At the beginning, Emperor Yang of Sui was kidnapped

Chapter 342 The Power of Gunpowder
This time.

In order to deal with this plague, he made many preparations.

For example, boiling water, burning Turkic tribes, boiling blood-stained blades with boiling water or grilling with fire...

In many ways, he thought to himself that ordinary plagues were nothing to fear.

In his decades of political career, he used these methods to deal with many plagues.

As long as the response is quick, not to mention eradicating the plague, the spread of the plague can basically be controlled.

But this time it was completely different.

He felt that the plague was terrible.

Far beyond the typhoid-like plagues he had seen before.

"Although the plague has not spread in the army now, we should fight quickly during the trip to the grassland. The plague atmosphere in the grassland is prevalent. If you stay for a long time, you may be in great danger!"

Xin Gongyi exhorted Li Jing.

Li Jing frowned slightly.

He only knows about military affairs.

But I don't know the specific method to deal with the plague.

But since Xin Gongyi said so...

Obviously the situation is now critical.

"It seems that a quick decision must be made."

Li Jing took a deep breath.

Directly ordered a rapid march.

Staying in the land of plague and miasma for a long time will not only catch the plague, but also the morale of the army will become more and more unstable.

Fortunately, this army is led by him...

If it were an ordinary person, the soldiers would have mutinied already.

then……

As soon as he gave an order, the [-] troops began to march frantically.

Those grassland tribes passing by along the way...

They did not take the initiative to attack again.

The top priority is to quickly capture the Xueyantuo and Huihe tribes in order to obtain enough war horses.

and……

Now that the grassland is withered, there is absolutely no time for Xue Yantuo to react.

So as not to dream too much at night.

……

at the same time.

Xu Shiji led an army of [-], and Shen Guang's [-] cavalry...

Start detouring the prairie!
That's right.

It is a detour to the grassland.

Normally speaking, from Henan to the west, there are cities such as Mianchi.

But if from Taiyuan to the north...

After passing through the grassland, you can go directly to the west and approach Puzhou.

Puzhou has always been a place guarded by military strategists.

because……

Its geographical location is very important.

Within Puzhou, there are a large number of cultivated farmland.

And outside...

It is a piece of grassland.

Very clear dividing line.

It also distinguishes the two ethnic groups of farmers and herdsmen.

Since ancient times, no matter who wins the Central Plains, they need to send heavy troops to guard Puzhou.

Prevent grassland forces from invading the Central Plains.

At the beginning, Li Yuan was dispatched by Li Jiancheng to guard the Northland to guard against the prying eyes of the Turks.

And now...

Li Jing invaded the Turkic grasslands and sent Zhang Yao to guard Puzhou, leaving behind [-] soldiers.

In order to prevent unexpected accidents.

Speaking of...

Li Jing's military arrangement is still very appropriate.

But this time, his opponent was Xu Shiji, plus three thousand cavalry.

After Xu Shiji approached Puzhou...

Directly chose the siege.

In the face of this kind of city, it is almost useless to use tactics.

Because no matter what the plan is, if the other party does not open the city gate, it is useless.

And when Zhang Yao saw that Xu Shiji had led an army of [-] to surround Puzhou...

Immediately send people to Li Yuan and Li Jing for help.

As a veteran, he is very cautious.

In addition to Xu Shiji's reputation, he even went to 32 states in Henan within three days, so he didn't dare to act rashly.

No matter how Xu Shiji called the city from outside the city gate, he always closed the city.

"General, what should we do now? Zhang Yao is closed to the city, and Puzhou City is an important city in the north. The city wall is so high that it is easy to defend and difficult to attack. My cavalry is useless..."

Outside Puzhou City, Shen Guang smiled wryly and looked at Xu Shiji.

But Xu Shiji looked confident: "My lord sent your three thousand cavalry here not to attack the city. Although Puzhou City is high, it is still easy to break through it!"

Shen Guang looked puzzled.

What he is most worried about now...

It was Li Jing who came back to help, or Li Yuan in Chang'an immediately sent a large army to rescue the siege after receiving the news.

That basically declared the failure of the siege of Puzhou.

"This time the siege, the lord specially asked me to bring a large amount of gunpowder..."

The corner of Xu Shiji's mouth curled up: "The power of gunpowder, this time it can truly be displayed in front of the world!"

Shen Guang didn't quite understand.

"gunpowder?"

He joined Wanmin City for a short time.

He didn't know about this big weapon in Wanmin City's hands.

Xu Shiji nodded and said: "Tonight, General Shen, please watch outside the city. When the flames rise into the sky and the thunder roars, the Puzhou City will be destroyed!"

Actually.

When he regained many cities in Henan before, he also used gunpowder.

But that time...

All he aimed at were the small city walls.

Not enough gunpowder was used.

however……

This time it was completely different.

Puzhou City is very tall, with thick gates. It has been attacked by Turks many times, but it has never been breached.

You can see its solidity!
even……

Zhang Yao thought that as long as he couldn't hold on, he would be able to hold on until the arrival of reinforcements.

At that time, the inside and the outside should cooperate to wipe out Xu Shiji outside Puzhou City.

But that night...

"boom!"

A loud noise exploded at the city wall.

Followed by.

A monstrous flame burned on the city wall.

Towering and strong gates...

It was directly blown to pieces.

The fragments of the wooden door directly ignited the fire.

The city wall has collapsed by half!

"The whole army obeys the order, and the Armored Iron Buddha is the vanguard, attack immediately!"

Outside the city, Xu Shiji took a deep breath and ordered in a deep voice.

In Shen Guang's shocking eyes...

Fifty thousand troops poured into Puzhou City one after another in the dark.

Killed on the tower, with Tiefutu as the front army, a massacre was launched in Puzhou city.

[-] troops...

There was almost no resistance, and after thousands of people were beheaded, they surrendered directly!

Guard Zhang Yaozai was even more puzzled and shocked...

Beheaded directly!
"Clear the city gate immediately and prepare to pile up cement to deal with Li Yuan's attack!"

After breaking Puzhou City, Xu Shiji issued a new order.

He opened up a corner of Puzhou City.

Then fill it with cement, it will be more solid.

Wait for the reinforcements sent by Li Yuan to attack.

Seeing this concrete city gate, I don't know what to think...

……

Changan.

After receiving the news that Xu Shiji was besieging Puzhou.

Li Yuan turned pale with shock.

He originally thought that Xu Shiji might fight Li Jing in the grassland...

Who knew that Xu Shiji was so insane.

Attacked Puzhou directly at this time.

This is to cut off the return of Li Jing's [-] troops!
Let Li Jing die in the grassland outside the Great Wall!

And once he succeeds, Datang will not only lose [-] soldiers directly, but also lose a handsome man who commanded the army!

however……

Just when he was about to send reinforcements to rescue...

The latest battle report came from Puzhou City.

"Your Majesty, Puzhou City was breached at night, Zhang Yao died in battle, and has been completely occupied by Xu Shiji!!"

Upon hearing the news, Li Yuan's expression changed drastically, he gritted his teeth, and called all the ministers directly.

A court meeting was held in Daxing Palace!
(End of this chapter)