Liu Xiang circled around the four counties in western Liaoning and returned to Lingzhi.
The current situation in Lingzhi is a bit miserable. The 20,000 militiamen not only built trenches and barriers outside the four gates, they also built multiple earth platforms and set up large oars on the platforms. Archers hid behind the large oars and shot arrows into the city.
The garrison was miserable.
Liu Xiang originally thought that it would be good for these militiamen to use the power of the previous battle and deceive the defenders in the city to stabilize the defense line under the banner of Liu Xiang's army.
Who knew he was so capable and his morale was so frighteningly high.
The Marquis of the Tiqi Army reported to Liu Xiang: "There is a talented person among the militia. His name is Yan Gang. He is a native of Youbeiping County.
After the land was divided in Youbeiping, a militia regiment was formed. Tuyin's militiamen were transferred to participate in the defense of the city, and later he was transferred to Lingzhi.
This man was proficient in martial arts and good at inspiring people. At first he only led the local militia to build a defense. Later, he ran to the city many times to persuade the defenders to surrender. He was really persuaded by him. More than a hundred people secretly came to surrender.
Everyone wants to depend on him.
Seeing that he had some skills, a certain person ordered him to lead people to inspect the four gates.
He did a good job, and now the militiamen are inspired by him and want to take the order and receive the reward from the lord. I thought it was a good thing, so I didn't stop him."
Liu Xiang nodded and asked, "How many people have gathered, Yan Gang?"
"There are more than 180 people."
"Well done, I'll give you a credit."
"Thank you, lord!" The Tiqi Junhou exited the Chinese army's tent very happily.
Liu Xiang thought about it and remembered who Yan Gang was.
He was a general under Gongsun Zan. He came from a humble background. He defected to Gongsun Zan in his early years and joined the Baima Yicong. He started as a cavalryman and gradually established meritorious service and became the commander of the Baima Yicong. Later Gongsun Zan appointed him as the governor of Jizhou. Unfortunately, he was killed during the Battle of Jieqiao.
Ju Yi's formation was beheaded.
This is a talented person. Now that you have come under his command, don't even think about running away.
Order someone to call Yan Gang to see him.
Not long after, a man in his twenties, more than seven feet tall, came to the Chinese army's tent under the guidance of Su Wei.
Yan Gang was a little cautious, so when they met, he quickly clasped his hands and saluted: "I humbly pay homage to you, Yan Gang, the general."
Liu Xiang bowed his hands and returned the greeting: "Mr. Yan, there is no need to be formal. I have heard what happened in the past few days. You are a talented person, but what are your ambitions?"
Hearing Liu Xiang's praise, Yan Gang couldn't hide his joy and said excitedly: "General Qi, I am twenty-one this year. I have been hanging out in the countryside, playing with my friends all day long, and I am ignorant and do not know how to make progress.
A few days ago, the general abolished the evil government and sent people to the countryside to preach that they should resist the oppression and exploitation of the imperial court and the wealthy families, and that they should lead the people to live a life of food, clothing and warmth. Hearing these words for the first time, a certain person was moved and moved.
Follow the general and die for the general."
Liu Xiang was in a good mood, not because of Yan Gang's flattery, but because someone finally took the initiative to join him. This was a good sign, indicating that his power was gradually recognized by the public.
He smiled and said: "The Anping Army has clear rewards and punishments. Yan Lang's achievements in recent days must be rewarded. I would like to appoint you as the commander of Tiqi. You can recruit people from your companions to join Tiqi and establish a new one in the future."
For meritorious service, there will be rewards and promotions.
Yan Lang needs to know that Tiqi is my personal army, responsible for delivering messages and supervising all directions. The responsibilities are important and military discipline is extremely strict. You must set an example and strictly control your subordinates."
"Thank you, my lord, for your appreciation. I will definitely fulfill my duties faithfully and live up to my lord's high expectations." Yan Gang kowtowed and promised very solemnly.
Liu Xiang nodded and ordered someone to take Yan Gang to join the military register and receive uniforms and combat equipment.
