Han Shizu

Chapter 895
The light of the high sun in late autumn seemed unusually dull, and the howling autumn wind kept whistling, as if it was cheering for the attack and defense of Miyun City.Under the attack of the long-range weapons of the Han army, flying stones, arrows, and fire bombs were impenetrable, and continued to traumatize the city, devastated from the outside to the inside.

Within half an hour, the Han army threw 1500 kerosene bombs, 2500 stone bombs, 500 iron arrowheads, and 150000 crossbow arrows to Miyun City.Such an attack mode was a disaster for the Liao army defending the city. The morale, which was not very high, was deprived of several percent and reduced to a lower level.

At the beginning of the Han army's offensive, Liao general also ordered to shoot bows and arrows, but he was completely suppressed soon.Most of the guards at the top of the city can only hide behind the female wall, hoping that the strong wall can protect them.

Facing the extravagant tactics of the Han army, the unprepared Liao army really couldn't find any effective countermeasures.Xiao Siwen ordered people to prepare a large number of wooden shields for defense, but they could block arrows, but they couldn't stop the impact of stone bullets, and they couldn't stop the bed crossbow with strong penetrating power, and even burst open Nutrients for burning oil bombs.

Therefore, in a short period of time, the defense on the city appeared to be in pieces, the soldiers panicked and left, and the generals could not stop restraining them.In fact, the purpose of the Han army's tactics, apart from destroying defensive facilities, was not to kill or injure many enemy troops, but to attack their morale and deter their morale.

Under such indiscriminate blows, the unlucky ones will inevitably be swallowed by fire oil, stoned to death, pierced by iron arrowheads, and the tragic death. The shock caused is enough to destroy the guard's confidence and make them Its not very strong belief collapsed.The key point is that the Han army has everything they want, and it is difficult for them to even respond to a symbolic counterattack.

Outside the south city, Zhang Qiong, the guard of the holy army, drew out his saber early and stared at the top of the city. There was a murderous light in his eyes like copper bells.The tragedy on the city can be imagined, looking back from time to time, hoping to see the order of the Chinese army to attack.

Last year, Zhang Qiong took the lead in conquering Sichuan and Shu, attacking the city and pulling out the stronghold. There were three times.For a fighter like Zhang Qiong, commanding troops is not his forte. Only fighting is what he can do to demonstrate his martial arts and realize his own value.

Behind them were 2500 holy guards, who were the siege soldiers selected by Murong Yanzhao.Even in formation, Zhang Qiong chooses to stand at the forefront. Therefore, although his temperament is rough and cruel, on the battlefield, his subordinates are willing to follow him to attack, without fear of life and death.

After the Guardians, the thunderbolt cannon installed has already been replaced. Although this car is sharp, it is also worn out.The soldiers and Minyong who were in charge of the control had changed two batches. The siege equipment of the Han army all required a lot of manpower to operate.This time, only 3000 people were specially assigned to be responsible for the Thunderbolt Cannon.

Of course, this is much more labor-saving and labor-saving than the catapults of the Han army in the early years. At that time, if you want to launch a stone bomb with a catapult, you need dozens or even hundreds of trained people to cooperate and pull it.As a counterweight throwing car, the advantages of Thunderbolt Cannon are clear at a glance.

The kerosene bombs and stone bombs were still being fired, and the sound of piercing through the air had an ear-piercing effect.On Miyun City, the Liao army was no longer visible, but the Liao army took the initiative to retreat into the city to avoid such unnecessary casualties.

A distance of about two miles was where the Chinese army was located. A general's platform about ten feet high was erected, with a large banner fluttering in the wind. Murong Yanzhao climbed on it to supervise and command the battle.

The situation on the battlefield can be seen at a glance, the distance is a bit far, and the situation at the top of the city is not very clear, but it can always be perceived.Beside him, several generals who accompanied the army also accompanied them to watch the battle, not to mention the Liao army, even these Han generals were stunned by such an offensive.They had expected and imagined the upgraded siege tactics of the Han army, but they never expected that it would be so sharp and powerful when fully demonstrated.

Sun Li murmured: "If we were to wait, in the face of such a blow, how would we resist it?"

In fact, there is nothing that cannot be dealt with in the method of siege, but the Liao army was so unprepared that it was in a panic.And don't look at the Han army's attack within half an hour, which is so powerful that it can change the color of the world, but the actual effect is only thunder and rain.In the end, if you want to win the city, you have to rely on the siege soldiers to make meritorious deeds. No matter how strong the equipment is, the decisive victory depends on people.

