Following.

The sun is rising.

After breakfast, the Minfu and the auxiliaries, under the command of the craftsmen who accompanied the army, began to cut down trees and make siege equipment.

Siege equipment has always been built improvisedly after the army arrives at the city.

Otherwise, it will be carried on the departure, which will increase the burden on the baggage troops.

Therefore, the craftsmen who can build siege equipment are very popular, and when the two armies are fighting, even if the general of one side is killed, the craftsmen under his command will not die, but will be served with good food and drink.

After all, no one thinks there are too many craftsmen in the army.

In less than an hour, the siege equipment was built.

Since the advent of artillery, the Qi army's dependence on siege equipment has been greatly reduced.

The absence of a gate cannot be solved by a salvo of siege artillery, and if there is, then another round.

At present, the siege tactics of the Qi army are becoming more and more mature, and the cooperation between various arms is becoming more and more tacit.

A few rounds of salvo fire came up, blasting open the city gate and jack gate, then adjusting the angle of the gun, suppressing the city tower with long-range fire, first entering the camp and entering the city, seizing all the corridors, and then the field artillery followed closely behind, striking at the stubborn resistance in the city, and finally the street fighting was cleared.

This set of tactics, except for the attack on Tokyo City, has been deflated, and other cities have no power to parry, which can be described as tried and tested.

As for Tokyo City......

There's really no way to do that, Tokyo Castle is too strong.

The city is high and thick, and each city gate has two to three layers of urn city, the urn city is rarely located outside the city gate, layer upon layer, the city gate is protected in all directions without dead ends.

If you want to bombard the city gate, you must first capture the urn city, but the urn city is connected with the city tower, and there are dense shooting holes on the walled fort and the road, which greatly increases the difficulty of capturing the urn city.

Kaifeng Mansion is located on the North China Plain, a flat river, no natural danger to defend.

In this case, only work on the city walls.

Starting from Guo Qi'er, to Chai Rong, and then to Lao Zhao's family, it has gone through more than 180 years, and almost every ten years, it will be strengthened and repaired.

A city that has been built for more than 180 years can not be strong?

In fact, Taiyuan is also a strong city, the original Taiyuan City, was annoyed and ashamed by Zhao Er, the god of the sorghum river, and burned down.

At that time, Zhao Er commanded 200,000 troops and attacked the Northern Han.

As a result, he was blocked outside the city of Taiyuan for four months, losing his troops and losing his generals, and finally the Northern Han Emperor Liu Jiyuan saw that the ammunition was exhausted, and he had no choice but to surrender the city.

But Zhao Er, who was holding back the fire in his belly, ordered the burning of Taiyuan City.

So far, this thousand-year-old heroic city was destroyed in the fire.

Today's Taiyuan City was newly built after Zhao Er, and the scale was not as large as before, but even so, with its unique geographical location, it still blocked the onslaught of the 60,000 West Route Army led by Wanyan Zonghan, which shows that Taiyuan is difficult and dangerous.

At this moment, above the Taiyuan City Tower, the figure is sparse.

There is no way, the people's hearts are towards the Qi country, and they are unwilling to help defend the city, after the first battle of last year, there are less than 2,400 people left in the 3,000-victory army. The Shengjie army had to defend four city walls, and had to leave hundreds of people as reserves, so that the defenders of each city wall were less than five hundred.

What made Wang Yu most helpless was not only the people in the city, but even the soldiers of the Shengjie army under his command had no morale at all.

Han Zhen went north to fight against gold last year and gained a large wave of popular support.

In addition, this Northern Expedition, the violent beating of the Jin people, and the recovery of Yunzhou really gave the Central Plains Han'er a face, and made hundreds of people and soldiers reverent.

Besides, Han Zhen is a pure Han'er, and he is not of any different race.

Replacing the Zhao family, the people felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

It was midday.

Rumbling footsteps came from afar.

The footsteps became louder and louder, and the castle tower trembled slightly.

