As Liu Yu's order was issued quickly, the archers who had been shooting at the crossbow holes quickly retreated. Beside them, the shield bearers rushed forward one after another, waving the wood in their hands. The platoon and large shield resisted the crossbow bolts that continued to be fired from those small holes, and covered the retreat of the soldiers on their side.
These large shields and wooden platoons, which are two inches thick, can effectively prevent the attack of infantry crossbows within six stones. Some shields are covered with crossbow bolts, but the people behind the shields are orderly. The ground was evacuated, and they could even drag back the bodies of their companions who were shot by arrows. In just a few minutes, there were people standing just now, and there were three lines of archers. In addition to more than a hundred pools of blood, There was nothing left except the densely packed crossbow arrows and the large shields thrown down from more than ten sides.
There was a burst of laughter and applause from between the walls. You can imagine how proud the Nanyan sergeants in this wall were. They had repelled the bow and arrow suppression of the Jin army. They were the defenders in this city defense battle. A great achievement, some people even started shooting at the throwing carts 200 steps away. Unfortunately, their crossbows were not powerful crossbows with more than eight stones. Even from a high position, they could only shoot 156 shots. After ten steps, he landed on the ground, completely out of reach of the four-wheeled carts.
But there were about thirty or forty four-wheeled carts, and the sergeants were busy unloading the throwing pole. A whole long leafy purple bamboo was just thrown to the ground aside, with more than ten The civilian husband, holding the strength arms and the accessories, which were clearly the parts of the eight-stone bull-running crossbow, organized on the spot on the four-wheeled car.
In the wall, some Nanyan sergeants apparently noticed something unusual and started shouting: "Oh no, the Jin army is preparing to assemble powerful crossbows to shoot at us."
But before these people finished speaking, a burst of flying stones hit the walls hard. They were fired from a catapult three miles away. Although the aim could not be very accurate, it hit those walls. The stones on the solid wall bounced off heavily, leaving only a few white marks on the surface of the city wall. However, the stones that hit the crossbow holes were able to smash large holes into the hollow wall. Blocks of cracks, and even some broken bricks and ash, fell in large pieces under the impact, and even the figures of the Nanyan crossbowmen hiding inside were looming.
Wang Zhene rode behind these carts and commanded the attack and defense on the front line of the city wall. Zhang Gang changed into a leather armor and pretended to be a soldier. He was by his side, while Xiang Mi and Shen Tianzi were on the left and right. Standing next to him, looking from a distance, it was almost a small hill sandwiched between two mountains. If Wang Zhene hadn't been riding a horse and attracted most of the attention, these three people standing together would have looked... Very conspicuous.
Xiang Mi opened his eyes wide, pointed to a wall on the city wall that had almost been cracked in half, and said: "What's going on? The Yan Army crossbowman in this wall is still squatting there, no more than three meters tall." "Chi, I said to Zhang Gang, when you are building this city wall, can't you make this wall bigger? It will be too uncomfortable for people inside!"
Zhang Gang shook his head: "No, this kind of wall must be as short and as small as possible. Otherwise, if it is too big, the middle of the city wall will be empty. This is to leave a shooting hole for the crossbowmen to prevent things like now." When the city cannot hold on, there is a backup of long-range weapons for external attacks. There are only more than 200 such perforations on one city wall. As long as people can squat or even lie inside, it will be enough. The ones used are of the best quality. With a crossbow, you don’t need to draw the bow and guide the arrow.”
Shen Tianzi grinned and said: "I see, no wonder the city wall didn't collapse even if it was hit. Zhang Gang, is the only way to open the gaps in these walls is to use a ballista?"
Zhang Gang nodded: "The catapult is too far away to hit accurately, but if you use the Eight Bull Crossbow, you can hit the wall accurately. Even if it is three feet in radius, it is enough to hit it. In these two hundred steps The distance is enough to penetrate the arm of the wall. General Shen, remember what I said, the crossbow head must be one with a hook. Now these walls have been loosened by throwing stones, and it can be broken with just one hit. Wall, and then pull the rope hook sharply, the entire wall can be ripped open. At that time, whether you continue to fire crossbows into it or use archers to fire rockets, burning the enemy crossbowmen, It’s all easy to choose.”
Wang Zhene said loudly: "Did you hear that? Hurry up and assemble the Eight Ox Crossbow, set up the rope and hook, and punch through these walls!"
Zhang Gang nodded and said: "These are the mechanisms and defenses at the top of the city. In addition, we must pay attention to the attack. They can go up to the top of the city from the secret passage and use falling rocks, rolling logs, hot oil, and golden soup to kill the attackers." The sergeant of the city, the commander-in-chief means to use rams to damage the city wall first, attack the city gate, and don't rush to climb the city. After all, the southern city is here to attract the enemy's attention, and the real killing move is at the west gate."
Shen Tianzi sighed: "Grandma, Brother Ah Shao took the lead again. I'm not willing to accept it."
Xiang Mi smiled and said: "Okay, Tianzi, there are many opportunities to make meritorious deeds. Last time in Linqu, I, Tieniu, was the first one to rush to the top of the city and win the first victory. This time Ah Shao comes, and next time it will be you." La."
Shen Tianzi curled his lips and said to Zhang Gang: "Then what are we waiting for? I will escort you to Xicheng now. Tieniu, Suppress Evil, you will be in command here. I will take the first step."
As he spoke, he took Zhang Gang's hand, like an eagle holding a chicken, and put it on an empty horse behind him. He also jumped on it, slapped the horse's butt, and flew away like this. Behind him, dozens of guards from the Shen family also followed on horseback, and soon they disappeared.
Wang Zhene shook his head angrily: "Tian Zi's ability to steal credit is even better than his ability to fight. I admire him, but Brother Tieniu, the commander asked me to be in charge of the siege here, so we have to fight hard. , maybe we will be the first to break through Guanggu."
Having said this, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He looked at the eight-stone bull crossbows in front of him that had been assembled and set up. He raised his hands high and then fiercely He swung everything downward and shouted sharply: "Launch!"
Seventeen or eight crossbows roared out, with great force, directly smashing through the outer wall made of stone bricks. Several screams rang out. They were the Yan Army crossbowmen lying in the wall. , directly pierced the hook, and stuck out his tongue to Xiang Jing: "I'll give it a good darling, when did this Eight Ox Crossbow become so powerful?!"
Wang Zhene laughed: "Zhang Gang's product has been improved! Now it's called, Wanjun Divine Crossbow!"
