The Soul of the Han Dynasty in the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 321 Attacking Xiuyan Castle

I heard that a city guarded by hundreds of Jiannu regular troops was discovered, and less than [-] Ming cavalry who decided to continue the great cause of burning, killing, looting, monitored the entire small castle the next day.

It is possible that Jiannu who had slipped through the net in the past few days fled into this fortress for refuge. The city was constantly patrolled by the Houjin army, and the two gates were closed.

At this time, the Ming army was full of enthusiasm for fighting. Everyone found this dilapidated castle, and knowing that there was no artillery defense inside, they wanted to take it down and loot it for fun.

It's just that although the castle with a circumference of more than one mile is small, it is not something that cavalry can charge into.

At noon, Huang Han surrounded Xiuyan Fort with half of his troops, and the remaining half of the cavalry continued to search and plunder the nearby villages and towns around this place.

This may be a residential area where Jiannu is relatively concentrated. The Ming army gained a lot and found seven or eight villages of different sizes.

After the soldiers had dinner with large pieces of mutton and pork, Huang Han summoned the generals to discuss whether to capture Xiuyan Fort. In fact, Huang Han had no interest in spending cavalry to fight a tough battle. The village killed Jian slaves.

He said: "The purpose of our coming out is to do everything we can to kill Jiannu and destroy their production. Therefore, it is not necessary to stop and fight hard, because doing so will not only waste time but also cause many unnecessary casualties."

However, Huang Han's proposal was rejected by all the generals of Dongjiang Town below Huanglong, and Li Ruolian and Fang Zhenghua also tended to seize the city.

Shang Kexi stepped forward and said, "Master Huang, I am not afraid of death or too many casualties. I am willing to command my subordinate Erlang to attack the city. In just one day, I will definitely be able to kill the top of the city."

Shang Kejin and Shang Keyi also stood up to support their brothers, and they also expressed their willingness to lead their family to fight to win the city.

Huang Long explained: "The three brothers Shang Keyi, Shang Kejin, and Shang Kexi have already discussed with me how to attack the city, and this afternoon they led the Han people to build a few shield chariots and a dozen ladders.

Tomorrow morning we can mobilize the main force to suppress the defenders at the top of the city with cavalry and shooting. It should not be a problem for the three brothers of the Shang family to lead [-] troops from the headquarters to fight on foot and attack the city with one blow. "

Huang Han said: "I don't think our army can't take Xiuyan Fortress, but I just think that this time we are cavalry raiding, and using cavalry to attack fortifications may cause too many casualties may not be worth the loss. Besides, Xiuyan Fortress is in dilapidated condition, and all the soldiers and civilians are not worth it." It will be more than one or two thousand, how much money can there be?"

Shang Kexi said: "Master Huang, you are a full man who doesn't know how hungry a man is. If you take Xiuyan Castle, you can capture at least 150 war horses, no less than [-] or [-] cattle, and no less than [-] iron armors." Vice, this is what we can see now.

As for how much food and gold and silver can be seized in the end, it is uncertain, but it is certain that at least one of Jiannu Niulu'ezhen can be killed and one side of the battle flag can be captured.Such a great contribution and so many benefits are enough to make everyone in Dongjiang Town red-eyed. "

Shang Kexi volunteered to ask for the main attack, but he couldn't stop it even if he wanted to, so what?

Huang Han was very interested. He was thinking about how to get rid of this future traitor, but now he jumped out to seek death by himself.
The "Red Banner Army" actually brought ten gunpowder packs weighing thirty catties just in case. Huang Han decided not to consider blasting the city at this time, just to see how Shang Kexi managed to attack the city?

In order to protect the cavalry of the "Red Banner Army", he deliberately said: "This officer's use of troops is very different from that of you. I don't even consider fighting such a battle with cavalry dismounted. How difficult is it to train cavalry? Consumed under this unknown castle What a pity?"

Shang Kexi insisted: "Master Huang, Dongjiang Town's men and horses are sufficient for this attack. Our cavalry's cavalry skills are too poor. Most of them are used to riding on horseback and dismounting to fight. When we launch the attack tomorrow, the officials will concentrate on using iron armor." , casualties should not be too great."

Huang Long also patted his chest and said: "Tomorrow, Dongjiang Town's troops will be responsible for attacking the fortress. No matter how many people are lost, Xiuyan Fortress must be taken. Master Huang, please don't be too merciful. There are always sacrifices in war. This time, let the Dongjiang soldiers have this opportunity!"

Fang Zhenghua knew that Huang Han was reluctant to use the few cavalry of the "Red Banner Army" to fight a war of attrition. Seeing that Dongjiang Town was vying for the Xiuyan Fort, he stepped forward to smooth things over and said:

"Our family thinks that Dongjiang Town's troops took the initiative to invite the soldiers to fight. Since Dongjiang Town is the main attack to capture Xiuyan Fort, after taking this place, they can distribute all the seizures and gains. I don't know what Master Huang wants?"

This is totally fine, if you want someone to work hard, you must give them enough benefits, and this benefit is based on the foundation of Dongjiang Town's castle.

Huang Handao: "The Dongjiang soldiers decided to attack because they were reluctant to win or capture. After I announced the success, Dongjiang Town will take all the credit for breaking Xiuyan Fortress. All the gains and captures will belong to Dongjiang Town, and the 'Red Banner Army' will not do it either." The spectators will use the cover of riding and shooting to cooperate with the attack, but they will not divide the profit and capture."

Fang Zhenghua also said: "Shenshuying and Jinyiwei also took the initiative to cooperate in the attack, not to make military achievements and capture."

Huang Long blushed and said: "How embarrassing, everyone should come out together regardless of each other, how can Dongjiang Town enjoy the great achievement of capturing Xiuyan Fort."

Huang Han said: "This credit is not so easy to get, maybe hundreds of soldiers will die! Giving the credit to Dongjiang Town is also throwing the loss to you.

Mr. Huang doesn't have to be polite, what's yours is yours, we won't be jealous.But I suggest that you plan carefully and minimize military and civilian casualties as much as possible. "

Huang Long said: "That's natural. We will work at night to try to make a few more shield cars and ladders. It is estimated that the sons and daughters will follow the shield cars and approach the city wall. The Jian slaves in Xiuyan Fortress will have no way to deal with them. Jiannu is not good at fighting in city attack and defense at all."

Shang Kexi said: "The three Xiaguan brothers dismounted and fought on foot. All the servants put on iron armor and followed the shield chariot as they approached the city wall, and used their step bows to shoot at the defenders at the top of the city without stopping. Thousands of brothers would use cavalry and archery to cooperate. When the ladder climbed up the city wall, the officials thought they could kill the city with a sword."

Shang Keyi smiled and said: "Actually, the lower officials are better at fighting on foot than on horseback. Wearing solid armor and wielding a machete, it would be futile for Jiannu Ba Yala to fight."

Huang Han looked at the brothers of the Shang family, at Huang Long, Li Weiluan, Xiang Zuolin and other generals in Dongjiang Town, and then at Li Ruolian and Fang Zhenghua. Among these people, only Shang Kexi will be a big traitor in the future, and the rest are all The heroes of the Ming Dynasty were all great heroes who fought to the death and never surrendered.

In urban offensive and defensive battles, casualties of the main attacking force are unavoidable. The three brothers of the Shang family teamed up to mobilize the troops of the headquarters to fight for the first victory.
Huang Han couldn't help thinking badly, thinking whether it's good to be able to kill him with a single shot at the right time.

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