12dz Chapter 317 There is no other way.
Chapter 317 There is no other way.
He Zhongshu smiled bitterly: "In my opinion, there is no other way."
If there is a war, people will die. If there is a tough war, more people will die. This is common sense.
Huang Ye and Wang Qing held on to Chencang and refused to surrender. Apart from siege, they had to fight a tough battle!
Han Chun pondered for a moment and said:
"Lord Ye attacked Chengdu on the spot, using psychological warfare. At that time, there were many generals in the city who wanted to fight to the death and refused to surrender. But ordinary soldiers and civilians had no intention of resisting. For ordinary civilians and soldiers, as long as they did not massacre the city, kill people, or rob, they did not care who was the governor.
Now that Lord Ye's reputation for benevolence is known all over the world, perhaps we can refer to the Battle of Chengdu to resolve Chencang."
These words hit exactly what Ye Kun wanted.
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Then let's follow Lord Han's advice. We should make two preparations. First, we should prepare for a long-term siege of Chencang. Second, we should start with a psychological warfare while preparing the fuel for a strong attack."
Everyone received the order and prepared themselves.
The next morning, Ye Kun ordered heavy artillery to attack and first destroy the west gate and south gate of Chencang City.
First, use the chariot pulley crossbow to shoot at the city gate.
The heavy crossbow and huge arrows are extremely powerful.
Although the city gate was covered with iron sheets, it was still shot into a sieve.
Then they used a 600-jin heavy artillery equipped with lead-iron bullets to bombard the city gate.
Boom boom boom!
After three shots, the city gate had been destroyed.
However, behind the door panel, Huang Ye piled up a large amount of stones and soil, blocking the doorway, and the soldiers outside the city could not get in.
Ye Kun was not in a hurry. Destroying the two city gates was just an appetizer.
After lunch, Ye Kun ordered all the small cannons to fire and shoot cement bombs into the city.
It was not easy to hit the soldiers in the city with a projectile. If only two or three people were killed out of ten thousand shells, that person was considered unlucky!
But such projectiles can cause huge damage to houses and buildings!
The people in the city were hiding in their homes. Suddenly, there was a loud noise above their heads. A concrete shell hit them and made a big hole in the roof, raising huge clouds of dust.
In one afternoon, Ye Kun fired three thousand cannons, scaring the people in Chencang City and causing them to scream.
Cement shells are not valuable, but Ye Kun is willing to fire them, just wasting some gunpowder.
After dark, Ye Kun ordered a batch of thunder bombs to be set off so that Huang Ye and Wang Qing could watch the fireworks.
Thunder bombs were thrown into the city by catapults, exploding in mid-air or on the ground, with fire and thunder.
The people in the city trembled in fear as they watched the fireballs exploding in the sky, not knowing what magic Ye Kun was using.
After a few blind attacks, three or five fires had already started in the city.
Ye Kun completed the tactical deterrence and ordered the troops to withdraw.
Another night passed.
Ye Kun’s psychological warfare officially began.
The army hastily produced a batch of white silk leaflets, wrapped them in stones, and sent them into the city from all directions using catapults.
Written on the white silk was: "Those who surrender will not be killed, and all soldiers and civilians will be treated kindly. Those who refuse to surrender will be destroyed together with their enemies."
But the people in the city were controlled by Huang Ye and Wang Qing, who would dare to surrender?
In the afternoon, Ye Kun distributed another batch of leaflets, telling the soldiers and civilians in the city:
"After dark, set fire to the East Gate and ask the city's elders, villagers, soldiers and civilians to evacuate the East Gate area and seek refuge in the northwest to avoid death."
I gave you a notice before hitting you, which is the most I can do.
The city immediately fell into panic, and the people ran around to tell each other, packing up their belongings and preparing to flee.
Huang Ye and Wang Qing knew that this was Ye Kun's conspiracy, but they had no way to crack it, so they were so angry that they started cursing.
After dark, Ye Kun ordered a violent attack.
Catapults and rockets fired together.
Thunder bombs, incendiary bags, bundles of torches, and jars of alcohol were sent into the city.
The area around the east gate of Chencang City was a sea of fire that lit up half the sky.
