Han Shizu

Chapter 477
"How is the injury? Is it serious?" Liu Chengyou asked in front of the generals.

In the face of the emperor's concern, Sun Li had no choice but to save face, and replied respectfully: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, I was shot by Liu Ya, a little injury, nothing serious!"

Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou waved his hand after sitting on the big case: "Tell me, what do you gain by attacking the city in one day?"

Sun Li was not used to making such reports, so it was Gao Huaide who stood up and reported. Speaking of which, this was the first time that Gao Huaide gave a speech at an imperial meeting of this size.

Facing the gazes of the senior generals of the Forbidden Army, Gao Huaide didn't feel nervous at all, and said very calmly: "Your Majesty, generals. In today's attack on the city, our army killed 330 people, seriously injured one hundred and three people, and lightly injured 530 people. The casualties of the Tang army are estimated to be around [-] soldiers!"

"With the power of the thunderbolt cannon and the suppression of the powerful crossbow, there are still such casualties. It seems that even after a winter of siege, the Tang army still has a certain combat power!" Liu Chengyou said.

Gao Huaide said: "With the help of thunderbolt cannons and crossbows, our army can completely suppress the defenders, which has greatly reduced the damage caused by our army laying roads and bridges before rushing to the city, and close to the city wall. Our army's battle losses were all caused by climbing the city. At the end of the battle, the defenders were well prepared. Although their morale was hit, we saw that our army was mainly attacking the southern city, and they were also stationed heavily in the south. The old thief He Jingzhu personally encouraged the soldiers on the city, commanded and dispatched them, and constantly replenished manpower. In the follow-up fight, hold back our army's offensive!
The Tang army has been trapped in an isolated city for a long time, and its morale and combat power have obviously decreased.And the soldiers of our army, who have not fought for a long time, are somewhat neglected.But after this city battle, the brave hearts of the soldiers have been fully aroused. If you rest and fight again, climb to the top of the city, you will be able to win it! "

After listening to Gao Huaide's report, Liu Chengyou looked at the others: "How about the feint of the west and north gates?"

Murong Yanzhao commanded the attack and defense in the north, and replied: "The defenders at the north gate are fairly well-prepared, and have not been negligent because of the attack and defense of the south city!"

The Fengguo Army and the Guardian Army are in the west, under the command of Wang Quanbin. Wang Quanbin's words are also concise: "The ministers are trying to attack. Although the defense is organized, they lack the fighting spirit. They are like chickens and sheep, not enemies of tigers and wolves!"

Wang Yansheng actively said: "Your Majesty, if you dare to issue a military order, as long as you attack the city with all your strength, it will definitely be broken!"

Based on the situation of the three parties, Liu Chengyou thought about it for a while, and then said: "It can be regarded as a test of the depth of Shouchun's defense! If we spare no casualties and attack the city with all our strength, I will naturally have the confidence to break it. However, with He Jingzhu's stubbornness and his ability to control soldiers How many big men must fall before the city gate to succeed? Even if one is exchanged for two, I will not do it!"

"Your Majesty is sympathetic to the hearts of soldiers and soldiers, and demonstrates the benevolence of the lord, but in war, especially siege operations, there are few casualties! If you want to occupy the city and break the situation, please pause your benevolent heart!" Wang Jun took the initiative to speak. .

Hearing it suddenly, Liu Chengyou took a look at him unexpectedly, and understood his words. Liu Chengyou said lightly: "I don't understand the reason why kindness does not command soldiers. There is only room for it. If there is a strategy to reduce casualties , how can I blindly use strength to make strength?"

Habitually tapping his fingers on the Shuai case, he thought about it for a while, and then made up his mind: "Next, either don't move, or kill the city with one blow!"

Seeing the emperor's attitude, the generals all responded in unison: "Yes!"

The neat promises sounded in the tent, very imposing.

"Everyone, go back to the camp for the time being, rest up the soldiers, mobilize morale, and replenish the army!" Liu Chengyou looked at the generals who were still talking, and directly ordered: "Shouchun City, I will definitely destroy it, you wait for it."

"Your Majesty, Lord Shouyang seeks an audience!" Just as Liu Chengyou finished his order, Zhang Yongde, who was on duty, came to report.

"Xuan!"

Li Shaoyou walked into the account quickly, with a clear smile on his face, paying attention to the piece of leather paper he was holding in his hand, Liu Chengyou asked: "Where did you get the news?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shaoyou did not dare to be negligent, and replied: "Your Majesty, I am an investigator in Shouchun City. According to the agreed method, I will send a letter to tell the truth about the city. Your Majesty, please have a look!"

