculous to think about. It also makes people feel sad.
When the city was broken, Song was really on the city wall, and beside him was Song Yan in military uniform. Although her face was full of horror at this time, her eyes were also full of anger towards the Jurchens.
Seeing that the Jurchens who rushed into the city below were killing the people in the city, she tightened the sword in her hand. The body wants to rush down.
But as soon as she moved, she let her brother stop her.
The brother and sister came over to take charge of the retreat of the people in the surrounding towns, but they didn't expect that before the matter was finished, they were blocked here by the Jurchen army besieging the city.
Although Song Zhen is a gentleman, he is also a little shameless, but when facing the Jurchen army, he has the same backbone as his father.
Because of his presence, the guards of Yangfeng City will always be here.
Song Zhen knew very well in his heart that even if he surrendered to the Jurchens, he was afraid that he would not end up well. Those who surrendered before are examples.
Not to mention, although Song Zhen is shameless and squirrel, he loves his sister the most. He also knew that if his sister fell into the hands of the Jurchens, he was afraid that it would be very miserable.
Therefore, even if he trembled with fear when defending the city, he did not have the slightest desire to surrender.
It's a pity, no matter how much he wants to defend it, the Jurchens are too powerful. In addition, the Great Zhao army is not afraid of death to attack the city wall.
Finally let them open the gap in this east gate, and now it is the real Jurchen army that is pouring in, and they rush in directly the moment the city gate opens.
Song Zhen also knew that the general trend had gone, so he could only reluctantly give up defending the city.
"Sister, the city can't be defended, you have to go with me, I'm what's the matter with you, I'm sorry for my father and mother......" Song Zhen picked up his sister and ran towards the city wall on the other side.
All we can do now is find an opportunity to break through one of the gates. With the current situation of the Jurchen army in a hurry to enter the city. There is a great chance that they will break out.
Although her heart was full of unwillingness, Song Yan could only obey her brother's words and follow the guards in her hand to rush towards the city gate on the other side.