At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the competition for the deer in the world

Chapter 188 The Great Victory in Zhenzhou
Zhenzhou is shrouded in a tense war atmosphere.

The Sizhou Army was spread all over the water bank outside the east gate of Zhenzhou City, and ten cannons were erected at a fort on the shore, and the artillery bombarded the wall of the east gate of Zhenzhou City.

The five cannons of the Yuan Army on the east gate wall of Zhenzhou City bombarded the Sizhou Army on the shore in groups.

However, before the artillery fire fired by the Yuan army reached the front of the Sizhou army, it had already landed, blowing up potholes on the ground, and the ground was filled with gunpowder smoke.

About three hundred feet away from the right side of the fort is a large calm lake, and the endless Sizhou army shouted and killed.

Chang Yuchun, Tang He, and Xu Qi all sat on their horses, watching the Sizhou army's artillery fire at the Yuan army's east gate wall.

"Brother Tang, I didn't expect that the new cannon sent by the general can shoot so far. It should be two hundred steps away!" Chang Yuchun sighed as he watched the scene where the cannon fire was aimed at the Yuan army.

Tang He showed a dignified expression: "Compared with the artillery fire of our Sizhou Army, the artillery fire of the Yuan army is far inferior in range. The artillery fire of the Yuan army has landed before we reach us, and it can't hit us at all." On the contrary, our artillery fire can hit the Yuan army on the city wall, which is enough to show that the generals who founded the Academy of Sciences were really far-sighted!"

When Xu Qi heard the words, he also said: "Two generals, haven't you noticed? Our Sizhou army's artillery fire is powerful and accurate, while the Yuan army's artillery fire is average in power and poor in accuracy."

Tang He and Chang Yuchun said in unison: "It is true."

"General Chang, and General Tang, look, the Yuan army on the city wall may not last long." Xu Qi exclaimed, pointing at the Yuan army on the city wall at the east gate of Zhenzhou.

When Tang He and Chang Yuchun heard the words, they all turned their heads to look, with shocked expressions in their eyes.

"Damn, we haven't even started to play yet, but this cannon beat the Yuan army to such a miserable state first, if this continues, will we still have a chance to fight hand-to-hand in the future?" Chang Yuchun's tone was full of surprise.

Tang He Silence was there, silent for a long time.

"Perhaps, the general had already considered this. If you think from the general's point of view, the general may consider how to win the battlefield with less casualties. Obviously, the general's purpose is to improve the cannon through the Academy of Sciences. Realize it slowly. I always feel that the mode of warfare will undergo a huge change in the future. Maybe I am thinking too much." Tang He looked at the direction of the city wall, thinking.

Xu Qi's eyes brightened: "This is good. If the battlefield is like this in the future, and the casualties are greatly reduced, then the world can be calmed down sooner? The general has such powerful cannons, and the world will Who else is the general's opponent?"

Tang He and Chang Yuchun all turned to look at Xu Qi.

Xu Qi was stunned: "Could it be that what I said is wrong?"

Seeing Xu Qi's expression like this, Tang He fixed his eyes on Xu Qi: "You are right. Maybe the original intention of the General to create the Academy of Sciences is based on this."

Chang Yuchun sighed at the side: "The general really thinks too far, but the scene in front of him seems to prove that the general may have thought of this a long time ago. However, if there are fewer deaths in this war, It's not bad to order your own brothers."

Tang He glanced at Chang Yuchun, his eyes passed through the heavy gunpowder smoke, and gathered on the city wall of the east gate of Zhenzhou: "Later, let all the brothers prepare well, and climb up the city wall after the cannons are fired. , take down the east gate of Zhenzhou. Afterwards, Chang Yuchun, you led your troops to the north gate, and took control of the north gate, while Xu Qi, you led your troops to the south gate, and took control of the south gate. , As for the west city gate, I will lead the troops to take it down. As for this place, I will leave it to Xu Qi’s subordinate Hu Hai to guard it. Do you have any questions?”

Both Chang Yuchun and Xu Qi shook their heads, expressing that they had no objection.

"Then it's decided like this. After we control all the four city gates, we will join forces to wipe out the remnants of the Yuan army in Zhenzhou. After cleaning up, we will report this victory to the general. .” Tang Helianlu said firmly.

"Boom!"

After a stick of incense lasted, the Sizhou army's cannon fire finally stopped.

After Tang He noticed this scene, he pulled out the long knife hanging from his waist: "Brothers, follow me, and follow me to kill the Yuan thief!"

"Kill Yuan Thief!!"

"Kill Yuan Thief!!"

