It was a moment after Shenshi, and the sun was setting in the west, still shining on the mountains and forests, but the most intense time had passed. In front of Huangniuzhai, the sound of fighting, although not fierce, lasted for more than half an hour.
The Shu village stood along a dangerous road. The space in front of the village was not very open, so only one battalion of soldiers could spread out, but it was enough for the Han army to test the attack.
Wang Renfan was watching the battle at the top of the mountain, and Li Yan was supervising the army in front of the formation. Under the wall of the stronghold, a group of sergeants were replaced, carrying large shields on their shoulders and holding swords. They faced the attack of the defending Shu army and rushed forward to replace the two hundred attacking soldiers who were repulsed.
Soon, as the Han soldiers approached, a small but brutal offensive and defensive battle began again. For the Han army, large siege weapons such as ladders and wells in these mountains were too bulky and neither convenient for transportation nor deployment, so they were abandoned.
Fortunately, the Han army had a lot of bows and crossbows, and they did not hesitate to consume arrows. Under this cover, they were able to minimize the blows from the walled city during the process of forcing the walled city. However, after all, it is an attack from above, and the lives that should be lost and the price that should be paid are indispensable.
In front of the village, there are five other crossbows with two bows in combination. Twenty soldiers are trained to operate a crossbow. Huangniu Village is the biggest deterrent to the Shu army. Although it is difficult to cause a large number of direct casualties, the damage to the village defense and the blow to morale are even greater.
A long arrow, carrying a huge force, pierced directly into the Walled City, piercing two Shu soldiers. The iron feathers of the arrow twisted their bodies to pieces, which was shocking and shocked everyone around them.
On the wall of the stronghold, there is not much space, and even fewer soldiers can spread out. The sergeant was frightened. In the middle of the chaos, there were already desperate soldiers, who were about to climb up.
Han Jixun was considered a responsible general and had the courage to personally command the defense on the wall. They shouted loudly and arranged to drive them to death. From the bottom of the city, more than 300 Han army archers took turns to strike continuously.
"Your Majesty, the Shu army's arrows are too dense, especially those crossbows. If they are not destroyed, it will hurt morale too much!" The military academy guarding the stronghold said to Han Jixun with a shield in front of him.
Han Jixun looked serious and angry, and shouted loudly: "The enemy has crossbows, don't we? Let the crossbowmen shoot at them, don't save arrows, we are condescending, how can we be suppressed by them? As for the bed Crossbows are not many in number and have limited damage, so there is no need to worry.
I ordered the officers and men in the stronghold to keep an eye on the clinging Han soldiers and kill them. They want to die, so I will help them. Anyone who dares to fight will be killed. There are two hundred and one teams of soldiers behind the village, ready to take over the defense and go into battle at any time! "
Under Han Jixun's arrangements, the Shu army responded in an orderly manner to the Han army's attack. Although it was a trial attack, when it came to the actual battle, there was no reserve left.
A wave of attacks, even with strong armor and strong shields, still cost nearly fifty soldiers casualties. Only then did some soldiers climb up the bamboo ladder to the head of the village. However, it was the most difficult moment for Fang to reach the wall. He received less support from the city, but faced more attacks...
In front of the stronghold, Li Yan, who was in charge of the command, had a cold expression. He was taking aim while Zhang Gong was taking aim. The arrow shot through the air and finally penetrated into the body of a Shu soldier. He has considerable physical strength and can draw a strong bow. However, it is difficult for an individual to break through the battle situation.
Around them, the Han army's bows and crossbows were fired intensively, and they stopped, also taking into account the comrades who were climbing the stronghold. Secondly, the energy consumption was huge, so only those who were good at shooting could only attack at fixed points. The bed crossbow was still moving, shooting one after another at Shu Village.
Seeing the soldiers on the wall of the stronghold being devoured by the Shu army, Li Yan began to get angry. He pulled out the sword from his waist and said in a cold voice: "Move up the last group of brothers! Follow me to support the stronghold!"
At this point, the thousand soldiers prepared to attack the stronghold have had their turn. Li Yan carried a shield and held a sword, charged forward, went directly to the stronghold to command, and followed the path to the stronghold paved by Pao Ze with his life to attack.
On the periphery, Wang Renfan didn't even frown when he saw Li Yan's risky move. At this time, it was time for the general to lead the charge and take risks together.
The last wave of attacks was particularly fierce, and blood filled the air in front of Huangniu Village. The Han army was not afraid of death, and fought with the enemy in hand-to-hand combat, which lasted for two quarters of an hour. On the wall of the stronghold, the Shu army directly replaced two waves of people before they could withstand it.
Hearing that the sound of killings seemed to be fading, Wang Renfan tilted his head and looked at the sunset, which was half covered by the mountains. The afterglow was already brilliant, but the sunset glow that filled the sky was particularly red.
"Ming Jin, let General Li withdraw his troops!" Wang Renfan ordered.
As night fell, the sergeants returned to camp one after another. Hospital tents, medicinal herbs, and medical officers were already prepared to receive and treat the wounded. The smell of blood added a sense of solemnity to the whole camp. Many Han soldiers who had not participated in the war felt this, and depression was inevitable.
Wang Renfan personally arranged the returning soldiers and camp defense affairs, and inspected to calm the morale of the troops.
In the wounded barracks, mourning continued, and the smell of wound medicine mixed with the pervasive smell of blood. Inside the camp, large pots and large pots were boiling with boiling water, and the place was busy but not chaotic. Li Yan sat on a low stool, with his arms bare and sweating profusely. Under the operation of the medical officer, he pulled out the arrowhead, then applied medicine and bandaged it with great skill.
