She Song

Chapter 286 If you want to enter the city, you will risk your life!
Wanyan Zonghan immediately realized that the six giant cannons of the iron-clad warships of the Zhen Guojun were too lethal and could deal a devastating blow to the siege troops.

At the same time, it was also clear that it was the airships hanging over the battlefield that guided the armored ships that allowed the bombardment from miles away to be so accurate.

Then there are only two options, interfere with the bombardment of the ironclads, or attack from other directions, such as the west gate.

However, this is tantamount to giving up the siege of Jinzhou, and the Zhenguo Army and Xi Army are likely to withdraw under the cover of naval guns.

As the target of naval gun bombing shifted from the siege troops to the rear gathering troops, Zong Han decided to move dangerously.

Taking advantage of the opportunity for the airship to replace fuel, the Jin army concentrated its artillery troops near the coast to attack the two ironclad ships.

However, this plan suffered setbacks from the beginning.

When the airship left the battlefield, the Taishan ship raised a hot air balloon. The newly assembled Jin Army artillery was bombarded indiscriminately during the march and had to be evacuated and hidden behind the hill barrier.

As a weapon for attacking fortresses, the King of Han cannon was once regarded by Zong Han as the pinnacle of stability against the Zhenguo army. However, under the crushing force of the giant ship's cannon, he had to change his mind.

The Jin army quickly abandoned the east gate and moved to the west gate of Jinzhou.

After counting the damage that night, Zong Han once again tasted the bitterness of the battle damage results.

During the daytime battle, there were more than 5000 casualties, and nearly half of the artillery was lost. In addition to the previous battles, the total casualties of the Golden Army exceeded [-].

A small city of Jinzhou has already lost more than [-]% of its troops, and is still in a difficult and bitter battle. What will happen if the battle continues?
However, Zong Han, who had experienced many battles, quickly adjusted his mood and carefully considered the current deployment again.

As the Jin army gathered outside the east gate withdrew, Han Shizhong and Xiao Qian could finally breathe a sigh of relief. According to the Jin army's adjusted deployment, the focus of defense was changed to the west gate.

Jinzhou's total defensive strength of 3 people was reduced by more than [-] in the fierce battle. It was obviously impossible to defend on all sides, but the two men could not care about anything else, and the main force was in Xicheng.

In the evening, the first batch of reinforcements of more than a hundred naval officers and soldiers entered the city. Although the number was only one company, it was enough to relieve the depressed mood of the Jinzhou defenders.

"Commander Xiao, Deputy Commander Han, and the Taishan and Huashan ships will provide early reinforcements. Support from the Sihai Fleet will arrive one after another tonight. In addition to transporting materials and personnel, we are also responsible for transferring the wounded and sick from your unit to Tanggu for treatment!"

After hearing this, Xiao Qian, who had gauze hanging on his right arm, finally relaxed his tense expression. The wounded in Jinzhou City were getting more and more tired. The limited number of military doctors with the army were already too busy, and many seriously injured people did not survive the rescue.

"On behalf of the Jinzhou garrison, I would like to thank the Sihai Fleet for its strong support!"

The political cadre raised his hand to return the salute and said solemnly: "We share the same hatred of the enemy, so we have no choice but to do so!"

As a result, the first batch of 500 critically wounded were sent to the shore overnight through a safe passage. With the arrival of follow-up warships and cargo ships, Jinzhou received a total of [-] new troops overnight, and the wounded who were transferred to the warship also More than [-] people.

The Jinzhou defenders were also supplemented by a large number of explosives and crossbows, and even two trucks of seafood ingredients. The supply ship of the Sihai Fleet had a trawl net, and they were not idle on the way here.

The changes in Jinzhou were immediately detected by Zong Han. He realized that the situation had become complicated. If Jinzhou received a steady stream of supplies, it would inevitably strengthen its defense power and could not delay it any longer.

In the early morning, 32 Hanwang artillery bombarded the west gate of Jinzhou again.

"Explode, use up all the artillery shells, destroy the Ximen city defenses, we must conquer Jinzhou today!"

Wanyan Zonghan issued the attack order with red eyes.

Under the inner wall of the west gate, listening to the intensive bombardment, Xiao Qian shook his head: "It's been half an hour. Is Zong Han crazy?"

