Hou Qinu held the thick log and chased it all the way. Soon they rushed down the city wall. A part of Yuan Jun's soldiers fled to the city. Part of it was blocked in the city gate cave. Hou Qinu was not polite. Swivel up the log. See one knock one. See two knock one pair. The log is thick and long. He can reach others. Others can't reach him. Only passively beaten. The inside of the city gate was soon full of bloody corpses. Until Han Yong brought someone to kill. Hou Qinu left a sentence, "I leave it to you here." Turned back and killed in the city.
Seeing this killer finally left. The Yuan Jun soldiers remaining in the city gate had no intention of resisting. Threw the knives and guns in their hands one after another. Kneeling to beg down. Han Yong ordered the gate to be opened. While sending someone to catch up to assist Hou Qinu.
Daling can only be regarded as an average county seat. according to rules. There should be 1,500 defenders in the city. But here is the hinterland of Taiyuan County. There is no war at all. Even thieves are very rare. then. The county magistrate Gao Jinzheng had some distant relatives with Bingzhou Mu Gaogan. So I ate the empty salary. The actual number of posts is only more than 800 people. Xianbei has been making a lot of noise recently. Gao Jin was also frightened. Seven or eight hundred people were recruited and assigned to four sects. but. He is still not willing to make up the post.
But the county magistrate is the county magistrate after all. Gao Jin's first reaction when he heard the enemy attack was that these people could not be Xianbei. It is probably Liu Xin's army to the south. Or the bandits around. But there are not too many thieves in Taiyuan County. Liu Xin's army is more likely. Can't help but say. Gao Jin's judgment is very accurate. The next decision made by Gao Jin was even more wise.
Gao Jin did not intend to command the army to counterattack at all. Instead, he immediately ordered the servants to set up a few carriages. Packed up the gold and silver. Take a few wives and concubines. Out of the county office in a hurry. Go to the north gate. His reason is simple. Now that Liu Xin's army has arrived here. Then the counties to the south must have fallen. There are only a few hundred people in his hands. In any case, he could not hold Daling City. He sent two hundred reinforcements just now. I just want to delay the enemy's movements a little bit. Buy enough time for your escape.
unfortunately. Hou Qinu blocked the news. In the case of tight troops. Half of the troops were still guarded outside the three gates in the east, north, and west. When Gaojin's convoy came to the north gate. When the soldiers were ordered to open the city gate. The Han soldiers lying in ambush outside the city suddenly rushed in.
Gao Jin just wanted to escape for his life. So he didn't bring many guards. Instead, people were notified that the army in the city would gather at the county government. The purpose is to attract the enemy. So that I can escape calmly. result. There were only a few dozen soldiers with him. Was quickly chopped off. Even Gao Jin himself became a ghost under the sword.
The battle in the city did not last long. The soldiers defending the city received Gao Jin's order. Most of them are concentrated near the county government. Excluding those who died at the South Gate and guarding the other three gates. And remove some temporary desertions. There are only more than four hundred people left. After the conscripted minhu learned that the people who had attacked the city were not Xianbei. Suddenly the birds and beasts were scattered. The number of Yuan Jun was actually less than the Han army entering the city. There is no suspense about failure.
Destroyed the defenders near the county government. Han Yong quickly divided his troops to the other three gates. And organized soldiers to appease the people in the city. Eliminate the remnants of the enemy. For the defender. Hou Qinu was not good at it. This is Han Yong's strengths. and so. Now the command of Daling City has been handed over to Han Yong. This is something that has been decided before departure.
Hou Qinu also didn't take the time to rest according to their usual practice. Instead, they took the special forces to serve as voluntary porters. Move all kinds of defensive equipment to the top of the city. Hou Qinu's special "weapon" also returned to where it should be. It's just that the original yellowish-brown log is now red and white. The red is blood. The white ones are brains. It can be seen how bloody the killing was just now.
The city gradually returned to calm. The people also dared to go out of their homes. Ding Zhuangs were gathered again. Just now, he was still helping Yuan Jun fight against the civil servants of the Han army. Now he is helping the Han army repair the city wall. but. The gates of Daling did not open normally like Jiexiu and Wuxian. It prohibits anyone from entering or leaving. The reason is simple. Because the Xianbei are about to fight over. The same reason. Minzhuang in the city worked extremely hard.
Han Yong and his soldiers did not change into Yuan Jun's attire. It is already at the forefront. The protection level of the Han army armor is more than one grade higher than Yuan Jun's armor. Giving up high-level protection in order to confuse the enemy completely outweighs the gain.
At the same time Hou Qinu and Han Yong conquered Daling City. The army stationed in Jiexiu and Wuxian areas also began to move. Gao Shun led a team to kill Pingzhou City in Xihe County. However, Zhang Liao led another team to go straight to Zhongdu City in the northeast of Wu County. Because I don’t know if Hou Qinu and Han Yong succeeded in their attack on Daling City. Therefore, Zhang Liao did not rush to send reinforcements to Daling.
