King of Song

Chapter 712: Brilliant Fireworks
Three days was a great torment and test for He Mingxiang of Mozhou.

After discovering that the cavalry of the Liao Kingdom were heading towards Qingzhou, he became very anxious, but his troops were not many, and the rescue by dividing troops was a drop in the bucket and would not do much.

The situation was already very bad, and he didn't dare to cause any problems in Mozhou's defense, so he immediately passed the news to the generals who led the army, and at the same time contacted the generals of nearby counties.

If several of them joined forces, they would have some advantages in terms of strength, but unfortunately, another large Khitan army went south that afternoon, with a strength of almost 10. (actually not, [-] to [-])

The Khitans actually sent such a large army to the south, are they bound to win Qingzhou?When he thought of where the official house was, He Mingxiang was terrified besides terrified.

If this is the case, even if all the troops from several nearby states and counties are assembled, they will not be able to stop the pace of the Khitan cavalry.

For him, it was meaningless to rescue Qingzhou. Holding Mozhou and delaying the progress of the Khitan people would be the greatest success.

The Liao general who led this army was Yelujie, a remote Khitan royal clan with considerable military talent.After the Xianyong Rebellion, Yelujun focused on promoting and cultivating newcomers.

Although he had already suffered a defeat at the hands of the Song army a few days ago, this did not affect Yelujun's trust in him, and the task of leading the follow-up brigade of the Liao Kingdom fell on him.

Yelujun's greatest responsibility was actually to ensure the smooth flow of the back road. The Lord of Liao led an army of [-] to raid Qingzhou. If there was a mistake, the consequences would be disastrous.So if the raid fails, at least ensure that the retreat is smooth, and then think about it in the long run.

To be honest, Yelujie was very helpless with this arrangement of Liao Lord.How could the dignified emperor of a country personally lead troops as the vanguard to make an assault?Obviously, it is more appropriate to go to Qingzhou's affairs by himself, but he is the emperor, insists on his own opinion, as a subject, he can only obey the imperial edict, and then worry about the huge risks.

The top priority right now is to conquer Mozhou and ensure that the army can be successfully withdrawn from Qingzhou to Liao mainland via Mozhou and Waqiao Pass.

Among the three places in Guannan, Xiongzhou, that is, Waqiaoguan, is the strongest and the most difficult to capture, and it is now under their control.In the eyes of the Khitan people, Mozhou could be defeated more easily.Especially since it is relatively close to Waqiao Pass, they also brought a lot of siege weapons.

But Yelujie was wrong, the city he thought he could get at his fingertips, but he paid a heavy price.He Mingxiang, the guard of Mozhou, guarded desperately, facing the attack of the Khitans without the slightest fear.In two days, he withstood the crazy attack of the Khitans for two days.

As for the price, the [-] defenders in Mozhou had at least [-] young and middle-aged men who assisted in defending the city, and almost all of them were wiped out.The walls and land of Mozhou had been stained blood red. They tried their best to finally lose the top of the city.The remaining soldiers were not reconciled, and started street fighting with the Khitan people again, fighting to the death.

In the end, all men who could hold a knife fell into a pool of blood.He Mingxiang also died on the battlefield, even though he was dead, his eyes were still open, and he held a knife in his hand, making a full-on attack to kill the enemy.

Even the Khitan people who entered the city were quite moved when they saw this scene.Even if he is an enemy, he is definitely a hero, a person worthy of respect.

The nearly [-] elites of the Liao Kingdom were blocked for two days under the small city of Mozhou. This is an unimaginable shame.After ordering, the Khitan people were very angry. They couldn't imagine that the Song army could be so determined, and it shocked them so much.

The Liao army suffered heavy casualties and was very angry. Some people even proposed to massacre the city in retaliation.

Yelujie didn't do this, not necessarily because he was kind, but because he didn't have extra time to waste.The surviving people in Mozhou city were also red-eyed.He believed that if he dared to issue the order to massacre the city, these unarmed people would also put up a desperate resistance, which would still deal a heavy blow to the Khitan people.

The longer the delay, the Song army in Yingzhou would come to stop them. Even if there were not many people, they could still slow down their journey.After experiencing the Battle of Mozhou, Yelujie believed that even if he knew he would fail, the Song army would still risk their lives.This time, he finally witnessed the courage and backbone of the people of the Southern Dynasty.

The Lord of Liao was still in Qingzhou, and he didn't know what the situation was, so he didn't dare to delay.After leaving a part of the army to defend Mozhou, they immediately rushed to help Qingzhou.

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The situation of Yelujun is not good either. The attack for two consecutive days has failed, and the resistance of the people of the Song Dynasty is too tenacious.Although he knew the reason very well and felt it was reasonable, he still felt furious.A dream thing is right in front of you, but it is out of reach across a city wall. It is really itchy and even almost crazy.

He has already attacked at all costs, and the casualties of Khitan warriors are almost tens of thousands, and the mood of the soldiers is not very good. It is a very bad problem that the confidence is frustrated.

Tomorrow is the deadline. If you still can't capture Qingzhou City tomorrow, you must retreat.The Song troops from all walks of life must have received the news and rushed back to escort them. They will definitely run desperately. If they are dragged back by then, it will be a very bad situation.

