Looking at the Zhao army's army getting closer and closer, and looking at the Zhao army soldiers who were swaying like waves, the Han soldiers on the city suddenly turned pale, and many soldiers and young men were trembling. The latest free book
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At this moment, the Zhao army outside the northern city had more than 10,000 soldiers. In addition to the 10,000 combat soldiers, there were thousands of baggage teams and young and strong Zhao army recruited from surrounding towns, slowly heading towards Gaoling City.
Approaching.
"Zhao Xun is here? How is that possible?" Zhong Linyu rubbed his eyes and exclaimed. Looking at the Zhao army gradually approaching, the flag floating in the central army told him that becoming the commander of the Zhao army is not any town of the Zhao army.
General of the army, but Zhao Xun, the king of Zhao State.
"General, the head coach of the Zhao army is actually Zhao Xun. It seems that they are ready to take this city with all their might." The generals and schoolmen around Zhong Linyu also exclaimed in surprise.
Zhao Xun, who was located in the Zhao army formation, did not give Gaoling City the chance to continue sighing. He waved his right arm and said coldly: "I'll order the entire army to launch a large-scale attack. Today, we will have lunch in the city."
In order not to let the catapults on the city cause too much casualties to themselves, the Zhao army continued to divide the cavalry into several teams, rushing into the city wall, and sweep the city head with cavalry. Later, infantry and green horses were also invaded.
Carrying the ladder and running forward quickly to cross the effective strike range of the defenders' catapults in the shortest time. Then, there were another group of cavalry running by in a diagonal manner to cover the infantry's advance. In addition, the siege of the city
After the team, Zhao Jun's crossbow line also began to prepare. However, the crossbow arrows as thick as arms of these babies were tied to long and narrow thunder.
"The whole army is ready, the archers come forward! The catapult car is ready!"
"Guaranteed oil... prepare for rolling wood, thunderstone!"
The fierce siege battle began. Although the Zhao army's cavalry and cavalry were covered, the catapults on the top of the city brought great obstacles to the Zhao army. However, this still could not stop the Zhao army from advancing at the speed of its advance.
Although the soldiers carrying the ladder were scattered very wide, they still suffered seven or eight hundred casualties. Especially when they were hit by a huge rock thrown by a catapult, they would basically die.
After hundreds of casualties, the soldiers of the siege in Beicheng leaned the ladder on the wall of Beicheng. Half of the casualties were the effects of the defenders' catapults. However, the defenders also fought back with Zhao's fierce counterattack.
Later, more than 400 casualties were paid. However, after the Zhao army infantry put the ladder on the top of the city, the defenders' catapults could no longer pose a threat to these melee soldiers.
In this regard, Zhong Linyu and the Han army's guards were helpless. The gap in military strength could not be compensated by the city's advantage and the strength of the equipment. In addition, the morale of the defenders is far inferior to that of the Zhao army. Especially now, the four gates of Gaoling City have encountered Zhao army.
Attack, there was no wall above the city wall, all the Zhao army soldiers went to fight, with only more than 2,000 people, and the rest were all young and strong.
It was okay for these young and strong men to fight with the wind and resist invasion, but when fighting against the Zhao army, they were indeed far inferior to the war soldiers. Especially the ubiquitous arrows and crossbows of the Zhao army, which made the guards of the city miserable.
"Fortunately, we have transferred more than half of the defenders. Otherwise, we would be afraid that even if we had suffered four or five thousand casualties, we would not be able to approach the city wall." Zhao Xun couldn't help but sigh as he watched the huge rocks flying out from time to time landing in front of the military formation.
Liu Wenqi on one side also nodded and said, "In addition, our Da Zhao system also attracts the people in the city. Otherwise, how could these young and strong people just hide and do not want to fight to the death? The Han army even managed to hold the baggage troops responsible for the catapulting cart.
The gun battle also shows that their troops are already in short supply."
For the defenders, what is more important is that they have not rested for a long time. Although they took a break several times last night, they were awakened by Zhao's army as soon as they fell asleep. In this way, it would be better not to rest.
Therefore, although there are constant wars now, the Han soldiers are still yawning and are weak all over.
"King, I think that I can persuade the surrender first. The Han army above the city is not only exhausted, but I am afraid that many of them will not continue to persevere in this situation. If the surrender fails, it can also be dismantled.
"Seeing that one side of the north city wall had already leaned on the ladder of the censorship, Liu Wenqi advised in a deep voice.
