The sun that fell to the west turned into a big egg yolk. There was a faint blush, shining weakly. The cold wind whirled, making hoarse whimpering, as if crying in the middle of the night.

Several chassis on the city wall had collapsed under the bombardment of artillery. The towers and corners behind them were already full of arrows, just like the rice fields harvested after autumn.

The blood under my feet condensed into a thick layer, becoming more slippery in the cold air, and when I stepped on it, I made a "puff" and "puff" sound...

Blood was still flowing slowly like sewage, soaking down the gaps in the city walls, and then condensed. Under the setting sun, this thousand-year-old ancient city was like blood.

Under Kaifeng City, the snow had been trampled into mud, revealing the dark soil, and the ground was filled with shocking reddish-brown colors. There were also corpses that were not too late to be taken back, lying on the cold ground in various twisted postures. Broken blades and guns were scattered all over the ground, and the broken military flags were still floating alone in the wind.

During this most recent day of tough battle, both sides suffered heavy casualties. Especially during the general attack, the fierce attacks displayed by the dead army tore through the city defense several times, and the truly fearless aura. The spirit of desperation that was one after another was chilling.

Even the elite Manchu warriors were disappointed when facing such life-and-death attacks.

After all, relying on the advantages of city defense and careful preparation, we finally endured this bloody first day.

If you continue to fight like this, let alone hold on for a month, even after half a month, Kaifeng will not be able to provide any war-free soldiers.

Especially when the army was about to retreat, hundreds of letters were shot up.

"Down from the city for three days, no chickens and dogs will be left behind."

A few numbers have fully demonstrated Li Si's murderous aura.

If I can't conquer Kaifeng within three days, I will never attack again. If I take Kaifeng within three days, I will slaughter the city.

Massacre of the city has always been the act of the barbarians and is also a great deterrent to the defensive side. The Manchus have used this trick several times, and for hundreds of years, I have never heard of Han people using this trick.

Of course, Li Si could not keep the chickens and dogs slaughtered in Kaifeng, and this was not the style of the army to die. Everyone knew who the so-called massacre was targeted: it was to massacre the military forces that had resisted the army to die, whether it was the Manchu braided soldiers who were regarded as mortal enemies by the army to die, or the new affiliated army that Li Si had been fighting for and disintegrating.

As long as Kaifeng City is broken, no surrender will be accepted and an indiscriminate massacre will be carried out.

Throughout the entire era of cold weapons, few hostile sides fought to the point where they were invincible. Before the fundamental turning point, the number of casualties exceeded the limit that the morale of the troops could bear, and the outcome was already divided. In an era when the number of troops was still an extremely important factor, the victorious side was mostly to disband or recruit the enemy's team, and there were very few cases of real indiscriminate massacres. However, the intimidation made by Li Si was completely different from the collective killing of prisoners in history, because the army to die had expressed extremely clearly that it would not accept any form of surrender, and there was no such thing as the so-called prisoners. Before the enemy was completely wiped out, the army to die would not stop all military operations.

Even if the city is broken, there are no surrendered troops, only enemies.

This is completely a vow that never ends. Moreover, it was made by a person like Li Si, and no one would be skeptical of this naked threat.

The attack on the first day was so brave. If you could not take Kaifeng within three days, of course, it would not be possible that the army to die would really "around". But this was already gambled with all the glory of the army to die. For this gamble, the army to die would definitely go all out.

The troops who go to the death behind him have already begun to assemble. At the latest, there is still one day. At this time tomorrow night, the troops who go to the death will use all their strength to make a desperate bet...

Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, Kaifeng will face a storm attack, and everyone has a different answer in their hearts.

"This is a blackmail!" Luo Jinxiu understood in her heart.

This was Li Si's method, and he used his reputation as a military blackmail to fight for victory in every battle. This was done simply to disintegrate the fighting spirit and morale of the new affiliated army and give a huge shadow in the hearts of the guards.

It is obvious that Li Si’s blackmail tactics have indeed had some effect.

Negative voices have appeared within the New Army and even the Han Army, even Luo Jinxiu's confidants have also suggested something, either explicitly or secretly.

The combat effectiveness of the army to die is nothing, but the strength of Kaifeng cannot be underestimated. Even if the army to die is to attack, it will have to pay a very heavy price.

The fall of Kaifeng is an inevitable matter. The difference is only a matter of time. Especially the army to die in the north is crossing the Yellow River, which is as smooth as a road, and the vanguard has appeared near the northern city of Kaifeng, truly achieving all-round encirclement.

Under such circumstances, Kaifeng's future is even darker, but it would be a joke to take Kaifeng within three days.

Even if it will not fall within three days, what about ten days? What about one month? If there is no foreign aid, it will be defeated by the dead army sooner or later.

The matter of being in trouble is not the army outside, but the people inside.