The morale of Lingzhi's garrison was already very low, and Liu Xiang believed that it was time to seize the city. While he ordered people to build siege equipment, he also transferred the rear army to Lingzhi.
Three days later, the army gathered together, and the Anping Army set up a formation under Lingzhi City. They arranged for a thousand crossbowmen from the Shesheng Battalion to board the earth platform, and a thousand crossbowmen were deployed under the city, preparing to suppress the defenders' shooters on the city wall.
The guard camp mainly attacked the west gate, and the rear army led 6,000 militiamen to pretend to attack the other three gates. Xiaoqi and Huqi were ready to attack the city at any time.
The last attempt to persuade them to surrender before the siege caused many riots among the defenders. They were no longer willing to fight anymore and their morale was extremely low.
Liu Xiang led the guards forward and shouted at the bottom of the city: "Let the guard general come and answer."
Gongsun Fan appeared at the gate tower and shouted loudly: "I am Gongsun Fan from the west of Liaoning, a traitor in the yellow turban. What are you looking for? But I want to surrender to you?"
Liu Xiang frowned, did these people think the Anping Army was the Yellow Turbans? Although they were both uprisings, there were still many differences, but he couldn't explain it, and now was not the time to explain it.
"Lingzhi can no longer be defended. Everyone knows this. If you surrender early, you will not risk your life in vain." Liu Xiang responded loudly, but in private he secretly ordered the archer of the guard to open his waist and draw the crossbow, preparing to kill the defender.
Military commander.
Gongsun Fan replied forcefully: "They are just thieves who want to seize the city. They are so arrogant. If you have the guts to attack us, you will surely die under the city."
"Many people named Gongsun have died below the city, and you will be next."
After saying that, he shouted in a low voice: "Fire the arrow."
The thirty waist-guided crossbows had already been deployed. The crossbowmen hid behind the Suwei knights and waited for a long time. After hearing the order, they stepped out and aimed at Gongsun Fan.
, shooting his upper body like a hedgehog.
Gongsun Fan cried out in pain and fell on his back, losing all breath.
The surrounding people were terrified and hid behind the battlements to prevent being shot again.
The guard beside Liu Xiang shouted loudly: "The enemy general is dead!"
The troops also shouted loudly: "The enemy general is dead!"
Taking this opportunity, Liu Xiang waved his hand and ordered: "Attack the city."
The flags were fluttering, drums and horns were noisy, and the army went into battle. The crossbowmen suppressed the city head, and the militiamen took the opportunity to fill in the river. The city was in chaos and no one was dispatched. Counterattack crossbow arrows were sparsely scattered, and the moat was quickly filled with many paths.
The soldiers from the guard camp pushed the ladders up to the city wall, and there were also flying ladders to assist in attacking the city. Groups of soldiers rushed up to the city wall and fought with the defenders. As the number of people increased, they gradually occupied the entire city wall.
Then a group of soldiers captured the city tower again, lowered the drawbridge and opened the city gate. Xiaoqi was already impatient and rushed in along the opened city gate.
After fighting for an hour, all the army entered the city, and more than 20,000 militiamen also rushed in.
Lingzhi fell.
The most populous place in western Liaoning, the granary of the entire western Liaoning, and the ancestral hall of the Gongsun family in western Liaoning are now in the hands of Liu Xiang.
Recruiting troops to pacify the people, escorting prisoners, arresting Gongsun's clan members, checking yellow records and checking the treasury, Liu Xiang was busy until late at night.
However, he did not feel tired at all. The Gongsun family was too fat, with more than ten thousand hectares of fertile land, a hidden population of 120,000, 160,000 taels of gold, over 100 million yuan of five baht, more than 400,000 shi of grain, and 90,000 bolts of cloth.
There are more than 100,000 kilograms of iron, half a city of real estate, and a warehouse of precious jade.
Their treasure house blinded Liu Xiang.
What pleased Liu Xiang the most was that he discovered that there were more than 9,000 volumes in the collection, which was a real treasure.
"Mine, all mine."
Liu Xiang wants to bring all these treasures back to Yuyang.