It wasn't until the city gate slammed shut behind them, blocking countless enemy troops behind them, and it was confirmed that they were safe, then the more than a hundred tiger and leopard knights who had narrowly escaped death became weak and fell from their horses to the ground one after another. Fortunately, there were many people guarding the area. When they saw them falling, they hurriedly stepped forward to help them, so that they did not suffer any more injuries.
The battle just now was too dangerous and too painful. If Dong Ping hadn't led his troops to rescue them in time at the last moment, if it had been any later, these hundreds of cavalrymen would have died in the heavy siege of the Wu army. At this time, Panasonic was strong, and everyone only felt pain and numbness, but they didn't even have the strength to stand up.
In fact, not only these ordinary cavalry, but also the two generals Yue Fei and Lin Chong also needed help to get off the ground safely from their horses. They also had dozens of wounds, large and small, and were stained with their own and the enemy's blood. famous. But after landing and standing firm, the two of them straightened their backs, looked firmly at the street behind them, and saluted: "General, I will see you at the end of the day."
It wasn't until this moment that everyone realized that Sun Tu came with his men with a solemn expression, and they all stepped forward to salute, regardless of the fact that their armor was still on. Dong Ping even hesitated for a moment and then said with some uneasiness: "Please give me permission to punish me for my crime. It was because I sent the troops too late, causing many soldiers to die in the battle..."
Sun Tu stepped forward first and helped Lin Chong and Yue Fei upright. Then he came to him and supported him: "What crime did you have? I saw everything just now, and the time you chose to attack was the most important." It's only appropriate. If it's too early, it will only put more people in danger. It is a great achievement to rescue the brothers of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry now. And you-" As he said, he looked at the Ximen defenders in front of him: " You all have meritorious service, and I will judge your merits and reward you when the time comes."
After calming the morale of the soldiers, Sun Tucai looked at the wounded cavalry soldiers sincerely: "But the first victory today is our Tiger and Leopard Cavalry! You are worthy of being the sharp sword of our Shandong Army. This battle defeated our Shandong soldiers." His majesty and majesty, just this one battle is enough to make the rebels outside the city afraid, and they will not dare to look down on us again! The tiger and leopard cavalry are majestic!"
With his last loud shout, the remaining soldiers of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, who were still downcast but immersed in the sorrow of countless brothers dying outside the city, suddenly lifted their spirits. No matter how serious their injuries were, they all puffed up their chests, their eyes became determined again, and they immediately shouted loudly: "The Tigers and Leopards are mighty! The Shandong Army is victorious!"
Soon, the shout spread, and the soldiers of the west gate defenders beside them also followed suit. The shouts spread far away, and then spread to other places. In an instant, the east gate defenders and the south gate defenders , and the Shandong Army officers and soldiers stationed in other important places in Changshu City also raised their weapons and shouted loudly: "The tiger and leopard cavalry are mighty, the Shandong Army is victorious!"
The roars from all directions gathered together, and the mighty roars soared straight into the sky, seeming to shatter the large dark clouds gathering above their heads. When the sound reached the north gate, the Huainan Army there looked at each other in shock, their thoughts were spinning, and they could not calm down for a long time.
The Huainan Army soldiers who descended from Peng Yongzhen have not yet recovered from the thrilling fight at the south gate just now. They really couldn't believe that the Shandong Army was so bold as to go out of the city with a small group of troops and engage in a head-on confrontation with 100,000 enemy troops. Just thinking about it is enough to scare them.
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It seems that the tiger and leopard cavalry's rash attack was an act of seeking death. Behind them, the west gate defenders actually opened the city gate wide and rushed out to respond. This is a complete nonsense and is a threat to the entire Changshu City and several people in the city. Thousands of soldiers and horses are irresponsible.
At that time, both Peng Yongzhen and other Huainan troops turned pale with fright, thinking that Changshu would fall without the enemy attacking the city this time. In the end, when they saw the enemy Ming Jin retreating and the west gate closing again, they breathed a sigh of relief, but their hearts that had been gripped before had not yet settled.
"Sun Tu, the Shandong Army... It's really unbelievable that they can have such a reputation today. But, didn't he think that provoking the enemy so much would make our next situation more dangerous?" Peng Yong really wanted to think about it. Question Sun Tu about this. But this idea can only be turned around in his mind. At this time, Peng Qianjie did not have the courage to sit on an equal footing with Sun Tu. The only thing he could do was to strengthen the defense forces at the North Gate and pray that the rebels would not focus their siege on his side.
It wasn't until the shouts around him gradually subsided that Sun Tu suddenly made a move that surprised all the soldiers. He actually bent down solemnly and bowed to the remaining more than a hundred tiger and leopard knights, which frightened them. They were all stunned, and after a long while, they all prostrated themselves: "Qianji, please don't do this, we are really scared!"
"This bow is my apology to you and the soldiers who died outside the city. I admit that the strategy of sending you out of the city to harass the enemy this time is indeed a bit inappropriate. I underestimated the rebels outside the city and thought that with the cavalry The speed is so fast that you can advance and retreat freely, but it almost put you in a desperate situation and caused many soldiers to die outside the city." Sun Tu said sincerely in self-reproach.
