Prince of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 550: Retreat before battle

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Under the command of Mr. Zhang, the soldier's brother began to fill the crossbow and catapult with arrows and fire bombs. The arrow used by the bed crossbow is not the arrow used by ordinary archers, but a special kind of giant arrow, which is almost the same size as the long spear used by ordinary pikemen. In addition, the improved bed crossbow is completely driven by a winch, and the strength is stronger. The power of this arrow is absolutely amazing. The stones mixed with fire and thunder ammunition used on the catapult are also specially made stones with fire and thunder ammunition. Five or six stones are tied together with a string. Once it is ejected, the string is in the air. It will be broken, and then a catapult will be able to fire five or six dozen jin of fire and thunder bombs, and the range of attack will naturally be greater.

When all the crossbows and catapults were ready, the soldiers turned their eyes to Mr. Zhang, and Mr. Zhang naturally turned to Ji Qianqian.

Ji Qianqian smiled, but nodded lightly, and Mr. Zhang's eyes suddenly showed excitement. Immediately, Mr. Zhang couldn't wait to see that scene, his face was full of expectation, and he shouted: "Launch." This is the heavy ballista and firearms that caused the Jinbing Iron Buddha Iron Cavalry to lose so much! This time, these weapons are once again showing off in the south!

"Shoo! Shoo! Shoo!" A series of air-breaking sounds resounded in Xianning City. As the soldier touched the organs on the bed crossbows and catapults, countless huge arrows and stones mixed with fire and thunder ammunition suddenly disappeared. The city was launched and flew towards the princes' coalition outside the city.

"Rumble!" "What is it?" Yang Lin looked at the shadows flying from Xianning City and let out a cry of exclamation, but the loud noise was already helping Yang Lin answer.

I saw that huge arrow flew over against the ground, even if the Xia Jun generals raised their big shields to resist, the strong big shields in their hands turned out to be just like paper. The giant arrows were pierced, and each giant arrow pierced at least four or five soldiers before stopping.

In contrast, the flying rocks mingled with fire and thunder ammunition are even more terrifying. After falling, some unlucky soldiers were directly hit by the rocks mixed with fire and thunder ammunition, and they were instantly smashed into meatloaf.

And the others are not much better. Even if they were not hit directly, the rocks mixed with fire and thunder ammunition fell on the ground and immediately exploded into countless broken stone fragments mixed with fire and thunder ammunition, splashing on the surrounding soldiers. , All of them were beaten into hornet's nest. It can be said that after these rocks mixed with fire and thunder ammunition fell, a large open space was immediately formed in the Xia Army's army.

Yang Lin's face was livid, and Xia Cheng behind was also livid, trembling and pointing at Xianning and shouting, "What is that?"

Zhang Sailiang, the counselor beside Xia Cheng, seemed to think of something, and hurriedly stepped forward and explained to Xia Cheng: "My lord. The subordinates know that the one who fires the giant arrow should be the bed crossbow, and the one who fires the giant stone firearm should They are firearms. These things are all weapons of war that appeared when the Northern King's Army was fighting for supremacy."

Zhang Sailiang’s explanation did not make Xia Cheng’s expression much better. At this time, another round of attacks was launched from Xianning City. Seeing his elite soldiers, thousands of people were missing in a blink of an eye. What was in Xia Cheng’s heart Call a distressed. Immediately Xia Cheng turned his head and shouted to Zhang Sailiang: "Mr. Zhang! Since you know this thing, can you have a way to deal with it?"

Xia Cheng's problem is that it has stumped Zhang Sailiang. These weapons have caused all the golden soldiers in the world to lose out. It is simply difficult for Zhang Sailiang to come up with a solution now. Xia Cheng wasn't an idiot either. Seeing Zhang Sailiang stopped talking, and knew Zhang Sailiang's answer, his face immediately turned darker.

