The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 439

early in the morning.When the people in Xiangyang City were still sleeping.Five thousand Mongolian cavalry and archers in heavy armor.It is already within [-] meters of Xiangyang City.Covering the countless throwing cars that followed closely behind.As long as the defenders on Xiangyang City shoot down.The cavalry and archers will concentrate their forces.Shoot against it.With superb marksmanship.The archers of the Xiangyang Army will soon be restrained.Until the riprap truck reaches the intended destination.

Archahan held a long spear.Stand at the forefront of the line.See throwing the car in place.With a wave of his left hand.Ordered: "Beat drums and sound gold. Trebuchet. Release."

immediately.The drums in the Mongolian army were rumbling.The horns are all around.The cavalry and archers ahead gave way.Hundreds of trebuchets roared in unison following the order.Pieces of stone flew towards Xiangyang City.Among them, there may be large stones weighing about [-] jin.

The stones thrown by the Mongolian trebuchet came one after another.Many stones fell on the city wall.Punch out a lot of potholes.There are even some small stones that fell in the dwellings near the city wall.Fortunately, all the people nearby have been evacuated.There were no casualties.

At the beginning.The catapults and crossbows on Xiangyang City can also fight back and shoot.but.Not long after.The catapults of the Xiangyang Army were suppressed by the stones emitted by the large number of Mongolian catapults.

"Damn it. Why did the Mongolian army have so many catapults? They also used large catapults. A Shu's main attack could not be placed at the east gate." Lu Shikui on the city wall cursed loudly.Scolding is scolding.Lu Shikui's mind was not disturbed.Let Ergou lead a group of messengers to convey his orders around.

The No.16 generals guarding the east gate received Lu Shikui's order.Immediately ordered their subordinates: "Everyone is hidden. Be careful to avoid the stones of the trebuchet. Protect yourself."

Even the soldiers beside the trebuchet all hid in the bunker.Several catapults on the city wall were hit by stones from the Mongolian army catapults.Suddenly fell apart.become a pile of waste.The general in charge of commanding the trebuchet could only be in a hurry.Except for cursing loudly.There is nothing to do.Watching helplessly the trebuchet was destroyed by the opponent.

This round of artillery bombardment by the Mongolian army.It lasted for more than two quarters of an hour.after.The Mongolian army's trebuchet stopped firing.

Lu Shikui shook the dust off his body.The spirit was shocked.Loudly said: "All officers and men obey orders. Get ready to fight."

Waited for a while.Lu Shikui, who was concentrating on the outside of the city, did not see any signs of an attack from the Mongolian army outside the city.on the contrary.Under the protection of cavalry archers.The catapult gradually receded into the distance.subsequently.Azahan led the cavalry and archers and left slowly.

"Retired. General Lu. What's going on?" Zhao Wan, commander of the No.90 Sixth Army who was close to Lu Shikui, asked.

"I don't know." Lu Shikui looked outside the city.I stayed for a while.Then ordered. "General Zhao. Send someone to clean up the battlefield. Treat the wounded. Repair the bunker."

Zhao Wan, who was covered in dust, said, "Yes, General."

Hundreds of regimental defense members in the bunkers under the city wall hurriedly cooperated with the battalions and capitals in the army (the Song Army has 16 people as the capital. Each capital has two teams under its jurisdiction. A total of [-] people. It is equivalent to a company in later generations. Five capitals are battalions). hygienist.First, the casualties were transferred to the No.[-] field hospital behind.Then began to repair the fortification bunkers damaged by Mongolian catapults.

Lu Shikui stood on the city wall.Looked around.Surrounded by his personal guards, he walked towards the handsome mansion in the city.

Lu Wenhuan in the handsome mansion was sitting in the lobby.After carefully listening to Lu Shikui's report, he said: "The north gate and west gate of Xiangyang City were attacked by the Mongolian army at the same time this morning. The duration was not long. The situation was completely different from that of the east gate. The equipment is concentrated at the east gate."

"The terrain outside the east gate is wide open. Even if there are two or three hundred trebuchets, it won't be a problem." Lu Shikui said.

Lu Wende, the coach of Xiangyang who arrived later, said, "Master Kui. What are the losses of our army?"

"Return to Commander. The general was in the process of counting when he came over. However, according to the general's visual inspection, although there were many wounded, there were very few casualties. The biggest loss was the city wall of Xiangyang City. Many fortifications were destroyed. Needs to be repaired or rebuilt."

"En. Shi Kui. Go down and rest first."

"Yes. Commander."

"What is Ashu's purpose?"

Lu Wenhuan thought for a while and said, "Brother. As for Ashu's tactics, I think there are two purposes. One is to preserve its power. I don't want the Mongolian soldiers to be easily hurt when they attack the city. The long-range attack of the stone machine opened a gap in the east of our city of Xiangyang."

Lu Wende nodded and said: "In the next few days, if the Mongolian army adopts the same method, it will prove your speculation."

"En. Tomorrow if the Mongolian army launches a long-range attack with trebuchets again, I will go to the east of the city to see for myself."

"Okay. Let the old man Wenxin accompany you then."

It was about the same as Lu Wenhuan estimated.the next day.Ajihan led his army to bombard Xiangyang again.This time it lasted longer.It has reached as much as half an hour.The positions just repaired yesterday were damaged by trebuchets.Even the arrow towers were hit by Mongol trebuchets.Fortunately, the defenders escaped in time.Not many people were killed.But the number of casualties began to increase.

