Chapter 378: Attacking Gushu
When Yunfeng returned to the river, Xun Guanniang, Yu Wenjun and Su Qizhen had just left the boat and landed. The nets in the hands of the three women were full of fish. The harvest was extremely rich. It seemed that there was no need to fish in the next few days.
The river is catching fish.
Yunfeng couldn't help but said in surprise: "Huh? Why did you catch so many today? It seems you are pretty lucky."
Yu Wenjun said excitedly: "Well! General, you don't know that since you left, every time you set up the net, it will be full of fish. In just a short time, there will be no more fish in the net pocket, so we
You're back. General Ji, you are so bad, even the fish will take a detour and run away when they see you!"
However, Yunfeng noticed a detail in the three women's net pockets and couldn't help but make some guesses. He immediately laughed and said: "Miss Yu, it's probably the mother and son who killed all the fish nearby in return for their release."
Otherwise, how could we catch almost the same kind of fish? This has never happened before. Think about it, is it possible?"
Yu Wenjun frowned and said uncertainly: "It's really possible. Judging from this, they are much better than most people. At least they know how to repay their kindness. It would be great if I have a chance to see them again.
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Xun Guanniang also nodded in disbelief, and then asked: "Duanshan, Su Jun is looking for you to send troops? How did you reply to him?"
"Teacher, it's like this..." While Yun Feng diligently took the net bag from the three women's hands into his own, he kept talking and told the whole process. By the way, he confirmed that Su Jun was Tian.
The higher-ups of Shidao also expressed their own doubts about Zu Yue.
At first, Xun Guanniang felt warm and warm for Yunfeng's attentiveness and thoughtfulness, but when she heard more, her face became increasingly ugly. After finally listening patiently, she couldn't help but said bitterly: "Damn it.
! It is strange that Senior Brother Zu died, but Zu Yue collected all of them after his death. Needless to say, Zu Yue must have been a hidden chess piece of Tianshi Dao, and I am sure that Zu Yue must have killed him with his own hands.
Brother!"
"Huh?" Yunfeng was startled. It is possible that Zu Yue was the most direct beneficiary of Zu Ti's death. He did not consider this result before. In Yun Feng's previous life, Zu Ti was equivalent to a certain public
Character. One day, he died mysteriously, and this person was unknown.
Ordinary people who have nothing to do with it may temporarily pay attention to it, and they may also have some regrets in their hearts, but it is just a pity. It will not take long before they are completely forgotten. Compared with Yunfeng, Zu Yue is exactly the
This situation.
Yunfeng thought for a moment from Zu Yue's point of view, and tried to persuade him: "Teacher, it is too early to make a conclusion on this matter. Zu Yue is cowardly and incompetent, how can he dare Shi to kill his brother? What's more, his brother Shi is equal to
It is a great human crime to use Zishi to kill his father, and Zu Yue would not have known it! The disciples believe that there is no reason for Zu Yue not to know that Zu Yue
Ti is important to Jiangbei. As the saying goes, it is easy to enjoy the shade by leaning against a big tree. Although Zu Yue died because of Zu Ti and defended them all, what is the use of losing to Jie Zhao? According to the disciples, Zu Yue cannot be so short-sighted.
It is better to explore the hidden truth slowly. I believe that the truth will eventually come to light one day."
Xun Guanniang pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised her head and asked: "Duanshan, if Jiankang is in trouble, can you accompany me to Qiao City? If we want to solve the mystery of the death of our senior brother, the best way is to open the coffin and conduct an autopsy."
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Yunfeng was startled. He quickly advised him: "Teacher, please don't rush. Now Huaibei has been occupied by Shi Le. If you are not careful, you will be in danger."
Yu Wenjun also advised: "Yes, Master, the general is right. The general is going to Huaibei with you, but we can't bring too many people. If your whereabouts are leaked and you are surrounded by Shi Le's army, no matter how good your skills are, you may not be able to survive."
?Actually, according to my disciples, although the uncle’s death was bizarre,
There is no rush to reveal the mystery. If it is really Zu Yue, once it is revealed, Zu Yue will be the target of public criticism, and his subordinates will definitely fight for power and gain, leading to chaos in Huainan. I am afraid that Shi Le will be able to cross the Huai River south without any effort.
.How about we leave it alone for now? Master, what do you think?"
Yunfeng couldn't help but look at Yu Wenjun in surprise. He didn't expect that this girl who looked dull and silly could actually give such an insightful analysis.
Xun Guanniang also knew that her request was a bit too much. She was just impulsive. She gritted her teeth secretly and said unwillingly: "Forget it, if he finds out the truth today, I will definitely seek justice for my senior brother."
Yunfeng was a little strange. Gan Zhuo also died in his own hands. Xun Guanniang only lost her temper and did nothing else. Instead, she took the opportunity to capture her heart. Maybe this is the difference between a sweetheart and a stranger?
Feeling a little proud in his heart, Yunfeng promised: "Teacher, please rest assured. In the future, when the disciples get to Huaibei, they can move Zu Ti to Chang'an or Luoyang and bury him again. At that time, won't there be a chance to open the coffin and conduct an autopsy? You can wait a while longer.
Time is.”
"Hey," Xun Guanniang sighed: "Don't forget Duanshan. Let's go. It's time for us to return to camp. Since you have made a ten-day appointment with Su Jun, you'd better make preparations in advance."
Yunfeng chuckled and said: "If the disciple is busy and forgets, isn't there teacher by your side to remind the disciple?"
