Stunning weapon

After discussing with his lieutenant general, Zhang Li felt that this method was feasible, and even became a little complacent. After a long while, he finally set the time at night, because the goal during the day was too big, and it must be The dust billowed up like thick smoke. Let alone a surprise attack, they would simply tell the Zhenzhou garrison that there was a situation here. As long as the opponent sent a team of archers to shoot one by one, the number of heads would be enough to send them away. .

But at night, Zhang Li realized that the reality was far from what he had imagined. Not to mention the surrounding frozen soil, it was very difficult to dig out the fine soil, and it was necessary to grind away those clods that were as frozen as stones. , It is very unrealistic to just throw the soil down. The thrown soil is blown by the strong wind, and the direction is completely deviated. Many fine soils are gone with the wind, and only small stones can fall to the designated place. , Moreover, tonight the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, leaving too much at once, the dust and smoke are full, and it is too easy to be discovered.

Zhang Li sat down annoyed, waved his hands, and signaled the soldiers to stop their movements, then called the lieutenant over, and said, "It seems that thinking is too easy."

The lieutenant also showed bitterness, and said: "If I thought about it yesterday, it might be much easier."

"It's useless to say that, what should we do now?" Zhang Li said depressingly.

The deputy general thought for a while and said, "Sand grains should have a better effect than dust, and it's easier to land on the ground. Now, if you can find sand grains, it will be easy to handle."

Zhang Li pondered for a while, then nodded, and said: "Then let's do this, damn it, I don't believe it anymore, I have seen Zhenzhou, so there is nothing I can do."

Afterwards, the two acted separately, Zhang Li organized manpower to select local materials, while the deputy general went to find places with sand. In this way, after another two days, when the dry food could no longer hold on, they finally got their wish. Everything is laid out.

Looking at the thick "sand cushion" piled up below, Zhang Li grinned. Immediately, with an order, the Xiliang army rolled down the mountain like dumplings. There are still wounded and dead, but they are already within the tolerable level. The so-called kindness does not command soldiers. Although Zhang Li is not cold-blooded, this accidental casualty still cannot shake his determination.

Four days later, on a cold night, Zhang Li was already standing in the mountains at the bottom of the cliff, looking at Zhenzhou City in the distance, with a serious face, he turned his head, and said to the soldiers: "Brothers, success or failure is the same No, only today. Do you know what those soldiers who have been fighting outside all year round say about you? They say that you are a flock of sheep, a bunch of fools. In their eyes, you are not worthy of being called men, let alone soldiers. You are a disgrace to Xiliang soldiers..."

As soon as Zhang Li's words came out, the faces of these imperial guards were a little worried. They were not completely ignorant of these words. In fact, they also understood that the imperial guards had always been regarded as the weakest army in Xiliang, because they had no actual combat experience. , The military competitions every year are just a formality, no one is really strict with them, even if Mo Xiaochuan has made reforms and changed the training items, this cannot be changed.

However, they can ignore what people say behind their backs, and now they are directly said in person, and this person is also their coach, which makes their self-esteem a little unbearable, and many people start to whisper.

Before their voices of discussion expanded, Zhang Li said loudly: "To tell you the truth, this general also views it in the same way."

After Zhang Li said this, the soldiers of the imperial army were in an uproar, but Zhang Li immediately said: "But, that was before, since you followed Lao Tzu, we set off together, just like conquering girls, we conquered the girls behind us." When I was in the mountains, I no longer think that way. I think that you are also men, and you are no worse than other people. However, I saw it, but others didn't know. Those who followed the emperor, Kou Yilang and Han It is because the guys stationed in Tubo are probably waiting to see your jokes, and also waiting to see Lao Tzu's jokes. Because they don't believe you, and they don't believe that the general can kill a flock of sheep. Become a tiger and wolf, but I just don’t believe this. I believe you can do it. They didn’t see how we climbed the mountain, but I want them to see how we took down Zhenzhou City. No mother For those of you, just follow me and show them, let them all shut up their stinking mouths, so that when I see Kou Yilang, I can stand up straight and say that my brothers are no worse than his. Can you guys son?"

"Yes……"

"Can it be done?"

