Chapter 674 Wealth

Chapter 674 Wealth

Chapter 674 Wealth
The mounted archers circled in the wilderness, showing off their skills.

All kinds of skills were used, such as shooting with both hands, shooting while lying down, shooting from the back, and hiding in the stirrups. Arrows flew into the air like locusts, so dense that people kept falling to the ground.

Fur coats may have some protective effect, but they cannot block arrows shot from medium distance. If hit, you will fall down.

The two sides shot at each other for half an hour, and more than a hundred people on each side fell off their horses.

Some people died instantly and lay motionless.

Some people who were not dead yet were lying on the ground groaning, or using their last bit of strength to crawl out, trying to stay away from the core area of ​​the battle between the two sides.

"Boom boom boom..." The drums sounded.

"Get out of the way!" Duan Shefuchen stepped forward with a spear in his hand and shouted.

Hundreds of Wuhuan cavalrymen who had gathered in front and were ready to set off led their horses away.

Duan Shefuchen, the general of Yutian Town, was the leader of their group. Therefore, even though they were scolded and insulted by him, these Wuhuan people from Julu did not dare to say a word and just gave way.

Duan Shefu Chen assigned two nobles from the Duan army, each leading 500 cavalry to encircle the enemy from the left and right sides. Don't be afraid of casualties, and try to squeeze the enemy into the middle.

After the two led their troops out, they quickly intercepted them. For a moment, the sound of breaking air on the battlefield became more frequent, and screams were heard everywhere.

Gradually, the enemy cavalry's space for maneuvering was greatly compressed and their formation became slightly denser.

"Charge!" Duan Shefuchen let down the curtain.

The four hundred riders following closely behind also lowered their veils and began to slowly accelerate.

The armored cavalry accelerated slowly, but charged forward with amazing momentum. The enemy cavalry, surrounded on both sides, could not move and were somewhat panicked.

The armored cavalry slowly picked up speed, their momentum growing stronger. The enemy cavalry gradually dispersed, trying to turn to avoid them, and after they had distanced themselves, they used bows and arrows to kill these heavy and slow iron cans.

The armored cavalry was already moving very fast. Half of the enemy cavalry had dispersed, and the other half had no time to turn around, so they could only grit their teeth and rush forward, but they controlled their horses' heads to avoid a direct collision.

The two groups of people rushing towards each other soon collided with each other.

The Xiongnu light cavalry fell off their horses like raindrops - did they really think that the long weapons in their hands were just for show? The armored cavalry was equipped with heavy horse-fighting weapons, and when they swept across, there was almost no enemy to match.

The Huns were quickly overwhelmed.

The remaining enemy cavalry became frightened and fled backwards.

The Xianbei and Wuhuan light cavalry followed closely behind and pursued them relentlessly.

The two sides chased and fled, and soon they reached the outside of Jijun City. A group of light cavalry broke out from the siege troops. The Huns sighed and fled westward.

On the evening of September 8th, a group of Jie cavalry from the west bank of Qingshui crossed the river to the east, fought with the Xianbei people, and were defeated.

On the ninth day of the ninth month, a grain ship went upstream from Qingshui. After replenishing, Duan Shefu Chen and others headed west again and defeated another group of Xiongnu cavalry outside Huojia City.

Three days, three battles, three wins. Although it feels a bit like using the large numbers to bully the small numbers, it is an indisputable fact that Shi Hu was at a disadvantage in the cavalry confrontation.

This was the Huns' biggest advantage, and also the main reason why Shao Xun had always found it difficult to launch a large-scale attack on Liu Han - they already had the advantage in cavalry, and you still launched a large-scale attack, exposing your own weaknesses, isn't that courting death?
But now the tables have turned.

If Liu Cong did not send his imperial cavalry, it would be a dream for Shi Hu to win on his own.

