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Chapter 7 The Battle of Changshe (2)

While the Yellow Turban bandits were repelled at the South Gate, the battles at the North Gate, East Gate and West Gate also ended one after another.

The siege campaign of the Yellow Turban bandits ended in failure.

Seeing that he failed to capture Changshe, Bocai was not discouraged, because his military advantage was still huge. Even if these people were not strong in fighting ability individually, they could still fight well-trained officers and soldiers together.

After repairing all night, Bocai once again asked the generals of the four gates to continue attacking Changshe City.

After receiving the order, Yang Sen, the Yellow Turban general outside the south gate, immediately launched the siege.

Zhu Jun, who was defending the city, also followed the commander's army to defend the city.

Wang Kai rested for the night and his physical strength has recovered.

Facing the second wave of offensive from the Yellow Turban bandits, Wang Kai skillfully picked up his spear and started killing the enemy, while Qin Qiong once again defended a large area with one person.

After being unable to attack for a long time, the sky turned dark again, and Yang Sen had no choice but to order the troops to retreat.

On the third day, the Yellow Turban bandits' siege momentum weakened even more, because these Yellow Turban bandits who took up arms to rebel were not professional soldiers. Seeing that the official army's defense was very tenacious, they began to relax.

After that, the Yellow Turban bandits continued to attack for half a month. In the end, it was difficult to even get close to the city wall because these rebellious Yellow Turban bandits had no intention of fighting anymore.

When Qu Shuaibo saw that the Yellow Turban soldiers under his command were feeling war-weary, he had to order a halt to the siege, because if he insisted on going his own way, I was afraid that the Yellow Turban soldiers would immediately fall apart.

Although he ordered to stop the siege, Bo Cai still asked his Yellow Turban soldiers to surround Changshe City, because if he surrounded the main force of the official army, the Yellow Turban Army in other places could act more freely.

Besides, when Huangfu Song in Changshe City saw on the city tower that the Yellow Turban Bandits were no longer attacking the city but instead besieging Changshe City, he worriedly said to Zhu Jun beside him: "Gongwei, the Yellow Turban Bandits are surrounding our army. I'm afraid. People in other places will suffer."

"Yizhen, the military strength gap between us and the Yellow Turban bandits is too big. Even if we break out, we can't save the people. Now we can only hope that the local wealthy families can recruit troops to protect themselves." Hearing this, Huangfu Song sighed repeatedly.

At the same time, Wang Kai and Qin Qiong also came to the city wall.

Looking at the endless Yellow Turban camp surrounding Changshe City, Wang Kai sighed: "When our army was trapped in Changshe City, the people in other places must have been living like a year!"

"My lord, the Yellow Turbans are powerful. If we can defeat them in one battle, we will be able to save all the people from the fire and water."

"It depends on the battle, let me think about it."

'I remember that the battle of Changshe was Huangfu Song's victory with fire. If he could find an opportunity to use fire attack, he would definitely be able to defeat the Yellow Turban.' Thinking of this, Wang Kai said to Qin Qiong: "Uncle Bao, do you think it's right? Will the Yellow Turbans’ fire attack be effective?”

"Fire attack?" After saying that, Qin Qiong turned around and observed the Yellow Turban Bandits' camp carefully, and then replied: "My lord, although the Yellow Turban Bandits' camp is not particularly tight, if you want to use fire attack, it is It is very difficult, because the Yellow Turban camps are not far or close to each other, so even if we use fire attacks, we will only burn down a few tents at most."

After hearing Qin Qiong's words, Wang Kai was speechless because his military level was not particularly high and he only knew a little bit about it.

At this moment, General Shi Zhangchao appeared behind Wang Kai and Qin Qiong and said: "Fire attack? If the time is right, it is indeed a rare and good strategy."

Suddenly hearing Zhang Chao's voice, Wang Kai and Qin Qiong immediately turned around and saluted Zhang Chao.

