The strongest Marquis in history

The team continued to go to Puchang without further delay.

Chapter 943

Qi's army continued on their way, all the way west.

Because of the speed of the journey, it has been slightly increased, and in less than three days, it has already approached Puchang City.Especially along the way, Wang Qi's army did not encounter any obstacles, and the people along the way rarely saw it.The people who left were all ordered by Cao Xuan to hide, so as not to be affected by Qi's army.

Wang Qi's army was close to Puchang County, and the army stationed directly outside the south gate.

All the artillerymen were in position, all in ambush.

Army, all ready.

As long as an order is given, Puchang City can be directly attacked.

Xiao Qingzhi came to Wang Qi's side and reported: "Your Majesty, everything has been prepared. As long as His Majesty orders, you can send troops to attack Puchang City at any time. According to the information we have inquired, Cao Xuan is still in Puchang, and he did not escape this time. .”

Wang Qi nodded and said, "Let's go ahead and bombard Puchang directly. There is no need to shout or arrange other matters. This time, there is no need to wait any longer, and we will directly destroy the city."

"Yes!"

Xiao Qingzhi responded immediately.

After receiving Wang Qi's order, he came to the frontline headquarters and gave the order to attack.

Accompanied by the order, the artillerymen loaded the shells one by one, aimed the mortars one by one, aimed at the tower, and began to bombard everywhere, and the sound of rumbling cannons resounded endlessly.

Cannonballs flew across the air one after another, and flew towards the tower of Gaochang in a blink of an eye.When one shell after another fell on the city tower, there were continuous explosions on the city tower, and flames erupted one after another.

Under the bombardment of the artillery shells, the city tower shook, and the entire explosion was so powerful that the soldiers guarding the city tower were quite frightened.Everyone was very nervous, for fear that the place where they were hiding would be bombed.

Even so, the defenders on the city tower are still guarding.

The defenders guarded and waited for the attack of the army of Qi.

After about a quarter of an hour of bombardment, Gaochang's city walls were riddled with potholes.At this time, Xiao Qingzhi gave another order, and the soldiers who were in charge of the blasting began to rush forward, preparing to break through the city gate.

To break the city gate, a large amount of gunpowder bombing is required, which requires the soldiers responsible for the blasting to step forward.

Under the cover of their own artillery battalion and the shooting of soldiers in the rear, this group of soldiers rushed forward quickly.In less than a quarter of an hour, they had already reached the gate of the city and began to quickly pile up explosives.

Packs of explosives were piled up, and the soldiers retreated quickly as soon as the fuse was lit.

Hey!Hey! !

The fuse keeps burning.

"Boom! Boom!!"

After a while, explosions sounded, and after the continuous explosions, Puchang's city gate was already in a shaky situation.The soldiers in charge of blasting shot again and again, blasting twice in a row before blowing open the city gate.

It's just that everyone didn't rush forward, but retreated quickly.In an era without rifles and cannons, if the city gates were broken, the city would almost fall.

But now, it is different.Even if the gate of the city falls, it means that the gate of the city is opened, and the rifle defense line set up by the enemy inside is enough to hold the gate of the city for a short time, forming a point of interlacing firepower, and defeating the advancing army.

The bombing was still going on, Xiao Qingzhi saw that the city gate was blown open, and he gave the order to attack on a large scale.

This attack is a violent attack.

To directly break the city.

Under the cover of cannons and rifles, more and more soldiers ran and rushed forward quickly, and the whole country of Qi launched the most violent and powerful offensive.

At the same time, Cao Wei's army on the tower also started to counterattack.

Rifle shooting and artillery bombardment continued to block the Qi soldiers who were rushing forward.

The two sides started a fierce battle with Nancheng as the battlefield.

When fighting in the tower of Nancheng, in the barracks in the city.

Cao Xuan had already visited the military camp in Nancheng, sat in the tent, and personally followed the battle on the battlefield.He sat in the tent, quietly waiting for the news.As for Cao Yuanli now, he replaced Cao Xuan and personally went to the tower to command.

Cheng Lin was sitting just below Cao Xuan. He smiled and said, "Your Majesty, we are now defending the city. With cannons, rifles, and gunpowder, we are strong enough to defend without any problems."