"King, although what Lord Liu said is reasonable, our army is now at the time of siege. If the action is suspended, it will inevitably cause the infantry under the city wall to fall into danger. Should we fight first?" Suijun
Seeing that Zhao Xun was a little moved, the deputy general said immediately.
Liu Wenqi smiled and said, "I didn't ask the army to withdraw and stop all the actions, but suspended the attack. The cavalry continued to walk around the city, but the enemy counterattacked and they would all fight back. And we directly persuaded the surrender outside the city tower.
By the way, the fighting spirit of the Han soldiers guarding the city will be dismantled."
"This is OK. Although we have the advantage, it is better to not fight without fighting, and it is better to avoid casualties." Zhao Xun nodded in agreement.
Randomly, Zhao Xun sent someone to go straight outside the city tower and whispered to surrender, and agreed that if the defenders surrender, they would be exempted from punishment. The people in the city would also enjoy the Zhao army system and reduce taxes. At the same time, they also informed the defenders of the city to the west of West Yongzhou.
The dangerous pass, Hangu Pass, has been occupied by the Zhao army, and the Zhao army has headed straight from Hangu Pass to Chang'an. They are already surrounded by the Zhao army, and food and supplies will be difficult to supply after the ri. If they do not surrender, they will defend the city.
All soldiers, those who are opposed to the Zhao army will be killed. In addition, the Zhao army also promised that those who do not surrender will be rewarded if they surrender.
If the persuasion of surrender and exemption from crimes made the generals and soldiers guarding the city excited, the reduction of taxes would make the young and brave above the city excited. The news of the loss of Hangu Pass would frighten the defenders. Of course, Zhao at this moment
Xun didn't know that Hangu Pass had fallen into his own hands. However, Zhao Xun also knew that it would be only a matter of time before Hangu Pass fell into his own hands.
Seeing that Zhao's army slowed down the attack, Zhong Linyu, the garrison in Gaoling City, immediately ordered the defenders to counterattack. Unfortunately, the defenders now hoped that the Zhao army would slow down the attack. They had a rest and were not eager to counterattack.
.Similarly, after Zhong Linyu ordered a counterattack, the Zhao army, which had just slowed down the attack trend, immediately became fierce. As a last resort, even with Zhong Linyu's military order, the soldiers below were unwilling to stand out. Besides, the Zhao army slowed down the attack, and even
It hasn't reached the city yet, so this is a good thing for the defenders, but what do you want to provoke them for?
Seeing that the soldiers under his command were like this, Zhong Linyu had no choice but to know that the soldiers under his command were exhausted like him, so he did not continue to force him. Instead, he wanted to see what Zhao Jun wanted to do.
After the envoy of King Zhao arrived outside the city gate tower and began to persuade him to surrender, Zhong Linyu felt that something was wrong. He could not win the hard battle, and the soldiers were unwilling to continue fighting with the Zhao army. At this moment, the Zhao army was
I started to surrender in front of the formation again, and I didn’t have to think about the impact.
Sure enough, before Zhong Linyu could refuse, some soldiers below began to suggest surrender. Many soldiers even put down their weapons, which meant that they could have a good sleep when the Zhao army entered the city. And those young and strong men had long been reluctant to be there.
We continue to defend the city, and the responsibility of defending the city was not originally the responsibility they should bear. They are all the people in the city and surrounding towns who entered the city because they avoided war. They have long heard of the policies and systems of Zhao State.
The Zhao army did not harm the people by conquering cities and territories. Naturally, they were not willing to let go of a peaceful life and fight to the death of the Han army.
"Damn it! What a shame Zhao Xun. He is clearly destroying the morale of our army. People come and kill him to this general. In addition, send orders to the whole army..." Zhong Linyu heard what the people in front of the Zhao army said when he heard what the person in front of the Zhao army said.
, I suddenly felt something was wrong and ordered sternly.
"General, wait!" The deputy general next to him immediately stopped him.
"Hmm?" Zhong Linyu's face turned cold and said in a cold voice: "What? Are you scared, do you want to surrender to Zhao?"
The deputy general smiled bitterly and said, "General, it's not what the general wants. Look around. For this order, I don't know how the general Zhao army outside the city is. However, you and I are afraid that you will die here immediately!"
Zhong Linyu looked up and saw that the soldiers around him were all looking at him, as if waiting for his decision. Many soldiers even looked fierce, holding weapons in their hands, as if they were trying to fight him desperately.