Zhang Chao waved his hand and then replied: "Xinhao, do you have a specific implementation plan for the fire attack strategy you just mentioned?"

"Replying to Zhang Changshi, the distance between the Yellow Turban camps is just right. At this time, it is difficult for fire attacks to achieve good results."

"That's it! Then I'll make a note of it for now, and I'll give it to General Huangfu and General Zhu when the time comes."

Hearing this, Wang Kai didn't know what to do, because he thought that Zhang Chao was planning to make suggestions to Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun in his own name. In this case, he would not be able to obtain military honors.

Besides, Zhang Chao suddenly stopped talking when he saw Wang Kai. Then he remembered that he had something to ask Wang Kai, so he continued: "Xinhao, I have some grain and grass accounts that I need you to help me handle. Please come with me."

After replying with a promise, Wang Kai followed Zhang Chao and left the tower first, while Qin Qiong continued to stay on the tower.

After helping Zhang Chao handle the food and grass accounts, Zhang Chao immediately asked Wang Kai to return to the tower and continue to defend the city. Because the soldiers in the city suffered a lot of casualties after the battle, having one more person to defend the city would make the city defense more stable.

The Yellow Turban Army's Bocai tribe and the main forces of the official army, Huangfu Song's tribe and Zhu Jun's tribe, remained in a stalemate in Changshe City for another month and a half. The weather turned hotter and entered midsummer.

As the weather got hotter and hotter, the soldiers of the Yellow Turban bandits began to spontaneously form camps based on grass.

At this time, Huangfu Song also summoned Zhu Jun, Zhang Chao and others to discuss strategies to defeat the enemy in the city, because they had been besieged in Changshe City for more than two months. If they still couldn't find a way to defeat the Yellow Turbans, what was waiting for them would be The consequences of dismissal.

After discussing for a while at the meeting, Zhang Chao suddenly said: "General Huangfu, General Zhu, I know someone who has a plan to defeat the Yellow Turban."

"Oh? Who does Zhang Changshi want to recommend?" Huangfu Song asked.

"Back to General Huangfu, this person is Wang Kai, a subordinate recruited by my subordinates."

"In that case, let Wang Kai come to the hall to discuss the matter."

Following Huangfu Song's order, personal guards soon came to summon Wang Kai to enter the hall.

Wang Kai learned that Huangfu Song had summoned him. Although he didn't know why, he still left with his guards.

Before leaving, Wang Kai asked Qin Qiong to stay where he was.

After following the guards into the lobby, they saw General Huangfu Song from the left, General Zhu Jun from the right, Commander Shi Zhangchao, and the lieutenants from the fifth school of the Northern Army.

When he suddenly met his immediate superiors, Wang Kai did not show any signs of cowardice, because he was fearless after having experienced the hardships of the battlefield.

Seeing Wang Kai's courage, Huangfu Song immediately stroked his beard and asked, "Are you Zhang Changshi's subordinate Wang Kai?"

"Returning to General Huangfu, my subordinate is indeed Wang Kai."

"Very good. Just now Zhang Changshi recommended you and said that you have a strategy to defeat the Yellow Turban. Please tell me and listen!"

Seeing Huangfu Song say this, Wang Kai was stunned because he didn't expect Zhang Chao to recommend him.

Wang Kai, who quickly came to his senses, continued: "As General Huangfu said, my subordinates believe that the only way to defeat the Yellow Turban bandits is to use fire attack tactics."

After hearing this, Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun both became thoughtful.

Immediately afterwards, Huangfu Song said: "Pass my military order and order the detective horses to go out of the city to inquire about the situation of the Yellow Turban camp."

After saying that, Huangfu Song turned to Wang Kai and said: "Wang Kai, right! If we can defeat the Yellow Turban, I will report it to Your Majesty, and you should be the first to take the lead!"

"General Huangfu's words are serious. My contribution is in no way inferior to that of the generals here."
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