The Golden Age Chapter 711: Sunny Snare Drum

It was almost dawn when Yu Wencheng came to Qian’s account of the court.

"Star General Jing Muyan, in the name of the general, come to discuss the matter of siege." After Yu Wencheng entered the account, seeing Qian Guiting staring at him, he calmly said, "You Is it the leader of the Suzhou camp?"

"I am Qian Guiting." Qian Guiting is not nonsense: "Jing Muyan, who is the general in your mouth?"

Yuwen Chengchao said: "Naturally it is General Ji Shuibao, the commander of the left army."

"Ji Shui Leopard is just a star general. When did he become a general?" Qian Guiting said solemnly: "Can you get permission from General Nether?"

Yuwen Chengchao walked directly to a chair on the side and sat down, and smiled: "After Zuo Shenjiang was killed, the Zuo army jointly supported the Kei Shui Leopard as the general. We have also sent people to Suzhou City, and Qian is in charge. Didn’t you see it?"

"Without the consent of General Nether, it is really unreasonable for you to decide the general of the army without authorization." The Qian family originally thought about taking the opportunity to seize control of the left and right armies in the name of siege. , The difficulty of wanting to seize the military power of the left army is naturally greatly increased.

"Will be out, the king's fate is not tolerated." Yuwen Chengchao calmly said: "This is a joint recommendation by the left army." He glanced at Qian Guiting, and smiled faintly: "Qian commander does not seem to be qualified to intervene. Is it something?"

Qian Guiting showed anger, clenched his fists, but heard Yuan Changling coughing slightly beside him, only to hear Yuan Changling smile and say: "The star general said that this is the affairs of your left army. We are indeed inconvenienced. Take care of it. I don’t know why the sea leopard...why didn’t the general come here?"

"The general has official duties." Yu Wencheng said: "The commander is to discuss the siege of the city. I am ordered by the general to come here to take full responsibility."

"It's so good." Yuan Changling smiled and said: "The siege is imminent, I don't know if the star will have a good plan?"

Yuwen Chengchao said: "The left army stayed on for many days, just waiting for reinforcements to come. Suzhou Battalion is an elite division, so we can cooperate with you to attack the city."

"The Taihu Army is stationed on the Xixia Mountain. If the Taihu Army cannot be annihilated and the Taihu Army rushes to attack the city, the Taihu Army will most likely be killed from the flanks." Yuan Changling said: "The commander means, before attacking the city, the Taihu Lake should be attacked first. After the army is removed and the Taihu army is annihilated, you can attack the city with all your strength."

Yuwen Chengchao thought for a while, and finally said: "The Zuo Army went to Shuning County, it was all because of everyone who belonged to the Queen Mother. You know, this Shuning County was originally a place that the Right Army had attacked. The right army failed to attack the city. We were worried that She Yue would flee, so we dispatched troops and stared at Shuning City. The purpose was to prevent She Yue from fleeing. Now the reinforcements led by you are the main force, and we can only cooperate from the side."

"What do you mean by cooperation?"

"Suzhou camp sieges the city, we will assist." Yu Wencheng said: "After the city is broken, we will not want anything in the city. At that time, we will only ask you to take out some silver to caress the brothers who died in battle. In addition, reward the meritorious service. Soldiers."

Qian Guiting was surprised: "So simple?"

"It's true that the left army cherishes the lives of soldiers." Yu Wencheng said: "The right army attacked the city and suffered heavy casualties, and the left army has no experience in attacking the city, and still has lingering fears about the attack. Ours Meaning, the Suzhou Battalion is responsible for the siege, and the left army can mobilize to protect your flanks

, stare at the Taihu Army. The forces of the Left Army are far above the Taihu Army, and can be used as shields to protect you. You can attack the city with confidence. As long as Shuning City is broken, the Taihu Army sees that the general situation is over, and will not retreat without fighting, and there is no need to consume troops on the Taihu Army. "

Qian Guiting frowned and said: "Are you looking at the Taihu Army?"

"We sent spies to investigate the situation on the side of Xixia Mountain." Yuwen Chengchao said solemnly: "The terrain of Xixia Mountain is dangerous. After the Taihu Army garrisoned Xixia Mountain, they immediately built fortifications and dug trenches. They Backed by the Xixia Mountain, there is a natural barrier to protect the rear, and there are strong fortifications in the front. Linghuxuan has long prepared for us to attack Xixia Mountain before the attack, and has made sufficient preparations. If Suzhou Camp will attack Xixia with all its strength In Xiashan, the Taihu Army is naturally not an enemy, but I guess you will also lose a lot. As for the Zuo Army, it is true. Although the number is large, most of them have no combat experience. If you go to Xixia Mountain, you will definitely be killed or injured. Countless."

Qian Guiting sneered and said: "So you are afraid of the enemy?"

"Strike a plan." Yuwen Chengchao smiled: "A soldier who can defeat others without fighting is the best policy. Linghuxuan stationed in Xixia Mountain, the purpose is to lure us to attack and deplete our strength. , How can we let him do what we want? Commander, I just said that the real goal of this battle is Musk Moon. As long as Shuning City is conquered, the Taihu Army’s problem will be solved. The Zuo Army can guarantee that the Suzhou Camp will attack the city. At that time, we will stare at the Taihu Army. As long as they leave Xixia Mountain and want to attack from the flanks, the Zuo Army will fight desperately with them at all costs, so that you will have no worries on the flanks."

