On Beishan Fort.
Wu Nian looked up at the Mongolian camp that was gradually taking shape. He saw craftsmen removing parts from the large baggage vehicles and then assembling them into siege vehicles.
Of course, the huge siege engine cannot be pushed up the mountain. They are just parts when they leave the city and are not assembled until they arrive at the place.
Wu Nian looked at the types of siege vehicles. There was a well car that was as high as the city wall. It was a two-wheeled vehicle, like a square well. Archers could stand above it to make up for the lack of space on the siege side. Highly disadvantaged.
There is a ladder truck, which is a chariot with a two-section ladder. After operating the mechanism, the ladder can be set up on the city wall at a 45-degree angle. The defenders on the city couldn't push away this kind of ladder truck.
There is also a wooden chariot with a huge shield built in front of the car. Soldiers can hide behind the wooden chariot to move forward.
Wu Nian was silent for a moment, holding his left hand tightly on the handle of the knife.
The city wall was a weapon used by the Han people to deal with the northern peoples, but the Han people also mastered the skills of breaking down the city wall.
The northern nation is no longer just a nation on horseback, no longer only has cavalry, but also heavy infantry and heavy siege equipment.
It became this behemoth in front of me.
Mongolian and Yuan Empire.
If the Mongols only had cavalry and used simple ladders, it would be much easier to deal with.
"Brothers. Fight against the Mongolians, even if we are defending the city. We actually don't have much advantage. Defending the city is the last resistance. Only we have a large number of soldiers and militia, relying on the mountains, bows and arrows, and our Legs. Fighting guerrillas with the Mongols is the road to success."
Wu Nian took a deep breath and said in a deep voice to Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng on his left and right.
Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng both looked ugly.
Compared to the Mongolian and Yuan warriors in front of them who were armed to the teeth, the last time Zhu Erha seemed like child's play. The last victory was really hard-won.
The victory was achieved through showing weakness, feigning surrender, and sneak attacks in tunnel warfare.
This time it was a head-to-head contest.
Even Wang Gui and Zhang Sheng were like this, let alone the elite soldiers and militia on the city wall. Fortunately, the elite soldiers have a strong willpower supporting them.
Of course the militiamen with strong willpower were also very strong, but those with weak willpower were already trembling all over and wanted to lie down and pretend to be dead before starting the fight.
"Come in. Let's arrange the garrison tasks." Wu Nian greeted Wang Gui and Zhang said, and the three of them entered the city gate building together and sat down in a formation.
"Although it is impossible. But we have to guard against the Mongolian people attacking Beishan Fort at night. My plan is. You two will guard at night, one in the first half of the night and the other in the middle of the night. Use the militia. Let the elite soldiers fully rest in order to deal with the battle during the day. .”
Wu Nian sat on the small bench, looked up at the two people on his left and said in a deep voice.
I have only heard of attacks on the camp at night, but not on the city.
But the Meng Yuan people were too powerful and had to be on guard.
Every elite soldier is precious, and of course they cannot be kept on vigil.
"Yes." Wang Gui and Zhang responded simply.
Time passed quickly and it soon became dark. Wu Nian had already made a bed in the city gate building and was going to sleep. But before going to bed, he still walked out of the city gate and, accompanied by Wang Gui, inspected the city wall.
One after another, the militiamen stood on the city wall, standing in the cold wind, holding simple weapons such as spears in their hands, without any armor or jackets.
They are either determined or timid.
The eyes that looked at Wu Nian were either respectful or fearful.
"Brothers, there is ginger soup in the kitchen in the barracks. If anyone feels cold, you can tell the flag officer leading you to have ginger soup made."
"If anyone catches cold or has a fever, they must report it in time. In addition, no one is allowed to leave their post without authorization and must keep an eye on them energetically."
"We must not only guard against sneak attacks by the Mongolians outside the city, but also guard against spies leaving the city."
Wu Nian walked past a famous militiaman, his voice was very loud, and he took the trouble to tell him what he should pay attention to over and over again.
He first walked east to the corner, then turned back and walked west to the corner, and finally returned to the city gate tower.
"Leave it to you." Before entering the city gate tower to sleep, Wu Nian turned to look at Wang Gui and said in a deep voice.
"Don't worry, sir. I will keep a close eye on you." Wang Gui took a deep breath, bent down and said in a deep voice.
"No. It's for us, for Beishan Fort, and for Yanhan." Wu Nian shook his head and said.
"Yes." Wang Gui shuddered, then yelled with all his strength.
"Yes." Wu Nian nodded, opened the door and walked in. Two domestic slaves in the building immediately came up, took off Wu Nian's armor, prepared hot water, and soaked Wu Nian's feet.
After soaking his feet, Wu Nian rolled up the quilt and fell asleep.
Early the next morning, Wu Nian woke up to the sound of Mongolian war drums and horns.
After Wu Nian opened his eyes, he immediately said to a slave next to him: "Let Zhang Sheng tell the soldiers not to panic. This is the rally order of the Meng Yuan people. It will take some time for them to launch the siege. Soldiers stepped up. Eat. The elite soldiers eat first, and the militiamen follow."
"Besides. Get me breakfast."
"Yes." The house slave responded with a panicked look on his face. Wu Nian washed his face, ate breakfast leisurely, and then, being served by two domestic slaves, he dressed neatly and walked out of the city gate tower with his left hand holding the handle of the knife at his waist, and stood on the city wall.
"Sir." He shouted in the middle of the night. He came to Wu Nian with two dark circles under his eyes and a haggard look on his face.
"Go to sleep. I'm here." Wu Nian said.
"Yes." Zhang Sheng responded, and after clasping his fists and saluting, he went down the city wall and into the military building.
Wu Nian raised his head and looked forward. The Mongolian people's camp has been opened, and the siege trucks have been pushed out, including four well trucks, four ladder trucks, and four wooden curtain trucks.
After the siege vehicles were arranged in order, a black war horse carrying a Mongolian warrior general came out, followed by about a thousand Mongolian warriors.
Wu Nian glanced around and found that about 50% of the soldiers were wearing heavy armor.
The armor coverage rate is frighteningly high.
"If I have these armors, plus elite soldiers and militia, give me time to train. Huh." Wu Nian shook his head and got rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind.
He looked back at the soldiers around him, put his right hand on the handle of the knife at his waist, pulled out a brand new steel knife, and shouted: "Brothers, fight to the death and never retreat."
"Fight to the death and never retreat!!!"
The fighting will of the elite soldiers was much stronger, and they immediately raised their weapons and let out a loud roar in conjunction with Wu Nian.
bring it on.
Mongolian people.
Even if it is really a ghost, I will kill him.
Wu Nian held his head high and stared straight ahead, fearless.