And if the Liao army can get used to this kind of battle, muster up the courage, and deal with it calmly, then the Han army will be nothing but 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 was terrified and panic-stricken. The last general thought that it was time to attack!" Lu Huaizhong, the commander of the infantry beside Murong Yanzhao, suggested to him.

Regarding this, Murong Yanzhao's Confucianism and face were calm, and he just ordered calmly: "Send Zhang Qiong and Murong Yanqing to attack! Change a group of archers, climb the earthen wall, shoot freely, and cover the city battle!"

"Yes!"

With the order of the army, the attack changed, and the Han army, which had been ready to go, immediately attacked Miyun City.Of course, it is impossible to rush up with a swarm of bamboo ladders and wooden ladders.
The attack of the Han army was also very organized. Five thick ladders on the left and right were pushed towards the city wall. Each of them was pushed by 250 coolies. The call signs were neat, leaving dense footprints and a few deep wheel marks. .

Then, under the leadership of the officers, the soldiers of the Han Dynasty either held shields, resisted cards, or hid under the wooden sheds, maintaining their positions and advancing steadily.

Inside Miyun Wengcheng, the Liao army was in a miserable and busy scene. The air was filled with the smell of blood and burning. There were burning buildings above and below the city.

In order to boost morale, Xiao Siwen went to Nancheng in person. At this time, he was also hiding in the city chamber, his face wrinkled together, no longer his usual calm demeanor, his trembling hands showed the tension in his heart.

"I heard that the attack of the Han army is powerful and unstoppable, but I didn't expect that the precision of its equipment is so sharp!" Xiao Siwen's tone actually revealed some lamentation.

"Private envoy, although the Han army's equipment is fine, it is far from enough to break through the city gate. After that, the soldiers will inevitably attack the city, and we should prepare for the city battle." A middle-aged military general said to Xiao Siwen in a serious tone: "Nowadays, all soldiers are afraid, and people's hearts are unstable. The clerks should not be afraid. They should still calm down and prepare to meet the enemy!"

This middle-aged military general is Han Kuangmei, a core member of the Han family in the Liao Kingdom, and the uncle of Han Derang, a famous power official in the Liao Kingdom.Although it was the end of autumn, sweat was dripping from his forehead. I don't know if it was from being roasted by the fire or because he was too nervous.

Hearing his words, Xiao Siwen calmed down a little, looked at Han Kuangmei, and immediately said: "The general's words are justified! To defend against the enemy, please help the general. I will be behind, organize people, and fully support the general!"

In fact, Miyun's defense mostly relied on the merits of Han Kuangmei, and in addition, there were a large number of Han soldiers in the Liao army defending the city, so Xiao Siwen dared to delegate power to him.

After the two of them spoke, on the city wall, there was an almost stern voice of warning from the guards: "The Han army is attacking!"

Immediately, Han Kuangmei's expression changed, and without thinking, Han Kuangmei immediately walked out of the city, and drove a group of people, armed with weapons, to board the already scorched city tower.Climbing up the tower, I no longer cared about the severely damaged environment on the city. I could only see that war behemoths, accompanied by a large number of Han troops, were slowly approaching, and I could even clearly see the murderous faces of some Han soldiers.

The bows and crossbows of the Han army are still firing, but because the city battle is imminent, the pressure on the city has weakened.Taking advantage of this opportunity, Han Kuangmei hurriedly arranged for the guards and mobilized crossbowmen to fight back.However, this kind of counterattack can still only be described as powerless.

Because the previous soil attack preparations greatly reduced the distance between the Han army and the city of Miyun, but within a quarter of an hour, ten ladders were successfully approaching the top of the city. The Liao army in the city, even if the Liao army has some protection, it can still cause a lot of damage every round.

In the middle of the building, two pedals were lowered and hit heavily on the edge of the city wall, making a dull sound. Several guards in the front had their heads smashed.And the Han pawns hidden inside the ladder immediately rushed towards the city along the steps, with a ferocious aura and ferocious faces, like a hungry wolf rushing at a sheep, or a lackey rushing towards its prey.

Regarding this, Han Kuangmei's expression was extremely serious. The Han army's attack was too oppressive, and they didn't give them much time to react.We can only try our best to command the defense, while facing the enemy with bows and crossbows, while using long spears to resist the Han soldiers who jumped from the ladder to the top of the city.

The fierce fighting broke out. Although under the defense of the Liao army, it was difficult for the Han army to rush to the top of the city, but only lost hundreds of soldiers, they successfully climbed to the top of the city and fought hand-to-hand.As the siege battle progressed to this point, the solid city defenses that the Liao army relied on had almost completely lost their effectiveness. With the containment effect of the first ascended soldiers, the follow-up Han soldiers continued to support them.

