Chapter 175: Seizing the opportunity to capture two cities in a row? (Subscribe)

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The low sound of horns continued to ring out, and the dense sound of war drums made people tremble in their hearts.

Yuan Chenghuan looked up suddenly and saw that outside Yunfu City, densely packed rebel troops had already spread out and were attacking them.

Thousands of horses were galloping, the sound of their hooves was like a rolling thundercloud. Behind the smoke and dust, a steel-like rebel army was galloping towards them.

this moment,
There were huge rebel troops on all sides, and they were all surrounded.

"How could they be so fast..."

Looking at the rebel army that was like a tide, Yuan Chenghuan widened his eyes in disbelief, and suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of oppression in his heart. The scene before him seemed as if the entire sky was collapsing, and he realized that he had been completely calculated.

He looked at the wildfires in Chuzhou City in disbelief, then looked at the overwhelming rebel army in front of him, his face filled with shock.

how come?
How could the main force of the rebel army come back so quickly?
His brows were furrowed and his face turned ashen. Until now he still couldn't understand how the main force of the rebel army had managed to attack Chuzhou City in such a short time.

You know, the fire in Chuzhou City clearly broke out at dawn today. The fire that shot up into the sky was so eye-catching, how could it be fake?

However, the sound of thousands of horses galloping in his ears like a tsunami could not be faked.

According to the distance between Yunfu City and Chuzhou City, even if the main force of the rebel army retreated the moment the forest fire started, it would be impossible for them to come back at this time.

Could it be that Lin Zhongyun dared to use the tiny number of troops in front of him to capture his impregnable Yunfu City?

Is it him, Lin Zhongyun, who has gone crazy?
Or is he, Yuan Chenghuan, crazy?

This is too arrogant!

At this moment, he just felt that this world was too crazy!
Yuan Chenghuan was extremely anxious, and his thoughts were in a tangle. While he was still confused, the generals around him began to stir, and they were obviously frightened by the scene before them.

"General, the rebels are coming with great force. How should we respond?" A deputy general came hurriedly, his tone filled with undisguised nervousness.

Yuan Chenghuan took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He had to find a way out of this chaos and protect Yunfu City, otherwise the entire northern border would fall completely.

"Order all soldiers to hold the city firmly and not retreat a single step! At the same time, send messengers to ask for help from all places." Yuan Chenghuan's voice was firm. He knew that there could be no wavering at this moment. "We must defend Yunfu City. This is the last line of defense!"

The deputy general nodded and immediately went to convey the order.

Yuan Chenghuan stood on the city wall, watching the rapidly approaching tide of rebels, his inner anxiety and fear swept over him like waves. But he knew that he had to win this battle, not only for himself, but also for the future of the entire Daqian.

In this situation, he would rather not succeed than make a mistake.

The bloody fact of Leling City has been deeply engraved in his eyes, and he does not want to become the next defender of Leling City.

Faced with this situation, his best option at the moment is to defend the city and make plans after he has a clear understanding of the situation.

In a siege, the defenders always have the advantage because they have the cover of the walls, while the attackers are just sitting ducks to be consumed at will.

Before the advent of larger siege equipment, the so-called siege warfare was nothing more than a pile of lives piled up one by one, and there was only one route.

What's more, he had been prepared for the surprise attacks by local rebel forces in the past few days, so he attached great importance to the city defense. The entire Yunfu City was built to be as solid as a rock, and he was well prepared to deal with those siege weapons.

If he did not take the initiative to attack, even if the rebels attacked fiercely, they might not gain much benefit.

Moreover, the whole world is watching this war now, and he doesn't believe that Lin Zhongyun will really spend all his fortune.

On the other hand, he didn't believe that the wildfire could defeat 400,000 northern troops without leaving any alive. Moreover, no matter how you look at it, the troops in front of him are already Lin Zhongyun's main force. Where would he get the troops to attack Chuzhou City? This is simply a fantasy!

The so-called forest fire and the so-called burning of the dormitory were just done for them to see and take the opportunity to disrupt their morale.

If Lin Zhongyun was really sure, he would not have resorted to such tricks.

Gradually, he found a way to convince himself and forced himself to calm down.