"How's the injury?" Wang Rengan came in and asked.
Picking up the white cloth and wiping the sweat from his forehead, Li Yan's face twitched: "It's a minor injury, just a bite from Liu Ya!"
Together, the two inspected the injured soldiers and attacked and defended the city. There were far more serious injuries than minor injuries, but those who came back alive could still treat their injuries.
Even so, there are still many tragic and shocking situations, but for generals like Wang Renfan and Li Yan, it is nothing. They have long been as stone-hearted. In fact, even though the Han soldiers felt sorry for him, they didn't take it personally. They were already mentally numb.
As for the injured soldiers, there may be some kind of luck. At least they saved their lives and returned to the camp alive. They will basically not be needed in the next battle until their injuries are healed.
"What are the casualties?" Li Yan asked.
Wang Renfan said: "After counting, only less than 700 soldiers who participated in the attack on the stronghold came back, and most of them were injured. These two battalions are considered disabled. It will be difficult to regain their combat strength in a short time!"
"Then Han Jixun still has some methods. Watching him command and respond before the battle, he is quite organized!" Wang Renfan said.
Li Yan nodded, took a deep breath, and said: "However, the Shu army's combat strength is indeed inferior to our army, and it seemed a little unprepared to face our army's attack today.
On Huangniu Village, it is also difficult to deploy troops. Judging from the results of today's fierce battle, as long as they rush to the village wall and fight in close combat, they will definitely not be our army's opponent.
It can be broken even by adding extra resources. However, after today's battle, the Shu army will definitely try their best to prevent our soldiers from climbing the stronghold. If we want to go to the city to fight, the price we need to pay will be greater, and more soldiers will die! "
After listening to Li Yan's detailed account of the gains, losses, and losses of the offensive and defensive battle, Wang Renfan agreed. After thinking about it, he said: "It is inevitable to make sacrifices when attacking a city. However, the enemy's situation is known, and it is time for us to make up our mind!"
"How do you plan to fight?"
"The whole army continues to rest and reorganize. Tonight, we will send a small number of soldiers with flags and drums to harass them in turns to weaken their morale first!" Wang Renfan said.
"The Shu army formed a stronghold and defended it. I'm afraid it won't be able to disturb the enemy!" Li Yan shook his head.
"Then the enemy troops in the stronghold will always be worried and have no peace!" Wang Renfan showed a sly smile.
"Tomorrow, ten thunderbolt chariots will arrive. At that time, bows and crossbows will press the formation, flying rocks and kerosene will hit them. Those who dare to die will be the first to ascend, attack the stronghold with all their strength, and defeat it in one battle. There will be no more breathing time for them!" Wang Renfan! He clenched his fists with murderous intent and spoke resolutely.
"After eating, gather all battalion commanders together and arrange combat missions!"
In Huangniu Stronghold, the atmosphere of the Shu army was much more cheerful. After all, they defeated the Han army and won the first offensive and defensive victory. In order to boost the morale of the army, Han Jixun ordered people to bring out wine and meat to reward the generals.
"The Han army is certainly fierce, but our army has taken advantage of the territory and defended it. What can they do to me?" A military academy member who participated in today's battle stood up and raised a wine bowl and said to Han Jixun: "The general has checked and found out that this battle The Han army directly abandoned more than 300 corpses, and the wounded were even more difficult to count, so they retreated hastily! As for our army, the total number of casualties and minor and serious injuries was only about 400!"
"You can report it to me, please take credit for your success!" said another person. In the eyes of the Qian Shu army, the results obtained this time can be described as "rich" and are enough to be considered meritorious.
"Your Majesty did not avoid danger, risked the enemy personally, and went to the stronghold to command and defend against the enemy. The officers and men were all infected by this and fought hard. This is all your fault, and we all respect you together!" Another general appeared, Korea continued to compliment, eliciting a chorus of approval.
Amidst the cheers, Han Jixun couldn't help but smile a little: "This is all the result of the sacrifice of the soldiers. I really don't deserve such praise. It has been registered in the military merit book, and the battle's history and results have been sent to Li Zhaotao." Got it!"
"However!" Han Jixun said in a more serious tone: "Today's battle shows that the Han army's equipment is sophisticated and the soldiers are fierce. We should not underestimate it. We must continue to strengthen the wall, prepare more arrows and spears, and have large wooden signs. The shield, the rolling stone and the golden water, blocked the Han army in front of the stronghold. We can no longer let them easily climb up the stronghold wall like today!"
"yes!"
That night, late at night, in front of Huangniu Village, drums and killing sounds were heard every half an hour, four times in a row, which disturbed the Shu army.
At noon of the next day, the Han army marched out in large numbers, marched into formation with strong bows and crossbows, and hurled stone missiles at the wall. Han general Wang Rengan selected 500 men who dared to die, climbed up first for the entire army, and attacked the city with all their strength.
The two sides attacked for more than two hours. The Han army was not afraid of death and was as ferocious as tigers and leopards. Finally, it was difficult to resist. The stronghold wall was destroyed and they retreated. The Han army broke through the stronghold and pursued and killed more than half of the three thousand Shu army.
Han Jixun, the general of Shu, was unwilling and weak, so he gathered the remaining soldiers and retreated to Qingmaling on the side and rear of Huangniu Village. Han generals Wang Rengan and Li Yan were successful in two battles.
