Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 490 Attacking the Well
"Reporting to the county lieutenant, the scouts have sent news that the Tang Dynasty's ally, Wang Suchen, has landed and joined Koizumi Jiro and others."

"Ok?"

Jin Wucheng's brow darkened instantly.

Side by side king.

This title is not unfamiliar to them, and they can even say that they are very familiar with it.

Now, King Bingjian has come to Quanjing, and their situation has become even worse.

"How many troops did Su Chen bring?"

Qiao Mao said in a deep voice.

Compared to Su Chen's reputation, Qiao Mao was more concerned about how the other party's combined forces would improve Koizumi Juichiro's military strength.

"About two thousand people."

"Two thousand people..."

Qiao Mao's face looked a little ugly. He had just killed only more than 2,000 of Koizumi Juichiro's 5,000 troops, and now Su Chen brought him another 2,000 elite soldiers.

Such a number is very disadvantageous for them.

wrong!

Unlike Qiao Mao, Jin Wucheng frowned and said, "As the King of Side by Side, how could Su Chen only have two thousand elite soldiers around him?"

"I don't know the humble position."

"What does Brother Jin mean?"

"Brother Qiao, don't forget that the Governor's Office in the East Coast still has 20,000 elite soldiers!"

Jin Wucheng said in a deep voice, "But this time, Su Chen only brought two thousand people. This is obviously not in line with common sense!"

"He went to the Dongying Protectorate. Why didn't Su Dingfang arrange elite soldiers to follow him to Quanjing?"

"so……"

Qiao Mao immediately understood, "You mean to say that Su Chen still has some soldiers who haven't shown up yet?"

"good."

Jin Wucheng said slowly, "Where would these people be?"

"maritime?"

Qiao Mao spoke subconsciously, "If they didn't show up, the most likely possibility is that they are on the sea."

Jin Wucheng frowned. If the enemy's troops were still on the sea, it would not be good news.

First of all, the combat effectiveness of the Tang Dynasty navy is obvious to all. Although Quanjing has hundreds of navy soldiers, these people going to the sea to investigate the situation is clearly like throwing a meat bun at a dog, and they will never come back.

Secondly, the other party is on the sea and may come to Su Chen’s aid at any time, which makes their situation even more difficult.

"Where is General Gao's army?"

"Reporting to the county lieutenant, we have arrived at the territory of Jincheng. It will take at least two days to reach the spring well smoothly."

"Jincheng..."

Jin Wucheng sighed. It would take two more days!
but.

Now they have only more than a thousand elite soldiers that can be mobilized. Even if the navy is included, there are only two thousand people.

How to resist Su Chen’s four thousand troops?
"Report!"

"Reporting to the county lieutenant, the scouts have found traces of the Tang army ten miles away."

"So fast?"

Jin Wucheng and the other two looked shocked.

Last night's ambush caused heavy losses to Koizumi Juichiro. As a result, with the arrival of Su Chen's reinforcements, they only rested for one night before starting to pursue them.

If this continues, I'm afraid we can only rely on the springs and wells to fight them.

"Brother Qiao, what do you think?"

"Brother Jin, you also know that the Tang army's firearms are extremely powerful. If we fight them head-on in an open area, our chances of winning are not very high."

Qiao Mao said in a deep voice, "I suggest retreating back to Quanjing. With our current military strength, we may be able to rely on Quanjing City to block the enemy's attack."

Jin Wucheng nodded.

Rumor has it that those firearms were made by Su Chen.

Now, Su Chen personally led the troops here. How could the two thousand elite soldiers under his command not be equipped with these firearms?

Two thousand hot-tempered elite soldiers would definitely suffer a devastating blow in a head-on fight.

If we rely on the walls of Quanjing City to block the enemy, even though the enemy has guns and cannons, it will not be so easy to defeat them.

Second.

They can also rely on the people in the city to carry out defensive operations.

As for the naval forces that remain, they can be temporarily seconded to the city to participate in the defense work.

"Okay, then let's retreat back to the well first to avoid the sharp edge."

……

at the same time.

Su Chen also received news about the movements of Quanjing’s troops.

"Back to the well?"

Su Chen raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "This Jin Wucheng is quite something."

Knowing that their firearms are powerful, they dare not engage in a head-on confrontation in order to reduce casualties, while also being able to avoid Koizumi Jushiro and his men's determination for revenge.

"Your Majesty, should we go straight to the well now?"

"Of course it's the well."

Su Chen smiled and said, "Since they have retreated back to the well and set up a target, it is not easy for us to repay their kindness."

"Pass my order, all troops speed up."

There were no traps or ambushes, and they arrived at the foot of Quanjing City in just half a day.

Quanjing City is fully prepared.

The city walls were heavily guarded, and a number of large crossbows were prepared, which seemed to be aimed at their firearms.

However, in Su Chen's view, these arrangements are simply self-deception.

Whether it is a musket or a bomb, the shooting distance is far greater than that of a bow and crossbow.

"Go and challenge them."

Su Chen smiled and asked, "Who will go?"

"I go!"

Koizumi Juichiro took the lead, "Please allow me, Your Majesty."

"it is good."

Su Chen smiled and nodded.

Koizumi Jiro clasped his fists and left, riding his horse to the foot of the city wall.

In order to ensure his own safety, Koizumi Jichiro did not rashly enter the range of the crossbow.

"Jin Wucheng on the city wall, listen up! The imperial army is already at the gates of the city. Why don't you surrender immediately?"

"Koizumi Juichiro!"

Jin Wucheng recognized Koizumi Jiro at a glance and couldn't help laughing out loud, "You were also a general of the Japanese. I never thought that you would be willing to be a running dog of the Tang people!"

"Are you doing this to Emperor Shumei and your Koizumi family?"