"Qian Ji, please don't say that. As soldiers of the Song Dynasty, it's our job to go out to kill the enemy. What's more, going out to the city to harass this time is also a strategy we decided together. If it is really wrong, it is also the fault of humiliation!" Lin Chong hurriedly said He opened his mouth to excuse Sun Tu.
Yue Fei also said solemnly: "Yes, General, we had prepared for the worst before we left the city, so no one has ever blamed the General. And, to be honest, the last general is more responsible. If it hadn't been for me For a moment, I was greedy for success and thought of the strategy of rushing into the enemy's thicket to avoid the real situation and kill the rebel vanguard general. In fact, we still have a chance to escape unscathed!"
"Qian Ju, we have never complained. Even if we die in battle outside the city, it is our honor!" Other soldiers also expressed their feelings one after another, which made Sun Tu feel a little moved, and he clasped his fists and bent down again: " Since none of the brothers blame me, Sun Tu has the audacity to write this down first. I assure you that he will never do such a risky thing in the future!"
After a pause, he looked at Yue Fei approvingly: "So, did you come up with the strategy of first dispatching the enemy's troops to expand outward, so that the vanguard and center army would be empty, so that you could kill the general in one fell swoop, was it your hand, Pengju?"
Yue Fei's face turned slightly red, but he still nodded: "The situation was urgent at the time, and I had no other options, so I decided to take the risk."
Lin Chong also followed with a look of amazement: "When it comes to this matter, Pengju is indeed much better than me. Based on this battle alone, I believe that Pengju will become a famous general of the Song Dynasty in the future!"
Amid Yue Fei's frightened and modest voice, Sun Tu nodded happily and agreed. In his heart, there were even more strange emotions. Yue Fei was still Yue Fei. Even though he was still young and had only been in the army for a few months, he was already
Showed rare general talent!
After calming down a little and letting the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry go back to rest, Sun Tucai looked at Dong Ping solemnly: "Although our army won a small victory today and slightly dampened the enemy's morale, it can only be used against the rebels outside the city. Even if it hurts their fur, it won't affect their next offensive on Changshu. After tomorrow, they will definitely launch a fierce attack on us. You must defend the West City here and don't let up at all."
"Don't worry, Qianji, the general will definitely fight back with 120% energy!" Dong Ping said, then turned around and looked at the thousands of soldiers on the city wall, and shouted loudly: "Just now, our The cavalry brothers have completed their mission and demonstrated the majesty of our Shandong Army. Now, it is our turn to fight against the city and show the Fang La rebels outside how powerful they are!"
"Here!" All the soldiers responded loudly, each of them showing a decisive and fearless expression: "Our army will win!"
Soon, the shout spread again, and the thunderous roar of "Shandong Army will win" was heard from all directions in the city at the same time, and spread like wildfire, reaching directly to the Wu Army camp that had set up camp several miles away, making many soldiers feel embarrassed. Everyone showed a strange expression.
In the large tent of the Chinese army, the generals who were gathering for discussion also showed indignation because of the two consecutive waves of roars. Several people even whispered below: "Pang Shuai still wanted to be safe too much, and even let Song Jun The confidence is greatly increased, which is not a good thing for our next attack on the city."
Pang Wanchun's withdrawal of troops at the last moment of the battle was indeed difficult for many people to accept, because in their view, as long as they pursued closely enough, they could take advantage of this opportunity to enter the west gate of Changshu. It was only because of Pang Wanchun's reputation that they did not dare to raise it directly.
But these low-pitched discussions still fell into the ears of Pang Wanchun, who was sitting with a serious face, and he unconsciously showed a wry smile: "I know how dissatisfied you are with Ming Jin's withdrawal of troops. Indeed, if we had not withdrawn before, Ximen said Maybe it can be captured. But do you know why I want to do this?"
Ruo's eyes glanced at him quickly, so that all the generals did not dare to look at him. They all lowered their heads, and there was no longer any discussion. Pang Wanchun then continued: "It's just because I saw a situation that you haven't noticed. Except for the west gate of Changshu, there are Song troops gathering at the two southeast gates. Once my whole army attacks the west gate, the rear will be empty. I'm afraid I will hit the Sun." You are pregnant on the road, and you are following in the footsteps of Liao Guang!"
As soon as these words came out, the generals suddenly woke up and vaguely remembered that there were indeed not many defenders on the two sides of the city before. If what Pang Shuai said was true, they might really end up with the same fate as the vanguard army - if the Shandong Army If he is really as ferocious and good at fighting as the rumors say.
In just a few words, Pang Wanchun regained the recognition of the generals, which also made him feel a little relieved. But at the same time, he felt heavy in his heart: "Sun Tu... you are indeed more difficult to deal with than I thought. This battle is much more difficult than I thought!" As his mind turned, he raised his hand Looking outside the tent, it seems that he wants to penetrate the tent, pass through the thick city wall, and see the great city of Changshu.
As if feeling something from his heart, at the same time, Sun Tu suddenly raised his head and looked at the Wu army camp outside the city: "Pang Wanchun is a difficult enemy. He actually saw through my mind in that situation, and he didn't take the risk. Instead, we chose to fight steadily. In this way, it’s hard to say who will win and who will lose in this attack and defense!”