Zhang Guozhu's little plan succeeded, causing the thieves who came to the rescue to suffer a big loss. He captured more than a thousand people including the ivy leader, and left countless casualties and casualties. It can be said that this guy has made new achievements, and he is very proud of it. After staying up all night, he is tired and tired. Everything was worth it, so while counting the loot, I sent people back to Dali to see what was going on there. Of course, I didn't forget to send spies to continue reconnaissance in the surrounding area.
The few pawns who had been ordered to return to Dali rushed on horseback. They heard the sound of killing in the distance, which became more intense as they got closer. They were shocked. The fighting had been going on for so long and it was still so fierce!
No, Dali City is now a sea of fire and hell, and the siege battle has entered its most intense moment!
Previously, the officers and soldiers used firepower to easily cross the moat and reach the city. The main siege force began to set up ladders to climb the city, and the siege vehicles began to hit the city gate. Three to four thousand officers and soldiers swarmed in the east city alone, causing great damage to the bandits in the city. Psychological and visual stress.
But fortunately, in order to avoid accidentally injuring friendly troops, and with the artillery reaching its limit, the fire suppression of the officers and soldiers gradually weakened. The bandits who had been beaten on the head finally breathed a sigh of relief, only to find that the officers and soldiers had already appeared on the scene. Angry, and now he wants to use it, Tian Jianxiu even personally wields the sword to join the battle...
Dozens of ladders were clung to the east wall, and thousands of officers and soldiers climbed up. Above their heads were rains of rocks, wood, and arrows. Of course, the friendly archers and trebuchets at their feet and outside the moat were also struggling to cover... …
Both armies are furious!
Ma Huabao's face no longer had the previous proud expression, and became serious as the battle became more intense. Wu Weiying could see that he was very nervous. In fact, everyone was nervous at this juncture. He had been preparing for the whole night and fought for more than an hour. It would be strange not to be nervous at the most critical moment.
Looking at the officers and soldiers falling from the top of the city, Ma Huabao almost bit his lips, and the veins in his fists swelled. No wonder, there were dozens of officers and soldiers who climbed to the top of the city and were beaten down again. How could he Not in a hurry, he turned back suddenly, Mr. Marquis, is the artillery ready?
"Where's the bomb?" Wu Weiying frowned.
"Blast the city gate!" Ma Huabao pointed at the east gate of Dali. He had received the report that there was no blockage inside. However, the siege truck had not been able to break open for a long time and there were many casualties. Seeing that it was difficult to reach the top of the city, he decided to let Artillery breaks the door!
Throughout history, most of the many broken cities were attacked through the city gates, but some people will definitely wonder why the enemy did not seal the city gates in advance since they came to attack the city. There is a reason. In fact, many sieges in history Instead of attacking as soon as you come up, you will be surrounded by a siege, trapping you without food and water and forcing you to surrender. After all, the cost of attacking a city is too high. Only attack the city if you encounter someone who would rather starve to death than surrender.
As a result, Li Yan attacked as soon as he came up, which caught Tian Jianxiu a little off guard, and the defenders rarely blocked the city gates. The reason was very simple. Blocking the enemy also blocked his own retreat. If the city was broken, he would have to run for his life. The opportunity is gone, and they cannot enter and attack in time. Another point is that if the city gate is sealed, the attackers will spend all their energy on climbing the city, which will greatly increase the number of defenders on the city wall. pressure!
Besides, the city gate opening is really not a human road!
Soon Wu Weiying sent an order to turn the muzzle of the artillery, and several artillery fired at the city gate. After a burst of dust and fire, the east city gate was blown open, and the officers and soldiers rushed in with a cry. Tian Jianxiu's face was pale at the top of the city, but the expression of the horse leopard outside the city was There was no trace of relaxation, and it was even more solemn.
Because breaking the door does not mean breaking the city.
Most of the time, the hole through which the door is broken is not the Sunshine Avenue to the city, but the road to hell!
