The light of the high sun in late autumn seemed unusually dull, and the howling autumn wind kept whistling, seeming to be cheering for the attack and defense of Miyun City. Under the attack of the Han army's long-range weapons, flying rocks, arrows, and fire bombs were airtight and continued to damage the city.
, it was devastated from the outside to the inside.
Within half an hour, the Han army dropped 1,500 kerosene bombs, 2,500 stone bullets, 500 iron arrowheads, and 150,000 crossbows and arrows at Miyun City. Such an attack pattern was very difficult for the Liao army defending the city.
, it can be described as a disaster. The morale, which was not very high to begin with, was deprived of several percent and dropped to even lower levels.
At the beginning of the Han army's attack, the Liao general ordered to shoot with bows and arrows, but he was soon completely suppressed. Most of the guards at the top of the city could only hide behind the female wall, hoping for a solid wall.
can protect them.
Faced with the extravagant tactics of the Han army, the Liao army, which was unprepared, really could not find any effective way to deal with it. Xiao Siwen ordered his people to prepare a large number of wooden shields for defense, but this could not stop them.
The arrows, however, could not stop the impact of the stone bullets, nor could they stop the powerful penetrating crossbows, nor could they stop the burning fuel of the exploding kerosene bombs.
Therefore, in a short period of time, the defense on the city became fragmented, the soldiers ran away in panic, and the generals could not restrain themselves. In fact, the purpose of the Han army's tactics, apart from destroying defense facilities, was not to kill or injure.
How many enemy troops have focused on destroying their morale and deterring their morale?
Under such indiscriminate blows, the unlucky ones will inevitably be swallowed up by kerosene, killed by stone bullets, and pierced by iron arrowheads. The tragic death method and the impact caused by it are enough to destroy the confidence of the guards.
Their already weak belief collapsed. The key point is that the Han army has a tendency to get whatever it wants, but they can't even respond with a symbolic counterattack.
Outside the south city, Zhang Qiong, the guardian of the Holy Army, had drawn out his sword early and stared at the city head, with a ferocious light in his copper-bell-like eyes. You can imagine the tragic situation on the city. You can look back from time to time and hope.
Can see the order for the Chinese army to attack.
Last year, when he conquered Sichuan and Sichuan and attacked cities and villages, Zhang Qiong always took the lead. He was the first to conquer the country three times. After returning to the court, he was transferred to the Protector of the Holy Army and served as a lieutenant general. For a warrior like Zhang Qiong, Yu
Commanding soldiers is not his specialty. Fighting is the only way for him to demonstrate his martial arts and realize his value.
Behind him are 2,500 saint-protecting sergeants. These are the siege soldiers selected by Murong Yanzhao. Even in formation, Zhang Qiong chooses to stand at the front. Therefore, although his temperament is rough and cruel, on the battlefield, his subordinates are all
I am willing to follow him to fight through mountains of swords and seas of fire, without fear of life or death.
The thunderbolt cannon set up behind the Holy Guard Army has been replaced. Although this vehicle is sharp, it also wears out a lot. The soldiers responsible for controlling it, Min Yong, have been replaced in two batches. These siege equipment of the Han army
, all require a large amount of manpower to operate. This time, the person in charge of the Thunderbolt Cannon alone had 3,000 people specially equipped.
Of course, this is much less labor-intensive than the stone-throwing carts used by the Han army in the early years. At that time, if you wanted to use a stone-throwing cart to launch a stone projectile, you would need dozens or even hundreds of trained people to pull it together.
The advantages of heavy-duty cart-throwing and thunderbolt cannons are clear at a glance.
Kerosene bombs and stone bombs are still being fired, and the sound of piercing the air has a harsh effect. There are no longer any figures of the Liao army in Miyun City, but it is the Liao army who took the initiative to shrink into the city walls to avoid continuing this senseless situation.
of casualties.
About two miles away, where the Chinese army was located, a general platform about ten feet high was erected, with a large banner fluttering in the wind. Murong Yanzhao climbed on it to supervise the battle and command.
The situation on the battlefield can be seen clearly. The distance is a bit far. The situation at the top of the city is not very clear, but you can always detect its situation. Around you, there are several generals accompanying the army to watch the battle. Not to mention the Liao army, even these Han generals have no idea about this.
Waiting for the offensive, they were all dumbfounded. They had expected and imagined the upgraded siege tactics of the Han army, but they did not expect that they would be so sharp and powerful when they were fully demonstrated.
Sun Li murmured: "If it were us, how would we resist such a blow?"
In fact, there is no way to attack the city that cannot be dealt with. It is just that the Liao army lacked preparation and was in a panic. However, within half an hour, the Han army attacked with such momentum that it could change the color of the world.
The actual effect is just loud thunder but little rain. In the end, if you want to seize the city, you have to rely on the merits of the siege soldiers. No matter how powerful the equipment is, the decisive victory still depends on people.
