"The next priority is to attack the city, and the highest priority is to attack the heart. Siege of a city has always been the bloodiest method of warfare. You have to use human lives to fill the walls of the city and the top of the city. Therefore, the ability to siege a city is to shock, but to destroy a city, it depends on psychology.
.”
Yang Xuan pointed to his heart and began to teach his subordinates.
"If you look through the history books, you will find that more than a thousand people used the city to hold back an army of 100,000 for several days, or even ten days... not all at once, but multiple times. What does this mean? The defenders are crazy!"
"Therefore, I said in this battle that we should go out and not be inside. Lin Jun's coming to help seems like a good thing, but it also makes the defenders place all their hopes on him. If he wins, there is no need to say anything. If he loses, the defenders will feel like they are mourning for their heirs.
"
The generals listened very carefully, and the old thief was taking notes.
Behind him, Jiang He'er was also recording. While recording, he looked at Yang Xuan.
Yang Xuan pointed to the city head, "Originally, I thought Lijiang City could hold on for five days, but today, I feel that it will take half a day and it won't be possible for it to fall in one fell swoop!"
All at once...this is a bit exaggerated! Duke!
Everyone followed his fingers and looked over.
At the top of the city, Kunzhou Biejia Ding Yan grabbed the back collar of the governor Sang Yuanxing's clothes and put a long knife on his neck.
He shouted towards the city at the top of his lungs.
"The Duke is mighty!"
There is no need to attack the city with a single blow, and the city is broken without any action... Generals: "..."
Jiang He'er opened his mouth, "Is this going to break the city?"
Yang Xuan was also stunned for a moment.
Siege has always been the most bloody method of warfare, attacking the heart first to avoid heavy casualties.
What he said before was fine, but what he said was a bit exaggerated.
Unexpectedly, the city turned upside down before he gave the order.
The garrison that could hold out for five days collapsed.
But he soon understood what was going on inside.
"Lin Jun's arrival made the defenders overjoyed. They pinned all their hopes on reinforcements. This man is like this, relying on everyone to support him. When you are thinking about who to rely on, your heart will
It’s gone. How can we defend the city if we lose our morale?”
"The Duke... is wise!"
The corners of Helianyan's mouth raised slightly, feeling that this scene should be recorded and immortalized in the annals of history.
This is the real famous general of the Tang Dynasty, who is infinitely more powerful than those generals in Chang'an who only know how to blow... King Yong lowered his head, his eyes filled with brilliance.
Nan He asked for instructions, "My lord, do you want to attack?"
Yang Xuan shook his head, "In all these years, the Northern Liao defenders have never asked for surrender. This makes Ning Xing quite proud. Today's request for surrender by Kunzhou is of great significance."
This incident will severely damage the morale of Beiliao.
"Besides, the sons of our Northern Xinjiang Army will be better off if they die in less battles. As for the Northern Liao people, let's see how they fight among themselves."
The city was in chaos.
"Stop being rebellious! Kill him!"
"Yang Gou is here, Kunzhou can't defend it anymore."
"If you ask for surrender, you don't have to build roads...ah! Who's going to chop me up, grass mud horse?"
I don't know who made the move first, but the defenders at the city head divided into two waves and started fighting in a melee.
"This knife works well!"
"Oh! This foot is like an antelope hanging its horns, leaving no trace behind. How wonderful!"
"Look, this knife actually killed the person."
There was a melee at the top of the city, and the Northern Xinjiang army below the city did not take advantage of the opportunity to take action, but was watching a show.
Ding Yan took Sang Yuanxing hostage and retreated to a corner, surrounded by soldiers who wanted to surrender.
Although there were almost the same number of people on both sides, the Northern Xinjiang Army was right under the city. The morale of the group that asked to surrender was greatly boosted, and they gradually gained the upper hand.
Sang Yuanxing did not dare to move his neck, kept his body slightly tilted back, and sneered: "I didn't expect you would dare to rebel against Daliao. Aren't you afraid that your whole family will be exiled?"
There is a precedent for this kind of thing. If a general surrenders, the family will either be exiled or all of them will be enslaved...
It is difficult to distinguish between the two punishments. Some people say that being a slave is better, but it depends on luck. If you are lucky, if you meet a good master, your life will be safe. If you are not lucky, if you meet a cruel master, your life will be peaceful.
Better to die.
In fact, it is almost impossible to find a good host.
The family records of officials and generals are my efforts. What do ordinary people think?
——Fuck! Aren’t these so-and-so’s wife and children?
People love to see others suffer misfortune, but if you can create misfortune for others, let alone that sense of superiority.
There is a way out for common people to be slaves, but the end for former nobles to be slaves is not much better. It is all related to this mentality.
——You also have today?
Ding Yan said with a ferocious smile: "Either you die, or your family is exiled, which one do you want me to choose? If I die, my wife and children will be bullied. So why not die?"
"Your shamelessness is beyond my expectation."
"The way you acted righteously after accepting the bribe makes me sick!"