Cao Xuan said: "Let's wait and see."

Cheng Lin took a deep breath to suppress the impetuousness in her heart, and waited quietly.

While the two were waiting, in the barracks, the nobles from various tribes of the Western Regions headed by Amat, Acha Khan and others also gathered together, all in Amat's camp.

Aimati looked around at Acha Khan, Kan Yu and others, and even Jiao Zigui and others whose eyes fell below, said: "Everyone, the army of Qi has launched an attack. Our army in the city can also take action. "

Jiao Zigui had been in contact with Aimati before.

With this connection, he went to the army.

Jiao Zigui hoped to carry out the beheading plan and attack Cao Xuan directly.However, after inquiring, Cao Xuan was surrounded by a great master, so it was difficult to deal with it. If he didn't pay attention, he would startle the snake and expose Aimati and others.

Therefore, Jiao Zigui and his party did not make a move for the time being.

Instead, they hid in the army.

Jiao Zigui glanced over the crowd, and said in a deep voice, "His Majesty has already attacked the city. Sending troops to directly attack Cao Xuan and winning the victory is a great achievement."

"Even if anyone can capture Cao Xuan alive, it will be a great feat. His Majesty fought with Cao Xuan in the past. During the battle in Yanzhou in Qi State, Cao Xuan was defeated and fled."

"Cao Xuan fled again when he fought in Chang'an, the imperial capital of Qi. Later, when Cao Xuan went to Liangzhou and encountered His Majesty's army, he was defeated and still fled. This Cao Xuan, who belongs to the rabbit in the restaurant, has been running away."

"For Your Majesty, it is very important to win Cao Xuan. So in this battle, if anyone can win Cao Xuan, you will definitely make a great contribution. This is your opportunity, but don't miss it."

Jiao Zigui didn't say anything either.

He didn't talk about the attack with all their strength, but he talked about the value of Cao Xuan, and said that if he captured Cao Xuan, he would gain a lot.

When Aimati and the others heard this, they all became excited.

Indeed, the opportunity has come.

This is an excellent opportunity for meritorious service.

They surrendered to the Qi State, and Wang Qi directly accepted them, and they could still enjoy certain titles and taxes.But in fact, this is a separate title and taxation, that is, being famous and rich.

The real right to govern the place is nonexistent.It would be different if great achievements were made in this battle, and the emperor would definitely reward the great achievements made.

This is their chance.

Aimati said in a deep voice: "Everyone, I agree with Jiao Zigui's analysis. In this battle, defeating Cao Xuan will be a great achievement. Therefore, I am ordering each of them to immediately deploy their troops and start the war directly."

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in unison.

Immediately, Amat stood up and led a group of nobles to the garrison positions.

They had to return to their own army to command, otherwise, once the army went to war, it would be bad for Cao Xuan to attack them and attack them.Therefore, people are in the army, and the army attacks. This is the safest attack.

When the nobles returned to the army, they all gave orders to attack.

The sound of rumbling war drums resounded.

Shouts of killing came one after another.

More and more people shouted, more and more people shouted, and the entire army began to charge quickly.

The troops of the nobles in the Western Regions rebelled, and the sudden action caught everyone by surprise.Under this offensive, no one could resist at all, Cao Jun hurriedly fought.

The news reached Cao Xuan's ears in the shortest possible time.

Cao Xuan was shocked when he heard this.

How can it be?

How could it be possible for a group of people headed by Aimati to rebel suddenly?

It is simply unimaginable.

Cao Xuan was a little flustered in his heart.He looked at Cheng Lin and said, "Prime Minister, the situation is very complicated now, especially the betrayal of Aimati and others. We lack support and have more enemies. In this situation, what should we do?"

A person like Cao Xuan who has experienced many battles has rich experience, and he will not be chaotic in the face of major events.But at this moment, he was overwhelmed by the sudden news, and even a little dizzy.

It is agreed that these people will resist Qi State together with him, and fight against Qi State together.Because the Qi State destroyed Cao Xuan, the interests of these major nobles could not be preserved.