At this time, Zhang Huaxuan also walked up with a serious face, and said to Xia Cheng, "My lord. For the sake of this, we can only continue to order the soldiers to attack. The subordinates see that the range of these weapons of war is very long. As long as they can. Let the army rush to the front of the wall, then these weapons of war will definitely no longer be able to function."

Mr. Zhang Huaxuan's words made Xia Cheng's eyes light up, turning his head to look at Xianning, his cheeks twitching, as Mr. Zhang Huaxuan said, it is definitely impossible to withdraw troops now. Not only did the army lose a lot in the process of retreat, but the soldiers and horses lost before were also meaningless. It might as well break the jar and continue to attack Xianning. As long as they can attack Xianning, those weapons of war are useless. Xia Cheng immediately shouted: "Let Yang Lin continue to attack. At the same time, give orders to Chu Jun and Wu Gaojun to help them fight."

Originally, Xia Cheng's plan was only to play Xia Jun's military might and morale, but he didn't expect it to turn into a shopping fight, so naturally he couldn't damage his family. Peng You's cavalry can't work, but Gao'an's Fujian Road Army and Liu Tong's soldiers and horses can't stay out of the matter, and they all die together.

Xia Cheng gave an order, and even if there were two generals who personally conveyed Xia Cheng’s military order, it was Yang Huai who went to Gao’an’s military formation. At this moment, Gao’an’s military formation was not far away from Xia Cheng, so Yang Huai hurried quickly. Arrived in front of Gao An. Holding a fist on the back of the mount and bowing to Gao An, Yang Huai shouted: "Master Gao. My adults have an order. Zhao Jun's offensive is too strong. Please Master Gao also send troops and horses to help."

Even if Gao Andang responded to Yang Huai, he said with a serious face: "Please report to Master Xia. Gao will now send troops to help." With Gao An's approval, Yang Huai did not delay, turned his head and hurried back to Xia Cheng to return to life. Up.

After Yang Huai left, Gao An's expression immediately turned gloomy. The scene of Gao An in Xianning just now was also in his eyes. Obviously, Gao An was also a little afraid of the sharp weapon that Zhao Jun suddenly jumped out of the city.

Similarly, Gao An also guessed Xia Cheng's intention to let him go to help the battle. To tell the truth, how Gao An was willing to send his own soldiers and horses to death, but the problem is that Xia Cheng is now commanding him as the leader. Gao An has always used Da Song Loyal ministers and loyal partners of the alliance claim to be themselves, how can they openly violate the order of Xia Cheng, the leader of the alliance. Immediately Gao An turned his head to the think tank Tong Wenbo and asked: "Sir, what should we do now?"

Tong Wenbo smiled bitterly and shook his head and said: "My lord. Now we have no retreat. We only have to follow Xia Cheng's military orders. However, the adults are not more worried. On the contrary, the subordinates think this is an opportunity for the adults. This is an adult's opportunity. Not only must we fight, but we must do our utmost to fight. In this way, adults can use this battle to gain a reputation, and let everyone in the world know that adults are truly loyal ministers who really think about the prosperity of the Song Dynasty."

Tong Wenbo's words moved Gao'an. Compared with the other princes, Gao'an has no land, no soldiers, and neither of them can be quickly promoted in the short term. So the only thing Gao An could use was to improve his reputation and let those big families know that he was great and turn to support himself.

It's just that Gao An is a bit reluctant to bear himself. You know, this time he participated in the League, Gao An brought all his wealth. If everything is destroyed here, Gao An will be in a weakened situation for a long time to come. If this victory is won, it will be fine, but if it loses, what will Gao An use to deal with the attacks of other princes in the future! And if he is too weak at that time, Zhao Gou will send troops south to regain control of Fujian Road.

