Chapter 86: Dark night harassment, just do my best
The night was Guo Dajing's protection. He sneaked close to the city wall the night before and had already shot three Jianlu. Tonight, he was going to continue to torment and let the Jianlu stay up a few more times to avoid wetting the bed.
There were no searchlights, and the lamps and torches on the city dazzled his eyes, making it even harder to see the darkness outside the city. Guo Dajing believed that the light on the city was only for foreign enemies to see, which meant that we were not sleeping and we were tightly guarded.
The moon hid behind the clouds, and the gloomy sky shrouded the equally gloomy Longchuan City.
Wearing a disguise, Guo Dajing approached the city wall along a familiar route. This place was very close to the place where he first lurked and climbed the city wall.
The city wall of Longchuan City is not very high, and the built-in soldiers are condescending, which may not increase the range of the bow and arrow much.
But Guo Dajing is becoming more and more proficient in the use of hunting crossbows. With a quadruple scope, he can accurately shoot at a distance of 100 meters and use the modified crossbow arrows with 70% to 80% confidence.
Although the maximum range of a hunting crossbow can reach nearly two hundred meters, arrows are different from bullets and are greatly affected by wind.
Accurate shooting of 100 meters is already an excellent sniper skill. Guo Dajing does not think this is the limit, but it requires original arrows and requires longer exploration and proficiency.
In fact, in the words of the ancients, it is: a hundred steps can cross the poplar, it is just a matter of familiarity.
The firelight flickered on the city wall, and a few dozen steps away, the figures of Jianlu could be seen swaying. Such guards were indeed very tight, although not everyone was patrolling at the top of the city.
Guo Dajing observed for a while, took out his crossbow, aimed at the enemy, waited for the opportunity, and gently pulled the trigger.
The crossbow arrow flashed in the dark night and accurately hit the side of a Jianlu's face. He disappeared from the city wall without saying a word.
Guo Dajing cocked the arrow, aimed at the other Jianlu who was nearest, and pulled the trigger just as his figure flashed at the battlement.
Another accurate hit, Guo Dajing quickly retreated along the promising route without observing the results.
Don't be greedy for more, just two or three a day will satisfy Guo Dajing. His purpose is simple, he hopes to let Azig know that the killer who attacked Yue Tuo with cold arrows is outside the city.
Others were afraid of being hated by their enemies and being hunted all over the world. But Guo Dajing was afraid that his enemies would not know him, and he just wanted them to come and take revenge.
After reuniting with his men, Guo Dajing directed another harassment. He beat drums and shouted, and made moves to approach the city gate, and then retreated away.
"The enemy is very cautious!" Cui Xiao saw that the ambush arrangement failed at first sight, and shook his head with a little regret.
Guo Dajing nodded and said, "It's at night, so Jianlu is afraid of being ambushed if he leaves the city rashly."
Night fighting is actually not a fighting method that both the enemy and ourselves are willing to adopt. But for the weaker side, night melee can narrow the gap between the two sides.
Those with strong combat power, of course, hope for an upright battle. Not relying on conspiracy and tricks, but relying solely on strength is the safest way to win.
Neither the Dongjiang Army nor the Guan Ning Army has the combat power to confront Jianlu. One relies on fortified cities, while the other relies on harassment and attacks to avoid the real and attack the weak.
But one thing that makes Dongjiang Army stronger than Guan Ning Army is that it dares to take the initiative to attack. No matter what the outcome of the battle is, no matter how great the losses are, this point is commendable.
Guo Dajing's influence, such as landmines, blasting siege techniques, wooden cannons and trebuchets, gave the Dongjiang Army more desire to fight.
Not only the Dongjiang Army, but also Choi Hyo-il and other Korean volunteers, inspired by successive victories, also had high morale, and their mood for revenge against Jianlu became even stronger.
Through Zheng Fengshou and Cui Xiaoyi, Guo Dajing knew that Mao Wenlong sent many people to contact Korean volunteers in various places. In addition to Longgushan City, he also supported Li Li in Xiaoweipu and rewarded Li Zhongjie and other Korean volunteer generals.
Facing the common ferocious enemy Jianlu, the Dongjiang Army and the Korean volunteers united, communicated with each other, and cooperated with each other, making the Jianlu who penetrated deep into Korea even more isolated.
But Guo Dajing felt very sorry for the Korean volunteers. When the Jianlu retreated, these bloody Korean volunteers would also be disbanded.
According to the aggressive nature of the Korean royal family and ministers, they were still laxly armed and in a state of intoxication. A few years later, when Jianlu attacked again, they were again vulnerable and fled in embarrassment.
