Chapter 126 Shen Gang sacrificed Chongzhou City, Chonghou returned and was attacked
From the captured generals and soldiers, they learned that Chonghouhu was too strict in governing the army, and the soldiers dared not speak out.
The entire Chonghouhu army was also unstable and disloyal. At the same time, it was also learned that Chonghouhu had led the 500,000 people to retreat to Chongzhou and relied on the city to make stubborn resistance.
It seems that Chonghouhu is not only arrogant, but also as timid as a mouse. He walks at two extremes.
Either you think the enemy is worthless and extremely arrogant; or you think the enemy is extremely powerful and you are afraid of it.
I really don’t understand that such a person can become one of the four great princes.
The way Beibo Hou was familiar with the people and encouraged childbirth that he had heard before seemed to be just to increase his military resources, and his purpose was not to be an election at all.
At this moment, the Xiqi army led by Jiang Xinshang caught a big blind man and let the big fish run away. The only way was to march and chase him, conquer the city and completely destroy the Chonghouhu's base.
In addition, I discussed with Jiang Xinshang, and at this time I returned to the Marquis of Jizhou and led the 400,000 troops of the Marquis of Jizhou to attack the east gate of Chongzhou.
The million-strong army led by Jiang Xinshang attacked from the west gate of Chongzhou and attacked in two directions. This dispersed Chonghouhu's troops and was more conducive to breaking the city as soon as possible, achieving victory, and returning to the court.
After all, it is cold and it is almost November again. After the twelfth lunar month, who still has the heart to fight, so ending the war as soon as possible is the best strategy.
By the way, it is different with magic. It is the same as playing. At first, I felt quite rare, but I felt a little annoyed when I escaped.
When I arrived at the Marquis of Jizhou, it was already noon and I didn’t sleep all night. After lunch, I slept until the middle of the night. I have been a little tired these days.
After waking up, he continued to have supper. He discussed with the father and son of Jizhou Hou to attack Chongzhou City.
Su Hu and his son had long been dissatisfied with Chonghouhu. In addition, the recent attacks, the two agreed without much discussion. The next morning, the general led the army and advanced towards Chongzhou.
The border between Xiqi and the North is thousands of miles away from Chongzhou City. Even if Chonghouhu left early, it would take half a month. At this time, I was already in Jizhou, and Jizhou was only 500 miles away from Chongzhou. I arrived in six or seven days.
There must be no main force in Chongzhou City at this time. If you attack as soon as possible, you might be able to take down Chongzhou City in one fell swoop. By the time Chonghouhu returns, the city has already changed hands and can only wait for the beating.
I did not discuss this with Jiang Xinshang. When Chonghouhu was attacked, it would not be too late to ventilate.
Besides, Gu is the emperor. If there is anything he has to discuss with Gu, right?
Thinking of this, I fell asleep again and wanted to double the delayed feeling.
The next morning, the counting of 400,000 troops and horses was completed, and I personally served as the Marshal of the Conquest of the Northern Expedition, Su Hu was appointed as the Deputy Marshal of the Conquest of the Northern Expedition, Su Quanzhong, Zheng Lun was appointed as the pioneer, Zhao Bing, Sun Ziyu, and Chen Guang were appointed as the deputy generals, leading 400,000 troops to personally march towards Chongzhou, the base of Beibohou.
Seven days later, Su Hu's army arrived at the east gate of Chongzhou and sent people into the city to spread the news: "The emperor came to fight against the Beihou; return the people's freedom, and leave the city as soon as possible to save lives. Only three days will the war be burned."
On the first day, Chongzhou residents came out one after another. Even the gate troops guarding the gate heard that at this time, they threw down their weapons, disguised as ordinary people, and escaped from the city.
Three days later, a man with a general's appearance rode out of the city on a tall horse.
Su Hu and I were crossing the 400,000 troops under the East Gate.
The man got off the horse, knelt on the ground, clasped his fists, and lowered his head and shouted: "The general Chengang is the garrison of Chongzhou City. Now the garrison of Chongzhou City has only 50,000 troops and cannot withstand the iron hoof of the emperor, so the general is willing to hand over the city to avoid war."
Everything is expected and beyond expectations.
What was expected was that it would not take much effort to get Chongzhou, but what was expected was that it would be so easy.
I am not afraid of any trouble in this Shengang. After all, others have entered my camp now. Even if there are ambushers, he is still in my hands, and even if there are many ambushers, he will not be able to make any big waves.
So, seeing this situation, Su Hu and I led the army into the city with a majestic weapon.
Chen Gang's statement is also generally consistent with Sun Rong and Gao Ding's statement. Chonghou Hu was too strict in governing the army, and many soldiers were already very dissatisfied.
In addition, Chen Gang said that he was willing to surrender and helped me and Su Hu arrange the city defense.
