Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

Chapter 194 Jinxiangcheng meat grinder, start harvesting! [Dazhang asks for a subscription and asks for a monthly pass]

"Dog, dog!"

With a loud call.

Li Gou, who was leaning against the city wall and staring at the outside of the city, suddenly woke up.

Suddenly looked back.

It's just what they are good at.

"Eh!"

"Boss, I'm here!"

After responding loudly.

Soon a well-dressed man with a rough appearance ran over quickly.

"Why are you hiding here alone, kid? Hurry up and call up the brats under your command, and go to the city gate to line up to claim the reward!"

After experiencing the first battle in Linqiu County, Li Gou, who survived by chance and killed someone on the battlefield, was also promoted to the corps leader due to his meritorious service.

Although it is still a big soldier in essence.

But there are still a few people under his command, which can be regarded as a leader the size of a sesame seed.

Hearing the rough man's words at this moment, Li Gou was immediately overjoyed. Those who serve in the army these days want to have enough to eat, and in addition to get some rewards.

So you can queue up to receive the reward when you hear it.

Li Gou was naturally overjoyed.

It's just that after the joy, I couldn't help being a little curious, which was somewhat different from the previous situation.

"Boss, we haven't fought this battle yet, why did the rewards come out first?"

Shi Chang shook his head.

"I don't know, maybe the higher ups are very kind, knowing that it's not easy for us soldiers."

"The generals above are still benevolent. Before the battle, I will receive a reward first. If I can get away with killing two people in this battle, I will definitely receive another reward after the battle. The sum is enough for me to go back to my hometown to buy a piece of money." The fields are for the old parents to cultivate."

Li Gou said happily.

However, his voice just fell.

There was a slap on the back of the head.

"You bastard, what nonsense are you talking about? Didn't you hear those veterans say it? Don't say such things in your mouth before the war!"

Li Gou shrank his neck.

I also suddenly remembered the rules that the veterans who taught them had told them when they first joined the army.

It's not even a rule.

It can only be said to be a taboo.

Before the war, people usually talk about what they said after the war, go back to marry a daughter-in-law, visit their daughter, and those who take care of their parents often don't live to the end.

Li Gou doesn't think he is superior to others.

Seniors all need things that are taboo. Could it be that he can survive by virtue of his humble name?

So he said nothing.

"Bah bah bah!"

He spit on the ground several times in a row, and then hit the mouth a few more times, so that the story is over.

Just as the two were talking, they went to the station of the soldiers under their hands.

Li Gou accidentally glanced outside the city.

Suddenly, I was surprised to see a thin black smoke rising slowly in the distant sky, and within such a short time, the thin smoke had spread into thick smoke billowing, which was extremely conspicuous in the clear sky.

"Boss, the beacon smoke is a warning, the enemy army has arrived!"

Shi Chang obviously knew that the situation was urgent, and he could receive the reward at any time. If the battle of the fighter plane was delayed, it would really be a terrible thing.

"Hurry up and go back to the camp to wait for the order, I will report now!"

Not only the two of them discovered the situation.

There are many soldiers on the top of the city rushing down the city.

Not long after.

The entire Jinxiang city was already ringing with gongs, and the soldiers in the city also climbed to the top of the city, all of them looking solemnly at the black smoke in the distance.

The war is about to begin!

……

above the castle.

Cao Ang stood with his hands behind his back.

Beside him is Cao Cao, who is the commander-in-chief of the three armies, dressed in armor and a golden helmet.

And behind the two of them are the accompanying generals, as well as the leaders of all parties and small forces in Jinxiang County at the moment.

Watching the rising smoke in the sky.

Cao Ang felt calm in his heart.

This smoke was a warning measure he had set up in advance, not that the enemy had already arrived.

Instead, the cavalry sent out to investigate the enemy's situation and cruising back and forth, after discovering the enemy's traces, would light dry and wet firewood in the open space to send out a signal.

Judging from the position of the black smoke and how conspicuous it was when it rose into the sky, the enemy army should still be some distance away from Jinxiang County.

