Chapter 743: Zhan Yun Conquers the Last Spring, Heavy Cannons and Qing Songs Are Silent
Dingjun Mountain has a long and narrow geography, with high mountains in the north... The Shu army led by Zhang Fei and Fazheng was stationed on one of the cliffs - "Yuanshanzi".
On this day, the Wei army stationed in "Yangtianwa" was dispatched.
Xia Houyuan suddenly issued an order, and the three armies quickly assembled and tried to attack the Shu army.
After hearing the news, the Shu army also set up their battle formations. Fortunately, the "Yuanshanzi" where they were located had higher terrain and had mountains as a barrier. The Wei army might not be able to attack it if they attacked from above.
Zhang Fei cursed, "This kid Cao Yu used despicable methods to harm my second brother. I haven't gone to find him yet, but he's here. Okay... Hahaha... If a Wei army comes today, I'll poke a transparent hole!"
I will definitely poke 10,000 transparent holes today!"
As he spoke, Zhang Fei picked up the Zhangba Snake Spear and went to fight.
Wei Jun was like a coward after scolding him for so many days, but now... his second brother has been killed, how dare he come out?
Zhang Fei was already very angry, and he was worried that he had no place to vent his anger.
"Yide..."
Fazheng stopped Zhang Fei, "Since it's an attack, we can't do it now!"
"Didn't you, Fa Xiaozhi, give me the order to call for the formation in the first place? Why, now that Wei Jun has finally come out, you don't let me fight. What's the point?"
"Yide!" Fazheng hurriedly explained: "Cao Gui's debate was full of energy, then weakened again, and finally exhausted... Today, the enemy's army is in full swing, and just like the first attack, this wave of morale is the highest. Our army should take advantage of the terrain.
Use defense as attack, wait until...the enemy army cannot attack for a long time, and morale is weakened. At that time...the enemy is exhausted and we are overwhelmed, it is the turn of General Yide's Zhangba Snake Spear to take off the head of the thief general in the chaos of the army to comfort him.
General Guan’s spirit is in heaven!”
this…
In other words, Fa Zheng can persuade Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei is convinced of Fa Zheng...
For no other reason than for Fa Zheng’s true temperament, the whole of Bashu has never seen such a person. If someone looks down upon him, he will definitely retaliate tenfold...
If you ever receive a bowl of porridge from someone, you will be ten times more grateful...
Revenge must be retaliated, and grievances are clear... This kind of temperament is quite suitable for Zhang Fei.
This is also the reason why Zhuge Liang insisted on placing Zhang Fei and Fazheng in the same place when he set up the formation.
"What Xiaozhi said makes sense!" Zhang Fei touched his forehead... "Then just wait until sunset today, then I will lead my army out and level Dingjun Mountain in one go... Capture Hanzhong and cut off Cao Cao
Yu’s head is dedicated to my second brother!”
"Yide, there will be a chance for revenge...sooner or later!" Fa Zheng patted Zhang Fei on the shoulder, "Whoever hurts us will pay for it with money! Whatever Cao Yu did to General Guan, I, the Shu Han, will pay back tenfold!"
The war... is about to break out.
But right now, it is the calm before the war, on this sunny morning.
More and more Wei troops arrived at the foot of "Yuan Shanzi"...
"Don't be excited, don't be excited!"
Watching the soldiers sharpening their swords and getting ready to go, Xia Houyuan quickly advised...
For five years, the Wei Dynasty has not fought a war...
These soldiers have been training for five years, and they can no longer stand the loneliness.
In addition, the military merit of the Wei Dynasty was measured by the number of enemy heads cut off on the battlefield. Five years of peace meant that there was no promotion for five years.
"Those who dare to attack without authorization will be dealt with according to military law!"
Xia Houyuan shouted again...
After roaring, Xia Houyuan looked at Xun You...
He asked meaningfully: "Liu Ye, where is Zhuge Jun? Is it reliable?"
Xun You smiled and didn't reply...
However, his confident expression... seemed to have answered Xia Houyuan's question.
At the same time, the soldiers of the Shu army clearly saw the enemy troops at the foot of the mountain. They were all tall and strong...the clearly visible abdominal muscles on their waists and abdomen...were intimidating.
Someone in the Shu army whispered: "I heard from merchants from the north that the soldiers of the Wei Dynasty eat three kilograms of grain a day, including one kilogram of meat..."
"If you want to eat large yellow croaker, then eat as much as you want!"
"No wonder they are all so tall..."
The cultivation of soldiers in ancient times was often unhealthy, because...with a lot of training and fighting, the food of the soldiers could not keep up at all, and the food could not keep up with the nutrition.
Because they cannot get adequate nutritional intake, nine out of ten people... have a sallow complexion and thin muscles!
But today's Wei army is an exception. One of the most important things in the military reform is to ensure food for the soldiers.
Thanks to the great success of "spreading farmers into acres" and "gathering grain on the battlefield", the soldiers of the Wei army were able to eat three meals a day. On this basis, they trained rigorously... They are naturally strong-willed and extraordinarily tough!