As if seeing through Gao'an's thoughts, Tong Wenbo quickly persuaded: "My lord, please rest assured, even if the adults are here to fight all the soldiers and horses, the subordinates will dare to guarantee that the adults will be fine in the future. After this battle, Regardless of victory or defeat, Xia Cheng will definitely become the leader of the lords, but his strength loss is also great, so it is impossible to swallow the adults, Peng You, and Liu Tong in one go."

"So he will do his best to maintain the balance between the adults, Peng You and Liu Tong. Therefore, Xia Cheng will not sit back and watch the adults be wiped out by Peng You and Liu Tong. On the contrary, he will help the adults. At that time, the adults can use it. Xia Cheng's help continued to develop his strength. As for Zhao Gou, who was timid as a mouse but also fat, he would not take the initiative to attack us. Once he sent troops, he would be attacked by all princes."

"Okay. Just according to Mr.'s words." Gao An lowered his head and thought for a moment. He also felt that what Tong Wenbo said was reasonable. Even if he clapped his hands, he shouted: "Two brothers, you will quickly lead the soldiers forward. At any cost. , We must help Master Xia break through Xianning.” After hearing Gao An’s words, Xia Cheng and Wang Xiong, who had already been unable to wait for a long time, immediately took their orders and brought the Fujian Road Army and Xia Army together to attack Xianning.

At this moment, among the rear army, it was Xia Shanyue who was sent to Liu Tong to inform. Xia Shanyue's temper is anxious, and his temper is not very good. If Liu Guang is still alive, Xia Shanyue will be somewhat jealous. But now Liu Guang is dead, and the owner is Liu Tong, who is about the same size as Xia Shanyue. How can Xia Shanyue put Liu Tong in his eyes? After arriving in front of Liu Tong, Xia Shanyue raised his whip and shouted to Liu Tong: "Major General, my lord has an order, let you Liu Jiabing send troops immediately to help my lord break Xianning. No mistake!"

Xia Shanyue's tone was extremely blunt. Hearing that the Liu Guangjun warlords behind Liu Tong all had eyes fired, and they wished to devour Xia Shanyue alive. However, Liu Tong didn't seem to hear the disrespect in Xia Shanyue's words at all. Instead, he respectfully held his fist to Xia Shanyue and said: "I understand, General Xia, please tell Master Xia. Now, I will rush forward. Go and help."

Originally thought Liu Tong would go crazy, but he didn't expect to see Liu Tong look like this, Xia Shanyue was also surprised. But soon he showed a look of contempt, and said to Liu Tong: "The war is urgent! You can't delay the fighter." After speaking, Xia Shanyue pulled on the reins and turned his horse's head and went back to life.

As Xia Shanyue left, the warlords Liu Guang behind Liu Tong couldn't bear it anymore, and Liu Yi immediately muttered, "My lord. This Xia Shanyue is too presumptuous. A domestic slave should also give instructions. My lord? Wait for me to catch him and cut off his head." After that, Liu Yi tried to catch up with a single knife, but was stopped by Huizhong and others.

After Xia Shanyue left, the smile on Liu Tong's face also gradually disappeared, revealing a serious expression. He returned to his mind and said to Liu Yi: "Liu Yi, you misunderstood me. Am I the kind of humiliation and uselessness? Hmph! Xia Cheng wants to take our Liu family's children to the funeral? Let's have his dream of spring and autumn. General, you order, all my Liu Guangjun generals are ready to retreat immediately."

Hearing Liu Tong's words, Huizhong and the others were taken aback for a moment, but soon looked excited. Liu Yi couldn't bother to investigate how rude Xia Shanyue was before. Everyone immediately bowed to Liu Tong, then dispersed and went to various places in Liu Guang's army to execute Liu Tong's orders. But Liu Tong turned his head, looked at Xianning in the distance, and at the flying Zhao Jun army flag, he couldn't help but gritted his teeth, his face was full of unwillingness.

"Liu Tong." At this time, as a good friend of Liu Tong, Zhao Guang also slowly walked to Liu Tong's side and said to Liu Tong: "Don't worry, we are still young. It is not too late for a gentleman to revenge for ten years. We are. There will be opportunities in the future."

