In the current situation, in terms of military strength, Ma Jun used defense to attack and was not completely at a disadvantage. But what is uncomfortable is that being attacked from both sides has some impact on military morale.
Some people had deserted and wanted to take off their military uniforms and hide in the homes of ordinary people in the city. However, most of them were ruthlessly dealt with by Jun Zheng.
"put!"
It was Lu Yida who gave the order to attack first.
Following his command, the bed slaves launched in unison from a safe distance. The thick arrows penetrated powerfully into the wall stacks and shot up to the top of the city. The catapult also threw up large rocks and smashed them against the city head. This wave of powerful attacks made the sergeants at the top of the city unable to lift their heads. From time to time, someone screamed in pain.
At the same time, three thousand fine cavalry took the opportunity to dispatch and formed several formations about a hundred steps away from the city wall.
Whoosh...
The intensive sound of string strings provides a harmonious accompaniment between the attacks of bed slaves and catapults.
"Fight back!"
Ma Jun finally stood up and knocked an archer on the butt with the back of his knife. Indeed, being suppressed by firepower like this is really uncomfortable.
There was no choice, the archers had to stand up straight, not daring to retreat at all, and drew their bows.
puff!
There were still people who were shot down by arrows coming from the city before the arrows were fired.
"put!"
Finally, there was a wave of arrows on the city in response.
But at this time, the infantry had formed a formation, passed the elite cavalry team, and gradually approached the moat.
"Stop! Wait until they get closer before releasing them!"
Ma Jun decisively gave the order again. Such long-distance shooting has insufficient accuracy and limited effect. It is really a waste.
"Brothers, today I, Ma Jun, vow to advance and retreat together with you all!"
At the same time, he did not forget to stabilize his military morale.
He also saw the current situation clearly. Although the enemy's offensive was fierce, he was in danger and could not be defeated instantly. He estimated that after Lin Zhijing's three blows, there would also be problems such as insufficient arrows. The battle must be fought closer.
For a moment, the city was silent.
Ma Jun and all the soldiers were crouching behind the city wall, looking through the crenellations at everything below.
In less than a moment, Lin Zhijing's former infantry had stepped across the moat and arrived at the bottom of the city. The ladder was being set up again, and there were people trying to get close to the high suspension bridge and cut the iron cables with their swords.
"Brothers, kill!"
Ma Jun raised his sword and shouted loudly.
Then, the soldiers lying at the top of the city all poked their heads out. Rolling stones, boiling water, and arrows all went towards the city to greet them.
ah--
Naturally, the screams sounded one after another.
This was a tough battle without any chance. Soldiers kept climbing up the tall ladders, but in the end they were all killed by the defenders at the top of the city.
Under the city wall, corpses soon piled up like a mountain, and blood mixed with the river and flowed downward for a long time.
After half a stick of incense, the gong sounded, and the first wave of attacks was declared a failure. The ladder was lowered, and the infantry slowly retreated with red eyes.
Ma Jun was also killed with blood all over his face. Just now, several enemy troops rushed to the top of the city. Fortunately, he was very powerful and killed them all.
But no matter what, they still won this defensive battle.
"Oh oh oh……"
The soldiers who were relieved of the pressure also roared with joy.
A rough estimate shows that after this wave of attack and defense, the enemy's side suffered over a thousand casualties, while the own side suffered only three to four hundred casualties.
"Brothers, take a rest and build up your strength. I expect the enemy will come to attack again, but we won't let them succeed!"
Ma Jun stood at the top of the city, looking at the retreating enemy troops, and slapped them hard.
"Report, general, east gate, the enemy is attacking again!"
But, where can he stop?