The battle against Pingzhou and Zhongdu fought almost simultaneously. And it's a real storm. In order to grab speed. Even the trebuchet was of no use during the siege. The soldiers held up a long ladder. Shouting and rushing to the city wall. The city is like rain. The crossbowmen under the city also reflexed mercilessly.
The two small county towns did not cause much trouble to the Han army. but. The screaming shouts of killing spread far away. The other counties must have known about the war that took place here. then. After Zhang Liao captured Zhongdu. Did not stop at all. Continue to command north. Take the Jingling directly.
Jingling County had already received the news that the Han army had attacked Zhongdu. The county magistrate sent a flying horse to ask for help in Taiyuan. While recruiting civilians to strengthen the city defense. but. The county magistrate was lucky. I don't think the Han army will come over so soon. and so. The work is done without rush or slowness. When the Han army appeared under the Jingling City. Many defensive equipment in the city are not yet in place. Zhang Liao took the Jingling City almost effortlessly.
at this time. The scout sent to Daling also brought back news. Daling City was already under the control of Hou Qinu and Han Yong. Zhang Liao received the report. Can't help but be overjoyed. Three thousand cavalry were divided. Let Li Wei take it to Daling. Another thousand infantry also boarded the fleet of small fishing boats. The goal is also Daelung. Zhang Liao himself decided to lead the army to move forward. Conquered Qixian.
Qi County is a large county in Taiyuan County. The city wall is taller than the other counties. Moreover, a separate moat was dug. the most important is. Qi County magistrate Ji Ke is a serious guy. He learned the news that the Han army had attacked Zhongdu. Began to enlist the civil servants. Strengthen the city defense. And none of his 1,500 soldiers are vacant. The rolling logs and rubbing stones used to defend the city are also available.
When Zhang Liao led his troops to the town of Qixian County. It's almost dusk. The previous counties have played too easily. Let Zhang Liao treat Yuan Jun extremely contemptuously. Facing this small city. He didn't even think about it. He directly ordered the siege.
With the "dongdongdong" war drum sounded. The soldiers of the Han army rushed towards Qixian Town. Until the moat. No movement was seen on the wall. Zhang Liao frowned. Faintly feel that something is wrong. But the Han army moved quickly. The soldiers in front have erected a long ladder over the moat. At this time, if Mingjin retreats. Morale will be a big blow. Zhang Liao decided to look again.
The best way to break through the moat is of course to set up a floating bridge. But it takes time and effort. And this method of using long ladders directly on both sides of the moat is much simpler. but. This approach also has its drawbacks. If the moat is wide enough. This method is useless. Simultaneously. The soldiers must undergo long-term training. Only then can it pass freely on the long ladder. Facing Qixian City is not a wide moat. The soldiers of the Han army obviously chose the most direct method.
Just when the front team of the Han army reached the middle of the long ladder. Suddenly there was a clapper in the city. The head of Qixian town where no one was visible just now. Suddenly many archers appeared. Flying arrows are like locusts. Shoot directly at the Han soldiers on the long ladder.
The long ladder is narrow. The soldiers could not dodge above. Only striving forward. Although they are equipped with the best armor. There is also shield cover. But Yuan Jun was condescending. Many Han soldiers were still shot and wounded. Some soldiers fell in the moat halfway through. A red blood mist appeared in the river.
Seeing his soldiers fall continuously. Zhang Liao gritted his teeth. Say loudly: "Bring the drumsticks."
he knows. In this dilemma, we must persist even more. If you choose Mingjin. Those soldiers who rushed halfway probably never hoped to return. Zhang Liao personally beat the drum of war. The morale of the Han army was immediately boosted. The soldiers rushed forward desperately. The real one is going to succeed.
suddenly. The drum of war was also blasted on the head of the city. It was the Qixian County Magistrate who beat the drums. With this drumbeat. Suddenly many rolling logs and rubbing stones were pushed down from the top of the city. He also poured a can of gold juice with white mist and smell. Golden juice is very vicious. It's actually boiling human waste. Not only will it cause burns if it gets on the body. And it is poisonous. It is difficult to cure. It takes some effort to push the boulders. And it doesn't even need to be laborious to pour gold juice. It can be done by simply pulling a civilian.
Despite the heavy casualties. But the Han soldiers bravely rushed to the town of Qixian. The long ladder was also erected on the city wall. The crossbowmen rushed across the moat. Under the cover of a large shield, it shot back towards the head of the city. From time to time there were screams from above and below the city.
The battle against Qixian was fought from before dusk until dark. The Han army organized five consecutive attacks. Inflicted huge casualties of nearly a thousand people. But Qixian City is still in the hands of Yuan Jun. Zhang Liao did not retreat. Ordered to light up the night battle.
the sixth time. Finally, more than 20 soldiers climbed to the head of Qixian County. But the follow-up troops failed to keep up in time. The more than twenty warriors who stood on the head of the city were finally outnumbered. All died heroically.
Left and right persuaded: "General. Soldiers are tired from afar. It looks like today and night. It's better to stop the troops for the time being. We will fight again tomorrow."
Zhang Liao shook off his brocade robe. Lifting the knife and shouting: "No. I can't take Qixian town. I promise not to accept soldiers."