Countless Sizhou troops, like a tide, are violently attacking the east gate of Zhenzhou City.

There were very few Yuan troops remaining at the east gate of Zhenzhou City, and under such a fierce charge of the Sizhou Army, they all lost their lives.

In the end, the east gate of Zhenzhou City was declared lost and fell into the hands of Sizhou Army.

With Tang He's order, Chang Yuchun and Xu Qi each led their troops and carried out the plan they had made earlier, while he himself led his troops towards the west gate of Zhenzhou. As for the east gate that he captured now, he Handed over to Hu Hai to be stationed.

In a blink of an eye, the surrounding area became dark, and the earth fell into silence.

Tang He, Chang Yuchun, and Xu Qi were sitting next to the big case, and the three of them sat side by side in a row.

There is a group of people kneeling under them. These people are the guards of Zhenzhou and the big landlords of Zhenzhou who are interested in the Yuan Dynasty.

And around this group of people, there are Sizhou Army soldiers who have experienced many battles. Their eyes are scanning this group of people sharply, showing some contempt and some pleasure.

As the chief general of Zhenzhou, Tang He was the first to ask when he saw a group of people kneeling below, "Among you, who is the defender of Zhenzhou?"

As soon as the voice fell, the group of kneeling people hurriedly moved to the side, leaving a middle position, and this position happened to be a middle-aged man who looked tall.

This person's eyes were a little dull at the moment, and his expression was extremely depressed. Even when he was kneeling, his head still did not lower.

Seeing this, Tang He had some calculations in his heart, looked at the middle-aged man and said, "Come here, take this man down and keep him in custody. As for how to deal with him, I will ask the general for instructions, and wait for the general's order to be conveyed." After that, I will deal with him according to the general's order."

As soon as Tang He finished speaking, several soldiers came out and escorted the middle-aged man out of the lobby.

Watching the figure of the middle-aged man disappear on the spot, Tang He looked at the group of kneeling people, full of contempt in his heart.

When Tang He captured the mansion, these people gathered here. If there was no conspiracy, Tang He would not believe it.

Tang He's tone turned cold and said: "You all tell me the truth, what is your relationship with the Zhenzhou defender? If what you say is false, you will never be forgiven lightly."

Tang He's words set off a storm in everyone's hearts.

Everyone's eyes were terrified when they looked at Tang He.

However, no one was the first to speak. They all lowered their heads and stared at the ground, trying to confuse them.

This scene made Tang He, Chang Yuchun, and Xu Qi very unhappy.

Chang Yuchun stood up directly and said: "Come here, give each of these people [-] boards, and after the beating is over, the trial will continue!"

Chang Yuchun's words made the group of kneeling people tremble, their bodies trembling constantly.

"My dear generals, please spare me!" Among the kneeling people, suddenly a person kowtowed continuously, and the ground was knocked loudly.

Chang Yuchun sneered: "Hmph, tell the truth about what you have done, and also explain why you are here. If there is even half a sentence that is not true, I will personally send you to see the King of Hades .”

The person who kowtowed, he couldn't help but froze when he kowtowed, he raised his head with difficulty and looked at Chang Yuchun, after only one glance, he felt a little trembling in his heart.

"The general is on top, and the younger ones are all accounted for. All accounted for."

Chang Yuchun looked at this person coldly: "Say!"

This person was so frightened that his liver and gallbladder were torn apart, his face was a little pale, and after a while, he opened his mouth and said: "Reporting to the three generals, the younger one came here at the invitation of the guard general of the Yuan army, and came to the dinner set up by him. The younger one As a native of Zhenzhou, I dare not not come. However, I didn’t expect that the little one came here, and not long after, several generals led troops to attack."

Tang He narrowed his eyes and looked at this person: "Why did the guard of the Yuan army hold a banquet? Also, what is the purpose of the banquet, you have to explain it to me honestly! Otherwise, you have to think about the consequences. , can you bear it?"

The man felt cold, and quickly said: "The reason given by the guard of the Yuan army is his youngest son Man Yue. The purpose of the banquet is to borrow food from us."

Tang He: "Tell me, how much food did he borrow from you? You have to think about it and answer it. With so many people present, someone must know about it. If you dare to talk to me, I will never forgive you!"

"The little one dare not, report back to this general, the guard of the Yuan army, he borrowed [-] shi of grain from me. The little one is weak, so I dare not refuse to give it."

Hearing this person's words, Tang He, Chang Yuchun, and Xu Qi looked at each other. They all had the same thought in their hearts, that is, the food on these people might be able to grab a fortune.

