The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Annan was under a lot of pressure.

Especially after getting the news that the coastal navy has been completely destroyed.

Hu Jiyao almost vomited blood.

In my originally noisy heart, I was already a little timid.

In fact, this is not to blame for Hu Jishu's underestimation of Ming Dynasty. The last time Annan fought the Central Plains was in the early Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties a hundred years ago.

And achieved a pretty good counter-victory.

In Hu Jisuo's view, it was difficult for the Central Plains dynasty to break into Annan's belly.

When the Mongolian army entered Annan for the first time, it withdrew within nine days.

After fighting three times in a row and expending a lot of military and financial resources, they could only retreat angrily. How could the current Ming Dynasty be stronger than the Mongolian army?

pity.

Although Daming's firearms were affected to a certain extent, Annan couldn't bear it.

In small-scale battles, the killing damage of the firecracker can be called the dominant level.

Before anyone has met it, this side is already defeated.

Now Annan can be said to have been encircled and suppressed by Ming Dynasty, and Zhancheng has also begun to launch troops to attack Haiyunling.

The slightly better news is that when the Zhancheng army attacked, Daming did not help, otherwise Haiyunling would have been lost by now.

Right now, only Duobang City is left.

Hu Jiyao spent the whole night alone in the room, contemplating how to break through the situation in front of him.

In the end, it was sadly discovered that under the powerful siege of Daming, the only way was to stick to Duobang City.

"Order the whole army to defend Duobang City!"

In the early morning of the next day, when the door opened, Hu Jiyao ordered in a hoarse voice.

There are [-] forbidden troops in the capital of Annan, only [-] are kept, and the rest are all sent to Duobang City.

And the more than 40 troops in the field also all entered Duobang City.

Among them, Duobang City itself has [-] troops stationed.

Calculated in this way, there are already nearly 60 troops.

Not only that, Hu Jiyak used the name of King Annan to mobilize the people of Annan to gather towards Duobang City.

He wants to block all Annan's forces, all under the city of Duobang.

It has to be said that Hu Jishou still has a bit of strategic vision.

He knew very well that once Duobang City was forced, the follow-up Annan would have no place to resist.

For the Ming army, there are too many directions to choose.

Whether going north to Thanh Hoa in the west, or going south to Thang Long in the east, or cleaning up the surrounding areas, they will not be hindered by Annan.

Duobang City naturally became the most important battle for Annan this time.

Annan Capital City Dungeon.

Liu Sheng laughed at himself and said, "Although this Hu Jishou is rebellious, he probably thinks that there is no hope of victory."

"After such a long time, our Daming's army is already going to conquer it. In a month or two, it is estimated that we will be able to directly take down the capital of Annan."

Liu Sheng is not talking nonsense.

Although they are in the dungeon, there are still guards who come to deliver food every day.

At the very beginning, these jailers were extremely arrogant and ignored Liu Sheng and the other three at all.

Over time, especially in recent times, it has become more polite.

Li Xiucai said: "If my Ming army hadn't come over, these jailors would still have such a good temper, they would almost flatter us."

"That's right, my Ming army, how can a small country like Annan be able to resist it? It is estimated that the northern part of Annan will soon be ruled by my Ming army."

"As long as the portal of Dubang City is opened, how can Annan resist it?"

"These jailers are not fools, they are afraid that we will be liquidated afterwards."

Li Xiucai is in a much better mood.

The recent meal has already seen meat, which is a rare thing, even if there is no news, they can still deduce something from it.

Liu Sheng looked at Li Xiucai who was very proud and joked: "I don't know who it is. A few days ago, he was crying and howling, saying that he was about to go on the road."

"For such a big man, he doesn't feel panicked."

Li Xiucai's face was a little flushed, and he retorted: "After eating gruel for so long, and suddenly giving a good meal, I don't think it's a decapitated meal."

"Those guys are also insidious, and they don't say a few words. Who knows what they mean."

Liu Sheng chuckled.

In this dungeon, just the three of them, very boring.

He also admires Zhao Xiucai. Apart from analyzing a few sentences, he has always been a dull gourd, and he doesn't know what he is thinking.

Therefore, I can only make fun of Li Xiucai, or to pass the time.

The jailer only delivered one meal a day.

