The Liaodong Army is different from the ragtag troops under Tadun. They are basically the old troops of the Han Dynasty's frontier army. Their training level is very high, their combat effectiveness is strong, their siege tactics are also quite skilled, and they have all the siege equipment. Incomparably, there are not only a large number of crossbow vehicles to assist in the battle, but also more than two hundred man-made trebuchets. Although the power is far less than the counterweight heavy trebuchet used by the Youzhou Army, it cannot be underestimated. , the momentum was far beyond what Wu Heng's army could match. As soon as the battle started, the defenders at the top of the city were already feeling deeply pressured.
"The defensive crossbows counterattack, and the trebuchets stand still!"
As soon as the Liaodong Army's long-range troops were launched, a large number of giant crossbow arrows and stones rained down on the city head. Although the hit rate was not very high due to the accuracy, it could have a great impact on the morale of the defenders at the city head. But it was quite big. Lu Xiang did not dare to sit idly by and immediately issued a tit-for-tat order. Soon, as many as ten defensive crossbows were deployed on the east and south walls of the city. Roaring, launched a bombardment with the Liaodong Army, but it was limited by numbers. Even though they had the advantage of being in a commanding position, they were still at a disadvantage. After fighting with each other for more than half an hour, most of the defensive crossbows on the city had been destroyed by the Liaodong Army. .
"Dong, dong dong..."
The Liaodong Army's siege tactics were obviously very methodical. After suppressing the long-range firepower at the top of the city, they immediately entered the stage of storming the city. As a series of drums rumbled and violently sounded, a large number of The infantry of the Liaodong Army began to press forward slowly, but during this period, the offensive of its long-range troops never stopped, and they continued to smash crossbow arrows and stones at the city head.
"Give me the order, launch the trebuchet, aim at the enemy infantry formation, and give me a hard hit!"
The reason why Lu Xiang held down the trebuchet troops deployed behind the city wall was because he had been waiting for this moment. When he saw the infantry of the Liaodong Army beginning to press forward, he immediately gave the general's order without hesitation.
"Bang, bang, bang..."
The preparations made by the Youzhou Army during this period were not in vain - Gongsun Leng did not come alone to Junmi City. He not only brought the military law team, but also brought a group of skilled craftsmen and sling stones that had been made in advance. Important components of the machine. After more than ten days of preparation, a large number of trebuchets have been built, ranging from counterweight heavy trebuchets to simple human trebuchets, all of which were deployed behind the city wall. This sudden launch , the momentum was extremely alarming. Unfortunately, the advancing Liaodong Army infantry phalanx was caught off guard and was smashed to the point of howling like ghosts.
"Bastard, pass the order, move the trebuchets forward to suppress the enemies behind the city, and the infantry will continue to charge without stopping. Anyone who dares to take a step back will be killed!"
Gongsun Du never expected that Lu Xiang could still hide such a skill, nor did he expect that the trebuchet in the city had such a long range and was so powerful. Looking at his own infantry who were smashed into a mess, his eyes were filled with tears. Even though he turned red and was extremely angry, he no longer cared about his original intention of feinting and roared like thunder.
The Liaodong Army is worthy of being an army adapted from the frontier army. It has been fighting against the surrounding nomads and Goguryeo all year round. Not only is its combat effectiveness strong, but its fighting will is also extremely tenacious. As Gongsun Du's order was issued, it soon woke up from the panic. After a while, the long-range troops quickly adjusted their firing range, desperately suppressing the trebuchet positions in the city, while the infantry, under the cover of the cavalry's cavalry, rushed through the attack range of the trebuchets at high speed, and first arrived at the city. The ladders were raised rapidly and hit the city head heavily, and the bloody and cruel ant attack on the city began...
In Huangya Pass, thirty miles northeast of Pinggu City, a huge military stronghold stood behind Guancheng. The military stronghold was heavily contested and full of sentries. There was a tense atmosphere of an imminent war, but the Chinese army's large tent was full of people. There was a sense of peace, a stick of fragrance burning on and off, amidst the curls of green smoke, Pang Tong in Confucian attire sat behind the couple, stroking the piano with his eyes slightly closed, and played the song "Mountains and Flowing Waters" leisurely. Although Sun Qing, Hei Yeming and other military generals sitting on both sides were not good at music and arts, they could not help but be immersed in it under the influence of such an empty and leisurely artistic conception.
"Report to the military advisor. Wu Heng and the Liaodong Army have launched a fierce attack on our Junmi City this morning. The force is huge. General Lu is leading his troops to fight fiercely with the enemy. The city defense is in urgent need. A special person has been sent to ask for help from the military advisor."
Before the song ended, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps, and a sweaty reporter hurriedly broke into the tent. He rushed to the copywriter in a few steps and headed towards Pang Tong. He kneeled on the ground and reported breathlessly.
"Well, I understand. Now go back and tell General Lu that our army will arrive early in the morning, so that General Lu must hold on for another day."
Although the military situation was raging, Pang Tong was not in a hurry and continued to play the piano. After the song ended, he opened his eyes and gave an answer in a calm voice. In response, the reporter who came to report the matter Since he didn't dare to have any objections, he respectfully agreed, then withdrew from the Chinese army's tent and galloped away in the direction of Junmi City.
"Military advisor Ming Jian, Huangya Pass is only less than fifty miles away from Junmi City. If our army sets out immediately, we will be able to reach the city early tomorrow morning. Why are you..."
The person who reported the horse was soft-spoken and did not dare to question Pang Tong's order. However, Hei Yeming was a stubborn person and was puzzled in his heart. He did not hide it at all. As soon as the horse was reported to the horse, he raised the issue as soon as possible. question.
"General Hei, don't worry. As long as Gongsun Du doesn't see the main force of our army appear, he won't really take Junmi City. It's better to let him lose more of his strength in the siege."
Pang Tong did not get angry because of Hei Yeming's doubts. He only explained it in an understatement, and then his face suddenly became solemn and he said in a solemn voice: "Xu Yan, Zhao Meng, listen to the order!"
"The general is here!"
Xu Yan and Zhao Meng were both former heroic generals of the Heishan Army. They had secretly joined Gongsun Ming as early as last year. They had both made extraordinary achievements in the annihilation of Zhang Yan, and now they are both generals in the Youzhou Army. , when it comes to status in the military, it is only lower than Zhao Yun and a few others.
"You two each lead three thousand soldiers and horses to guard Huangya Pass. There are two brocade bags here. You should keep them yourself. When I send someone to report, you two will open the brocade bags and take a look inside. There is an order, so you two just have to follow it."
Pang Tong did not declare the order openly, but shook his hand, took out two small brocade bags from his wide sleeves, and threw them to the two generals respectively.
"promise!"
Although they didn't understand what Pang Tong meant by this move, Ke Xu and Zhao didn't dare to ask random questions. They could only reach out and take the bag with confusion on their faces. After agreeing to the promise, they retreated to Went aside...