On the outer wall of Miyun City, rows of thick crossbow arrows are densely nailed. These are called stepping arrows, three in a row. The soldiers of the Han Dynasty stepped on these arrows, and the apes attached to them and participated in the battle.

Zhang Qiong truly demonstrated his consistent combat style, personally ascending the top of the city, wearing heavy armor, holding a shield in his left hand, and a four-foot broadsword in his right, leading the soldiers under his command to fight on the front line.Under the city, the Liao army had no single enemy. Every time they swung their swords, there would be casualties.

The Han soldiers ascending the city, according to the usual training, a small group of five, closely cooperate, and advance step by step. If there are casualties, the latter will follow, one by one, like sharp rafters, smashing the defenders to pieces.

In such a fierce close combat, the competition is the training and bravery of both sides. The Liao army in Tanzhou has a certain combat power, but its coordination is not as tight as that of the Han army. Under the front and rear attacks, it is easier to climb the city. Morale has plummeted to the extreme, how can it be the opponent of the Han army who is like a wolf and a tiger.

The fighting in the city lasted for nearly half an hour, with piles of corpses piled up like mountains and rivers of blood flowing, Han Kuangmei was devoted to the Liao Kingdom, she personally commanded her men to resist, the arrows flew in the air, the arrows flew in her body and she did not retreat.Under the city, Xiao Siwen mobilized the soldiers of the Liao army, organized manpower, and continued to fight against the city. In this way, he lasted for half an hour.

However, the situation was at this point, and the outcome was decided. The efforts of Xiao and Han were ultimately in vain in the face of the attack of the Han army.Zhang Qiong is the sharpest arrow of the Han army, and has long noticed Han Kuangmei's role in the Liao army's defenders.

During the fight, they kept moving closer to Han Kuangmei, intending to kill this beast.Han Kuangmei was also cunning. Knowing that this Han general was not easy to mess with, she kept retreating and arranged for someone to intercept him.

However, while commanding the battle, one must also take care of one's own safety, and there is only so much space on the city, there will be times when there is no way to retreat, and one will be negligent.

Zhang Qiong was drenched in blood, and after hacking to death and wounding 23 Liao soldiers one after another, he finally threw himself in front of Han Kuangmei, shouted violently, and slashed at his neck with a knife in both hands.In order to save him, Han Kuangmei's soldiers attacked Zhang Qiong.

Zhang Qiong didn't care, and Han Kuangmei seemed to be the only one in his bloodthirsty eyes.Faced with Zhang Qiong's desperate aura, Han Kuangmei was naturally terrified, and subconsciously held the sword to resist. With a "clang", he was directly knocked into the air, his head and body subconsciously tilted, and Zhang Qiong's knife slashed at him. on the shoulders.

Han Kuangmei was wearing a treasured armor, and her defensive power was good. Even so, Zhang Qiong slashed with all her strength, and was cut directly. With his scream, blood gushed out.

After a successful blow, Zhang Qiong fought hard to bear the attack of Han Kuangmei's soldiers, and swung the knife again, trying to finish Han Kuangmei, but his soldiers were loyal and blocked them desperately, so that Han Kuangmei escaped.

After this shocking blow, Han Kuangmei, who was severely injured, no longer dared to stand on the top of the city, and retreated into the city under the protection of her own soldiers.Seeing this situation, Zhang Qiong was furious. She didn't want to lose the victory of seizing the city and beheading the general, so she hurriedly led people to pursue him even more desperately. As for the injuries on her body, it seemed that they were just tickling.

As soon as Han Kuangmei withdrew, the defense of the Liao army on the city collapsed immediately, and the offensive and defensive situation was completely settled.The Han army invaded the city, opened the city gate, and the follow-up soldiers rushed in roaring.

The city defense fell, and the morale of the defenders collapsed. Xiao Siwen responded to Han Kuangmei and rebuilt a line of defense in the Wengcheng. He wanted to resist the defense, but it was Zhang Qiong who led the army to break it.The Liao army retreated in successive defeats, and the Han army took advantage of the victory to attack and completely captured Tanzhou.

There were originally [-] defenders in the city, but since the Han army approached the city, less than [-] have actually been engaged in the battle, and the rest will collapse without fighting.

The Miyun offensive and defensive battle ended with the complete victory of the Han army. Although the actual offensive time only took half a day, the early preparations took nearly half a month.

The Han army also fought from this, showing the world the unrivaled attack power of the Han army.At the same time, he also used Miyun's fate to warn the Liao army that if they wanted to defend the city, the big men welcomed it.

(End of this chapter)