Although it is still something in history, it may not necessarily happen. But for a soft persimmon like North Korea, if the Jianlu are so poor and crazy, if they don’t take yours, who will they take?
After the harassment was over, Guo Dajing and Cui Xiaoyi left Longchuan City with more than 200 people and headed towards Xiaotieshan.
In order to consume as much Jianlu as possible and delay the arrival of Shang Kexi with a thousand troops, Guo Dajing set up several blocking positions on the road.
They cut down trees, piled rocks and snow, blocked roads in narrow and dangerous places, and hid mines. Guo Dajing led his men to ambush in the mountains and forests beside the road, and launched repeated interceptions against Jianlu.
The blocking positions were not too far apart, and Guo Dajing and others also had war horses, so they did not have to worry about being overtaken by Jianlu.
Each interception does not require specific results or delay time, it all depends on the roadblock being cleared or the enemy being outflanked.
"I'm here, I can do it alone." Guo Dajing said confidently: "There are more than twenty people over there, set up more mines, don't let the Jianlu rush in too fast."
Guo Dajing tried his best to keep his secrets secret. He also had great confidence in his crossbows.
Cui Xiaoyi did not argue anymore and said: "The people led by a certain person over there are all good archers. With the help of mines and traps, the captives cannot have too high speed in the woods."
Guo Dajing nodded in agreement and said: "The next interception position should be deployed with more manpower. If Jianlu suffered a loss, he might just go into the forest and take a circuitous route, force us back, and then clear the roadblocks."
"Yes, Jianlu is not a fool." Cui Xiaoyi said: "You can conduct a small ambush, the terrain there is more suitable."
After a pause, Cui Xiaoyi continued: "At the third interception position, we can launch in advance and run away after the attack. Jianlu thought there was an ambush at the roadblock, so he might have been negligent before."
Guo Dajing nodded vigorously and said: "When it comes to the fourth ambush, we will not use roadblocks, but set up more horse traps to make it difficult for Jianlu to pursue."
"Okay, multiple volleys, but each time is different, won't Jianlu be confused?" Cui Xiaoyi said with a smile: "Then let's arrange it and act separately!"
After listening to Guo Dajing's detailed explanation, An Zonglu, Jin Nianliang, Zhang Lin, Zhang Xijun, Jin Zongmin and others took the order and left.
The interception positions were chosen when they arrived, and they only had to split up and wait for Guo Dajing, Cui Xiaoyi and others to retreat continuously to respond and cooperate.
The roadblocks here have been set up, and the trees, stones, and snow have been shoveled and covered in a mess, preventing horses from galloping through.
Guo Dajing and Cui Xiaoyi led their men and laid some mines in the roadblocks and woods. After discussing the signals for cooperation and retreat, they rested next to the fire in the leeward place.
"If Jianlu is coming, it will have to be around Sishi (9 a.m.)." Cui Xiaoyi estimated the time and said with a wry smile: "I didn't expect to fake a surrender in Yiju, but I got to know Jianlu."
"Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger." Guo Dajing drank hot water and said: "If you don't know anything about the enemy, how can you have any chance of winning?"
Cui Xiaoyi looked at Guo Dajing and said thoughtfully: "Master Guo, you are a little dissatisfied with the imperial court, but you are brave and fearless in killing enemies and serving the country."
Guo Dajing looked directly at Cui Xiaoyi and asked: "Brother Cui, are you very satisfied with the Korean royal family and ministers? When Jianlu invaded, they still regarded death as if they were home."
Cui Xiaoyi lowered his eyes and smiled helplessly.
Guo Dajing stopped delving into this issue and said, "After Jianlu retreats, what are Brother Cui's plans? Do you think Jianlu will attack North Korea again?"
Cui Xiaoyi thought for a while and said: "Chosun Zhongming, that's for sure. It's not surprising that the Jianlu attacked again. As for Cui, he should still be an official!"
"What level of high-ranking officials are needed to change the current situation in North Korea?" Guo Dajing said: "The contrast between the bravery of North Korean volunteers and the weakness of the official army is sharp. I feel very sorry for this."
Cui Xiaoyi frowned, not knowing how to answer this question.
The imperial court is incompetent and the people at the bottom are suffering. Even if a person is full of blood and martial arts, he still feels powerless.
Guo Dajing continued: "Brother Cui and I feel the same way. I always feel that if I were the emperor, I would definitely understand the hard work of the frontline soldiers, and at least give them enough food and pay to support their families and serve more effectively."
Cui Xiaoyi burst out laughing and said, "Master Guo wants to be the emperor. This is not something he says casually."
Guo Dajing didn't take it seriously and said, "Why don't you think about it? Brother Cui is unreal, so I don't believe you haven't had such thoughts."
