The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 547 The Battle of Yizhou ([-])

Although Dong Shixiu is young.But it is martial arts.He fought Jiang Cai for seventy or eighty rounds.There is no winner or loser.

"This Jiang Cai is indeed the leader of the Polu Army. His marksmanship is exquisite. No wonder he is known as the number one expert in the Yangzhou Army." Dong Wenbing praised secretly.

"This Dong Shixiu is proficient in sword skills. He didn't show any flaws under Jiang Cai's spear. He is also a master." Li Tingzhi, Xie Daolin and other generals of the Song Army were also secretly amazed.

Guns come and knives come and go.It dazzled everyone.In the blink of an eye.The two cheered up.They fought for more than fifty rounds.But it is still evenly matched.Hard to distinguish.Jiang Cai fights up.With a wave of the spear.Hold Dong Shixiu's sword and said: "General Dong, you and I will go back to the battle separately. After changing the horses, we will fight for another [-] rounds."

Dong Shixiu was born with different talents.Excellent martial arts.After the skill is accomplished, it is rare to meet a master who is as close to his opponent as Jiang Cai.Immediately agreed: "Why not."

The two are about to change horses.But at the same time, the sound of war drums to withdraw troops sounded from both camps.Although the meaning is still unfinished.But it can only turn the horse's head.Respectively return to camp.

Wait for Jiang to return to the formation.Li Tingzhi stepped forward slightly.He said to Dong Wenbing: "General Dong. Today is a battle. You and I will not be able to decide the outcome. Tomorrow morning, I will lead the army to attack the city. There is not much time left for you and your Han subordinates. It is good to think about it. Since ancient times Since then. How many traitors will end up well. They will only leave a thousand years of infamy. They will remain infamous for thousands of years."

The word "traitor" comes from the Qing Dynasty.It has not yet appeared in this era.But the meaning can be easily seen from the literal.Li Tingzhi, who learned this term from me, scolded Dong Wenbing in public for the first time not to be a traitor with a long history of infamy.This made Dong Wenbing feel a lot of thoughts.Although the face remains the same.But always seems to feel a little restless.

compared to yesterday.The camp of the Northern Expeditionary Army advanced more than 30 miles.After returning to the camp.Li Tingzhi said: "General Xie, Xia Shuai. Then Dong Wenbing is good at running the army. His army is well-organized and full of murderous spirit. You can tell at a glance that they are elite soldiers who have experienced many battles. If there is no firearms to help, even if our army captures Yizhou .It will also lose troops and lose generals.”

Xie Daolin smiled and said: "That's right. Since the artillery was used in siege warfare, no matter how strong the city wall is, it won't last long. Once the city gate is broken, the enemy will have only one way to retreat."

the next day.Li Tingzhi led a large number of Song troops to Yizhou again.In the middle are the infantry soldiers of the two compartments.The Polu army was divided into two.Together with the only cavalry army in the Eastern Route Army, it is listed on both sides of the army.The soldiers of the Royal Forest Army were mixed with the infantry.

Dong Wenbing and others on the city wall silently watched Song Jun in the distance.

Since following Kublai Khan 16 years ago.Dong Wenbing has always been siege.Destroy Dali.Attack the Southern Song Dynasty.Put down the chaos of Li Fen.Later, he guarded Shandong for several years.Li Tingzhi, the famous general of the Song Dynasty, could only defend with all his strength.Unable to attack.Now it's putting the cart before the horse.Learn the consistent tactics of the Song Army.Relying on the city for defense.Wait for an opportunity to counterattack.

"Father commander. Today's Song army is more than double that of yesterday. It seems that they are going to attack the city."

Dong Wenbing nodded.Turning around, he said: "Shixiu. Pass down the order. All troops are on alert. Get rolling stones, lumber, rams and other defensive tools ready."

"Dong Shuai. Look quickly. What is Song Jun doing?" Dong Wenyong said suddenly.

Dong Wenbing hurriedly looked down.I saw Song Jun separating left and right.Twenty straight iron pipes were exposed in the middle.

"Could it be that this is artillery." Dong Wenbing muttered involuntarily.Although I haven't seen the artillery with my own eyes.But as a senior general of the Yuan army.Dong Wenbing naturally knew.Among the firearms of the Song Army, the artillery is the most powerful.The shape of these iron pipes in front of us is exactly the same as the artillery artwork provided by the Privy Council.

"Li Tingzhi's department also has artillery." Dong Wen said in surprise.

Dong Wenbing's heart sank.A bad premonition arises spontaneously.

As the commander-in-chief of the Yuan Army's East Route Army.Dong Wenbing is both civil and military.He is calm.Always quite self-aware.The most elite central army in the DPRK is dominated by Mongolian and Semu cavalry.In front of the firearms of the Song army, they were also defeated steadily.There is little resistance.Not to mention the Eastern Route Army, which is weaker than the Central Route Army.

"Literature."

"The end is here."

"You go out of the city immediately. Lead three thousand fine cavalry. Charge the enemy's central army. Hope to stop the firing of its artillery."

After Dong Wenyong left.Tian Yingdu whispered: "Dong Shuai. The Song Army's artillery is 250 steps away from my city wall. This is already beyond the range of bows and arrows. Can the artillery..."

"General Tian. I know what you mean. According to the news from the Privy Council of Dadu, the artillery of the Song army can reach a range of more than 300 paces."

"Three hundred steps." Tian Yingdu said in surprise.

The cavalry of the Yuan army moved quickly.Under the leadership of Dong Wenyong, a cavalry army that had been waiting inside the city gate rushed out of the city gate one after another.

