Han Shizu

Chapter 494 Shouchun finally broke
On the 24th of the first month of the fifth year of Qianyou, when the time of day arrived, outside Shouchun City, following the military order of Emperor Liu Chengyou to go to war, the Northern Han Dynasty's Huaihe army officially launched a general attack on Shouchun, which had been besieged for more than [-] days.

After this move, the Han army launched an all-out attack from the north, west, and south. The main forbidden army of the Han army, the Huaide army recruited and supplemented, and the former soldiers of the battalion directly participated in the siege operation with 70,000 people.Thunderbolt cannons, bed crossbows, ladders and other siege weapons were also used without hesitation. In short, the will of the emperor was carried out: break the city!
Sun Li mainly attacked in the south, Wang Jun commanded in the west, Murong Yanzhao supervised the battle in the north, and Liu Chengyou lived in the northern camp to watch the battle, watching the attack and defense of the northern city dominated by the Longqi Army.

During the spring day, the radiance shines brightly inside and outside the city walls between swords and swords.Under Shouchun City, the fighting is fierce, and the attack and defense are in full swing.Liu Chengyou always sat firmly on the high platform, enjoying the gentle breeze and the rising sun, listening to the drums and horns contending, and watching the bloody slaughter.The killing sound lasted for a full hour and a half, but it still didn't weaken, and the battle situation of the three sects continued to be reported to Liu Chengyou's side.

"The Tang army in Nancheng has repelled the third wave of our army's attack, and Commander Sun Du has sent in the fourth attacking force!"

"The Commander of the Royal Capital has personally led his people to the Wengcheng, and is fighting with the defenders!"

"Nanweng City has been breached by Commander Sun Du. Tang General He Jingzhu has concentrated his forces and is defending the city tower!"

Among the reports of the battle situation, the main attackers, Xiaodi and the second army of guardians, continued to gain victories, but the north was tepid.

"I never thought that at this point, the defenders in the city still have such energy!" Liu Chengyou said.

Tao Gu and other close ministers also followed the king to watch the battle. Tao Gu said: "This is a stubborn resistance in the corner, a battle of trapped beasts, and the soldiers have even broken the city. How can the tower be guarded for a long time? When their morale is exhausted, the longevity will be broken!"

Li Shaoyou said: "Then He Jingzhu really doesn't know the power of the sky, he doesn't know how to advance and retreat, and intends to resist the heavenly army! If there is no such person, Shouchun will be broken long ago!"

"But that's all for his resistance!" Liu Chengyou said, after a little consideration, he ordered Li Shaoyou: "Send a signal, let Xu Xiang do it!"

Outside the northern city, fireworks exploded. Although it was daytime, it was hard to be as gorgeous as under the night.But after receiving the signal, the attack and defense of the north gate, which was originally tepid, immediately became fierce, and in the city, Xu Xiang, the commander of the guard who had been waiting anxiously, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

What he was nervous about was not that there would be any problems in taking refuge, but that he was afraid that the Han army would break the city before he made a move, and his contribution to dedicating the city by defecting before the battle would be compromised.

And in the case of internal support, Liu Chengyou still chose this method of warfare, one is to test Shouchun's final defense, and the other is for safety.For Xu Xiang's vote, Liu Chengyou believed [-]% of it, and the remaining [-]% ​​was just the necessary suspicion and precaution as a monarch and commander.

For this reason, Xu Xiang even rejected Xu Xiang's proposal to attack the city and surrender at night, just to prevent accidents at night.It took a day to let him explode when the Han army was fully attacking. In this way, at least on the side of the Han army, there is nothing to worry about, and there is no fear of the defenders playing any tricks.

Following Xu Xiang's launch in Beicheng, attacking He Jingzhu's school from behind, the defenders suddenly collapsed, and with the support of the guards, they successfully climbed to the top of the city and swept into the city.