Therefore, the whole army was not particularly nervous.

There is still plenty of time for them to prepare.

"General, the soldiers in the army were a little flustered due to the warning of the smoke. The city gate sent someone to report that the reward money could not be paid for a while."

With the sound of footsteps.

A general whispered in Cao Ang's ear.

Cao Ang tilted his head slightly, nodded, and then ordered in a deep voice: "Then stop for a while, and then notify the whole army. Whether you have received the reward or not, it will be recorded on the list, and it will be the same after the war."

"After the battle, if the person is still alive, they will be handed over to their hands. If the person is no longer there, they will be sent to their family members. In short, it will not be short of a penny!"

After the general took the order and left.

Cao Ang turned around and came to the other side of the city tower, watched dozens of soldiers, and carried boxes of five baht coins placed at the city gate back to the treasury.

There was a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

After getting the support of wealthy and wealthy households in Sanyang County and other surrounding counties, things really got easier, and even the rewards became more generous.

Boxes of money are like flowing water.

It was so brightly placed in front of the soldiers.

One family and one surname may not be enough to support the reward of such a huge army, but it is not a big deal when many clans are united.

It is precisely because there is more money.

Cao Ang just waved his hand and announced that a bounty will be issued before the battle, so that everyone can see the obvious benefits, so as to boost morale.

It turns out that the effect is indeed powerful.

The copper coins are in the pocket and can be touched at a touch. Who can feel at ease?
……

At noon the next day.

Under the leadership of Xu He and Sima Ju, the main force of the more than [-] Yellow Turban Army arrived outside Jinxiang City in mighty strength, and stationed troops in the north of the county seat.

The mountains and plains are endless.

Standing on the city tower and looking at it, all I can see is a mass of black human heads.

The wilderness in the north of the city is full of figures wearing yellow scarves. Looking far away, you can't even see the end of the enemy army outside the city. It seems to be connected from the ground to the sky. It's really shocking.

It was as if a hole had been dug out in this space, filled with such a color abruptly, it looked really horrifying.

This is different from the Yellow Turban Army in Linqiu County.

At that time, Cao Ang faced only [-] Yellow Turbans, but now they are three times as many enemies.

As the saying goes, there are tens of thousands of people, and there are no boundaries.

There are hundreds of thousands of people, reaching the sky!
These are two completely different order of magnitude concepts.

Therefore, even though the generals headed by Cao Ang have a lot of confidence in this battle, they will still feel shocked when faced with such a vast scene.

But also because of the large number of people.

It is powerful to do things.

Therefore, the number of siege equipment of this main force, even the type and sophistication, far exceeds that of the troops led by Zhang Rao.

This is a tough battle!

It must not be taken lightly.

However, there are disadvantages and advantages. The larger the number of enemy troops, the higher the proportion of cannon fodder at the bottom.

The threshold for morale collapse is even lower.

It may only take about [-]% of the casualties, and the army will fall into a state of low morale and half-broken morale, thus forcing the army to collapse.

thought here.

Cao Ang couldn't help but looked down at the strong bow of several stones standing against the city wall. He had some confidence in his heart, and hoped that some unscrupulous enemy generals would cross the moat without hesitation.

At that time, he can give him a big brain hole!
It's a pity that strong southerly winds like those in Linqiu County don't happen all the time. Opportunities come and go.

In addition, most of the enemy troops will besiege the city from several sides, and relying solely on the wind to generate smoke is actually not very effective, so this tactic must not work.

……

And at the moment in the camp outside the city.

Xu He and Sima Ju looked at the scene above the city with serious expressions.

They are far apart, and look at the high with the low.

So it doesn't look very real.

But at least the several flags flying above the city are clear and distinct.

You can write anything.

The most conspicuous and largest flag has a big "Cao" written in official script on the flag.

"Brother Sima, how likely is it that the chief defender surnamed Cao is the one who defeated Zhang Rao in Linqiu County?"

Hear Xu He's inquiry.

Sima Ju narrowed his eyes, observed carefully for a while, then shook his head and said.