The dark armor of the Qingzhou Army, under the sunlight, was like a black wave, wrapped in the power of crushing everything, and swept in.

The Korean character Daxu with a golden dragon pattern on the bottom of the Xuan is fluttering in the wind.

Looking at the fluttering Daxu, Wang Yu's face was solemn.

Yu Hou on the side wanted to speak and stopped.

Seeing this, Wang Yu asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Na Yu Hou hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but say: "Wang Rule, let's ...... Why do we have to fight with the Qi army? ”

This sentence spoke to the hearts of many soldiers, and they looked at Wang Yu one by one.

Wang Yu stared at him and said word by word: "Because I am a Song minister, the lord of the king, how can I betray and become a thief?" ”

Yu Hou whispered: "Can ...... But many people said that His Majesty had surrendered to the Qi State, and the southern court was a puppet supported by traitors such as Cai Jing and Tong Guan. ”

"Shut up!"

Wang Yu scolded angrily and said loudly: "These are just pseudo-Qi's plans to attack the heart, and they can't be true." ”

"Yes."

Yu Hou bowed in response, and sighed secretly in his heart.

Although he was dissatisfied with Wang Yu's stubbornness, the 3,000-victory army still had great respect for him.

On weekdays, he shared weal and woe with the soldiers, and the rewards and punishments were clear.

Seeing that the Qi army was getting closer and closer, Wang Yu ordered: "The Qi army's artillery is fierce, and the brothers are smart, don't give your life in vain." ”

"Order!"

Hundreds of soldiers responded in unison, but the momentum was much weaker than before.

Half an hour later, the Qi army set up a battle outside the city.

Han Zhen rode on a war horse and was guarded in the formation.

He rushed over and reported: "Your Majesty, the battalions are ready. ”

"Beat the drums, siege the city!"

Han Zhen gave an order.

Knock knock~

The passionate war drums sounded slowly, and ten siege guns were aimed at the direction of the city gate.

"Fire!"

Boom Boom!

With a deafening bang, ten siege guns fired a salvo.

The defenders above the tower looked frightened, and felt a shaking under their feet.

Immediately afterwards, I heard an exclamation from the corridor of the city tower: "It's not good, the city gate is broken!" ”

Is the gate broken?

All the defenders, including Wang Yu, were stunned.

You must know that Wanyan Zonghan led an army of 60,000 people, using a battering ram day and night, and it took almost half a month to crash into a city gate. At present, the Qi army has broken through the city gate in the blink of an eye, how can this battle be fought?

For a while, a sense of powerlessness rose in Wang Yu's heart.

At this time, the artillery in the distance outside the city was adjusting the angle of the artillery

Looking around, looking at the frightened expressions of the soldiers under his command, Wang Yu smiled bitterly, and immediately shouted: "Zhang Jiang! ”

"The last general!"

Zhang Jiang, the Marquis of Yu who spoke before, was excited and hurriedly responded.

Wang Yu ordered: "You take your soldiers out of the city to be surrendered. ”

These soldiers were born and died with him, loyal and brave, but he could not let them die in vain for his own selfish desires.

The strength of the Qi army's artillery is far beyond imagination, and now that the city gate has been broken, how can the army of more than 2,000 victories stop tens of thousands of Qi troops?

"Humble command!"

Zhang Jiang was overjoyed, thinking that he had figured it out.

The rest of the Shengjie army couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

They didn't want to fight with the Qi army, and they had no intention of fighting in their hearts, so the reason why they stood here was just to respect the king.

Now that the king has ordered the surrender, everyone is happy.

"Don't open the cannon, don't open the cannon!"

After Zhang Jiang got the order, he immediately got down from the city tower and ran towards the Qi army outside the city alone.

For fear of going one step slower, the Qi army opened fire.

Seeing this scene, He Guan, who was in charge of the siege, was overjoyed, and immediately ordered: "The whole army listens to the order and stops the siege." Bring this man to me! ”

After a while, Zhang Jiang was brought to him.