After all, Chen Gang was an "insider" and knew very well about the strengths and weaknesses of Chongzhou City. With Chen Gang's help, all the soldiers had entered a state of combat readiness. The military power was properly arranged, and they were waiting for Chonghouhu's army to escape and return.
I see that your nest is lost, what else can you rely on? Let's take your life.
Four days later, the Mahjong newspaper came to report that a large group of Beibohou troops appeared thirty miles outside the city. The word "Chong" on the flag was very clear, with a number of about 400,000 or 500,000 people.
In addition, thirty miles behind Beibohou's army is a million-strong army in Xiqi, and the word "Zhou" on the flag is also very conspicuous.
Hearing this, I asked Su Hu to directly order all the soldiers to take their place, quickly enter the combat position, and prepare for the battle.
Thirty miles away, it took only two or three hours to march. Then Su Hu, Shen Gang and the other three went up to the city wall. Seeing Chonghouhu's army rushing to attack Chongzhou City.
Two hours later, a cavalry team took the lead and shouted under the city: "Is the guard in the city Shengang?"
Chen Gang replied: "It's Chen Gang. Who is below? What's the point!"
The following captain replied: "I am all the captains under General Huang Yuanji. I was ordered to inform the gatekeepers to open the door and welcome the Lord Beibo to return to the city! Open the city gate now!"
"There is no basis for empty words! Why should I listen to you? Unless the Marquis comes in person, I will not open the door if no one comes."
I asked Chen Gang to answer this, one was to delay time, and the other was to let Chonghouhu come and see the Shang flag we made overnight was planted on his Chongzhou City.
A petty person like him may be so angry after seeing it! When people are angry, they are most likely to do extraordinary and irrational things. If they make mistakes in decisions, they will not even have the chance to escape.
After more than half an hour, I saw a large group of people rolling back to the city and sweeping.
Not long after, Chonghouhu led Chongheihu, Chong Yingbiao, Chong Yingluan and a number of generals to the city!
Chong Heihu shouted immediately: "Chen Gang, why haven't you opened the city gate for a long time? The pursuers behind me are less than thirty miles away!"
At this time, I asked Su Hu to shout down: "Chonghouhu, Chen Gang will not open the city gate for you, because he has defected to the new master, and he is the current emperor!"
"Now your Chongzhou City is no longer your Chong family. Now your surname is 'Yin', please watch!" As soon as Su Hu finished speaking, several flag bearers slowly raised the "Yin" flag with gold characters, and I also appeared in front of Su Hu.
Looking at Chonghouhu's dazed look below, I said, "Chonghouhu, you're your own fault. Didn't you think of today when your son and Gu fought against the battlefield that day?"
"Your intention to kill the regret has constituted a death sentence. Now this Chongzhou City is under the rule of my Shang Dynasty. You can take your life today!"
Chonghouhu was angry and embarrassed, and the horse he was riding seemed to be unsteady and paced back and forth.
I heard Chonghouhu shouting: "Shoude, you actually took advantage of the emptiness of my Chongzhou to snatch my city. I am really angry. I will fight you to the death today!"
Chonghouhu was indeed uncontrollable and actually ordered the attack on the city.
I thought to myself, Chonghouhu, Chonghouhu, what are you going to fight to the death with me? I am now strong and powerful, waiting for labor.
You are going out to fight positions and you don’t have many weapons to attack the city. I’m afraid you’re already so angry.
Thinking of this, I said to Su Hu: "Arrowers can get on."
Su Hudeling shouted loudly: "Arrower, shoot the arrow!"
Afterwards, the arrows were raining like locusts, the arrows roared like wolves, the darkness was densely covered with dark clouds, and the densely packed nets opened, and clusters of feathered arrows roared and flew towards the army of Chonghouhu.
After several rounds of shooting, nearly one-third of Chonghouhu's army had been injured and killed.
At this moment, Xiqi's army had arrived, less than five miles behind Chonghouhu's army.
Seeing this, I asked Su Hu to order the archers to stop shooting archers and prepare to attack Chonghouhu.
At this time, Chonghouhu reacted. After the arrow rain stopped here, he remembered the pursuit soldiers behind him.
However, at this time, there is already a wolf in front and a tiger behind. There is no way to escape from heaven and no way to escape. There is only one way to fight to the death.
At this time, Chonghouhu calmed down and shouted to the defenders on the Chongzhou city wall: "I, Chonghouhu, cannot escape and die today, but I hope to die with backbone. I don't want to die under your storm, nor do I want to die at the hands of an unknown little girl."
"We are still a fair decisive battle against soldiers, generals and generals, and a fair decisive battle on one to one is not in vain. I think this condition is not too harsh!"
I stood on the city wall and said, "Chonghouhu, you are facing not only me now, but also the Xiqi army behind you."
"But today I will respond to your request for King Wu, because what you were going to face was Xiqi. Go and fight one-on-one fair decisively with them! Gu will not intervene. If you win, Gu will let you live a life!"
Chapter completed!