Because only when he himself believes it can he make others believe it. If he can't even deceive himself, how can he deceive others?
"Don't panic, this is all a trick of the rebels!"

He drew the long sword from his waist, his eyes lit up with an unyielding fighting spirit, and said in a high-pitched voice: "Look, the main force of the rebel army is still here, how did they break through Chuzhou City?"

"The wildfire in Chuzhou City is only intended to disrupt our military's morale. Don't be frightened by it."

Having said that, he took a deep breath, a long breath, and continued, "The rebels won't be able to attack for a while. The King of Zhenbei is on his way to support us. Then it will be time for us to launch a counterattack."

"By then, military achievements will be within reach, and becoming a king, a prince, a general or a minister will no longer be out of reach!"

Yuan Chenghuan's voice was like a huge bell, spreading throughout the entire city wall. All the soldiers were listening, all the generals were listening. Everyone's eyes were focused on him, and his words were like a shot of adrenaline, instantly dispelling the fear and doubts in the soldiers' hearts.

War is cruel to innocent people, but it is a ladder for them to get promoted.

Their desire for fame and fortune has made them forget the fear in their hearts.

At this time, the sound of war drums also sounded at the right time, and the roars were like a tsunami.

Yuan Chenghuan stood on a high place, looking at the soldiers with high morale, and his heart finally calmed down a little.

……

At the same time, in the rebel camp.

Lin Zhongyun looked at the huge wildfire in Chuzhou City and nodded with satisfaction.

Li Zhongwu had already sent a scout to report ahead that Chuzhou City had been captured by them. Most of the 400,000 northern troops had been annihilated by them, and many were captured.

This means that not only did they take over Chuzhou City at no cost, they even gained a large number of troops.

Although Liu Jiuren finally escaped, he was already a lost dog, and the remnants of his army could not cause much trouble. This also meant that their troubles were completely solved, and they could concentrate on dealing with Yuan Chenghuan.

And conquering Chuzhou City was only his first step. This time he wanted to completely destroy Daqian's luck.

"Sir, you are really a genius. Now we have nothing to worry about." Yuan Jingxin stood behind Lin Zhongyun, looking at the huge fire house in the distance. The brilliant rays of light dragged out a long rainbow, with a huge momentum that made people tremble.

When he learned of Lin Zhongyun's plan, he knew it would succeed and Chuzhou City would be in the hands of the rebels. But even though he had expected it, he didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

One morning,
Just one morning,
The Chuzhou city, which was known to be easy to defend and difficult to attack and a place of strategic importance, was burned down?

I dare to ask if there has ever been such a record in the entire history of Daqian? Has anyone ever had such courage and boldness?

The brilliant rays of light sprinkled on his face, dazzling and blinding. Everything was so dreamy that he felt as if it was just a dream, like reality.

"Sir, what do we do next..." Yuan Jingxin murmured, with a tone of disbelief. "Taking Chuzhou City is only the first step."

Lin Zhongyun put his hands behind his back, spoke in a deep and powerful voice, his eyes gleaming with determination, "Now, what we have to do is to capture Yunfu City in one fell swoop and capture Yuan Chenghuan in one fell swoop."

"The flames of war raged across the city, and we captured two cities in a row."

He looked up into the distance, his eyes gleaming with great ambition, so passionate and determined, "This time we are going to wipe out all of Daqian's assets. From now on, it will be our righteous army that will take the initiative, and the imperial court will be nothing more than a rat crossing the street."

He said this in a deep tone.

Now, the significance of capturing Yunfu City to them is no longer as simple as occupying Yangzhou and gaining a foothold in the world. What is more important is that they can defeat the imperial court in one fell swoop, change the previous situation and take the initiative.

Yuan Jingxin looked at Lin Zhongyun with admiration in his heart.

He originally joined the rebel army in order to save his life and to repay his gratitude.

Now he followed the rebel army not because of these, but because he knew that as long as they followed Lin Zhongyun, they would be able to create great achievements, become famous and bring honor to their family.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and asked, "But General, now that Yuan Chenghuan is firmly in the city, what should we do next?"

"If we resort to violent attack, I'm afraid there will be heavy casualties, and the gains will not outweigh the losses!"