Glancing at Zhang Jiang up and down, He Guan said in a deep voice: "I recognize you, you were appointed as the Marquis of Duyu under Yang Weizhong, right?" ”

Zhang Jiang smiled and nodded: "General He's eyes are like a torch, it is true, in the second year of Xuanhe, he was selected by Tong Guan and filled the Shengjie army. ”

He Guan asked, "Here to surrender?" ”

"Yes."

Zhang Jiang responded.

He Guan frowned slightly: "Even if you are surrendered, where is the king of your family?" ”

"This ......"

Zhang Jiang was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously replied: "The king's rule seems to be still above the city tower." ”

"Not good!"

He Guan's expression changed, his legs clamped the horse's belly, and he immediately set up his horse and ran towards the city gate.

Seeing this, a group of guards and Zhang Jiang hurriedly chased after them.

"He Guan!"

When they came to the bottom of the city, a shout was heard from above.

He Guan looked up and saw Wang Yuzheng holding a knife in one hand, staring at him.

He Guan was shocked, and hurriedly persuaded: "Brother Zhengchen, don't be stupid!" ”

"I know that you laugh at me for being stupid and loyal, but I can't pass this level in my heart, General He, take care of the brothers of the victorious army for me, and thank you here!"

Wang Yu said that, and yelled in the direction of Jinling: "Your Majesty, Wang Yu has the intention to kill the thief, and he has no power to return to the sky, so take a step first!" ”

The next moment, a cold light flashed.

The steel knife slashed through his throat, blood gushing out.

"King's rule!"

Zhang Jiang shouted, his face full of disbelief.

He Guan sighed deeply, his expression was complicated, and he muttered to himself: "Alas, why are you so troubled." ”

Originally, when the Shengjie army learned that they had left the city and surrendered, they were all overjoyed.

But Wang Yu's death cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

Han Zhen, escorted by his personal guards, set up a horse and stepped into the city cave.

At this moment, Wang Yu's body had been carried down from the top of the city tower, and a young man knelt in front of the corpse and wept silently.

Looking at Wang Yu's corpse, he was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "It's a pity to be such a loyal minister. Does Wang Zhengchen have relatives in the city? ”

He Guan pointed to the young man who was crying bitterly and replied, "Back to Your Majesty, this person is Wang Xun, the eldest son of Wang Yu. ”

Han Zhen asked, "Where is your hometown?" ”

"Kaifeng."

Wang Xun knew that suicide was his father's own choice, no wonder Han Zhen, but he was sad in his heart, which was inevitably mixed with some emotions.

Han Zhen didn't care either, and ordered: "He Guan, send someone to assist Wang Xun later, send Wang Zhengchen's body back to Kaifeng, and bury it in a beautiful way. ”

"Your Majesty is benevolent and tolerant, and the last general will thank Your Majesty on behalf of the royal family!"

He bowed down.

The surrendered Shengjie army showed a look of emotion on their faces one by one, and they only felt that Han Zhen was really a Mingjun and had a broad heart.

For loyal ministers and martyrs, which emperor doesn't like it?

Everyone hopes that there is a Zhuge Liang under their command, who can rest assured that he can boldly support Gu, not Sima Yi.

……

"Oh no, Governor Zhang, the north gate of the city has been breached, and the Shengjie army has gone out of the city and surrendered."

Zhang Xiaochun sat upright in the lobby, and when he heard the news, his face was unwavering.

When the people in the city were unwilling to help defend the city, he already knew that it was only a matter of time before the Qi army entered the city.

Without the people spontaneously defending the city, how could they stop tens of thousands of Qi troops with only more than 2,000 soldiers?

Defending the city and defending the city, the people are the biggest confidence of the defending side.

Last year, the Jin Kingdom went south, the army and people of Taiyuan City hated the same enemy, and they were united, men, women and children could go into battle, and 120,000 people were soldiers.

You must know that in the original time and space, the Jin people went south for the second time, and Taiyuan stayed for 250 days.

