Chapter 35 Baekje royal family was buried in flames
Wu Yangyang's Tang army went directly to Si Xiang. They did not carry ladders, but rushed directly to Si Xiang. At present, the walls of Si Xiang Royal City collapsed, and there was no need to use ladders to attack the city head or bombard them with siege vehicles.
The city gate was actually an undefended city in front of the Tang army.
Those Baekje troops who had been bombarded by artillery were already in disarray and could not muster any resistance. Seeing the Tang army coming towards them, they immediately surrendered and fled. Few people could muster the courage to resist the Tang army head-on.
As a result, the war almost showed a one-sided trend.
"kill!"
The Tang army attacked frantically to gain victory. This was a clear opportunity for meritorious service, and whoever did not charge would fail.
Li Junxian and Xu Shiji rode slowly and leisurely from behind to direct the army to attack the city. They strolled leisurely and had the general situation under control.
"Previously, strong cities and strong passes had always been the biggest headache for military strategists, but after the emergence of artillery, I'm afraid there will no longer be such troubles." Xu Shiji said with emotion.
As a general who specializes in military affairs, he is very aware of the power of artillery and the series of changes it will bring. If nothing else, the threat of artillery to the city wall is enough to completely change the strategic situation of both sides.
This attack on Goguryeo and Baekje, the artillery must account for 60% of the reason why the troops were able to advance so quickly. Without such a sharp weapon, it is estimated that Goguryeo would have to fight very hard now. After all, there are many mountains and cities here, if they want to win it in one battle
, there are many difficulties.
But with artillery, as long as you protect the grain road, you can keep pushing forward, no matter what kind of fortified city, it can't stop it.
Li Junxian nodded and said: "This is all the result of His Majesty's lightning-like eyes and foresight. If not for this, how could the artillery appear? Such sharp weapons must not be leaked."
"Don't worry, an elite army of soldiers and horses is always protecting the artillery."
"That's good."
While the two were talking, the Tang army had already entered Sixian.
In order to fight to the death, Fuyu Yici mobilized all the people in the city to defend the city. However, faced with the shock of the artillery, these people who were unwilling to defend the city dispersed and immediately surrendered when they saw the Tang army.
"Don't kill me, don't kill me!"
Qin Huaiyu looked at the people of Baiji, gritted his teeth, and did not kill anyone.
However, if he didn't kill anyone, the Baekje people wanted to kill him. How could the Baekje people turn a blind eye to such a blood feud that would destroy the country?
"ah!"
The Baekje man picked up the long knife and slashed at Qin Huaiyu, but he failed. Although Qin Huaiyu chose to let him go, he did not relax his vigilance. He had already noticed the Baekje man's little move at the first moment.
The black mace fell and the head exploded.
Red and white, all over the floor.
This is war!
Qin Huaiyu pursed his lips and reached out to brush off his mask.
"kill!"
All the Baekje people who tried to attack the Tang army were massacred. The Tang army had done this massacre of cities and countries many times in the grasslands and in Tuyuhun. They were not bloodthirsty, but when the enemy refused to surrender and still resisted, then,
They have no choice but to kill!
The Tang army chased the Baekje army and broke through the city gate all the way. A large number of soldiers and horses came like a tide.
At this moment, Fuyu Yici is not here.
royal palace.
"Father, the Tang army has entered the city."
"I understand." Fuyu Zhang glanced at his son, stood up and said, "What's your plan?"
Fuyu Yici said with a firm face: "I swear to live and die with Sizhi!"
"Okay!" Fuyu Zhang nodded and said: "Although our father and son lost, and Baekje also lost, we will never be defeated by the Tang army. Even if the Tang army comes in, I will not let them get the treasures of the palace!"
He had the courage to attack Goguryeo, and later allowed his son to attack Silla. Now he naturally has the courage to withstand the Tang army's attack.
"Yes!" Fuyu Yici responded to his father's determination sonorously and forcefully.
Human beings only die once.
An hour and a half later, the vanguard of the Tang army finally reached the palace.
"It's burning!" Xue Li's eyes fell on the palace where thick black smoke was rising. The former magnificent Baekje Palace was being burned by the fire.
Qin Huaiyu came on horseback, with blood stains from wounds everywhere on his body. He raised his mask and looked cold.
"The King of Baekje is a character. He would rather die than surrender, and he dared to set fire to himself."
Since they attacked Baekje, the other party has not mentioned surrender, which really surprised Qin Huaiyu.
Xue Li said cautiously: "This may also be the opponent's plan to escape. We cannot let down our guard. You and I will each lead dozens of people to search along the exit. We must not let anyone escape."
"good."
Boom!
With the sound of horse hooves, the two men each led a team of soldiers and horses and went in different directions.
The fire in the palace became more and more intense, and the cries became louder and louder. Many palace residents who did not want to die rushed to flee with their heads in their hands. Hundreds of people were trampled to death alone.
"Ah, help!"
"Run quickly!"
A burned man stumbled around looking for help, but no one paid attention to him and everyone was running for their lives.
call out!
An arrow came from the sky and killed the burning man running around.
Tang Qi came to kill, which made the people in the palace who had just escaped from the sea of fire feel desperate.
Crackling.
The palace collapsed in the fire, with flames and black smoke filling the air.
Buyeo Chang, Buyeo Uij and other members of the Baekje royal family all gathered in a palace, waiting for the moment of self-immolation.
I would rather die than surrender!
Integrity deserves respect, but not every Baekje royal family can die so calmly.
"I don't want to die, I don't want to die, I don't want to die!"
A member of the royal family ran away shouting.
He doesn't want to be burned to death!
"Coward!" Fuyu Yiji looked ugly, but he did not stop the man.
Now the palace is on fire everywhere, and there are Tang troops outside, so no one can escape. Even if they are lucky enough to escape, they will still die in the end!
That man's escape caused an avalanche, and other members of the Baekje royal family who did not want to die followed suit and fled. Buyeojang's women also began to scream and flee, creating a mess.
Fuyu Zhang just looked at those who were trying to survive calmly, without making any move. When the disaster came, they all flew away. He didn't want to fly, so he naturally wouldn't stop others from flying. But, having said that, who can fly out now?
"ah!"
The palace pillars collapsed, sealing the gate, and thick black smoke filled the surrounding area in a short period of time. Fuyu Yiji gradually couldn't support himself. He absorbed a large amount of black smoke and could no longer stay awake, so he fell straight down.
Followed by Buyeo Chang, and then the descendants of the Baekje royal family who were burned to death.
Outside.
Qin Huaiyu and Xue Li searched along the exit of the palace, arresting and killing a large number of palace residents who tried to escape.
Boom!
There was a loud noise ahead, the palace collapsed, and fire shot into the sky.
"Spectacular!" a Tang Jun joked with a smile.
"It's really spectacular, but it's a pity. If we could capture the complete Baekje Palace, it would be a great achievement," another person said.
"Stop chatting, let's go and pick up the two generals."
"yes."
Chaos is now the city of Sixian, and fire is burning the palace.
In this battle, Sixie fell and the Baekje Palace was completely burned. The fire lasted for four or five days before it was extinguished by the people organized by the Tang Army.
Despite this, the fire did not completely disappear, and some houses were still burning.
King Buyeo Chang of Baekje, his son Buyeo Yiji, and a large number of members of the Baekje royal family were all killed in the flames. The few who escaped were also captured by the Tang army and all were imprisoned together.