The most arrogant in history

Chapter 356 Every inch of land must be fought for!

Gongsun Erniang and Ding Ding clasped their fists together and said, "With what you said, our master and ancestors can finally rest in peace in peace!"

Gongsun Erniang and Ding Ding also understood the ideal of universal love and non-aggression. They knew that they had a long way to go and that they could only do their best and leave the rest to fate.

They also agreed with Ye Kun's opinion.

Using ideals, beliefs, and morals to restrain people's hearts is just empty talk.

Only laws can restrain human behavior.

Ye Kun looked at the clepsydra and saw that it was already three o'clock in the morning. He smiled at Gongsun Erniang and Ding Ding and said, "It's almost dawn. You should get some rest quickly. We will have to fight the enemy tomorrow."

"Brother, take care of yourself."

Gongsun Erniang took Ding Ding and left.

The next morning, Ye Kun personally led the army, set up a large formation on the west side of Fenghuang Mountain, and challenged the enemy camp.

Liu Dai, the enemy general, ordered his soldiers to step forward and shouted, "Where is the King of Hanzhong? My General Liu wants to talk. Please promise that both sides will not shoot from behind!"

Lu Kaijiang cursed: "Who the hell is Liu Dai? How dare he talk to my King of Hanzhong? Tell him to come and die immediately, or I will kill him!"

The messenger went back in disgrace.

Ye Kun issued an order: "Beat the drums. After three beats, start the assault!"

dong dong dong——!

The war drums sounded and the mountains shook.

"Kill, kill, kill!"

The soldiers shouted together.

After three drum beats, Ye Kun's 20,000 front troops were divided into five large formations and advanced forward steadily.

In each large formation, there were one hundred muskets, forming a square of ten by ten, ready to fire in turns.

On both sides of the musket formation, heavy cavalry and chariot crossbows are arranged in a cross pattern, which can cover the musketeers' retreat in the event of an enemy charge.

The artillery units were placed at the junction of the large formations to destroy the enemy's fortifications.

Today’s large and small cannons are all equipped with frames, so they can be moved on flat ground, or they can be disassembled and carried up the mountain.

Liu Dai really didn't dare to engage in a fight against Ye Kun's large formation. He ordered his men to defend their positions and use chariot crossbows to repel the enemy.

Moreover, Xiahou Chang's army also made iron wire and set up a wire defense line in front of the formation.

Ye Kun laughed and gave orders: "Cannons and muskets, aim and fire, destroy the enemy's chariots and crossbows. Then the engineers should go forward and collect all the iron wires they have given as tribute!"

The range of muskets and artillery is greater than that of chariot crossbows, and they can completely suppress the enemy's powerful crossbows and heavy arrows.

Moreover, the chariot crossbow is heavy and has a large target. If it is hit by a gun or cannon, it is basically scrapped and needs to be repaired before it can be used again.

The musketeers stepped forward, aimed at the target and fired.

The tank's small cannon also adjusted its elevation and fired at the obstacles on the mountain.

The bunkers on the mountain were all built by Ye Kun’s army.

When it was built, such battlefield battles and tug-of-war were taken into consideration, so the bunker faces eastward towards Xiangyang and is extremely sturdy.

But it is open to the rear of the three counties of Shangyong!

In other words, the enemy will have to pay a huge price if they attack from the east.

But when viewed from the west, the gate of the bunker was wide open and unguarded.

Now the offense and defense have switched positions. Ye Kun counterattacks from the west, and the bunker is difficult to defend!

After a round of artillery and gunfire, the enemy abandoned the first line of defense, leaving behind hundreds of corpses and retreating eastward.

Ye Kun was not in a hurry. He recaptured the position and continued to advance steadily.

The lookout came to report: "King Hanzhong, across the mountain range, in the valley a mile and a half ahead, there is an enemy camp, about 10,000 enemy soldiers, and it seems they want to ambush us!"

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Adjust the firing angle of the cannons, and fire the catapults with thunder bombs and incendiary bombs to shoot out all the turtles hiding in the valley!"

Through the telescope, Ye Kun knew every move of the enemy army!

If the enemy wants to launch an ambush or a surprise attack, they basically have no chance.

Catapults and cannons fired together.

