Chapter 248: Breaking the Stronghold in Two Battles
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 period had passed. In front of Huangniu Village, the sound of fighting, although not fierce, continued 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 it could only accommodate one battalion of soldiers, but it was enough for the Han army to test the attack.
Wang Renfan watched the battle on the top of the mountain, and Li Yan supervised the army in front of the battle. Under the wall, 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 repulsed soldiers.
Hundreds of soldiers attacked the village.
Soon, as the Han soldiers approached, a small-scale but fierce enough offensive and defensive battle began again. For the Han army, in these mountains, large siege weapons such as ladders and wells were used.
It was too bulky, neither convenient to transport nor easy to unfold, so it was abandoned directly.
Fortunately, the Han army had many bows and crossbows, and they did not hesitate to waste arrows. Under this cover, they were able to minimize the blows from the walled city in the process of forcing the walled city. However, after all, it was an attack from the rear, and the lives that deserved to be lost must be paid for.
The price is indispensable.
In front of the village, there are five other crossbows with two bows in combination. Twenty soldiers are trained to operate a crossbow.
On Huangniu Stronghold, this was the biggest deterrent to the Shu army. Although it was difficult to cause a large number of direct casualties, the destruction of the stronghold defense and the blow to morale were even greater.
A long arrow, carrying a huge force, pierced the walled city directly, piercing two Shu soldiers. The iron feathers of the arrow twisted their bodies to pieces. It was shocking and everyone around was shocked.
On the wall of the stronghold, there was not much space, and even fewer soldiers could spread out. The sergeants were frightened, and in the chaos, there were already desperate soldiers climbing up.
Han Jixun was considered a responsible general and had the courage to personally command the defense on the wall. He shouted loudly and arranged for the killing to be carried out. From the bottom of the city, more than 300 Han army archers took turns to attack continuously.
"Your Majesty, the Han 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 are coming to die, so I will help them. Anyone who dares to fight will be killed. There are two hundred soldiers behind the stronghold, and they are 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 they actually entered the battle, they had no strength left.
A wave of attacks, even if they were armed with strong weapons and protected by large shields, still cost nearly fifty soldiers casualties. Only then did some soldiers climb up the bamboo ladder to the head of the village. However, reaching the wall of the village was the most difficult part.
At this time, the support from the city's subordinates was less, but the attacks faced were more...
In front of the stronghold, Li Yan, who was in charge of the command, had a cold expression and was taking aim. The string moved and the arrow shot through the air, and finally penetrated into the body of a Shu soldier. He was quite strong and could draw a hard bow. But
However, it is difficult for an individual to break through the battle situation.
Around them, the Han army's bows and crossbows fired intensively, and they stopped, also taking into account the comrades who were climbing the stronghold. Secondly, the energy consumption was huge, so they could only let those who were good at shooting attack at fixed points. The crossbows were still moving, one after another, urging
Shooting at Sichuan 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!
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At this point, the 1,000 soldiers who were prepared to attack the stronghold had taken their turn. Li Yan carried a shield and a sword, charged forward, went directly to the stronghold to command, and followed the path paved by Pao Ze with his life to attack the stronghold.
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 risk the danger together.
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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 hand-to-hand with the enemy. It lasted for two quarters of an hour. On the wall of the village, the Shu army directly changed two waves of people.
, just withstood it.
Hearing that the sound of killings seemed to be fading, Wang Renfan tilted his head and looked at the setting sun, which was half covered by the mountains. The afterglow was already gorgeous, but the sunset glow that filled the sky was particularly red.
"Ming Jin, let General Li withdraw his troops!" Wang Renfan ordered.
Under night, the sergeants returned to the 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. The soldiers of the Han army who had not participated in the war felt it and were no longer depressed.
It's inevitable.
Wang Renfan personally arranged the returning soldiers and camp defense matters, 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. In the camp, large pots and large pots were boiling water, and the interior was busy and chaotic. Li Yan was sitting on a low stool, naked.
With his arms covered with sweat, he pulled out the arrowhead, applied medicine, and bandaged it under the guidance of the medical officer, all of which he was extremely skilled at.
"How's the injury?" Wang Renfan 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 scenes, but for generals like Wang Rengan and Li Yan, it is nothing. They have long been as stone-hearted. Even the soldiers of the Han Dynasty, even though their hearts are sad.
, I’m not surprised, my mind has long been 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: "We have counted the soldiers who participated in the attack, and only less than 700 soldiers returned. Most of them were injured. These two battalions are considered disabled. It will be difficult to regain their combat strength in a short time!"
"Well, 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 wall and fight in close combat, they will definitely not be our army's opponent.
Even if we use extra troops to fight, we can defeat it. 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.
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After listening to Li Yan's detailed account of the successes, failures, and losses of the battle, Wang Renfan agreed. After thinking about it, he said: "It is inevitable to make sacrifices when attacking the city. However, the enemy's situation is known, and it is time for us to make up our minds.
Got it!"
"How are you going 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, looked murderous, 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, holding a wine bowl, and said to Han Jixun: "The general has checked, 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 and ask for credit for your victory!" Another person said. In the eyes of the Qian Shu army, the results obtained this time can be described as "rich" and can be considered meritorious.
"Your Majesty did not avoid danger, risked the enemy personally, went to the stronghold to command and defend against the enemy, and the officers and men were all infected by it, and fought hard. This is all your fault, and we all respect you together!" Another general appeared,
North Korea and South Korea continued to compliment each other, eliciting a round of approval.
Amidst the cheers, Han Jixun couldn't help but smile a little: "This is all the result of the soldiers' sacrifice of their lives. I really don't deserve such praise. It has been registered in the military merit book, and the results of this battle have been sent to Li Zhaotuo."
Got it!"
"But!" 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 allow them to 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 came out in large numbers, marched into formation with strong bows and crossbows, and hurled stone missiles at the wall. The Han general Wang Renfan 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. It was finally difficult to resist. The stronghold wall was destroyed and they were defeated. The Han army broke through the stronghold and pursued them. The three thousand Shu troops suffered more than half casualties.
Han Jixun, the Shu general, was unwilling and weak, so he gathered the remaining troops and retreated to Qingmaling behind Huangniuzhai. Han generals Wang Rengan and Li Yan could be said to have succeeded in two battles.