Warlords: Conquer the world from the county magistrate

Chapter 181: The Troops Arrive at Ganxi City

The Nanshan army is swift and after defeating Liu Hui, their next target is naturally Liu Wei.

After a day's rest, the troops headed towards Ganxi Liuwei.

It took the Seventh and Eighth Divisions two days to reach Ganxi City. When they surrounded Ganxi City, Yang Wei was still a little confused.

"What's going on? Aren't the enemies attacking Liu Hui? Why are they suddenly coming to Ganxi?" Yang Wei looked incredulous.

One of his division commanders immediately advised: "Commander, the enemy is coming aggressively, we must be prepared for defense."

"Yes, yes, Commander Luo, the defense of the city wall is left to you. You must stop the enemy." Yang Wei was thrown into disarray by the arrival of the Nanshan Army.

What he was good at was governing a region, and his military strategy depended entirely on the bravery of his commanders.

Although Commander Luo was helpless, he also promised: "Don't worry, Commander, leave the defense of the city to me. With me here, I will not let the troops outside the city enter easily."

Yang Wei saved his life to Commander Luo. In order to repay the favor, Commander Luo has been working for Yang Wei all these years, loyally and wholeheartedly.

Commander Luo deployed 2,000 men on each of the four city walls. He also set up four blocking positions from the city center to the city walls, each with 2,000 men.

Yang Wei had a total of 20,000 troops, with 4,000 left. Two thousand were deployed outside the command center, and the remaining two thousand were placed near the east gate.

Outside the eastern city of Ganxi, in the temporary command post, Li Weiling said to Du Feiyun with a smile: "Commander Du, let's make the same arrangements as when we attacked Nankang."

"Okay." Du Feiyun had no objection to this.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, the Seventh Division's position outside the east city used mortars to bombard the city wall, while the Seventh Division also bombarded the north city wall.

Facing the bombardment, Division Commander Luo behind the city wall decisively ordered: "Send a company to block the city gate to prevent the enemy from shelling the city gate."

"Tell the brothers on the city wall to avoid the bombardment. At the same time, send a message to the other three city walls and tell them to defend against the bombardment."

Commander Luo couldn't help but feel somewhat fortunate that he did not arrange all 2,000 men on the city wall, but only put 1,000 men up.

Li Weiling observed the city gate with a telescope for a while and couldn't help but sigh: "Nanchuan is located in a remote place in the southwest, but the city wall and gate are well built."

"Commander, Nanchuan is not a remote place. It was an important grain-producing area in ancient times. If it weren't for the chaos in Nanchuan in recent years, it would not be as dilapidated as it is now." The chief of staff retorted.

Hearing this, Li Weiling couldn't help but smile: "That's right, the good Nanchuan Province has been ruined by these people."

Seeing that the city gate was also covered with iron sheets, Li Weiling did not send out a commando team to blow up the city gate. Instead, he directly ordered: "Let the artillery aim at the city gate and blow it up."

After the messenger delivered the order, several gunners immediately tested their positions and adjusted their gun muzzles. After they were ready, they fired several rounds at the city gate.

Although several large holes were blown in the city gate, it did not collapse.

"Damn it, they actually blocked the city gate." Li Weiling said angrily after observing with a telescope for a while.

After venting for a while, Li Weiling realized that with the current firepower, he could not think of blasting open the city walls and gates for the time being.

It was rare to see Li Weiling so angry. After laughing for a while, the chief of staff stepped forward and advised: "Division Commander, don't worry, the artillery will arrive tomorrow."

"With heavy artillery, it's very easy to blast open the city gate."

Only after being comforted by the chief of staff did Li Weiling give up. He launched several attacks on the city that day, but to no avail.

Du Feiyun in the north of the city was in a similar situation. After a whole afternoon, there was no progress in the siege.

In Ganxi City, on the first day of defending the city, the city was safe and sound, which gave Commander Luo more confidence in defending the city.

After arriving at the headquarters to report today's battle situation, Yang Wei said to Division Commander Luo: "Old Luo, the Chief of Staff has contacted reinforcements. As long as we hold on for a month, we will be able to win."

"Don't worry, Commander. I have the confidence that we can hold out for a month." Commander Luo assured, patting his chest.

Although the enemy's attack today is fierce and their equipment is inferior to that of the enemy, they still have the tall city walls. According to the intensity of the enemy's siege today, they will have no problem holding out for a month.

On the second day, after breakfast, Li Weiling did not immediately arrange for the troops to attack the city. Instead, he asked the chief of staff, "When will the artillery arrive?"

"Don't worry, Commander. The artillery will arrive at the city of Ganxi before noon," replied the chief of staff.

Knowing the arrival time of the artillery, Li Weiling immediately arranged his troops to continue the siege.

Even if you rely on artillery, ordinary siege methods must keep up, otherwise the enemy will be alerted and prepared, and there will inevitably be setbacks after blasting open the city wall.

Although the Gansu Army was blocked by the city and was in a dominant position, it still suffered many casualties under the attack of the Nanchuan Army.

Looking at the corpses and wounded soldiers being carried down from the top of the city wall, Commander Luo looked very unhappy.

The division chief of staff said worriedly: "Division commander, if this continues, I'm afraid that in less than a month, we will not have many soldiers who can fight."

Yesterday alone, no less than five hundred soldiers were killed or wounded. This morning alone, five hundred soldiers were killed on the east city wall.

"From the second-line positions in the west and south of the city, transfer a thousand men each to the east city to defend Ganxi City first." Commander Luo gritted his teeth.

"If it really doesn't work, there are still many young and strong people in the city. If we train them temporarily, they will be able to defend the city."

Commander Luo only cares about whether he can defend the city, and he doesn't care much about the people in the city.

The division chief of staff sighed helplessly: "Yes, division commander, I will arrange it right away and transfer the troops from the south and west of the city to the east of the city."

The chief of staff could understand Commander Luo's thoughts. If they could defend the city, they would still have wealth and glory. If they couldn't, who knew what they would face.

Thinking in this way, what happens to the people in the city becomes unimportant.

At the Seventh Division headquarters outside the city, the chief of staff came to Li Weiling excitedly and said, "Commander, the artillery has arrived."

"Okay." Li Weiling looked happy.

Throughout the Battle of Nanchuan, the artillery was always on the road and finally caught up in the final battle.

"Let the siege troops withdraw and rest. After lunch, at 1 pm, the artillery will launch an artillery attack on Ganxi City."

The chief of staff's face turned serious: "Yes, commander."

As the order was conveyed, all troops took the time to rest, while the logistics department began to make fire and cook.

At 12:30 in the afternoon, the artillery staff came to the division headquarters and reported: "Division Commander, the artillery positions have been arranged, the attack targets have been calibrated, and they can open fire at any time. Please give your instructions."

"At exactly one o'clock in the afternoon, fire at the city wall on time." Li Weiling said with a happy face.

After the troops were equipped with heavy artillery, except for the occasional firing of a few shots during exercises, they had not yet been used on the battlefield. Li Weiling was also very much looking forward to the power of the heavy artillery.

The artillery staff saluted and said, "Yes, division commander."

After returning to the position, the artillery staff conveyed Li Weiling's order, and the artillery was ready for shelling.

"Get ready, fire." When it was exactly one o'clock in the afternoon, the artillery commander immediately gave the order.