As dawn approached, a cool breeze blew and rain fell. At first, it was just fine raindrops drifting in the wind, but the rain gradually increased, and the pattering became thick and dense. When it fell on the body, the clothes were quickly soaked and soaked through.
Then I was blown by the cold wind, chilling my bones.
This is probably the last rain of the year, but it comes at an untimely time...
Outside the Mingde Gate in the south of Chang'an City, Cheng Yaojin was dressed in armor and stood under a makeshift awning with a sword on his waist. He frowned as he watched the groups of soldiers retreating on the battlefield and being captured by Zheng's private army commanded by Zheng Rentai.
They drove to the open space on one side of the circle to watch the guards, and finally their eyes penetrated the increasingly dense rain and fell on the brightly lit Mingde Gate Tower.
The rebels at Mingde Gate were unable to withstand the fierce attack of the Xue, Liu, and Zheng coalition forces, and soon changed hands. Liu Rengui led the navy into the city, pursued and defeated the defeated troops, and the situation was excellent.
The pitter-patter sound of rain hitting the awning disturbed Cheng Yaojin's mind.
Why does it rain like this at this time?
The Youtun Guards had firearms to assist them, and their combat prowess was unparalleled in the world. Their attacks were indestructible, and their defenses were even more impregnable. At the beginning of the great battle, one man stood in front of the barrier, but the fierce cavalry gathered in Tuyuhun for ten years did not manage to cross the Lei Chi in a desperate charge.
Step by step, to this day, no matter how numerous the rebels are, they may not be able to capture the Wude Palace.
Not only the power of firearms, but also the operation and use of firearms by Youtunwei, as well as the strategies and tactics derived from firearms, are unparalleled in the world.
However, this heavy rain now brings a trace of unpredictable danger to the impregnable defense of Wude Hall.
Water defeats fire. Since it is a "firearm", it must be afraid of water. Both muskets and thunderbolts are restricted by rain and weather, and their power is greatly reduced. Relatively speaking, the impact of artillery is smaller, but artillery can have a certain effect in a battle.
How many cannons and how many rounds can they fire?
Not to mention the terrain and buildings around the Butokuden Hall severely restrict the power of artillery...
Li Chengqian originally had an absolute advantage in the situation, but something suddenly changed due to the heavy rain. What is particularly important is that such a battle for the throne of Guozuo will definitely be influenced by God. Does the heavy rain at this time contain the will of God?
As the saying goes, "Everything is planned by man, and accomplished by heaven." The emperors in the world who have destiny will naturally be favored by God. If there is no destiny, even if a king like Xiang Yu dominates the world and is so angry that he will be ambushed from all sides and commit suicide in Wujiang River.
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Niu Jinda and Cheng Yaojin have been close friends for more than 20 years. They have supported each other and are brothers and sisters. They are very familiar with each other. At this moment, seeing Cheng Yaojin standing there staring at the rain curtain in trance, with the expression on his face changing, his heart skipped a beat.
one time.
He stepped forward and stood beside Cheng Yaojin, and asked in a low voice: "Commander, what's wrong?"
Naturally, Cheng Yaojin had nothing to hide about this old subordinate who could hand over his back during a charge and give his wife and children when he was about to die: "There is something wrong with this rain."
Niu Jinda was puzzled: "There is already a lot of rain in autumn, and now that winter is about to begin, it rains more frequently. However, the temperature dropped rapidly after this rain. In ten days and a half, it will probably snow."
Cheng Yaojin glanced sideways at Niu Jinda and snorted: "Stupid!"
Niu Jinda was dissatisfied and said sarcastically: "You are the only smart person in Putian, right? Since you are so smart, why didn't you become a minister of the prime minister? You have never seen any poems handed down from ancient times, let alone wrote books and passed them down to future generations.
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"Fart!" Cheng Yaojin became angry and shouted: "A smart person does not necessarily have to be able to read, and a person who can read is not necessarily a smart person. I am talented and quick in thinking. I don't focus on studying. Otherwise, in the world,
There may not be a place among great Confucians."
Niu Jinda: "Ugh."
Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said disdainfully: "You running bull is not very smart. What I tell you is just playing the piano to a bull."
"Stop talking so much, why do you look so worried?"
Niu Jinda has never seen such a shameless person.
Cheng Yaojin sighed, his eyes focused on the Mingde Gate Tower in the rain again, and whispered: "This heavy rain will definitely affect the power of Youtun Guards' firearms. When Youtun Guards have no firearms to rely on, can they withstand it?"
Resident Wei Chigong, Li Daozong, and the Shandong private troops who entered the city took turns to attack?"
Niu Jinda thought for a while and shook his head: "I'm afraid it will be difficult. Without the power of firearms, no matter how powerful the right guard is, it will be difficult for him to defeat four hands with two fists."
Then his expression suddenly changed, he stared at Cheng Yaojin, and said in surprise: "Have you changed your mind again? Don't forget that Li Jing still has tens of thousands of soldiers from the East Palace sitting outside the Chunming Gate. As long as he leads
The army enters the city and joins the Youtun Guards. Neither Wei Chigong nor Li Daozong can escape defeat! We have offended His Majesty before. Even though His Majesty is magnanimous and forgets the blame, the King of Jin is not that magnanimous. Even if we are now
If you seek refuge with King Jin again, you may not be treated well!"
It’s unbelievable. Is Cheng Laohei crazy?
First, he was loyal to the King of Jin, so he turned a blind eye to His Majesty's edict. Then he was loyal to His Majesty and turned against the King of Jin. Now he actually wants to change his tune and join the King of Jin's camp again?
