First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Snapped!

A whip, a blood mark... Peng Zaozhu gritted his teeth, another whip, blood spattered.The prisoner of the Yuan soldiers couldn't bear it and let out a wail.

Afterwards, Peng Zaozhu picked up his whip and beat him mercilessly.

At this moment, Tang He rushed over.

"Young Marshal Peng, these Tartars might be useful, so don't beat them to death."

Peng Zao paused for a moment, then suddenly shook his head and smiled, "Is this what Mr. Zhu meant?"

Tang He said nothing with a sullen face, which was a tacit agreement.

Peng Zaozhu nodded and said: "It's ominous for the two armies to fight indiscriminately. It's Mr. Zhu's clever plan to catch them this time. I accept his favor...but I can't spare these beasts!"

Tang He was taken aback for a moment, and thought to himself, are you giving face away?

Peng Zaozhu suddenly stomped his feet viciously and said: "Last autumn, Prime Minister Tuotuo led hundreds of thousands of people into Xuzhou... They killed anyone they saw, robbed everything they saw, set fire to evil, and did everything! I, I My mother was killed by them, my wife is dead, my two children, one is three years old, the other is one year old... also, died too!"

Peng Zaozhu's hair stood on end, furious, staring at Tang He with blood red eyes.

"Tell me, can I not avenge this revenge? We have sworn that if we catch a tartar, we will have cramps, skin, bones and ashes!"

Tang He was stunned, what could he say?

Reason with Peng Zaozhu, saying that those who killed your relatives were not these people, and you should not be angry... Tang He couldn't say this.

That being the case, there is nothing wrong with putting the blame on Yuan Bing.

It is true that there are people who are wronged for doing so, and innocent people die tragically, but it is such a world, where can we go to complain?

Tang He was downcast and came to see Zhu Chongba. Zhang Ximeng was also there. He saw Tang He bowed his head and knew what was going on... Don't forget, his parents also died at the hands of Yuan Bing!

"Engong, let's discuss tomorrow's battle!" Zhang Ximeng could only pretend not to see it.

Zhu Chongba was startled and nodded.In fact, he experienced the feeling of family ruin and death earlier than anyone else. The unforgettable pain once made Zhu Chongba sleepless all night, and life was worse than death.

"If one day, we will make the people live in peace, from generation to generation, there will be no refugees, no disasters of war!" Zhu Chongba gritted his teeth and swore.

If it were an ordinary person, it would probably be the complaint of the keyboard man, but when these words came out of Zhu Chongba's mouth, it was different.

In fact, this is indeed the case. After Zhu Chongba ascended the throne, he formulated the strictest household registration system, and he was not allowed to change his identity, which meant that he would not become a refugee, and he would be restricted to death from generation to generation.Perhaps from the perspective of future generations, this is a very stupid policy.

But in a chaotic world, the family may be ruined in the next second. Stability is really important to the common people.

Zhang Ximeng didn't say anything more, just said: "Grandmother, old man Jia Lu is very smart. He digs a tunnel while digging a mountain of earth, so that the soil dug out of the tunnel can be piled on the mountain. He failed tonight. Tomorrow We will definitely use the earth hills to attack the city, and the return artillery we have been worrying about may also appear!"

There seems to be no dispute about what the return cannon is. It is probably a counterweight trebuchet. Because it is well-made, it can fire stone bullets weighing more than [-] catties. There is a record in the history books that it penetrated seven feet into the ground.It should be the larger one.

There is no doubt that such a large stone hit the city wall, and it was indeed fatal.

However, there are also other records that said that artillery cannons burned houses in the city, and stone bullets could not ignite them. Therefore, there is another saying that what the return artillery threw was actually fierce kerosene.

It's hard to say who is right between two viewpoints... What does Zhang Ximeng think?

He agrees, Master Duan Shui belongs to it.

In fact, Zhang Ximeng studied the equipment in Haozhou City, including the bronze cannons, and he roughly figured out the essence of the Huihui cannon.

This thing is indeed a counterweight trebuchet, which can hit as far as 400 meters.

But the projectiles of the trebuchet are different. They can be used as single stone bullets to break through the city, or they can be shot bullets to cover the enemy soldiers with stones to kill and injure the living forces.

At the same time, it can also throw fierce kerosene, ignite houses, and burn cities. In history, the Mongols broke through Xiangyang, probably with the use of kerosene.

"Judging from the three Lügong chariots, Jia Lu's army must have a large number of well-equipped return artillery. Our only way is to wait for Yuan soldiers to attack, and then destroy all their return artillery!"

Zhu Chongba thought for a while, then nodded.In fact, this is the result of their many days of discussions.The Huihui Cannon was the best weapon for the Yuan Dynasty to attack the city.

As long as the return cannon is broken, Haozhou City will be safe for the time being.

Easier said than done.

"Sir, we don't have enough numbers, and the range may not be as far as the Yuan army. Is it really possible?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "Grandpa, I'm not sure, but since I used the cannon that day, I have collected some gunpowder. And I plan to replace the kerosene with gunpowder cans. This thing explodes and can hurt people. If we can destroy the return artillery, we still have a chance!"