Since the beginning of the Kaifeng War, there has been a crack between the Manchu Braided Soldiers and the Han people of the New Army, who are deeply guarding against each other. Especially when the attack on the dead army is the most intense, the defense line of the New Army was first broken, and another exclusive leader was attacked by the New Army. Although Luo Jinxiu "fairly" used methods to temporarily suppress this matter, the discord in the hearts of everyone was difficult to cover up.

During today's daytime attack, the young soldiers who were burning together did not appear, and the legendary fire thunder carts that could open the city gate did not appear. Many people did not go to the death to fight and still had some strength. The following attack will definitely be shown without mercy.

No matter how fierce Li Si used, it was Luo Jinxiu's expectation, and the only thing that made people restless was behind him.

If the army to die really does not intend to accept any form of surrender, there is no need to put this "three-day" time limit. The reason why Li Si did this was simply to use strong military pressure to promote internal strife in Kaifeng.

Especially what worried Luo Jinxiu was that there were nails arranged in advance by the army to die in the city, or that the new affiliated army had already contacted Li Si.

Given the attitude of the army to the death to treat the Manchus, the Manchu soldiers in the city must have fought bloody battles with the army to the end. It is also because of the attitude and practice of the army toward the new army toward the new army that these new army see hope. Since the city is no longer defended, the only chance to survive is to contact the army toward the outside, and cooperate with the inside and outside...

This internal threat is the most deadly.

The war is at a high point, and no one is worried that the new affiliated army will suddenly turn against each other. If there is such a nightmare situation, no one will have the chance to survive in the city.

It is better to eliminate the crisis before it breaks out.

Luo Jinxiu had already planned to gather the middle and senior officers in the new affiliated army. He took the opportunity to capture them in one go and imprison them collectively. As for who is suspected and who is not suspected, he can no longer care about so much.

First capture the officers of the new affiliated army and then appoint people from the Han army flag to go down. At least there is no need to be so trembling and dangerous.

"Call the Qianzheng of the New Affiliated Army, the generals..." Several Manchu geniuses collectively made this suggestion, one by one without any concealment: "Kill them all, and the Manchu soldiers will command these people..."

The mutual distrust between Manchu and Han has evolved to the point where we need to meet each other.

The room was crowded with Manchurian leaders and leaders, and they had long noticed the New Army's ready to move.

Those new affiliated troops can surrender, but after surrender, they transform into teams of troops to die. But so many Manchus cannot surrender. Because whether they are war or surrender, they will face bloody blows from troops to die. It is better to sacrifice their lives. Perhaps there will be some miracle.

Luo Jinxiu's eyebrows jumped and she decisively rejected the bloody approach: "No, you can only control it, you cannot kill it. I have to decide here."

"Okay, follow the arrangements of Lord Superintendent."

After all, Luo Jinxiu is not a man, and she is reluctant to take action against the new subordinates. But when it is time to take action, who can take care of life and death?

As long as this night goes by, you can clean up those unstable guys inside the New Affiliated Army...

...

Situ Qianzhong, the martial arts in the fourth year of Chongzhen, was once the military applause in Ningshanwei, Shanxi. When Li Chuang's army swept, they followed everyone. Unexpectedly, Li Zicheng, who was like a strong wind, came and went faster. Without even the dragon throne in Beijing, he was chased by the Manchus. The Chuang army retreated all the way, and Situ Fu was like many people, and by the way he threw himself under the Manchus' flag.

Later, he followed Duoduo and stayed in Kaifeng to become a local army, and became a Qianhu Adult.

To be honest, this Qianhuo made a very comfortable job. With the help of the next group of old Shanxi brothers, the new recruits were not high-profile. While holding military pay, they could also eat some empty quotas.

What is unexpected is that Duoduo was defeated so thoroughly. It took only a few days to fight to Kaifeng.

According to the old brothers below, it is better to just surrender the army to die. It is better to just surrender the army to die than to work hard for the Tartars. In recent years, I have been able to make enough food and drink for the rest of my life and wait for death. I took advantage of the war to die and I will not be able to fight for the Tartars. I will be able to save face and be fatter. I will no longer have to put my head on my belt and work hard for the Tartars. This activity of licking blood from the blade is the most unreliable. I may be sure when I will become a ghost under the knife, and I will die in a foreign land less likely to see?

"The brothers saw the crazy spirit of the army that went to the death during the day, have you seen it?" Situ Qianzhong was very worried, worried about himself, and also worried about the old brothers under his command. As for the new recruits gathered from all over the country, get out of the way, those people are just goods to die: "You can't defend Kaifeng City. Even if you can defend today, you can't say it tomorrow. What about the day after tomorrow? There must be times when you break through... Brothers have followed me for so many years and have done a lot of surrender to this and that. Although you haven't gotten rich and powerful, your brothers' wallets should be full, right?"

The old brothers below followed along, officers from all over the world. Although they had not done anything grand in recent years, their wallets were really bulging. Everyone has been old brothers for so many years, so there is no need to hide these. They said with a smile: "Brother Situ takes care of brothers. None of us have ever lost. We have always eaten thick and drunk oil. Everyone is thinking about Brother Situ's good things..."