Liu Tong also nodded vigorously, clenched his fists, waved in the air, and then said to Zhao Guang: "Yeah! Zhao Guang. I understand. One day. These people owe us Liu's account, I will I got it back together."

"General. Liu Jiajun has already begun to retreat." A general rushed to Peng You on a quick horse and shouted at Peng You with a fist.

"Okay." Peng You yelled after hearing it, and then turned around and smiled at Hu Zhuge behind him: "Sir, everything is as you expected. Then what should we do next?"

Hu Zhuge's mouth turned up slightly, his eyes squinted, revealing a gleam of light, and he smiled and said to Peng You: "My lord. If Liu Guang's soldiers and horses leave like this, then Xianning will definitely be unable to break through. Since this battle will undoubtedly be defeated. , Then why should we stay here? Sooner or later, we have to leave, why not go back soon? The soldiers are all homesick."

"Hahahaha" Peng You smiled up to the sky and said: "Yes! Yes! The gentleman is right. The soldiers are homesick, how can I go against the consensus? I will order, let the children clean up, let's go back. Hahahaha! We won't have that blessing when we are attacking Xianning. Let Xia Cheng and Liu Gaoan's brothers make a name for themselves."

"Okay. Brothers are already ready, just wait for your words from the general." The general Changhua yelled, and immediately turned his horse's head and rushed to the cavalry formation to issue orders. But seeing Peng You just turned his head and left, Hu Zhuge's eyes flashed with disdain. With such strength, but without the corresponding ambition and belly capacity, Peng You always couldn't support the wall. Thinking about this, Hu Zhuge turned his head and looked at Xianning again, with the corners of his mouth curled up, muttering a few words to himself in a low voice, and then left behind Peng You.

At the same time, outside the city of Xianning, Xia Cheng and Gao'an, who had no idea that the rear formation had changed, were already united, and the front Xia army was being attacked by various weapons of war in Xianning. See Xia Cheng Now, I can’t wait, Dang Even ordered Gao’an’s soldiers and horses to step forward to help.

Gao An was also unambiguous. Even with a big wave of his hand, Xia Cheng and Wang Xiong immediately led the Fujian Road Army towards Xianning. Xia Cheng and Wang Xiong rushed to the front. After entering the attack range of the arrow tower, countless arrows greeted them one after another, but Xia Cheng and Wang Xiong danced their weapons impermeably. The arrow bounced away before it got close.

With the help of the two generals Xia Cheng and Wang Xiong, and the new force of the Fujian Road Army, the temper of the Wei soldiers who have been suppressed has also rebounded. Yang Lin couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw it, and quickly ordered General Xia to work hard. Shock.

Finally, Xia Jun has rushed to the wall of Xianning, and as Mr. Zhang Huaxuan said, the ultra-long range of the crossbow and catapult cannot be used at this moment. Zhao Jun on the city can only use bows and arrows. Hand to suppress the coalition forces below. Ji Qianqian saw it, and simply ordered the crossbow to be removed, but the catapult stayed and continued to attack the enemy's reinforcements outside the city.

A ladder began to stabilize on the wall. The allied soldiers of the princes were suppressed before, and all of them were burning in their hearts. Now it is their turn to fight back. The allied soldiers of the princes began to yell and wait to kill them. Go off.

While in the city, seeing the coalition forces have begun to climb the ladder, Ji Qianqian smiled slightly, not nervous at all, waved to Mr. Zhang behind him, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, it's time. . You can use that stuff."

"Good." The sling firearms and bed crossbows just showed their power, making Mr. Zhang's face bright, and the whole person is more energetic. Hearing Ji Qianqian's instructions, Mr. Zhang almost didn't jump his feet and turned around. Waved to the soldiers and shouted, "Brothers, come on."