Back to Shuaifu.Lu Wenhuan said to Lu Wende: "Our army's catapults seem to be inferior to the Mongols' catapults. Whether it is the distance or the weight of the stones thrown, they are not as good as the opponent. In the past few years, it seems that the Mongols are very good at attacking the city. The trebuchet has also been improved a lot.”

"Since Kublai Khan withdrew eight years ago, he has always wanted to go south to our dynasty. The only advantage of our dynasty is the strength of the city and the strength of the navy. Kublai Khan wants to easily break through the city of our dynasty. He needs to rely on Long-range attack weapons. The trebuchet is his first choice. This is actually consistent with His Majesty's idea. It's just that His Majesty thought of replacing cold weapons with firearms. Kublai Khan only improved on the original basis. This has been Your majesty has cut down a lot."

Lu Wenhuan said: "That's right. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have thought of it. The firearms are so powerful. Sigh. I really want to see the magic weapons I am facing. That kind of scene must be very spectacular."

the next few days.The Mongols bombarded outside the East Gate almost every day.The time varies each time.There are long and short.

The newly restored towers are often damaged the next day.During this time.The busiest one is not the No.16 soldier guarding the east gate.It was a group of team defense players who were responsible for assisting the defense of the east gate.Basically have to work overtime.To catch up with the progress of the repair.

To No. 17 days later.The repair progress of the fortifications in the east of the city began to lag behind the attack speed of the Mongolian army.There is a steady stream of stones from Mongolian trebuchets.Sometimes even the city towers were bombarded twice in one day.Although it is still far from breaking through the east gate.But it caused a little worry in the hearts of many soldiers and common people.A trace of panic.If the Mongolian army bombards like this every day.Less can add up.Then, sooner or later, Xiangyang City will be smashed into a big gap by the trebuchet.

Lu Wende in the commander's mansion walked up and down in the lobby.At the same time, he said: "Hey. This is the disadvantage brought by the dispute. If there is no dispute, the Mongols will not be able to gain a firm foothold. And our army can fight back. Passive. Passive."

Lu Wenhuan comforted: "Brother, since His Majesty has also approved of this matter, it must turn the bad into a good thing."

"En. Then how should we deal with it now?"

"Brother, the previous twenty artifacts have been installed. Ten are installed in the east wall of the city. Why don't you report to Your Majesty. Please allow our army to use the artifacts."

Lu Wende said: "Yes. This method is very good. I will report to Your Majesty immediately. Please instruct me on this matter. Second brother. Before His Majesty's order is issued, some regiments will be dispatched from other lines of defense to support the East Gate. Be sure to fight against the Mongols in the next round. Before the bombardment. Repair the fortification bunker. At the same time. Do a good job of appeasing the people in the city. Strengthen the confidence of the soldiers. You can tell them. The Mongols dare not attack the city. They will only bombard from a long distance. This looks very dangerous. But in fact, it will not damage my Xiangyang city at all."

"clear."

Wen Tianxiang, Li Beiyang and Shi Yanzhi were under the protection of a hundred imperial guards.First came to Yingzhou in the south of Xiangyang City.After talking with Chen Yi, the naval general stationed in Yingzhou, and Zhang Shunlue, the first commander of the army.Then boarded the warship of the fleet along the river.Chen Yi personally escorted them.Go to Xiangyang.

Late night on October [-]th.Wen Tianxiang and his party arrived in Xiangyang City.Entered the city from the south gate.

Tang Yongjian, the commander of the No.17 compartment stationed at the south gate, hurriedly sent everyone to the commander-in-chief's mansion in Xiangyang.When Lu Wende, who had already fallen asleep, was awakened by the guard in the haze.Still wondering if there is something wrong with my hearing: "What. The imperial envoy has arrived."

Lu Wende quickly put on his clothes.Come to the hall of the commander-in-chief.I saw Wen Tianxiang, the dean of the Government Administration Council, Shi Yanzhi, the president of Lin'an Military University, and Li Beiyang, the naval commissioner, were already sitting in the hall.Lu Wenhuan and Lu Wenxin, who arrived one step earlier, were drinking tea with the three adults.

When Xiangyang City was besieged.The imperial court sent three imperial envoys at once.And he is an extremely influential minister in the court.This more or less made Lu Wende feel very warm.Very comfortable.Li Beiyang is the boss of the navy.Mastered one hundred thousand sailors.Just in terms of the number of troops under his command.Li Beiyang is the best in Song Dynasty.Shi Yanzhi is the president of the Military University.He is also an academician of the Military Academy.Although there is no direct military power.But his seniority in the army is supreme.I don't know how many disciples and grandchildren served in the army.Even in the Xiangyang Army, there are many disciples.As for Wen Tianxiang.That is even more recognized as the future prime minister.

Such a lineup.Can't help but say it's powerful.

After a short greeting.Wen Tianxiang took over the imperial decree from Yun Zhongfei, the commander of the guards.He said to brothers Lu Wende and Lu Wenhuan: "Masters Lu, accept the imperial edict."

"Yes. Master Wen."

Lu Wende and others set up the incense case.Kneeling on the ground.