Huainan East Road, the important town of Chuzhou, the state government.

In the lobby, Yang Miaozhen, the commander of Chuzhou, paced uneasily, his brows furrowed.

Since Li Quan led his troops south to attack Yangzhou, her heart has never been stable.

Emperor Song worked hard, and the Song army is not what it used to be, but it is not the same as before. Yangzhou is the gateway to Jiangnan and Jinling, and it is not so easy to fight.

Emperor Song personally persuaded him to surrender, Li Quan insisted on going his own way, vowing to carry it to the end with the Song army, I don't know if he can win and come back?

Emperor Song, when he thought of that cold and resolute young man, Yang Miaozhen felt cold and upset in his heart.

Defected to Mongolia and openly became an enemy of the Great Song Dynasty, is it a good move?

The sound of drums and gold outside the mansion suddenly sounded, and Yang Miaozhen couldn't help but be surprised.

What's going on here? Could it be that the loyal army was defeated and the Song army attacked?

Isn't the Song army in the south, how did it come to Chuzhou in the rear?

"Entang, it's not good! The Song army came from the direction of Surabaya, both by land and water, and it seemed that they were going to copy the back road of Chuzhou! ”

Surprised, the sergeant hurried in to report it.

"Quick! Go to the city walls! ”

Yang Miaozhen calmed down a little and walked out quickly.

It turned out to be the Song army from Huaixi, and it had nothing to do with the Huaidong battlefield.

Standing on the north wall of Chuzhou City, countless Song warships came along the Huaishui, and the soldiers marched in separate ways, turning all the way south into the canal, and when they reached the southwest of Chuzhou City, the Song troops on the ship went ashore one after another and assembled in the south of Chuzhou City.

On the other hand, the Song army marched east along the Huaishui road, went ashore in the northeast of Chuzhou City, and assembled in the east of Chuzhou City. In addition, several Song warships entered the naval division station in the west of Chuzhou City from Huaishui and went straight to more than a dozen Mongolian warships in the West Lake.

In the southeast, northwest, the Song army only gave way to the north, but above the sparkling water in the north, the warships of the Song army cruised back and forth. The city of Chuzhou was surrounded by the Song army on all sides.

You can't see the end at a glance, and it's overwhelming. Yang Miaozhen, who was on the southern city wall of Chuzhou, turned pale, and his heart jumped suddenly.

The Song army was ambushed on all sides, not only blocking the back road of Chuzhou City, but also blocking the retreat of Li Quanquan, who was heading south, to return north.

Yang Miao was really suspicious, and suddenly thunder sounded on the water surface of the West Lake, and the artillery on the Song army warships fired in unison, and several Mongolian warships were beaten to sawdust, and the blood and flesh of the Mongolian army on the cabin were blurred, and they fell down and screamed.

The artillery on the Song warships roared, the smoke was filled, several Mongolian warships were either sunk or swirling on the water, and the other dozen or so Mongolian warships withdrew from the battlefield one after another, leaving behind their comrades who were shouting in the water, and desperately rowed in the direction of the city.

The Song warships did not chase after them, and witnessed the Mongolian warships entering the city along the West Water Gate, and more Song warships entered the West Lake. It seems that they are going to be stationed in stride.

Yang Miaozhen on the city wall saw it clearly, and couldn't help but feel a chill rise in his heart.

The artillery of the Song army, why is it so fierce, it is terrifying.

If there were artillery on board, how would this water fight be fought?

The surrounding soldiers were shocked inexplicably, Yang Miaozhen came back to his senses and was shocked.

The sailors of the Song army are so powerful, so the two sailors who went south have encountered hard stubble, and it is difficult to have any hope of victory?

If the Song army fought in the field, and the artillery was so fierce, how many soldiers' lives would be needed to fill it? Will the army of the southbound army still be able to win this war?

"Entang, do you want to report the military situation in Chuzhou to Enfu? If it's too late, it'll be too late! ”

Deputy General Li Jun's words made Yang Miaozhen wake up like a dream, and nodded subconsciously.

"Quick! Send someone to report to the general immediately! ”

The Song army is about to close the siege, and if you don't go out of the city to report the news, I'm afraid it's too late.

"Pass the order and get ready for battle!"

Yang Miaozhen had a calm face and handed down the military order.

The Song army didn't even persuade them to surrender, only fought to the death.

"Entang, it seems that the Song army does not seem to have any plans to attack the city immediately."

Finding that after the Song army's sailors fired a few shots, they began to set up camp, and Li Jun subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Yang Miaozhen looked at it for a moment, and was also full of puzzlement.

"Is the Song army going to besiege Chuzhou for a long time? Aren't they afraid that the Tatar army will go south and end up on their back road? ”

She followed Li all over the body through a hundred battles, whether it was attacking the city or holding on, she was no stranger, and how many times she escaped death. Is the Song army going to besiege Chuzhou for a long time, or to encircle the point and send reinforcements?

"Send someone to report to the general again, so that he doesn't panic, so as not to fall for the tricks of the Song army!"

Yang Miaozhen was decisive and immediately made another decision.

