Da Xipeng (pronounced Tongji), the general manager of Xunzhou in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, stood on the Shuizhai Archery Tower. From here, he could see the approaching Han army line. The thin black line was getting closer and closer, and more and more people were approaching.
Soldiers and horses gathered, making this line wider and wider.
The soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty nervously grasped their swords. Most of them were actually new recruits, facing the battlefield for the first time, and there were so many legends about the Han army in the "jianghu". Fighting against opponents like ghosts and gods, there was no way
Psychological stress is impossible.
Da Xipong was also very nervous. He was not afraid of war. As the youngest son of Northern Zhou Dynasty veteran Da Xiwu, he had a title. He also grew up listening to war stories and served in the army for many years when he grew up. He was nervous.
Yes, can we hold on to this camp today?
In order to be able to defend Yubi City and recreate the glory of Wei Xiaokuan, Chang Shan's troops all came out in full force. Chang Shan was originally stationed in Yubi City, but after noticing the movements of the Han army, he directly transferred to Hanzhai and asked Da Xi to lead the army.
The water strongholds are stationed as horns to each other, and the enemy must not be able to encircle Yubi City.
Otherwise, no matter how many soldiers and horses are sent to guard Yubi City, it may not be of any use. After many years of construction, Yubi City is no longer the small Yubi City it used to be, but the troops attacking the city outside the city have also
It was no longer the army it was back then. Facing the Han army's muskets, thunderbolt chariots and even artillery that had just begun to show its prowess, there was no Yubi City wall inlaid with bricks. In fact, it could not hold up for long at all.
The Han army line in front has stopped. Just now it was a black dot in the distance, but now the outline of a person can be vaguely seen.
They stood in the field, quietly waiting for the order to attack.
The flags were dancing violently in the wind, but the Han soldiers remained motionless.
The arduous training in the barracks has allowed these soldiers to form muscle memory and obedience to orders. The cold wind and the approaching enemy cannot affect them from standing there in accordance with the orders, waiting to march towards death and victory.
Da Xipong was envious of the general on the opposite side. He knew that this Gong Han army was a real new army, but this meticulous formation was enough to show that this new army was far from the new recruits he had imagined.
It would be great if I could have such an army.
It's a pity that I am a complete Xianbei, and the honor and disgrace of the entire family have been tied to the survival of the Xianbei dynasty, and this cannot be changed.
However, I heard that there were already several Xianbei generals in the Han army, such as Chang Sun Sheng, and it was even said that someone had seen Yu Wenxin in the northwest.
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Da Xipong shook his head and wiped this terrible thought from his mind.
"Nanman Firearms!" At this time, a harsh voice came from beside him.
"Get down, get down quickly!" Da Xicheng waved his hands violently.
The soldiers around him hurriedly lowered their heads, and artillery shells roared overhead, hitting the camp heavily.
The first round of artillery was just for calibration. The shells were scattered inside and outside the wall, and most of them hit the open space. The sound was huge, but there were no gains.
Regarding the new firearms of the Han army, although it was impossible to imitate them for a while, there were still many strategies to deal with them. Da Xipong had already dug many holes in the camp, and when the artillery came over, they could have some
guarded against.
There are two types of artillery shells of the Han army, solid shells and blooming shells. A solid shell is just a big iron ball. Whether you can prevent it from hitting it is simply a matter of face. God wants you to win the jackpot, so you can hide no matter how hard you do it.
Can't hide.
The shells are different. This kind of shells usually explode when they are close to the ground, and the exploding shrapnel scatters to kill people. In this way, as long as you can lean into the tunnel, even if the shells explode above your head,
You may not be able to get into trouble.
In addition, the Northern Zhou army also built many shields with iron exteriors, which could effectively block bullets.
Explosions occurred one after another in the camp. Now it was the fire cans thrown by the trebuchet. The dry and cold north wind blew the flames. The flames soon burned fiercely and gradually engulfed the camp.
This water stronghold was newly established and there were no permanent barracks made of rammed earth. Therefore, at this time, Da Xicheng could only sigh as he watched the tents turn into ashes. However, the enemy was coming fiercely, and I was afraid that he could only stay on the position tonight.
He slept with his clothes on, provided that he could still see the sunset alive, or not be directly driven out of the camp by the enemy.
After three rounds of shelling, the Han army began to advance forward.
Wei Yuancheng, holding a horizontal sword, walked on one side of the queue. Although he also had a musket, his significance as a commander was far greater than that of a musketeer, so he did not need to shoot himself at this time.
Step by step, the Han army was getting closer and closer to the enemy's camp.
Next, enter the range of the musket.
Wei Yuancheng's pounding heart seemed to have stagnated at this time, and the long training would not let the tension caused by his first real participation in actual combat affect his order: "First row, release
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The muskets were fired in unison. Although the soldiers were equally nervous, they also formed a conditioned reflex. The moment the musketeers opened fire, the sword and shield bearers nearby had already rushed out and lined up along both sides of the musketeers' queue.
The number of Han army musketeers is not large, and they can only shoot in two rows. Compared with three rows, the natural density of two rows of shooting is not that great. There are still some gaps in the middle. At this time, the crossbowmen will be responsible.
Temporarily suppress the enemy. In addition, the swordsman and shieldman will be responsible for covering the musketeers to prevent the enemy's crossbowmen from counterattack, posing a threat to the musketeers who are almost directly exposed in the open space.
The echelon team behind them, who were ready to climb over the wall at any time, were also ready to go, just waiting for orders.
The bullets crackled on the wall, and the soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty could hardly raise their heads.
Da Xipeng on the archery tower gave the order to shoot back with arrows. In order to improve their accuracy, the Han army's musketeers actually walked closer to the maximum range of the muskets, and even reached the maximum range of the Northern Zhou army's arrows.
At the end of the powerful crossbow, it was impossible to pierce Lu Gu. Da Xiping naturally understood that it was useless to shoot the arrow at this time. If it pierced the enemy's shield or even armor, it would just scratch the itch. But he had to do this, otherwise the Northern Zhou army would
Being suppressed and beaten all the time will have a great impact on your morale.
The arrows were shot sparsely, and Da Xidong felt a little regretful.
The enemy's bullets and arrows were like rain, and our own troops didn't have much momentum at all. If it weren't for the two archery towers in the camp, I might not even have a chance to fight back.
Noticing the arrows fired from the archery tower, the Han army musketeers turned their guns in an orderly manner and shot at the windows of the archery tower one by one.
At the same time, two artillery pieces were pushed up.
The dark muzzle looks like a giant beast that can swallow people.