Wang Yu's talent is one thing, but more important is the support of the people in the city.

Now, the people of Taiyuan are focused on Qi country, and this kind of battle cannot be fought at all.

At this moment, another official ran into the lobby: "Governor Zhang, the king committed suicide, Qi ...... The Emperor of Qi entered the city. ”

The news of Wang Yu's suicide finally made a trace of waves appear on Zhang Xiaochun's expressionless face.

After a moment of silence, he spoke, "Where is the body of the king's ruler?" ”

"Your Majesty ordered someone to escort the son of Wang Tong, and send the body back to Kaifeng Mansion for a beautiful burial."

The official didn't pretend to be at this time, and directly called Han Zhen His Majesty.

Zhang Xiaochun nodded and waved his hand: "The official knows, you go down." ”

Han Zhen is broad-minded, and he should not embarrass the people in the city, so he will feel at ease.

"The little one quits."

The official turned and left, and went to meet him with joy.

Not long after, surrounded by a group of officials, a heroic and domineering figure strode into the mansion.

Walking into the lobby, Han Zhen glanced at Zhang Xiaochun up and down, and said with a chuckle: "I have heard the name of Governor Zhang's mansion for a long time, and I finally saw it today." ”

Zhang Xiaochun stood up, dusted off his official uniform, and bowed: "The foreign minister has seen His Majesty the Emperor of Qi. ”

Han Zhen didn't humiliate Wang Yu and him, and gave him enough face, so naturally he couldn't be as rampant as a madman.

Gifts must not be abolished.

Don't look at the officials of the Zhao and Song dynasties who always shout pseudo-Qi and pseudo-Qi, but in fact, they all know in their hearts that the Qi country is right.

First, all countries recognized and sent envoys to participate in the enthronement ceremony.

Secondly, it is the jade seal of the country in hand.

"Wronged Governor Zhang, let's stay in the pavilion for a few days for the time being."

Han Zhen waved his hand, and Lao Jiu behind him immediately stepped forward and stretched out his hand to signal: "Governor Zhang, please!" ”

Zhang Xiaochun didn't say a word and walked out of the lobby.

This person has the ability, but he is desperate for Zhao Song, and he is almost no different from Li Gang, so Han Zhen plans to dry it for a few days first, and then persuade him to surrender.

After Zhang Xiaochun left, Han Zhen sat at the back of the case and said loudly: "Han Tong's judgment!" ”

"Wechen is here!"

Han Jinsun immediately walked into the lobby with a respectful expression.

He had long wanted to defect to the Qi country.

The main reason is that Zhao Song made him not see a glimmer of hope, but it was the tendency of Qi to dominate the world, and his family members were all in Bianjing City.

Han Zhen ordered: "Han Qing led the officials to inform the people in the city that everything is as usual, and there is no need to panic. ”

"Wechen takes orders."

Han Jinsun was overjoyed and turned to leave.

It took two days to cut down a group of corrupt officials and promote a few officials, but Han Zhen still had no intention of leaving.

At noon on the third day, Lao Jiu couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, how long will we stay in Taiyuan?" ”

Han Zhen quipped: "What, do you miss your mother-in-law?" ”

"Hey, hey."

Lao Jiu laughed and said with some embarrassment: "When the last general left Beijing, Siniang had just become pregnant, and I don't know what happened now." ”

Hearing this, Han Zhen chuckled and said: "Calculate the time, it's almost time to ask for it, wait for him, and then go to the northwest and return to Beijing." ”

"Do you want to come?"

Lao Jiu was stunned, as a personal guard, the letters and secret reports during this period were handed over to His Majesty through his hands.

He didn't remember that during this time, the folded family had handed over an excerpt asking to see.

Han Zhen said: "It's an old fox, so it will definitely come." Actually, I hope he is stupid and doesn't come to Taiyuan. ”

If he can't ask for it, he will have a reason and an excuse to clean up his family in a bright way.

I'm a little delayed today, and I'm late for the update, so I'm sorry

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