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Volume 4 Midstream Chapter 159 Drinking Horses and Kongs Youyi-2

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    For the generals in charge, sieges were long and boring.  With the rise of firearms, military battlefields, especially siege battles, have gradually evolved into a millstone that wears away the flesh and will of both sides.  The siege battle, that is, the deep ditch barrier, is to be bombarded step by step with iron barrel artillery, and then the fire gun battalions are rotated up.  Under the command of the regent Chen Ang, there were different forces behind the armies besieging Dawan. Under Chen Ang's deliberate connivance and suppression, some internal checks and balances were also formed.  Therefore, Chen Ang's biggest consideration in attacking the city was not the bravery of an individual, but the balance of forces among the armies.  If a group of hungry wolves besiege a few sheep, it will definitely be yours and mine, but what if the one surrounded is a ferocious tiger?  Then no one is willing to actually try its minions.  Emperor Chen Xuan of Yuande is in Dawan City. Although the Emperor's Longya Army is small in number, each of them is skilled in martial arts and can be regarded as a warrior equal to ten.  The Dragon Tooth Army was originally famous for its armored cavalry and its devastating charge. Now, although it is trapped in this isolated city and is resisting stubbornly, its strength cannot be underestimated.  Therefore, after suffering several losses, none of the generals under Chen Ang were willing to waste the strength of the battalion to kill these elite Long Ya who were stubbornly resisting.  Strength is related to the distribution of power in the future. Even Chen Ang cannot force the generals to do such things.  He can only slowly wear down the strength and morale of the defenders through wheel-and-wheel battles.  Day after day, no matter how much blood and lives are shed, they are just a simple accumulation of numbers in the minds of those who plan to do great things.  Soon after the meeting, fires were lit all over the outside of the city, illuminating the city wall like daylight. War drums beat rhythmically outside the city, and the first wave of attacking battalions moved out of camp.  Battalions of fire gunners walked to the city wall to form a formation, and fired fire cannons under the cover of giant shields. Others carried spears on their backs and pushed siege vehicles towards the head of the city.  In the middle of the team of gunmen, there is occasionally a group of swordsmen who also wear leather armor of gunmen. They are either sergeants or general warriors raised by wealthy families. These people cause far more trouble to the defenders at the city head.  Far greater than the fire gunmen who are not skilled in martial arts. However, the casualties of these people are also the most heartbreaking for the siege party. After all, the fire gunmen are just cannon fodder who can go to the battlefield after three months of training, while the swordsman who is skilled in martial arts died.  One is one less.  This was also the reason why even though the Fire Gun Battalion was not good at close combat, they were still driven to attack the city by ants.  In the hearts of generals from aristocratic families, the lives of a hundred gunmen are not as good as the lives of one general.  "Therefore, a victorious army is called a baht with yi, and a defeated army is called a baht with a yi." Chen Ang murmured in his mouth, and he did not object to this approach of his generals.  One human life and another human life are not of equal value.  This is true on the battlefield, and even more so in the court.  Chen Ang estimated in his mind how long it would take to drain the fresh blood of the defenders in the city.  He watched with no expression as more than ten thousand "cannon fodder" entered the battlefield. After the fighting began, Chen Ang whispered: "Invite King Xiaokang to come over." Soon, Prince Kang's son, Chen Kang, was "invited" to Chen Ang  around.  Wearing a brocade robe and jade belt, he is very conspicuous among the generals wearing armor.  In the presence of the regent, Chen Kang seemed to have no such person in his eyes. Although Chen Ang was an elder, the matter had come to this, and there was no affection for him anymore.  Chen Ang was so dismissive of his attitude that he asked calmly: "You haven't figured it out yet?" "After much thought," Chen Kang sneered, "It's impossible for Chen to help the tyrants to commit evil and regard thieves as their fathers, right?" After learning that Kang Hengming  After the rebellion, he no longer regarded himself as the Crown Prince of Kang.  These words immediately attracted many hostile looks, but Chen Kang didn't take it seriously. Since he couldn't escape from Kang State, he was imprisoned and escorted to Dawan City. Although he didn't suffer much, he was extremely depressed and caught.  