Huang Ye and Wang Qing's subordinates defended the east gate to the death. Countless people died in the sea of fire, and their screams and howls were unbearable.
Faced with the gap in technology and weapons, Wang Qing and Huang Ye's strong soldiers could only die and had no ability to fight back.
Ye Kun's soldiers attacked outside the enemy's shooting range and were unharmed.
Ye Kun was still at the scene, teaching Wang Meng, Lu Kaijiang and others:
"My lords and generals, have you seen this? War is all about money, productivity, and logistical support. As long as we have enough gunpowder and cannons, and enough military equipment and supplies, I can wipe out Chencang City and ensure that none of our brothers will die.
Since the enemy's technology and productivity cannot keep up, they can only use their brothers' bodies and flesh and blood to resist our cannons.
Now you should know why I am working so hard to research technology and develop production, right? "
Everyone bowed their hands together to show their admiration.
Lu Kaijiang grinned foolishly and said, "I think it's better to kill with a knife or a gun!"
"Nonsense." Ye Kun glared:
"If we fight with swords and guns, how many brothers will die? Do you know? How sad will their wives, children, and parents be when those brothers die?"
Han Chun clasped his fists and said, "Lord Ye loves his soldiers like his own sons. This is rare in history."
"I cherish the lives of my brothers and will not let them make unnecessary sacrifices."
Ye Kun looked at his subordinates and said, "But when necessary, we have to go forward even if it means death. Since we are soldiers, we cannot be afraid of death."
As they were talking, there was a sudden commotion and roar from the north gate of Chencang.
Just as he was about to send someone to ask, a messenger arrived: "Lord Ye, the people of Chencang and some soldiers have broken through the north gate and are leaving the city to surrender to us!"
Ye Kun laughed: "It seems that Huang Ye and Wang Qing can't control their subordinates!"
Everyone went to the north gate to check the situation.
The people and soldiers in the city rushed out like a tide. Many people took ladders and jumped down from the top of the wall, shouting loudly: "We don't want to fight, we surrender to the King of Hanzhong!"
During the Three Kingdoms period, Ye Kun accomplished what Prime Minister Zhuge failed to do.
It’s still cannons, thunder bombs and incendiary bombs that can scare people.
Without such "advanced" weapons, Ye Kun would not be able to take over Chencang City.
Wang Qing and Huang Ye, knowing that the situation was hopeless, led the remaining troops to break out from the south gate.
Ye Kun ordered Lu Kaijiang and Zhou Xuanwu to lead the light cavalry to pursue and kill them.
At the same time, signal flares were fired to allow Wang Meng's troops to intercept and kill.
In the middle of the night, Ye Kun got his wish and successfully entered Chencang, where he reassured the people, rescued the wounded, and organized firefighting.
At dawn, Chencang City gradually calmed down.
Huang Ye and Wang Qing's troops, numbering over 10,000 people, surrendered directly.
The remnants led by Huang Ye were surrounded and intercepted by Lu Kaijiang and Wang Meng, suffering heavy casualties.
Wang Qing was shot dead by Zhou Xuanwu while escaping.
This time the results were truly remarkable, moving from one victory to another.
Ye Kun dealt with the prisoners according to the old rules: those who were willing to leave were allowed to leave, and those who were willing to stay and serve as soldiers were reorganized and absorbed.
The various captured spoils, weapons and armor were also piled up like mountains.
However, Ye Kun didn't think much of the enemy's weapons.
Because none of them are as good as mine.
Then, Ye Kun appointed He Zhongshu as the General of Hexi, leading an army of 10,000. Guan Yong led his own troops, turned westward, and cooperated with the troops of Zhao Biao and Gongsun Shangfei to attack Weiwu County.
Guan Yong, Zhao Biao, He Zhongshu, and Gongsun Shangfei are four major armies, which are more than enough to conquer the two states of Yong and Liang.
Ye Kun stayed behind to cooperate with Wang Meng's troops and reorganize in Chencang.
Wang Meng was greedy and suggested:
"General Ye, we have won battle after battle and annihilated countless enemies. Xiahou Chang's troops are already terrified. There are not many troops in Chang'an at the moment. Why don't we take Chang'an in one fell swoop?"