Zhao Min's determination to take Changsha City is obvious.
At any cost, no matter how many people are killed or injured.
In fact, this is also one of the reasons why Zhang Wuji appointed Zhao Min as marshal.
In war, no one survives.
This is not only a test of the courage of the lower-level soldiers, but also a test of the ability of the upper-level leaders to withstand pressure.
Take the current situation for example.
In the recent sieges, the death rate of the Ming army was much higher than that of the Wei army in Changsha.
If Zhang Wuji were the commander-in-chief in such a battle, he would probably not be able to bear the pressure. Facing the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and the casualties of his soldiers, if the commander-in-chief's ability to withstand pressure was not good, then all the previous efforts would be in vain.
With Zhao Min as the commander-in-chief, the pressure would be much less. After all, she was a Mongolian, and the life and death of the Ming army soldiers did not cause much psychological pressure on her. When facing the mountains of corpses and seas of blood of her own soldiers, she could grit her teeth and order to continue the attack, but it was a different story for Zhang Wuji when facing these things.
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The sky was getting light, and a not-so-bright red sun was gradually rising.
Zhao Min stared at the red sun for a few seconds and said, "It's been a whole night, but it's a pity that there hasn't been much progress."
Wang Baobao on the side said: "Even if there is not much progress, Zhang Wuji and the others have not been driven down from the top of the city by Zhu Wenzhen. As long as we hold on to this breath, the opportunity will always be ours. But if we let go, I am afraid we will never be able to organize such a large offensive again."
Zhao Min smiled and said, "Of course we can't let this temper go. I said it last night. Either we take Changsha and capture Zhu Yuanzhang alive, or we all die."
"Order the soldiers to continue the attack, do not stop for a moment, and make sure to fight with all your strength."
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On the top of the city wall, Zhang Wuji and others had been fighting for a whole night. Fortunately, they were all top-notch masters, otherwise, even if they were not hacked to death, they would have been exhausted to death.
"Sir, it's been a night, and we don't seem to have made any progress."
Zhang Wuji took a breath and said, "No progress? I don't think so. At least we are still standing on the top of Changsha City. As long as we hold on, things will not be over."
Zhou Zhiruo on the side said: "My dear, our army suffered heavy casualties last night. If it continues like this, is it really okay?"
Zhang Wuji said: "Of course it is related, but there will always be casualties in war. I let Min'er be the commander-in-chief so that she can withstand the pressure. If it were me, I would have ordered a withdrawal long ago because I could not bear the casualties of the soldiers."
Zhou Zhiruo seemed to understand something: "My dear, what you mean is that Zhao Min is a Mongolian, and she can withstand the pressure brought by the endless casualties."
Zhang Wuji smiled bitterly: "Yes, that's the truth. However, you are not allowed to say it in front of Min'er, otherwise she will think that I am plotting against her."
Zhao Linger, who was not far away, said: "So what if she was scheming? Those who died in recent times were all our people. Her three Doyan guards didn't suffer any casualties."
"If the death of our people can still put any pressure on her, a Mongolian, then I look down on her too much."
After hearing this, Zhang Wuji said seriously: "Sister, don't ever say such things again. If Min'er hears it, she might think too much."
Zhao Linger smiled and said, "Don't worry, sir, I know what I'm doing."
"Even if my sister Min'er heard it, she wouldn't be able to find any fault with me."
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Zhao Min really couldn't find any fault with Zhao Linger.
After all, what Zhao Linger said was right, and Zhang Wuji had already said this himself just now.
Zhao Min really didn't care about the life and death of the Ming army soldiers. At this moment, she only had to be responsible for Zhang Wuji. As for the lives of others, she didn't care much, because war is inherently fatal, especially this kind of war for the world. The life and death of a group of small people, and the life and death of tens of thousands of soldiers, if compared with the final achievement, are so insignificant.
Inside the city, Zhu Wenzhen came to Zhu Yuanzhang again and said, "Uncle, Changsha City is still in our hands. After a whole night of fighting, Zhang Wuji has just gained a foothold on the top of the city wall."
"What a pity, we really lack masters like Zhang Wuji. We haven't gained any advantage in a whole night."
"However, after last night, plus the recent battles, the Ming army has suffered tens of thousands of casualties. Victory or defeat depends on this one. But right now, we are still on the defensive. It is already difficult to remain undefeated. If we want to win, it will be difficult to do so."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Wen Zheng, just say whatever you want to say. Now that things have come to this, I can give up anything."
Zhu Wenzhen said: "Then please ask my uncle to mobilize the garrisons around Changsha City. I want the garrisons around Changsha City to attack the Ming army outside the city, and then we will rush forward together. If we win, the world will belong to our Zhu family. If we lose, we will be heroes again in eighteen years."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Wen Zheng, you want to fight to the death."
Zhu Wen Zheng said: "That's right, it's time to fight to the death. Otherwise, if the war continues like this for another day and night, I can't guarantee what will happen. It's always better to fight while we still have the strength to fight."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Okay, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't dare to fight, it's just that I'm not sure about the timing. Since you said you want to fight to the death, then let's fight."
"Tang He, you go out of Changsha from the north gate. We still have tens of thousands of soldiers around Changsha. I order you to launch a general attack on the Ming army outside the city before noon today. As long as you start the attack, I will also start a counterattack. The life-and-death battle between you and Zhang Wuji will be decided today. Either he dies or I die."
After taking a deep breath, Tang He said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do it right away. The world will definitely belong to our Great Wei. Zhang Wuji is just a cult leader. He is no match for us."
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Tang He left the city to mobilize troops.
Zhao Min outside the city also gradually felt a sense of crisis.
This war has dragged on for too long. All the capable generals on our side are still fighting desperately with the Wei army on the city wall. If our army outside the city is attacked at this time, the consequences may be disastrous. It is possible that all the achievements of this southward march will be burned to ashes. If that result really happens, then with the current strength of the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that it will not be able to move south again within three to five years.
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