Yelujun wants revenge, wants to become famous in one battle, and set an example for history, but the premise of all this is to live, and life must be cherished.

On the third day, can it be captured?The casualties of the Khitan people were so heavy, the casualties of the Song army must have been not small, and their strength was not large.Tomorrow's defense is definitely not as strong as the previous two days. This is their chance, their last chance to break through the city.

Yelujun was still a little apprehensive at first, but he didn't expect Yelujie to lead his army to arrive at dawn.With a large number of new troops joining, Yelujun was very excited and hoped to break the city.

Isn't this the beginning of tragedy?

Before dawn, Yelujun launched an attack on Qingzhou City.The city still resisted tenaciously, but it also paid an extremely heavy price.

Luo Jiancheng could hardly stand it anymore. If Zhao Zhao was not behind him, the soldiers persisted with the last ounce of courage, and Qingzhou might have been breached.

The city walls of Qingzhou were crumbling. After repelling an attack, the Song army at the head of the city was surprised to find that the Khitan army under the city was multiplying, at least more than [-].

This is a frightening fact, but Zhao Zhao, who witnessed everything, was extremely excited, and Yelu Jun really gave him a big gift.

Zhao Zhao gave an order, and Li Cheng hurried away immediately, and then there was a crackling sound, and colorful fireworks rose over Qingzhou!

The radiance was so bright that it even overwhelmed the morning star. The soldiers of the Song and Liao armies who were fighting saw this scene, their eyes widened.

"Soldiers hold on for a while, reinforcements will arrive soon, the enemy Khitan will be destroyed, and Yanyun will be recovered!" Zhao Zhao shouted from the top of the city, encouraging the morale of the soldiers.The brilliance of the fireworks and the sky-shattering sound were also excellent encouragement, and the morale of the Song army was greatly boosted for a while.

The situation in the Liao Kingdom is not very good. They don't know what kind of magical thing it is, and they are quite surprised to see the flashing light.Especially in such an age of believing in gods, the shocking power is very strong.The sound of fireworks exploding was also loud, and the war horses were frightened one after another, and the scene was a bit chaotic.

I don't know why, but when the colorful lights reflected on his face, Yelujun felt intense unease.

Soon, the uneasiness was verified.The Song army's catapults, which had been suspended for a long time, began to launch again.Yelujun didn't care, and it was not difficult to attack the top of the city despite some casualties.

But something unexpected happened. The stone that Song Jun ran out exploded in the sky and among the Liao Army crowd.A heat wave hit the face, countless iron filings, steel balls, and even stones split apart and hit the Khitan soldiers and horses, or shot directly into their bodies.

The Khitan people wailed everywhere, mixed with the sound of huge explosions, and the city of Qingzhou was in chaos.

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Forty miles outside Qingzhou City, at the edge of a hidden dense forest, Shi Jianfei paced back and forth, very anxious.

It was already the third day, and even though the official had ordered that he must not attack until the fireworks went off, he was still a little uneasy.Several times he wanted to lead the army to attack, but finally held back, but quietly dealt with the Khitan's probing horses, and gradually moved forward.

He was praying, praying that Cheongju would be safe and sound, and that the fireworks would appear as soon as possible.He didn't know what to say about this arrangement by the officials. From a military point of view, it was indeed a wonderful trick to lure the enemy, and the emperor of a country had enough temptation.

The Khitan people were really fooled, this is the best proof.

But the problem is that it is too dangerous, only 8000 people are left to face the attack of unknown Khitans.This move is really too dangerous, but the officials insisted that they had to take risks in order to lure the Liao army and fight an early decisive battle.

It is really admirable for officials to have such courage.But it is precisely because of such a good emperor that Song Zhongxing is just around the corner, so there should be no surprises.

Shi Jianfei was very nervous, and Di Yong was equally nervous. He knew exactly what this battle meant.

This time is the battle for the rise of the Song Dynasty, which has the same meaning for the Di family. Out of various considerations to protect Zhao Zhao, the information about Di Qing's life has not been announced, and a generation of heroes can only be a living dead.

It is indeed a pity that he cannot be on the battlefield, but his father is old after all, and Di Yong feels that this responsibility, as well as the heroism and glory of the family, should be borne by himself as a son.But before leaving, the most important thing my father told me was not to make any great military exploits, but to protect the safety of the official family.

After guarding silently for more than 20 years, now that this task has been passed on to him, Di Yong only feels a lot of pressure.The official family is now in Qingzhou, attracting the Liao army, but it is also dangerous.

Di Yong, who kept his father's advice in mind, really wanted to rush up, because it was a royal order, and he was afraid of ruining the official plan, so he could only circle around and worry about it.

It was already the third day, and the agreed time was within three days.

Di Yong has already begun to mobilize troops. After the sun rises, he will mobilize troops no matter whether the officials give a signal or not, even if it is against the imperial decree, he will not hesitate.

But no need, when the soldiers and horses were being rectified, a lieutenant shouted: "General, look!"

Di Yong turned his head and saw the fireworks in the sky in the distance, and then there was a faint roaring sound, shaking the world!
(End of this chapter)