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On the top of the city wall of Anshan Post Office, the alarm gongs sounded urgently, and the sound of "dang-dang-dang-dang" sounded so urgently that it spread to every corner of the city.

Inside the barracks, there were Jianlu prisoners jumping out everywhere. Some of them were in disheveled clothes and helmets, and some came out barefoot without even having time to put on their shoes. Everyone had a look of panic on their faces and turned to look at the city over there.

The Ming army was going to attack Anshan Posthouse. Almost all the prisoners knew that this day would come sooner or later. But they really didn't want to, and they met them on this day. Those Jianlu soldiers who arrived on duty immediately hurried to the top of the city. Some wanted to increase the thickness of the troops at the top of the city, while others were busy carrying defensive equipment.

General Jianlu also rushed to the top of the city. When he looked up to the south, he could already see a large group of cavalry coming this way. After fighting for such a long time, the Jianlu soldiers at this time were more or less able to distinguish the Ming army's affiliation from their flags. They were horrified to find that among the cavalry that came over, there was the Ning Army, the Ming Dynasty's strongest new army, and even the Dongjiang Army. The dust that covered the sky and the sun showed the huge number of this army.

"Hurry, hurry, report to Liaoyang immediately. The Ming army is attacking in large numbers. The number is about...about fifty thousand!" General Jianlu ordered his men in a panic. He hesitated slightly when estimating the number of Ming troops, but finally decided A number was quoted.

At this moment, the cavalry of the Ming Dynasty had already arrived, scattered in all directions, monitoring the movement on the top of the Anshan Post Castle. Some cavalry even galloped near the moat, shouting strangely and shooting arrows at the top of the city. Just like Jianlu back then, he shamelessly humiliated Guan Ning's army hiding in the city outside the city. The riding skills of these Ming troops were quite impressive. Although they wore uniforms that were exactly the same as those of the Ming troops, the Jianlu at the top of the city knew that these people must have come from the grasslands!

Behind the cavalry, there is a car camp, with sidecars connected front and back, like a long snake, swimming towards Anshan Posthouse. As for the sidecar, there was no cover, and large artillery pieces were exposed. Those among the Jianlu who had rich war experience immediately turned pale as soon as they saw those artillery pieces and exclaimed: "Hongyi cannon!"

The Hongyi Cannon is the longest-range and most powerful artillery they have ever seen. It's just that in the past, the Ming army used the Hongyi cannon to defend the city, but now, the cannons are brought here one after another just to bombard the immovable city.

Originally, they were reassured because Anshan Posthouse was easy to defend but difficult to attack and had an impregnable defense system. But at this moment, when they saw so many Hongyi cannons being transported, all of them suddenly felt unsure.

What is the most resentful thing about Jianlu at this time? That's definitely a firearm! It's the Hongyi Cannon! In the past, they didn't care much about firearms, and even often laughed at them. They have no fear at all against the matchlock guns of the Ming Dynasty. A false attack can attract the shooting of the Ming army musketeers, and then reloading is troublesome. As long as the cavalry charges, they can beat the opponent to pieces. .

But now, the Ming army used Hongyi artillery to attack the city. This overbearing siege method changed the shape of the war. The only effective way to deal with it is artillery versus artillery. However, there were no Hongyi cannons in Jianlu's hands, and there were even very few general cannons. Those who had experienced the Gaizhou War once again weighed the gap in the capabilities of the artillery between the two sides, and suddenly they no longer felt safe at all.

Today, the city gates are still blocked, and they don't even have a chance to leave the city to attack the Ming army's artillery camp, so they can only be beaten passively. The Jianlu on the top of the city all had earth-colored faces, and they could only watch helplessly as the Ming army's carriage camp came closer, even closer. Then he calmly selected the artillery position, and began to move the Hongyi cannon in an orderly manner and set up the artillery position.

At this time, almost all the Jianlu on the city were attracted by the Hongyi cannons, and few paid attention to the Ming army that was still coming. Because they knew that the greatest threat to Anshan Posthouse was these Hongyi cannons. But even if they knew this, there was nothing they could do.

"Damn it, whoever has a stupid mind asked us to block the city gate!"

On the top of the city, Jianlu would curse and curse in a low voice from time to time. For them, the bravery of the past still remains in their bones. In this situation, instead of being beaten passively without being able to fight back, it would be better to rush out of the city and fight the Ming army in the field.

"Quick, quick, report to Liaoyang. The Ming army has brought at least a dozen Hongyi cannons. The Anshan Posthouse is in danger!" General Jianlu panicked and hurriedly sent a messenger to Liaoyang.

Outside the city, groups of Ming soldiers almost filled Jianlu's field of vision. Of course, this is related to the fact that the open space in front of Anshan Posthouse is not wide. The Ming army behind them couldn't get up, so they had to stop and camp on the spot. The number of Ming troops is truly endless.

The Ming army artillerymen at Anshan Posthouse didn't even take a break and were busy at the artillery position. Red barbarian cannons were lined up one after another, with their dark muzzles facing the city head. The prisoners on the south city head were all terrified. General Jianlu also realized something and quickly ordered that only a small number of people remain on the top of the city, while the rest of the troops hid behind the city wall.

A stone's throw away from the Anshan Posthouse, the Ming soldiers who had been prepared long ago took tools such as hoes and calmly began digging soil, obviously preparing to fill in the moat. Behind these Ming troops, groups of infantry were resting. Various simple ladders were placed beside them, and large equipment such as ladder trucks were being assembled.

All this indicates that the Ming army will not rest and will attack the city in one go.

The flag of the Ming army was just behind the artillery battalion. Groups of Ming soldiers surrounded their generals and pointed at the city. Judging from the flags, it turned out that there were Cao Bianjiao from the New Army, Cao Wenzhao from the Guan Ning Army, and the tall, unusually eye-catching Governor Denglai of the Ming Dynasty.

Among them, Cao Bianjiao even drove his horse closer, pointed at the city head and moat, and then returned to say something. Cao Wenzhao of the Guanning Army, who was known to all the Jianlu, also drove his horse over to check nearby, and then went back to talk to the Denglai governor. During this time, he did not take the Jianlu on top of the city seriously at all, or He said that he simply ignored the Jianlu on top of the city.

Not long after, the artillery positions were set up, and the Jianlu who stayed on top of the city watched with fear as the Ming army over there loaded the Hongyi cannon. Even laymen like them can tell at a glance that the Ming army artillerymen are very skilled in their movements, and they even use some tools to readjust the height of the Hongyi cannon. They look very powerful at a glance.

Some of the younger Jianlu's legs shook involuntarily.

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