I am a commoner, but I will lead the empress to unify the world

Chapter 138: Cavalry and Bombs, Night Raid on the Enemy Camp

Shen Changgong smiled brightly and was in a good mood.

After the new enemy troops pressed forward and entered the range of the catapults, the catapults in the city immediately fired, and the cans filled with kerosene all flew towards the enemy's heads.

However, this time the enemy had obviously learned their lesson and no longer advanced in a dense formation. Instead, after entering the firing range, they immediately broke up into small groups, kept as much distance as possible, and rushed towards the city wall in a swarm.

Dozens of kerosene cans exploded, forming a huge sea of ​​fire, but not many people were burned to death this time.

The fire blockade formed by the catapults could not cover everything, and the kerosene quickly burned out. The enemy bypassed the burning area and continued to charge forward.

"Our opponent this time truly deserves the title of a world-famous coach."

Shen Changgong looked down and spoke to the empress and Gongsun Wan'er beside him.

"Appreciate further details."

Yan Fuyao spoke calmly.

"Every move I make will only work the first time, because the opposing coach will immediately find a way to counter it.

I disguised myself as one of King Rui's men, but he saw through my flaw and outmaneuvered me.

I sent people to harass them, and he sent cavalry to block our gates.

I used a grappling hook to grab the ladder, and the next day he used stones and wooden boards to suppress the ladder.

I used catapults to throw kerosene cans, and he used a dispersed formation to minimize casualties.

My confrontation with him was really..."

After thinking about the wording, Shen Changgong found a word that would not make him look incompetent but would make the other party look powerful.

"It's hard to describe in words."

Yan Fuyao smiled slightly and said,

"But the tactics you've deployed are unheard of in military books. I think your greatest strength isn't these bizarre tactics, but...

When you are commanding a battle to defend a city, it is obvious that the enemy is attacking and you are defending, but you are able to take the initiative every time and make the enemy tired of defending.

It seems that every one of your plans will be cracked by the enemy, and the enemy seems to be able to counter your moves, but in fact, you have been making the enemy run around for a long time, and they can only respond.

The enemy is already outnumbered, and we are already very strong if we can defend the city and force the enemy to defend it."

Shen Changgong looked at Yan Fuyao in surprise and said with a smile,

"Your Majesty is so broad-minded that you can see the essence of these few words beyond the surface. I admire you deeply."

"My dear, thank you very much."

Yan Fuyao smiled slightly.

"I'm not being too self-deprecating. The enemy will lose, and our army will win. I just want Your Majesty to know that Yu Huatian is absolutely a rare talent. He was born for the battlefield, and his ability to adapt to changing circumstances is incredible.

I am very happy to play against such an opponent."

"So, you wanted to recruit him and even sent people to the capital of Kun Kingdom?"

"Don't you want such talent?"

"It's up to you. If you have the ability to recruit him, then use him.

But the prerequisite is that you have to defeat him first."

The enemy's offensive below was still very fierce. Fortunately, the Yan army on the top of the city had enough kerosene, which they poured directly onto the ladders and burned everything clean.

By the afternoon, the three corps of Kun’s army had suffered more than 10,000 casualties.

As a last resort, Yuhuatian could only order a withdrawal.

After withdrawing the army back to the camp, Yu Huatian returned to the general's tent. Seeing King Ning still sitting inside, he spoke directly,

"Your Highness Prince Ning, it seems the Queen of Great Yan has come to ** City."

"What? She came to ** City? What is she doing here?"

King Ning stood up in surprise and said.

"Maybe he's here to boost morale at the front. I'm just wondering, since the Empress of Great Yan is here, has the enemy reinforcements arrived as well?"

"No, General Yu, don't worry. Xiao Wang has done a very good job of intelligence work. Dayan's Weihu Army is still far away from ** City. It's impossible for them to arrive. They are always keeping watch."

At this point, King Ning said cautiously,

"The defenses of Great Yanjing City are currently weak, with only 20,000 to 30,000 new recruits, 10,000 city defense troops, and 10,000 imperial guards."

Yu Huatian turned his head to look at him and sneered,

"What? Are you saying that I will lead my army around ** County and launch a surprise attack on the capital of Yanjing?"

"Um...it's not impossible, right?"

"Then I ask you, where is the Southern King now?"

Upon hearing this, Prince Ning remained silent.

He has been searching for the whereabouts of the Southern King. Previously, he only knew that the Southern King led 50,000 cavalrymen to the north to quell the rebellion. His speed was so fast that even the spies could not catch up. Until now, there has been no news from him, and he does not know what the outcome was.

After all, spies are not omnipotent.

Yu Huatian continued,

"You're looking for death, huh? You're cutting off your own retreat, going deep into the enemy's territory and getting trapped? You're not even going to care about food and supplies?

Besides, the Empress of Great Yan has come to ** City, so why should I attack the capital? It would be better to attack ** City nearby. As long as Shen Changgong and the Empress are captured, Great Yan will be powerless to recover.

Your Highness Prince Ning, tomorrow you will go to the city gate to challenge the enemy, insult the Empress, list her crimes, and shake the morale of the Yan army."

"Will this... work?"

"Better than nothing."

……

night.

The two thousand cavalrymen of Kun's army, one on the left and one on the right, blocked the east and west gates of the city wall, about a mile away.

Inside the city wall and the city gate, four thousand cavalrymen of the Great Yan had assembled, and the ears of every horse were plugged tightly.

Some of the cavalrymen held torches in their hands, with kerosene cans hanging on their saddles, some held bombs, and some held swords, guns, bows and arrows, acting as vanguards.

Shen Changgong and the two powerful generals Guan Shouchang and Zhang Yide stood in the front.

Shen Changgong was under the horse, holding the reins, wearing armor and holding a sharp weapon. In front of him was a beautiful woman in red, who was looking at him leisurely in the moonlight.

"How can there be a commander like you? What other country's commander or prince would personally lead troops to launch a surprise attack on the enemy camp? You don't care about your own life at all."

Yan Fuyao looked at Shen Changgong and said with a helpless smile.

"So I'm not an ordinary person, that's why you like me."

"I like you, big-headed ghost. It would be better if the enemy ripped your mouth apart."

Yan Fuyao thinks Shen Changgong is good in every way. He is such a good person, so why does he have such a big mouth?

"Don't worry about me. I'm also an expert. This time, I'll see if I can bring Yu Huatian back alive. If I can, then everything will be fine."

"As long as you come back alive, I will be watching you from the top of the city wall. If you don't come back, I won't go down."

"Don't turn into a husband-waiting stone."

Shen Changgong laughed, put on the iron mask, and jumped on his horse.

The two gates of the city wall were opened, Shen Changgong led two thousand people out from the east, and Guan Shouchang led two thousand people out from the west.

Under the moonlight, two long dragons of torches rushed towards the enemy...