At the third watch, apart from the howling wind, the only sounds echoing in the wilderness are the cries of jackdaws and wild wolves. At this time of year, only these two animals are still active in the wild.
However, if you listen carefully, you will find that the echoing screams are a little too frequent, and they also contain a certain rhyme and rhythm, as if they are conveying something.
Singing crows and wolves? How is that possible?
Chen Liang sniffed hard and pulled back the snot that was about to fall on his collar. At the same time, he felt funny at his inexplicable thoughts.
The weather was so cold that it made me dizzy, so I had such weird thoughts.
Thinking of this, he suddenly sighed.
This war was endless. It started in the summer and lasted until the end of winter. He couldn't bear it. Rumors in the army said that while the army was still in Qingyuan, Qingzhou sent an envoy to ask for peace.
, made a pretty good offer, but somehow it was rejected by General Yuan!
This is really frustrating.
When can I go home? I wonder what the harvest will be like this year? Is there enough rations for the winter? How is my brother’s marriage? I am frugal in the military, but my military pay has been reduced, which makes it difficult.
After saving up and down, I didn't save any money, so I just went back and couldn't help with my brother's marriage. It would be nice to get this winter over.
The more he thought about it, the more depressed he became, and the louder and sadder he became, so much so that he completely forgot about his responsibilities.
In fact, he didn't feel that his duties were important. The place where he was located was the easternmost gate of the company camp. The Qingzhou Army's defenders on the other side of the river, Gaotang and Pingyuan, were surrounded in the city. Although the enemy
There are more than just these two groups, but there are definitely none in Pingyuan. Standing guard here is just a waste of manpower.
If military law hadn't been too strict, he would have deserted long ago.
But now, apart from getting a little warmth by remembering his family, what else can help him resist the warm tent and warm quilt?
Chen Liang, who was immersed in memories, did not realize that in the place where the crows and wolf howls were most concentrated, countless figures were moving in the darkness.
"Team A has assembled!"
"Team B has assembled!"
"Team C..."
It is quite difficult to assemble in the dark, but if you have prepared in advance and carried out relevant training, it is not difficult to do it. The crows and wolf howls are signals. For this night battle, Wang Yu specially selected a group of
The messenger who is good at imitation comes out.
The crow is the rallying call for the Shesheng Battalion, and the wolf howl is for urging the front camp; different rhythms represent different troops, for example: three long and one short is the first song of the third part, which belongs to the establishment of 200 people.
The soldiers inside will move closer here.
Of course, when transporting troops, all units should be transported in the same batch as much as possible. If everything goes well, there will be no need for such a gathering method. However, the technical content of crossing the Yellow River at night is not generally high. No matter how smooth it is, it will still be possible.
Something unexpected happened.
For now, so good.
"Very good, A, Ding Erqu, follow me!" Xu Huang nodded with satisfaction, waved his axe, pointed to the camp gate with flickering lights in the distance, and then rushed forward first. Behind him, four people
Hundreds of soldiers followed closely.
"Brothers, follow me." As soon as Xu Huang left, Huang Zhong also ordered four hundred elite soldiers and chased after him.
The two generals competed for the lead, and finally, under Wang Yu's ruling, they adopted the tactics of advancing the front assault battalion and the Shesheng battalion following up, echoing back and forth to ensure the continued expansion of the results.
The commander of the Jiefeng Battalion is good at close combat, using weapons such as halberds and axes, and has excellent attack capabilities; while most of the soldiers of the Shesheng Battalion are excellent in archery, and can just follow up to kill them. The effect of the two battalions' mutual cooperation is far greater.
It is better than a battalion charging into battle alone.
The rest of the soldiers and horses of the two battalions also adopted the same pattern, and launched a wave of attacks on Yuan Camp. The advantage of this arrangement is that they can launch the attack as early as possible to avoid long nights and let the enemy be prepared. No matter how deep the night is, the Jizhou Army cannot
Always turning a blind eye to the thousands of people right under my nose.
A distance of more than ten miles is considered a range that can enter a state of war at any time.
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"Did you hear anything?" Chen Liang was suddenly patted by someone. When he looked back, he found that it was Zhou Song, a fellow villager who was patrolling with him.
"What sound could there be?" he asked blankly.
"I don't know, but I always feel like something is wrong..." Zhou Song shook his head. He couldn't tell what it was, but he just felt uneasy for a while.
"Well, Wang Pengju is here, and another fierce battle is about to happen. Are you afraid? Don't deny it, I am afraid too. Although we have more people, Wang Pengju is very fierce. He randomly sent a few troops
General, he can make the army meet and bleed in front of a small town like Gaotang, but now he comes by himself, oh, I really don’t know how it will end."
While sighing and comforting his companions, Chen Liang's words resonated a lot. The patrol team near the camp wall were all freezing just now, with their heads drooped and their noses dripping, and they hid in the leeward place.
At this moment, everyone gathered in front of the camp gate and began to complain.
Some people complain that military pay is getting less and less; some feel sad about the tragic siege battle a few days ago, and obviously have relatives and friends among the siege troops; and some people are complaining about Yuan Shao's guards receiving superior food and pay.