"There are quite a few people with the surname Cao in Yanzhou, but there are probably very few who can be the commander-in-chief of an army. If the expectations are not bad, this person should be that person!"

Xu He sighed immediately upon hearing this.

Can't help but slapped fiercely on the thigh.

"It's a pity. If I had waited to change the road and go west of Onozawa to attack Yuncheng, I would have caught the enemy by surprise."

This said.

Sima Ju glanced at Xu He immediately.

I feel quite disdainful.

Now let's put aside this smart person, why did you go when everyone was discussing it? If I remember correctly, it seems that you are the most popular guy, and you don't dare to lead your troops to the west.

of course.

Sima Ju still nodded in agreement on the surface.

"It's really a pity. If we just send troops to the west, it's tantamount to a big gamble. Once we lose the bet, it means that we won't get anything. Instead, we will get half of our wealth."

"Although we still have to face that surnamed Cao right now, at least our army has a certain degree of advance and retreat."

……

Xu He just said something casually, but he didn't really feel particularly sorry.

So after hearing the answer.

He turned his head and left the topic behind.

Instead, he raised his head to look at the sky, then turned his head to look behind him, as if muttering to himself.

"It's about time. The troops sent to attack Juye must have already arrived at the city."

After defeating Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, and destroying all the [-] troops he led, the main force of the Yellow Turban Army added some more troops.

The integrated force has reached about 18.

And this trip swept south.

After discussions between Xu He and Sima Ju, more than 2 people were separated to attack Juye County, and [-] people went east to the south, hoping to find opportunities from Kangfu County.

So at this moment outside the city of Jinxiang.

The remaining troops are more than 13.

Hear partners talk about business.

Sima Ju couldn't help but glanced in the direction of Juye County, and then turned his gaze back.

"Juye and Kangfu are corner cities. If we can capture them with a little force, it will be a surprise. Our army will have more retreats and options."

"On the other hand, if it can't last for a long time, it won't hurt the root cause. As long as most of our army can take Jinxiang City, the east and west sides are just fish and shrimp caught in the net."

Both of them understand this truth.

In the same way, this is also in Cao Ang's plan.

In this grand strategy, the two sides are almost playing their cards clearly, and it is difficult for them to hide their trump card.

The two talked for a while.

I guess it's almost time.

Xu He immediately bowed his hands to Sima Ju, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Sima, the soldiers are almost repaired, why don't you give the order to attack the city."

"Every day of delay will consume an extra day of food and grass, it is better to take down the city earlier!"

Sima Ju nodded heavily.

Immediately waved and called the messenger.

"Order to go down and attack the city with all your strength!"

……

Followed by the two commanders.

The Yellow Turban Army took the lead in blowing the horn of war, and the army under its command barely formed a formation, and then, under the leadership of various generals, slowly approached Jinxiang City, continuously advancing the line of troops.

And at a distance of a few dozen steps from the bank of the moat, the army had already split into left and right wings, bypassing the north city wall, and headed towards the east and west gates.

After all, the army is strong.

It would be a pity not to fight the siege.

Moreover, the length of a city wall from east to west is only so much, and the number of people who can attack at the same time is limited. Instead of crowding here to block it, it is better to find a way to put pressure on the defenders in the city from several other directions.

And seeing the enemy attack.

The defenders of the city are not to be outdone.

"Keng!"

There was a sharp metallic sound.

Cao Cao drew his long sword from his waist.

Then he held up the blade of the sword, and pointed the tip of the sword directly outside the city.

"Pass my general orders, beat the drums, and prepare for battle!"

Following Cao Cao's order.

Suddenly there was a deafening drum sound from the top of the city.

"Dong Dong Dong!!"

The beating was carried out in a very rhythmic rhythm, one after another, as if hitting the hearts of everyone, making the whole army, from generals to ordinary soldiers, excited.

The soldiers guarding the top of the city were either holding longbows, or holding spears tightly, and their hands holding weapons could not help but exert a little more force.

And going up and down the city.