Going like this towards Qin, Mu and Chu, jumping sideways repeatedly... How is it different from the "house slaves with three surnames"?
Cheng Yaojin released the hilt of the horizontal knife from his waist, and just said indifferently: "Li Jing can only stay at Chunming Gate, he dare not move even half a step."
Then he put his hands behind his back and stared at the rain curtain in silence.
Niu Jinda stamped his feet repeatedly, very irritated: "How can this happen? Victory and defeat are common things in military affairs. Even if you stand in the wrong team, you can just bear the consequences. Honor and disgrace are meaningless, and there is no need to fear life and death! But if you are capricious for the sake of victory, wouldn't you become a chaser?
Benefiting the villain...forget it, you have the final say anyway, whatever you say will be so."
His expression and tone were depressing.
For so many years, he and Cheng Yaojin fought together and made great achievements. Although Cheng Yaojin often used tricks during this period, he still stood firm in the end, so his many meritorious deeds were well deserved and he was praised by people all over the world.
Have you ever been so capricious, jumping left and right?
Cheng Yaojin ignored Niu Jinda. After so many years of loving each other and sharing life and death, he knew that as long as he made a decision, Niu Jinda would unconditionally comply with it every time, and this time would be no exception.
He weighed it in his heart for a long time, but could not make a decision...
"Where is Xue Wanche now?"
Niu Jinda said: "Xue Wanche was too lazy to enter the city to chase down the defeated troops. He was leading his troops to garrison Mingde Gate. Zheng Rentai and his private troops were temporarily repairing the area around Anhua Gate. Only Liu Rengui led his navy soldiers into the city."
Cheng Yaojin nodded and sighed: "This is to protect us."
Niu Jinda hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Isn't that normal? Who told us that our stance is not firm and we are always erratic? We wouldn't trust such a person walking behind us, so we must be on guard."
The Xue, Liu, and Zheng coalition forces are now completely separated. One unit enters the city to wipe out the defeated troops and support Taiji Palace. One unit is stationed at Mingde Gate to defend Cheng Yaojin. The other unit is also not trusted, but is slightly stronger than Cheng Yaojin.
Just as an auxiliary to defend Cheng Yaojin...
The three armies had a clear division of labor and guarded the Mingde Gate. There was no room for Cheng Yaojin to stab him in the back.
In other words, even if Cheng Yaojin changes his tune now and abandons Li Chengqian to join the King of Jin camp, it will be difficult to achieve anything.
He didn't understand what Cheng Yaojin was struggling with?
Cheng Yaojin glanced at Niu Jinda: "You know nothing!"
Niu Jinda: "..."
If you don’t have a good IQ, you will be discriminated against, right?
He turned around and left: "You can do whatever you want, but you have to keep the life and death future of your brothers in mind."
Cheng Yaojin watched Niu Jinda walk away, clicked his tongue and cursed: "Mother!"
If not for following the future of his brothers who lived and died, why would he be so entangled and worried?
These old brothers in the army are his confidence and foundation, ensuring that he can always maintain his power and high status, but sometimes they also become his burden.
The brothers trusted him and entrusted their wealth and life to him. How could he be selfish just for his own future?
He just wants to side with the winner, so what's wrong with that?
No matter whether His Majesty secures the throne or the King of Jin succeeds in his counterattack, in the final analysis he is the son of Emperor Taizong. He, Cheng Yaojin, is neither disloyal nor unjust, so how come he has repeatedly cheated on Qin Muchu?
This old cow took advantage of his poor brain and put all the responsibilities on him as the coach. It was extremely shameless...
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Liu Rengui defeated the rebels who had been left behind by Cui Xin to garrison Chunming Gate, occupied Chunming Gate, and then led his navy soldiers to enter Chang'an City from the city gate. However, when he entered the city, he saw the beacon smoke everywhere in the prosperous Chang'an City in the past.
The broken soldiers were rampant, and the lanes along both sides of Zhuque Street were in chaos. Countless broken soldiers ran rampant, smashed open the Zhumen mansion, and looted wantonly. It was like a scene of doomsday.
Liu Rengui's face was as dark as water, and he calmly ordered: "Take the brigade as a unit, and the brigade commanders will lead their soldiers to advance along the streets one mile at a time. All the defeated soldiers who are captured, burned and killed are ordered to disarm, and those who resist stubbornly will not be killed!"
"The Sima of the army is responsible for pacifying the people in the city. We must declare that we are a naval force and have been ordered by the emperor to go to the capital to protect the safety of the people in the city!"
"Everyone in the army must not take a single step from the people without permission. Even if the people eat the pulp from the pot, they must firmly refuse it!"
When Liu Bang entered Xianyang, he made a "three-chapter agreement" with the people in the city. Those who kill should be executed, those who hurt others must be punished, and those who steal must be convicted. So Qiu did not commit any crimes and won the hearts of the people. Liu Rengui only needs to follow suit to show his integrity.
The division's strict military discipline was supported by the people and dignitaries of Chang'an.
It can accumulate sufficient capital for his future political career...
"The Chinese army will advance along Zhuque Street with me and head towards Chengtianmen!"
"Here!"
Thousands of wolf-like naval soldiers, organized in brigades, quickly poured into various places, disarming or exterminating the broken soldiers who were looting, burning and killing, and quickly restored order in Chang'an City.
Liu Rengui then led 3,000 Chinese troops and advanced north along Zhuque Street, directly encountering the Shandong private army that Cui Xin had just organized to prevent the army from robbing Chang'an.