"General, Zhao's army persuades surrender, and kills us who do not surrender, there will be a great reward! Now there are insufficient defenders in the city, and the soldiers are unwilling to continue fighting. If Hangu Pass is lost, Chang'an will be lost. Chang'an will not be protected, even if we do not protect us, we will not be protected.
What can I do if I stick here? The retreat is cut off. At this moment, the Zhao army will withdraw and not fight. Sooner or later, they will be taken down by the Zhao army." The deputy general said in a low voice.
Zhong Linyu's heart was shocked. Although he knew that the news that Zhao army had lost Hangu Pass was not necessarily true. Even if it was true, it was to take down Gaoling City. He wanted to order the soldiers to fight to the death, but
When he saw the fatigue and a hint of murderous intent in the soldiers' eyes, he couldn't help but feel extremely bitter.
After calming down, Zhong Linyu looked around and said in a deep voice: "Sir, Zhao's army advised to surrender, what do you mean?"
"Reporting to the general, the last general thought that Gaoling City was in danger and the soldiers were in danger. If they continued to fight, they would not only not be able to protect Gaoling City, but also suffer together with the people in the city. That is the case, it would be better to surrender to Zhao." A deputy general took the lead.
Said.
One person spoke, and the generals and schoolmen who were unwilling to continue fighting also spoke in unison, all of which were to surrender Zhao.
Zhong Linyu's face turned blue with anger and said in a deep voice: "We are deeply grateful to the king. How can we surrender easily at this moment?"
"General, it's not that we are willing to surrender to Zhao, but that the soldiers are no longer able to fight again. The 30,000 soldiers fighting with Zhao's army outside the city have already surrounded us. If we continue to fight, it will only cause more murder and it will be difficult to win the world.
That is the case, the general should consider the soldiers, because the whole city is thinking. Even Hangu Pass is lost, and we surrender to Zhao is helpless."
Although Zhong Linyu was unwilling, the generals and schools below had their own reasons, which made Zhong Linyu unable to deal with it. Not all the generals and schools said they wanted to surrender to Zhao, but the soldiers below and the young and strong above the city were already there.
The signs of instability, coupled with the red eyes of many soldiers, holding their weapons tightly waiting for their statements, they did not dare to support the battle to defend and die.
Seeing this scene, Zhong Linyu also sighed: "I don't want to stick to it, but why is this happening?" Then, Zhong Linyu announced that he would surrender to Zhao, and the joy above the city was shocked.
Zhao Xun did not expect that the persuasion of surrender was successful in one fell swoop. He immediately ordered the army to enter the city, take over the city defense, and settle the surrendered army. In order to appease the surrendered soldiers and young and strong people, Zhao Xun ordered the tax exemption of Gaoling City after entering the city to be reduced and exempted according to the Zhao system.
Reform.
However, Zhao Xun did not let all the soldiers enter the city, but half of them entered the city and half continued to camp outside the city, posing as siege of Gaoling City. Even above Gaoling City, Han army flags continued to be hung.
"The king's intention is to bring back the ten thousand reinforcements from Gaoling City?" Liu Wenqi said with a smile after seeing Zhao Xun's military order.
"That's right, if these ten thousand Han troops are annihilated, there will be no large group of Han troops north of Chang'an to mobilize. Without these ten thousand reinforcements, Jingyang City will be easily captured by Yang Wangqing's ten thousand army.
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Liu Wenqi nodded and said, "It's so great that the king needs the seal of Zhong Linyu, the guardian of Gaoling City. With his military order in hand, the ten thousand reinforcements will not rush back?"
"Brother, good news! Good news!" At this moment, Zhao Kang, the general of the Imperial Army's First Town, walked in with a laugh.
"Oh? What good news can make you so happy for fourth brother?" Zhao Xun asked with a smile.
Zhao Kang said happily: "Just just now, the news came from the Flying Eagle Guard. Lord Situ's good news. My second brother has taken over the dangerous pass in the eastern part of Xiyongzhou. Now, Lord Situ has gone to Hangu Pass and is ready to advance westward."
As he said that, he handed the good news in his hand to Zhao Xun.
"Okay! Great! Haha! I was still saying before the war that Hangu Pass fell into our hands, but now it really fell into our hands. In this way, Xiyongzhou is already the one in my pocket!" I took over the information
When Zhao Xun saw it, he was overjoyed and stood up and laughed, "No, the people in Dongyongzhou are doing well."
Liu Wenqi said: "Congratulations to my king and take down the natural danger of Hangu Pass. Having Hangu Pass down, the land of Chang'an will no longer be a difficult place to conquer. Xiyongzhou will soon surrender to the king's feet."
