Under Wang Zheng's order, all the torches at the outermost edge of the camp were extinguished.
In endless darkness.
There were neighing sounds from time to time, which were the elite light cavalry comforting the horses and stroking their backs.
There is a dull clanking sound, which is the Qingzhou bowmen stretching the bowstring and adjusting the accuracy.
There are also the sounds of sharpening swords and polishing spears, and the sound of gold and iron echoes in the fields and echoes in the night sky.
Everyone held their breath and concentrated, and everything was silent. Only the gentle breeze, mixed with the blood of the day and night battles, and the fragrance of the nearby fields were sent to the entire army.
Closing his eyes slightly, Wang Zheng sniffed the breath and quietly felt the beauty of the spring night thousands of years ago.
The battle was about to begin, and his previous anxiety suddenly disappeared, and his whole person became relaxed, with a strange determination on his face.
This quality is neither possessed by previous lives nor given by the system.
But...
It was brought about by the experience of wandering between life and death for a month in the place of travel.
Xu Fang, who was standing by, saw this and said with sincere admiration: "The general's demeanor as a general is really unparalleled."
As a rare talent in the Yellow Turban Army, Xu Fang is thoughtful and aware of every detail. The most rare thing is that after more than a year of training, not only has he become more capable, but his city's magnanimity has also become more magnificent.
Wang Zheng met him after the Qingzhou Army surrendered to Cao Cao. Although he didn't know his family background, just based on the fact that he was literate, it was obvious that his background was different from his. But Wu Sheng was completely different.
However, Xu Fang still has shortcomings.
Every time there was a close encounter and a battle was imminent, Wang Zheng could tell that he was a little impetuous and would lose his former composure.
This is actually not as good as Wu Sheng.
Wu Sheng is a complete negative example.
He is usually irritable, reckless, aggressive, and even mindless.
But whenever there are major events or wars, he seems to suddenly change into a different person. Not only is he extraordinarily brave, but he is also rough and subtle, and occasionally does amazing things.
Even these days, he seems to have shown some talent in cavalry. In just half a year, he has transformed from a commoner who has never ridden a horse before to a cavalryman who can command freely and display his heart.
After comparing the two chief ministers, Wang Zheng's heart moved and he suddenly thought of it. He whispered a few words to the soldiers and saw them walking out quickly.
Soon after, the soldiers walked in carrying a wooden tray. Wang Zheng raised his wine glass and looked around the audience, his eyes finally resting on Zhang Rao.
"Major Zhang, please drink this cup to the full!"
"This battle not only honors you to fight hard during the day and exaggerates the power of our army, but also wishes us victory tonight."
His move immediately surprised everyone on the stage.
You must know that since the incident was launched, thanks to the help of the system, the enemy has been overwhelmed. Not only has the heavenly army been victorious in consecutive battles, but they have also won easily. Wang Zheng has rarely done anything to boost morale.
Even so, it was basically him who personally led the troops into battle. Before the charge, the general's actions are naturally worth a thousand words.
This is the first time that a general has been honored before a battle like this.
What is even more surprising is that the first person Wang Zheng treated with such grandeur was not a personal follower like Wu Sheng or Xu Fang who had made many meritorious deeds.
But Zhang Rao was a surrendered general.
As the person involved, Zhang Rao was even more shocked and said that he was stunned for a while and did not react immediately.
It wasn't until Xu Fang beside him coughed that he suddenly woke up. Under the excitement, his heart was filled with excitement.
He strode forward, knelt down to receive the wine given by Wang Zheng, drank it all in one gulp, stood up again, held his head high and spoke generously:
"The general will be kind to you with a glass of wine, and he will definitely take Pengcheng to repay it!"
Wang Zheng nodded in agreement, Zhang Rao said no more, just cupped his fists and saluted, then turned around and left the tent.
Chen Jiao, who had a panoramic view of this scene, looked thoughtful, but soon turned decisive.
It seems that a certain decision has been made.
...
"The time has come!"
Following Wang Zheng's order, all the generals strode out of the tent with their heads held high and their armors shaking.
Immediately, thousands of people surged into action.
Under such commotion, the soldiers on the city wall who had fallen asleep immediately woke up and stood up directly.
"The thief is coming!"
Amidst the sound of warning, some people became nervous. The enemy was still far away and had not yet approached, but they were already firing their bows and arrows in panic.
The soldiers on the other three walls all turned their heads and looked around.
next moment.
The neighing of countless horses merged into the sound of winter thunder, tearing through the spring night!