Dense concrete shells and thunder bombs crossed the mountains ahead and fell like raindrops into the valley on the other side of the mountains.

The enemy ambushers were horrified and retreated in panic.

Lu Kaijiang asked Ye Kun: "Your Majesty, we can charge at this moment. I am willing to lead the light cavalry!"

"No hurries?"

Ye Kun waved his hand and said with a smile: "We will keep advancing step by step and drive Liu Dai's army out of Phoenix Mountain. After leaving the mountain, there will be a large area of ​​flat land. The enemy will have nowhere to hide and will have to fight with our army. At that time, it will not be too late for you to charge again."

The opponent's deputy general was named Xue Changfeng, who was said to be good at ambushes.

In this big mountain, Ye Kun did not dare to advance hastily for fear of falling into a trap.

If we fight slowly like this, we can drive the enemy out of Phoenix Mountain in less than three days!

That night, Ye Kun looked at the map and held a battlefield meeting.

Gongsun Erniang said: "The enemy is retreating step by step, without fierce resistance, it seems that they want to consume our ammunition with limited casualties. When we have sufficient ammunition, we have a great advantage. Once the gunpowder is used up, we will lose the advantage."

Ye Kun nodded: "Junior sister, what you said makes sense. What do you think we should do?"

"We can't let Liu Dai and Xue Changfeng retreat so easily. We have to take risks when it's time to do so."

Gongsun Erniang pointed at the map:

"I think we can attack from the left and right wings, occupy the mountains in the north and south, and cooperate with the main force of the central army to form a pocket formation. The mouth of the pocket will face Xiangyang to block the enemy's retreat. If Xiangyang sends reinforcements to rescue, we will clear out the ammunition and win the battle!"

Ye Kun stared at the map and pondered, "This plan is feasible, but if we attack from both wings, there will definitely be casualties..."

Since Ye Kun sent out his troops, there have been almost no casualties. He used long-range attacks with muskets and artillery to exchange for the safety of his brothers.

Once a forceful attack is launched, casualties are inevitable.

Ma Botao clasped his fists and said, "I agree with Miss Gongsun's opinion. I am willing to lead the troops myself to attack the right wing where the terrain is the most complicated!"

Lu Kaijiang and Zhou Xuanwu all requested to fight.

Ye Kun finally made up his mind and nodded:

"Okay, tonight, we will take action under the cover of darkness. Ma Botao will lead 10,000 troops to seize the mountain on the right wing and advance forward. Lu Kaijiang will lead 10,000 troops to attack the left. Zhou Xuanwu and I will suppress the central army and wait for your good news!"

The plan was decided and everyone prepared.

After dark, everyone had a hearty meal, took a day's worth of dry food and drinking water, and got ready.

Ye Kun distributed the guns and cannons evenly, launched from three directions at the same time, and began the first round of attack.

On Phoenix Mountain, the sounds of gunfire and fighting filled the night sky.

Ma Botao used guns and thunder bombs to clear the way, and led the troops to climb the mountain and fight.

After an hour of bloody battle, signal flares were fired from both sides, indicating that they had arrived at the designated location.

Ye Kun immediately ordered: "Add 5,000 troops to each of the left and right wings to encircle and destroy Liu Dai's vanguard! The central army continues to attack and don't let the enemy rest!"

Gongsun Erniang brought a dozen Mohist disciples and cooperated with Ye Kun's personal guards to protect Ye Kun's safety and never left his side.

The fighting lasted until dawn, and more than half of Liu Dai's 20,000 vanguard troops were killed or wounded, and the rest were all suppressed in the valley between two mountain ranges.

In the direction of Xiangyang, dust was flying as the enemy's 50,000 rear troops swarmed in to reinforce Liu Dai's troops.

Ye Kun issued an order: "Everyone hold your ground, fight for every inch of land, anyone who takes a step back will be killed!"

This time, both sides put all their capital on the line.

Ye Kun was worried about Zhou Xuanwu's battle line, so he entrusted Gongsun Erniang:

"Junior sister, go support Zhou Xuanwu and tell him to use his guns, cannons, chariot crossbows and thunderbolts to attack the densely populated areas of the enemy until all the ammunition is used up!"