Qian Guiting said in a huff: “Don’t forget that Linghuxuan’s Taihu Pirate is a nail in the heart of Jiangnan. It's a big worry."

"I only worry that they won't escape." Yu Wencheng laughed and said: "As long as they withdraw from Xixia Mountain, without Xixia Mountain as protection, the left army can attack immediately. It is absolutely impossible to let them Escape."

At this moment, I suddenly heard a voice outside the account saying: "Report to the commander, and report to the military."

Yuan Changling signaled that Qian Guiting did not have to get up and go out of the account. After a while, he returned to the account. Qian Guiting immediately asked: "What's the matter?"

"Only found out that the Taihu Army's scouts were nearby." Yuan Changling didn't change his face and smiled lightly: "Someone has been sent to drive them away." After sitting down, he said: "Commander, what the Star General Jing Muyan said, It’s not unreasonable. Linghuxuan’s hero, and his Taihu pirates are all brave and fearless. If you attack Xixia Mountain first, it will indeed cause great casualties. Just as the star said, if we can After breaking through Shuning City, the Taihu pirates saw that the situation was over and they could only withdraw their troops. When the left army chased and suppressed the Taihu pirates, Linghu Xuan could hardly fly."

Qian Guiting said unexpectedly: "Mr. also thinks we should attack Shuning City first?"

"The star general can really guarantee that when we attack Shuning City, the left army can protect the safety of our flanks?" Yuan Changling looked serious.

Yuwen Chengchao nodded and said: "I can make a military order. If there is any difference, I am willing to be punished."

"Commander, since the star generals say this, I think it can be done according to this plan." Yuan Changling looked at Yuwen Chengchao: "However, there are two gates in Shuning City, and the five thousand people on our side will do their best. Attack the North Gate, but the South Gate...!"

"Biyue Wuxing will lead two thousand soldiers and horses to line up outside Nancheng." Yuwen Chengchao said immediately: "They will block the way of Musyue's retreat."

Yuan Changling smiled and said, "This is no problem."

"When is the leader going to attack the city?"

"Naturally, the sooner the better." Qian Guiting said: "But we are not yet ready to attack the city ladder. I heard that the right army had some...!"

"A dozen of ladders from the right army are on the camp of the left army." Yu Wencheng said: "In addition, we have also prepared a small number of ladders from Huqiu. We have built some of them while waiting for reinforcements in the past two days. It has been counted when it comes, and Zuo Jun can provide 37 aerial ladders. If it is not enough, we will continue to build them."

Yuan Changling smiled and said: "You are very thoughtful." Xiang Qian Guiting said: "Commander, I heard that the pioneers of the Tang Army are about to cross the river. The situation is imminent, and we must rush to conquer Shuning City before the Tang Army arrives. Later, since the left army has prepared the siege ladder, I think we can also attack the city as soon as possible."

Qian Guiting originally intended to attack Xixia Mountain first, and after annihilating the Taihu Army, he would then turn his spear to attack Shuning City, but what Yu Wencheng brought over tonight had changed his plan.

If it was just Yuwen Chengchao’s suggestion, Qian Guiting might not change his original intention. However, Yuan Changling obviously agrees with Yuwen Chengchao’s proposal. Qian Guiting has no experience in leading the army. Since Yuan Changling agrees, he has no objection. .

"In that case, after I go back, I immediately report to the general." Yu Wencheng got up and said: "After dawn, the left army moved to the northwest to build a barrier to protect the flank of the Suzhou Battalion."

Yuan Changling smiled and nodded: "The Taihu Army will be handed over to Zuo Army."

The next morning, the left army really began to mobilize. Bi Yuewu, two thousand men and horses, passed through Shuning City and copied to the south of the city, while the main force of the left army moved to the northwest. In the evening, it was at a distance from Xixia. Camping less than ten miles away from the mountain completely blocked the Taihu Army's approach to Shuning City.

Qin Xiao on the top of the city can see clearly the movement of Zuo Jun.

"They sent a team of troops to the outside of Nancheng, but they didn't have any siege weapons. They didn't seem to plan to attack the city. They just blocked the way out of the city from the south." After receiving the report, Chen Xi said to Qin Xiao: "It seems that the main force of the left army is to keep an eye on the Taihu Army to prevent the Taihu Army from attacking from the flank. The Suzhou Battalion should be responsible for the siege."

Last time I talked with the King of Taihu, the King of Taihu looked like a bamboo in his chest, which also made Qin Xiao feel at ease, but now the situation has changed. Xiao didn't know whether the changes in the battlefield disrupted Taihu King's deployment.

"The Suzhou Battalion is not comparable to the previous Siege Rebels." Qin Xiao vaguely saw that the main force of the Suzhou Battalion had appeared on the horizon, and the setting sun was shining on the soldiers of the Suzhou Battalion. Armored and well-equipped, this time it’s a real battle."

The defenders at the head of the city are also solemn, knowing that they are alive and dead, and they are fighting here.

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the horn blew, and the sound was vast and wide, and there were arrays of snare drums. Five thousand soldiers and horses were slowly advancing towards the northern city gate amidst the sound of the snare drum.