If I don't get the chance to vent, I'm afraid I'll be hurt internally.  He knew what Chen Ang was up to. In comparison, being treated with such courtesy was not as satisfying as being a real prisoner.  "You also know that your father and I have no personal grudges. It is only for Daxia that I have to take this military advice." Chen Ang said calmly, looking around and pointing his riding whip at the tragic siege scene in front of him, "Your father insisted on going his own way.  Now that the situation has been decided, your father has no need to fight against the trapped beasts. The warriors of all races outside the city and the elite dragons in the city are all my good men in Daxia.  By consuming the blood and life of my great Xia warriors, I can swear to the ancestors of the Chen family that not only will no one harm your father, but I will also allow him to live the rest of his life as a Changle elder in the state of Kang." "My lord, this is wrong."  Chen Kang sneered and said, "I, the Chen family, can't tolerate humiliation and live in vain. If you want to fight, fight!" Seeing Chen Ang's face stiffen, he felt extremely happy and continued: "My lord, after seeing my father enter the city, he will immediately be full of people."  When the old, weak, women and children were driven out of the city, they knew that my father would rather be in pieces than in ruins!??There is no such thing as two minds.  Even if Su Qin and Zhang Yi are resurrected, they cannot be shaken. Why bother talking in vain!  " After hearing these words, Chen Ang not only did not get angry, but smiled bitterly, as if he acquiesced. If it were anyone else, not to mention Chen Ang himself, the general next to him would not be able to quit. However, Chen Kang's special status  , when he said this, Chen Ang didn't express anything, and it was even less likely that others would express anything. After the awkward silence, Chen Ang waved his hand and stepped back. He looked at Chen Kang who was a little surprised and said in a deep voice: "You think I am coveting him.  "Your Majesty, that would be a big mistake. In fact, before, Brother Hengming and I," he said meaningfully, "your father, the result of the discussion is that if the Emperor agrees to abdicate, we will support you to inherit the throne."  Chen Ang glanced at the surprised Chen Kang and thought he had something to say, "It's just that from now on, the power must be returned to the emperor. The two governments have no right to appoint or remove important ministers of the court, let alone impeach the emperor.  Part of the authority was assigned to Zhuguofu.  " These words immediately set off huge waves in Chen Kang's heart. He was born in the royal family. It would be a lie to say that he is completely unmoved by power. At this time, the sound of cannons on the battlefield was deafening, and the two armies were fighting and killing people. Every day,  Countless people fell down every moment, and rivers of blood flowed. Chen Kang's thoughts were astonishing in Chen Ang's eyes, because he had no ambition since he was a hero.  There are very few generations. The princes of the Xia Kingdom have been shrouded in the shadow of primogeniture since they were young. Only the first generation bears the false title of prince, and the descendants do not even have junior titles. They are not as noble as the hereditary founding princes.  . It can be said that Chen Kang was adopted by King Kang because of his luck. Chen Ang joined the army and was awarded the command of the Tiger Wing Army, but it was actually done step by step with blood and sweat, although Chen Xuan also worked in the North.  Serving in Xinjiang, but in Chen Ang's mind, this is just a formality. If he, Chen Xuan, is not the eldest son of the emperor, it is not yet decided who will take the throne. However, even so, Chen Ang.  He also understood that if he wanted to quickly calm people's hearts, he could be the regent. If he really wanted to replace him, he would not be able to get away with the name of "transgression." If he is not careful, all the princes might attack Chen Kang.  As the prince of the Chen family and having a connection with King Kang of Hezhong, it was perfect for him to be this puppet. I would like to figure it out in the future, but it would be inconvenient for him to tell others about his plans later.  , after a huge gunshot, he suddenly raised his head, "How is it?"  Seeing that he seemed to have made a decision, Chen Ang looked at his nephew encouragingly and said, "A man is a man who does his duty!"  "If Chen Kang agrees, another puppet that is not so easy to use can be eliminated. Emperor Yuande and his son have not lost their morals. The Li family in Guanzhong also secretly supports the current emperor. As long as the general situation in Guanzhong Hezhong is settled,  The princes of Northern Xinjiang, who have strong soldiers and horses, can hardly make a comeback. "My lord, your words are true," Chen Kang said with a cupped hand, "but have you never thought that what you want to give to me does not belong to you in the first place?  " "In the past, I respected you as a hero, but today, you are so stupid!  "Chen Kang exhaled as if he was relieved, and laughed irreverently. "Shuzi is so brave!  "Chen Ang's anger surged and he put his hand on the hilt of the sword. The two were uncles and nephews, and state affairs were also family affairs. The rebel generals were standing a few steps away when they suddenly saw Chen Ang getting angry with his sword.  Immediately, they came up again, and some even drew their swords and glared at Chen Kang. As long as the regent gave a slight signal, they would immediately chop Chen Kang into mincemeat, boil him into meat soup and send it to the city for him to attack.  For several months, both sides were furious. During the fiercest days of the fighting, several Kang warriors led their troops to attack the city of Dawan, but were eventually captured by the Longya Army and chopped up alive and cooked into a cauldron of meat.  Soup, the deputy general of the Longya Army and the city guarding sergeants each shared a bowl of broth and ate it. The Kang warriors under the city were so angry that they gritted their teeth and swore to the sky that if they entered the city, they would kill all of them and take revenge.  Although Chen Kang was the eldest son of Kang State, he was also the prince of Emperor Yuande, which made him the target of the generals' wrath. Surrounded by numerous wolves, Chen Kang looked at him like swords, but the generals did not care.  Looking at each other, there was a sneer on the corner of his mouth. He was also a sergeant. Although he didn't have a sword in his hand, how could he easily give in to others' threats? "Forget it.  "In the end, Chen Ang took his hand away from the hilt of the sword and waved, "Take him away!  " With the generals looking at him eagerly, two Tiger Wing Army guards came out of the crowd, one on the left and one on the right, to take Chen Kang out of the crowd. It seems that Chen Ang had already explained it, and the Tiger Wing Army guards did not use violence against him, as if they were following him.  Likewise, they escorted him to the camp where he was placed under house arrest. Although the soldiers along the way did not know Chen Kang's noble status, they all looked in awe at the noble man being escorted by two Tiger Wing Guards. Only one person looked at Chen Kang with a strange expression.  Instead of being in awe, his eyes were filled with a ferocious and crazy light like a trapped animal in a trap.The weather had turned warm by then, and many soldiers had changed into single clothes, but this man was wearing a large robe for winter combat, with his hands wrapped in the sleeves of the robe, and his face was pale, as if he was recovering from a serious illness and was very afraid of the cold.  When Chen Kang came closer, he suddenly took a step forward and shouted loudly: "His Royal Highness Prince Kang?" The identity of Chen Kang was not known to the other soldiers, and they couldn't help but hesitate when they heard this.  Chen Kang also had a suspicious look on his face, and the two Tiger Wing Guards also placed their hands on the hilts of their swords vigilantly.  With tens of thousands of troops stationed around, even if the opponent is an unparalleled hero, it is impossible for him to rescue Chen Kang with his wings. However, the necessary vigilance is still necessary.  "How presumptuous! Who are you?" a Tiger Wing sergeant shouted and asked, about to step forward to take him.  "It seems so." The soldier did not answer. Instead, he laughed ferociously and whispered: "That's right!" At this time, another Tiger Wing Army also noticed that something was wrong. He drew his sword and yelled from the side.  Step up and step forward to take this man down.  However, it was too late, and before the two sergeants arrived, there was suddenly a deafening "bang——" and "bang——" two gunshots nearby. Everyone looked around to find the source of the gunfire, but they saw  Chen Kang covered his chest with one hand, blood gurgling uncontrollably, and pointed the other hand at the soldier who just blocked the road, which contained great surprise and confusion.  At this time, two large black holes exploded in the sleeves of the soldier's robe, with green smoke rising from inside, revealing the muzzle of the gun that had just been fired.  “Obviously, this person just now was holding a pistol in his left and right hands, and he was waiting here specifically to ambush Chen Kang.
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