When I saw the gate of Yizhou City open.Xie Daolin, who reacted quickly, immediately ordered: "Mr. Zhang. The musketeers are ready."

The officers and soldiers of the Royal Forest Army immediately stepped forward after receiving the order.Line up and stand by.The infantry soldiers who were mixed in all retreated.

"Musket." Dong Wenbing vaguely saw it.Thousands of sergeants holding muskets appeared in the Song army formation.This moment.Dong Wenbing suddenly felt his head was about to explode.empty.

"Two hundred steps, 150 steps. 120 steps." When Xie Daolin counted to 120 steps.Zhang Shijie waved his right hand.The order to fire was given.It also takes a few breaths of time from ignition to launch.When the Yuan army's forward troops advanced another fifty or sixty steps.The guns went off.

The sound of "Boom, Boom, Boom" made Dong Wen's heart startled.Immediately there was smoke everywhere.The neighing of war horses was everywhere.Most of the soldiers rushing to the front fell from their horses one after another.

The Mongolian Eastern Route Army has seen the power of throwing bombs.But it was the first time to see musket shooting.The military discipline of the Eastern Route Army is strict.Although everyone is shocked.But the order to withdraw troops was not heard.Forge ahead bravely.

The soldiers of the Royal Forest Army who had gone through several battles did not panic.Although seeing the Yuan army getting closer.Fire, reload, and pull the trigger in an orderly manner according to the procedure.Occasionally, someone from the Yuan army at the front rushed within [-] or [-] steps of the Song army.But under the intensive fire of thousands of muskets.Died unexpectedly.Dong Wenbing saw that his cavalry could not charge into the enemy's formation at all.I was also worried about Song Jun's throwing bombs.He had to order: "Beat the drums and withdraw the troops."

At this time.Twenty artillery pieces have already been prepared.Seeing the retreat of the Yuan army.The Imperial Forest Army soldiers in the middle immediately prostrated themselves on the ground.Give up the artillery position.

Xie Daolin pointed to the city gate in front of him and said, "The Artillery Battalion. Target. Yizhou City Gate. Fire."

The sound of artillery was deafening.In an instant, all the voices on the battlefield were annihilated.Those Yuan army cavalry who had not yet had time to retreat to the city quickly separated left and right.Under the command of Dong Wenyong and other generals.Take a detour.

After half an hour of continuous shelling.Seeing the incomplete city wall, Li Tingzhi said: "Two or three more rounds at most. The gate of Yizhou City will be destroyed by our army's magic weapon."

At this time.Xie Daolin has also issued an order to stop shooting.He smiled and said, "Marshal Li. This is the power of artillery."

Li Tingzhi is in a good mood.Ordered: "The artillery barracks. The rest of the armies slowly retreat. Break the army."

Xia Guidao: "It seems that the siege warfare will be completely changed in the future. The attacker will no longer sacrifice more soldiers as the price."

"En. Your majesty is wise. It is my great fortune to be able to invent such a powerful firearm. Our army is going to take Yizhou City. It is just around the corner." Li Tingzhi seemed quite excited.After laughing, the topic changed.Said to Xia Song. "General Xia Song. Order the scout battalion. Select a few capable people. Go to Dadu and Jinan respectively. Say that General Dong Wenbing is unwilling to be a traitor. Conspire with our army. In the battle of Yizhou, retreat without a fight. "

Xia Song said: "Yes. Commander. The last general will make arrangements."

An hour later.In the handsome mansion of Yizhou City.

Dong Wenbing said to several of his confidant generals: "Li Tingzhi's department not only has fireballs, but also guns and artillery. According to the destructive power of the artillery fire. I estimate that it will take a few days. The city gate will be broken. By then. I Should the army carry out street fighting in the city, or withdraw to the north.”

It was Tian Yingdu who said first: "Dong Shuai. If there is a street fight, it will definitely be a bitter battle. The outcome is hard to know. What's more, in front of firearms. Marshal Ashu's central army also chose to retreat. Therefore, the general thinks. Return to Jinan Mansion. Make plans again."

Tian Yingdu is cunning and scheming.He is also loyal to Dong Wenbing.Most of what he said was for Dong Wenbing's consideration.To know.As a general in the court.The strength of his men is the real guarantee of his status in the court.

As for the Yuan Dynasty, it is also good.Even Mongolia.It doesn't seem to have anything to do with him.This view of Tian Yingdu may represent the views of most northern Han people.For these Han people living in the north.The Song Dynasty is already a hundred years ago.And as a Han Chinese.After all, it is impossible to have a sense of belonging to Jin and Meng.so.No matter who is in power.Protect yourself first.Fang is the right way.

These generals present are all Dong Wenbing's cronies.They are also Han Chinese.Naturally agree with Tian Yingdu's suggestion.

Dong Wenbing also had the idea of ​​preserving his strength in his heart.Although Emperor Kublai Khan of the Yuan Dynasty attached great importance to him.When depriving Han Shihou of his power three years ago.Only Dong's lineage has not been touched.But because they are Han Chinese.Inevitably there will be such a day.undeniable.Tian Yingdu's plan is completely feasible.Since Ah Shu's middle army can do this.The East Route Army also had reasons to withdraw.

Hesitation, contradiction.The emperor has always favored the Dong family.Just keep your strength.Regardless of the country and the country.This does not seem to be Dong Wenbing's behavior.

Think for a long time.Dong Wenbing finally waved his hands and said: "Generals, you should step down first. Let me think about it for myself."