Shuofang County is not a big city, and the towns in the north are in disrepair and are not considered strong. If Yang Jian had not repaired this place before during the Northern Expedition, the gaps in the city wall might have been enough to kill people.
At that time, Yang Jian probably would not have thought that one day he would have to rely on Shuofang City.
Guarding Shuofang are Liang Rui and Yin Shou.
One is the head coach, and although the other has the title of Shuofang County Sheriff, everyone knows that he is actually the supervisor of the army.
The battle for Shuofang has entered its second day.
Liang Rui saw the Han army's firearms for the first time, but fortunately they had already learned about this new weapon from Yu Wensheng's defeated troops. After all, they were not unprepared at all. In the end, they were killed like Yu Wensheng and his son.
Beaten to pieces.
The soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty stood in twos and threes on the top of the city, holding shields in their hands. These shields may not be able to block the combination of stone bullets and musket bullets, but at least they can provide considerable psychological comfort. And the defenders on the top of the city
In fact, it was just a show, the real main force of the defenders was under the city.
Liang Rui was not a mediocre person like Yu Wensheng. Now that he knew how powerful the enemy was, he had already made preparations that he would not be able to gain a foothold on the city.
The soldiers and horses in the city were divided into several reserve groups. Once the enemy began to attack the city, these people would hide under the city wall. Anyway, no matter whether they were stone bullets, arrows or musket balls, they could not be hit at all. And when the Han army came to the city, they could not reach them.
After that, these people went out again and fought hand to hand.
At this time, even after experiencing a brief blow from muskets, morale was still there. With the numerical advantage, Liang Rui managed to survive the first day, making Han Qinhu, who was in charge of the main attack below the city, furious.
However, Han Qinhu and Niu Hong had already been mentally prepared before. After all, Liang Rui could not be Yu Wensheng and his son. Although Yu Wensheng and his son were not without courage, their strategies were far inferior to Liang Rui's.
It can't be considered a surprise that Liang Rui was able to think of a proper response in just a few days.
Especially after the Battle of Luochuan, the Han army no longer allowed the musketeers to rush to the front, so when it came to a real hand-to-hand encounter, the Han army that rushed to the city had no advantage and was beaten down by the Northern Zhou soldiers who were holding their breath.
It's also reasonable.
The ignited ladder truck was burning. Only a small number of the Han soldiers on the truck survived. This was also the first time that the Han army musketeers suffered casualties. Only four or five of the dozen or so musketeers on the top ran out. Of course.
In order to destroy such a ladder truck, the Northern Zhou people also paid a heavy price. All the large defensive equipment on the top of the city were demolished by the Han army's trebuchets, and Liang Rui could only order the defenders to retreat.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Han army's chariots were able to rush to the city gate without any hindrance and hit the city gate with all their strength. This was the scene just now.
However, Han Qinhu also knew that this was just psychological comfort, because according to the tip, the city gate had been blocked long ago, and Liang Rui and Yin Shou were ready to live or die with the city.
Even if the car can break through the city gate, it can't break through the messy debris blocking the city gate, not to mention that it can't break through the city gate at all due to the obstruction of those things.
Liang Rui simply gave up the possibility of going out for field battles or even leaving the city, and decided to stay behind closed doors.
Therefore, the breakthrough point is still at the top of the city.
"Uncle, use the Sky-shaking Thunder." Li Jing stood beside Han Qinhu and said in a deep voice.
Now he is no longer a white man. After Li Xingchen met him last time, he gave him the official position of Qianniu Beishen. The so-called Qianniu Beishen is the emperor's military attache. The official position is within the bodyguard system, right?
He was truly a person around the emperor. Historically, Li Yuan also rose to prominence because of his holding this official position.
Of course, Li Xingchen did not intend to keep Li Jing by his side. Instead, he continued to let him follow Han Qinhu to complete the northward attack on Yang Jian. Firstly, it was to increase his practical experience. Secondly, Li Xingchen was also very interested in Li Jing's views.
, so I really want to know the difference between the frontline battle situation he reported and what I got through other channels, and I also want to see what Li Jing thinks of the frontline.
Moreover, with the experience of the Northern War, Li Jing could naturally enter the military academy that was still being established as a general instead of Bai Ding.
The training of military academies is divided into two categories. One is to train young people who have not been exposed to war to become grassroots officers. The other is to train generals who are already in the position of generals. It doesn’t have to be thought about.
We know that large-scale conflicts and wars are destined to become less and less in the future, so those who have training experience in the academy will naturally be more likely to be promoted.
Li Xingchen had no intention of letting Li Jing start from Baiding. That would be a waste of talent, so he gave him a position that would prepare him for thousands of people. Although he had no real power, he was still an out-and-out general, and he was also qualified to serve in Korea.
When Qin Hu is directing the battle, he interrupts, so he no longer has to worry about anyone making irresponsible remarks.
Han Qinhu was a little hesitant.
Zhentian Lei was only delivered to the military camp last night. Pei Zilie himself led the subsequent Han army group that had just set off from Yanzhou, so he sent people to rush over to send Zhentian Lei. From this, the effect of Zhentian Lei,
Even if Han Qinhu and others have never seen it, they can guess pretty well. After all, it is definitely not a fuel-efficient lamp that can be paired with a musket.
But Han Qinhu is not inclined to use Zhentian Lei.
He didn't know the effect of this new weapon, so he couldn't take risks.
Once the Sky Thunder is used and the effect is not satisfactory, it is better to say that if there is any danger, it will really cause trouble. Han Qinhu prefers to use traditional methods to win the city steadily.
"If we don't capture Shuofang, something unexpected will happen." At this time, Niu Hong couldn't help but say. This was the fundamental concern that he and Li Jing were both worried about.
Their opponents are not the helpless Yu Wensheng and his son, but Yang Jian.
Yang Jian should still have many soldiers and horses in his hands. Who can be sure that he will not come to rescue?
In other words, there should be a problem only if you don't save someone until you die, right?
The reason why Pei Zilie asked people to send Zhentian Lei in such a hurry was probably because of this consideration. He needed Han Qinhu to seize the city quickly.
Taking a deep breath, Han Qinhu waved his hand: "Pili Chao, change into Thunder Thunder."
Niu Hong and Li Jing also looked nervously at the city wall.
The sound of gold and drums sounded at the same time, and the Han army began to retreat slowly, while the thunder chariot began to move forward.
The craftsmen began to calculate the shooting elements.
The large group of Han army musketeers and crossbowmen also began to form formations.
When everyone is in place, the drumming and gold ringing stop at the same time.
The wind blows.
It was surprisingly quiet both above and below the city.