Chapter 4163: To welcome the King's Army
"Order Zhongkang to return to the camp to change his military equipment! Logistics prepare the ladder, and everyone besieged Boluoyega on the whole line." Yu Jin issued a new order as soon as possible after the Kushan Legion was trampled by Bai Ma Yicong, and he was ready to take down Boluoyega in one go.
"Directly attack Boluoyega?" Taishi Ci and Chen Dao, who had closed the formation, were confused when they received the order. "We don't have any siege equipment at all!"
"Yes, who said there is no siege equipment?" Yu Jin said with a sneer, "Is the cloud ladder not the siege equipment? There are no other things, we still have the cloud ladder."
"Since ancient times, who has captured the city by relying on the ladder alone?" Taishi Ci was so angry. "I know that when Boluoyega received the news of the collapse of Brah's entire army, there would be chaos, but this is really not something we can take over by siegeing the city directly. The Kushan losses will probably exceed 40,000, but our own losses are not small, so there is no need to hurry like this."
Although the losses of the Kushan Legion have not been counted, Taishi Ci and Yu Jin have some estimates of the battlefield generals. Including the number of Han prisoners, the number of Han soldiers who came is probably around 30,000, or even less than 30,000.
But even if there were only 30,000 people who escaped back, plus the soldiers left by Boluoyega, Kushan had at least 40,000 to 50,000 troops in Boluoyega. In this case, there was basically no possibility of direct attack and taking it down. The Han army now does not even have complete siege equipment.
The reason why Yu Jin wanted to build a camp before was to prepare various engineering equipment on the spot. Now there is nothing, and you can just use the ladder to hit it directly. Isn’t that a dream?
Are you really a waste of 40,000 to 50,000 soldiers and tens of thousands of local young and strong people in Kushan City?
Even if the Han army defeated Kushan and killed Brah in the formation, it would not be so easy to win at this time to attack Boluoyega, let alone lose. Isn’t that going to boost morale for Kushan?
Therefore, in Taishici's view, it would be better to stop and rest for three days, build some siege equipment, and let Kushan defeat it, and the news that the head coach died in the battle fermented in the city of Boluoyega. It would be easier to win at that time and the losses would be smaller.
After all, there are nearly 10,000 casualties in the Han Dynasty. Although the casualties are basically Chen Dao and Yu Jin who lured the enemy, the shield guards have no casualties except for the sporadic unlucky children, Yu Jin's own formation has been really crippled, and Chen Dao's Bai Li soldiers have also lost a lot.
In addition to Guan Ping who rushed to the battlefield and Meng Huo who strangled Leiblaley, the combined casualties were probably 7,000 or 8,000. Although other than Yu Jin and Chen Dao, the others were injured and not killed, overall, the strength of the Han army was also greatly damaged, so there was no need to fight with Kushan at this time.
In Taishici's view, Yu Jin has an absolute advantage and there is no need to compete for victory. The middle lane is basically sure to win.
No matter what, there are many Brahmins in Boluoyega, and some ambitious people. Brah was not defeated and those people dared not have an attack. But now, the Han army has sent Brah to see the great god Brah. It would be strange if these people have no idea.
Therefore, Taishici really doesn't recommend attacking Boluoyega now. If you can't fight, it will instead make the shaky Boluoyega more support point. It's better to stop and wait for two days to prepare to fight with the opponent. At that time, the situation will only be better than now.
"Ziyi, I understand what you mean. Wait for two days, and when this news ferments, there will be a big mess on the Boluoyega. We will rest and prepare more siege equipment. It will be easier to take down Boluoyega at that time." Yu Jin directly interrupted Taishici's words and said what Taishici wanted to say instead of the other party.
"Yes, that's what I mean." Taishici said while chasing Yu Jin, "We are fighting Boluoyega now, and the siege equipment is a big problem. Moreover, at this time, there are at least 20,000 people in Boluoyega. Including the generals and soldiers who escaped back, the young and strong in the city, there were no less than 50,000 people on the city wall in a short period of time. We didn't even prepare, how could we fight?"
