"Two Huai" from the Song Dynasty, generally refers to the lower Huaihe area, the Song Dynasty in northern and Jianghuai set up Huainan East Road and Huainan West Road, Huainan East Road is also known as Huai Zuo, Huainan West Road called Huai Right, Ming Taizu claimed Huai Right cloth clothes, indicating that he is an Anhui.≤ "≤ diǎn" ≤ small ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ diǎn �

Huai Zuo, refers to Yangzhou, Huai'an, Nantong, Yancheng this part of the northern region, including the northernmost Suqian and Lianyungang, of course, Suqian and Lianyungang living habits are more like the north, said the original official language, and the use of Wu language Jiangnan has obvious differences... In these cities, the most important thing is undoubtedly Yangzhou, but with the development of the Grand Canal, Huai'an is also increasing.

Caoyun and the salt industry is the two major economic pillars of the Ming Dynasty, there is a Ming Dynasty, Huai left is the supply of salt production in the country, Anhui is the leading grain production base, Jiangnan Province cotton textiles and other commodities also need to be concentrated to Huai'an, and then from the Grand Canal to Beijing, Huai'an thus became an important section of the Grand Canal waterway traffic diǎn, the Qing court here set up the Duongguan, the most intense security, even in the most intense security, even in the most intense security, even in the days of the Great Canal, Huai'an, the Qing court still set up a certain number of times.Tian saw Xiu led the first army of the Northern Expedition to attack Hefei, Kong Yide, Tan Tai led the main force to support, in order to prevent Huai'an loss, and specially sent more than 8,000 elite Qing army to strengthen the city defense.

These more than 8,000 Qing army was sent to several key points, such as the Qingjiangpu and Wujia piers adjacent to the canal, the main force of 5,000 people stationed in Huai'an City, plus Wang Wenkui's original people and horses, there are more than 7,000 people in the city's defense force, although less than Wang Jincai's troops, but also can not be underestimated.

There are also large-cap Qing army west of Huaihe, who may come to support at any time.If the breakthrough is not opened late, the Chu army will fall into an unfavorable situation.Wang Jin did not have much preparation time, and the attack began on the third day after sweeping the periphery according to diǎn.

Huai'an Province is in the mountains.It is a very strong city, nearly four walls are high and thick, the north of the city relies on the Yellow River and canals, and the important data of Qingjiangpu and Wujiadun form a horn, each other as a barrier, the south of the city has heavy soldiers guarded, artillery and other defensive equipment available... Huai'an city south of the city has a large number of slow hillsides, the mountain dǐng above the wall, can be high.If there is a large-caliber gun with sufficient range, it can be directly hit from the mountain dǐng to the city, and this terrain is unfavorable to the garrison, so the Qing army has no suspense, and the defense weighs diǎn in the south of the city.(The Yellow River in the Ming Dynasty took Huai into the sea and entered the sea from the current Jiangsu Province, which is also an integral part of the Grand Canal.))

Under the city, killing the sky.

After the Chu army, Wang Jincai's telescope slowly turned.

Cannons, stone cannons, wolf tooth beats, kilns, large iron pots that heat oil, and crossbows with a range far exceeding the fire.Countless flying stones, dense archers... It is clear from the telescope that although the Chu army has attacked the city several times, it has not effectively destroyed the defense system of the Qing army.Wang Wenkui was very well prepared, and no matter how much damage there was on the wall, it would soon be effectively replenished.There seems to be enough power.

This fight cannot be fought like this!

Unless there is a difference between the two sides.In general, the siege of the city is the most taboo and strong attack, because the defenders occupy the land.The casualties on the offensive side are certainly greater than the other side, and only after breaking the city can this loss be made back, once the attack fails, the heavy losses are difficult to find back in a short time.

"Come to the General."Wang Jincai collected the army, temporarily stopped the siege of the city, and ordered the commander of the 1st Cavalry Division to invite Zhaorong to discuss the military situation.

On the head of the city, the Qing army broke out with a cheer, pointing to the city under the constant scolding and ridicule, under the city, Chu army retreated as if it were retreating from the tide, the battle flag rolled back, and the dejected wounded soldiers helped each other, which looked very awkward.

"Worce", came a dense hoof sound, a team of four or five hundred riding Chu army cavalry from the oblique thorns, people like horses like dragons, armor bright, military majesty, the city's army was forced by their momentum, for a while silent.

Although the river is vertical and horizontal in the Jianghuai area, but now it is the winter dry water period, the general river cavalry can pass through the water, in order to cooperate with Wang Jincai's Northern Expedition II Army, Wang Kefan sent the newly formed cavalry first division also sent to act with him, in general, by Wang Jincai unified command, but She Zhaorong also has a great say, in case of war unfavorable, precious cavalry first division should also give priority to retreat.

“King, what?Is the city bad?I can still stare at you for three days, and make sure you are safe in three days, and then you can't say it.It was the time of the meal, and She Zhaorong sat down a lot, picked up a bowl of white rice, and ate a small dish of pickled vegetables in the corner of the table, and ate them, which was unusually sweet.

"This is chicken, specially prepared for you."The king put a plate of stew chicken in front of him.

“And that will not eat, and your pot will not be allowed to have just cooked too much meat.”She Zhaorong and his men are Huimin, have their own eating habits, all year round there are no very particular conditions in the army, but also do not want to eat Wang Jin only prepared vegetables, on a small plate of pickles eat two bowls of white rice.

“Three days is too tight, can you extend it for two days?”Wang Jinzhi ordered a dish of pickles to eat with She Zhaorong.

As much as possible, not insurance.The aid of the Tatar came quickly, and everything else said, the Tunzi of Fengyang Province came from Huaihe by boat, and I could not take him."In this era, people generally have a large amount of food, and the general is accustomed to "meal fighting rice, meat ten pounds", and Shen Zhaorong three or five in two, and then rubbing the stomach is still unfinished, it seems that only one half full.

"This . . . if it's only three days, I'm afraid it's too late to build equipment and dig the way."Wang Jin was silent, and the cavalry of Shen Zhaorong was responsible for covering the flanks, harassing and delaying the Qing army's reinforcements, but Huai'an was close to the Grand Canal and the Yellow River, and the Qing army came by boat, and She Zhaorong could not be intercepted.

“Why are you a dead-brainer?Why do you have to fight in the city of Annan?”Shen Zhaorong said disdainfully: "Without a hammer, you can't smash walnuts, we should eat persimmons?"The old lady eats persimmons, picks soft pinch, why don't you hit the North City?"

“The south of the city is easy to attack and guard...” Wang Jincai explained.

"The Tatars are not fools, you know that the South City is good to fight, and they keep it tight, it is better to hit the North City."The narcissist interrupted him.

"North City..." Wang Jin only hesitated: "Northern city is close to Qingjiangpu and Wujia pier, it may be attacked on three sides."

“Then clean up the river!”The word diǎn wakes the dreamer.(Unfinished.