Xie Ming

Chapter 213 Misfortunes never come singly
On the morning of the seventh day, the Guanning Army led by Wu Guogui failed to attack the city and achieved no success.

On the east gate tower of Mancheng, Li Huchen took a break to drink during the enemy's attack and instructed Zhou Changsheng on various matters.

Upon hearing this, Changsheng nodded, but did not rush to do it. Instead, he had something else to say.

"Captain!"

"Look, there are only about a thousand enemy soldiers left now!"

"When can we pretend to be defeated and trick them into entering the city?"

"There are all those kerosene and fuel in the city. Wouldn't it be better to deal with them than to trap them and fight to the death?!" Changsheng said.

"Go! Go! Go!"

"You're the only one who can save trouble?!"

"We are just getting started!"

"Damn it, you also listened to the scout's report yesterday!"

"This time, the Jiannu enemy army has at least 20,000 soldiers!"

"What can we do with just these few people rushing around the city?!"

"Look at your potential!"

"roll roll roll!"

"Hurry up and find a way to get the job done for me!" Hu Chen's face fell, showing some impatience.

But at this moment!
Suddenly!

The soldier who was patrolling on the side suddenly shouted loudly again.

"The enemy soldiers are coming!"

"The enemy is coming again!"

Upon hearing the news, Hu Chen hurriedly turned around and looked out from the battlement.

"Fuck it, brothers, pay attention to me!"

"Let the enemy soldiers get closer and beat them to death!"

"Shoot more arrows, less guns!"

"Save the ammunition, we'll have some later!"

"Did you hear that clearly?!"

Hu Chen slapped his face twice and cheered himself up again.

He shouted loudly, and the soldiers on the East Gate responded one after another after hearing it.

A few moments!

The attackers and defenders of the city exchanged fire again!

Time flies and it is 10 o'clock in the morning of the seventh day.

Ten miles outside the northern gate of Baoding Prefecture, in the tent of the Jiannu central army, the news that Wu Guogui was having trouble capturing the city was finally passed back to the camp by a sentry on horseback!
The messenger spoke in a sad tone, saying that the city was heavily guarded, Wu Guogui's troops were short of manpower, and the siege equipment was unprepared, so he hoped that the commander-in-chief Ajige would quickly send reinforcements to try to win the city!

Upon hearing this, Ajige's face turned gloomy and he felt annoyed.

General Barton, who was also in charge of the Yuman Army, scoffed at this statement and immediately mocked and ridiculed it.

"Humph!"

"Useless trash!"

"Your Majesty, the Guanning Army is not doing a good job!"

"Mancheng, what kind of heavy troops can a small city like this have?!"

"You can't even fight a small battle like this, you failed in your attack, but you use this cheap excuse to fool us!"

"Your Majesty!"

"If it doesn't work, then replace these idiots. I will personally lead the team to take over!"

"Right now, the army has no food to eat. I'm afraid this is not a long-term solution!"

"I don't know when Lege will be back!"

"At this critical moment, it is our Qing soldiers who have to take the lead!"

After saying this, Barton glanced disdainfully at Wu Sangui who was standing in the other tent, showing great disgust.

Upon hearing this, Ajige frowned and sighed, which was rare for him, but he did not express his opinion immediately.

Wu Sangui bowed beside him, raised his eyebrows slightly, observed the situation, and secretly saw what was happening. He thought that this was Ajige waiting for him to apologize voluntarily!
Wu Sangui did not dare to be negligent. He flicked his sleeves and knelt down hurriedly, acting in a panic and with a resolute look as if he was willing to accept the blame.

"Eh!"

"Marshal Wu!"

"Although the people below are not doing their job well, as the commander, you will not escape punishment!"

"However, I still miss your contribution in leading us into the pass! Ah!"

"Yes." "Logically speaking, your Guanning Army shouldn't have just this much combat power, right?!"

"Isn't Wu Guogui's front camp your main camp?!"

"You also heard the message just now. What's the matter? What nonsense is there about being unable to defeat a large number of troops?"

"How true or false do you think it is?!"

"It's not that bad, is it?!"

"Ah?!" Ajige said sarcastically, his expression showing a complex and amusement look.

After hearing the words of the commander-in-chief, Wu Sangui was so ashamed and angry that his old face turned red.

At this moment, he hated Wu Guogui, this idiot, a dog who only knew how to fight for favors, a useless waste!

But even so, he had to compromise and say some good things for him, trying to save the face of the Guanning Army.

Following his thought, he gritted his teeth, clasped his fists and promised, then volunteered!

"Your Majesty!"

"The Guanning Army was unable to capture the city this time, which affected the overall situation. They cannot escape blame!"

"However, I think that Wu Guogui's troops must have encountered some unexpected changes, which is why they are like this!"

"Your Majesty, I will fight you!"

"I will personally lead the main force of the Guanning Iron Cavalry to attack Mancheng!"

"We swear to take down all the small towns in one fell swoop and bring back food for military use!"

Wu Sangui spoke angrily, then knelt and waited for orders.

"Ouch!"

"Marshal Wu, you are so kind!"

"It's just a small ruined city, and you have 8,000 soldiers of the Guanning Army to attack it?!"

“You’re too…”

Hearing Wu Sangui's words, Barton from the other side of the tent interrupted and continued to mock him.

In front of the table, Ajige looked at the situation and knew that his method of provoking the enemy had worked, thus preventing Barton from having another conflict with the Han army. So he waved his hand to stop him before he could finish speaking!

"Eh!"

"Barton, that's enough!"

"hehe!"

"Marshal Wu, this Baldwin's speech is not very accurate, but the meaning is correct!"

"In my opinion!"

"You are too cautious!"

"The whole army is working, there is no need for that!"

"In this case, you can lead another 3,000 people, which will be enough!"

"After all, this Leguer, according to the plan, will be back soon!"

"When our artillery arrives, Baoding Prefecture will be the main course!"

"So, we shouldn't mobilize too many troops."

"Three thousand, that's it!"

"Marshal Wu? What do you think?!"

Ajige succeeded in provoking the enemy and changed his expression, with a slight smile on his face.

Without Barton's support, he would not let the entire Guanning Army escape from his sight!

The key is to divide and conquer the surrendered soldiers and generals, and to disperse and eliminate them.

How could he be willing to completely make the Guanning Army unite to resist? !
After hearing this, Wu Sangui had no choice but to make some concessions.

"This"

"Oh! All right, all right!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely fulfill your mission!"

Wu Sangui received the order, paid his respects again, then left the tent to organize his troops and left.

Half an hour later!
The time was already the beginning of noon (11:15 am).

Wu Sangui deployed his troops properly. He personally led a unit of Hu Xinshui from the left camp and his personal soldiers from the central army, more than 3,000 people, left the camp, and headed northwest towards Mancheng!
After noon, it is seven quarters after noon (12:45 p.m.).

Misfortunes never come singly in the Jiannu army!

Leger is back in camp!
Report to the commander-in-chief Ajige in the tent that there is a major problem with the baggage in the rear!
After Xu Jizu's troops made a detour and destroyed the city, Le Ge tried his best but was only able to salvage five red cannons, a few shells, and some siege equipment.

The rest were all destroyed and can never be recovered!

Upon hearing the bad news, Ajige slammed the table, roared and cursed!
He said that he was determined to capture Baoding and massacre the entire city, leaving no one alive, to vent his anger!
(End of this chapter)