And if the Liao army could get used to this kind of formation, muster up the courage, and deal with it calmly, then the Han army would be nothing more than useless equipment. Of course, the quality requirements for the generals and defenders are too high.
"Commander, in the face of this thunderous attack, the Liao army has been frightened and panicked. The general thought that it was time to attack!" Lu Huaizhong, the infantry commander beside Murong Yanzhao, suggested to him.
In response to this, Murong Yanzhao's Confucian face was calm, and he just calmly ordered: "Instruct Zhang Qiong and Murong Yanqing to attack! Replace a group of crossbowmen, climb the earthen wall, shoot freely, and cover the city battle!"
"yes!"
Following the military order, the attack changed, and the Han army, which had been preparing for a long time, immediately attacked Miyun City. Of course, it was impossible to rush up the wooden ladder with a swarm of bamboo ladders...
The Han army's attack was also very structured. Five heavy ladders on the left and right were pushed towards the city wall. Each ladder was pushed by 250 coolies, shouting neatly, leaving dense footprints and several deep wheel marks.
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Behind them, the Han soldiers, under the leadership of officers, either held shields, resisted cards, or hid under wooden sheds, maintaining their formation and advancing steadily.
In Miyun Wengcheng, the Liao army was in a miserable and busy scene. The air was filled with the smell of blood and burning. Above and below the city were burning buildings. Some were putting out fires, some were transporting corpses, and there were unending wails of pain.
In order to boost morale, Xiao Siwen went to Nancheng in person. At this time, he was also hiding in the city compartment, his face was wrinkled together, no longer his usual calm demeanor, and his slightly trembling hands showed his inner nervousness.
"I had long heard that the Han army's attack was powerful and unstoppable, but I didn't expect that its weapons were so sharp!" There was a hint of lament in Xiao Siwen's tone.
"Privy Envoy, although the Han army's equipment is sophisticated, it is far from enough to break through the city gate. After that, their soldiers will inevitably attack the city, and they should be prepared for city battles." On the side, a man said:
A middle-aged general said to Xiao Siwen in a serious tone: "Nowadays, the soldiers are all afraid and the hearts of the people are unstable. The Privy Council must not be afraid. We should calm down the troops and prepare to meet the enemy!"
This middle-aged general is Han Kuangmei, a core member of the Han family of the Liao Kingdom, and the biological uncle of Han Derang, a famous powerful official in the Liao Kingdom in official history. Although it is late autumn, sweat is constantly dripping from his forehead, maybe because he is burned by the fire.
Yes, I am still too nervous.
After hearing what he said, Xiao Siwen calmed down for a moment, looked at Han Kuangmei, and immediately said: "The general's words are reasonable! It is up to the general to defend the enemy. I will organize the people behind and give my full support to the general!"
In fact, Miyun's defense relied heavily on Han Kuangmei's achievements. In addition, there were a large number of Han soldiers in the Liao army defending the city, so Xiao Siwen also dared to delegate power to him.
After the two of them had finished talking, on the city, an almost shrill warning sound came from the guards: "The Han army is attacking!"
Suddenly, Han Kuangmei's expression changed. Without thinking, Han Kuangmei immediately walked out of the city, and drove a group of people, armed with weapons, to climb onto the already heated city tower. After boarding the city tower, she no longer cared about the severely damaged environment on the city.
It can be seen that the giant war beasts, accompanied by a large number of Han troops, are slowly approaching, and you can even clearly see the murderous faces of some Han soldiers.
The Han army's crossbows were still firing, but because the city battle was imminent, the suppression force on the city was weakened. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Han Kuangmei quickly arranged garrison manpower and mobilized crossbowmen to counterattack outward. However,
, this kind of counterattack can still only be described as powerless.
Because of the previous preparations for the soil attack, the distance between the Han army and Miyun City was greatly reduced. In just a quarter of an hour, ten ladders successfully approached the top of the city. The crossbowmen on the top of the building were skilled in shooting and attacking at the nearest location.
Even if the Liao army has some protection on the city, it can still cause considerable damage in every round.
In the middle of the building, two steps were lowered and hit the edge of the city wall heavily, making a dull sound. Several guards near the front had their heads smashed. The soldiers hidden inside the ladder immediately followed the steps and
He rushed towards the city quickly, with his ferocious momentum and ferocious face, just like a hungry wolf rushing towards a sheep or a running dog rushing towards its prey.
In response, Han Kuangmei's expression was extremely solemn. The Han army's attack was too oppressive and did not give them much time to react. She could only direct the defense with all her strength, using bows and crossbows to fight the enemy while using spears to resist the enemies jumping from the ladder.
Han soldiers attacking the city.
Fierce fighting broke out. Although it was somewhat difficult for the Han army to rush to the top of the city under the defense of the Liao army, they only lost hundreds of soldiers and successfully climbed to the top of the city. The battle ended smoothly.
