At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 225 Attacking Changshan City

In recent years, the gap between Jizhou and Xiliang has become increasingly larger. The people who felt the most deeply should be the people from various counties in Youzhou, who fled to Youzhou, which is adjacent to Xiliang.

In just a few years, hundreds of thousands of Youzhou people fled to Xiliang with their families.

The vast majority of people had no objection to being incorporated into Xiliang.

He took the three counties of Youzhou without any effort, and with 80,000 cavalry, he crossed the Dai River and swept through the entire Dai County within two days, although many officials and families loyal to Jeju Island resisted.

But under the Xiliang cavalry, they were all turned into ashes. It was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating their own capabilities.

Only the last Changshan County is left.

However, Xiao Han did not attack Changshan. Instead, he stationed his army in Dai County, waiting for the arrival of Pan Yuanshao, the officials and the people of Youzhou.

Luowang and the Secret Service had already infiltrated various counties in Youzhou, and many local officials and noble families had secretly sided with Xiao Han.

With their help, it will be much easier to control these counties.

Seven or eight days later.

When Pan Yuanshao arrived at Daijun City, he assigned the officials he had selected to the city and, with the assistance of the troops stationed in various counties, began to take charge of affairs.

The Dai County Magistrate's Mansion was lined with soldiers and was on high alert. A huge map of Youzhou was hung on the wall. Generals such as Lu Ju, Zhuge Shou, and Qin Yuanba were all there.

"My Lord, the scouts ahead have reported."

"Chen Qingzhao is in Changshan, and Jiao County each left 30,000 soldiers and horses, and led the remaining 140,000 cavalry to Shuoyin City."

The future will report.

"This kid still has a trick up his sleeve."

Xiao Han smiled and said, "They are afraid that we will attack Changshan and Jiao County."

"Shanglin County is located in an inhospitable position, so it is useless to take it."

Lu Ju said: "My Lord, give me 50,000 soldiers and horses, and take Changshan County within a few days."

"it is good!"

He nodded and said, "I will give you 40,000 cavalrymen, and I will send Jia Xiong's 20,000 Xianzhen Camp to assist you. Within five days, we will capture Changshan County."

"If you succeed, you will be credited with the first achievement. If you fail, you will be guilty without any achievement."

"Thank you, Lord Marquis."

Lu Ju's mouth was almost stretched to his ears.

With 60,000 troops against 30,000, they have a great advantage in terms of military strength, but the walls of Changshan City are high and thick, so only a brave general like Lu Ju would dare to accept the military order to break into the city in five days.

"Youye, Shuoyin still has 200,000 cavalrymen. We must be on guard."

Qin Yuanba spoke.

"I will personally lead the charge."

Xiao Han put his hands behind his back, his eyes burning, "Qin Yuanba, you lead the Shen Ce Army, Tu Baili, Leng Qianqiu, each lead 10,000 soldiers and horses, follow me tomorrow and station in Pucheng upstream of the Dai River."

"Zhuge Shou, you will lead 10,000 soldiers and stay in Dai County to cooperate with Yuan Shao to take over the affairs of the four counties."

"promise."

Pan Yuanshao and Zhuge Shou clasped their fists and accepted the order.

This is an open conspiracy. Chen Qingzhao and Xie Xuanli both know that Xiao Han is likely to attack Changshan County.

But they simply couldn't spare any manpower to defend themselves, and these 60,000 troops were Xie Xuanli's last resort.

Behind Shanglin County is Shuoyin, which is far less prosperous than Changshan. If Changshan is taken, the guests will connect the five counties of Youzhou into one and open up the road to Qingzhou in the south.

Moreover, Changshan is the hub of Youzhou and can serve as a barrier to the east of Xiliang if it falls into Xiao Han's hands.

In an instant, the Xiliang cavalry marched eastward, and the remaining two counties were like fat meat at their mouths, ready to be eaten at any time.

In a nutshell.

Changshan must be taken.

Xie Xuanli asked Xiao Han to give it to him.

Xie Xuanli refused to give it.

Xiao Han was going to take it by force.

"If there is rebellion, we can eradicate it completely."