Wu Sheng was the first to complete the assembly.
In front of the cavalry formation of a thousand people, there was a square formation of strong men in yellow turbans. Zhang Rao pierced his armor with his spear and looked at the elite soldiers behind him, and he was even more moved.
The general finally trusted me.
He kept mumbling to himself.
"Punch it!"
At this time, Wang Zheng also walked out of the main tent, went up to the building platform, and looked into the distance.
Tonight he will not charge or join the battle, he will only be the horn of charge and the drum of encouragement.
I took the drumstick, but never knocked it down.
He is biding his time.
It wasn't until Zhang Rao's troops rushed under the city wall first that Wang Zheng shouted:
"kill!"
As he spoke, the red flag suddenly rolled up.
With the drumstick in his hand, he immediately hit the drum head angrily.
"Boom!"
Under the sound of drums, the gate of the camp was opened wide, and the Qingzhou archers trotted forward, carrying half of the boat, and nearly two hundred people fired arrows together.
"Zheng!"
"Zheng!"
"Zheng!"
The bowstring was plucked three times in a row, and most of the torches on the city wall were extinguished in an instant.
"Shoot them all!"
Wang Zheng shouted loudly and the drum beat continuously.
"kill!"
Xu Fang, who had been waiting for a long time, also shouted loudly. Before the battlefield, he was always thinking, but once the battle started, he thought nothing of it. He led a thousand heavenly troops and rushed straight into the city wall. In almost the blink of an eye, they reached the city wall.
.
Before the second wave of arrows could be fired from the top of the city, they were already facing two enemies.
The sound of the drums became louder and louder.
The soldiers beside him also beat a dozen small drums. Following Wang Zheng's tune, the small drums surrounded the big drum, like a hundred birds accompanying a phoenix, and all kinds of beasts surrounding a tiger.
next moment.
The sky and the earth suddenly lit up.
However, more than a hundred people in the Heavenly Army's camp lit torches at the same time, raised them high, and illuminated the main tent's flames into the sky, as bright as day. Everyone in the army could see the Heavenly Lord general beating drums to help the battle, and the king's red flag facing the wind.
Exhibition scene.
The general's drum will be awe-inspiring to the ears, and the general's flag will be awe-inspiring to the eyes.
Under these two incentives, everyone's morale was greatly shaken.
Several ladders made a roar and reached the top of the city at the same time.
Zhang Rao was even more heroic and courageous. He didn't want any personal protection at all. He just shouted at the dancing spear, kept brushing away the rain of arrows on his head, and began to climb up.
The unfinished work during the day will be completed tonight!
On the other side, Xu Fang also separated a group of soldiers, lifted the chariot and charged towards the gate.
At this time, Chen Jiao also commanded several groups of ground troops to gather firewood sprinkled with rapeseed oil, and quietly moved towards the city gate under the protection of shields.
While beating the drum, Wang Zheng stared at the city gate intently.
The lieutenant appeared at the city wall again.
He managed the army well, and as soon as his figure arrived, the panic on the top of the city immediately eased a lot.
Even more than that.
Seeing the Heavenly Army's return tonight, the captain's face immediately became serious, and he immediately started to observe. Soon his face changed drastically, as if he had discovered something strange about Chen Jiao.
"Use rockets to shoot that bandit army!"
Mad, did you see through it so quickly?
When Wang Zheng was unhappy, all the arrows scattered on the city turned into rockets.
Although most of them were blocked by the shield, three or two finally slipped through the net and landed on the firewood.
The flames suddenly burst into flames!
Some soldiers holding firewood were unable to escape, and because their bodies were stained with rapeseed oil, they immediately became flaming figures.
Seeing those burning men screaming and running around, seemingly in agony, Wang Zheng in the distance showed unbearable eyes, but he passed by and continued to beat the drums to urge the army to move.
Some people reacted more strongly than he did.
Chen Jiao immediately rushed forward and killed more than a dozen firemen one by one, so that the soldiers would die quickly and suffer less torture.
Every time someone is killed, Chen Jiao's heart bleeds.
He was cunning and clever. Wang Zheng gave him such an important task as arson. It was actually his last chance. If he didn't try his best and do it well, the consequences... Chen Jiao didn't dare to think about it deeply.
So tonight, the direct lineage is also gathered, and the main force is used.
And many of these burning people are brothers who have been with him for more than ten years.
After the beheading, Chen Jiao stared at the city head with a distorted face and howled angrily:
"If one of my brothers dies, after the city is destroyed, I will pay you back a hundredfold!"