Martial Arts: Start with 100,000 Xiliang Cavalry

Chapter 128
Su Yuan's march was not so fast.

Because there are [-] real soldiers this time, supporting food and grass trucks are a must.And unlike the previous attack on Sichuan City, equipment such as siege vehicles and ladders were also brought with them this time.

These things are very heavy, and the soldiers have to carry them when encountering some rough terrain, so the speed of marching inevitably slows down.

At night, the soldiers rested in place, while Su Yuan and Zhou Shu learned about the situation in the capital.

Not only the two, but Zhao Yun is also here at the moment. As a general, he knows more information, which is more beneficial for the attack.

As for Li Yuanba was already asleep at this time, he was snoring like thunder, which was very prominent even in the army formation.

Su Yuan really likes this fierce man who looks simple and simple, but is actually extremely powerful.Zhao Yun also told him earlier that Li Yuanba saved a lot of energy in the previous sparring.

If he really went all out, I am afraid that there would not be a good place left in the entire martial arts arena at that time.

Su Yuan would definitely let him shine on the battlefield for such a fierce general.As for military strategy, there is no need for him to participate too much.

Under the firelight, the cheeks of several people looked bright red. Zhou Shu had traveled with the army for the past two days, and his face could not hide his tiredness. However, Zhen Miao poured her true energy into her for relief, and she did not suffer from any illness.

She was saying at this moment: "In addition to the four main gates in the east, west, north and south, the capital also has three small gates."

"Small door? What is it used for?"

"...for some prisoners." Zhou Shu said, "Da Zhou's law states that prisoners exiled in the capital cannot go through the gate, but only through the small gate."

"Oh."

Su Yuan didn't expect that there was such a law. He thought for a while and asked, "Is this small gate usually open? Is it possible to enter the city through it?"

"I'm afraid it's very difficult. Usually no prisoners pass by, and they will be tied with iron bolts."

"Um……"

Su Yuan should write this down first, maybe it will come in handy.

At this time, Zhao Yun took the initiative to speak: "I looked at the map, and the East China Sea is twenty miles east of the capital. Can the capital establish a shipping company there?"

"Yes." Zhou Shu said, "I also want to tell you this. The capital has a shipbuilding department, and maintains sea navigation with some states near the sea. King Qin's army from some states may come by boat."

"I see……"

Su Yuan's expression was serious after hearing this. This is indeed a relatively urgent question.

The wars he experienced before were basically land wars, and most of them were in plain areas, and he hadn't even fought much in the mountains and forests.

Now the capital is close to the East China Sea, and there is a shipyard. If it is not complete, soldiers will come from the sea to support it.Or if the war goes against them, some high officials in the capital may flee by boat.

This will be troublesome.

Because Su Yuan has no sea power yet, there are no ports around northern Xinjiang, and there are no ports in the former Beirong area... and Su Yuan has never summoned a navy soldier from a soldier talisman.

If the enemy wants to go from the sea, he really doesn't seem to have any way to stop it.

Unless he can occupy or destroy the port first, but judging from the map, it is completely unfeasible to bypass the capital and go to the port first.

If you want to prevent the enemy from getting away, you can also choose to besiege the city.However, such a big city as the capital is several times larger than Taiyuan, and Su Yuan's troops are not enough at all.

Give him another 20 troops, and perhaps consider besieging the city.But with these troops now, once they choose to besiege the city, the battle line will be too long, and the enemy will only be defeated one by one.

The three of them were silent, no doubt they were all thinking about this issue.

After a while, Zhou Shu said: "The purpose of this attack is to occupy the capital. I think it's better to focus on this matter instead of paying too much attention to how to make it difficult for the opponent to escape. After all...you have to win first before you can think about it." other."

Su Yuan glanced at her and nodded: "You are right, it is meaningless to think about those now. Too much underestimation of the enemy's strength will only make us suffer a lot."

Before winning, it is indeed a bit too optimistic to think about how to prevent all the enemies from running away.

The three of them talked until Zishi, and then went to rest respectively, and continued on their way early the next morning.

Near noon, the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty finally appeared in sight.

Looking from a distance, the city was indeed built with extraordinary momentum.Su Yuan was most concerned about the city defense, so he could see at a glance that the tall and thick city wall was so wide that it could accommodate several carriages running side by side.

Such a wide city wall means that when the war begins, it will be full of archers, or a large number of catapult ballistas will be placed on it, which will cause major damage to the enemy troops under the city wall.

Under the city wall, although no moat was built, wide and deep trenches were dug all around.

Looking at the excavated soil, it is obvious that this trench has been dug by a large number of laborers day and night in the past few days, in order to resist the coming attack of Su Yuan.

As for the fact that no one stood guard in front of the city gate, the whole city had already entered a state of wartime martial law. Except for military operations, all other personnel were not allowed to enter or enter.

Su Yuan could see the city of the capital, and the soldiers standing guard in the bow tower on the city wall naturally also noticed the appearance of the Bei'an Army.

For a while, there was a loud sound of gongs and drums, and a large number of soldiers began to take up weapons and climb up the city wall.Others scattered around the city to report to their masters.

On the city wall, a noble young man in armor was staring at the mighty Bei'an army with his piercing eyes.

"finally come……"

The boy's hand on the hilt trembled slightly.There is tension, but also excitement and anticipation.

"Your Highness! With the arrival of the Bei'an Army, there may be danger on the city wall. Your Highness, please go down the city wall!"

A lean old man next to him said.

Zhou Chong turned his head and said, "Could it be that Old General Li looks down on me?"

"Old minister dare not!"

"Then why do you want me to go down! The old general is so old and still sticks to the city wall, how can I be timid in battle!"

"This……"

Zhou Chong's attitude was very firm. This time Emperor Qingxiang asked him to participate in the battle of defending the city, which in itself had great expectations for him.

Zhou Chong himself also understood that if he performed well this time and could make meritorious service, not to mention destroying the Bei'an army, as long as he could beat them back, it would be a great achievement!
At that time, his throne will basically be doomed!This is why he is both looking forward to and excited.

As a teenager, if he can ascend to the throne, how promising it would be!
So he must win this battle!Not only to win, but also to have a certain active performance.And when they found out that the Bei'an army had arrived, they were so scared that they went down from the city wall... That was undoubtedly a terrible performance.When the news reaches Father Emperor's ears, he will definitely be disappointed.

Zhou Chong understood these things, his mother taught him a lot.

And this time it is General Li who is in charge of the command. He is the veteran general of the Li family who has never lost a single defeat for decades!
If he hadn't considered that he was too old and should spend his life at home, Emperor Qingxiang would have asked him to lead the Northern Army to attack Su Yuan.In the end, he sent his son Li Shengtian there, leading to defeat.

Now that the capital is in a state of emergency, Emperor Qingxiang had no choice but to pull Old General Li out...and Old General Li himself volunteered to fight, wanting to wash away the shame his son brought to the Li family with his own hands!

"Old General Li, let us work together this time to defeat the traitor Su Yuan's wolfish ambition!" Zhou Chong said emotionally while holding the old general's hand.

"Okay!" Although Old General Li is old, his arrogance has not diminished in the slightest, "The old minister will definitely assist His Highness and make great achievements!"

(End of this chapter)