Chapter 142: Recapture Cizhou City
After collecting these surrendered troops, in view of the fact that Cizhou had been captured by Wanyan Zonghan, she decided to integrate the more than 100,000 troops that originally belonged to Wang Shan to the north, and join forces with Wang Zaixing and Yue Fei to recapture Cizhou.
The spring breeze blows, and the water of the Yellow River flows eastward.
Zhao Yingluo stood on the bow of the boat crossing the river, her armor shining coldly in the sun.
Her eyes are a lot less soft, but there is a lot more queen's aura, as if she can penetrate the turbid river and see Cizhou City a hundred miles away.
"Your Highness, the wind is getting stronger, do you want to delay crossing the river?" The lieutenant general stepped forward to ask for instructions, and his eyebrows revealed worry.
Zhao Yingluo waved her hand, her voice low and firm: "The military order is like a mountain, how can you retreat because of a small wind and waves?" The order goes down, and the whole army accelerates the crossing of the river! ”
With the order issued, the army was like a giant dragon, galloping on the Yellow River.
After the landing of the large army, they quickly assembled in the direction of Cizhou, and when they were less than twenty miles away from Cizhou, suddenly the front was dusty, and a large number of defeated troops came in their direction.
Zhao Yingluo frowned, and instantly realized the seriousness of the situation.
"It's Wang Zaixing's army!" A soldier shouted.
Sure enough, the army that fled south, under the leadership of Wang Zaixing, rushed over in embarrassment. Their armor was torn, their banners were crooked, and it was clear that they had gone through a terrible battle.
Zhao Yingluo did not hesitate and immediately ordered to answer Wang Zaixing. After the two armies converged, he quickly understood the situation.
It turned out that Wang Zaixing was ambushed by Wanyan Zonghan outside Cizhou City, suffered heavy losses, and had to flee south.
"General, what shall we do now?" Wang Zaixing asked anxiously.
A hint of determination flashed in Zhao Yingluo's eyes: "Fight back against Cizhou!" We must recapture Cizhou before Yan Zonghan can gain a foothold! ”
Just as Zhao Yingluo was about to lead the army to counterattack, suddenly there was dust in the distance, and a group of men and horses galloped over, and a big banner with the word "Yue" written on it waved in the wind.
"It's General Yue Fei!" The soldiers cheered.
Zhao Yingluo was very happy to see Yue Fei meeting with her.
"Wang Zaixing rashly launched a siege of the city, resulting in a crushing defeat of the army, should have been held responsible, but you are only thinking about it, there is nothing else to think about, and now you will join forces with General Yue, if you recapture Cizhou City, you can be exempted from responsibility."
Wang Zaixing's face turned red, "The villain will charge ahead." ”
When they arrived at Cizhou City again, Wanyan Zonghan was on the city tower to supervise the strengthening of the city defense equipment.
Seeing Zhao Yingluo's army arriving in a mighty manner, Wanyan Zonghan laughed, "This time it's not like before, you have artillery, I also have artillery, I advise you to give up the idea of attacking the city." ”
Zhao Yingluo sneered, "Thief steals!" Hugh thought that he could win the battle if he stole dozens of guns, so he compared the numbers. ”
As soon as Zhao Yingluo's words fell, the artillery behind her immediately pushed hundreds of cannons in front of the army, aiming the swarthy muzzles at the city tower.
Wanyan Zonghan's face turned dark, and he hurriedly ordered the dozens of artillery pieces on the city tower to open fire.
But it's late!
With the support of hundreds of artillery pieces, Zhao Yingluo ordered Yue Fei and Wang Zaixing to lead an army to storm Cizhou City.
The artillery roared, and projectiles rained down on the walls, sending bricks and stones flying and the defenders wailing.
Wanyan Zonghan witnessed all this from the city tower, and his heart was shocked.
He didn't expect Zhao Yingluo to be able to organize such a fierce offensive in such a short period of time.
"Withdraw! Evacuate! Wanyan Zonghan ordered. He knew that if this continued, Cizhou City would be breached sooner or later.
After receiving the order to retreat, the combined forces of the Jin State and the Western Xia fled from Cizhou City in embarrassment.