"This Yuan Chenghuan is quite wise, he is not a man who has gained fame for nothing!" Lin Zhongyun smiled, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

He looked at Yunfu City. On the city walls, flags were fluttering. The previous commotion had disappeared. Everyone was now solemn and ready for battle. It was obvious that Yuan Chenghuan had stabilized the morale of the army and stopped the riot in a very short time.

If someone else faced this situation, they might not have handled it as well or as promptly as Yuan Chenghuan did.

At this time, he began to understand why the court appointed Yuan Chenghuan as the commander-in-chief of the three armies. He was quite capable.

But it was a pity that Yuan Chenghuan met Lin Zhongyun.

"What does the prince mean?" Yuan Jingxin was stunned and looked at Lin Zhongyun in confusion. If they didn't attack, would they just withdraw? Or do nothing?

So in that case, why did they put on such a big show? Was it just for fun?

Lin Zhongyun smiled slightly, looking like he had the overall situation under control, and said calmly, "Yuan Chenghuan made the right choice to defend the city, but a thousand-mile embankment is destroyed by an ant hole, and the morale of the army will eventually collapse under the pressure."

"Now it's time for you to come on stage."

"I'm going to appear?"

"Your Highness, are you talking about? Those militias gathered from all over the place?"

Yuan Jingxin was stunned and became even more confused. However, at this moment, he suddenly recalled what Lin Zhongyun had ordered him to spread among the imperial army. He suddenly realized something and admired Lin Zhongyun's wisdom even more.

A hint of coldness flashed across Lin Zhongyun's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Yes, according to the time, they will be here soon!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a noise coming from afar, mixed with the sound of soldiers' footsteps and horses' hooves.

A moment later, Li Zhongwu appeared on the streets of Yunfu City with a group of scattered Chuzhou City remnants. They were covered in blood, ragged clothes, and looked exhausted and desperate, as if they had experienced a purgatory on earth.

"I pay my respects to His Majesty, and will fulfill my mission and capture Chuzhou City."

Li Zhongwu stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "But the most hateful thing is that Liu Jiuren escaped while the army is still on the way, still more than fifty miles away from the main camp."

In front of everyone, Li Zhongwu was also very formal.

"Liu Jiuren is just a rat crossing the street now, there is no need to be afraid of him!"

Lin Zhongyun sneered and said disdainfully: "Thank you for your hard work. Let's proceed according to our previous plan!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Li Zhongwu gave a deep shout and left after receiving the order.

He was seen riding his horse and waving the whip, leading the remaining soldiers of Chuzhou City, who were already covered in wounds, to the front of the two armies.

"The rebel army has captured Chuzhou! The troops in the northern border were defeated, and 400,000 brave soldiers were wiped out!" Li Zhongwu shouted loudly while riding on his horse. His voice was so loud that it echoed throughout the battlefield.

His words were like a bolt from the blue, exploding in every corner of Yunfu City. The soldiers on the top of the city walls changed color, stood on tiptoe and looked down at the city, with expressions of shock and fear on their faces.

"What? Did Chuzhou City really fall?"

"Don't we have 400,000 troops stationed here? How could we be defeated so miserably?"

"Oh my God, what the hell is going on?"

"You have to know that those 400,000 are the mighty soldiers of the Northern Territory. How can you say that there is no hope for them..."

"But the fire in Chuzhou City couldn't be faked. If Chuzhou City was really safe, how could the fire last for so long?"

"That's right. If the 400,000-strong army were still there, even the biggest fire would have been put out!"

At this point, everyone's faces suddenly turned pale. They looked at each other, and all they saw in each other's eyes was endless fear and panic.

Li Zhongwu's words continued to ring out along with the angry shouts of the rebels. His shouts spread throughout the entire Yunfu City like rolling thunder. Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of the army hard.

"If that's the case, then the 400,000-man army is really gone?"

"Even the city of Chuzhou, which was defended by 400,000 troops, was conquered by the rebels? What about us?"

"The well-trained elite soldiers of the North are no match for the Rebels, let alone us?"

"General, what should we do?"

"Yes, General, can we still defend Yunfu City?"

"The enemy is so powerful, how long can we hold out?"

……

In an instant, the morale of the army, which had just stabilized, became chaotic again, and everyone couldn't help but look at Yuan Chenghuan...

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