"Entang, the Song army is powerful and the firearms are fierce, it's better to surrender by fraud and make a comeback in the future?"

Xia Gu, the general defending the city of the west city wall, looked at the dense Song army outside the city, and the top of his head was numb.

The artillery of the Song army is secluded, the armor of the soldiers is distinct, and the soldiers are fierce and fierce, covering the mountains and fields, like locusts. The Song army made it clear that it was bound to take Chuzhou City.

Anyway, they are often used to deceive them, and it is impossible for the Song army to kill them all.

"Xia Gu, you don't have to think about it, we want to surrender by fraud, the Song army has captured Chuzhou City, do they still have a way back? The Song army took the opportunity to go south, attacked from the north and south, and the general suffered from the enemy on his back, could he still take Yangzhou City? ”

Yang Miaozhen's face was blank, and she solemnly admonished Xia Gu.

"Tell the army that there is no advance or retreat in this battle, and it will determine the survival of my loyal army. If anyone dares to mention the word surrender, they will be killed! ”

"Entang, don't worry, if the Song army wants to attack Chuzhou City, step on my corpse first!"

Xia Gu was impassioned and dismissive, with a ruthless look that would rather be broken than broken.

Li Quan wants to capture Yangzhou City, how can it be so easy. After so many years of fighting and killing, I have never seen anyone take Yangzhou City.

The loyal and righteous army has all joined the Mongolian army, where else does the loyalty come from.

Yang Miaozhen's heart was a little calmer, she turned her head and asked Li Jun:

"Li Jun, how long can the grain and grass in the city last?"

The Song army besieged the city, and only with grain and grass did they have the confidence to persevere.

"Huientang, if there are 20,000 soldiers in the city, it will be able to be used for about half a year."

Xia Gu thought about it and replied.

It seems that Yang Miao really intends to stick to it and leave a way back for Li Quan.

"Half a year is enough! The Tatar army went south, but I am afraid it will not be long. ”

Yang Miaozhen turned her head and turned her gaze to the south.

With the impregnability of Chuzhou City, how easy is it for the Song army to capture Chuzhou?

It is hoped that Li Quan can defeat the Song army and capture Yangzhou. In this way, all the troubles are gone.

Yang Miaozhen and the others left, Xia Gu turned his head and looked at the Song army warships and the endless Song army outside the city, his brows furrowed and his expression was complicated.

Xia Gu frowned, and without saying a word, several henchmen came over and gathered around him.

"Go, all guard the city, what are you doing here?"

Xia Gu waved his hand impatiently, but none of his henchmen left.

"Second brother, looking at Song Jun's posture, I'm afraid it's really going to destroy us. You tell me? ”

Dong Simiao, an elegant white man, said with a grin, carefully looking around.

"Second brother, looking at Song Jun's posture, he is surrounded like an iron bucket, I'm afraid he won't be able to go back to Shandong!"

The rough black Xia Kui, with a Shandong accent, has something to say.

"Old Five, don't talk nonsense!"

Xia Gu glanced around nervously, and saw that no one cared, so he whispered with a dark face.

"You don't want to die! If Entang hears it, watch out for your dog's head! ”

Xia Gu and Xia Kui are cousins, one is the second in line, the other is fifth, and they are both generals who have followed Li Quan and Yang Miaozhen for many years.

"What can you do if you hear that? The Song army besieged the city, and it wouldn't survive for a few days anyway! ”

Xia Kui muttered in a low voice.

Xia Gu's eyes widened, and Dong Hui Simiao quickly took over the conversation.

"Second brother, Xia Kui is just complaining, don't take it to heart. But he's telling the truth, second brother, you know. ”

Xia Gu snorted coldly, he glanced at Xia Kui, who was silent, and frowned.

"You two, be bold. It's not that you don't know what the situation is. If you want to be like the end of the national security use, you can talk nonsense everywhere. ”

Guoanyong was the leader of several of them, and because he said the wrong thing, he was killed by Li Quan on the spot a few days ago. Although Li Quan said that he would bury the national security, the hearts of the generals were already in chaos.

"Second brother, Li Quan has completely changed now, not to mention being ruthless, and he still has to play with Song Jun. If this continues, we will all have to bury him. Emperor Song wanted to recruit us, glory and wealth, all ruined by Li Quan! ”

Xia Kui's straight temper, coupled with the Song army's soldiers coming to the city, couldn't bear it, and directly attacked.

"Be quiet! Talk in the city gatehouse! ”

Xia Gu stopped in a low voice, and strode forward with a black face.

Xia Kui followed closely, Dong Simiao looked around, and left.

Xia Gu entered the city gatehouse, poured a bowl of coarse tea, sat down, and drank it slowly.

"Second brother, you have to have an idea. Otherwise, in a few days, there will be no tea to drink! ”

Xia Kui's words made Xia Gu's face sink, and the tea bowl was heavy.

"Who do you think wants to drink this broken tea? Is there a way for Lao Tzu? ”

is irritable and can't hold his breath, and after decades, he still has this donkey temper.