The militiamen who were busy transporting all kinds of defense equipment and arrows to the top of the city were also excited after hearing the rumbling drums.

Even with the pace a little faster.

For a while, morale was high.

See this situation.

Cao Cao nodded secretly satisfied.

Then he ordered to the left and right: "Yuan Rang, I will leave the west side to you, Wen Yuan, please be in charge of guarding the east wall, Miao Cai, you will preside over this side!"

Cao Cao was the commander-in-chief of the three armies.

What he needs to control is the overall situation of the entire battlefield.

And some small details, small aspects of micro-manipulation, he can't care about it all the time.

Therefore, a leader must be arranged for each.

And after hearing Cao Cao's order.

Brothers Xiahou and Zhang Liao agreed with each other, except for Xiahouyuan who took the command flag and stayed in the city tower, the other two brought their own soldiers down the city wall and headed towards the east and west sides.

……

"crunch, crunch..."

"Push harder, push forward!"

With a burst of shouting.

Several colossal vehicles were pushed out from the formation of the Yellow Turban bandit army. They were all several meters high, and they were huge buildings with several floors separated by solid wooden boards.

In this day and age.

The building car can be regarded as a relatively advanced tool in the battle of attacking and defending the city. Compared with the casting of the ladder, it obviously needs more manpower and material resources, and it also takes more time.

But this thing works.

The upper and lower floors each have their own advantages.

The topmost layer is used to provide a view. After all, the siege is based on low and high. The two sides are not on the same level. After being blocked by the city wall, what is the layout in the city and what kind of killer is going to be used? You can't see it from outside the city. .

And after having this thing.

It will be able to have a panoramic view of all kinds of situations in the city. Once there is a weakness or omission in any place, the situation can be immediately fed back to the rear, so as to flexibly mobilize the army to make key breakthroughs.

The function of the lower two floors is to place archers separately, so as to fight back more effectively in the city.

After all, shooting arrows from low to high.

Restricted by the gravity factor is too big.

Therefore, the ranges of the two sides are not in the same order of magnitude, but with this thing.

The altitude difference can be shortened and the distance can be shortened.

Bring the defenders in the city into the attack range in advance.

Thereby providing a certain degree of cover for the melee infantry of one's own side and reducing casualties when approaching the city.

……

"Keep pushing forward and stop by the river bank!"

With the order of a general.

Several building cars immediately continued to move forward.

It's just that before they approached the north bank of the moat, a building car in the center that was slightly ahead of the others suddenly made a "boom".

With a burst of smoke and dust.

The gully that was previously disguised with weeds and other objects suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

The front wheel of the building car fell and slid into the ditch.

And after a second of hard support.

The building car made a sound of being overwhelmed, then got stuck in the ditch, and fell straight down.

"Stop, stop! Stop everything!"

The general shouted in a hurry, but unfortunately the reaction was still slow, and there were two high-rise cars that were hard to stop, and they also followed in the footsteps of the leading car.

With the astonishing weight of the building car, if one side falls into such a wide and deep gully, it can basically declare its withdrawal from this battle.

See this situation.

The soldiers on the top of the city suddenly burst into laughter unceremoniously, with a strong sense of ridicule.

Even at the behest of their respective generals, they pointed at the city, taunting, laughing and cursing at the top of their voices.

The soldiers of the Yellow Turban Army who listened were full of embarrassment.

"Laugh, laugh at you dog!"

"Why are you still standing there, quickly call someone to shovel the soil and fill this ditch for me!"

Following the general's order.

Hundreds of soldiers rushed forward, each holding their equipment, and began to fill the ditch with soil.

It is also not required to fill the entire ditch, which would be too much work, as long as there is room for the building car to play, everything will be enough.

……

And at this moment above the city tower.

Cao Ang also smiled knowingly along with his soldiers, thinking that this job is really wonderful.

Before the war, the defenders made a lot of preparations, including this trench dug.

Although there were no cavalry in the Yellow Turban Army, according to the inferences of Chen Gong, Xun You and others, the main force of the Yellow Turban Army should have mature siege equipment, so they took their troops and horses to dig for a whole day.