Han Shizhong grilled the squid on the charcoal fire to see if it was of similar color. He sprinkled a pinch of salt on it, took a bite, and said, "He's not crazy. He should have discovered that the fleet is sending us supplies. If we can't attack for a long time, 10,000+ troops are stranded." The food and grass alone here can consume him to death."

Xiao Qian naturally understood, but he asked: "So, if he blocks his desperate move, he will have nothing to do, and maybe he will retreat?" Han Shizhong raised a finger and said: "First of all, if you hold on for one more day, the prince will be able to cut off the sect." Han’s escape route, so we can’t let him run away!”

After raising a finger, Han Shizhong continued: "Don't care about the gains and losses of one city or one place. Anyway, the people of Jinzhou have already moved. With the protection of the Four Seas Fleet, we can evacuate to the shore at any time."

Han Shizhong continued: "So today we will show Zong Han a good show of beating a dog behind closed doors!"

Xiao Qian's eyes lit up and he asked, "Let him in for a beating?"

"Yes! Once he bites the hook, Zong Han will definitely die in Jinzhou!"

"boom!"

The Ximen Tower finally collapsed under the bombardment of artillery shells, and large amounts of dust were scattered in all directions. Even Han Shizhong and Xiao Qian were disgraced.

"Bah, bah, bah~" spitting out gravel, Han Shizhong and Xiao Qian hurriedly left the Tibetan Soldier Cave to hide away, wiped the dust, and Han Shizhong continued to eat squid.

Han Shizhong said: "In the afternoon, you withdraw first with the wounded, and I will stay and play with Zong Han!"

Hearing what the other party said, Xiao Qian was not happy: "What are you talking about? I am the highest official in Jinzhou. What's going on if I run away and leave you here?"

Han Shizhong smiled and said: "This is not a real escape, it is an act! And you are injured..."

How could Xiao Qian be willing to listen to his deception and said: "Zong Han is not an idiot. His purpose of attacking Jinzhou is more or less ridiculing. If I run away, he will probably realize that there is something wrong. So since it is acting, Then act more realistically, you take the wounded and evacuate temporarily, and Zong Han and I will have a gong and drum fight face to face!"

Han Shizhong thought for a while and stopped arguing with Xiao Qian.

Firstly, the other party’s military rank is half higher than his own, and secondly, what he said makes sense. Zong Han is very cunning and cunning. If he doesn’t spend some money, he will definitely not be able to win the other party’s appetite. Don’t play tricks on your own side. Let him escape again, which will affect the prince. The big picture.

After swallowing the last piece of squid, Han Shizhong raised his hand and saluted: "It's done, then it's settled. I'll arrange an evacuation from the area, but you must take it easy. After Zong Han is dealt with, we will go to Beijing to arrest him." Wu begged to buy!”

Xiao Qian nodded and returned the salute: "Don't worry, every brick, brick, grass and tree is the root of ridicule. I will definitely be able to hold Zong Han back! By the way, say hello to my brothers and sisters when you see them!"

At the same time, a section of the city wall collapsed nearly ten steps under intensive bombardment, and the nearby warning post immediately sounded the gong.

Seeing the gaps in Jinzhou's city defense, the generals of the Jin army called for battle one after another.

Seeing the defenders in the city competing to fill the sandbags, Wanyan Zonghan pointed to the collapsed city wall and ordered: "All artillery, continue bombing there. I want to see how they block it?"

Once the city wall collapses, the strength of the adjacent parts will be greatly reduced, and the continuous bombardment will inevitably cause the gap in the city wall to expand again.

When a huge gap of more than thirty steps appeared in front of the Jin army, many artillery shells passed through the gap and directly bombarded the unobstructed residences.

The Jinzhou defenders had nothing to do about this, and they also realized that the Jin army's infantry attack was coming soon.

"Prepare the explosive packs. The Jurchens want to enter the city and pay with their lives!" Xiao Qian ordered loudly, and on both sides of the inner wall, death squads of hundreds of people were ready.

At this time, Zong Han pulled out his scimitar and issued an order to destroy the city.

"The entire army attacks and massacres the city!"

(End of this chapter)