Han Chongyun, commander of the Longqi Army's lower battalion, led his troops to the city first, broke through the walls of the city, climbed to the top of the city, cut off the Tang flag, and planted the Han flag.With excitement on their faces, the Xiaodi and Guardian armies fought blushingly for the achievement of breaking the city, but they let them attack easily.

"Are you Xu Xiang?" Seeing Xu Xiang who took the initiative to put away his weapon and came up alone, Han Chongyun stopped his subordinates and asked.

Seeing the young Han general showing off his power in front of him, although he felt slightly offended, Xu Xiang didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly said: "It's the humble general!"

Glancing at him, Han Chongyun said directly: "Murong Du Yuhou has ordered you to lead your people to go to the west city with our army, and cooperate with the siege army to break the city! Keep a few people who are familiar with the terrain in the city to guide the army Occupy the main office!"

"Obey!" Xu Xiang hurriedly responded, greeted his subordinates, and led the way.

The Longqi army entering the city was divided into two waves, one wave followed Xu Xiang to the west, and the other wave was led by the guide to attack the military and government agencies such as the Shuai Mansion, the Government Office, the warehouse, and the treasury.

Shouchun West City, above the city tower, the attack and defense had reached the most intense moment. Under the command of Zhang Quanyue, the commander of Baoxin Army, the defenders occupied the passway of the city wall, desperately resisting the onslaught of the Han army.Wang Yansheng personally led people to charge several times, but they were all blocked, and he was in a rage.Caught in a city battle, the Han army's sports cars and crossbows no longer dared to start, otherwise they would hurt others and themselves. On the top of the city, the competition was the bloody bravery of the soldiers of both sides.

Even so, Tang Jun was on the verge of collapse, amidst the bloody storm, Zhang Quanyue, as the commander, was actually powerless in his heart, and he just struggled with his breath.

When Xu Xiang brought people to "help the battle", he didn't realize it for a while, and when he climbed the tower, he asked distractedly: "Xu Xiang, why are you going to the west city instead of cooperating with the defense in the north?"

"By the order of Mr. Xu, come to assist the envoy!" Xu Xiang drew out his knife, and with dozens of confidants, he quickened his pace and replied loudly.

Hearing his words, Zhang Quanyue was relieved at first, but after thinking about it, he noticed his hurried footsteps and the white cloth wrapped around his arms, and suddenly realized that something was wrong, his face changed drastically, and he staggered back while retreating. , ordered his subordinates: "Stop them!"

Seeing this, the little schoolboy behind Xu Xiang jumped up and rushed forward in three big strides, chopped down Zhang Quanyue with one knife, and quickly cut off his head.

The sudden change made the Tang army in Xicheng at a loss, but Xu Xiang seized the opportunity, said to kill, and led his subordinates to attack his former comrades mercilessly.Under the city wall, the Divine Guard Army also launched an attack, followed by the Long Qi Army.

After some accidents, the west city was destroyed immediately.Wang Yansheng led the bodyguards to kill him from outside to inside. He bumped into Xu Xiang and attacked him with a knife.

The blood-stained sword in Wang Yansheng's hand cut towards Xu Xiang with a sharp blade.Xu Xiang was startled, and subconsciously blocked the blow. With a sound of "Dang", Xu Xiang retreated hastily.

Seeing Wang Yansheng's murderous look, Xu Xiang hurriedly said: "General, stop, my own people! I have surrendered to the big man, and I have been ordered to come here to help the general break the city!"

Hearing his words, Wang Yansheng stopped his offensive, glanced at Xu Xiang, and suddenly said angrily: "Who taught you to help? I can break the city myself!"

The corner of his mouth twitched, he had seen the arrogance of the Han army.Bringing personal guards, risking money to kill Zhang Quanyue, and helping him seize the city, he didn't appreciate it.But as a general, he has the self-consciousness of being a general, so he hurriedly explained with his face.

"Has the northern city been destroyed?" Wang Yansheng asked.

