Chapter 914: Li Daitao is stiff
A few hours later, when the Liang army generals on the tower of Hulao Pass saw the huge convoy of more than 300 stone-throwing vehicles below the tower, everyone was stunned and looked like they couldn't accept it.
"How could this happen? How could the coalition still have so many catapults?"
"Our army has killed and injured so many soldiers. Is it just a useless effort?"
For a time, a feeling of grief, anger and despair spread among the generals of the Liang Army, and even the morale of ordinary soldiers was greatly affected.
In fact, this is not to blame for their glassy heart. You must know that in order to destroy the slinging convoy this time, the Liang army paid a heavy price of 22,000 killed in battle, abandoning 8,000 troops, and a total loss of 30,000 troops.
After finally destroying 80% of the coalition's catapults, the coalition launched more than 300 catapults in the blink of an eye. So what's the point of their previous sacrifices?
"What exactly is going on?"
All the generals of the Liang Army were full of doubts about this. After all, after such a long battle, both sides almost knew the basics.
The reason why the coalition forces were able to force Li Shimin to lead the troops out of the border was because they had a huge number of more than 500 catapults and completely suppressed the 200 catapults on the city tower, forcing the Liang army defending the city to no longer be able to hold on.
If the coalition forces had extra catapults, they would have definitely used them in previous sieges. After all, that would also reduce the casualties suffered by the coalition forces during the siege.
The coalition did not do this, which proved that the coalition did not have more catapults, but where did these catapults come from now?
Everyone was extremely confused about this, and even Li Shimin frowned. Then a strange color flashed in his eyes, and he smiled bitterly: "I'm afraid our army fell into Qin Hao's trick."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
In fact, not only the coalition forces were shocked, but also the coalition generals who had just experienced a great battle were shocked when they saw so many catapults being delivered.
Ma Chao, who was wrapped in bandages, looked at Qin Hao like a good baby and asked: "Leader, what is going on?"
The reason why Ma Chao became the top ten generals of Longmen was because he took the initiative to fight for it. Qin Hao also agreed that Ma Chao would join the ranks of the ten generals of Longmen because he could activate the "Five Tigers Breaking the Ultimate" after joining.
The battle that just ended was far more difficult than expected for Ma Chao. His opponent Liang Shitai was not very well-known in the Liang Army, but he pushed Ma Chao into danger several times.
If Ma Chao hadn't been lucky enough to break through before the battle, he would have died under Liang Shitai's hammer. But even if he broke through, Ma Chao still couldn't defeat Liang Shitai, but he finally had no hindrance.
As soon as Ma Chao asked this question, the other generals also looked at Qin Hao expectantly, and Qin Hao smiled lightly and explained: "It's very simple, of the five hundred catapults, two hundred were actually secretly switched. "
The generals immediately looked at Xue Rengui. After all, he was the leader of this battle and it was impossible not to know.
Under the sharp gazes, even Xue Rengui couldn't help but feel a little numb. Then he bit the bullet and smiled bitterly: "That's right, two hundred of the catapult convoys we guard are just empty shells."
"I see……"
Zhao Yun showed a look of astonishment and said with a wry smile: "I was just telling you that when we were attacking the city yesterday, why was there always a catapult between every two but not used? It turned out to be a lie!"
"Since we are luring the enemy, why not secretly transfer all the five hundred catapults?"
Ma Chao asked doubtfully, and this was also the question in the minds of most of the other generals. After all, there would be no loss if they all dropped their bags!
"If they are all fake, Li Shimin will definitely be able to tell, and naturally he will not dare to leave the city easily."
Xue Rengui looked at the generals and explained unhurriedly: "How can you catch a big fish without spending a little money? That's why I propose this Li Dai Tao Zang plan to your lord."
"Wonderful, this plan not only lured Li Shimin out, but also reduced the loss of the catapult. The most important thing is that it will not affect future sieges. It is simply killing three birds with one stone."
Huang Zhong's eyes were full of admiration, but then he said: "It would be unreasonable to even hide it from me and others like Pao Ze."
"Yeah yeah……"
The generals agreed one after another, and Xue Rengui explained with a wry smile: "If we knew that the catapult behind us was fake, how could everyone work so hard to kill the enemy? If the generals don't use all their strength, how can every soldier be brave?"
The generals pondered for a moment and found that it did make sense. Seeing that Xue Rengui had taken this detail into consideration, the generals couldn't help but admire Xue Rengui, while the princes only had envy in their eyes.
Xue Rengui looks loyal and honest, but in fact he is very thoughtful. Not only is he proficient in troop formation, but he is also good at strategy. He is simply the second in vain.
Some princes thought this in their minds, but they ignored Xue Rengui's military power. You must know that Xue Rengui has already been promoted to the God of War level.
Seeing that Xue Rengui had established prestige, Qin Hao couldn't help but feel a little relieved. He used and praised Xue Rengui so much, wasn't he paving the way for this legendary marshal? And with the experience of several battles against Dong, Xue Rengui would If you lead an army alone, there will be no obstacles.
"Okay, now is not the time to relax."
As soon as Qin Hao said this, all the generals immediately shut up and waited for Qin Hao's next words.
"Gong Yu died unexpectedly in battle. This leader of the alliance vows to kill Hou Yi and avenge Duke Yu. From today on, the entire army will attack the city with all their strength, day and night, and will not stop until the tiger prison is broken."
After saying that, Qin Hao turned his head and looked at Gongsun with stern eyes, and said in a deep voice: "General Gongsun, this first round of siege missions will be left to you. This time, I, the leader of the alliance, will personally beat the drum to cheer for your Youzhou army."
Although Gongsun Zan felt bitter in his heart when he heard this, he did not dare to refuse on the surface. He said solemnly: "The Youzhou army will definitely live up to the high expectations of the alliance leader."
Qin Hao nodded, but felt that he was becoming more and more shameless.
Hou Yi missed Qin Hao with his sun-shooting arrow, but instead shot Liu Yu to death behind him. Therefore, Liu Yu was implicated and killed by Qin Hao, but now Qin Hao is still using the legacy of a dead man. It's really shameless.
"There is nothing shameless about war. As long as it can be won, any means can be used."
Qin Hao shook his head to dispel the distracting thoughts in his heart, and then led the drum in front of the formation, preparing to personally beat the drum to cheer for the Youzhou Army who was about to attack the city.
At the foot of Hulao Pass, a siege team of 10,000 Youzhou troops had already lined up, while at the rear was a new slinging team that was unwilling to assist in the siege.
Gongsun Zan glanced at Qin Hao who had already picked up the drumstick, then pulled out the sword from his waist and shouted: "Youzhou army, attack, avenge Duke Yu."
"Revenge, revenge, revenge..."