On September 11, after receiving a batch of supplies, the Jin cavalry was divided into two routes, north and south. One route was led by Duan She Fuchen and Bo Sheng, and the other was led by Liu Hezhu and Juqu Chong. They advanced in the direction of Xiuwu, Shanyang, Wude and other places.

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At the foot of Ji County, another 10,000 people from He Lun and Man Heng’s tribe arrived.

A total of fifteen thousand people surrounded the city.

Further away, a large group of people were still moving westward.

Without the harassment of cavalry, the marching speed was very fast. There was no need to deploy troops to guard everywhere, and the use of troops was more efficient.

As a result, within a few days, more than ten thousand soldiers arrived, and the force besieging the city became even stronger.

On September 15th, Kong Tuen climbed to the top of the city wall to observe the military situation.

The area outside the city was almost a sea of ​​soldiers!

Tall, short, strong, thin, old, young, people of all kinds came. Before the sword and gun, all beings were equal. They no longer cared about their own lives, they only wanted a chance to survive for their families.

Kong Tun was experienced in military battles, and he felt something was not right after just a quick sniff.

These tens of thousands of people are probably willing to risk their lives to attack the city and will not stop until it is broken.

There are only 3,000 infantrymen in the city, plus 2,000 able-bodied men and women temporarily recruited. How long can they hold out? Yes, the able-bodied women will also have to go into battle. Ji County has been in a tug-of-war to begin with, and there are not many people, so every bit of strength must be used.

A large banner suddenly rose up several miles to the east.

On both sides of the big banner, more than ten battle flags were fluttering in the wind.

Under the great banner, the canopy was like clouds and the soldiers were like rain.

I don’t know where it started from, but the cheers came one after another, slowly converging like the surging waves of the ocean, shocking the world.

Kong Tun's face turned pale.

Shao Xun is here, it must be him! He must have heard the news that Shi Hu was ordered to move west, and came to attack Ji County.

When he arrived, Henan's elite troops arrived. Many things made sense, such as the two or three thousand cavalrymen who stayed behind and came back to provide support were rushed to pieces, and they fled for hundreds of miles, and were chased all the way to Hanoi.

The military academy students also looked very unhappy.

The main force of Ji County was roughly divided into three parts: Kong Tun, Zhao Lu and Shi Hu.

At present, Shi Hu and Zhao Lu have already gone to Hanoi, leaving only Kong Tun. In the year of the great disaster, many people were scattered, and now there are only a few defenders, how should we fight?
Attacking in the disaster year and using his own strength to hurt others, Shao Xun is so cruel!
This is a crushing blow from the country's national strength. Everyone is stuck in a dilemma and doesn't know what to do.

In fact – no one cares what they think.

Under the canopy, Shao Xun pointed with his whip and said, "The cavalry has won three battles and three victories. We chased the enemy all the way to Hanoi, and the enemy fled in panic. We were born with the infantry, so how can you fall behind?"

"Mingsir, I am willing to conquer this city." Jin Zheng was the first to step forward and shouted. Shao Xun shook his head and said, "The Silver Spear Right Camp and the imperial army will stand here, don't move rashly."

When He Lun, Man Heng and others saw this, they all stepped forward to ask for a fight.

Shao Xun glanced at everyone one by one, and everyone held their heads high and looked anxious.

"Tang Jian, you will command this battle." Shao Xun said.

"Yes, sir." Tang Jian calmed himself down and said happily.

He Lun and others felt a little disappointed.

Everyone knows that there are not many soldiers left in Ji County, so it is not difficult to defeat them. Lord Liang clearly wants Tang Jianli to achieve this achievement, so there is nothing we can do about it.

"The military order has been issued, act immediately." Shao Xun said, "I will wait here and watch you defeat the enemy."

After saying that, Dama Jindao sat on the Hu bed and looked at the city in the distance.

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"Crash!" Tang Jian overturned a car with force.

The yellow corn fell to the ground, blinding the eyes.

"Are you hungry?" he asked loudly, standing with his sword in hand.

