Tang Dynasty, I can lead troops through ancient and modern times

After Li Zicheng's army arrived, they only rested for half a day before immediately starting the siege. The scene was truly breathtaking.

Large numbers of soldiers poured into the capital like a tide, and their shouts of killing shook the earth.

They carried ladders and pushed siege vehicles, rushing towards the city walls desperately.

Catapults continuously threw huge stones at the city walls, causing them to shake.

The archers in the rear fired thousands of arrows, and the arrows flew towards the top of the city like locusts.

Under the repeated attacks of hundreds of thousands of siege troops, the capital city was like a rock under huge waves, and could be swallowed up at any time.

However, the defenders of the capital were not intimidated by this terrible offensive.

After two days of training, the newly recruited soldiers have already gained some combat effectiveness.

Under the leadership of veterans, they stubbornly resisted the enemy's attack.

On the city wall, logs and rocks fell like raindrops, hitting the enemy troops attacking the city and making them scream in pain.

Kerosene was poured down and after ignition it formed a sea of fire, blocking the enemy's advance.

Emperor Chongzhen also appeared on the city wall from time to time. He was wearing a dragon robe, had a firm look on his face, and used passionate words to inspire morale.

"Soldiers, the capital is the foundation of our Ming Dynasty. We must not let the enemy break through. For our homes and for the people, we must fight to the end!"

The appearance of the emperor encouraged the defenders, and they fought more bravely against the enemy's attack.

The two sides fought back and forth, and the battle was extremely fierce.

On the city wall, blood dyed the bricks and stones red, and corpses were piled up like mountains.

But the most crucial thing is that the unstable factors in the city have been cleared away, and there will be no possibility of someone opening the city gates from the inside.

This allowed the defenders to fight with greater peace of mind, as they knew that as long as they held on to the city walls, they would have hope of waiting for reinforcements to arrive and defend the capital.

At noon the next day, the sun was scorching and the siege of the capital was in full swing, with shouts and cries of killing shaking the earth.

The battlefield was filled with smoke and blood, and the soldiers on both sides were fighting with all their might.

At this time, when the siege was at a critical moment, Li Zicheng's elite troops were about to attack the city wall.

The soldiers of that elite force were all brave and fearless. They climbed ladders, brandished weapons, their eyes filled with desire for victory.

At this critical moment, Song Xiance received news from the rear army.

When he heard the news, his face was filled with shock, his eyes widened, and he said in disbelief: "What did you say? Our retreat was cut off by cavalrymen suspected to be the Guanning Iron Cavalry?"

The soldier who reported the news looked nervous and answered again with certainty: "Military Advisor, it is absolutely true. The rear army has sent news that an elite cavalry has cut off our retreat. Judging from their equipment and combat style, they are most likely the Guanning Iron Cavalry."

Song Xiance did not dare to delay in the slightest. He hurried to find Li Zicheng and explained the emergency situation.

Li Zicheng was also shocked after hearing this. His brows were furrowed and his eyes revealed deep worry.

"This matter is of great importance. If it is really the Guanning Iron Cavalry, then our plan to destroy the capital in one fell swoop may face a major crisis."

Li Zicheng said in a deep voice.

Then, Li Zicheng asked Song Xiance for advice.

Song Xiance frowned and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he slowly said: "My lord, in my opinion, we can send 30,000 people to investigate and find out whether this force is the Guanning Iron Cavalry.

Only by determining the identity and strength of the enemy can we make the right decision."

Li Zicheng asked: "What if it is?"

Song Xiance's expression became even more solemn, and he said worriedly: "If it is really the Guanning Iron Cavalry, then our operation this time will become extremely difficult.

The Guanning Iron Cavalry is extremely powerful, and their presence may disrupt our entire plan."

Li Zicheng looked at the soldiers who were about to climb the city wall, feeling unwilling.

He said firmly: "No, we have finally come this far, we can't just give up like this.

We must continue to attack the city, but we must also take into account the retreat route.”

Song Xiance agreed with Li Zicheng's point of view and said, "Your Majesty is right. We can't stop attacking the city, but we must also take care of our retreat.

I am willing to personally lead the troops to investigate and find out the details of this group of troops."

Li Zicheng looked at Song Xiance seriously and said, "Be careful, I can't leave you."

Song Xiance felt warm in his heart and was deeply moved.

He clasped his fists and saluted, saying firmly: "Don't worry, my king, I will be careful.

For the sake of the king and our great cause, I will definitely fulfill my mission."

After saying that, Song Xiance quickly left the battlefield with 30,000 soldiers and horses and rushed towards the retreat.

Their figures gradually faded away in the smoke, leaving behind an atmosphere of tension and expectation.

Song Xiance led 30,000 soldiers and horses and galloped towards the rear.

His heart was filled with worry and vigilance, not knowing what kind of enemy he was about to face.

When they reached an open area, a large group of soldiers and horses suddenly appeared in front of them, with flying flags and a mighty military force.

Song Xiance's heart tightened and he looked carefully. He saw that the opposing army was neatly arrayed and well-equipped. Their unique temperament made him realize instantly that this was most likely the legendary Guanning Iron Cavalry.

On the other side, Wu Sangui personally led 10,000 Guanning cavalrymen to wait in battle array. Each of these 10,000 cavalrymen had been through hundreds of battles, and their eyes revealed determination and courage.

They were dressed in uniform armor and held sharp weapons. There were even a thousand of them holding three-barreled muskets, which flashed coldly in the sun.

Of the 30,000 troops on Song Xiance's side, only 10,000 were Li Zicheng's elite troops, but compared with the Guanning Iron Cavalry, they were still insufficient.

The remaining 20,000 were just ordinary young and strong civilians. They didn't even have standard uniforms or weapons. They were in tatters like an army of beggars.

Song Xiance looked at the Guanning cavalry on the opposite side and was secretly surprised.

He was well aware of the reputation of the Guanning Iron Cavalry and understood that this would be an extremely difficult battle.

However, he did not retreat, but calmly observed the situation and thought about how to deal with it.

Wu Sangui rode on a tall horse and looked at Song Xiance's army with cold eyes.

He was fully confident that these 10,000 Guanning cavalrymen under his command could deal a severe blow to Li Zicheng's army of hundreds of thousands, or even directly defeat them.

At this time, he was using his troops as a lure to lure the enemy, just waiting for Song to take the bait.

Song Xiance was indeed attracted.

At this time, Li Jing's 30,000 Guanning cavalry had already taken a detour and quietly surrounded Li Zicheng's siege army on three sides.

They move quickly and stealthily, shuttling across the battlefield like ghosts.

These 30,000 cavalry were divided into three groups, advancing in different directions. They had only one goal, which was to deal a fatal blow to Li Zicheng's siege army.