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Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 713: Brilliant Fireworks

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    Three days were also a great torment and test for He Mingxiang of Mozhou.  After discovering that the Liao cavalry was heading towards Qingzhou, he became very anxious, but he did not have many troops under his command, so dividing the troops for rescue was a drop in the bucket and would not have much effect.  The situation was already very bad, and he didn¡¯t dare to cause any problems in Mozhou¡¯s defense, so he immediately passed the news on to the generals leading the troops, and also contacted the generals in nearby states and counties. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out of luck, there was another Khitan army heading south that afternoon, with a strength of almost 100,000.  (Actually not, 70,000 to 80,000) The Khitans actually sent such a large army south. Are they bound to capture Qingzhou?  When he thought about where the official family was, He Mingxiang was not only frightened but also horrified.  If this is the case, even if all the troops from several nearby states and counties are gathered together, they will not be able to stop the Khitan cavalry at all.  For him, there is no point in rescuing Qingzhou. Holding Mozhou and delaying the progress of the Khitans is the greatest success.  The Liao general who led this army was Yelujie, a remote clan member of the Khitan royal family with considerable military talent.  After the Xianyong Rebellion, Yelu Jun focused on promoting and cultivating new people.  Although he had suffered a defeat at the hands of the Song Army a few days ago, this did not affect Yelu Jun's trust in him. The task of commanding the follow-up troops of the Liao Kingdom fell on him.  Yelu Jun's biggest responsibility is actually to ensure that the way back is clear. The Lord of Liao led an army of 30,000 to raid Qingzhou. If something went wrong, the consequences would be disastrous.  So if the raid fails.  At least ensure a smooth path for retreat.  Think about it in the long term.     to be honest.  Yelujie was helpless with this arrangement made by the Lord of Liao.  How can a dignified emperor of a country personally lead his troops as the vanguard and launch an assault?  Obviously, it is more appropriate to go to Qingzhou alone. However, he is the emperor and insists on his own opinion. As a minister, he can only obey the edict and then worry about the huge risks.  The top priority right now is to conquer Mozhou.  It ensured that the army could successfully withdraw from Qingzhou via Mozhou and Waqiao Pass to the mainland of Liao Kingdom.  Of the three places in Guannan, Xiongzhou, that is, Waqiao Pass, is the strongest and the most difficult to capture. It is now under their control.  In the eyes of the Khitans, Mozhou is easier to defeat.  Especially since it is relatively close to Waqiao Pass, they also brought many siege weapons.  But Yelujie was wrong. He thought he could get the city at his fingertips, but he paid a heavy price.  Mozhou defender He Mingxiang defended desperately and faced the Khitan attack.  Not the slightest fear.  In two days, he withstood the Khitan's crazy attack for two days.  As for the cost.  Mozhou's 10,000 defenders, including at least 5,000 young men who helped defend the city, were almost completely wiped out.  The city walls and land of Mozhou have been dyed blood red. They used their last strength and finally lost the city.  The remaining soldiers were unwilling to give in and started fighting in the streets with the Khitan people, fighting to the death.  In the end, as long as the men who could afford the knife all fell into a pool of blood.  He Mingxiang also died on the battlefield. Even after he died, his eyes were still wide open, holding a knife in his hand, as if he was going all in to kill the enemy.  Even the Khitan people who entered the city were quite moved when they saw this scene.  Even though he is an enemy, he is definitely a hero and a person worthy of respect.  Nearly 80,000 elite troops from the Liao Kingdom were blocked for two days under the small city of Mozhou. This was simply an unimaginable shame.  After the order, the Khitan people were very angry. They could not imagine that the Song army could be so persevering, which gave them such a big shock and impact.  The Liao army suffered heavy casualties and was very angry. Some people even proposed massacre of the city in revenge.  Yelujie didn¡¯t do this, not that he was very kind, but because he had no extra time to waste.  The surviving people in Mozhou City also had red eyes.  He believed that if he dared to issue an order to massacre the city, these unarmed people would put up a desperate resistance and still inflict a heavy blow to the Khitans.  The longer the delay, the Song army from Yingzhou will come to stop them. Even if the number is small, it can still slow down their journey.  After experiencing the Battle of Mozhou, Yelujie believed that the Song Army would risk their lives even if they knew they would fail.  This time, he finally witnessed the courage and backbone of the people of the Southern Dynasties.  The Lord of Liao was still in Qingzhou and didn¡¯t know what the situation was, so he didn¡¯t dare to delay.  After leaving a part of the army to defend Mozhou, they immediately rushed to aid Qingzhou.  ¡­ ¡­ Yelujun¡¯s situation was not good either. Two consecutive days of attacks failed, and the resistance of the Song Dynasty people was too tenacious.  Although he knew the reason very well and felt it was reasonable, he still felt furious.  A dream thing is right in front of you, but it is just out of reach across a city wall. It really makes people feel itchy and almost crazy.  ? ?? They have launched a fierce attack at all costs. The number of casualties among the Khitan warriors has almost exceeded 10,000. The mood of the soldiers is not very good either. Having confidence frustrated is a very bad problem.  Tomorrow is the deadline. If Qingzhou City cannot be captured tomorrow, we must retreat.  Song troops from all walks of life must have received the news and rushed back to escort them. They will definitely run to the death. If they are delayed by then, it will be a very bad situation.  