The opening of the Three Kingdoms is Gatling

Officials and gentry who were originally loyal to Yuan Tan turned against each other one after another.

Along the way, Tai Shici met no decent resistance, conquered Linzi, Pingyuan and other places with little effort, and successfully arrived at Nanpi City.

And Zhang Liao and Gao Shun led another army back to Yecheng, taking all the territory that was originally loyal to Yuan Shang.

After eating Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang's territory, Hua Xiong's jurisdiction more than doubled.

But at this time, Hua Xiong had already led the army to Youzhou.

Because Yuan Tan had already rushed to Youzhou one step ahead, and upon hearing the news that Hua Xiong was about to attack, Gao Gan withdrew his troops.

Hua Xiong was unimpeded and went directly to the city of Ji County, the seat of Youzhou.

Jixian city wall.

Seeing the formation of the Huaxiong's army in a well-organized formation, with swords and swords, and the endless tents, Gao Gan felt a sense of fear in his heart.

He got off the city wall and returned to the meeting hall.

Yuan Tan is waiting for him here.

"Cousin, how's the situation?"

"Not too optimistic." Gao Gan shook his head, frowning, "Hua Xiong's army has surrounded Ji County."

"what?"

Yuan Tan was a little confused.

He stood up and paced back and forth.

"How should this be?"

He fled all the way north and came to join Gao Gan.

Unexpectedly, Hua Xiong didn't give him a chance at all, and even chased him all the way.

Gao Gan said comfortingly, "Xiansi (Yuan Tan's name), don't worry, my city is indestructible, he can't get in."

"But we can't stick to it forever."

Yuan Tan was still unhappy.

"Don't worry, I've already made arrangements." Gao Gan said confidently, "I've already sent people to ask for help from the Wuhuan people. They will definitely send people. When the time comes, we will attack from both inside and outside, and it will be the end of Huaxiong!"

"But Hua Xiong is powerful, if we join forces, will we be his opponent?"

Yuan Tan still couldn't let go.

"Xiansi, don't you understand how powerful the Wuhuan people are?

They are good at fighting, and no matter men, women or children in the clan, they are all warriors.

Especially their cavalry is unparalleled in the world.

You can rest assured. "

Gao Gan laughed.

After hearing these words, Yuan Tan's frown was finally relaxed.

……

Outside Ji County.

Hua Xiong looked at the tall city wall and frowned slightly.

Guo Jia on the side noticed his expression, stepped forward, and said softly,

"According to the information I have obtained, the city wall of Ji County is built on the basis of mountains and supplemented by pouring rice slurry, so it is indestructible. If you want to attack by force, you may suffer a lot of losses."

"Yes, there are underground canals in the city, and the senior officials are hoarding countless grains and grass.

Even if you want to besiege it, it will be difficult to take it down without a year or two of effort. "

Jia Xu added from the side.

After listening to the introduction of the two of them, everyone's expressions were a little worried.

Ji County is so strong, and the city has enough food, grass and water, how can it be conquered?

But Hua Xiong smiled slightly at this moment,

"Wouldn't it be easy to conquer a small city?

Order to go down, get ready, and attack the city tonight. "

After saying this, he turned around and returned to the camp, leaving behind everyone who looked at each other in blank dismay.

"Military Master, why is my lord so sure that he can attack the city tonight?"

Gao Shun couldn't help asking.

"I do not know either."

Guo Jia spread his hands helplessly.

It is very difficult to capture such a majestic city.

However, Hua Xiong said it so easily, how could he not let everyone be confused.

"Don't worry, my lord has known people before. He can take us to the sky and capture such a city with ease."

Zhou Cang laughed. ?

Chapter 312 Breaking the City

Night fell quickly.

Hua Xiong personally led Wei Yan, Zhou Cang and other generals, and quietly came to the city of Ji County under the cover of night.

The city wall is towering, with a few torches lit on it, and the faint chatter and laughter of soldiers can be heard.

"My lord, what are we here for?"

Zhou Cang lowered his voice and whispered authentically.

"Nonsense, of course I'm here to capture the city."

Zhou Cang scratched his forehead, reached out and lightly hammered the city wall of Ji County.

"How can this be captured?"

he muttered.

"Okay, just say a few words less, just follow the master's orders."

Wei Yan said softly.

Hua Xiong beckoned for several soldiers from the engineering battalion.

Armed with sledgehammers and iron chisels, they dug at the bottom of the city wall.

The sound of jingling was transmitted far and wide in the night.

This made Zhou Cang and others sweat, for fear of being discovered by the soldiers above their heads.

Fortunately, the defenders at the top of the city didn't pay attention to Hua Xiong and the others.

He felt that it was impossible for Hua Xiong's army to surpass this towering city wall.

So they never looked down at all.

Occasionally heard the sound of jingling, but it was only because I heard it wrong.

The engineer battalion was busy for an hour or two, and finally dug a dozen holes under the southern city wall.

"almost."

Hua Xiong nodded, and ordered in a deep voice,

"Put things in, withdraw!"

The soldiers of the engineer battalion stepped forward swiftly, and put a pile of heavy sacks filled with things into the dug holes.

Afterwards Hua Xiong left a few soldiers behind, and led them back to the barracks in the dark.

Zhou Cang, Wei Yan and the others were full of doubts, wondering what the purpose of Hua Xiong asking the engineers to dig so many holes.

They didn't even know what was in those sacks.

When everyone returned to the barracks, Guo Jia and others had been waiting for a long time.

"My lord, our army is ready to attack Ji County as long as there is an order."

Guo Jia said softly.

"it is good."

Hua Xiong nodded and looked at the night.

"What time is it?"

"Reporting to my lord, now is the time to be ugly."

"Well, wait a little longer, Yinshi will launch an attack."

Hua Xiong ordered.

"Master, why wait until Yinshi?"

Zhou Cang couldn't help asking.

"Yin time is the most sleepy time for people. Attacking at this time can catch the enemy off guard."

Hua Xiong explained.

"My lord is really farsighted."

Zhou Cang gave a thumbs up.

"Okay, stop flattering me."

Hua Xiong scolded with a smile,

"Order to go on, let the army wait patiently."

"Yes, my lord."

Hua Xiong, his generals, and tens of thousands of troops waited patiently in the dark.

Except for the whistling wind and the fluttering flags, there was no sound in the barracks.

After a long time, Jia Xu, who was in charge of checking the time, walked over quickly.

"My lord, it's Yin time!"

"Understood. Zhou Cang, fire the command arrow!"

Hua Xiong ordered.

Hearing this, everyone's spirits were in a state of shock.

They waited for so long, but they were very much looking forward to seeing how Hua Xiong broke through the thick city wall of Ji County.

"Yes, my lord!"

Zhou Cang picked up a hard bow from the horse's back, and took out a bow and arrow from his back.

This bow and arrow is a command arrow specially made by Hua Xiongming Ordnance Department, which can be used to convey messages.

Zhou Cang lit the fuse at the arrow, took a deep breath, drew his bow and set the arrow, and shot the arrow.

"Whoosh!"

Make the arrow explode at the highest point, turning into dots of gorgeous fireworks.

This move immediately attracted a group of defenders on the top of the city.

They pointed at the fireworks.

"what's the situation?"

"Why did they suddenly set off fireworks?"

However, just under the city wall, the soldiers Hua Xiong had arranged in advance started to act immediately after seeing the command arrow.