However, Xun Guanniang's face turned red inexplicably. She had obviously thought of something. She glared at the man angrily and turned around in a hurry...
The next day, Su Jun sent people to deliver trebuchets, bed crossbows and corresponding stone bullets and giant arrows, including thirty bed crossbows and fifty trebuchets. It seemed that in order to welcome Zu Yue to cross the river, he
No matter the cost, Yunfeng was disappointed that there were no trampling arrows and he could only rely on ladders to forcibly climb the city. So he quickly ordered his guards to lead some Qiang troops into the mountains to cut wood and build ladders.
The navy, after persuasion and education, stated various preferential treatment policies and promised to retrieve their families for them in the future, which made the soldiers feel at ease. However, the combat effectiveness of the newly recruited soldiers was far from reaching Yunfeng's requirements, but for a while they
There was no need to rush, but fortunately the navy did not need to attack from the front. All they had to do was make a gesture of landing from the river to contain the defenders.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the day agreed with Su Jun has arrived. This day is April 21st. Yunfeng marches by land and water, heading towards Gushu. There are no personal guards in the navy, and it is entirely up to the soldiers.
Arrange it yourself to show trust, and all the navy soldiers are grateful. In fact, Yunfeng also
There is nothing we can do. If we deploy personal guards in the navy, and there are hundreds of ships with ten people in each boat, we will have a thousand personal guards. However, Yunfeng only brought a total of two thousand personal guards, and gave one thousand to the navy.
The combat effectiveness here will be greatly reduced, so I had to take a gamble, but obviously, this gamble has achieved surprising results.
The infantry left one thousand Qiang troops and two thousand surrendered soldiers to guard the stronghold, while the remaining ten thousand people set out in the early morning and traveled thirty miles until they arrived at the south of Gushu City at noon. The Qiang people who were used to being crazy on their horses were greatly shocked.
What a fucking idiot! There is no way. The crossbows, trebuchets, improvised ladders, rams, wooden donkeys and ordinary vehicles they carry are all slow-moving big guys, and they can't move fast even if they want to.
The whole army stopped three miles below the city. When they saw the silhouette of sails appearing on the river to the west, and coordinated the steps with Su Jun, Yunfeng turned to Yao Yisheng and said: "Yisheng, this battle depends on your hard work."
Already."
Yao Yisheng heavily handed over his hand: "Brother, why are you so polite? We Qiang people all obey your orders!"
"Okay! I don't have to say much to express my gratitude!" Yunfeng patted Yao Yisheng on the shoulder and shouted: "Bang the drum!"
"Dong dong dong!" The dull and heavy cowhide drum started beating, and soon after, Su Jun's army in the east of the city and the warships on the river in the north of the city also beat the war drums, and the whole world was filled with a strong murderous atmosphere.
!The defenders at the top of the city couldn't help but change their color slightly.
Yunfeng felt a little helpless in his heart. This time he attacked the city without kerosene bombs. The trebuchets and crossbows provided by Su Jun were not as good as those in his own army, which meant that he would have to pay a certain amount of casualties.
‘Looks like I have to shamelessly ask Yao Gezhong for someone!’ Yunfeng was thinking secretly, but he heard Yao Yisheng shouting: “My sons, follow me!”
Suddenly, there was a strange cry, and three thousand Qiang cavalry rushed towards the city on horseback!
Yunfeng also waved back: "The chariot array, the crossbow, the trebuchet, and all the siege equipment have all entered the predetermined fighting positions!" Suddenly, a loud shout erupted from the city head, and all kinds of equipment were slowly dragged towards the city.
Front. This time, Yunfeng only left a thousand troops to guard the formation and guard the horses. The remaining nine thousand troops had to be thrown into the battle. They were already short of manpower. To attack in batches would be to take the lives of the sergeants seriously.
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Deng Yue looked at the rapidly approaching cavalry below with no emotion on his face, but a trace of doubt arose in his heart. The generals around him also felt the same and couldn't help but ask: "General, why did the enemy send cavalry to fight? Is it necessary?
Are you going to hit the city wall?"
Deng Yue stroked his beard and pondered. Suddenly, a possibility flashed into his mind, causing his expression to change slightly, but he forced himself to calm down and said: "Huh! I looked at the clothes of the cavalry under the city. They must be wandering outside the fortress. I heard that the Yi and Di cavalry are good at shooting.
They must be flying around the city to suppress our army! Send the order! The crossbowmen are in their positions, and the trebuchets will obey the order!"
In fact, Deng Yue had already felt fear in his heart. The enemy troops surrounded him, and he had obviously made up his mind to decide on a battle. Originally, he had tens of thousands of people in his hands, but Su Jun suffered casualties in two consecutive days of attack.
Nearly 1,000 or 9,000 troops were divided into three walls to defend the city. A thousand men were left on the side facing the river, and two thousand troops were stationed on each of the other two sides to defend the city. The military advantage he gained from defending the city was immediately wiped out.
Deng Yue couldn't swarm the entire army like Yunfeng, he had to leave reserve troops. There was no other way. Although the attacking side suffered a loss, it still had the advantage of taking the initiative. If it failed, it could retreat at any time to organize the next round of attack.
But Deng Yue couldn't do it. If the casualties of the soldiers were too large or too tired, and there was no reserve force to supplement, the consequences would be disastrous. What's more, the bravery of the refugee armed forces made Deng Yue feel inferior to the Jingzhou army.
Because of his cruel nature, he was not sure that the whole army would participate in the defense and compete with the opponent's endurance. He did not dare to gamble, so he adopted a safe method of taking turns.
Chapter completed!