Yelujun wants revenge, wants to become famous in one battle, and set an example in history, but the premise of all this is to survive, and life must be cherished.  On the third day, can we capture it?  The Khitan people suffered such heavy casualties, and the Song army's casualties must also be large. Their troops were not large.  Tomorrow's defense will definitely not be as strong as the previous two days. This is their chance, their last chance to break the city.  Yelu Jun was still a little nervous at first, but he didn't expect that at dawn, Yelu Jie led his army to arrive.  With the joining of a large number of new troops, Yelu Jun was very excited, and there was hope of breaking the city.  ¡°Isn¡¯t this the beginning of tragedy?  Before dawn, Yelu Jun launched an attack on Qingzhou City.  The city still resisted tenaciously, but it also paid an extremely heavy price.  Luo Jiancheng could no longer withstand it. If Zhao Zhao hadn't been behind him, the soldiers held on with their last bit of courage, and they might have conquered Qingzhou.  The city wall of Qingzhou was already crumbling. After repelling an attack, the Song army at the top of the city was surprised to find that the Khitan army under the city was growing exponentially, numbering at least more than 100,000.  This is a horrifying fact, but Zhao Zhao was extremely excited after witnessing everything, and Yelu Jun indeed gave him a big gift.  Zhao Zhao gave the order, and Li Cheng hurried away immediately, followed by a crackling sound, and colorful fireworks rose over Qingzhou!  The dazzling light even overshadowed the morning star. The fighting soldiers of the Song and Liao armies stared at this scene with their eyes wide open.  "Soldiers, hold on for a moment. Reinforcements will arrive soon. We will destroy the enemy Khitan and recover Yanyun today!" Zhao Zhao stood at the top of the city and shouted, boosting the morale of the soldiers.  The brilliance and thunderous sound of the fireworks were also great encouragement, and the morale of the Song army was greatly boosted for a while.  The situation in the Liao Kingdom was not very good. They did not know what kind of magical thing this was. They were quite surprised when they saw the flashing light.  Especially in such an age where people believe in gods, it is very shocking.  The sound of the fireworks was also loud, the horses were frightened, and the scene was a bit chaotic.  ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but when the colorful lights shone on my face, Yelujun felt intense uneasiness.  Soon, the anxiety was confirmed.  The Song Army's catapults, which had been dormant for a long time, began to fire again.  Yelu Jun didn't pay attention. It was not difficult to attack the city with only a few casualties.  But something unexpected happened. The rocks thrown out by the Song army exploded in the sky and among the Liao army crowd.  A heat wave hit the face, and countless iron filings, steel balls, and even stones broke apart, hitting the Khitan soldiers and horses, or directly shooting into the body.  The Khitan people wailed, mixed with huge explosions, and the city of Qingzhou was in chaos.  ¡­ Forty miles outside Qingzhou City, at the edge of a hidden dense forest, Shi Jianfei was pacing back and forth, very anxious.  It was already the third day. Although the officials had orders not to attack until the fireworks started, he was still a little uneasy.  He wanted to lead his troops to attack several times, but in the end he resisted. However, he quietly dealt with the Khitan's probing horses and gradually moved forward.  He is praying, praying that Qingzhou will be safe and sound, praying that the fireworks will appear as soon as possible.  He didn't know what to say about this arrangement by the officials. From a military point of view, it was indeed an excellent tactic to lure the enemy. The emperor of a country had enough temptation.  The Khitans were indeed fooled, and this is the best proof.  But the problem is that it is too dangerous, leaving only 8,000 people to face the attack of unknown Khitan people.  This move was indeed too dangerous, but the officials insisted that they had to take the risk in order to lure the Liao army into a decisive battle as soon as possible.  It is really admirable for officials to have such courage.  But it is precisely because of such a good emperor that the resurgence of the Song Dynasty is just around the corner, so there can be no surprises.  Shi Jianfei was very nervous, and Di Yong was equally nervous. He knew exactly what this battle meant.  This time is the battle for the rise of the Song Dynasty, which also has the same meaning for the Di family. Out of various considerations to protect Zhao Zhao, the information about Di Qing's life has not been announced, and a generation of heroes can only be a living dead.  It is indeed a pity that he cannot go to the battlefield, but his father is old after all. Di Yong feels that this responsibility, as well as the prowess and glory of the family, should be borne by him as his son.  However, before leaving, the most important thing my father told me was not to achieve great military exploits, but to protect the safety of the official family.    Having been silently guarding for more than 20 years, now that this task has been passed on to him, Di Yong only feels a lot of pressure.  The official family is now in Qingzhou, attracting the Liao army, but it is also full of dangers.  Di Yong, who kept his father's instructions in mind, wanted to rush forward, but it was hard to disobey the emperor's orders, and he was even more afraid of ruining the official's plan, so he could only run around in a hurry.  It¡¯s already the third day, and the agreed time is within three days.  Di Yong has already begun to gather his troops. After the sun rises, no matter whether the officials send a signal or not, he will mobilize his troops, even if it means disobeying the imperial edict. This is really too painful!  But no need. While arranging the troops and horses, a deputy general shouted: "General, look!" Di Yong turned around and saw bright fireworks in the sky in the distance, and then there was a faint roar, and the heaven and earth shook.  !  (To be continued)
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