The rebels began to counterattack, squeezing their opponents forward one by one.
From time to time, someone would fall onto the top of the city, and the screams would begin, and then die out.
Under the city, groups of Northern Xinjiang troops were practicing killing.
This time the new soldiers participated in the siege, but they were unable to participate in the field battle with Lin Jun.
"Kill more accurately! Yes, hit the chest, stab it hard, and easily kill a person!"
The new soldier stabbed his half-dead opponent with one shot, turned around and vomited, and was kicked down.
The captain was scolding fiercely: "Tut Tu Tu Tu, when you go to the battlefield, will your opponent wait for you to finish vomiting before attacking? Go back and keep killing!"
The new recruits vomited gall and were forced to kill people.
Those who fell on top of the city were all resisters, and they resisted quite fiercely.
In this process, the old soldiers and team officers acted as bodyguards.
"ah!"
One of the bodyguards reacted too slowly, and a new recruit was stabbed.
"Ah! Help! Help me!"
The new soldier fell down, screaming.
The team officer beheaded his opponent and stood in front of him, "Get up!"
"Help me!"
The new soldiers howled miserably.
"Who's hurt?"
Chen Huagu, a famous doctor from northern Xinjiang, rushed over with a medicine box on his back and several disciples.
This battle was a bit boring, with not many casualties, making Chen Huagu feel that there was no use for it.
The new soldier lay on the ground and screamed, "I'm going to die!"
Chen Huagu did not dare to neglect, knelt on one knee beside him, and searched carefully...
"Where?"
"this!"
The new soldier pointed at his belly.
There was a hole in the armor on his lower abdomen. Chen Huagu heard how miserable he was and carefully opened the armor to both sides.
There is a reddish mark on the lower abdomen.
This knife didn't even break the skin!
Chen Huagu stood up and cursed: "It's no big deal, get out!"
Strange to say, the team officer's scolding was useless, and Chen Huagu yelled and scolded, and the new soldier immediately jumped up.
"fine?"
The new soldier looked down and said happily: "Yeah, it's okay, hahahaha!"
Chen Huagu glanced at the team officer, "How the hell did you lead the troops?"
The captain's face turned red and he saluted, "It's your fault."
"Affects morale!"
Chen Huagu left with the medicine box on his back.
The team officer kicked the new soldier down and said, "We are setting up camp today, you go dig a latrine!"
He Lianrong looked at this scene, shook his head and sighed.
In the past, if something like this happened, the team officers would have started to use obscene words and even personal attacks. Unlike the literati who had to fart in the intestines for a few times before they farted, the officers and soldiers in the army could humiliate people straightforwardly and make people feel more comfortable.
You will never forget it.
But the team officer only punished, not humiliated.
Yang Xuan has been encouraging brotherhood in the military, and today it is working.
He glanced at Yang Xuan and said softly: "I was not unjustly defeated back then!"
At the top of the city, Sang Yuanxing said: "Your Majesty is very kind to you."
"It's not thin, but where is this? This is Kunzhou. Once Neizhou is lost, this place will face the northern border. Isn't it thin? This is because I want to sacrifice my life for him!"
Sang Yuanxing sighed, "Your Majesty is actually very kind to me. Someone reported me for corruption last year, but Your Majesty suppressed it. Since then, I have sworn allegiance to Your Majesty until death."
The resistance faction began to retreat.
Sang Yuanxing moved his neck carefully, and the blade of the knife rubbed against his skin, causing him to stiffen.
"Over the years, I have worked hard in Kunzhou. Last year, I had the opportunity to be transferred back to Ningxing, but I refused without hesitation. I am worthy of Your Majesty."
"From last year to this year, you have embezzled more than 200,000 yuan. And Ning Xing asked you to go to the Ministry of Rites. It sounds nice, but it is a Qingshui yamen, and there is no place for corruption." Ding Yan sighed, "You are so shameless."
Sang Yuanxing said seriously: "I have shed blood for Daliao. Today, the Northern Xinjiang army came to the city, which reminded me of Yang Xuan. I had heard about him when he was in Taiping. When he arrived in Chenzhou, his reputation
Like thunder. When he took charge of Northern Xinjiang, I secretly admired him and felt that he is a hero in this world!"
Several sergeants from the Northern Xinjiang Army climbed up.
Seeing Sang Yuanxing, I couldn't help but feel happy.
The second governor to be captured alive!
Ding Yan, who captured Sang Yuanxing and launched a rebellion, was also favored. According to the Duke's urine, it was unlikely that he would become a rich man.
But Ding Yan's face was so ugly, as if he had eaten a fly.
Sang Yuanxing coughed dryly, "I have long wanted to surrender to the Duke, but I couldn't find the opportunity for a while. Where is the Duke? I have a major secret to report."
The city gate opened, and Nan He directed people to enter the city to clean up.
"After Lijiang City, the follow-up will be easy." Yang Xuan glanced at the map held by Jiang He'er, "The follow-up cities..."
