I have been a county magistrate for ten years. My subordinates insist on giving me a yellow robe.

Ten days later, Luoyun City.

On the wall of Luoyun City, Ding Ziyan looked towards the entrance to the mountain with a serious expression.

Twenty days ago, Ning Fei appeared in the army covered in blood, and hurriedly left with Qingzhu and tens of thousands of people.

Before leaving, Ning Fei left a message saying that the world would be in chaos again.

Ding Ziyan didn't believe this at first. The crown prince Zhao Junxuan of the previous dynasty had died long ago, and Duanmu Xiongtu of the Duanmu family of Daduan had passed away, and Duanmu Yuanchen's life and death was unknown. Even Chen Liu was dead.

Only a child under five years old, Duanmu Ning'an, was left. What could such a little guy do?

If it were twenty years later, perhaps it could still inspire some people, but now, who would follow a young child to start a rebellion?

It was not until Ning Fei spoke in a firm tone that there were at least 200,000 soldiers and horses in Taiping County where Jiang Yuan was located that Ding Ziyan began to believe it.

After Ning Fei and his companions left, he was left alone to guard Luoyun City. According to intelligence, Jiang Yuan had already sent out troops ten days ago. Calculating the date, they should have arrived today.

"General, everything has been arranged as you requested."

Ding Ziyan nodded slightly. Although his expression was solemn, he was not afraid. It was only 200,000 soldiers and horses. Under normal circumstances, they could indeed stir up a lot of trouble.

However, even if Taiping County has 200,000 soldiers and horses, what can it do? Behind Ding Ziyan, there are also 100,000 soldiers and horses!

Since Ning Fei knew that Taiping County had 200,000 soldiers and horses, how could he not be on guard?

Luoyun City was the first city encountered by the Taiping County troops after they came out of the mountains. It was also the largest city in western Yunzhou and was naturally a key defensive area.

These days, not only Taiping County is preparing for war, but Luoyun City is also not idle. A steady stream of weapons and troops are entering Luoyun City.

Just yesterday, a hundred thousand soldiers and horses had gathered in the entire Luoyun City.

Although it is still twice as many as the 200,000 troops in Taiping County, don't forget that he, Ding Ziyan, is the one defending the city!

Since ancient times, it has been generally acknowledged that the casualty ratio between the defenders and the attackers is one to three.

Although Taiping County has a large number of soldiers and horses, the military strength is far from reaching the scale of one to three.

With the 100,000 soldiers and horses at his disposal, Ding Ziyan couldn't imagine any possibility of losing.

"To be able to command 200,000 soldiers in a small county, I have to say, Jiang Yuan, you are really a man." Ding Ziyan muttered to himself, but he quickly clenched his fists.

"But unfortunately, the fate of the world has been decided. Even if you have 200,000 troops, you can't change the outcome!"

"Stay here forever!"

Ding Ziyan had a cruel smile on his face. Two hundred thousand soldiers and horses. If he could defeat two hundred thousand soldiers and horses, then how long would it take for him to become famous in the world?

I’m afraid that history books will record me in a significant way!

"Come on, I can't wait!"

……

At the same time, the location of the entrance to the mountain, no, for Jiang Yuan and others, it might be more reasonable to call it the exit from the mountain.

"Sir, there is news that a lot of soldiers have poured into Luoyun City in recent days. According to preliminary estimates, the number has reached 100,000!" Li Hu hurried over and looked at Jiang Yuan and said.

Jiang Yuan glanced nonchalantly at the mountain pass in the distance: "One hundred thousand troops? Well, in the first battle, we must scare them to death!"

"Pass on my military order. Fifty thousand cavalrymen will serve as the vanguard and rush to Luoyun City first. Seal the city gates and let no one out!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Kai on the side nodded, rode his horse and led 50,000 cavalrymen out of the mountain pass.

At the same time, Ding Ziyan, standing on the wall of Luoyun City, opened his eyes wide: "Fifty thousand cavalry?!"

"Fifty thousand? How is this possible? Where did Taiping County get so many war horses?"

However, despite being surprised, there was no fear in Ding Ziyan's eyes. With 50,000 cavalrymen, their combat effectiveness must be extremely strong, but could they attack the city?

I'm afraid it's difficult, and there is no general in the world who is willing to let the cavalry dismount to attack the city.

If we were fighting outside and saw these 50,000 cavalrymen, I would surrender without saying a word. But now, I want to see what these 50,000 cavalrymen can do!

"General, it seems that these cavalrymen are not here to attack the city." Several generals who came from other places spoke up behind Ding Ziyan.

"Yes, judging by their appearance, they seem to be planning to surround us."

Ding Ziyan sneered confidently, but didn't say anything. "Surround?" How could Ning Fei not have anticipated such a tactic?

The food and fodder accumulated in Luoyun City now is enough to feed everyone in the city for a year.

Although it is not a lot, it is enough. In a year, Ning Fei should have arrived with at least 200,000 border troops.

Can the 200,000 troops of Taiping County compete with the border troops of the same number in terms of combat effectiveness?

Absolutely no such possibility!

Among all the armies in the world, no one can match the border troops!

As the army of Taiping County gradually appeared before his eyes, Ding Ziyan's expression gradually became serious.

