After Yuan Shao took over, Ye City began to expand continuously. The original city wall was not torn down, but became the inner city. Although it is not as strong as the outer city, it has advantages. The siege equipment from the outside cannot be deployed inside the city.

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Therefore, after seeing the city being breached, Gao Gan, Shen Pei and others quickly retreated towards the inner city, hoping to use the narrow terrain in the city to block the Guanzhong Army's attack.

However, the outer city has been destroyed and the morale of the army has been shattered. At this moment, it is not easy to gather troops and horses in the chaos and rely on the inner city to block the powerful Guanzhong Army.

"Ye City has been destroyed. If you don't surrender now, when will we wait!?"

"The Lord has an order. Anyone who kneels down and surrenders will not be killed. Anyone without a weapon will not be killed. Old, young, women and children will not be killed. Anyone who disobeys the order will be executed!" Under the chaotic night, the general galloped his horse through the streets and alleys.

When Chen Mo entered the city at this time, the first order he issued was not to kill the enemy, but to protect the people. When the city was broken, it was also the time when the soldiers were most vulnerable to killing. During the siege, Pao Ze suffered casualties and the anger accumulated in his heart needed to be vented.

Throughout the ages, many famous generals would indulge their soldiers in killing after breaking the city. This was also a way to stabilize people's hearts. Not only the distant ones, but also the nearby ones. When Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, he massacred many county towns.

Let’s not evaluate it from a moral point of view, but in terms of military morale, this move is very effective, because during the massacre of the city, except for the food and grass needed by the army, everything else that was grabbed belongs to the individual, and it is also a disguised reward.

, But what is the result? According to the information obtained by Chen Mo, Xuzhou is still very repulsive to Cao Cao. Guangling is still in the hands of the Chen family. On the surface, it is to defend Cao Cao from Jiangdong's invasion, but in fact, the Chen family basically listens to Guangling.

Adjust the state of not listening to propaganda.

Even putting aside these gains and losses, Chen Mo was very disgusted with using the common people to vent their anger on the soldiers. It was precisely because of this that the city Chen Mo captured could basically ensure the integrity of the people's livelihood. Although it was difficult to attack the city,

, but after the capture, the governance was quite smooth. From Hedong to Bingzhou and then to Guanzhong, Chen Mo did this. Is it effective... The Central Plains has been devastated by war, but Guanzhong is gradually booming in population. Although it is worth

In troubled times, the people in Guanzhong can be said to have the easiest and most prosperous life compared to people in other parts of the Central Plains.

These generals who were responsible for delivering orders were galloping back and forth in the city to issue orders, and these military orders could not only be heard by the officers in Guanzhong, but also by the stubborn Jizhou army and the people of Jizhou in the city.

Most people are huddled at home and dare not go out. The most miserable people in wars are always the people. The messages from the Guanzhong generals in the city made these people relieved, but they did not relax their vigilance. After all, this was just an order. Now those people

Whether the red-eyed Guanzhong soldiers can accept the order is still open to question.

Not to mention the Yecheng defenders who had begun to collapse in the city. Once the city was broken, the morale that had been boosted completely collapsed as the city was breached. Many people saw the Guanzhong Army coming and immediately abandoned their weapons and asked to surrender. Some people also abandoned their weapons and surrendered.

The people panicked and followed the instructions of the trumpet, retreating to the inner city to continue their defense.

There were fires in many places, and the chaotic fighting lasted until dawn, and then gradually stopped.

When Chen Mo entered the city, sporadic fighting could be heard in the distance, and black smoke from the burned-out houses was scattered in all directions of the city, but the war was over.

"Lord, our soldiers have occupied important places such as the city walls, granaries, and treasuries. However, the senior officials and Shen Pei led the remaining troops to retreat to the inner city. We have no siege equipment and cannot attack the city for a while." Zhang Ji led the army.

A group of generals came to Chen Mo to return their orders.

"It's good to be able to break the city. The general has been fighting for a day and a night. He must be tired. Go back and rest first. I will handle the affairs in the city properly." Chen Mo said with a smile as he walked.

"Here!" Zhang Ji agreed and bowed to leave.

Soon, Gao Shun led the soldiers from the trapped camp to find Chen Mo.

"The last general, Gao Shun, is here to take charge!" Gao Shun came to Chen Mo and bowed before him.

Chen Mo felt a little distressed when he looked at the fallen soldiers whose bodies were mixed with blood and mud and had dried up. Although the city was successfully broken in this battle, the damage to the trapped camp was also the most serious.

He took two steps forward, helped Gao Shun up and said, "This battle can be won because of the contribution of the general and the soldiers trapped in the camp. Please take the soldiers down to rest. I have ordered the kitchen workers to prepare broth for the soldiers. You are full."

Go to sleep again, in this battle, the first achievement is to fall into the camp!"

"Thank you, Lord!" Gao Shun and the other soldiers trapped in the camp saluted Chen Mo.

"Go." Chen Mo hugged Gao Shun and said, "The trapped camp has suffered serious damage this time. Please make up for it as soon as possible. You can choose the officers and soldiers of the three armies."

"Here!" Gao Shun stepped in and saluted, then left with the soldiers trapped in the camp.

Many soldiers around looked at the soldiers in the trapped camp with envy. After this battle, the soldiers in the trapped camp had to be promoted to a general at the level of a military lord at least, but they were just envious. After all, the merit of the trapped camp was paid for with their lives.

, entered the enemy city alone, fought a bloody path under the encirclement and suppression of the enemy, and opened the city gate for the army. This is not something that just any army can do. The first achievement of breaking the city and falling into the camp is well deserved.