It is impossible to be full after eating, it can only be said to hang your life.

Zhao Yuanhong suddenly said: "The jailer who delivered the food just now can't wait."

"The next time you come here, Li Xiucai, go and find out, maybe you can learn something about the outside world."

Li Xiucai immediately pulled his hips and said, "Why is it me? Wouldn't it be better for any of you?"

When the voice fell, Liu Sheng laughed and said: "Although you are suspended, you can be regarded as a teacher at best, just to sound better."

"I don't know why I arrested you."

"No matter what it's about, it's not you talking about it, is it me talking about it with Zhao Xiucai?"

Li Xiucai was immediately discouraged.

As the saying goes, the first-level official crushes people to death.

In front of Liu Sheng and Zhao Yuanhong with this status, it seems that he can only be called a younger brother.

No more words now.

The next day.

A faint light came from the dungeon entrance.

Obviously it's time for today's meal again.

Food deliveries come in rotation, but in a few months, there are basically only a few of them, and they are relatively familiar.

After the person came, Li Xiucai could only ask.

"Hey, little brother, our food and treatment here have improved a lot recently. Is it because my Ming army is almost in need?"

Hearing this, the jailer shook his hand slightly.

Some hesitated, but did not speak.

Li Xiucai didn't care about it, and said to himself: "If Da Ming seizes the capital, we will all be released, but the little brother has to weigh it carefully."

"If something happens, don't tell us. Anyway, we are in this dungeon, and we can't get out without being rescued."

"Tell us how much favor there is."

There was a slight flicker in the jailer's eyes.

Especially looking at the meat dishes in the bowl, he swallowed subconsciously.

The food of these prisoners is better and richer than that of the prison guards.

Obviously the higher ups have their own ideas.

"The Ming army has already reached Duobang City. The masters of the capital have all gone out, and the Prime Minister has also gone out."

After saying this sentence, the jailer didn't dare to talk any more, so he just left.

It was already a limit for him to say this.

And the three of them were relieved.

Under the Duobang city.

More than 30 troops of the Ming Dynasty have already assembled.

However, due to the long journey, the physical strength of the soldiers of the Ming army basically did not recover, and they could only rest for a day before starting to fight.

"I've never been to this place before. Compared with the previous passes, this one is pretty good."

"It's not something that can be easily destroyed by dozens of artillery rounds."

After Chen Heng looked carefully, he spoke to Ye Sheng next to him.

Ye Sheng's eyes were on the tower of Duobang City.

After watching for a while, he said, "It seems that there will be a tough battle tomorrow."

That's what they said, but the tone of the two of them was not too serious.

Even if it is said that Duobang City, as the gateway to Annan and North, is a military important place.

The various fortifications on the city wall are in place, and there are also huge crossbows and cannons on it. From Ye Sheng and Chen Heng's point of view, they are not a big problem.

After fighting for a lifetime, if you talk about cavalry conquests, you may fall short, but if you talk about siege warfare, you have a lot of experience. With the current strength of the troops, it is not a big problem to win.

It's the same old thing.

From the next day, it was artillery bombardment.

The power of the current artillery is still very impressive. Every time it hits the city wall, it can create a very obvious pothole.

Ye Sheng was not in a hurry, and asked the logistics army to use all the artillery and ammunition, even if it was over, he didn't care.

The gravel flew across the city wall, and the scene was very spectacular. It was pitted by the Ming army artillery.

After a few rounds, I started to clean up the residue in the cannon, and continued after resting for half an hour.

The stock of artillery gunpowder is still relatively sufficient.

Playing from day to night.

Generally speaking, it is rare to say that the army fights at night, but Ye Sheng's side waited until late at night to start another bombardment.

There was nothing else needed but to keep these soldiers from sleeping well.

For three or four days in a row, the city of Duobang was forced to be restless.

Hu Jiyao's eyes had already turned into two huge dark circles.

"Hu Xiang, why don't you take a rest first, these Ming soldiers are very hateful, they have been dragging us like this."

"I don't know when the real attack will happen."

Behind the city wall, a military officer said to Hu Jishu.

Hu Jiyao just hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

For the past three days, the Ming army has always fired a wave of artillery from time to time, and the loud noise made the soldiers in Duobang City unable to rest at all.

