"Capturing Pennsylvania can replenish the strategic materials we need for the war. Then burn this place with fire to reduce the war potential of the Zhang family in Huai River as much as possible." Zhu Zhao said with a sneer.
Cheng Xianqing didn't speak. He just watched Zhu Zhao quietly issuing various military orders. Although a generation of heroes had many disadvantages, it was undeniable that his courage was still enough to be awe-inspiring. Now that he had let go
Zhu Zhao was solely responsible for the army's return to Yangzhou and would never interfere in any aspect. This was because he believed in Zhu Zhao's ability and his loyalty to him.
The Empire of Paradise, whether you can overcome this hurdle this time depends on you, Zhu Zhao. Cheng Xianqing thought silently in his heart.
Zhu Zhao still had a cold and cruel smile on his lips, but no one knew what he was thinking. Even military advisor Bing Heng couldn't know the next strategic plan. Maybe Minghui should know, but Minghui
Now he is leading the former army to attack Pennsylvania.
Minghui ran into a wall in Pennsylvania. According to the intelligence of the Holy Sect of Paradise, except for the part that went south, the Huai River army was basically concentrated in the border area with Raozhou and Shouzhou. Pennsylvania, which is located in the rear area, should be empty of troops.
, even if there is one, it should be a garrison in a place with relatively low combat effectiveness. But when Minghui led the vanguard of 30,000 soldiers to the foot of Binzhou City, he was shocked to find that the flag of the Yellow Turban Army was flying on top of the city, and his whole body suddenly became stunned.
Just a surprise.
"Prepare to attack by force." Minghui frowned and gave the order. The Holy Sect of Paradise had just landed, so naturally there was no time to send agents to sneak into the city to create chaos and respond internally and externally. And after abandoning all strategic materials, the Paradise army must now find a rich man.
The local government needs to make up for it. And Pennsylvania is naturally a good choice.
After all, the people Zhu Zhao brought out this time were all the elites of the Holy Sect of Paradise. Although they staggered on the boat all night, their morale was still good after a short rest. They quickly plundered some carriage wood from around Binzhou City, and the soldiers of Paradise
They made simple siege vehicles and stern vehicles. Some soldiers, led by General Ou Liang, used ladders to harass and attack.
The garrison in Binzhou City was none other than Zhang Jiwei, the temporary deputy commander of the Yellow Turban Army. Originally, he led 50,000 soldiers of the Yellow Turban Army into Binzhou City on Zhang Cangxiong's order, just to support Haotian's southward army. However, he did not expect that the southward army would go smoothly.
The troops of the Holy Sect of Paradise were directed towards Pennsylvania. Fortunately, Zhang Jiwei had also fought with Zhang Cangzong on the battlefield for a long time, so he was no stranger to war.
After learning the news that the Paradise Army had landed in Pennsylvania, Zhang Jiwei immediately ordered all the people outside the city to evacuate. He knew the character of the Paradise Holy Cult quite well. When Raozhou and Shouzhou fell, most of the people in the two states were reluctant to part with their property.
, was unwilling to leave, and ended up being either massacred by the Holy Sect of Ultimate Bliss, or fell into the arms of the Holy Sect of Ultimate Bliss, and became a submissive citizen of the other party. Although he did not know how the other party rushed out from Dahu Road, Zhang Jiwei dared to conclude that the other party
They must be running for their lives. Under such circumstances, the Holy Bliss Sect is a group of hungry wolves, and they will definitely turn everything they pass into a pile of ruins.
If the house is gone, it can still be built. If the food is gone, it can still be planted. But if the people are gone, it will be troublesome. Therefore, Zhang Jiwei did not hesitate to give up all supplies outside the city, and all the people fled to the prefecture or county.
command.
"Although the Bliss Holy Cult is coming fiercely, as long as there is still one member of our Yellow Turban Army, we will never let them set foot on the city walls of Pennsylvania." Zhang Jiwei said to the five captains under his command with a solemn face.
He had to be solemn. He knew the combat effectiveness of the Holy Cult of Paradise. What was flying below the city was the battle flag of Minghui, one of the four famous generals of Paradise. Although there were not many troops now, it was obvious that this was just a vanguard and the follow-up army.
They will follow immediately. Although there are 50,000 elite soldiers in Binzhou City, Pennsylvania's defense strength is still too weak compared to Fucheng on the fifth road in Hebei Province.
Due to the flat terrain and lack of sufficient stone materials in the Five Prefectures of Huai River, most of the city's buildings were made from local materials. Like Jiangnan Road, it is a typical terrain that is easy to attack and difficult to defend.
Captain Zhang Qinshuang opened his mouth and said: "General, what about Qingping County in Qingjiang, Qingxi? They are all within the attack range of the Holy Sect of Paradise."
The Zhang family's military strength was not strong to begin with, especially when Raozhou and Shouzhou were suppressing the 200,000 Eastern Japanese Jiraku Allied Forces. Huaishui's main army was concentrated in the eastern part of Pingzhou, Danzhou, and even Binzhou was temporarily dispatched.