After asking, he immediately said: "The army can eat well, I know you are not hungry, but can your family eat well?"

"Are your family members well fed?" The bodyguards shouted in unison, their voices echoing far away.

There was a commotion among the soldiers in formation.

"Now, take this city for me. Soldiers who go to the battle will be given one hu of grain according to the list. After the city is captured, regardless of whether they are alive or dead, they will also be given one hu of grain. Those who die in battle will be compensated, and those who have made contributions will be rewarded. Lord Liang promised it himself, and it is as good as gold." Tang Jian continued: "The first person to reach the city, those without official positions will be appointed as Sima of the Fubing Separate Department, and those with official positions will be promoted to the third level. In addition to the official positions, there will be other financial rewards."

"Wealth and honor are right in front of you, do you dare to take them?" Tang Jian took out gold and silver items from another carriage and threw them in front of the soldiers.

"My family is so hungry that they are dizzy and dizzy. Do you dare to let them have a full meal?" Tang Jian kicked the overturned carriage again, and more corn was scattered.

"The official seals are ready. Who is capable enough to come and take them?" Tang Jian pointed at the trays held by his personal soldiers, removed the linen covering it, revealing copper seals of various sizes.

The soldiers stared in silence.

Money moves people's hearts, food saves lives, official positions protect wealth and status, and fighting for life and death, isn't it all for these?
Some people's breathing gradually became heavier.

"Every day, everyone laments that no one appreciates them." Tang Jian added, "Mr. Liang is watching over there. This is your chance. Do you dare to fight for it?"

"Let's fight the bandits!" Someone couldn't bear it anymore and shouted loudly.

"Fight!"

"Mr. Liang must keep his word."

"There may be disasters next year. We will die sooner or later. We might as well give it a try."

"My parents have suffered all their lives, and I have suffered half my life. I don't want my wife and children to suffer any more. Mr. Liang, please don't break your promise."

"Leave me the official seal, I'll be back soon!"

"I took the thief's head to get the official seal. Keep it for me."

The soldiers in the front row were talking at once and were restless.

The soldiers in the back row were infected and also shouted.

"Break the city!" Tang Jian drew out his sword and pointed it at Ji County.

"Break the city!" The soldiers struck the ground with their spears, stamped their feet and shouted.

The drums soon began to beat.

The auxiliary soldiers pushed the prepared siege vehicles and slowly moved forward.

The soldiers lined up in neat rows and followed slowly behind.

Another group of young men were carrying bags of earth, and they stepped out of the crowd and rushed towards the City God.

Their faces turned red and they shouted wildly as if they were carrying bags of explosives, rushing forward under the rain of arrows falling from the top of the city wall.

Water splashed everywhere and screams were heard everywhere.

The not-so-wide Chenghuang Temple was soon filled with dense sandbags and even corpses.

Siege engines staggered through the filled-in trenches.

Some soldiers couldn't even wait and rushed up directly with ladders, as powerful as a running tiger.

Kong Tun was watching from the top of the city wall, his mind went blank: How could he be so brave?

"Boom!" A car crashed directly into the city gate, raising a large cloud of dust.

"Snap!" The claws of the ladder truck firmly grasped the city wall. The soldiers got out of the vehicle and rushed up along the inclined ladder with crazy looks on their faces.

"Creaky!" A teeth-grinding sound was heard in front, and the moving parapet car stopped. The archers stood behind the breastwork, drew their bows and arrows, and suppressed the top of the city wall.

The battle became intense from the very beginning.

When the attackers are desperate, it is a huge test for the defenders.

Momentum is something illusory and elusive, but when you really encounter it, you will know how powerful it is.

"Kill the bandits!" The first batch of soldiers armed with swords and shields rushed to the top of the city wall and fought with the defenders.

There were crowds of people outside the city, countless of them holding up weapons, burning their lives, shouting wildly, almost drowning Ji County.

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