Originally, this kind of confrontation is very tense, and being in this state for a long time can easily cause neurasthenia.

Hu Jishou did not expect that the Ming army would be so despicable.

Because in the distance, the Ming army has already set up a siege ladder, and a wave of siege operations may be carried out at any time.

The siege ladder is not a very long ladder in later generations of film and television, it is all a bluff.

The actual siege ladder is a big box like a chariot with eight wheels underneath, and the ladder is more than ten meters high.

In the front section of the ladder, there is also a big iron hook.

A siege tool such as a ladder usually carries some accessories, and then an assembly is performed, and the height is about the same as the height of the city wall.

When it was necessary to carry out a siege battle, more than a dozen soldiers were quickly pushing the cart below, and there were sword and shield fighters around to provide a cover.

When we reached the edge of the city wall, the iron hook hooked the city wall, coupled with the stability below, there is no such thing as saying that a few people can overturn the ladder.

And now there are more than 30 siege ladders in the lineup of the Ming army.

From the start to the start, it only takes a stick of incense to hook up the ladder on the opponent's city wall.

Next is the hand-to-hand battle to seize the city.

The reason why Daming kept bombarding the city wall was to give an illusion and false impression to the soldiers on the opposite wall.

Then, taking advantage of his unpreparedness, he forcibly attacked the city.

This night, the moon is dark and the wind is high.

The bombardment of artillery sounded again outside the city.

The Annan soldiers on the city wall hid behind the corner to prevent being splashed by gravel.

"It's almost there, let's go."

Ye Sheng waved his hand, and the soldiers next to him immediately took out their whistles and blew.

After hearing this sound in the distance, several whistles sounded immediately.

At this time, the artillery was conducting its final round of bombardment.

The explosion drowned out the whistle, making it difficult for Annan's soldiers on the wall to hear.

Driven by the soldiers, more than 30 ladders rushed towards the city wall quickly.

When the ladder moved, more than 8 pioneer soldiers followed closely behind.

Under the cover of the night, it was difficult for Annan to see clearly.

Soldiers these days generally suffer from night blindness.

And the burning torch on the top of the city became a guide in the darkness.

"Enemy attack!!!"

It is very difficult to not be discovered at all, after all, a siege weapon like a ladder has a big target.

When he rushed halfway, he was discovered by Annan's soldiers.

"put!!!"

With a loud shout, a new round of artillery was fired.

Bombarded on the city wall again.

In fact, it is very easy to use artillery at this time to cause casualties to one's own people. Only experienced soldiers who cooperate with each other dare to use it like this.

The purpose is to cover the siege ladder at the end.

The battle for the head of the city has always been the most tragic.

If it was in a big city on the territory of Ming Dynasty, Ye Sheng wouldn't dare to play like this at all.

The defenders have a very strong advantage.

Bows, boulders, artillery, and gold juice can easily cause huge casualties.

Human life is the least valuable at this time.

The first wave of casualties appeared in the Ming army lineup.

A large number of soldiers of the Ming army lost their lives before they approached the city wall.

Ye Sheng and Chen Heng sat on the horse, looking at the not-so-clear city with serious eyes.

Kindness does not hold soldiers.

But any such siege battle must be accompanied by a large number of casualties.

Because of the special geographical location of Duobang City, the purpose of besieging the city cannot be achieved. Now it depends entirely on the courage and personal force of the soldiers on both sides.

A large number of Ming soldiers fell from the ladders. Annan soldiers only needed to hide on the city wall and stab down with their spears to stab those who climbed up through the ladders.

It doesn't have to be stabbed to death, as long as it falls, it is basically gone.

In this case, it is piled up.

The densely packed soldiers of the Ming army forced a login operation in this way. As long as they were the first in the past, there would be a scuffle at the top of the city, and more soldiers could enter the city wall through the ladder.

The personal force and overall quality of the soldiers of the Ming army, including armor, far surpassed that of Annan.

After a stalemate for almost half an hour, the Ming army has gradually entered the top of the city.

However, at this moment, the city gate below suddenly opened, and a distant long cry sounded.

A huge black shadow began to emerge from the city gate, accompanied by strong vibrations on the ground.