"Can we beat this damn bitch?"
A Shu army issued such a soul question...
But...the Shu army on the entire mountain was silent...
No one answered…
But it seems that this question strikes directly into the soul of every soldier of the Shu army.
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"Master Zhuge, you stay on guard first and let me put some water in!"
The war is approaching, and Liu Ye, the head of the Ministry of Industry, seems a little nervous...
On the other hand, Zhuge Jun, the deputy director of the Ministry of Industry, seemed very unsettled, "How long has Uncle Liu ever been in this mood?"
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Liu Ye looked at the artillery array set up beside him, "His Majesty said that this thing... was first used to practice with Xianbei, but... it took five years to improve it... this is the first time it has been put on the battlefield!"
Zhuge Jun smiled and said: "There is a first time for everything...Besides, we have tried it many times, at least...it won't explode on our side!"
"I hope so!" Liu Ye sighed...
Seeing that he was really nervous, Zhuge Jun patted Liu Ye on the shoulder, "Did you know that I'm going to be a father?"
Liu Ye was startled, "What?"
He reacted quickly, "Is it...is it Miss Cao's?"
"If it weren't for her, I might have to live on the streets..." Zhuge Jun said with emotion...
These words directly made Liu Ye happy, "Haha..." Liu Ye laughed, "I have heard for a long time that Miss Cao Mu does not allow other women in the mansion. It seems... it is not easy to be the son-in-law of the Cao family... But then again
, From now on, you will be His Majesty’s brother-in-law, right? Congratulations!"
"Haha..." Zhuge Jun laughed awkwardly. You should experience it yourself. He smiled: "Okay... have you calmed down now?"
Liu Ye also smiled, "Much calmer!"
"Then get ready!" Zhuge Jun glanced around at the surrounding artillery battalion soldiers...
These were all selected by him from among the soldiers of the Wei army... Because of the special nature of the artillery, the selection process was more stringent than that of the flying ball soldiers.
"Uncle Liu Huang..."
Suddenly, Zhuge Jun called Liu Ye.
"What?" Liu Ye asked back.
"Your Majesty said it." Zhuge Jun said with a smile: "If we win this battle, your Majesty will allow me to set off this firecracker to celebrate when my son is born..."
Uh...Liu Ye was stunned.
This thing? It can also be used for celebrations.
After a brief hesitation, Liu Ye raised the command flag and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Everyone is in position, fire!"
--boom…
--boom…
--boom…
In an instant, a huge roar shook the sky and the earth!
The whole Dingjun Mountain... echoed with the sound of "rumbling"!
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"boom!"
"Boom!"
Hundreds of red cannons roared violently continuously.
The explosion was deafening, the smoke of the fire rose into the sky, and the air was filled with a suffocating pungent smell. The entire Shu army camp was in chaos... Every surviving Shu army soldier fled in all directions, and those soldiers who were hit by the shells... were shot into the sky
The air wave blew up, and immediately with the sound of "Dongdong" falling to the ground... it fell and was shattered into pieces.
There were also those with broken arms... those with broken legs. They were whimpering and wailing in the air waves...
And accompanied by intermittent explosions...
Pillows of thick black smoke swept across the entire mountain, and debris and debris flew across the sky, shooting out like sharp knives.
"Enemy attack...enemy attack..."
The position mentioned by Zhang Fei and Fazheng was the rear army, and they had not yet been hit by the shells...
However, with the general introduction of the soldiers, Fa Zheng's so-called "one vigorous effort, then weakened, and three exhausted" preaching... came to an abrupt end at this moment.
Obviously the enemy troops... are still under the mountains!
Even if the enemy attacks...it won't be so fast, right?
And what’s that roaring sound outside the account?
Fazheng's face turned pale and he was silent for a long time.
"What's going on? What's going on?" Zhang Fei shouted: "But...that flying ball? Didn't I tell you to stare at the top of your head?"
Because the flying ball soldiers of Longxiao camp are so famous...
Therefore, Zhang Fei and Fazheng specially guarded against the flying ball soldiers...
In addition, it is extremely difficult to control flying balls due to the high mountains here. Under the premise of deliberate precautions, it is absolutely impossible to encounter attacks from flying ball soldiers...
So…
"What's the roar outside the account? What's going on?"
Zhang Fei quickly asked...
Scout Qi Qi Ai Ai replied: "It's... it's an unknown object. It was thrown from the bottom of the mountain. When it hits the ground... then..."
Zhang Fei and Fazheng looked confused...
Looking at the scout with a choked tone, Zhang Fei picked up his clothes and said, "What's that? Just tell me!"
at this time…
"Boom..."
Through the window, Zhang Fei witnessed something falling down, followed by a violent "boom..." sound, and a huge explosion occurred where the thing fell.
That is the tent closest to the Chinese army tent...
Zhang Fei saw with his own eyes that the tent was in pieces... and the soldiers inside were also bloody!
