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Chapter 106 The Battle of Suzhou City

Xia Housheng's eyes changed slightly, as if he was thinking about something, but he didn't say anything, and just returned to Chang'an City with Zhao Jiuxiao.

When Situ Fengxiu died, the whole army cheered.

Zhao Jiuxiao lost more than 1 horses, and Xia Housheng lost more than 4 horses.

But these casualties are nothing compared to the annihilation of the enemy's entire army.

Zhao Jiuxiao also recruited soldiers again in Chang'an City and nearby cities to replenish the lost troops.

The same is true for Xia Housheng.

The two of them also received an edict from the imperial court.

The higher-ups asked Zhao Jiuxiao and Xia Housheng to lead the army to find a way to launch a counterattack, and finally broke into the city of Suzhou.

The two gladly accepted the order.

After preparing sufficient food and training the soldiers, the army set off again, marching southeast from Chang'an City, attacking the city and occupying the territory, almost unstoppable.

The cities occupied by Lin Xiaotian raised their hands and surrendered due to lack of troops.

The two armies also soon arrived outside the city of Suzhou.

This is Lin Xiaotian's camp, and also his last territory.

An army of 60 was assembled in this city, which was more than Situ Fengxiu's 50.

However, in front of Zhao Jiuxiao and Xia Housheng's 36 elite fighters, they did not have an advantage.

What's more, the grain and grass transportation channels from Suzhou City to other regions have been cut off by the imperial court.

Suzhou City can only rely on local food and grass to persist.

This situation is very embarrassing for Lin Xiaotian.

He could not open the city and surrender, because then he would be greeted with death without a burial.

And if he sticks to the city, Lin Xiaotian lacks food and grass, so he can't fight for a long time.

Zhao Jiuxiao and Xia Housheng camped outside the city, ready to attack at any time.

The people in Suzhou City had already exploded, panicking.

But Lin Xiaotian also implemented the strategy of closing the city. No one was allowed to leave, and he could only hold on to the city.

Zhao Jiuxiao sat in the big camp, drinking tea with Xia Housheng while discussing the next thing.

Xia Housheng cupped his hands and said, "General Zhao, from what you can see, how should our army defeat the enemy?"

Zhao Jiuxiao shook his head: "I don't have a clue for the time being, General Xiahou, please tell me first."

Xia Housheng stood up and clasped his hands behind his back: "To be honest, in my opinion, the enemy will definitely fight with all their strength. It is better for our army to use attrition and wait for the enemy's food and grass to run out before attacking the city."

Zhao Jiuxiao: "Of course this is possible, but if the enemy army takes the opportunity to rush out of the city and attack us, things will be more complicated."

Xia Housheng: "You mean, Lin Xiaotian put all his eggs in one basket and took the initiative to fight?"

Zhao Jiuxiao: "That's right, he is already short of food and grass and is in trouble, so he doesn't dare to fight with us when he has superior military strength, but if it continues, he may take risks."

Xia Housheng: "Since this is the case, we must prepare for the battle."

Zhao Jiuxiao: "Yes, I will have a good idea at the end."

Xia Housheng: "General Zhao, please speak."

Zhao Jiuxiao: "We can divide into three groups."

"A group of troops set up an array to meet the enemy and trapped the main force of the enemy army. A group of troops took the opportunity to attack Suzhou City and entered the city. The last group of troops ambushed on the retreat route of Lin Xiaotian's army and carried out an ambush."

Xia Housheng's expression changed slightly: "It's a good idea, but what kind of formation should we use to counter the enemy's attack?"

Zhao Jiuxiao cupped his hands and said: "You can use a circular formation to meet the enemy, place archers and artillerymen in the center of the formation, and use long-range firepower to fight against the enemy, while infantry and cavalry form a circle to defend against enemy attacks from different directions. "

Xia Housheng nodded: "Okay, just follow what General Zhao said!"

