The craftsmen of both Zhou and Qi armies were helpless.
Horn frowned: "It seems we have to find a way to figure out what kind of weapon this is."
"Qian Guo used this thing to kill and injure many of our soldiers. Can Huo Shuai use the iron pagoda?"
Yan Wenyuan said calmly.
Horn raised his eyebrows, this guy can't hold himself back?
"What does Yan Shuai mean?"
He deliberately pretended to be puzzled, but in fact he knew very well that the Qi army's siege soldiers had suffered many casualties these days.
Counting the previous casualties, nearly 100,000 people had been injured, and although Zhou's damage was not small, it was undoubtedly much better than Qi's.
"Use the iron pagoda to cover our soldiers' transportation of ramming vehicles. As long as we can rush into the city a hundred steps, our army can break through the city gate." Yan Wenyuan did not hide anything and directly expressed his thoughts.
Zhou's Tiefutu heavy cavalry is very powerful and can be called a battlefield meat grinder. The cavalry and the horses are all wrapped in armor made of fine iron.
Indestructible to the sword...
The disadvantage is that it takes too long to prepare for a charge, and its mobility is much worse than that of light cavalry.
Judging from the effectiveness of sieges these days, ordinary shields cannot stop Qian Guo's explosive weapons.
It may be feasible if the iron pagoda is used to clear the way to cover the infantry siege.
But how could Horn agree? There were only 10,000 people in Tiefutu, and every cavalryman, from man to horse, was carefully selected.
It costs no less than a hundred taels of silver to train a qualified Tiefutu cavalry, and each one is a treasure of the Zhou Kingdom.
If Tiefutu's heavy armor couldn't stop Qian Guo's weird weapon, he would be knocked upside down by the explosion.
How did Horn explain to His Majesty?
Thinking about it, Horn smiled and said: "Commander Yan, don't be anxious. According to me, it doesn't have to be like this at all."
"Oh, what's Huo Shuai's advice then? Is it possible that it's going to be a waste of time like this?"
Yan Wenyuan sneered: "Huo Shuai, don't forget, the empress is still in Tongzhou City at the moment."
If Xiao Linglong hadn't been seriously injured and was in Tongzhou City, Horn and Yan Wenyuan really wouldn't have wanted to launch such an urgent offensive.
It was precisely because Xiao Linglong was seriously injured that it was difficult to move in a short period of time.
As long as Tongzhou is captured and Xiao Linglong is captured, the Qian Kingdom will be completely defeated.
This is why the two of them attacked day and night, regardless of casualties.
But now the city outside Tongzhou Pass is as impregnable as a tortoise shell.
At present, it seems that it will be very difficult to break through in a short period of time.
Horn lowered his gaze and thought for a moment, then said softly: "Judging from the current situation, the reason why Qianjun was able to block our attack was entirely because of that weird weapon."
"In my opinion, it is better to send out small groups of troops to attack from all sides every day and induce the army to consume this weapon with relatively small casualties."
"As long as they don't have enough weapons, it won't be difficult to defeat Ganjun."
Yan Wenyuan: "But the key now is that we don't know how many weapons reserves Ganjun has."
Horn smiled and said: "This is the second point. If we attack during the day, the defenders of Qianjun can use ordinary arrows to deal with us."
"But what about at night?"
Yan Wenyuan clicked his tongue: "When they don't know the number of enemy troops, they will definitely use that kind of weapon just to be sure."
Horn smiled slightly: "Yes, and our cavalry is fast. They can feign an attack at night, and then retreat after the army counterattacks. Attack four or five times a night to tire others out."
"If you consume it a few more times, I will lose this powerful weapon. Are they really going to have inexhaustible supplies of this powerful weapon?"
Yan Wenyuan laughed: "I'll wait and see."
Horn's words have already indicated that the next siege will focus on the Zhou State, which can reduce Qi State's consumption.
He was very satisfied with this.
Cursing the old fox secretly, Horn smiled and began to mobilize his troops and let the soldiers rest in preparation for the evening attack.
People are dying every day in the scorching battlefield, and at the same time in Tongzhou City.
Zhao Kang was holding a bowl of soup and medicine, squatting in front of the hospital bed and personally feeding Xiao Linglong the medicine.
The empress frowned: "Bitter."
"You have to drink even if it's bitter. I've searched the whole city for just this little bit of honey. Come on, just two sips and it's over."
After feeding a spoonful of the soup, Zhao Kang put the bowl aside and took out a hand towel to wipe the medicine stains on Xiao Linglong's mouth.
The movements were gentle, for fear of hurting Her Majesty the Empress, who was covered in injuries.
Looking at the cautious Zhao Kang, Xiao Linglong's heart was filled with warmth, but she still felt a little unhappy when she thought of something, so she stretched out her hand and pulled Zhao Kang's sleeve.
"What's wrong?"
Zhao Kang asked.
Xiao Linglong pursed her lips: "You and Ye Hongxue."
"Ahem."
Zhao Kang's eyelids twitched and he felt a little guilty: "You know?"
"Humph, I won't ask you how long you plan to keep it a secret!" Xiao Linglong pretended to be displeased.
Zhao Kang smiled awkwardly, he really had to report this matter to Her Majesty the Empress.
At that moment, he went to Jingguo and talked about how Ye Hongxue stood on the stage of life and death in order to resist Li Muqing's death for him.
Listening, Xiao Linglong's expression gradually softened, and she couldn't help but say: "She is so kind to you."
Zhao Kang smiled gently, his eyes full of tenderness: "Yes."
Seeing him like this, Xiao Linglong was a little annoyed: "What about me?"
"You? You can only hit me."
Zhao Kang said deliberately, Xiao Linglong almost didn't mention it in one breath, and punched him away.
But Zhao Kang held her hand, and Her Majesty the Empress pouted: "So this is how you feel about me. Okay, then I will give you a marriage to her, and you can go with her later."
The woman said she felt aggrieved, and then she heard Zhao Kang laugh and say: "But I just want to be your minister for the rest of my life, my Queen."
Looking at Zhao Kang's sincere eyes, the woman couldn't help but feel a sore nose, and leaned towards Zhao Kang regardless of her physical injuries.
"hug me."
Gently hugging each other, Zhao Kang's heart was filled with love and affection, and he was determined to protect this girl for the rest of his life.
At this moment, Ye Hongxue, who came to discuss matters with him, had just arrived at the door and saw the two embracing each other.
She was stunned for a moment, looking at the scene in front of her with eyes wide open in disbelief.
Zhao Kang and the Empress!
how come!
She screamed in shock, alarming the two people inside.
Zhao Kang turned around and saw Ye Hongxue running away in a hurry, and immediately gave a bitter smile.
He gently patted Xiao Linglong's back and put her down.
"I'll go see her."
Her Majesty the Empress hummed obediently, and there was no grudge in her heart.
Zhao Kang chased Ye Hongxue's voice all the way to the yard. Looking at the chaotic Ye Hongxue, he said helplessly: "Why are you running?"
"You! You and the Empress!" Ye Hongxue spoke incoherently.
Zhao Kang nodded and said calmly: "You are right, Your Majesty, she is my woman."
Her delicate body trembled, Ye Hongxue looked at Zhao Kang in disbelief, and it took a long time before she asked with difficulty.
"What about me! Who am I?"
Zhao Kang: "You too, I can't let go of either of you two."