At this point in the battle, the solid city defenses that the Liao army relied on had almost completely lost their effectiveness. The first warriors had a diversionary effect, and the subsequent Han soldiers continued to support them.
On the outer wall of Miyun City, rows of thick crossbow arrows were densely nailed. These are called stepping arrows, three in a row. They were fired by Fuzi's crossbow, and half of them were submerged. When the battle took place at the top of the city, there were also some agile people below the city.
The soldiers of the Han Dynasty stepped on the shafts of these arrows, and apes came up to participate in the battle.
Zhang Qiong truly demonstrated his consistent fighting style. He climbed to the top of the city in person, wearing heavy armor, holding a shield in his left hand and a four-foot sword in his right hand. He led his soldiers to fight on the front line. Not a single Liao army united under the city.
Every time the enemy swings his sword, he will be killed.
The Han soldiers who boarded the city followed daily training and formed a small team of five, working closely together and advancing step by step. If there were casualties, the latter followed, one by one, like sharp rafters, smashing the defenders into pieces.
In such a fierce close combat, what is competing is the training and bravery of both sides. The Liao army in Tanzhou has a certain fighting capacity, but its cooperation is not as tight as that of the Han army. Under the attack from the front and rear, it is easier for people to climb the city.
Morale has dropped to the extreme. How can it be a wolf-like opponent of the Han army?
The fighting on the city lasted for nearly half an hour, with corpses piled up like mountains and blood flowing like rivers. Han Kuangmei was considered to be loyal to the Liao Kingdom and personally commanded his men to resist. Arrows were flying everywhere, and he was hit by arrows without retreating.
Under the city, Xiao Siwen encouraged the Liao army officers and soldiers, organized manpower, and continuously went to the city to fight. In this way, they lasted for half an hour.
However, the situation was at this point, and the outcome was determined. The efforts of Xiao and Han failed in the face of the Han army's attacks. Zhang Qiong was the sharpest arrow of the Han army, and he had long noticed Han Kuangmei's attack on the Liao defenders.
function.
During the fight, he kept moving closer to Han Kuangmei, intending to kill the beast. Han Kuangmei was also cunning, knowing that this Han general was not easy to mess with, so he kept moving back and arranged for people to intercept him.
However, on the one hand, we have to command the battle, and on the other hand, we have to take into account our own safety. In addition, the space on the city is so large, there will be a time when we have no choice but to retreat and we are careless.
Zhang Qiong was covered in blood. After killing and injuring 23 Liao soldiers, Zhang Qiong finally threw himself in front of Han Kuangmei, shouted loudly, and slashed at his neck with a knife in both hands. In order to save him, Han Kuangmei's soldiers attacked Zhang Qiong.
attack.
However, Zhang Qiong did not care. It seemed that Han Kuangmei was the only one in his bloodthirsty eyes. Faced with Zhang Qiong's life-threatening momentum, Han Kuangmei was naturally frightened and subconsciously held his sword to resist with a "clang" sound.
, was knocked away directly, his head and body subconsciously turned, and Zhang Qiong's knife struck him on the shoulder.
Han Kuangmei was wearing treasure armor and had good defense. Even so, Zhang Qiong slashed with all his strength and was directly cut open. He let out a scream and blood gurgled out.
After a successful blow, Zhang Qiong fought hard to withstand the attack of Han Kuangmei's soldiers, and swung his sword again, hoping to kill Han Kuangmei, but his soldiers were still loyal and tried their best to block it, allowing Han Kuangmei to escape.
After this frightening blow, Han Kuangmei, who was severely injured, no longer dared to stand on the city. Under the protection of his own soldiers, he withdrew towards the city. Seeing this situation, Zhang Qiong was furious and did not want to seize the city and kill the general.
He quickly led his men to pursue him even more desperately, but the wounds he suffered seemed to be just an itch.
As soon as Han Kuangmei withdrew, the Liao army's defense on the city suddenly collapsed, and the offensive and defensive situation was completely determined. The Han army invaded the city, opened the city gate, and the soldiers who followed came roaring in.
The city defense was lost and the morale of the defenders collapsed. Xiao Siwen, in coordination with Han Kuangsi, rebuilt a line of defense in Wengcheng. They wanted to resist and hold on, but Zhang Qiong led the army to break it. The Liao army retreated in succession, and the Han army fled.
Taking advantage of the victory, he attacked and completely captured Tanzhou.
The garrison in the city originally numbered 40,000, but from the time the Han army approached the city, less than 7,000 actually engaged in the battle, and the rest collapsed without fighting.
The Miyun offensive and defensive battle ended with a complete victory for the Han army. Although the actual attack only took half a day, the preliminary preparations took nearly half a month.
The Han army also fought this battle, showing the world the unparalleled offensive power of the Han army. At the same time, Miyun's fate was also used to warn the Liao army that if they wanted to defend the city, the Han would welcome it.