Chapter 164 The war continues

Author: Zimu Feiyang

Chapter 164 The war continues

Until now, Zhang He still has one trump card that is useless.

This trump card is none other than an elite force under Zhang He.

Under Cao Cao, there is a trap and elite troops such as tiger and leopard cavalry.

As Yuan Shao was the largest prince in the world before the Battle of Guandu, he naturally had such troops under his command.

The Xiandenshishi under Ju Yi are an elite unit under Yuan Shao. In addition to Ju Yi's Xiandenshishi, Zhang He also has such an elite unit under him.

Euphorbia.

Zhang He's Euphorbias are the same as Zhang Liao's trapping camp, they are heavy armored infantry.

Everyone is wearing heavy armor and holding a big halberd, and they are very powerful in combat.

Zhang He's Euphorbia Warriors have still not been used until now.

Hearing what military advisor Tian Feng said, Zhang He suddenly understood.

The enemy has already used elites like the trapped camp, which just shows that they are at the end of their rope.

But Zhang He still kept the trump card of Euphorbia in his hand.

After thinking about this, Zhang Liao immediately ordered that the entire army have a good meal tonight and take a good rest.

Then, we will immediately launch an attack on Yecheng early tomorrow morning.

As for the offensive tactics, they are still the same as today.

He divided his troops into three waves and attacked in turn to engage in wheel battles with the enemy forces in Yecheng.

The difference is that this time Zhang He hid his elite Euphorbia warriors among the ordinary soldiers in the third wave of attacks.

There is no doubt that there is a powerful special forces unit hidden among ordinary soldiers.

As long as the enemy troops on the city wall were a little careless, Zhang He would be sure to capture Ye City.

After thinking about tomorrow's fight, Zhang He also took a good rest and recharged his energy to prepare for tomorrow's battle.

Early the next morning, bursts of smoke were burning above Zhang He's camp.

The brothers in Huotou camp got up before dawn to cook. After finishing the meal, Zhang He would lead his troops to storm Yecheng.

At this time, the garrison on the city wall had already been prepared.

However, compared to Zhang He's army below the city, Su Ming's side was much more embarrassed.

The 8,000 strong men gathered by the wealthy family can only be used to carry supplies. Su Ming will never let these strong men go to the battlefield unless it is absolutely necessary.

Because untrained men have very poor combat effectiveness. Once the casualties are too large, they are very likely to be defeated.

On the battlefield, once defeated, it will be like a flood that has opened its gates and is out of control.

Therefore, the main fighting force on the battlefield now is the 5,000 private troops gathered by the aristocratic families.

As for Zhang Liao's trapped camp, because the number is too small, it can only play the role of a firefighter.

After a big battle yesterday, the 5,000 private troops gathered by the wealthy families suffered heavy casualties, with only 4,000 people left.

"Sir, there is smoke from the kitchen below the city. I think Yuan Jun will come to attack the city after dinner." Zhang Liao pointed to the smoke from the kitchen below the city.

As soon as Zhang Liao finished speaking, Taishi Ci immediately continued: "If he comes to attack, let him attack. Can we still be afraid of him?"

Taishi Ci was very unconvinced by Zhang Jia under the city. In Tai Shi Ci's view, Zhang Jia was just relying on his superior strength.

Fifty thousand against five thousand, even if Yecheng is captured, there is nothing to be proud of.

It's a pity that the five thousand soldiers and horses under their command are just private soldiers with extremely poor discipline.

If they were regular troops, how could they be afraid of Zhang Jaw's 50,000-strong army?

"Zhangzha was eager to capture Yecheng, firstly to wash away his shame, and secondly to have a place to stay so that he could welcome their eldest son Yuan Tan to take charge of the overall situation."

"Anxiety will lead to mistakes. Once Zhang He is anxious, troubles will inevitably arise."

"Wenyuan, there is no need to worry. I estimate that our reinforcements will arrive in a day or two at most." Su Ming said slowly.

Zhang He led some cavalry to the city first, and after waiting for a day, the main force arrived. It took some time to go to Zhang He to build siege equipment, and then there was another battle yesterday.

Five or six days have passed since Zhang He arrived at Yecheng.

Su Ming counted the days and figured out that Qu'a should have found Cao Cao's army. Thinking about it, Cao Cao's reinforcements should be on their way now.

There are still about 4,000 people left in the private army assembled by the aristocratic families. The trapped camp under Zhang Liao has not suffered many casualties. There are still about 700 people, which is basically full combat strength.

It can be said that Su Ming's troops still maintain a relatively good combat effectiveness.

After watching for a few days, Su Ming felt that there was no problem at all.

Therefore, he is not afraid of Zhang He under the city.

Just as Su Ming and the others expected, after the smoke cleared, it didn't take long for Zhang He's army to begin attacking the city.

The entire siege rhythm was exactly the same as yesterday.

No!

Today's offensive rhythm is faster and stronger than yesterday.

Obviously, Zhang He should have made a heavy promise to these soldiers who attacked the city. Once Yecheng was captured, he would definitely reward these soldiers greatly.

Wave after wave of Yuan Jun soldiers were charging, like waves of waves crashing against the dam.

Soon, under the walls of Yecheng, there were densely packed corpses of soldiers who died in battle.

The rhythm of Su Ming's defense of the city is still the same as yesterday.

Crossbow arrows, thunder stones and rolling wood were all thrown down as if they were free of charge.

Su Ming had been standing on the city wall, constantly observing the situation under the city wall.

Today's situation is even more optimistic than yesterday.

From early morning to noon, the city wall was still firmly in Su Ming's hands.

Things like what happened before, where Jiao Chu led his troops to capture the city wall, did not happen today.

In fact, it was an accident that Jiao Chu was able to capture the city wall yesterday.

The Art of War says: surround an enemy five times and attack it ten times.

Now, Zhang He's military strength is exactly ten times that of Su Ming.

Therefore, in this Yecheng offensive and defensive battle, the winning rate of both sides should be 50:50.

At the very least, it's a 50-50 split in a short period of time. If the war continues for a long time, Su Ming's winning rate will get lower and lower as the casualties of soldiers continue.

However, being climbed onto the city wall on the first day should never have happened.

Yesterday, the main reason why Jiao Chu attacked the city wall was that these five thousand private troops had never fought a siege.

In their first siege, they faced such a fierce attack from Zhang He's troops, and they were caught off guard.

Therefore, Jiao Zhi led others and climbed the city wall.

After yesterday's great battle, although these five thousand private troops suffered one thousand casualties, they became four thousand private troops.

However, it was also the battle yesterday that made them familiar with the rhythm of siege warfare.

If we fight again today, they won't be caught off guard and won't know what to do.

It was a blessing in disguise. Although these private armies suffered a thousand casualties, the combat effectiveness they displayed was no less than yesterday.
Chapter completed!