——Rumble…
——Rumble…
The sound of huge artillery began to sound here continuously.
More and more soldiers were blown away, and more and more tents turned into debris...
When Zhang Fei just woke up, "Ah..." he screamed. It turned out to be a smashed weapon, which turned into pieces... and stuck into his face... Immediately, blood poured in, and his whole cheek was covered with blood.
And the indiscriminate bombardment of artillery continues...
A series of muffled sounds were mixed with harsh screams that broke through the air. The ground was still shaking. The scorching flames caused by the artillery were flying everywhere. The tongues of flames sticking to the ground were licking the nearest objects. The smell was pungent... The thick smoke was choking the pavement.
The people burst into tears and struggled to breathe... The chaotic Shu army kept wailing and coughing... The panicked soldiers were like headless flies, shouting and screaming... The cries were loud.
In the diffuse clouds of black smoke, figures hid their noses and wiped away tears, and coughs came one after another. Burnt black figures wrapped in flames ran anxiously amidst desperate cries, with clusters of falling flames under their feet, and behind them there was a tight fire.
The tongues of fire that could not be let go, the ubiquitous flames burned the Shu army's hair and eyebrows... It made people feel thirsty, and they felt the hot air waves rushing towards them like mountains and seas...
At this moment, this mountain... is no longer a mountain, but more like a boundless terrifying hell, which is creepy and despairing!
"Can't hold on anymore...Can't hold on anymore!"
Fazheng desperately dug out Zhang Fei, who was covered by earthworks. At this moment, Zhang Fei's face was covered in blood... His dark cheeks turned dark red at this moment.
"Fight...Fight...Fight with them!"
Zhang Feiyou shouted to himself.
Fazheng said loudly: "We can't hold it anymore, we can't hold this position anymore...retreat...retreat to Jianmen Pass...retreat to Jianmen Pass!"
While talking, a group of soldiers quickly lifted Zhang Fei up, and they retreated frantically amid the artillery fire...
They didn't know if they would be bombarded by artillery fire...
But what they know clearly is that if they stay in this position now... death will definitely be waiting for them!
The rumble...continues to roar!
The strong winds swayed the fire, constantly spurting out flames, and the entire "Yuanshanzi" Shu army's military stronghold was completely reduced to ruins.
All positions looked so small and fragile under the huge power of artillery.
The ash after the flames burned... fell like rain, and this ash... formed a thin layer, covering the peak named "Yuanshanzi" in Dingjun Mountain.
There's not a trace of sunshine here...
The billowing smoke covered everything!
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"it's over?"
On the position of the artillery battalion, Liu Ye, who was still nervous just now, was still a little unfinished.
This continuous roar is such a relief...
He exhaled a long breath. This time without saying hello, he went to find a tree and peed... He was the uncle of the former emperor and a gentle man, but this time... he really held it in for too long.
I was so overwhelmed that I didn’t even have time to pee!
Zhuge Jun also came to him, took off his pants and peed... and many artillerymen also came over.
Everyone swayed on their waists... feeling relaxed.
Just now... it was too comfortable and the sound was too loud, and I almost... lost control.
"Master Zhuge..." Liu Ye asked: "Do you think Zhang Fei and Fa Zheng were killed in the explosion?"
"No!" Zhuge Jun sighed with emotion: "With such a big mountain and such a big position, we can't bomb every inch even if we bombard it for three days and three nights. As the commanders, Zhang Fei and Fazheng
…Naturally they will be escorted out as soon as possible.”
"That...what a pity!" Liu Ye pouted...
"What's a pity?" Zhuge Jun asked.
Liu Ye stroked his beard and said, "Your Majesty has decreed that if the enemy troops retreat to Jianmen Pass, we will not be allowed to bomb indiscriminately..."
These words came out of his mouth... Zhuge Jun nodded slightly, "Your Majesty does not want the war to involve the people of Jianmen Pass! After all, Your Majesty is much more merciful than the Supreme Emperor."
"Yes..." Liu Ye continued with emotion: "If he were the Supreme Emperor, then this southern expedition would have been to encircle and kill those who surrendered without mercy! But Your Majesty is like this..."
It seems that Liu Ye wanted to ask, if Cao Yu had not used artillery to attack Jianmen Pass...
How to break the Jianmen Pass?
How could Zhuge Jun fail to realize what Liu Ye meant? He immediately smiled and said: "Uncle Liu Huang, you might as well wait. What your Majesty is best at is not the artillery, but the human heart!"
Speaking of which…
Zhuge Jun asked Liu Ye, "Uncle Liu Huang, if you were the Shu army at this time, would you hate His Majesty and the Wei Dynasty so much that you would fight us to the end?"
this…
Liu Ye was silent for a long time, thinking about this question, "If it were you, what would you do?"
Zhuge Jun paused and replied: "If someone bombarded my comrades with artillery and blew up my position, I would hate them, but...if I don't even know what caused our army to suffer such losses, so that,
I don’t even know how my comrades died? I think...I will be more fearful than hatred!"