He looked at the generals.
Nan He was silent.
Pei Jian was calm.
Jiang Cunzhong didn't take it seriously.
"Jiang Cunzhong."
"exist!"
"Heding City is yours!"
"Take orders!"
"Pei Jian!"
"exist!"
"You lead the army to attack Longchuan!"
"Take orders!"
Yang Xuan divided his troops into three groups, and ordered Jiang Cunzhong and Pei Jian to each lead an army to attack the remaining two cities in Kunzhou, while he himself stationed in Lijiang City.
It was a hard journey, so he went to take a shower first.
When he came out, Jiang He'er was waiting, "My lord, Sang Yuanxing, please see me. He said he has important confidential information to report."
"You are a bastard!"
Wang Laoer looks down on such scum.
"knew."
Yang Xuan went to the front yard.
"Let him come."
Yang Xuan sat down, and He Lianyan knelt down behind him and wiped his hair with a cloth.
It's sunny outside, but it's quiet inside.
The sound of footsteps sounded, and Yang Xuan, who was reading the documents sent from Taoxian County, said without raising his head: "Come in."
"The Duke."
A sergeant came in and said, "Sang Yuanxing is here."
Yang Xuan put down the document in his hand and nodded.
Sang Yuanxing's hands were tied behind his back. After entering, Yang Xuan nodded slightly as a sign of appreciation for his choice to put down his weapon at the last moment.
But the first achievement was undoubtedly Ding Yan's.
"Plop!"
Yang Xuan blinked his eyes.
Why bother?
Sang Yuanxing knelt down without hesitation and said: "I have admired the name of the Duke for a long time, but it is a pity that I cannot serve the Duke."
This man is shameless!
But Yang Xuan's favorite thing is that his enemies are shameless.
He is so immoral that he hates corrupt officials and those who are afraid of death.
"Yeah!" Yang Xuan hummed as an encouragement.
He Lianyan felt like giving an encouraging look to a captive dog.
"The Duke is majestic and heroic..."
Sang Yuanxing's opening remarks were a bit long.
To be honest, it feels good to be praised, but after hearing it too much, I feel a little tired of it.
It's all fake!
Yang Xuan reminded himself, and then impatiently tapped the eucalyptus with his fingers.
"Talking about things."
"yes."
Sang Yuanxing touched the foam at the corner of his mouth. Of course he knew that blindly flattering others would arouse Yang Xuan's disgust, but at the same time, Yang Xuan would also despise him. In this way, his situation would be much better.
"That time I went to Longchuan for inspection, and by the way..."
"By the way?"
Yang Xuan didn't raise his head, but He Lianyan sat up straight, looked over his shoulder at Sang Yuanxing, and sneered: "Don't hesitate, otherwise Jinyiwei's methods will make you regret being born."
"Yan!" Yang Xuan sighed.
"The Duke."
"Don't be too impatient, let's take our time."
"yes!"
He Lianyan's waist slumped and she continued to wipe his hair.
But Sang Yuanxing shuddered, "I'm here to collect... a sum of money."
This girl is so corrupt.
He Lianyan whispered: "Earlier, our people transported a large amount of money from Sang Yuanxing's house, probably no less than half a million dollars."
A governor can actually embezzle half a million dollars, and this time the military expenditure can be supplemented.
Yang Xuan was very pleased.
"It was night. I was resting behind the government office. In the dead of night, I suddenly felt unbearable abdominal pain. I was about to get up when I heard someone talking outside."
There was some horror in Sang Yuanxing's eyes, "It was two men who said... the manager of the eldest princess's biological mother was in Longchuan back then, and this person knew a lot about the eldest princess."
Um?
Yang Xuan was puzzled, "What does this mean?"
Changling is a real princess. If not, how could Helianfeng prepare so many backup plans for her?
To be honest, Yang Xuan was a little envious of those behind the scenes. He couldn't help but feel sad when he thought about his situation when he first started his business with only a few kittens around him.
They are all fathers, look at how authentic He Lianfeng is.
Sang Yuanxing's breathing became more rapid, "It's true that the birth mother of the eldest princess has some problems with her background."
He Lianyan behind him stopped wiping his hair.
Slightly heavy breathing.
This is news worth millions of dollars.
Yang Xuan's expression remained unchanged, "How long ago?"
If time passes, the only thing Yang Xuan can do is to send a message to Ningxing to let Changling prepare for the situation.
Hopefully, it won't be too long.
Without the control of Changling, the situation in Northern Liao will undergo major changes.
If she doesn't do it right, Lin Ya will be able to suppress He Lianchun.
Compared with He Lianchun, Yang Xuan felt that Lin Ya was a greater threat.
Seeing his calm expression, Sang Yuanxing felt a little annoyed.
"I know that the Duke has some friendship with the eldest princess."
Fortunately, the old relationship was not mentioned, otherwise Yang Xuanjuebi would have disposed of Sang Yuanxing.