He looked at Pan Yuanshao with murderous intent.

"My subordinate understands."

Pan Yuanshao nodded.

"Rumble"

The army set out and headed straight for Pucheng. On the surface, it seemed that they were heading to Shanglin County, but they actually stopped in Pucheng.

Three days later.

Lu Ju and Jia Xiong led an army of 60,000 to the city of Changshan County, including 40,000 cavalry, 20,000 armored warriors from the Xianzhen Camp, and a large number of siege equipment.

“Is this Changshan?”

Jia Xiong narrowed his eyes. His burly body was covered with heavy armor. He held a saber in his hand and rode on horseback.

Changshan City is similar to Xiliang City, with extremely high city walls, flying flags, and rows of armored soldiers and beating war drums.

Under the city, the 60,000-strong Xiliang army formed a black mass with no end in sight, and they surrounded all the city gates.

"Old Jia, tell me, how do we fight?"

Lu Ju held a long sword in his hand, rode his horse and looked into the distance, his face solemn.

Jia Xiong said: "We have the advantage in numbers. We will launch feint attacks from three sides to disperse their forces, and then launch the main attack from one side."

"The main attack will be carried out by my trap camp."

Jiaxiong grinned, "You guys have taken the first place, you should at least give some soup to the brothers, you can't just leave us staring in vain."

"The main attack is for you."

Lu Ju nodded: "When it comes to siege, your Xianzhen Camp is the most powerful among our Xiliang Army."

"Two days."

Jia Xiong raised two fingers and said, "Give me two days to take Changshan City."

"it is good."

Lu Ju nodded slightly.

Jia Xiong dismounted, handed the long sword to the deputy general, put his hands on the iron-clad wooden shield as tall as a man, and shouted to the soldiers of the Xianzhen Camp behind him, "Brothers, can you take Changshan City within two days?"

"can."

"can."

"can."

Countless soldiers roared, the heaven and earth shook, and a rolling murderous aura rose into the sky.

On the city wall.

Guo Kai, the governor of Changshan, looked at this scene with a pale face. He took a half step back in fear and said, "The soldiers of Xiliang are really as good as their reputation."

The Jizhou lieutenant general beside him also had a solemn expression on his face. With 30,000 soldiers under his command, he was not afraid of any soldiers in the world except the Xiliang Iron Cavalry.

Not to mention that the other side only has 60,000 troops, even if it is an army of 100,000, they are confident that they can defend Changshan City.

But looking at the Xiliang soldiers under the city who were even more ferocious than the Jizhou cavalry, the general's heart sank to the bottom.

"Who is in the city?"

Guo Kai bravely said, "Jizhou and Xiliang are originally one. You attacked the city without permission. Aren't you afraid of the wrath of the Marquis of Xiliang?"

"Changshan is not within the Five Commanderies and is still under the jurisdiction of Youzhou. You should withdraw your troops immediately and I, the governor of the county, can pretend that nothing happened."

"Soldiers on the city wall, listen up."

Lu Ju raised his sword and rode forward, gathering his strength and shouting, "I am following the order of the Marquis of Xiliang to take Changshan City. Why should you, the soldiers, die in vain?"

"Why not surrender the city and join our Xiliang land? Xiliang and Jizhou are one. After you surrender the city, we will be brothers in arms."

"Isn't it better to follow the Marquis than to follow Xie Xuanli? Or do you want to be bullied by a useless prince in the future?"

"My master treated his soldiers well, worked diligently and loved the people. He fought for Jizhou for more than ten years, but what was the result? In the end, he was forced to flee to Xiliang with only five hundred riders."

Lu Ju's voice was very loud, and with the help of his inner strength, the entire Changshan City defenders could hear it clearly.

"I, Lu Ju, was a general of the Northern Troops several years ago. Many of you brothers may recognize me or have heard of my name."

Lu Ju's voice echoed, "We are comrades in arms, why should we kill each other?"

On the tower, many defenders began to waver. Seeing that the situation was not going well, Guo Kai immediately shouted: "Don't listen to this traitor's lies, shoot."

"Fire arrows."

Arrows rained down from the sky, but some of them were extremely off target.

(End of this chapter)