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Chapter 369 - 12.19
Chapter 12
12.19 The Battle in Central and Southern China, the Wind in Jiangnan

At the beginning of March in the 18th year of Yongzheng, Wusheng Pass.

This north-south throat and military hub is located at the east-west junction of the Tongbai Mountains and the Dabie Mountains, and the center point of the dividing line between the south and the north of China. It can be traced back to the period when the emperor fought against Chiyou. Nature is no exception.

"Let go!" On the not-so-open ground in front of the pass, the catapult troops of the Dashun Dynasty government army bombarded the pass wall that had already been greatly reinforced with primitive cement, but the effect was really very inconspicuous.

Naturally, the Bailian Holy Army would not fight back without being beaten, and then because of the advantage of the height of the wall, the defenders also used improved catapults to bombard the official army. No exception.

Therefore, Dongfang Bai and Shang Xiuxun, who came to the front to supervise the battle in person, were in the barracks on the south side of Wushengguan, drinking tea and commanding calmly, not worried about failure at all, even if the number of officers and troops was supplemented by the third Bailian Holy Army. Nearly five times that of more than ten thousand people, they are still at ease.

As the saying goes, "there are more than 3 people, and there are no boundaries." Naturally, it is impossible for more than [-] people to pile up in Wusheng Pass. That is to make yourself uncomfortable. In fact, the military strength in the pass only accounts for one-third of the total force. It turns out that most of the troops are in this continuous barracks.

At this time, in the handsome tent, although there are several tables in the middle of the front half, the grand master's chair is covered with white tiger skin, and the subordinate generals' seats are on both sides, and even the tent door is wide open, but no one is seated, and the two girls Sit in the back tent.

"Xiu Xun, how about our casualties in the past few days? What about Chen Ruiwen?" Dongfang Bai asked in a casual tone.

Although she is the supreme leader of the White Lotus Holy Army, she mainly handles some daily management or summary. The "former commander in chief" during the war is Shang Xiuxun, the descendant of a cavalry family that has been passed down for hundreds of years.

"Sister Bai, don't worry, our casualties haven't exceeded a thousand, most of them are artillerymen on the top of the city, and only a little more than half of them were killed or disabled. We can still bear this casualty.

According to our information from the officers and soldiers, the total number of casualties has exceeded [-], and because their treatment methods are very primitive, there are definitely more than [-] dead or disabled.

The most important thing is that we have destroyed a lot of their siege weapons. If the fight continues like this, even if all the officers and soldiers are dead, they don't expect to win Wushengguan. "Shang Xiuxun's tone was very relaxed.

"Siege warfare in this era is like this. The so-called 'Ten Zesai' means this. We just need to defend well and delay the time. Anyway, their 15 army is not easy to support." Dongfang Bai Said lightly.

"According to Sister Saeko's information, the 15 people currently only have food and grass for less than half a year. This is calculated according to the usual consumption standard. It is good that the consumption during wartime can not be doubled, let alone reduced.

There will not be too much money and food that can continue to be provided by the capital. According to the current style of play, if there is no effect for at most three months, they have no hope of sustaining it no matter how many casualties there are. "Shang Xiuxun replied with a smile.

"That can't make them throw stones at us so comfortably." Dongfang Bai has never been honest to be beaten, "It's a pity that we are not convenient to use the fire attack powder bag of your admiral, otherwise we will let them nice."

"Hee hee, Sister Bai, our admiral, you are not ashamed when you use it secretly?" Shang Xiuxun couldn't help teasing his tsundere leader, "Why don't I use it myself next time?" ?”

"Okay!" Dongfang Bai glanced at her flatly, "If someone can't bear to call you daddy, don't bring up the topic of me dying or disregarding sisterhood. "

"Pfft——" Shang Xiuxun's cheeks were slightly red, but she was also a straightforward man, how could she allow herself to be bullied like this, "Sister Bai, I remember that there is more than one younger sister called Daddy, and I don't know who the other one is!"

"Damn girl!" If he was really good at moving his mouth, then it wouldn't be Dongfang Bubai, "See if I don't take care of you."

"Report--" Fortunately, the call of the orderly sounded outside the door at this time, "Report to the Holy Queen, all the catapults of the official army have withdrawn from our attack range, Commander Luo (Fang) asked if he needed to take the opportunity to countercharge .”

"Tell him, don't worry, now the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered, so it is not suitable for a direct decisive battle." Although the messenger reported to Dongfang Bai, it was Shang Xiuxun who replied, "Delay for a while, wait until the morale of the officers and soldiers is gone. .”

"Ants are attacking the city again. Tell Luo Fang to be careful. Remember to let the brothers take turns to defend or rest to maintain everyone's combat effectiveness. There are some battles for him to fight, so don't worry." Dongfang Bai added lightly.

"Yes, Holy Queen!" The orderly saluted immediately and withdrew.