"Return to the general, that's right! The heavenly soldiers have entered the city, attacking the city's government office!"

"You!" Wang Yansheng became a little anxious, pointing at Xu Xiang: "Take your people and make way for this general to go to Jiedu Yamen!"

"Yes!" Facing Wang Yansheng's orders, he didn't have the slightest intention of resisting.If this general was offended and killed by him, there would be nowhere to complain.Gather your subordinates quickly and turn to lead the way.

"Report to Your Majesty, the North City has been broken!"

".The west city is broken!"

The good news came frequently, and the Northern Camp of the Han Army was overjoyed.Tao Gu congratulated, "Shouchun, the stubborn stone city, has finally been broken by His Majesty!"

In this regard, Liu Chengyou's face was only slightly moved, and he returned to calm, as if the destruction of Shouchun City was just an insignificant matter.Raising his finger, he ordered: "Wang Jun and Murong Yanzhao are ordered to wipe out the remnants of the enemy as soon as possible, occupy the city defense bureau, and stabilize the situation in the city!"

"Yes!"

Liu Chengyou himself returned to the imperial tent of the Chinese army, drank water and ate food, and thought about the next strategy.

Upstairs in the south city of Shouchun, the sound of killing has gradually weakened. The northwest gates are all broken. How can the south city survive alone?If the resistance is fierce, it must belong to the Nancheng side. The Han army's main attack is here, and He Jingzhu's main defense is also here.

Under the city gate, there were still dozens of soldiers guarding He Jingzhu, who were surrounded by the Han army at the foot of the city.Sun Li and Gao Huaide climbed into the city one after another, Commander Sun Du looked very unhappy, he already learned that the credit for breaking Shouchun for the first time was taken by others.

In view of this, when he learned that He Jingzhu was besieged, he rushed over immediately. After all, he couldn't escape the achievement of beheading the general and capturing the commander.

Seeing Sun Gao and Sun Gao, the commander of the army under his command immediately reported: "General, these dozens of people are stubbornly resisting, and they will not listen to persuasion!"

I went forward and observed around, and found dozens of soldiers of the Tang army, facing the siege of the Han army, each expression was full of emotion, without fear.Gao Huaide said: "These people are determined to die!"

Sun Li waved his hand and ordered: "Then fulfill them and kill them all!"

After another short and brutal strangulation, Shouchun passed through the South Pass, and there was no more killing.Stepping on the dripping blood, stepping over the body of the Tang soldier, just as he put it down, the veteran He Jingzhu leaned quietly on a log, his face was sickly, and there was a sword mark on his neck, obviously he died by suicide.

After observing for a while, he came to the conclusion that the dozens of Tang soldiers were there to protect He Jingzhu's body.

Gao Huaide couldn't help but sighed: "Jianghuai, there is no shortage of heroes!"

Sun Li approached, looked at him a few times, his eyes stayed on He Jingzhu's lifeless ugly face, and said: "It's this ugly guy who has resisted my army for so long?"

"It should be!" Gao Huaide said.What spread along with He Jingzhu's reputation of loyalty and bravery is his "ugliness".

"Why bother?" Sun Li shook his head and said, "It's not worth dying for the false Tang Yongzhu. If you listen to the persuasion early and surrender to the big man, you will be rich and honorable, and enjoy your old age in peace."

From Sun Li's words, it can be seen that although he is obedient and submits to Liu Chengyou, fundamentally, he is still a martial artist deeply influenced by the times.

On the contrary, Gao Huaide said: "Although he is an enemy, the veteran's loyalty is worthy of admiration!"

The corner of Sun Li's mouth curled up slightly, and he saluted He Jingzhu's body, then drew out his saber and slashed at his neck.Leading the bloody head, Sun Li smiled and said: "Report to His Majesty, and say that the Xiaodi Army has beheaded He Jingzhu!"

In response to Sun Li's actions, Gao Huaide opened his mouth, but he didn't say much after all.

(End of this chapter)