"Second brother, the Song army is menacing, and the brothers are uneasy. The current Song army is strong and strong, but it is not the past. If you fight with Song Jun, you will definitely die. Second brother, do we really have to wait for death? Sister-in-law and nephew, you don't care? ”

Dong Simiao observed his words and continued to tell the truth, fanning the flames.

"Dong San, you have brewed less yin and yang. Tell me, what are we going to do? ”

Xia Gu picked up the tea bowl, glanced at it, and put it down in disgust.

"Second brother, you have also seen the posture of the Song army outside the city. If you stick to it, you will definitely not be able to save your life. Let's open the city gate and welcome the Song army into the city. In this case, the brothers may still have a way to live. ”

Dong Simiao said softly, Xia Gu's heart moved, and his face was silent.

"However, Li Quan killed the envoy of the Song Court, and he treats me well on weekdays, and I can't bear it in my heart, second brother!"

Xia Gu shook his head and sighed, his face was embarrassed.

"Second brother, who do you think you are? Guoan has followed Li Quan for more than ten years, before and after the saddle, how much credit has he made, and he didn't say that he would kill him? Second brother, how many people have died in our Xia family, do we still want to die? ”

Xia Kui suddenly had a seizure.

Xia Gu was silent by default, and the scene of Li Quan's killing of the national security was still vivid.

In the past few years, too many things have happened between the three kingdoms, and Li Quan has changed too much.

"Dong San, who are more powerful, Song Ting or Tatar, you say?"

Xia Gu suddenly asked, as if he was awake in the world.

"Second brother, I can't see clearly for a while. However, the Song army had firearms, and the defense of the city was definitely undefeated. The Song army is now not short of war horses, there are many people, and the Tatar cavalry may not have much upper hand. ”

"You mean, Li Quan can't take Yangzhou?"

Xia Gu's face was solemn, and the word "Li Quan" blurted out.

With the Mongolian war horses, the strength of the loyal army increased greatly. If the loyal and righteous army went straight to Jiangnan, the Song army would have to fight in the field.

In the field, the loyal army should be able to gain the upper hand.

"Second brother, I guess it's enough. Otherwise, the front would have been sent back with good news! ”

Dong Simiao hadn't opened his mouth yet, and Xia Kui couldn't wait to interject and come in.

"Go, go, what do you know?"

Xia Gu's gaze turned to Dong Simiao and urged:

"Dong San, who loses or wins between Song Ting and Tatar, I can't care so much. I want to know now, can Li Quan take Yangzhou and attack Jiangnan? ”

Take one step, count one step, this is also the consistent principle of these people who lick blood with knives.

"Second brother, Yangzhou City is impregnable, and the Song Army has firearms, Li Quan will never be able to take it!"

Dong Simiao shook his head and said categorically:

"In the third year of Xingqing, in the northwest border, the first fierce general of Mongolia, Subutai, led his troops to attack the city of Chuzhou, not to mention the failure, and suffered heavy casualties. Could it be that the important town of Yangzhou is not stronger than the small city of Chuzhou? Can Li Quan still be able to fight faster than Tai? ”

Xia Gu was slightly stunned and nodded unconsciously.

There are only a few people in the city of Chuzhou, and the city of Yangzhou is at least tens of thousands. It seems that if Li Quan wants to take Yangzhou, I'm afraid it won't be so easy.

No matter how Li Quan can fight, he will not be stronger than the famous Mongolian No. 1 fierce general, Su Butai.

"Dong San, you said that the Song army was strong and strong, why didn't they attack Chuzhou City, but defend Yangzhou City? What do they want to do? ”

Xia Gu hesitated and continued to ask.

Since the Song army was strong and strong, and the firearms were sharp, why didn't they send troops to the north, but instead held in Yangzhou and the south?

"Second brother, why are you so much? Song Jun has hit the bottom of his nose, and you can't stop asking. If you want to live or die, you just have to say something! In case the Song army attacks the city at night, it will be too late to escape! ”

Xia Kui said anxiously, his face full of impatience.

"Get out! Go outside and keep watch! ”

Xia Gu was furious, grabbed the tea bowl and smashed it. Xia Kui hurriedly dodged and ran out quickly.

"Second brother, stop your anger!"

Dong Simiao whispered and persuaded Xia Gu.

"Second brother, fifth brother is right. If you want to find a way out, you should decide early. If you wait until Li Quan's army is defeated and the Song army attacks the city, then you can only give Yang Miaozhen a funeral! In a word, the brethren are the only ones who look to you. You've got to have an idea! ”

Xia Gu hesitated for a moment and whispered:

"Dong San, there are 20,000 brothers in the city, and there are many people who are loyal to Li Quan. We only have 3,000 brothers, and if we carry it hard with Yang Miaozhen, I'm afraid it won't work. ”

"What the second brother said is true! We are not Yang Miaozhen's opponents, there is Song Jun. ”

Dong Simiao whispered, Xia Gu looked at him, laughed softly, and then shouted outside:

"Old Five, you come in, I have something to say to you!"

Yang Miaozhen wants to stick to Chuzhou City, trapped beasts are still fighting, he doesn't want to bury them. After more than ten years of bloody rain and licking blood with knives, he didn't want to live it again.