After the discussion, Xia Housheng ordered 20 horses to form formations to meet the enemy, and the remaining 6 lay in ambush on the enemy's retreat route, preparing for an ambush, while Zhao Jiuxiao led [-] horses to attack Suzhou when the two armies were at war. city.

In this way, the battle is ready.

However, Zhao Jiuxiao also thought of the possibility of conflicts between him and Xia Housheng after the capture of Suzhou City.

That night, Zhao Jiuxiao sat in the room and discussed the matter with Gongsun Wuji and Sima You.

Gongsun Wuji smiled and said: "General Zhao, Xia Housheng is eager to win now, so he will definitely obey you, but once the battle is over, he will take all the credit and prevent General Zhao from improving his own strength."

Zhao Jiuxiao: "I already guessed this point, I wonder if Gongsun Shaoxia has a clever plan?"

Gongsun Wuji changed the subject: "It's very simple, just let General Xiahou die in the chaos."

Zhao Jiuxiao's expression changed slightly: "What does Gongsun Shaoxia mean?"

Gongsun Wuji cupped his hands and said: "General Zhao, this matter can be handed over to me, my [Tiangang Palm Technique] can shatter the opponent's meridian through the air, without anyone noticing."

Zhao Jiuxiao fell into deep thought.

Sima You also persuaded at this time: "General Zhao, this is the best opportunity. Once the war is over, according to the relationship between Ximen Wudi and Xia Housheng, Xia Housheng must have contributed the most. At that time, you can only command tens of thousands of soldiers. Soldiers and horses are not enough to compete with Ximen Wudi."

Zhao Jiuxiao nodded: "I understand, Gongsun Shaoxia, I agree with your plan, but you have to wait for me to invade Suzhou City before you do it, and you have to watch the timing. It must be after Lin Xiaotian's army is defeated."

Gongsun Wuji nodded: "Don't worry, General Zhao. I know this well. Although Xia Housheng is not an excellent general, he is still useful. I will not kill him until he is fully effective."

Zhao Jiuxiao clasped his hands and said, "Thank you Gongsun Shaoxia!"

There were so many thoughts in his mind.

At this moment, an interface appeared in front of Zhao Jiuxiao's eyes.

【Heavenly Demon Sword Technique】

Training requirements: Break into Suzhou City and defeat Lin Xiaotian.

Zhao Jiuxiao nodded secretly, let everyone rest, and fell asleep himself.

Half a month later, in desperation, Lin Xiaotian really mobilized his army to attack Zhao Jiuxiao and Xia Housheng at night.

Xia Housheng immediately acted according to the plan, and let 20 people form a circular formation, waiting for work at leisure, and set up an formation to meet the enemy.

And his 10 horses took the opportunity to bypass the enemy and lay in ambush on the enemy's retreat route.

Zhao Jiuxiao didn't give up too much. With 6 horses, he marched at the fastest speed, left the camp, and headed for Suzhou City.

"Kill!" Lin Xiaotian gave an order, leaving only 10 troops to defend the city, and the remaining 50 troops were all killed to attack Xia Housheng.

And Xia Housheng also ordered the artillerymen and archers to get ready and start shooting.

"Boom boom boom!" As soon as the enemy cavalry and infantry rushed over, countless people were killed by the falling shells.

And Xia Housheng's circular formation protected his long-range troops very well, making it impossible for the enemy to break through easily.

The archers and artillerymen under Lin Xiaotian were just the opposite. They couldn't hit the long-range troops at the core of the opponent's formation.

The two armies began to fight fiercely, and people continued to fall.

But because of sufficient food and grass and strong combat effectiveness, Xia Housheng's troops were not in any danger.

Zhao Jiuxiao has led his army to the city of Suzhou.

At this time, the defenders in the city did not have much defense, they paid close attention to the battle ahead of the army.

Zhao Jiuxiao also gave an order: "The whole army will attack the city!"

Before he finished speaking, three thousand artillery pieces began to bombard the city walls, the cavalry launched a charge, and the archers were also shooting at the enemy.

(End of this chapter)