"can……"

Tens of thousands of people shouted in unison, the sound was deafening, and it was very astonishing in the night.The deputy general's complexion changed slightly, and he lowered his voice and said in Zhang Li's ear: "General, are you doing this well? I'm afraid it will alarm the defenders of Zhenzhou, our surprise attack..."

Zhang Li chuckled lightly, and said, "It's okay, there's no need to hide now. If those people in Zhenzhou find out, it will only confuse them." After finishing speaking, he suddenly raised his voice and shouted Said: "Siege the city!"

With an order, the soldiers of the imperial army, who were suffocated by Zhang Li's words, began to carry simple ladders and frantically moved towards the city of Zhenzhou.

Although the city of Zhenzhou City is not like those big cities, the walls are high and thick, but it is also an important town, and it is not easy to capture there. The reason why Zhang Li is confident is that they came in a surprise attack, and they will catch the Zhenzhou defenders by surprise. The second reason is that Li Yishan transferred a large number of defenders from Zhenzhou to Cong Town. Zhenzhou's troops were empty, and the remaining large soldiers were mostly heavy soldiers responsible for transporting supplies. Compared with those elites who fought in hundreds of battles, the level of these people may not be comparable to that of the Xiliang Forbidden Army.

Seeing the soldiers of the imperial army rushing forward frantically, they put the ladder on the city wall and began to climb with their weapons in their hands. At this time, Zhenzhou City was already in chaos, with drums and thunder, but the soldiers guarding the city did not organize effectively. After getting up, coupled with the suppression of the Xiliang army's archers, the Xiliang army quickly climbed to the top of the city, and the two sides fought.

At this time, the quality of the soldiers on both sides was revealed. Those whose luggage was temporarily transferred to fill up the number of people were basically not the opponents of the Xiliang Army, and were cut to pieces. The elites of the Southern Tang Dynasty left by Li Yishan Although the number was very small, the Xiliang army was temporarily unable to attack and was completely suppressed.

However, their numbers were still too small. Under Zhang Li's command, the Xiliang army quickly opened the city gate, and the army rushed in. These elites of the Southern Tang Dynasty were gradually unable to catch up, and most of them died on the spot.

This offensive and defensive battle didn't last long. After a fierce battle in the middle of the night, by dawn, the entire Zhenzhou was under the control of the Xiliang Army.Zhang Li couldn't help laughing out loud, but he was also very fortunate in his heart. Fortunately, Li Yishan was careless, and fortunately he got lost this time and found a road that was not considered a road. Come out and attack all the way, I am afraid that the result will not be so optimistic. With the defensive Southern Tang Army, they can organize effective resistance, and even move reinforcements from Dingzhou. At that time, I want to take the town. Zhoucheng must be extremely difficult.

This battle allowed the soldiers of the imperial army to understand themselves more. When the elites of the Southern Tang Dynasty faced them, even though the numbers were very different, they never retreated. Everyone was able to count as three. If it weren't for the absolute advantage in numbers, they would not be the opponents of these people at all.

The first thing Zhang Lizai did when he stood down in Zhenzhou was to check the grain storage. He was also taken aback when he saw it. He didn't expect there to be so much.With these rations, his people are not afraid of going hungry anymore, but this also makes it difficult for Zhang Li.It is impossible for him to take this food away, but if he keeps it, he is afraid that something will happen and it will be taken away by the people of Nantang.

Originally, Zhang Li planned to burn all the grain, leaving only the rations for his own people, but when he saw the granaries that looked like hills, he felt a little bit reluctant.During the year of farming, Zhang Li deeply understood the truth of hard-won food.

After thinking for a long time, Zhang Li finally decided to burn a part and hide a part secretly.It can be considered deceptive.

While Zhang Li captured Zhenzhou, Kou Yilang also started to attack Li Yishan. However, Li Yishan's defense was very tight, and Kou Yilang attacked for three days without any effect.The two sides have hurt each other, but there is not much progress.

At this time, Southern Tang learned that Kou Yilang and Han were forming an army, and stepped up their offensive against Jingzhou. However, Han Cheng desperately resisted, and for a while, Southern Tang did not gain any advantage.

All of a sudden, the war between Liaozhou and Qinzhou was on the verge of breaking out, and the entire border between Xiliang and Southern Tang became a mess.Only Mo Xiaochuan's side seemed to be the calmest.