Zhu Chongba did not hesitate. After these days of fighting, he already trusted Zhang Ximeng very much, not to mention is there a better way?

Just when they were discussing properly, Peng Zaozhu rushed over suddenly, and he just bowed deeply to Zhu Chongba.

"Young Master Zhu, if there is anything you want me to do, just tell me, I will obey you!"

Peng Zaozhu's body was full of bloody smell, no need to ask, those captives would definitely end badly, they might have been brutally killed, everyone knew it well, but didn't say anything.

Zhu Chongba said in a low voice: "Master Peng, there are only seventy trebuchets here, which is far from enough. Can you think of a way?"

Peng Zaozhu readily agreed, "Okay, I'll go find my father now." He paused again, and added: "You're a man who can beat tartars, I'll convince you!"

Marshal Peng went to find his father, and Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but secretly rejoiced. He and Zhu Chongba discussed until midnight, and after a little rest, the sky lit up.When people saw the situation outside the city clearly, they couldn't help being dumbfounded and their hearts beating faster.

What an old Jaroo!

Taking advantage of the darkness, he transported one hundred return guns separately to the mound, and they were already arranged.

Under the mound, it was divided into five positions, and [-] return artillery of various kinds were lined up.Take out all the money.

These cannons are very particular, and the ones on the mound are fired into the city, using heavy kerosene.The return guns under the mound are used to launch stone bullets to attack the city wall.

"Lord Jia, Haozhou is not considered a fortified city. There are so many return cannons. It should have been taken out long ago and smashed the city wall." waste.

Jia Lu looked forward with a sullen face, as if he didn't hear it, and he made a big mess out of nothing.

Jia Lu's thoughts are all in the city. He thinks back on the fighting skills of these days. There are no simple grassroots thieves in the city. He even feels that there is an expert in civil and military skills who is pointing the red scarf.

Now Huihuipao is the best decisive game, just like the contest between Mozi and Gongshuban, it depends on who has more cards.

There seems to be no pre-emptive plan in the city.

"Command, let go!"

Jia Lu didn't want to wait any longer, and launched an attack first. No matter what arrangements were made in the city, it was impossible to have more and better return cannons than his!

It's time to decide the winner!

One by one, jars filled with fire oil crossed the city and fell into Haozhou. The fire pots exploded and the fire oil splashed like a sea of ​​fire.

All the defenders were frightened, and everyone hurriedly used the sand prepared in advance to cover the burning kerosene, isolate the air, and control the fire. Finally, there was not much loss.

At this moment, everyone admired them very much. Fortunately, all the buildings near the city wall were demolished, and the kerosene tank fell on the open space. Even though the fire was so bright, it could not burn the buildings.

If it hadn't been demolished, who knows if all the houses in the city would be set on fire!

Old man, really black hearted.

Come and don't go indecently, you old man made a move, and we are welcome.

The trebuchets in the city had already been positioned according to Zhang Ximeng's calculations. As the Yuan army fired their cannons, their positions were exposed. The Red Scarf Army made final adjustments and aimed all of them at the mound.

"fire!"

Accompanied by the order, jars similar in size to the Yuan army also flew out, only half of the number of the Yuan army, roaring across the top of the head, and landed on the mound of the Yuan army.

After a short silence, there was a violent explosion on the mound, and the smoke and flames shot up into the sky. After another moment, a flame ten times bigger shot up, like a fire dragon, rushing towards the sky.

The Yuan Bing gunners around, as well as those pimple-like returning cannons, were all engulfed in flames.

"It's kerosene, the fierce kerosene has been ignited!"

Zhang Ximeng danced and danced, very happy. With a salvo, three mounds were engulfed by the fire, and hundreds of yuan soldiers and gunners fell into the sea of ​​flames.

In this artillery battle, they probably won again!

Chapter 18 Unyielding

Jia Lu took out 100 return cannons in one breath, although only one-third of them could throw more than [-] catties of stone bullets, it was quite appalling.

A few months ago, when Tuotuo attacked Xuzhou, there were not so many returning artillery.

Why is Jia Lu so powerful?

In the final analysis, it is still because of the status of Minister of the Ministry of Industry to govern the Yellow River.During the process of harnessing the Yellow River, Jia Lu traveled all over the Yellow River and the Huaihe River, so Haozhou is naturally clear.

He also commanded hundreds of thousands of civilians and mobilized countless materials. When he decided to attack Haozhou, he collected a batch of wood horns and tendons from Suzhou, Huaiyuan and other places, and brought them from Xuzhou. Three Lv public cars produced another three hundred return guns.

According to Jia Lu's estimate, with his strength and excellent equipment, he could attack Haozhou once and for all. There is nothing to be afraid of a few local thieves.

He also thoughtfully sent people to persuade him to surrender, not wanting to commit murder.

