Zhang Cheng was very anxious.

I always feel terrified in my heart.

I don’t know where this feeling comes from, but I can’t get rid of it.

After thinking about it, there is a high probability that it was because Commander Cui Ang ventured to venture deep into the northwest with his army.

The war cannot be fought like this.

Zhang Cheng, who came from a family of generals, didn't even dare to think like this.

But Cui Ang is the commander-in-chief, and his perspective on the problem is not from the war itself, but from the political perspective to suppress Zhang Cheng.

This made Zhang Cheng feel quite helpless.

But I always feel uneasy in my heart.

If there was one thing that could make him feel at ease, it would be to quickly capture one of the two places, Shentang Fort and Kaokao Village.

Now, he has concentrated his power on Shentang Castle.

Only by concentrating our efforts in one place can we have greater impact.

The reason why it is Shentangbao instead of Kaokao Village is because Shentangbao is the confluence of Daqing River and Shahe River. If we can occupy this place, we can use the docks and ships here to move towards the frontline troops at a faster speed.

Transport supplies.

Once the army that breaks into the northwest hinterland runs out of food and grass, the consequences will be disastrous.

You know, after passing Hengshan, you will immediately reach the vast sea.

Cui Ang's expected blitz attack and taking advantage of the enemy were, in Zhang Cheng's view, both risky and lonely moves.

Generally speaking, such actions are a helpless attack by the weak against the strong when they are at the end of their rope.

If it's done, you'll be able to make a big turnaround.

If it can't be done, it will just accelerate its demise anyway.

But now, the Song Dynasty is strong and the Western Army is weak.

You can absolutely do it step by step and proceed steadily.

Even if the Liao army occupied the northwest, it wouldn't matter. As long as the Song Dynasty could control Hengshan, they could attack the northwest if they wanted and defend it if they wanted.

But now, it contains a huge crisis.

In order to capture the Shentang Fort, Zhang Cheng frantically collected craftsmen from all over Shaanxi Road, and they worked hard to create various siege equipment for him right behind his army.

He built three siege towers alone.

In order to erect the siege tower on the narrow offensive surface of Shentang Castle and get close to the city wall, he made great sacrifices.

It was built entirely with human lives.

What is hateful is that the extremely powerful gunpowder weapons used in the city easily blew it up.

His troops also had gunpowder weapons, but compared to their opponents, their power was completely different.

Those flying rockets, as well as thunder cannons and thunder cannons with ridiculous names, are of no use at all.

But those things over there were like a bolt from the blue as soon as they came out.

The siege tower built with great effort finally reached the city wall. Just when the soldiers climbed up and posed a great threat to the city wall, it collapsed with a roar, along with the soldiers on it.

But the fierce attack for many days was not without results.

At least, the current Shentang Castle looks as shabby as a beggar,

Moreover, the number of defenders in the city is also rapidly decreasing.

Zhang Cheng has gathered a total of 30,000 people, including Xiang troops, behind him, and now he is conducting a frantic attack on Shentang Fort day and night.

In order to reduce the pressure on Shentangbao, Tuoba Fenwu of Kaokao Village sent commandos many times to attack the Song army's rear, but Zhang Cheng didn't bother to pay attention. He just asked all ministries and localities to be more vigilant.

The enemy did this just because he hit them within seven inches.

Just hold on a little longer,

Maybe in the next moment, the other party will completely collapse.

As an experienced general, Zhang Cheng knows very well that when the pressure reaches a peak, even if you just blow a breath, the other party may feel like a strong wind and a stormy sea.

In the eyes of his generals and soldiers, Zhang Cheng was already a little dazed.

He even ordered his men to attack Shentang Castle day and night without stopping.

If there weren't enough troops to rotate into battle, there would probably be a mutiny.

His subordinates tried to dissuade him many times, but Zhang Cheng ignored him.

Another day the sun rises,

But for the hostile parties above and below the Shentang Fort, the difference is not big.

Because the attack didn't stop all night long!

The current temporary pause is just because the Song army was repelled again, and they need to prepare to organize an attack again.

Chengshang also quickly seized this time to have a few bites of food.

Fortunately, there are enough supplies, whether it is food or dishes, Shentangbao is still very sufficient.

Song Jun is also having breakfast.

The first group to finish eating have already begun to line up, and with the sound of drums, they are ready to attack again.

In the past two days, they also saw hope of success.

Because the generals and soldiers resisting on the Shentang Fort no longer rotate frequently, they always have the same faces.

What does this mean?

This shows that the number of enemies in the city is decreasing so sharply that they are no longer able to change shifts and can only struggle to stay in front.

Keren's energy is limited, and his strength is also limited.

There are always times when you are exhausted.

Zhang Cheng is certainly more clear about this.

So, he was happily eating his first meal of the day.

Just like the soldiers, they had a bowl of millet porridge, a piece of salty kohlrabi, and a steamed bun.

In this regard, Zhang Cheng paid great attention to it, especially when on the battlefield, he must share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers. Sometimes, he would even deliberately walk out of his tent with a wowotou in one hand and a pickle root in the other.

The soldiers saw that he, the leader of the army, ate exactly the same as the soldiers.

This will make the soldiers identify with it and also increase the commander's prestige.

These little tricks were all taught to him by his father.

Of course, when you get home, behind closed doors, no one can see you, how extravagant you want to be is all your own business.

Therefore, Zhang Cheng has always been supported by the soldiers on the Shaanxi Road.

A coach who can share joys and sorrows, a coach who never deducts military pay,

Naturally, the soldiers liked it.

If it hadn't been for this, Zhang Cheng would have rebelled a long time ago with the Song army's bad temper, as Zhang Cheng was willing to use his soldiers to their death.

The pickles are crunchy and the taste is much better than yesterday's, and not so salty.

The first batch of pickles was basically unpalatable.

But the soldiers liked it very much.

After Zhang Cheng took a bite of the pickle dumpling, he put his mouth next to the bowl and drank the millet porridge.

The rumbling war drums ringing outside were his best meal.

With such intensity, Shentangbao cannot hold on for a few more days.

Three days at most!

Zhang Cheng made his own judgment.

He took another sip, but before he had time to swallow it, a huge noise suddenly sounded outside. The sound was so loud that it seemed to overturn his tent.

Zhang Cheng's eyebrows suddenly wrinkled into the character "Sichuan".

He knew that his troops were not as good as the Guangrui Army back then, but their military discipline was still pretty good. The fierce battles during this period had transformed the main force.

Such noise can only mean that something big has happened.

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Cheng was in no hurry to stand up and rush out.

Whenever there is a moment of calm during major events, the more so at such a time, as a general, the more calm you must be.

A general is a courageous soldier. If a general panics, there is no need to mention battle strength and morale.

There were rapid footsteps outside, and the one who bumped in was Gan Quan, the most useful general under his command.
To be continued...