The trench was wide and deep.

Therefore, the building car can be stuck inside.

Although there was no actual blow, it was enough to delay the enemy's siege and even directly damage some buildings.

In fact, this is also because the Yellow Turban Army is not a regular army and has not undergone systematic training.

No relevant experience before this.

Otherwise, soldiers are usually sent to lay mines first, and only after confirming that there is no obstacle in front of them will they order the building car to advance.

No matter how bad it is, I will bring some planks with me.

Once there are traps or ravines, they will be padded with wooden boards to allow buildings and vehicles to pass through.

Instead of being so stupid and not taking any precautions, pushing the building car forward.

"Shh!"

Cao Ang took out a long arrow from the quiver.

The left hand clenched the strong bow at the same time.

"Give me some attention later, and look at the people watching from these buildings, who seems to have the highest status, and tell me right away!"

"Here!"

The Shen Sheng of the left and right guards should be.

Then he widened his eyes and stared at the outside of the city, ready to report to Cao Ang at all times.

have to say.

Destruction is easier than creation.

The trench that Bala had dug for a long time, was backfilled by manpower, and a small part of it was leveled after a short time, and then the remaining large number of buildings moved forward decisively to the north bank of the moat.

……

"Board the car, send an order to the rear, and immediately attack the city!"

After getting the feedback from the front.

The rear responds immediately.

"Wow!"

A horn sounded, and a large number of soldiers rushed to the front carrying planks. After reaching the bank of the moat, several people worked together to lay the planks on the river.

And behind them, there are a large number of people rushing forward carrying ladders, and ladders are mixed among them. At a glance, there are really countless people.

And in the middle of the team.

It is a huge crash car, that is, the combination of crash wood and wheels, which can be transported to the city more conveniently and quickly. At the same time, there is a shed on the top of the crash car, which is enough to cover the soldiers under it, so as to resist the soldiers from the city. Arrows on the head.

These are the main siege machines.

But compared to the army in Linqiu County before, this configuration is really too luxurious.

The troops led by Zhang Rao are simply beggars. It is probably because Xu He and Sima Ju conquered Shouzhang County and destroyed Liu Dai by the way, so they have a large reserve.

And while the army was marching.

Many soldiers also climbed to the top floor of the building car, stretching their necks one by one, looking into the city, keeping a close eye on the movements of the defenders in the city.

Because building car is easy manufacture.

It has not been particularly carefully reinforced, and the materials used are not particularly good, so the load-bearing capacity is limited.

Therefore, after people stand on the top floor, only a few archers can be arranged on the lower two floors, otherwise the car will collapse if there are too many buildings.

……

"Archer ready!"

Several messengers rushed to the left and right quickly, conveying the command of the general.

At the same time behind Xia Houyuan.

There are also soldiers waving the flags in their hands and conveying orders to the left and right through some specific movements.

The archers in the front row on the top of the city suddenly held the bow in their left hand and put an arrow in their right hand, and slowly pulled the bowstring away.

Make ready to go.

After seeing that the vanguard of the enemy soldiers had come halfway to the moat, Xia Houyuan ordered decisively.

"Shoot me!"

The sound of drums and horns suddenly changed.

The archers, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately let go of their right hands holding the arrow branches, and the overwhelming arrows immediately fell like rain, making the sky a bit darker, and fell on the formation of the Yellow Turban Army.

When the two armies were at war.

Archers often do not pursue accuracy, but the frequency and range of shooting.

However, in the battle of Jinxiang City, the enemy's army was huge, and the concentration of soldiers attacking the city was very high.

The defenders almost closed their eyes and shot upwards, and after a few breaths, they could see a blood splash below, accompanied by a scream.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

I don't know how many Yellow Turban soldiers fell under this round of offensive, or fell into the river like dumplings, dyeing the originally clear river water bright red.

Or just fall to the ground.

Immediately, the companions who rushed up from behind crushed the last breath of anger with their feet.