Unfortunately, all betrayed.

Cheng Lin sighed: "Your Majesty, all the nobles are making trouble. Our defense has already been defeated, and we are definitely unable to defend it. The only thing we can do now is to evacuate, evacuate from Puchang, wait until we return to Gaochang, and think about it earlier."

Cao Xuan had a strong reluctance on his face.

When the war started, he led the troops to fight, and he swore to himself at the beginning that he would never retreat again.

I won't be a deserter anymore.

But now, he has fallen into the curse that happened in previous years again, should he evacuate again?

Withdrew to Gaochang, can it be resisted?

This battle was betrayed by all the nobles, and even after the nobles headed by Aimati rebelled, Cao Xuan's strength dropped to the lowest level, and it would be impossible to wash away his shame in the future.

The betrayal of the nobles means that the nobles in other places will also betray one after another.The final result is that Cao Xuan seems to be retreating, but in fact, in the Western Regions, there is no place to stand.

Cao Xuan's situation will be extremely difficult.

Seeing Cao Xuan's delay in making a decision, Cheng Lin knew Cao Xuan's helplessness, but the situation was critical and it was time for no delay. Cheng Lin quickly persuaded, "Your Majesty, it's time to make a decision. If you continue to delay, the consequences will be disastrous."

Cao Xuan hesitated.

He doesn't want to back off.

This defeat, I don't know the extent of the defeat.

Cheng Lin said again: "Your Majesty, no matter what the situation is, we must deal with it. We should not stop, but we will suffer from it. The final result will affect us. If we want to retreat, we will retreat immediately, and if we want to fight, we will fight to the end. Veteran, I swear to follow His Majesty to the death."

He appeared extremely calm.

Anyway, it has come to the point where it is now.

There is no need to delay any further.

After Cao Xuan heard it, he murmured, "Then let's fight. I don't want to run away, and I don't want to leave. Even if I lose, I have to fight to the death. Even if I die, I have to fight to the death."

Cheng Lin said: "Old minister, I swear to follow His Majesty to the death."

Cao Xuan shook his head and said, "Prime Minister, you can leave quietly. You have been fighting with me for many years, and you have been a tinker who sews and repairs all these years. Thank you for your hard work."

Cheng Lin shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister will not leave. The old minister said that he will follow His Majesty to the death."

Cao Xuan said: "It's not necessary."

Cheng Lin smiled sadly, and said: "Regardless of necessity, I will not serve the two masters. As long as I follow Your Majesty, I will be a member of Wei State. I will not rest until I die!"

When Cao Xuan heard this, he burst out laughing loudly, and said, "Okay, let's just fight."

"Come on!"

Cao Xuan ordered loudly.

"exist!"

The soldiers at the gate immediately entered.

Cao Xuan ordered: "Pass down the order, organize the troops, and fight back against Aimati and the others with all their strength. Kill, and fight to the death. I will personally lead the army to fight."

"As ordered!"

The soldier got the order, turned around and went to inform.

Chapter 944 Betrayal

After the soldiers withdrew, Cao Xuan quickly put on his armor and iron helmet. He even drew his sword out of its sheath with a clang. Holding the sword boldly, he walked out of the large tent of the Chinese army, and waited quietly at the gate of the camp.

Cheng Lin also came out and stood behind Cao Xuan.He still wore the robes of a scribe, not even armor.Cheng Lin is getting older now, but he appears calm in the face of the chaos, without any panic.

For Cheng Lin, he has already seen through life and death, without any burden, nothing more than death.

Cao Xuan looked back at Cheng Lin and smiled slightly.It's just that this smile has a trace of bitterness and a trace of guilt.Immediately, Cao Xuan leaned on his sword and continued to wait.

It didn't take long, but the army under Xu Futu's command had already assembled.

Xu Futu is a general in the army, after all he is the only great master under Cao Xuan's command.Speaking of which, Cao Xuan was able to conquer the Western Regions thanks to Xu Futu.Because of the deterrent power of Xu Futu, the great master, people from all countries in the Western Regions are afraid.After all, once he contends with Cao Xuan, Xu Futu can easily assassinate nobles from all over the world.