The Yellow Turban Legion is stationed. As for the surrounding counties, there are no regular troops guarding them at all. Qingfeng's custom is that if it is not a major military town, troops are generally not stationed in the county.
Zhang Jiwei also frowned. If the Holy Sect of Paradise really attacks these counties, then it seems that the people in the counties can only organize people to resist. In front of the Holy Sect of Paradise, this is undoubtedly an egg against a stone, but now he is really
He couldn't draw out his troops. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but grit his teeth: "I don't care about so much now. As long as the capital city of Binzhou does not fall, then Binzhou will not fall, and the Army of Paradise will not dare to rampage in Pennsylvania. Immediately
Immediately notify the old general Zhang Keliang in Pingzhou and ask him to lead an army to rescue. The people in the city should also organize themselves just in case."
The Bliss army only stayed for less than an hour, and the sun had not yet reached its highest point. After Zhu Zhao's follow-up army arrived, Minghui finally began to attack.
"This is the point." Minghui pointed his arm at the south gate of Pennsylvania and said, "We must rush to the top of the city in one go. We don't have much time and we can't waste it here."
The Holy Sect's attacks have always been aggressive, and this time is no exception. Although their siege equipment is quite crude, Pennsylvania's crude city defense also provides them with good conditions. A ladder is set up at the top of the city.
On the top of the mountain, the Bliss soldiers only needed a few breaths to climb up the wall. The city wall covered with blue bricks and earth in Pennsylvania was obviously not strong. After the Bliss Holy Cult siege vehicles hit it more than ten times, a sudden appearance appeared on the city wall.
A series of cracks appeared, and the fired clay inside began to crack. However, the defenders on the city wall were not cowards. Each of them braved the arrows from the city and fought desperately to resist the opponent's attack in the flames of war.
"No one is allowed to retreat! Anyone who retreats will be killed! If the Holy Sect of Paradise is allowed to rush to the top of the city, we will all be doomed." Zhang Jiwei held a long knife and shouted loudly on the city wall.
"General, the opponent's offensive is very fierce, and we can hardly stop it." A captain, sweating profusely, ran to Zhang Jiwei and said.
"Withstand it first! At least withstand this round of attacks from the Holy Sect of Paradise!" Zhang Jiwei said loudly: "This general will help you dispatch reinforcements immediately. But before the reinforcements arrive, you must hold on!"
The Holy Sect of Paradise has a strong force and actually launches an attack on all four city walls at the same time. Of course, the main attack direction is near the south gate. Due to historical reasons, the city walls here are relatively short and the defense is relatively poor. With Minghui's vision, naturally it will not
Mistake. Therefore, Zhang Jiwei deployed 20,000 soldiers here, and only 5,000 soldiers guarded the remaining three city walls. The remaining 15,000 soldiers were the final reserve.
"Notify General Zhang Huayang immediately and tell him to drag up all his ten thousand soldiers! Good steel is used on the blade, now it's up to them." Zhang Jiwei was anxious, but his face was serious: "Master Zhang Huishou? He is a guest.
The prefectural magistrate asked him to immediately organize the people to help bandage the wounded, and to have Minzhuang ready to go into battle at any time."
After a bloody battle, a group of soldiers from the Holy Bliss finally broke through the layers of defenses of the Huai River soldiers and took the lead in attacking the city. Upon seeing this, Minghui below the city was naturally overjoyed and immediately dispatched reserve soldiers to follow with all his strength.
advance, and at the same time increase the intensity of attacks in other places to contain the Zhang family's defense power.
"Okay! Pennsylvania was finally won!" Cheng Xianqing also saw the situation on the city wall, and immediately clapped his hands and said with a smile.
"Not necessarily!" Minghui said calmly after the joy.
Cheng Xianqing was very puzzled. In his opinion, he had an absolute military advantage and had broken through the wall that the opponent relied on for survival. Why did Minghui still say it was not possible?
Bing Heng quickly explained: "Your Majesty, just because we have attacked the city wall, it does not mean that the opponent has no power to resist. The opponent may be negligent or may have made a scheduling error. But as long as there are sufficient defenders in the city and can
If we respond promptly, we can still fill this gap."
Minghui didn't speak, he just looked at the city with sharp eyes. Just as Bing Heng said, although the Ji Le soldiers who attacked the city wall were brave and not afraid of death, under the powerful force of the opponent, they were infantry.
They retreated step by step, so that the Ji Le soldiers on the ladder behind them could not jump to the top of the city. The soldiers above were basically squeezed down step by step by the opponent. The last dozen or so soldiers even had a chance to jump off the city wall.
None. Just as he jumped into the air, his body was already pierced by the opponent's spear.
Cheng Xianqing's face darkened again, and Bing Heng stopped talking.
"Brother, this is not an option. There are a lot of defenders in Binzhou City, and their combat effectiveness is quite strong. If we want to take it down, we will probably pay a heavy price." Minghui took a few steps to the side and said to
Zhu Zhao, who was standing behind Cheng Xianqing, said.