"As the saying goes, he who knows the times is a hero!"

"Whether I, Koizumi Juichiro, and the Koizumi family are worthy of Emperor Shumei is not up to you, Jin Wucheng, to decide!"

Koizumi Jichiro said in a high voice, "The Tang Dynasty has subdued all nations. As a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, you actually despised and humiliated the emperor in the play. Now, the Tang Dynasty has sent troops to punish you. It is only right." "I advise you that the Tang Dynasty must win this battle. If you know what's good for you, open the city gates now and kneel down to welcome the royal army. Otherwise, when the prince gives an order, we will break through the well and make sure you die without a burial place!"

Qiao Mao: "Koizumi Juichiro, you are so arrogant, have you forgotten that we killed them in Shanghe Village before and they fled in panic?"

"How can a defeated general dare to talk about bravery?"

"I would like to advise you that instead of being a lackey of the Tang Dynasty, you should surrender to Goryeo. The king will definitely reward you generously!"

"fart!"

When the matter of Kamikawa Village was mentioned, Koizumi Jushiro became furious.

"Qiao Mao, Jin Wucheng, listen to me carefully. If you still insist on doing what you want, I will clean up your well with blood once we capture it!"

"Stop talking nonsense and let's fight!"

"You wait!"

Koizumi Juichiro snorted coldly, turned around and came to Su Chen.

"Your Majesty, Jin Wucheng and his men are so reckless that they insist on fighting against the Heavenly Army and Heavenly Generals of the Heavenly Kingdom. We should teach them a lesson."

"You're right."

Su Chen smiled and nodded, "Your unit will still be responsible for the siege of the city in this battle. I will arrange for Jing Heng and others to assist you."

"Yes!"

Koizumi Jiro nodded heavily.

If it were before, he would definitely not be so confident, but now it is different.

Su Chen is here.

Not only did Su Chen come, he also brought heavy firepower!
Even with the support of a number of firearms, Koizumi Juichiro didn't believe that he could not capture the well and avenge his dead generals!

"Pass on my order. Build a ladder immediately. Later, follow me into the well to avenge our dead companions!"

"Yes!"

The two thousand men under Koizumi Jushiro quickly began to build siege equipment.

Although Jin Wucheng and others had prepared by cutting down some trees outside Quanjing City, no matter how fast they moved, it was impossible for them to cut down all the trees within one day.

and.

For Su Chen and others, they don't need too many siege weapons. As long as they are given the opportunity, they can aim at the city gate and use the power of bombs to blast it open directly.

By dusk, all the ladders had been built.

Koizumi Juichiro was full of confidence, "Your Majesty, give the order to attack the city!"

Su Chen said calmly: "Then give it a try. If you fail, it doesn't matter."

"it is good!"

Koizumi Jiro nodded happily and suddenly drew out his long sword, "Brothers, the time for our revenge has come!"

"rush!"

at the same time.

Su Chen gave orders to Li Jingheng and others.

Bombs were loaded and ready to be fired. As Koizumi Jushiro and others charged forward, the bombs were fired at the city walls.

Boom boom boom!
Bombs fell on the city wall one after another.

The sudden explosion and the charge led by Koizumi Jushiro made the atmosphere in the city extremely tense.

Jin Wucheng hid behind the parapet and watched the movements below carefully.

Compared to Koizumi Jushiro and others who were rushing over, the bombs constantly falling from the sky were what they really needed to be careful about.

If you are not careful, you might be killed on the spot by a falling bomb.

suddenly.

Jin Wucheng felt something was wrong.

"County lieutenant, it's bad, they are bombing the city gate."

"what?"

Jin Wucheng's face changed, and now he knew why he had a bad feeling.

"Quick, quick, reinforce the city gates and don't let them rush in."

If the ladders came up, they could fight back, but since the city gates had been blown up, it would be difficult to stop the enemy's charge.

"I go."

Qiao Mao said in a deep voice, "Brother Jin, you stay here, I will lead the soldiers to guard the city gate."

"Okay, thank you for troubling Brother Qiao."

"polite."

Qiao Mao immediately led his troops down the city wall.

Compared with the city tower, the importance of the city gate is self-evident.

Even if the enemy climbed up the city wall, they would have a chance to drive them down, but if they lost the city gate, they might not be able to drive the enemy out of the city.

but.

Qiao Mao just took a look and ordered the brave men they had recruited to carry stones and other things to block the city gate.

Even if the power of the Tang Dynasty's bombs may not be ordinary, they still have to blow up this place.

otherwise.

Don't even think about entering the city through the city gate!
"kill!"

Under the bombardment of bombs, the defenders on the city wall did not dare to show their heads easily.

Even with shields in their hands, the defenders still felt unsafe, fearing that a bomb would fall at their feet in the next second.

"Archer!"

Seeing Koizumi Jiro and his men getting closer, Jin Wucheng immediately shouted, "Shoot, shoot, push them back!"

Whoosh whoosh.

Arrows kept shooting down from the city walls.

The soldiers who ran fast and did not prepare shields were pierced by arrows and fell down immediately.

However, many soldiers held shields in their hands to resist the counterattack of the defenders.

but.

The counterattack of the defenders on the city wall also allowed Li Jingheng and his men to discover the location of Jin Wucheng's archers.

Without any hesitation, the bomb went off.

Boom boom boom.

"what……"

"Help..."

Bricks, rubble, and limbs kept flying on the city walls, and cries for help and wailing were heard continuously.

However, Koizumi Jiro was rushing towards the city, but his pace gradually slowed down.

He is a general of the army.

Of course you have to pretend to lead the charge, but you can't really lead the charge yourself, right?

Don't die?

"Come on!"

"The first one to reach the summit will receive a reward of 1,000 taels!"

(End of this chapter)