Living souls are everywhere, and bones are buried in other lands.

But in such a tragic offensive.

Crashing the car hiding under the shed was safe and sound, and moved forward steadily. It seemed that he had already crossed half the distance, and he would reach the city in a short time.

……

"General Dian, I will trouble you with that crashed car, just smash the roof!"

Dian Wei, who was obviously taller than everyone around him, and as strong as a giant beast, nodded immediately after hearing Xia Houyuan's arrangement.

"Don't worry, leave it to me!"

Then Dian Wei ordered him to scatter left and right, while he stretched his left and right arms, lifted a wooden mine that was more than one meter long, and placed it horizontally in front of his chest.

The so-called wooden mines are barbed rollers, inserting nails upside down on solid heavy wood, and throwing this thing down, as long as it can hit a car, the ceiling made of thin wooden boards will be smashed to pieces in an instant.

Even the wheels under the crashed car will be smashed into pieces in an instant, and it will be a bit difficult for the enemy to move the crashed wood.

Even if the crashed car is relatively strong, a wooden mine with nails hitting it can tear the roof.

In fact, things like Mulei.

They all have to wait until the crashed car reaches the city, and then rely on the joint efforts of many soldiers to throw it down. After all, it is heavy and thorny, so it is difficult to throw.

That is to say, there is a magic star like Dianwei in Cao Jun, who can easily lift up Mulei, so that he can launch an attack before the collision arrives.

Just unexpected.

Dian Wei just hugged Mu Lei in front of him, found out the direction of the collision, and raised his hand when he was about to throw it out.

There was a cry from outside the city at the same time.

"Crash stop, stop quickly!"

Perhaps it was because there had been communication a long time ago, so at the same time as the sound was heard, the crash really did not go away.

Now it's an embarrassing situation.

Dian Wei was really depressed.

It is impossible for him to hold this thing all the time, no matter how strong he is, if he wears it out at such a speed, sooner or later he will not be able to take it anymore.

But if someone outside the city is watching.

That is likely to cause yourself to miss.

Mulei is not easy to make, and there are not many reserves in the city, so it can't be wasted easily.

So here is a little trouble.

……

And just when Dian Wei was hesitating.

A soldier on the tower suddenly became excited, pointed in a direction with his finger, and then said to Cao Ang.

"General, the fourth building car from the left, I just saw it with my own eyes. The person who gave the warning was hiding behind a few soldiers."

Cao Ang nodded happily.

"it is good!"

"You two come forward, block the enemy's sight for me, and watch me kill him with an arrow!"

The two guards immediately changed positions.

Straighten your back, raise your shoulders, and stand there like the left and right door gods, leaving only the gap between the two heads for Cao Ang to play.

Stand behind the two and shoot.

This approach is actually quite difficult.

First, it is easy to hurt one's own people, and second, the vision is narrow, and it is not easy to lock the enemy.

But for Cao Ang, who is proficient in archery, that is nothing.

Unless the enemy does not enter his range from the beginning to the end, otherwise, as long as he locks the track in the confrontation on the general battlefield, he basically can only lie down.

Hold your breath.

His gaze is like a falcon.

Standing on the top of the city, Cao Ang is like a stone sculpture, just staring quietly in one direction.

And as the man who was identified by the guards as the enemy general poked his head out again to look at the scene in the city, the yellow scarf tied around his head was immediately exposed in Cao Ang's field of vision.

In an instant, Cao Ang's pupils shrank slightly.

next second.

He decisively let go of his right hand.

"call out!"

The arrow feathers made a sharp piercing sound.

Passing through the gap created by the two people in front, he flew straight to the battlefield at a teleport-like speed.

And the astonishing thing is.

Followed by Cao Ang's arrow.

The guard on the left was blown up by the breeze, just blocking the hair of the arrow tip.

Instantly broke into two pieces.

Half of the broken hair was like the ashes left after the vegetation was burned, and it was powerlessly falling down.

The power of an arrow has reached such a level!
How can the enemy general not die?

…………

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