I am Li Shimin of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 188 Hanoi Attack and Defense
"Mr. has strategized and has a long-term plan. He is indeed a great talent. In this way, Jizhou will be pacified soon." Guan Yu admired Jushou very much. Seeing that Zhang Yun was also approaching, he continued: "Mr. People and horses, the safety of Yecheng and the safety of Jizhou are entrusted to you. Yuan Shao is destined to return after a big defeat in Hanoi, and then he must retreat to Yecheng. Junyi must defend Yecheng, and at the same time look for opportunities to defeat Yuan Shao's remnants. How to proceed I'll leave it to you."

"No, the last general (lower official) will take the order." Ju Shou and Zhang Xi naturally knew that the matter was important, so they took over the important task unequivocally.

Seeing that Guan Yu was about to set off, Ju Shou quickly said: "General, this is Yuan Lang, the captain of Jizhou Baiqi Division, who is from Julu in Jizhou. He accompanied the general to pacify Jizhou, and he will definitely get twice the result with half the effort."

After finishing speaking, he pointed to Yuan Lang who was standing aside.

"The next official is willing to follow the general and wipe out Jizhou." Yuan Lang said immediately, clasping his fists.

"Haha, with the help of Lieutenant Yuan, it will be a success. Then follow me and set off together." After finishing speaking, he shouted to the army: "Soldiers of the Longxiang Army, follow me to the north and pacify Jizhou!" Guan Yu roared loudly, Seeing that the two of them cupped their hands, they immediately went north without hesitation.

"General Guan, you are truly a hero, you are extremely admirable..." Looking at the back of Guan Yu leaving gracefully, Ju Shou said with admiration.

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At first, Cao Ren and Yuan Shao divided their troops into two groups. On the one hand, Cao Ren led an army of [-] to directly attack Jili County, preparing to enter Luoyang from the north;

It should be said that the division of labor is very clear.

After Zhao Yun learned that Cao Ren led his army to bypass Huai County, he left his deputy general Pei Yuanshao and military adviser Chen Gong to lead [-] elite soldiers to defend Huai County. He cheated the sky and crossed the sea, and disappeared.

Knowing that Zhao Yun's main force had left, Yuan Shao thought that the overall situation was settled, and began to storm Huai County.After fighting for more than ten days in a row, although many city walls in Huai County were dilapidated, they still stood proudly.

Huai County was a strong city with high walls and thick walls. Yuan Shao's army was beaten to death. After losing nearly [-] troops, they still could not take Huai County.

Because of this, Yuan Shao was extremely anxious. After all, his troops were very limited. If he continued to lose in this way, even if he took Hanoi County, he would lose his troops and lose his generals, and he would be powerless to fight again.

Just when Yuan Shao was extremely anxious, the judge stepped forward and said, "My lord, I have a plan, maybe I can help my lord take down Huai County."

"Oh, sir, what's the best plan? Tell me quickly." Yuan Shao was completely out of ideas now, and he was delighted to hear that the trial match actually had a good plan.

"My lord, why don't we build four high towers outside the east gate of Huai County, so that we can attack the defenders of Huai County from a high place and weaken the city's defense force, and then the attack will definitely get twice the result with half the effort." Shen Pei Youyou said.

"Haha, what a great idea, Mr. Zhengnan is really talented." Yuan Shao laughed excitedly.

Xu You, who was on the left and right, showed jealous eyes.

"Come on, immediately set up four [-]-foot-high mounds at the east gate of Huai County. The construction must be completed within five days, and anyone who disobeys the order will be beheaded!" Yuan Shao quickly ordered the soldiers of the Chinese army to act immediately.

Tens of thousands of soldiers and soldiers carried horses and built high platforms day and night.

The so-called nine-storey platform starts from the base of the earth, and building a high platform is naturally not a matter of overnight. Although it costs a lot to build, the effect is naturally obvious. Once the enemy builds this high platform, Huai County will definitely not be able to defend it.

With this mound, the situation of the defenders in Huai County can be seen at a glance, and the reality of the city is completely exposed to Yuan Shao's army. What's more terrible is that Yuan Shao's bow and crossbow can shoot wildly from above, seriously weakening The defense of the defenders in the city.

Looking at the rising earth, Chen Gong and others were worried, but they were helpless. The city's troops were now less than [-], and the defense was insufficient. It was impossible to go out of the city and destroy the enemy's high platform. Huai County would definitely be lost in the long run.

Therefore, Chen Gong immediately sent a pigeon to send a letter to inform Zhao Yun's army of the situation in Huai County in time.

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Finally, after five days of rushing work day and night, the construction of four high platforms was completed. All four high platforms faced the east gate.

Yuan Shao breathed a sigh of relief, and without hesitation, he immediately ordered the whole army to attack and take Huai County.

With the help of Gaotai, Yuan Shao's army sent five thousand crossbowmen to shoot at the east gate, which caused heavy casualties to the defenders at the top of Huai County. At the south gate, they started shooting each other with the enemy.

At this time, Yuan Shao's army swarmed in again, and they attacked the east gate fiercely.Yuan Jun learned from many previous battle experiences, learned a lot from a siege, the siege army scattered in all directions, no longer took intensive offensives, and there were fewer casualties on the way to attack.

After being bombarded many times by the Huai County defenders, Yuan Jun was completely numb. Under Yuan Shao's harsh military law, they were all reduced to desperadoes one by one. .

The enemy troops on the four high platforms kept pressing down on the defenders of Huai County. In order to avoid large-scale damage, Pei Yuanshao ordered the army not to show their heads, and waited for Yuan Jun to attack the top of the city before starting hand-to-hand combat. Three points can be resolved.

Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages in doing so. Without the long-range suppression of the crossbowmen at the top of the city, the effect of relying solely on the bombardment of the projectile vehicles is indeed greatly reduced. This allows Yuan Shao's army to take advantage of the momentum and attack the top of the city.

When the enemy army attacked the top of the city, the defenders hidden under the low wall fought back vigorously, and countless rolling wood and thunder stones poured down, smashing down all the soldiers who were trying to climb up.It's just that once it shows up, it will inevitably lead to the "care" of Yuan Shao's crossbowmen in the distance, and the loss is not small.

There are also some enemy troops who have already killed the top of the city wall. Pei Yuanshao also personally led the troops to fight. He was able to stabilize the defense line at first, but as more and more enemies climbed the city wall, the pressure on the defenders increased. , Gradually the line of defense was squeezed to the point of crumbling.

If the situation is allowed to deteriorate, Huai County will definitely fall. Pei Yuanshao, who has been fighting persistently, and Chen Gong, who is hiding in the dark, are also worried.

Yuan Shao, standing in front of the formation, has been anxiously observing the offensive situation of Huai County. This battle can only win but not lose. Once he loses, the consequences will be unpredictable.

(End of this chapter)