The fierce artillery fire of the Liangzhou Army is almost beyond description in words.
Just look at the artillery fire one after another, with no intention of stopping at all.
Under such artillery fire, Jianmen Pass is like a lonely boat in the wind and waves, as if it will be overturned by the wind and waves at any time.
The soldiers of the Shu army were struggling hard under such artillery fire.
Of course, in such a war, the Liangzhou Army, their opponent, was not immune.
As mentioned earlier, the Shu Army was the only army within the Tang Dynasty that used firearms in actual combat.
Even to a certain extent, they used firearms more often than the Liangzhou Army.
However, they were fighting small-scale wars and did not have the momentum of the Liangzhou Army to massacre the city and destroy the country.
But even so, it was still enough for the Liangzhou Army to drink from.
I saw deadly fire snakes flashing out from the city wall at Jianmen Pass.
The artillery shell flew more than five hundred steps in the sky and fell directly into the Liangzhou Army's formation.
If you react quickly, you can quickly find a bunker to avoid the shells before they fall.
But those who react slowly are not so lucky.
The shock wave generated by the falling cannonball is enough to blow a human body into pieces.
The rubble lifted up by the shock wave is enough to penetrate a human body.
For a time, the number of casualties on both sides increased rapidly.
Of course, since the Liangzhou Army was the first to fire, it also had a certain advantage in the war.
For example, the Shu army had an artillery position that was destroyed by the Liangzhou army before it could fire at the Liangzhou army.
In a war like this, not only can a dozen more cannons change the entire battle situation, but at the very least it can reduce the enemy's damage to one's own side.
If you are dealing with other armies.
The Liangzhou Army will definitely try to beat the enemy to the point where their own mother will not be able to recognize him.
But unfortunately, they encountered the Shu army.
The Shu army was not only as proficient in firearms as the Liangzhou army.
They also have the best pass in the world like Jianmen Pass to rely on.
Therefore, even if the Liangzhou Army occupied Although the Shu army had a certain artillery advantage, it was still unable to expand the advantage despite the strong counterattack of the Shu army.
In the end, Feng Guangyao stopped forcing it and simply ordered the withdrawal of troops.
At this time, the Shu army also breathed a sigh of relief.
And when it comes to taking stock after the war.
In this battle, the Shu army lost a total of thirteen artillery pieces and more than a thousand soldiers and horses.
And from this look, the Liangzhou Army seemed to have suffered greater losses.
The Liangzhou Army lost a total of ten artillery pieces in this battle, but suffered more than 1,500 casualties.
However, this is nothing to the Liangzhou Army.
First, they had sufficient supplies, and artillery and other supplies were delivered as soon as they were told.
Even if they are willing to fight such an artillery battle with the Shu army, they can fight for days and nights without stopping.
Secondly, this may seem ruthless and iron-blooded, but it is also the key to war.
This point is that the Liangzhou Army has a large number of reserve troops.
Even the 20,000 Liangzhou troops currently behind Jianmen Gate are all dead.
They can also use the fastest speed to raise a team with exactly the same combat strength as the current Liangzhou Army.
In comparison, the Shu army was not good enough.
Their logistical supply line has been cut off by Liu Qi.
Fortunately, there was plenty of food and grass, enough to feed the two or thirty thousand people for a month.
But they had to use artillery shells sparingly.
In the previous war, it was often the Liangzhou Army who fired three cannons before they dared to return one cannon.
After all, the Liangzhou Army's artillery shells can be produced anytime and anywhere in Chang'an City.
And their artillery shells are one shot less than one shot. If all the stocks are used up, there will really be no need to fight the next war.
As I said earlier, war is about the strength of personnel, and the quality of the army is correct.
But this is all on the surface.
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What really matters in a war is the size of the two sides.
Whoever has more food and grass, more troops, and more baggage will naturally always take the initiative.
And these wars are over.
It also really made these Shu troops realize the gap between themselves and the imperial court.
"Before, outsiders said that fighting against the Liangzhou Army would make you feel hopeless."
"I didn't believe it earlier."
Shang Yunxian looked outside the city and said with a sad face: "But this time, I completely believe it."
Now he leads the Shu army to fight against the Liangzhou army, which is like an ant fighting an elephant.
Looking at that huge thing, despair will inevitably arise in my heart.
Even if Shang Yunxian has a good mentality, his current mentality is on the verge of collapse.
This cannot be said about him.
The main reason is that the pressure he is facing now is too great.
You know, Li Chengqian's side has already defeated Mianzhou City.
We are about to approach Yizhou.
If Yizhou was conquered by Li Chengqian, what would be the point of resisting?
When the time comes, you will die if you die.
What about his brothers?
What about his family?
Seeing his appearance, Chen Fukuan stepped to his side.
He said: "Lao Shang, you don't have to think too much."
"As ministers, we just have to do our best and obey the destiny."
"If God wants to kill us, it will be useless for us to worry."
Chen Fukuan said: "Besides, what we stand at is Jianmen Pass, and they can't attack it."
"As for Yizhou..."
"Didn't the news come through?"
"Brothers from all over the country have begun to gather towards Yizhou."
"No matter how strong the Liangzhou Army under Li Chengqian is, can it be stronger than our nearly one hundred thousand brothers?"
Chen Fukuan raised his hand and patted Shang Yunxian on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Maybe when the time comes, His Highness will bring you some benefits." The brothers from Zhoucheng dragged Li Chengqian to Shu."
"At that time, we only need to block Li Chengqian's retreat, and we will be able to change the situation of the battle..."
After hearing these words, Shang Yunxian sighed again.
He knew that Chen Fukuan said this just to reassure him.
After all, those words he said were just good wishes.
"There is no hope for us to come back for help."
Shang Yunxian pursed his lips, raised his head and looked towards the east, and said: "Now, I just hope that Zhang Xiao can come back for help as soon as possible..."
Zhang Xiao?
Return support?
How can it be.
Gao Zhixing is not a vegetarian.
The Xiangyang army under his command is not even vegetarian.
What's more, now he has more than just the Xiangyang Army under his command.
On the day Feng Guangyao launched his attack on Jianmen Pass.
Yuchi Jingde, who was suppressing the rebellion in the eastern part of Jiangnan Province, finally led his men to kill him.
And also on the same day, they launched a fierce attack on the Shu army's camp from the flank of the Shu army.
At the same time, Yuchi Jingde also sent someone to send the news to Gao Zhixing.
After hearing the news, Gao Zhixing was extremely excited.
"Damn it, I've had enough of this tone for a long time."
Since last year, he has been organizing the defense and offense here.
In the blink of an eye, now, for half a year, he has been leading the Xiangyang army to be beaten again.
Being beaten?
Is this a high-level personality?
of course not.
But for the sake of the overall situation, he could only endure it.
But now, the opportunity has come.
Gao Zhixing raised his hand and slammed the table, saying: "Send an order to the entire army to assemble immediately and launch a counterattack against the rebels!"
After hearing the news, many people had the same idea as Gao Zhixing.
I can't stand this tone of voice.
I will use my cannon hammer to beat your mother until she doesn’t even recognize you...