Cui Xiaoyi laughed, ignored the remark, and humbly asked: "Master Guo, do you have any good advice for me?"
Guo Dajing thought for a while and said: "Where is the best strategy? It's just to try your best to inspire and change the people around you. The other thing is to plan ahead, think long-term, and try to make as many preparations as possible."
"But I heard the details." Cui Xiaoyi didn't give up. He always felt that Guo Dajing was hiding something and didn't tell everything in his heart.
Guo Dajing scratched his head and said in a panic, "I just talked casually, and I don't have any profound insights. I just know a way to put myself aside and think from others' perspective. I think it is very useful."
"If I were in Brother Cui's situation, after the Jianlu retreated, I would still strive to become an official. I would be in Yizhou, and then I would do my best to arrange for those volunteer soldiers to be official soldiers, or give them some money and food, and serve as volunteers in the countryside.
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"In order to win the support of the imperial court, you can spread the news that Jianlu will attack again, or create some minor conflicts at the border. After this disastrous defeat of losing land, your imperial court will be somewhat touched, and it is normal to strengthen its armaments."
"Even if you can't become an official, with Brother Cui's skills, you can train volunteers in the countryside, or directly join the Dongjiang Army. Jianlu is our common enemy, and killing one more will weaken their strength."
"Although the Dongjiang Army and your country are unhappy, they are actually at loggerheads. Without the Dongjiang Army, your country would have no choice but to submit to Jianlu, pay tribute with proties, send troops to help in the war, and become a vassal of Jianlu."
Cui Xiaoyi said solemnly: "Our country has received the grace of rebuilding the Ming Dynasty, so we will not be ungrateful and abandon the Ming Dynasty."
Guo Dajing looked at Cui Xiaoyi and said calmly: "The situation is stronger than the people. If Brother Cui doesn't believe it, let's look at the alliance between Jianlu and your country. Although it is not a complete surrender, it is because Jianlu is not strong and is eager to retreat. If Jianlu
When all the captives come to attack, I am not very optimistic about the choice between subjugation of the country or loyalty to the Ming Dynasty."
After waving his hand, Guo Dajing stopped Cui Xiaoyi's argument and said with a smile: "Just listen to it. What's the use of arguing now? It's not too late to talk after seeing the result."
"Okay!" Cui Xiaoyi also said with a smile: "I will take note of Master Guo's words. I may ask for advice in the future."
"Don't take it seriously when asking for advice." Guo Dajing said humbly: "You and I have limited abilities, so we can only do our best."
"Master Guo's efforts have changed a lot." Cui Xiaoyi complimented and praised, "The Dongjiang Army and the Korean volunteers have benefited a lot."
Guo Dajing was a little proud. It was true. He had indeed changed a lot. He was very different from what he had been in history.
Jianlu's attack on the DPRK suffered heavy losses. The killing of two Baile was an unexpected surprise for them.
As for the Dongjiang Army, they suffered heavy casualties in successive battles. But in the long run, the advantages outweighed the disadvantages. No matter what the court did, it would never be as contemptuous and harsh as before, right?
Besides, in a bloody battle with Jianlu, no one would die. Judging from the current battle losses, the Dongjiang Army is much stronger than before.
When the river ice melts, if the Jianlu are still stranded in North Korea and the navy of the Dongjiang Army is dispatched to cut off the Yalu River, the casualties of the Jianlu will probably increase significantly.
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Longchuan City.
Azig fiddled with a few crossbow arrows, then threw them on the table for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "He shot five people in two nights, still sneaked close to the city wall, and escaped unscathed. He is indeed an extraordinary guy."
Jia La E Zhen Te Ku Yin bowed and said: "The final general thought that he was the murderer who shot Yue Tuo Beile with a cold arrow."
After a pause, he carefully suggested: "The general is willing to lead his troops to Xiaotieshan. How can some enemies work for Lord Beile?"
Azig glanced at Tekuyin and smiled lightly: "Are you afraid that I will also be shot by this person's cold arrow?"
Tekuyin hurriedly said: "If there is a battle, Lord Beile is brave and not afraid of any enemy. But this guy's sneak attack and cold shooting is really despicable, but he has to guard against it."
Azig lowered his eyes and said, "You said that this person sneaked close to the city for two consecutive nights, risking his own life just to shoot a few soldiers guarding the city?"
Tekuyin blinked. Although he had a guess, he couldn't say it out loud.
Azig sneered and said, "I think he is provoking me, demonstrating, and wants to anger me."
"This guy doesn't have such courage." Tekuyin said: "There were only a few casualties. How could he have expected that Lord Baylor would pay attention to it."