Wanyan Zonghan's army hurriedly withdrew like ghosts in the twilight.
The dust kicked up by the wind, accompanied by the sound of their heavy footsteps, seemed to announce that the defeat was decided.
Wanyan Zonghan rode on the war horse, his face was gloomy as water, and his eyes revealed deep unwillingness and anger.
"General, shall we withdraw to Pingyang Mansion?" A lieutenant cautiously suggested.
Wanyan Zonghan closed his eyes tightly, took a deep breath, and said in a hoarse voice: "Pass the order, the whole army will withdraw to Pingyang Mansion and prepare for defense." ”
However, as soon as they entered Binh Duong Mansion and had no time to rest, there was a rumbling sound of war drums and shouts of killing outside the city.
Wanyan Zonghan stood on the city tower and looked in horror, only to see the army led by Zhao Yingluo surging like a torrent, and the momentum was like a rainbow.
"They're coming!" There was a panic in Pingyang Mansion.
Wanyan Zonghan gritted his teeth, and a trace of fierceness flashed in his eyes: "You can't sit still!" Pass the order down, and the whole army will withdraw to Taiyuan! ”
In the darkness of the night, Wanyan Zonghan's army once again embarked on the road of escape. Their figures looked more and more desolate and embarrassed in the moonlight.
However, Zhao Yingluo refused to let go of the Jin State and the Western Xia coalition army easily.
Taking advantage of your illness and wanting your life, she pursued all the way with an army of nearly 300,000. Directly drove the Jin State and Western Xia coalition forces to Taiyuan City.
"Your Highness, there is Taiyuan City ahead!" A scout reported to Zhao Yingluo.
Zhao Yingluo stared at the looming city wall in the distance, and said in a deep voice: "Pass the order, the whole army will speed up, and be sure to rush to Taiyuan City before the enemy gains a firm foothold!" ”
Yue Fei and the others agreed in unison, and then urged the war horses and led their respective troops to gallop towards Taiyuan City.
After several days of fierce fighting, the combined forces of the Jin State and the Western Xia were defeated and retreated under Zhao Yingluo's fierce offensive, and finally fled to the city of Taiyuan. Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Lou tried to reverse the defeat with the help of Taiyuan City's strong defense.
Taiyuan City, in the afterglow of the setting sun, looks heavy.
The towering walls seem to be an impassable moat, and the water in the moat ripples in the breeze, as if to tell of the fierce battle that is coming.
Zhao Yingluo and others came to the city of Taiyuan, only to see that the city gate was closed, and the enemy soldiers on the city wall were densely packed, and they were waiting for battle.
"Wanyan Zonghan, you shrunken turtle, if you have the ability, come out and fight me!" Zhao Yingluo said loudly and provocatively.
At the head of the city, Wanyan Zonghan sneered: "Zhao Yingluo, do you think you can provoke me with a few words from you?" Taiyuan City is impregnable, you better go back as soon as possible, so as not to die here in vain! ”
"Hmph, no matter how strong Taiyuan City is, it can't stop the iron hooves of our Great Song Dynasty!" Zhao Yingluo shot back-for-tat.
After saying that, she ordered the whole army to prepare for the siege.
With Zhao Yingluo's order, the army of the Great Song Dynasty poured into Taiyuan City like a tide.
The roar of artillery resounded through the sky, shaking the earth and trembling.
However, the walls of Taiyuan City were exceptionally strong, and they still stood tall even under the heavy bombardment of artillery.
The soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty desperately climbed the city wall and tried to occupy the city.
On the city wall, swords and swords were intertwined, and blood stained the bricks and stones.
The sound of shouting and killing and the sound of war drums are intertwined, tragic and tragic.
Wen Boyuan took the lead and led a team of elite soldiers to rush to the front.
With a spear in hand, he rushed left and right, killing the enemy soldiers on their backs.
However, just as he was about to climb the wall, a cold arrow came and struck him in the left arm.
Wen Boyuan snorted in pain and fell down the ladder.
"Wen Boyuan!" Zhao Yingluo exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly sent someone to the rescue.
On the city wall, Wanyan Zonghan looked at this scene, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Zhao Yingluo, your general has been injured, see how long you can hold on!"