1011 Di Chen’s Crusade on West Chu (1/2)

Chapter 1011 – Di Chen's Crusade on West Chu

On the flagship canopy, Yu Dayou saw the looks of the enemies clearly through a telescope, grinning, ”A bunch of little girls that have not been to a real war, unable to handle it just like that.”

”All troops listen up, fire at Danang City!” Yu Dayou gave the order.

Danang City's east wall was less than 400 meters away from the pier, and it was still within the range of the cannons. With the order, the cannons fired once more.

'Hong! Hong! Hong!'

Steel cannonballs drew a beautiful arc in the air; it was like an iron fist smashing onto the green brick city walls, breaking it into pieces.

The stone pieces flew at the defending troops like a bullet rain.

In less than half an hour, cracks formed all around the seemingly impenetrable war, like that of a spiderweb. Some places caved in and looked like they were going to collapse.

”Aim at the cave in portions, concentrate the fire, and blow apart a portion of the city wall.” Yu Dayou ordered.

Instantly, the cannon fire was like meteors crashing down from the sky, striking right at the city wall. The city wall shook like it was experiencing an earthquake, quavering.

'Kachi!'

The army flag that was placed up on the city wall was hit by a cannonball and broke into two.

On the city wall, the 3rd legion of the Haiphong City waited solemnly. Fan Tianming's brows were locked tight, and he was really solemn. He consoled the soldiers while he ordered for them to counterattack.

Naturally, cannon technology was not something that only Great Xia had. Haiphong City had that too. However, their industry structure was not as advanced as that of Great Xia, and they could not produce it on a large scale.

There were 30 cannons placed on the Danang City wall, similarly shooting out cannon fire. They struck out at the enemy ships, causing huge splashes.

'Hong! Hong! Hong!'

As they shot from above, although the Danang City cannons were not as many as that of Yashan Squadron, it still caused huge problems. In the blink of an eye, three turreted warships were hit and slowly sank.

There were numerous people who were struck by the cannonballs.

However, as the port was too small, the 40 turreted warships of the 1st division were lined up closely together. As long as the enemy cannoneers were not stupid, they could easily hit them.

Yu Dayou gave them the order to fight to the death, so no one dared to back off. Braving the city wall cannon fire, they shot back. Even if their warships were paralyzed, as long as the ship had not sunk, they continued to fire back.

The enemy's viciousness made the defending troops of Haiphong City feel a shiver run down their spines.

”What a bunch of people playing with their lives!”

Fan Tianming saw that they were about to lose the city wall, so he helplessly started planning for the troops to flee from the city walls to have a final battle with the enemy within the city.

He did not believe that the enemy's squadron could win against the 3rd legion on land.

'Huala~~~'

At this very moment, a huge explosion spread out from the south city wall. Under the successive cannon fire, there was finally a portion of the wall that collapsed.

All of a sudden, dust and smoke rose up.

Soldiers that were standing at that portion of the city wall screamed as they fell from above. Then they were buried in rock. Obviously, they were not going to survive.

With that, Danang City was broken into.

”Flee!” Fan Tianming did not hesitate, and he led troops to leave the city wall.

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Seeing the city wall collapse, Yu Dayou finally gave out a relieved expression. He had kept his head.

Next would depend on the army.

Along with the subordinate marine forces building a disembarkment point on the pier, the 2nd legion of the Guards Legion Corps and the 2nd legion of the City Protection Legion moved into the port and swiftly gathered up.

Since Danang City was an important point to attack, Baiqi would obviously arrange army troops to follow.

The moment the city walls collapsed, the fate of the 3rd legion of Haiphong City was determined. Next was a pointless struggle, as their fates were not in their hands.

”Charge!”

Huo Qubing led the cavalry to blow open a path, braving the smoke and fire and charging into the city. Even in the alleys of the city, the Guards Legion Corps soldiers feared nothing.

With their exquisite riding skills, they would engage in slaughter.

”Kill!”

Mu Guiying led her troops and followed behind.

A huge and bloody battle started within the city. The civilians all hid in their homes and did not dare to come out.

This slaughter lasted for a full day and night.

Although the Haiphong City legion possessed strong mental strength, their ability was not enough, and they were forced back. In the night, Fan Tianming tried to flee through the back but fell into Huo Qubing's trap.

Who knew that apart from the cavalry that charged into the city, Huo Qubing had hid two Cavalry Divisions outside of the city to keep a look out and to wipe out the remaining enemy troops?

In the morning of the second day, Danang City welcomed a new master. Along with Danang City falling, Great Xia had obtained their first strategic point in Annan.

Based on the commander's arrangement, Mu Guiying would defend Danang City, while Huo Qubing would go down south to attack the other cities along with the Yashan Squadron to take down the south of Annan.