After beckoning, Liu Chengyou took the leather paper, glanced at it twice, and his facial expression was obviously relaxed.

"May I ask Your Majesty, what is the content of the letter?" Murong Yanzhao asked proactively upon seeing this.

Under Liu Chengyou's gesture, Li Shaoyou recounted happily: "According to detailed reports, the city was besieged for two months, and the food roads were cut off. In Shouchun City, there was a lot of cold and hunger, and the food fodder was already insufficient. Then He Jingzhu had already collected from the residents of the city. The morale of food and clothes is already unstable. The people in the city already have a lot of resentment towards He Jingzhu."

"Okay! Okay!" Liu Chengyou's tone was flat, but he said yes again and again: "No wonder He Jingzhu kept Shouchun airtight, and inside the iron wall, there was a mess. Now that the city is known, what is it? worry?"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, you can make up your mind. As long as you make a big order, the last general will lead his troops to break through the city and capture and kill the old thief!" Sun Li asked again.

"Be safe and don't be impatient!" Liu Chengyou became more calm and said: "As a general, you should be calm, impatient and reckless, it is not enough! Everyone retreat, according to the arrangement just now, prepare for battle!"

"Yes!"

After all the generals had dispersed, Liu Chengyou sat down at the desk, took a pen and quickly wrote a letter, used a seal, called Zhang Yongde, and ordered: "Send someone to pass on my handwritten letter to He Jingzhu, and shoot it to the city!"

Without any extra words, Zhang Yongde went immediately after he was ordered.

"Your Majesty still wants to persuade He Jingzhu to surrender?" Li Shaoyou asked.

Liu Chengyou got up, stood in front of the map of Huainan, and said casually: "For three generations, such a loyal veteran like He Jingzhu is rare, but rare. Although he caused me a lot of trouble, his heart is sympathetic and his loyalty is commendable." Yang, I can't bear to hurt him, so I have the right to try again!"

What Liu Chengyou said obviously lacked sincerity, and Li Shaoyou said: "Your Majesty, then He Jingzhu is like a fool deep in the mountains. He is not afraid of being cut by a knife or tempered by fire. It's not like you haven't experienced it before. In my opinion , I'm afraid this old man still won't understand His Majesty's benevolence."

It's not that Liu Chengyou has never tried to persuade him to surrender, and more than once, but He Jingzhu tore it up in public, and made people scold Liu Chengyou in the city to vote for his renunciation.

"If this is the case, then I can only fulfill his horse leather shroud and bury his bones in Qingshan!" Liu Chengyou said leisurely: "Besides, how can I read this letter alone with He Jingzhu?"

"Your Majesty, this is a strategy to attack the heart!" Li Fang, the number one scholar, said.

"Is there anyone in the siege who doesn't attack the heart?" Liu Chengyou smiled lightly: "He Jingzhu may have a firm heart and unswerving determination, but what about the generals under his command, and the soldiers and civilians in the city?"

"One letter is not enough!" After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou ordered again: "Li Fang, you write a letter to the army and the people of Shouchun, write it in Chinese for the army, copy two thousand copies, and shoot it into the city!"

Looking at Murong Yanzhao who was left behind, Liu Chengyou said: "Yanzhao, you choose some soldiers with loud voices from the army, and from tomorrow onwards, persuade them to surrender at Simen!"

"As ordered!"

"Your Majesty, I think that we may try the strategy of exhausting the enemy!" Murong Yanzhao made a suggestion.

"Oh? Tell me!" Liu Chengyou said.

Murong Yanzhao: "I suggest that the three villages in the north, west, and south be ordered to distribute troops and horses, and take turns to make noise at night."

Before he finished speaking, Liu Chengyou explained his meaning and immediately made a decision: "Follow your plan, this matter is up to you to arrange!"

"Yes!"

"However, our army's camp is very close to the city, so don't tire the enemy or yourself!" Liu Chengyou said doubtfully again.

Murong Yanzhao said: "The soldiers are always ready to fight against the enemy. We only need to make them feel at ease, and the swords and swords will not disturb their dreams. In contrast, the Tang army in the city is in a state of panic!"

Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou waved his hand, did not say anything, but agreed.

"That's right!" Before Murong Yanzhao resigned, Liu Chengyou suddenly said: "Tang Jun in Hefei, keep an eye on him to prevent any changes!"

"Also, the news about Jinling cannot be cut off!" These words were addressed to Li Shaoyou.

Both responded in unison.

(End of this chapter)