Cheng Xianqing raised his eyebrows, Minghui was not taking him seriously, right? But at this time, he didn't say anything, he just listened to the conversation between the two.
Zhu Zhao nodded: "That's right. I didn't expect that there is actually a garrison of the Yellow Turban Army in Binzhou City. It's just that we can't take Binzhou, which disrupts our plan."
Minghui remained silent. He knew what Zhu Zhao's overall plan was. As long as he captured Pennsylvania and replenished strategic supplies, Ji Le Sheng Jiao Dong could pass through the gap between Danzhou and Hepingzhou and enter Raozhou and Shouzhou, or Hepingzhou.
The Fourteenth Lang Guards attacked the Huai River army in the east of the two states of Danping and then swept across the Huai River. To the north, they could attack Danzhou, the capital of the Zhang family on the Huai River, and even directly threaten the capital of heaven. To the west, they could attack the Qin Dynasty.
The idea of the Sichuan Li family. After the fierce battle with the Song family, the Li family's strength has been reduced. Moreover, at this time, they would not have thought that they would suddenly send troops to attack from the direction of Pennsylvania. And they could not capture Pennsylvania.
The room for maneuver is much smaller.
"We can't consume too many troops here. Otherwise, even if we can capture Pennsylvania, it will be difficult to return to Yangzhou Road." Minghui felt that he needed to wake up Zhu Zhao.
Zhu Zhao's military attainments are undoubtedly second to none among the Holy Sect of Paradise, but Minghui is worried that he is too proud. He planned the specific military strategy this time. If he hits a wall at the beginning, he may
Will become angry and attack at all costs.
Zhu Zhao smiled in his heart. Even if he lost a lot of troops here, he could still restore the team to its current level. But what Minghui said still made sense. Thinking of this, Zhu Zhao said: "Second brother, you made people slow down the attack.
Speed, but try to give the opponent the illusion that we are preparing to plan the next attack. Zhu Yaping."
"Boss." Minghui said in a low voice.
Zhu Zhao felt a bitter taste in his mouth. He had become accustomed to this right-hand man. Every time he gave an order, he shouted out the name without thinking. But as soon as the words came out of his mouth, he thought that he had already done it last night.
He was abandoned in Baidi City, and now his body is probably buried at the bottom of the river, right?
"Wan Zhong, you lead a thousand soldiers to bypass Binzhou and extend in the direction of Pingzhou and Danzhou. Pay attention to the search situation." Zhu Zhao shouted to a general behind him.
"Yes!" Wan Zhong replied quickly, getting on his horse and running out of the battle formation with a thousand cavalry under his command.
The Holy Sect of Paradise lacked cavalry, but after allying with the Three Northeastern Kingdoms, they got some war horses from the Three Northeastern Kingdoms. However, Cheng Xianqing only had 5,000 cavalry in his hands. For this only quick response force, Zhu Zhao finally
Use it on scouts and messengers. Five thousand cavalry is too insignificant for a decisive battle that often requires tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands. But when used on scouts, the effect is different. At least it can
Greatly improve your message sensitivity.
Zhu Zhao thought for a while, then opened his mouth again and shouted: "Where is Duan Fanjiang?"
A middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance and even a bit of a philistine hurriedly squeezed out of the queue. If you say it was crowded, it was quite true. Because his belly was too big, the queue passage that ordinary soldiers could pass through seemed to him still
A little too narrow.
"Commander, what are your orders?" Duan Fanjiang knelt down on one knee with some difficulty.
"You go and select five hundred soldiers. It's best if their appearance is not much different from yours." Zhu Zhao said.
Duan Fanjiang didn't understand what Zhu Zhao meant, but he didn't have the guts to refute him as the well-deserved first military commander of the Holy Sect of Paradise, so he nodded and said: "General, I will obey!"
Zhu Zhao turned around again and said to Bing Heng: "National Preceptor, I need that person's help."
Bing Heng was horrified: "He? He is our only secret agent. Are you sure about it?"
"I'm not completely sure, but if you follow my instructions, there is at least a 70% chance of success." Zhu Zhao said in a deep voice.
Cheng Xianqing said quickly: "Don't worry, since I have given you full authority to take charge of this military operation, I will never interfere with any of your actions."
Zhu Zhao smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, that's not what I meant. It's just that this time we may have to travel thousands of miles. If we can't win Pennsylvania, our initial plan must be revised. And how it will proceed next, I'm afraid, will have to be revised.
Let’s see what God wills.”
Cheng Xianqing laughed loudly: "If God upholds our religion, then our religion will surely prosper. If God wants to destroy me, then at least our religion has once been glorious. Zhu Shuai, you don't have to worry too much, just give it a try!"
Zhu Zhao kept his back and laughed: "Your Majesty is still as heroic as before! In this case, then I will have a good fight with Qingfeng and see how our empire's luck is?"
The news that the Bliss Holy Cult was attacking Pennsylvania quickly spread around Pennsylvania as if it had grown wings. However, just as the news spread to the hands of all parties, another news came.