Generally speaking, the city gate is the most closely guarded place in a city.

The same was true for Hanzhong City.

Unfortunately, the Ming army's attack on the front line at this time put too much pressure on the Qing army, which forced Shang Kexi to mobilize some troops originally stationed at the city gate to reinforce the city.

And the just-right fire made the Qing army even more desperate.

Not only do they have to put out the fire, but they also have to maintain order in the city.

This gave the Ming army a chance to sneak into the city.

They are all the most elite soldiers under Li Dingguo, and they know very well when to do what.

But they first need to solve a problem - the huge rock blocking the city gate.

These stones were brought to the Qing army to block the door.

Generally speaking, experienced city guards will not order the city gate to be blocked, because this means there is no possibility of escaping and can only defend to the death.

Shang Kexi's experience but made such a decision can only show that he believes that the situation has broken to a certain extent.

The Ming army had a limited number of people, so it was impossible to remove all the stones blocked in front of the city gates. So they decided to choose one as a breakthrough.

In the end, they chose Nancheng.

Perhaps it was because there were the largest number of Ming troops outside the southern city.

Although the stones were heavy, since the Qing army could be moved there, the Ming army could naturally move them away.

Perhaps because it was dark under the light, the Qing army did not notice the Ming army's actions at the beginning.

But when they discovered it, they immediately launched a siege.

Shang Kexi knew very well what it meant to break the city gate.

Hanzhong City is like a big jar, and it is naturally fine if it is covered tightly. But if a hole is broken, the wine in the jar will be completely finished.

No matter what, the Ming army cannot be allowed to open the south gate!

Shang Kexi gave an order, and a large number of Qing soldiers surged from the horse road on the city.

Their number was several times that of the Ming army, and they surrounded the Ming army.

The Ming army now has no way out, only fight to the death.

I don't know who shouted loudly first, and then hundreds of thunders were thrown out from the Ming army formation and smashed towards the Qing army.

Because the Qing army stations were too dense, there was no time to dodge.

The power of the Death Thunder exploded was extremely huge, and it instantly exploded more than ten people in the range.

The sounds exploded, accompanied by the wailing and exclaiming of Qing soldiers, and the atmosphere was extremely strange.

Of course this is just an appetizer, and the main course is still at the back.

After rushing out the Qing army formation with the sky-shaking thunder, the Ming army rushed in immediately.

The Park Knife in their hands whistled and the wind was blowing, and each stroke of the sword would definitely lead to a Qing soldier.

At this moment, the Qing soldiers completely lost the desire to fight and actually fled in all directions.

Seeing this, Shang Kexi was furious and ordered the military and legal team to behead the fleeing soldiers immediately.

After killing dozens of people in the formation, the situation was finally under control.

The Qing soldiers no longer ran away but turned their heads to fight the Ming army.

The scene became a little anxious for a moment. Although the Ming army's individual combat capability was strong, the number of people was not as large as the Qing army. Moreover, the Qing army kept coming to reinforce, so it was obvious that Shang Kexi wanted to use the wheel battle to consume the Ming army's physical strength to drag them down.

It's just that the idea is beautiful, the reality is cruel.

When a large number of soldiers rushed to the Nancheng Gate to deal with the surprise attack on the Ming army, Zeng Ying ordered the Ming army outside the city to launch the most fierce offensive against the city.

Yuan Zongdi and Tian Jianxiu also invested their troops together.

For a time, the Ming army was in a state of turmoil.

The Qing army above the city was gradually unable to hold on.

They have been under great pressure and are gritting their teeth and holding on.

Now that Shang Kexi has transferred a large part of the troops, how can they still resist?

Gradually, the Ming soldiers climbed up to the city through the ladder and fought fiercely with the Qing soldiers.

"Dog Tartars, die!"

Tiezhu, a Ming soldier from Hanzhong, roared.

He knew very well that the people in the city were treated like pigs and dogs by the Tartars, and today he would avenge his fellow villagers.

Although there were many Qing soldiers on the top of the city, no one dared to step forward and forcefully attack by the momentum brought by the iron pillar.

It was this moment of opportunity that allowed more Ming soldiers to climb to the top of the city.

At this moment, the Qing army woke up as if they were dreaming, and they drew their swords and rushed over with screams.

After all, they still have an advantage in numbers and want to drive the Ming army that has already climbed to the city.

However, the Ming soldiers were very united, forming formations with each other to cover up without giving the Qing army an opportunity to take advantage of.

Shang Ke was so happy that he was about to vomit blood.

The backyard was on fire at the front of the city, which was a sign that the city was about to break out.

But as the commander of the first army, he could only grit his teeth and command the battle.

"Turn the muzzle to the south city gate!"

After hesitation, Shang Kexi made a decision.

His personal soldiers gasped.

"Prince, are you trying?"

"What nonsense? Do you understand what I said?"

Shang Kexi glared at his personal soldiers fiercely.

He was now angry, and he didn't expect that his personal soldiers would dare to question him.

The personal soldiers were startled by Shang Kexi's cannibalistic eyes and quickly sent an order.

The cannons on the head of Hanzhong City are very bulky, and it is not easy to turn them in a direction.

But the Qing army at the top of the city was very large after all, and after all, it finally aimed its gun at the inner gate of the southern city.

Now the Ming army in the city is difficult to distinguish between the Qing army, and it is natural that it is difficult to distinguish between the enemy and us when fired artillery.

Shang Kexi obviously had given up on the Qing army blocking the inner gates of the southern city.

The gunner's expression was very serious.

Many of these soldiers under the city were familiar robes. If this gun was taken down, both the Ming and Qing soldiers would have to be crushed to pieces.

But they have to do that.

First, this is a military order issued by Shang Kexi.

Secondly, if they choose a dead object between the robe and themselves, they would rather choose the robe.

If we cannot suppress the Ming army in the city in time, they will not be able to survive if the Hanzhong City defeats them.

If you die, you will not die. I will not blame them.

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After the first wave of pioneers rushed into Hanzhong City from the tunnel, the Qing army discovered the tunnel exit and directly filled the soil and blocked it.

The second group of Ming soldiers discovered this when they arrived at the exit and had to return and retreat.

This was naturally within Li Dingguo's expectations.

He didn't expect to transport all tens of thousands of people into Hanzhong City.

If he can really do this, it can only prove that Shang Kexi is a stupid pig.

But it is obviously not.

He responded in time and blocked the tunnel's exit.

But Li Dingguo believed that the soldiers who infiltrated Hanzhong were enough to cause trouble for the Tartars.

Even if they cannot achieve their established goals, opening the city gate directly can distract the Tatars and create opportunities for friendly forces on the front battlefield.

Li Dingguo is not a person who is greedy for merit.

As long as he can finally win Hanzhong, he doesn't care who has more and less credit.

This is the first and most critical battle of the Northern Expedition. Winning must be given to the court and the people.

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Chapter completed!