mtlumby2d Chapter 286 Attacking Guangning
Chapter 286 Attacking Guangning
At this moment, the Yan army still stayed on the south bank of Ling River.
The Chen army that was previously responsible for garrisoning here had already lost its position and fled back to Guangning City.
Now the entire ferry is under the control of the Yan army. The soldiers began to move supplies from the north bank and began to prepare for the next battle.
Huge wooden boards were placed on the ship. Soldiers tied up the playing cards with iron chains and slowly unloaded the cannons from the ship. These weapons would be used in siege battles later.
When they seized the beach, they had less than half of the ammunition left, which was enough for the Anding Army to continue fighting.
This battle was won so easily that some people in the army began to feel a little bit of a rival in love.
"I think the Chen army is just so-so. Before noon, our Yan army has captured the entire south bank."
"Hey, isn't that all thanks to that weapon? Do you really think it's the work of our Huainan Army?"
"Yeah, I don't know what the weapons in the hands of the Anding Army are. They are so shocking that my head hurts."
"With such powerful weapons, why should we be afraid of the State of Chen? We can directly attack their capital in a month!"
At this moment, everyone in the army was talking about it.
And those Huainan Army generals who once looked down on Jiangzuo could not help but look at Jiangzuo with admiration.
Especially Su Yingrui, he had even wanted to take other generals to force Jiang Zuo to abdicate, but now it seems that it was a good thing that he did not do so.
Jiang Zuo was able to serve as the general of the southern expedition and the marching general of Huainan, so he must have the ability.
The entire Huainan Army now had to submit.
Two hours later, a large amount of baggage was finally moved to the south bank.
"Everyone prepare, march south to attack Guangning City!"
Jiang Zuo gave another order.
Now their Yan army is an isolated force that has penetrated into the State of Chen. With the Ling River behind them, they cannot retreat. The only way they can do is to continue attacking and break through all the defense lines of the State of Chen.
Chen Xiu was never idle for a moment and was constantly dispatching all the troops of the Huainan Army.
Now, after deployment, their army has nearly 30,000 people. However, it seems that these 30,000 people are not enough to attack a strong city.
"There are nearly 40,000 defenders in Guangning City. Should we wait for reinforcements to arrive before launching a siege?"
Chen Xiu came to Jiang Zuo and asked.
Jiang Zuo said: "We can't stop. After we are ready, we will use this momentum to continue attacking southwards, gather our troops, and prepare to set off!"
Chen Xiu nodded and immediately went to dispatch troops.
He no longer doubted Jiang Zuo's decision.
He had witnessed Jiang Zuo's talents with his own eyes.
The Yan army suffered very few casualties during this crossing of the river and managed to capture the beach.
If we continue this offensive, it will be no problem to capture Guangning City.
What's more, the Yan army still has forty heavyweight weapons in their hands.
After preparation, the army has assembled and can march towards Guangning City at any time.
Before this, Jiangzuo once again mobilized the entire army.
"Brothers, we can't be considered victorious yet. Only after we capture Guangning City can we win our first victory. Everyone obey my orders!"
Jiang Zuo held a "loudspeaker" specially made in Anding County in his hand and shouted loudly from a high place.
"After we capture Guangning City, no one is allowed to oppress the people or take anything from them. If anyone commits a crime, they will be punished militarily, and no one will be exempted!"
Jiang Zuo said in a dignified voice.
Although this war is for Yan State to regain lost territory, after all, these Guangning cities have been ruled by Chen State for nearly a hundred years, and many people have some hatred towards Yan State.
Therefore, if we can really recapture Guangning City, how to stabilize the people's hearts is the top priority.
Although these Huainan Army soldiers were all elite warriors who had been through many battles, there were still many morally corrupt people among the tens of thousands of people. They had no regard for the people at all. If they captured a city, they might only care about money and women.
Jiang Zuo doesn't want any of these soldier ruffians.
After hearing Jiang Zuo's order, many people in the Huainan Army were disdainful of it.
After all, capturing a city and looting for three days had become the so-called rule.
In order to appease the soldiers and also to motivate them, many generals turned a blind eye to the banditry's behavior.
"Did you hear what Inspector Jiang said?"
Chen Xiu also shouted loudly.
There must be no room for any mistakes on this trip south. Chen Xiu knows better than anyone that there are still many people with ulterior motives in the Huainan Army.
Chen Xiu's role is to stabilize the morale of the entire army.
"If I find out that anyone disobeys my orders, I will kill them on the spot!"
Chen Xiu shouted again.
After hearing the Ninth Prince's words, the Huainan Army naturally did not dare to complain.
Some of them were still unwilling to accept Jiang Zuo, who came from a civil service background, but they dared not disobey the Ninth Prince Chen Xiu.
Chen Xiu's role is reflected here.
"As ordered!"
The soldiers of the Huainan Army shouted in unison, and the scene was extremely shocking.
"If we capture Guangning City, all soldiers will be rewarded!"
Jiang Zuo spoke loudly again.
Only more intensity can make these soldiers fight to the death.
Only by capturing Guangning City ahead could we be considered to have won the first victory of the southern expedition.
For the sake of this victory, Jiang Zuo, who has always been stingy, was willing to spend some military funds to encourage these soldiers.
Jiangzuo has always been generous in treating the soldiers who work for the court.
After agreeing to this battle, Jiang Zuo will definitely reimburse the Empress...
"set off!"
The army marched towards Guangning City in a mighty manner.
In just one hour, more than 20,000 Huainan troops and 3,000 Anding troops arrived outside Anding City.
At this moment, on the Guangning City, Pan Hou had a solemn expression on his face, staring closely at the Yan army that appeared outside the city.
"They're coming!"
The defending soldier shouted, with a hint of fear in his tone.
"We must defend Guangning City with all our might. As long as we hold on for one day, reinforcements will arrive!"
Pan Hou spoke up, trying to boost the morale of the troops.
A moment later, drums sounded outside the city.
It was the Yan army's attack order.
The soldiers defending the city could not help but feel terrified at this moment.
Before this, many people had already witnessed the terrible weapons of the Yan army.
What puzzled Pan Hou was that the Yan army did not immediately attack Guangning City, but slowly approached Guangning City, dragging some unknown weapons.
Seeing the Yan army approaching step by step, Pan Hou felt anxious and panicked.
"Fire arrows!"
At Pan Hou's command, the defenders fired a torrential rain of arrows at the Yan army outside the city.
However, wooden boards had already been installed in front of the Yan army's cannons, which were enough to block the rain of arrows for the soldiers.
As a result, the Yan army outside the city was almost intact.
The cannon has been set up and the angle adjusted.
"fire!"
The sound of cannons blasted towards Guangning City!
The battle of Guangning City officially began.