Zhao Xun sat down slowly and said in a deep voice: "After that being said, the soldiers still need to work hard. At present, we must first solve the Han army in the north, and wait for the north to solve the problem. There is no threat to the east, and the Hanzhong supports it.
The Han army will no longer have any effect on Chang'an. Immediately send an order to Yang Wangqing's troops, and after Gaoling City reinforcements left Jingyang City, they siege Jingyang City, took down Jingyang City, and marched south to the 10th Town.
The army round and the city of Chang'an."
"The person who came here said that the surrender of the general Zhong Linyu in Gaoling City."
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Jingyang City is located more than 150 miles west of Gaoling City. With the two surrounding small cities, Jingyang City originally had more than 8,000 defenders. However, after the Zhao army increased its attack and after several battles, the defenders were
Three thousand were lost to the public, and even the two surrounding cities were lost.
After the loss of Chiyang City, the big city northwest of Jingyang City, 30,000 Zhao troops besieged Jingyang City, forcing Jingyang City to seek help from Gaoling City. After more than 10,000 reinforcements arrived, Jingyang City stabilized slightly.
But now, in the General Mansion of Jingyang City, all the faces are ugly. Because Gaoling City has a military order, they know that the so-called 30,000 Zhao troops outside the city have actually been besieging Gaoling City.
The garrisons of Jingyang City immediately sent troops out of the city. Sure enough, the Zhao army camp had already become an empty camp. As soon as the army arrived, the Zhao army soldiers, with only two or three thousand people, immediately scattered. Now, these garrisons knew,
They were deceived by Zhao Jun.
After Cao Yan, the chief general who came to support in Gaoling City, he directly asked Jingyang City to prepare for the needs of the army and prepare to rush to Gaoling City. Although the guards of Jingyang City suspected that the Zhao army was not far away outside the city, they just wanted to mobilize this.
Ten thousand soldiers, but Cao Yan had to worry about Gaoling City.
After half a day, the second military order from Gaoling City came, requiring Cao Yan to return to the rescue immediately. He did not care about the rest of Cao Yan and had to rush his army to the east to support Gaoling City. After all, Gaoling City is more important than Jingyang City.
More.
However, just as Cao Yan hurriedly left Jingyang City with a 10,000 army, less than half a mile, there appeared 10,000 Zhao army and 30,000 followers and civilians outside the city. These 10,000 troops were the infantry of the Zhao army, the catapult cart, and the bed.
There are all kinds of crossbows. Especially after the Zhao army used thunder to shake the sky, the morale of the defenders instantly fell to a low point.
Like Zhao Xun in Gaoling City, Yang Wangqing also used persuasion to surrender. Like Gaoling City, there were only four or five thousand guards in Jingyang City, and various equipment were almost the same as those in the previous few ri Zhao's army besieged the city.
No, even if there is no loss, it is difficult to compare with what Zhao Jun has.
As a last resort, the defender of Jingyang City surrendered more simply than the defender of Gaoling City. Another big city fell on the defense line north of Chang'an.
When Cao Yan led an army of 10,000 to Gaoling City, Gaoling City was besieged by the Zhao army. Seeing that the Zhao army divided into four groups and besieged four gates, Cao Yan immediately led the army to break through the siege of the Zhao army in Ximen and rushed into
Under the city gate.
However, what made Cao Yan and his 10,000 troops unbelievable was that they could not enter the city. At this moment, the Zhao army, which was originally barely killed by them, suddenly gathered again, and more and more, inside and outside the three floors.
The third floor surrounded them to death.
After the Zhao army besieged these 10,000 troops, the Han army flag above the head of Gaoling City fell down and replaced it with the Zhao army's flame Qilin flag. At this moment, even the fool knew that Gaoling City had fallen into the Zhao army's storm.
Hand. With the emergence of the Gaoling City guardian Zhong Linyu, Cao Yan and the more than 7,000 soldiers who had survived were finally recognized by the reality.
Although some Han soldiers were unwilling to surrender, if they could break through the siege, two thousand soldiers died in battle, and the remaining five thousand Han soldiers rushed over abandoned their weapons and surrendered.
At this point, Gaoling City completely fell into the hands of the Zhao army, and most of the garrisons in Gaoling City surrendered to Zhao, and the few troops died in battle. In the northern defense line of Chang'an, except for Feng Yi, all the rest were small cities, which could no longer stop the Zhao army from heading south.
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