"Sister Bai, if my guess is correct, I believe that the army's siege equipment, such as ladder trucks, ram trucks, shield trucks, etc., must have been built again, and this is how we have today's antfu siege. Otherwise, They don't have the guts. Do you need me to take advantage of their retreat to lead a charge with the cavalry, destroy these siege equipment and at the same time undermine their morale again?" Shang Xiuxun asked with a smile.

"No need, we don't need to attack the morale of the officers and soldiers, and he will be gone soon." Dongfang Bai shook his head, "I suspect this is their trick, the purpose is to trick you out, you can see for yourself. "

"Sister Bai is right." Shang Xiuxun breathed a sigh of relief after letting go of the scan with his consciousness, "There are cavalry on standby in the mountains and forests on both sides, it seems that they want to destroy our less than [-] cavalry and make us lose our mobility counterattack forces."

"Then let them wait a little longer. It's a pity that mosquitoes haven't come up on a large scale this season. Otherwise, I can do some good deeds for these little beings." Dongfang Bai said in a low voice after speaking disdainfully, "Come on, Let Luo Fang find a way to set fire to the surrounding forests."

"Yes, Holy Queen!" A reply came from outside the door immediately.

"Come back!" Shang Xiuxun hurriedly stopped the messenger outside, turned her head and said to Dongfang Bai angrily, "My lord, the surrounding mountains and forests are connected together, are you going to set fire to the mountains?
Didn't you say just now that you want to do some merit to those mosquitoes?Alright, if you go on fire, the merits you have accumulated in several lifetimes will not be enough to pay for it. Just wait until you die and go to the [-]th floor of hell! "

"Understood!" Dongfang Bai rolled his eyes indifferently, "Then what do you mean?"

"Constantly responding to all changes, the initiative in this battle is in our hands, and now the entire central and southern region in a broad sense is being sorted out. Every day of delay, we will increase our strength by a day. There is no rush at all.

On the other hand, the officers and soldiers, no matter the emperor and ministers in the capital, Chen Ruiwen on the front line or even ordinary officers and soldiers, are now anxious to prove themselves with their achievements, because the patience of the gentlemen in the capital is limited.

They are in a hurry, but we are not in a hurry. As long as we keep procrastinating, sooner or later they will rush to find a loophole. After we catch it and push it through, we will naturally have no worries about victory. "Shang Xiuxun said confidently.

"Old rules, you have the final say on what to do. When you need to do something, I will take the lead and win this battle. I think you should soon be crowned the title of imperial concubine." Dongfang Bai nodded in approval, and finally returned Don't forget to make a joke.

"Yes, empress!" Shang Xiuxun smiled and called out the title of the world of "Da Tang".

"Little hooves, see if I don't deal with you!" Dongfang Bai took out a flying sword to send a letter, said in a low voice, "Luo Fang, I'm in a bad mood today, please don't disturb me" and threw it out, and let it go by the way. With a soundproof symbol by his side, "Your admiral is not here, so use his concubine!"

"Oh—no, sister Bai, I was wrong!"

At the same time, only the most core people were present in Wusheng Guanwai's large tent.

"Father, I'm afraid there will be no results if this goes on like this!" Chen Yejun looked at the ants attached to the siege officers and soldiers falling from the wall in the distance, with a very ugly expression, "Even if we have an army of 15, we can't stand this A waste!"

"Back to the Zhongnan granary, and to the east is the rich and prosperous land of the south of the Yangtze River. It is impossible for us to beat this white lotus demon queen." Chen Ruiwen obviously has no ambitions here, "If there is no problem in their rear, there is no hope of fighting in the next life. "

"Uncle Chen, what do you mean, there are other arrangements for this group of rebels?" Shui Mo, the eldest son of Jiang Wen, who brought the cavalry of the Zhenbei Army to support him, was moved.

"It's meaningless to fight with these rebels." Chen Ruiwen took from behind him an iron tire bow commonly used by the White Lotus Holy Army. At this time, the bow has been disassembled. look familiar?"

"What's the matter, isn't it just an iron tire bow? Who doesn't have a few." Mu Xian, the prince of Dongping County, who was much more drunk than normal on weekdays, said disdainfully.

"Should—isn't it?" Shui Mo's tone was obviously not confident, "If it is said that he secretly played a little bit to raise the thief's self-esteem, my nephew is not surprised, but this iron-bodied archer is the absolute elite of the White Lotus Holy Army, then But tens of thousands of people"

"Regardless of whether it is true or not, it is inevitable to stop the supply of these traitors." Chen Ruiwen said lightly, "But we don't need to care about it, as the so-called 'martial arts are integrated', it is definitely inconvenient for my family, and if there is a problem, I can't find it. to us."

"Uncle Chen mean?" Shui Mo's heart moved, "Jiangnan?"

(End of this chapter)