But he still felt angry that he never participated in the war.
These are common problems in the military. Talking about them won't change anything, but getting together to complain and scold the evil-minded officers can distract some of their attention and make them less cold.
Zhou Song never joined, and his colleagues were happy, but the uneasiness in his heart became more and more intense. At first, he thought he was really nervous, but soon, his ears clearly heard the rustling mixed in the wind.
'Sound, that's... the sound of footsteps?
He walked past his comrades, stared at the darkness, leaned forward, and wanted to confirm more clearly whether what he heard was true, and then he saw... a black shadow shaking under the night!
"Enemy..." He widened his eyes and opened his mouth, trying to shout out everything he saw.
A sharp arrow flew out of the darkness like lightning and accurately shot into his open mouth, sealing the second word in his throat forever.
The patrols were shocked.
Because no one expected to encounter a surprise attack at this time, they did not have a specific defense mission when they came out to patrol. They were just doing routine patrols in accordance with military regulations. Those who went out to patrol were either punished for making mistakes or because of their status.
Low and behold, in the face of such a sudden blow, most people can only be stunned.
Not to mention the defensive warning, their legs were too weak to run.
"Woo, woo, woo..." In fact, there was no need for them to warn. The incoming enemy had realized that it could no longer sneak and had reached the ideal position to launch a surprise attack. So, the shrill horn sound suddenly sounded in the night.
There was a loud explosion, as dull as thunder.
A majestic figure jumped out of the darkness, pointed his long-handled battle ax forward, and roared like thunder: "Attack! Attack the camp!"
"Enter the camp!" The soldiers in the vanguard shouted in unison, rushing forward behind the leader who was the blade.
The swaying lights on the village wall reflected on the sharp blades in the hands of the soldiers, reflecting bursts of cold light, like the opening and closing sharp teeth of a giant beast, and like a mountain of crushing knives!
Before Xu Huang could get closer, Huang Zhong, who had already been impatient, yelled in the same voice, fired his bow from left to right, and shot down two Jizhou soldiers on the wall who were trying to fight back with their bows, and led his subordinates to stride forward.
"Go to camp!"
"Encamp!" In the boundless darkness behind him, like the echo of the valley, countless identical shouts of killing rang out one after another. No one knew how many soldiers and horses were hidden in that thick darkness.
Seeing the tragic death of his fellow villagers, the unknown enemy soldiers descending from the sky, and the shocking cries of killing, Chen Liang seemed to have fallen into a nightmare. His instinct to survive on the battlefield for many years made him make the most reasonable reaction, throwing away his weapon.
, rolled down to the ground with his head in his hands, and then rolled and crawled away. The direction of escape must not be the camp gate, but other directions along the village wall.
The army was raided, and 80% of the troops who came were the Qingzhou Army. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the raid, the Qingzhou Army would only deal with the enemies that posed a threat to them, instead of chasing down scattered broken troops.
Chen Liang's experience was correct, everyone who reacted otherwise died.
The person who raised the knife would be chopped into pieces in an instant; the person who picked up the bow would always be caught by the arrows flying out of the darkness, screaming and falling from the wall; even if he had been frightened
Stupid, the person standing still, as long as he forgets to throw away his weapon, he will be greeted by a swift and violent blow from the axe.
Then, he watched the enemy general rush to the gate of the village, raised the ax in his hand, and swung it down hard, causing the gate to open!
Amidst the earth-shattering shouts of killing, countless enemy soldiers marched straight in through the gate of the village!
"Woo, woo, woo..." The Jizhou Army camp was instantly awakened from its sleep and let out a piercing cry.
Scattered arrows were shot out from near the camp gate one after another. Several soldiers who were charging forward were unfortunately hit by arrows and fell down screaming. Their screams were instantly swallowed up by the roars of the robes.
"Go to camp!"
"Go to camp!"
"Go to camp!"
Wave after wave of Qingzhou soldiers hit the enemy like waves, instantly turning the scattered resistance into powder.
The soldiers patrolling near the camp gate soon couldn't hold on anymore, turned around and fled deeper into their camp.
The tents made by Gebu were knocked down one by one, and the lanterns and torches they grabbed were thrown in and set on fire together with the soldiers in the tents who were still struggling to survive. Occasionally, Jizhou soldiers ran out of the fire with their trousers in hand, and were immediately chopped down by the nearby Qingzhou soldiers.
He fell to the ground. Regardless of whether he still had the strength to resist, he stabbed his throat again, and blood spurted out of Lao Gao, reflecting the light of the fire.
"It's over, defeated..." Chen Liang was sweating profusely. He finally rolled on the ground, then got up and rushed into the thick night without looking back.
Comrades in the camp? Generals? What does this have to do with me? They are just serving as soldiers to feed themselves.
The life and death of the army, the rise and fall of Jizhou? It doesn't matter anymore. The ancients said: All major national affairs can only be planned by meat-eaters. Why should you go up and die? (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, novel updates Good to update faster!)