Just a day later, you can also see it from the head of Qixiamen, one of the three south gates of Chang'an City; with the burning objects thrown across the long street, the city squares in the distance are lit up one by one to cover the sky. The sun was covered by the flames, and the figures of the people supporting the old and the young who rushed out like a flooded ant den.
And these are only those who are far away and have a chance to escape, but I don't know how many people are trapped in the fire scene without time to flee or have broken homes. Not to mention the tragic deaths and injuries caused by trampling and shoving each other in this process.
"Lang Jiang. . The morale of the brothers who have retired one after another is acceptable; it is the people who are newly appointed assistant soldiers and temporary battalion leaders who are afraid that they will not be able to hold it. . There have been sporadic escapes. "
Zhang Guibian, a Yuhou official full of fireworks, stood beside Chai Ping and whispered a report:
"In addition, after taking in so many people who fled, the cost of the army has increased several times..."
"Then be prepared to slaughter all the pigs and sheep that have been saved, and then wait for the opportunity to slaughter the pack animals as an emergency."
Chai Ping commanded without hesitation:
"In addition, the escaped people will be organized and managed according to the system of separate camps for men and women. They can be given priority to demolish the houses on the side of the city wall, and then build sheds under the inner wall as a sacrifice and shelter."
"Just let those newly recruited assistants and be responsible for supervision. We must ensure that everyone has something to do, and we must not let them sit idle. In the temporary camps that have shown signs of instability, they will be disbanded on the spot to make up for it. Into the various fronts."
"In addition, the two remaining waterways, Qingming Canal and Yong'an Canal, have been dispatched to patrol the remaining waterways. If necessary, they can be cut off and stored. Perhaps the next step is the water source that our army is looking for last."
"Du Lang, these cows, horses, donkeys and mules are prepared for the brothers to transport and carry military resources... If these animal powers are lost, in the future..."
The advance army by the side jumped to the military Du Wei Lin Ming, but couldn't help fighting for it:
"The task of our advance soldiers and horses is to be nailed here as a pioneer and a wedge... I think the follow-up countermeasures and overall arrangement of the Metropolitan Government will strive for sufficient time and buffer;"
Chai Ping said in an unusually firm and solemn voice.
"It doesn't matter whether you have these animal power in a short time. Why should you care about the gains and losses of a group of mules and horses? On the contrary, if you continue to keep it, you will have to spend more feeding stuff..."
"Furthermore, we are the Taiping Army, who claims to seek a living for the people. As far as we can, we can help as much as we can!"
"That's all, it's just that the next situation will become more difficult, and you have to have a good life to talk and communicate with your brothers."
Lin Ming couldn't help sighing helplessly, but then took the initiative to ask for orders:
"Also, please let me lead people around Qujiang, where the fire has not yet spread, to see if there is a chance to catch him off guard, so as to buy and delay some time for the people to flee."
"No, there is no need to continue to commit risks for some temporary gains and losses."
Chai Ping shook his head decisively and said:
"After losing these city squares as a cover and buffer, our army's defense line will be further tightened near the city wall. At that time, every bit of force used to fight against the official army will be very precious..."
At this time, someone suddenly reported:
"Report to Dujiang, the phenology team has observed that the wind in the fire field has changed... and it is very likely to further intensify..."
At this time, the people of Chai Pingping suddenly noticed that in the southeast wind blowing from the northwest of the city, the smoke that wafted from the fire had become much thinner.
Then, Chai Ping stared at the flag on the high side of the city with many spiral blades, specially used to measure wind speed and wind direction, which was turning faster and faster in the squeaking sound.
"It has become the northeasterly wind, Lin Duwei, let you jump and gather all the groups behind the line of defense, ready to attack at any time."
Chai Ping could not help decisively.
"As soon as the fire turns, we will wait for the opportunity to clear out the temporary passages to intersperse and kill the past, and try our best to break through and attack those officers and soldiers who evade the fire. Don't love fighting and pursue more kills, just try to create chaos.
"As a second-line attack sequence, the auspicious troops of each door also jumped into the army to open the situation, and then expanded the results along the breakthrough; if they are frustrated, they will transform into a supporting formation..."
"Once the Diao** regiments launch an attack, the engineering regiment and auxiliary brigade will immediately escort the water dragon cart to follow up; clean up the fire scene and ruins nearby. Fighting for fans will create more fire isolation in a few seconds..."
"The artillery regiment and the state team (ballista) of the strike battalion are responsible for receiving and intercepting the enemy, allowing the firing of a base number of Class A (explosion) and Class B (burning) ammunition for feint attack and cover..."
"..."
"promise.."
"De Ling..."
"Yes..."
Following Chai Ping's series of deployments, a harmony sounded from his left and right, and then he became a figure running away. At this time, the wind became stronger and stronger, and large swaths of ashes and sparks were blown up, and they flowed towards the officer and army on the opposite side of the line.
Soon after, along with the large and small blue flags converging on the drum horn and whistle in the city, they became a team with a flooded cloak and wet cloth to cover their faces, and the defenses laid along the street, rushed and killed. The soldiers interspersed among the fireworks.
And in the camp of the officials and the army, which was shrouded in fireworks and turned upside down by the wind, there was inevitably violence and chaos, and some people even began to take the initiative to retreat and avoid them.
However, under the cover of pyrotechnics, they reluctantly took advantage of the cover of fireworks, and the Taiping Jianpiao who suddenly came over from the street was suddenly broken and defeated face-to-face and several defensive formations; and they continued to attack and kill. Many instruments were destroyed and destroyed.
However, the worse thing is that these intrusive Taiping soldiers, after rushing and chasing for a while, they flicked a shot and turned around to kill along the side of the side street, and ignited the objects used by the officials and soldiers to throw and set fire. .
In today’s headwinds, it’s a bit terrible, especially when the officers and soldiers along the route are all overwhelmed, trying to contain and intercept and expel these "thieves" who have broken into the front. There is simply not enough manpower. And pay attention to the fire extinguishing treatment.
Therefore, when these officers and soldiers who were fighting on their own finally joined forces to "repel" these invading enemies, they found that in their own defense zones and fronts, several city squares had already been set alight, and the wind was helping the fire. The raging fire was burnt into one piece.
Therefore, under the huge realistic threat of the ruthless water and fire, the officers and soldiers distributed in these cities can only give up their positions for the time being, and have already turned to the swift enemy; and devote themselves to the struggle to control the subsequent fire.
However, at the same time, Chai Ping at Qixia Gate was reading a warning message from a secret post outside the city; not long after, he saw a large group of people slowly advancing in the wilderness.
Although most of the clothes and banners are miscellaneous, all of them are holding big signs, pushing earth carts, and long ladders and other siege equipment in groups, and they are like turbid currents over the countryside. Come.
However, under the urging and orders in the city, the two major feudal vassals, Shatuo and Dangxiang, who were waiting, blocking and swimming, and patrolling in the south, finally sent their accompanying troops and began to confront the South Taiping Army Post. According to some sections of the city, the offensive pretended to be attacked.
"According to my order, all the people in the temporary camp will catch up with the city to help defend against the enemy. Then, five groups of pigeons will be released at the same time in the direction of Lantian Pass, and the public code'Chu Ge' will be released!"
Chai Ping, who saw this scene, heaved a sigh of relief without surprise;
The reason is also very simple. Although the next situation may become more difficult as the party and the Shatuo division join the offensive one after another, but compared with the previous ones, they have not done their best, and there is always room for the fire to gather momentum and attract but not send , Is undoubtedly more worthy of vigilance and vigilance. (End of this chapter)