But Jia Lu never expected that first Lu Anmin was humiliated, and then he was ridiculed.Wen's work is not good, so Lu Gong was dispatched, and all three were burned down, and another mountain was built, and tunnels were dug, but it still failed.

In the end, all the trump cards were taken out, and the Red Scarf Army turned to kill them!

This, is this still a local thief?

Jia Lu's old face was flushed, he just felt that he, the minister of the Ministry of Industry and the master of flood control, had lost his old face and felt ashamed!

"Yes, it's a thunderbolt!" Brother Yue Cha'er's voice trembled, and he never expected that the city would actually use thunderbolts to fight back against their fierce flames.

"Master Jia, that's not right, why does the thief's thunderbolt bounce farther and is more powerful?" Yuege Cha'er asked in surprise.

Jia Lu suddenly noticed that it seemed to be true.

The so-called thunderbolt, according to reports, appeared during the battle against the Song Dynasty. It is the same as fierce fire oil, it is nothing more than loaded with gunpowder.

However, due to the weak power of gunpowder and its tendency to return to moisture, thunderbolts are not as easy to use as fierce kerosene.

Therefore, Jia Lu chose fierce fire oil. This thing can not only kill people, but also ignite buildings. Once Yuan soldiers burned Xiangyang City, it is definitely the most terrible siege weapon in the world.

Jia Lu has been reluctant to use it, just for this fatal blow.

But now it's a complete joke!

"It must be the man in the city, he is better at weapons than the old man, he must be!" The corners of Jia Lu's mouth twitched, feeling cold in his heart.

"Such a great talent commits himself to being a thief, God bless Dayuan!"

The old man broke his defenses, he believed that weapons were far better than soldiers and horses, and he didn't care about other things, but someone was better at using return guns than him, and it would be fatal.

Cheli Buhua on the side looked at it with disapproval, thinking how capable you old man is?Ganqing is also an idiot, when encountering setbacks, he also doesn't know what to do!

"Master Jia, hurry up and give the order to retreat, or the rest will be finished!"

Jia Lu woke up, but the red scarf in the city didn't give him a chance.

The Red Scarf Army used thunderbolt bombs to blow up five mounds, abolishing the return artillery with the longest range and the greatest threat, and immediately turned around and aimed at the positions on the flat ground.

Thunderbolt bombs fell from the sky, and the sound of explosions was endless. Those well-made return guns were quickly submerged in gunpowder smoke.

"Okay! Old man Jialu's treasures are finished!" Tang He shouted excitedly, "Chongba, let me go out and kill for a while, and chop all those tartars!"

Zhu Chongba couldn't help being moved. A lot of the return cannons were destroyed, but there were still some left.In addition, many gunners fled in embarrassment, and letting them go is also a future trouble.

Zhu Chongba nodded and said, "Yes, we will follow you too!"

At this time, the young commander Peng Zaozhu came over. He bowed and said, "Young Master Zhu, you are the commander. You are responsible for the affairs of the city. You can't go out easily. Tang Qianhu and I will go out and fight for a while!"

Zhu Chongba was startled for a while, and nodded vigorously.

Peng Zaozhu and Tang He led five hundred soldiers by themselves, went out of the city gate, and killed them!

Since the Yuan soldiers besieged the city, this was the first time the defenders took the initiative to attack, which completely exceeded Yuan soldiers' expectations.

Due to the destruction of the return artillery, the morale of the Yuan army was low, and it was the right time for the red scarf to come out.Tang He was just like a fierce tiger, chasing the Yuan soldiers and slashing wildly.

With a long knife in his hand, he went forward indomitably.

Zhang Ximeng also went up to the top of the wall at this moment, looking out along the crenel.He happened to see Tang He chasing a Yuan army standard bearer.

In order to survive, the Yuan army threw away the flag, and Tang He stepped on the flag, three steps and two steps, and chased behind him. With a wave of his hand, he chopped from the shoulder to the back, with a gash more than a foot long, and blood gushed out.

The wounded yuan soldier uttered a strange cry, turned around and raised his scimitar, making a desperate gesture.

Tang He didn't care about any trapped beasts, he stared at the round eyes, and slashed first. The scimitar of Yuan Bing was half a foot away from him, but Tang He slit his throat. The majestic Mongolian warrior, at the moment of courage, lost It's a mess.

Tang He walked past the dead body and rushed to the next target.

The soldiers behind were encouraged, shouting to kill and shaking the sky, the momentum was like a rainbow!

"It's really full of vitality, everything is competing!" Zhang Ximeng couldn't help clapping his hands in admiration, he looked to the other side, and found that Peng Zaozhu was three points more ruthless than Tang He.

He was with hatred, Xuzhou City was broken, 10,000+ soldiers and civilians died tragically, Yuan Ting's crimes were too deep.

Tang He and Peng Zao lived together, like two raptors, swept away by the wind and clouds, the remaining Yuan soldiers were killed, and the remaining return cannons were also destroyed.

Just when they successfully completed the task, Zhang Ximeng noticed that Tang He didn't stop, but continued to chase the rout and killed Jia Lu's army.