Arrangements were made for the siege soldiers to go and rest, and the army outside the city began to enter the city. The royal palace of Yecheng was in the inner city. If the inner city was not lowered, the city of Yecheng would not be completely conquered.

Along the way, Chen Mo arranged for the soldiers to either rest or inspect the city, or to besiege the inner city. He arranged everything in an orderly manner. With tens of thousands of people under command, Chen Mo was now skilled at mobilizing them without any stagnation. At the same time, the city fell

The army was also disbanded and reorganized by Chen Mo, and people were selected to serve as commanders, corps commanders and even team leaders. These positions were not filled by Guanzhong officers and men, but were directly selected from the surrendered army. Invisibly, they also served as the defenders of Ye City.

Jun was calmed down and would return home immediately, but at least there wouldn't be too much trouble.

After doing all this, Chen Mo began to check the inner city. Failure to capture the inner city was a problem. However, the granaries and treasuries in Yecheng were now in the hands of Lu Bu. There should not be much food and grass in the inner city, so Chen Mo did not attack immediately.

Moreover, the environment in the city is not suitable for a strong attack. There are residential buildings outside the inner city wall. It is difficult to use large-scale siege equipment here. There is no need to think about cloud ladders and wells. Even ordinary ladders can only attack through those few roads.

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Standing on the watchtower of the city wall, Chen Mo looked down at the inner city in the distance. After a while, Xun You came with a few people.

"Lord, the city has begun to stabilize the people, and the remaining Jizhou troops have also been cleared." Xun You said with a smile.

"Who are these people..." Chen Mo turned around and looked at the people behind Xun You, wondering.

"I would like to introduce you to you. This is Xun Chen, a famous scholar in Yingchuan, and also my uncle." Xun You invited the person behind him to come out and said with a smile.

"It turns out to be Mr. Youruo. When Ciming Gong was alive, I often heard about him. I wanted to pay him a visit at the beginning. Unfortunately, the situation changed and I only met Mr. Youruo ten years later." Chen Mo nodded slightly. Xunchen was also a hero of the Xun family.

"I have admired the name of General for a long time, but I only regret that I have no chance to meet him." Xun Chen smiled and introduced sideways: "These few are all defenders of Yecheng. They are willing to join me and join the general."

Chen Mo smiled and nodded to these people. If Xun Chen was willing to come here five years ago, Chen Mo would definitely throw himself on the couch to welcome him. But now he is in a desperate situation. Although Chen Mo treats him with courtesy, he is not too polite.

Great enthusiasm, after all, I needed talents at the beginning, but now with Chen Mo's power, the territory is getting bigger and bigger, and talents come to Chen Mo. The situation is different, and the attitude will naturally be different.

"You guys came at the right time. Now the outer city of Ye City has been destroyed, but the inner city is still under the control of the Yuan family. But I don't know how many soldiers, horses and food are left in the inner city?" Chen Mo took everyone back to the government office.

, asked with a smile.

"Most of the inner city is where Yecheng's aristocratic families and wealthy families gather. In addition, the imperial palace is also located in the inner city. The imperial palace imitated Luoyang in the past, with Sili Xiaoweibu, Yulin Military Xiaowei and the five schools of the Northern Army, with a total of 6,000 people.

, in addition to the 1,200 soldiers under the command of the guards, as well as the troops and private soldiers of the famous families who fled into the city, there are at least 20,000 people in the inner city now." A general replied with some restraint.

I have no choice but to be demoted and lack confidence, especially when facing Chen Mo, the master of Guanzhong. Chen Mo's majesty is not only the aura displayed by him, but more importantly, his outstanding military exploits. In the Battle of Makino, he won with less and defeated more.

Yuan Shao had just defeated the famous Jizhou generals Han Qiong and Zhang He in Chaoge not long ago. It only took five days to break through such a fortified city as Yecheng. The momentum brought by this illustrious military power made these surrendered generals somewhat incompetent in front of Chen Mo.

The feeling of not being able to lift my head up.

"What about the food and grass?" Chen Mo asked.

"Yecheng's grain and grass are mostly stored in the north of the city, and are now occupied by the lord." Xun Chen quickly found his position and explained to Chen Mo with a smile: "However, there should be some grain stored in the palace, plus the major families

The stored grain, if taken out, can last for some time."

Chen Mo nodded. This is a relatively ideal result, but in fact it is not certain whether all these things can be taken out. After all, there are eunuchs in the palace, and major aristocratic families also have their own families to support. It is impossible to take out all of them.

The food and grass were brought out, and the outer city was destroyed. The army was in a state of despair and helplessness, which would not last long.

"Mr. Youruo, now that the outer city has been destroyed and the inner city has been cut off from food and grass, I wonder if it is possible to persuade the defenders in the city to surrender?" Chen Mo looked at Xun Chen and asked: "After all, if there is another war in this city, the victims will eventually be.

Or the people of Yecheng. Among these people, there should be the families, wives and children of the officers and soldiers in the city, right? If you can avoid fighting, then don’t fight."

"This is exactly why we are here. Master, do you still remember Zhang Wei?" a general said with a smile.

"Remember." Chen Mo nodded. He always had a good memory. How could he not recognize the person he had just fought with not long ago.

"This man is now the guard of the west gate of the inner city, and he has long been willing to serve the lord."

"I see." Chen Mo nodded and said, "I would like to trouble you all to tell him that if he can help me attack the inner city, he can be granted the title of Marquis of the Pass and be promoted to one level."
Chapter completed!