So Tang He said, "The authenticity of your words needs to be verified. Also, you have stayed here for a few days, and I will send someone to watch over you. If my people find out that you are not lying, then come At that time, you can use food to buy your freedom. If you don’t want to, then we have to send you a ride to the underworld to meet the King of Hades.”

Tang He had no sympathy for these people who had a complicated relationship with the generals of the Yuan army.

Not to mention feeling guilty for slaughtering them.

The people kneeling on the ground breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Tang He's words. They finally didn't have to die.

As for the problem of exchanging food for people, in their view, these are not a problem compared to their own lives.

Seeing that everyone kneeling on the ground nodded, Tang He waved his hand directly and said, "Come on, hold me down, and watch closely, don't let anyone get close."

The soldier responded: "Follow the order!"

Afterwards, the people kneeling on the ground were taken away by Sizhou Army soldiers.

Chang Yuchun looked at Tang He: "Brother Tang, why don't you kill them and take all their food for yourself?"

Tang He's face turned black: "This problem cannot be solved by killing. The most urgent thing at the moment is to stabilize Zhenzhou City. If they are all killed, Zhenzhou City may be in chaos. However, although Don't kill them, but I won't make them feel better, at least let them bleed once."

Chang Yuchun patted Tang He's shoulder and said with a smile, "Brother Tang, it's because you have too many thoughts, not like me."

Tang He patted Chang Yuchun's right hand that was on his shoulder, with disgust on his face: "Go, go, don't get close to me, I can't bear it. Who are you, Chang Yuchun, I still don't know?"

Xu Qi looked at the interaction between Chang Yuchun and Tang He, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

Chang Yuchun: "By the way, Brother Tang, can you send someone to contact the general now and report the victory of Zhenzhou to the general?"

Tang He suddenly came to his senses, and quickly patted his thigh and said, "If you don't mention this, I would have forgotten it. I will report it now."

Chang Yuchun: "Brother Tang can figure it out!"

To positive September 12, [-] years.

Mao hour.

The study room of the General's Mansion in Liuhe City.

At this time, there were two people in the study, one was Cheng De and the other was Geng Zaicheng.

"Geng Zaicheng, don't worry about attacking Jiqing Road. Wait for a while, when the time comes, I will lead the troops to break through Jinling City on Jiqing Road."

Seeing Cheng De's eyes fell on him, his eyes were full of a strong sense of oppression, Geng Zaicheng felt a burst of pressure in his heart, he said bravely, "General, Geng Zaicheng knows."

Cheng De walked up to Geng Zaicheng, and patted Geng Zaicheng's shoulder with his hand: "I understand your mood. I also understand the mood of the soldiers. However, there are some things that I can't explain to you in detail. Keep listening." My order is, Sizhou Army has me, even if the sky falls, I will support it. Fighting is not a simple fight, it is an art that affects many aspects."

"After a while, you will definitely understand my good intentions. As for now, it doesn't matter if you don't understand, just continue to do as I tell you."

Geng Zaicheng nodded heavily.

suddenly.

Geng Zaicheng took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Cheng De.

Cheng De took the letter and looked at Geng Zaicheng suspiciously.

Geng Zaicheng: "Report to General, this letter was sent from Zhenzhou."

Cheng De's eyes brightened instantly: "It's Tang He and Chang Yuchun who have news back! I don't know how far they have attacked Zhenzhou now!"

Geng Zaicheng didn't take Cheng De's words, but set his eyes on Cheng De who was immersed in reading letters at this time.

It didn't take long.

A bright smile appeared on Cheng De's face, and he sighed: "This Tang He, Chang Yuchun, and Xu Qi have done a good job in attacking Zhenzhou this time. Now, Zhenzhou has fallen into our Sizhou Army. The Sizhou Army can be regarded as cutting off the connection between Jiqing Road and Zhenzhou. And this is like cutting off the arm of Jiqing Road."

When Geng Zaicheng heard Cheng De's words, his eyes suddenly widened, and his eyes still couldn't believe it.

Cheng De didn't say anything about this, but continued: "Go down and have a good rest. Whether you fight or not, follow my orders. Don't act like you are doing now."

Geng Zaicheng was stunned, and quickly said: "General, please rest assured, this time, it is also the subordinates who are eager to fight. Since the general has already explained the strength of it, the subordinates will naturally not risk the world's displeasure, let alone go against the general. And disobeyed the general's orders."

Cheng De nodded.

Seeing this, Geng Zaicheng breathed a sigh of relief: "This subordinate resigns!"

(End of this chapter)