"What can't be fought? We are not prepared, and the other party is not prepared. If you force yourself to attack, you will definitely be able to take it down!" Yu Jin retorted directly, "We are fighting in the Kushan local area. No one can tell what will happen in three days. If you take it down in one breath, no matter whether he reinforces or not, the problem will be solved first! Execute the order!"
After Yu Jin threw down the four words "execution order", Taishi Ci and Chen Dao looked at each other and were silent, but there was a saying that military orders were like mountains. Since Yu Jin gave the order and clearly required the orders to be executed, even if it was a sword mountain, it would have to rush.
What's more, Yu Jin had just established his majesty on the battlefield and killed Brah who had been entangled with the Han Dynasty for many years. His soldiers were defeated in a great momentum. Even if he forcibly attacked the city, there would be no major problems with the morale and belief of the soldiers.
At the same time, Xu Chu, who was rushing to the front, was forcibly recalled. The other Han troops chased all the way to the city of Boluoyega. Sulapuri picked up Helilah, Hran, Karano, Leibreli and others as much as possible. To be honest, he could receive so many people, more because these people were either six legs or did not go deep into the Han army's midfield.
As for Brah and his subordinates, they were basically completely destroyed. Even the entire headquarters, except for a few hundred people led by Wolland to besiege Yang Tuo, Zhao Zhen and others, all the rest were killed.
"What?" Sulapuri was stunned when he received the news. He could not imagine what was going on ahead. Why did Brah suddenly disappear, and then the entire army was defeated inexplicably. Didn't they prepare a lot of methods?
"We had already won, and Brah had even defeated the Han army's central army. If we stopped and did not pursue the complete defeat of the Han army's central army, we would have exceeded the strategic goal." Helirah said in a daze.
Helilah was pulled back by Yan Lipu, otherwise his small body would probably rely on the impact of his mental capacity to die with a soldier, or be shot to death directly with a bow and arrow.
"The Han army has taken our psychological control too well." There was even a hint of despair in Helirah's tone. "It was not acting, but really choosing to defeat, allowing us to choose our future, and then step into the prison we draw ourselves."
Helirah's mind was very clear, but it was because of his clarity that he was desperate. The reason for their Kushan's loss was not on their opponents, but on themselves. How desperate is this!
Yan Lipu, Carano and others were all silent. They could stand on the top of the city and look at the Han army advancing from afar, with a pale face.
They didn't understand how they lost before, and they still complained about Brah, and why did they inexplicably encounter the Han army's calculations, but after Helirach made it clear, all the Kushan generals and schoolmen present fell into silence.
When they are in a different place, they will also make this choice. The most real thing is never a play, but life. Each of them is controlled by this puppet show in life. It seems that there is a choice every time, but in fact it is controlled by countless silk threads.
"The Han army has given us the victory or defeat to choose. What a ridicule!" Helirah even realized what Bennajay thought at this moment. With such an ending and such a process, wasn't everything about me really been manipulated? It's better to commit suicide!
"Stop talking about these things, find a way to defend Boluoyaga first." Yan Lipu said decisively, "All the original plans have collapsed, but Boluoyaga still has to defend. Even if it can't be defended, we have to persist for some time. Even if we want to buy time for the rear, we have to defend it."
Unlike Brahmadhis, after passing the Boraja, it will be the essence of Kushan. More importantly, the vast plains are not dangerous to guard. Even if there is a left-right blockade of the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers, there is almost no danger to guard in the overall direction.
As for the city, a city like Boluoyega cannot be defended. What other things can be used to defend? Only by mobilizing a large army to blockade, it takes time to mobilize troops.
"Even if we die here in battle, we need to gain at least ten to twenty days. After Boluoyega, there is no danger to defend, and we can only rely on the army to block it." Yan Lipu looked at everyone present with cold eyes and said, "So, be prepared to die in battle, and have to hold on until reinforcements arrive in the rear, or set up a new line of defense in the rear."
"Ten days to twenty days?" Leiblaley and others looked at each other.