"Don't talk about these unhealthy words. Brothers help me, and I have taken a lot of benefits." Situ Qianzhong's face turned up and took a big mouthful of rice wine on the table: "The current situation is here. I want to hear the opinions of my brothers, whether to fight or surrender, everyone will give me a correct word."

Because they are all old brothers for many years. This topic that seems to be extremely rebellious was so easy to say, no one felt surprised.

When everyone was called, they realized this topic that could not be avoided.

"I think I am bragging. I will definitely not be able to get off the attack in three days, but only ten days... I will definitely be defeated... at most half a month." The attack on the attack was so fierce that it was really not empty-handed. The people of Wuyang rushed up, and the momentum alone would not be able to stop it: "Anyway, we are used to surrendering, so we don't care about surrendering more. But I'm afraid that the army of Wuyang will turn against each other and refuse to recognize others at that time, and we really have to kill a family and a dog without leaving anybody..."

"This is easy to deal with." Situ Qianzhong said: "There are so many people in the city, who has not done anything good? Contact a few people and will rebel against the Tartars at that time. This is called righteousness, not surrender. There are also our own brothers on the city. It is not difficult to shoot letters to the soldiers who go to the death outside. Anyway, that's what I mean. If everyone disagrees, they will pretend that I have not said anything."

"Okay, we think so too. After working hard for so many years, we can't end up losing everything."

"I think it's OK. If the army to die can really come in, we will rebel in it... and make righteousness. Then we won't fight for any official position. I will put the bed and go back to my hometown, and no one will give me any life."

"That's the truth. After working hard for so many years, I finally saved up a few ingots of silver. I can't work here for the Tartars. I have to have a life to make money..."

"Agree, don't talk about whether the army to die can be in. The situation in this city is not good. The Tartars must have smelled something, and the look of looking at people is wrong." Situ Qianzhong also knew the thoughts of these old brothers: "I'm afraid that the Tartars will attack us first. Taking advantage of these days, everyone should quickly contact more brothers who can trust. Whether it is the Tartars or the army to die, we will not be a fucking man. As long as we have the opportunity, we will part and go back to our hometown to enjoy our happiness..."

"Brother, brother," the brother who was watching outside rushed in hurriedly, and he was not breathing evenly: "The Tartars asked the eldest brother to discuss matters..."

"How many people have come?" When did the Tartars discuss with the New Army? They have the final say in what matters? They suddenly made this happen at this critical moment. Who knows where to sing? People can't help but think about it.

"A messenger, followed by more than a hundred braided soldiers."

"Okay, just say I'll arrive later." Situ Qianzhong's face was even more unkind: "I see there's something wrong with it..."

These veterans all saw that things were unusual, and some people had even thought of many things they didn’t dare to think about. Fortunately, everyone here was their own people, so they could just say whatever they thought: “Brother, there must be something here…”

"Well, I guess the Tartars are going to attack us."

"what to do?"

These guys have all seen the storm. Although they were very worried, they did not know the pros and cons of the new recruits. Although they knew that there was something bad about it, Situ Qianzhong had to go.

If the Tartars were looking for excuses to find it, the military charges would be lost.

"It seems that it will definitely not work if you don't go." Situ Qianzhong took a deep breath, his figure seemed to be a little taller, and his tone was much calmer: "Brothers, please hurry up and call on people and make all preparations. If something is wrong, it will start to make trouble immediately."

"Also, try to contact more people. You can't leave your swords and guns. You can't put down your weapons when you come. Do you understand?" Situ Qianzhong Qianwan told: "If you help me, the Tartars may have a turnaround. If my brothers are soft, everyone will have to finish playing. If I don't come back, don't divide the little gold and silver under my table. That's all my family..."

“We know how to do it.”

"I'm very relieved." Although Situ Qianzhong was still 120 people worried, he could only let go. When things got to this point, the only thing he could rely on was these old brothers. As long as they could make trouble, the Tartars might not dare to really kill themselves.

This is unusual at the critical moment. If the new affiliated army starts to make trouble, Kaifeng City will definitely not be able to defend it, which is just a matter of time. Once the dead army comes in, the Tartars will not end up well.

These new affiliated officers who were summoned all had similar ideas to Situ Qianzhong. Those soldiers who could not fall in troubled times had no keen sense of smell? They had long noticed that the smell was not good.

Even if there is something wrong, the Tartars will start first. Who will let the initiative be in the hands of others? Everyone can only deal with it passively.

Many guys who are also Qian Zong are not as brave as Situ Qianzhong, and they carry a lot of personal soldiers with them.

"Is it useless to bring people here?" Situ Qianzhong secretly cursed these careless guys: "They don't let idle people wait in at all. No matter how many people they bring, they have to stare outside."

It's true.

The guards of Han troops did not allow anyone to bring their followers in at all, and drove them far away like ducks.

Although these followers can't get in, they dare not stay away and try to get closer.
To be continued...