The infantry, huge numbers of infantry, seemed to have no end in sight.

"Pass on my military order, prepare for battle, take a step back, and the supervisory team will kill without mercy!" Ding Ziyan roared, clenching the spear in his hand.

At this moment, below, Jiang Yuan glanced at the defenders on the wall of Luoyun City.

"The display is indeed impressive, but why should I attack the city?" Jiang Yuan sneered and waved to the back.

"Pass my military order, mobilize the 300-meter cannons!"

After a while, with the help of horses, three hundred cannons were lined up in front of the gate of Luoyun City. The artillery, the latest army trained in Taiping County, was trained at the same time as the musketeers, and it has been two or three years now.

"Everyone, listen up! Do you see the military flag on the city wall? That's right, that T-shaped flag! Concentrate your firepower and fire!"

As soon as Jiang Yuan finished speaking, thousands of people behind the three hundred cannons immediately began to get busy.

Each cannon was manned by twenty men.

One person was in charge of aiming, one was responsible for raising and lowering the muzzle, five were responsible for carrying the shells, and three others were holding long swords as gunners. The remaining ten people were all holding muskets.

On top of the Luoyun City wall, Ding Ziyan looked at the cannons below with a puzzled look.

"What is this? Have you ever seen this thing?"

After pondering for a while, all the generals shook their heads.

"General, I don't know. I've never seen anything like this before. What on earth is this?"

"Look, this thing has a huge mouth. Could it be shooting crossbow bolts from inside?"

After some discussion, the generals still had no idea.

"Okay, no more talking, let's see what Jiang Yuan is going to do first." Ding Ziyan said softly.

After all, according to convention, there is always a verbal battle before the two armies go into battle.

Jiang Yuan had just started a rebellion, and he had to justify himself. After some empty talk, he said that he was following the will of heaven and had a legitimate reason for his expedition.

In full view of the crowd, with millions of people watching, Jiang Yuan slowly walked to the front of the cannon and drew the long sword from his waist.

"Ding Ziyan, I'll give you a moment to think about it. If you don't surrender, I'll kill you without mercy!"

After saying that, Jiang Yuan turned around and went straight back to the army without saying a word.

This scene made General Ding Ziyan and others look at each other in bewilderment.

What's the point?

They didn't even start the verbal battle, didn't even exchange greetings, and didn't even do the most basic thing of saying that they had a legitimate reason for doing so.

The first thing you say is, if you don’t surrender, you will be killed without mercy?

What the hell is this logic?

Ding Ziyan opened his mouth but said nothing in the end. He had fought in battles for half his life, but this was the first time he had met someone like Jiang Yuan.

When the two armies meet, they don't say a word and just give one minute (five minutes) to think about it. If they don't surrender, they will be killed without mercy?

No, what right do you have, Jiang Yuan?

I just can't understand it. I have an army of 100,000 behind me. Even if you, Jiang Yuan, have 200,000 soldiers and horses, you have to fight first. Why do you ask me whether I surrender or not right away?

Do you look down on the 100,000 troops behind me, or do you look down on me, Ding Ziyan?

"Jiang Yuan! You traitor, how dare you ask me to surrender? You should be the one surrendering!"

"Jiang Yuan, listen carefully! If you order your men to lay down their weapons now, I will petition the court to spare your life!"

After Ding Ziyan finished speaking, he was stunned for a while again. Below the city, Jiang Yuan was still sitting on his horse with a calm expression, and he had no intention of speaking in response.

"He didn't even respond. Could it be that he really wants to attack the city after one word?" Ding Ziyan looked at the army below in surprise.

There was a huge crowd, stretching as far as the eye could see. At the entrance to the mountain pass, one could still see countless people and horses pouring out.

But these, plus the previous 50,000 cavalry, only make about 100,000 people, and there should be tens of thousands more following behind.

In the blink of an eye, a word of time passed quietly, and a sneer appeared on Jiang Yuan's lips.

When he told the other party the time to surrender, he already knew that within a word, the other party would never surrender.

As for Jiang Yuan, he doesn't need the other party to surrender. Blood debt must be repaid with blood!

Ning Fei needs to pay back the debts for Chen Liu's death, the soldiers, guards, and spies that he killed in Taiping County that night!

Moreover, as Taiping County’s first battle, this battle must be won at all costs, otherwise Taiping County will face many difficulties in moving forward.

"Get ready!" Jiang Yuan raised the Emperor's Sword high in his hand, and then dropped it suddenly.

"fire!"

In an instant, a shocking sound rang out, as if countless thunders were roaring, or as if the gods were angry.

The powerful recoil of the artillery created a cloud of dust, and along with the dust, the shells flew towards the place where Ding Ziyan's flag was standing.

boom!

Boom boom boom!

Countless loud noises were heard, and as the shells hit the city wall one by one, soon the wall of Luoyun City could no longer withstand the bombardment, and the section that was bombarded was about to collapse.

Jiang Yuan raised his hand again: "Wang Jue, I order you to be the commander-in-chief and lead 3,000 cavalrymen to charge through the broken city wall!"

"Chen Qing, lead 50,000 infantrymen to attack the right half of the city wall!"

"Kong Xuan, you are responsible for the left half of the city wall!"

"Everyone else, listen up! After we take the city, leave no one alive!"