If there was no previous defeat, even if they were still the few people now, they would not be sure to defend Boluoyega. However, after experiencing the previous defeat, especially the retreat of a large number of soldiers, now rumors are everywhere in Boluoyega. It would be too difficult to defend it for ten to twenty days under this situation.
"Fight to the death." Carano said with a sigh.
However, before Karano finished speaking, the Han army approached the vicinity of Boluoyega, lined up on the spot in the incredible eyes of the Kushan generals and the sandbags, looking like they were planning to attack the city directly. Helirah and others looked at each other with a strange look.
However, Yan Lipu, Carano and other generals who had experienced many battles were suppressed and quickly commanded the Kushan soldiers to use city defense crossbow machines and bows to suppress them.
The Han army's direct choice to siege the city should even be said to be a good thing for Yan Lipu and others. At least at this time, the soldiers would not have time to think too much, and they would continue to obey the command as they had previously inertia. As long as they survived this wave, they would be better stationed in the future.
At least after withstanding this wave, the Kushan generals and officers could at least tell the soldiers that they could hold on. They had to hold on before. Next, they could just follow the command and defend them. Relying on the facts, at least they could stabilize the morale of the Kushan army. It would be inevitable to break the city, but it would be fine to hold on for more than ten days.
"Lebrelli, guard the west gate, the north gate of Carano, the south gate of Sulapurin, and the others follow me to guard the east gate!" Yan Lipu ordered loudly.
Although he was not appointed by his superiors, Yan Lipu was basically designated as a co-command commander by Brah. Therefore, in this case, the situation did not prevent the situation from developing into a worse situation. Yan Lipu directly chose to be arbitrary. On the battlefield, it is better to have military orders than to fight blindly.
What's more, Yan Lipu really wanted the Han army to take action at this time. At least the Han army did not take action, but just surrounded Boluoyega. After two or three days, the Kushan Legion of Boluoyega still had some combat power, which was a problem, but now fighting now, at least you can still fight to the death. As long as you hold on, you can still delay some time in the future.
Based on this idea, Yan Lipu directly ordered everyone as a commander without discussing the discussion among everyone present.
"Yes." Leiblali was the first to execute the order. His mind was very clear. Whoever took over the position at this time would be prepared to take the blame. He didn't want to take the blame, so when Yan Lipu stood up unswervingly, Leiblali decisively left this place of right and wrong.
The scimitar cavalry under Leiblaley's command suffered little loss, and the strangulation of Meng Huo did not suffer a thousand losses. When he retreated, he was on the sidelines and Meng Huo was unable to stop him, so when he retreated, the organization was still complete in all aspects. The only thrilling thing was when he faced the White Horse Yicong.
But at that time, Xue Shao considered that Leiblali was fully organized and was a cavalry, and even if he fought, even if Baima Yicong won, he would lose. So he went around and strangled the Kushan infantry and killed the infantry under Yan Lipu.
To be honest, it is really a pity that Yan Lipu's mental image can hold on. Otherwise, let alone withdrawing 30,000, three thousand will be good. The light infantry with a collapsed line of troops will face the white horse, which is to mow the grass.
Leibrille didn't even talk to others, and took his deputy away directly. While walking, he asked the organization headquarters and the young and strong in the city to go up to the west wall.
"Yan Lipu..." After Leibrilli led his people to leave this place of right and wrong, Carano and Sulapuri stood there and did not execute the order. It was not until Carano looked at Yan Lipu deeply and led his troops away. Sulapuri, who was left with some resentment by Brah, left with some resentment.
After the two qualified candidates gave up the competition, Yan Lipu's orders were no longer hindered, and the defense line on the East City Wall was quickly formed under Yan Lipu's mobilization.
"Yan Lipu, you..." After the other generals left, Helirah had time to communicate with Yan Lipu. During the exchange, Helirah's expression was unexpectedly complicated.
Compared to Sulapuri, who had no idea about the situation at all, Helirah knew very well what Yan Lipu's choice meant. This guy was ready to be responsible for the loss of Boluoyega.
"Someone has to be responsible, you say yes." Yan Lipu said in silence for a while.
Chapter completed!