Sure enough, after the city gate was broken open, the siege soldiers swung their swords to kill inside. They were met with a hail of arrows, and dozens of people were killed in an instant. The pile of corpses was so high that it blocked the footsteps of those behind, and they finally stepped over. A sudden fire broke out in the doorway. Many soldiers had no time to escape and were burned alive or even smoked to death inside... The doorway became a hell on earth.
Damn it! Ma Huabao put down his telescope, cursed and stamped his feet, rushing in, rushing in...
The officers and soldiers still rushed in desperately, but the inside was already blocked by corpses, and those outside could not squeeze in. If they stayed for a moment, they would be smashed into pieces by the rocks and trees thrown from the top of the city...
"Report, there are thousands of thieves coming to the northwest for reinforcements. They have been ambushed by Deputy General Zhang. Hundreds of enemies have been killed and the thieves' leader Ivy and more than a thousand of his subordinates have been killed..." Ma Huabao was startled after hearing this, and then became very irritable: "Send the order, and we will reward you for breaking the city." Thousand taels, if you capture and kill the one with the most outstanding achievements, you will receive a reward of 10,000 taels and be awarded the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households!"
This guy has risked his life to motivate the soldiers, and he just wants to do it, regardless of whether he can fulfill it or not!
Then the drums beat loudly, and the soldiers went around the outside of the city shouting: "The reward for destroying the city is a thousand taels..."
Everyone who heard it shouted loudly, and for a while, whether they were shooting with bows, throwing stones, charging, or ascending the city... they were all shouting to cheer themselves up.
"Report... we are approaching the city from the west!"
ah! Ma Huabao was startled and stomped his feet: "You damn Zhang Liangjin, can you fucking do it? Believe it or not, I will chop you down..." Zhang Liangjin was his confidant general and was responsible for the frontline attack. Hearing Xi Then they went to the city. Ma Huabao was really going crazy here.
However, what is really going crazy is Gao Yigong!
The officers and soldiers surrounded the city and attacked. Although the main attack points were the east and west cities, the north and south sides were not showy. As a result, the defenders on the city seemed to be stretched thin. After all, we cannot relax our vigilance and relax our resistance just because those two sides are not the main attack. Historically, because of too much There are many examples of people who focus on the main attack point and ignore side attacks, but are attacked first.
Although Yu Shaoxun and Bo Yongfu were attacking from the side, they really did not regard themselves as soy sauce. Although the fire support and military strength could not compare with the east and west gates, the lives of the soldiers were the same, and the desire to compete for merit was also the same. of!
They are all exchanging their lives for merit. Who is willing to make wedding clothes for others?
So the soldiers at the south gate and the north gate rushed up like crazy.
This is true for side attacks, not to mention main attacks!
The east gate is the first main point of attack. The city's garrison and combat supplies are all used there, followed by the west gate. However, Wang Zuntan's attack at the west gate is not as good as Ma Huabao's attack at the east gate. Again, who doesn't want to take credit!
At the beginning of the war, when the officers and soldiers suppressed their firepower, either due to disrepair or because those shells were fired too straight, the west city tower collapsed. This was a good thing. It affected the morale of the rebels defending the city. It was a huge blow. Secondly, the ruins of the city wall and the fireworks were soaring into the sky. It was impossible to stop and defend for a while. However, the soldiers who climbed down below took advantage of the city. They set up ladders on the side of the city tower and climbed up. After countless attacks, they actually reached the top. After more than ten people, they climbed up. Dozens of people, and then nearly a hundred people!
Seeing more and more officers and soldiers boarding the city, Gao Yigong, who was supervising the battle on the city, felt so anxious that he went crazy. While roaring at his men to fight back wildly, he drew his sword and rushed towards the wall, swiping his sword to kill a man who had just climbed to the top of the city. The officer and the soldier cut down, but were hit in the shoulder by stray arrows from below. Fortunately, they were protected by armor and did not penetrate deeply into the flesh. They reached out and pulled out the arrows, and looked around: "If we let the bad guys come up, we will all die." , kill them..."
Charge, charge, see the soldiers ascending the city, Wang Zuntan, who was supervising the battle outside the west city gate, danced happily, it seems that the first victory will fall on him!
