Dozens of sniper crossbows were like suppressing firepower on the battlefield in the previous life. They tried their best to create chaos among the soldiers guarding Anshi City and provide effective support for Xue Rengui who was attacking the city under the city wall. The sharp arrow's accuracy becomes less reliable the farther back it goes. The minimum requirement is that it can hit any target on the city wall.
But the defenders on the walls of Anshi City were obviously not defeated in one blow. They had also developed a strong fighting capacity in defending the city during many years of war with the Tang Dynasty.
Still, the military morale was not in confusion due to the excessive number of siege ladders erected on the city walls. They methodically raised their shields and placed them on the battlements to prevent the powerful crossbows from being easily shot through again.
The sound of trumpets and the thumping of war drums were heard in the plain at the foot of the mountain, which was earth-shaking. They were mixed with the shouts of killing that shook the sky, intertwining to create a fierce siege war scene.
In the dense forest of the distant mountains, some animals began to stir uneasily, hiding their figures, carefully and secretly looking at the humans in the distance. After realizing that they were not endangered, they began to busy themselves with things in their own world. .
Birds fluttered their wings and flew from the forest, and their chirps echoed in the valley. Through the air, they were transmitted to the thunderous shouts of killing in Anshi City below. It seemed to be cheering and also to stop, but with a brief flutter of wings, After soaring, the bird drew a graceful arc in the air. After a while, it flew back into the dense forest and became quiet again.
Xue Rengui's troops were retreating in an orderly manner, and the troops led by Li Jinxing had pushed forward again. On the wide plain on the city wall, flags fluttered in the wind, war horses galloped and neighed, the armor was bright and the horses were cold, and the sunlight reflected streaks of killing rays. .
Li Zhi slowly walked out of the Chinese army's tent. He was wearing a unique golden armor with burnt bags, which was bright and eye-catching. He was mighty and domineering, as if a god descended from heaven. But it seemed that he wanted to tell the enemy troops in Anshi City that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was here, come and kill me.
Under the protection of Jinwu Guards, Yang Wu, and Lian Tie, Li Zhi walked behind Li Hong, stretched out his palm and patted the head without a helmet.
Li Hong immediately turned his head and glared, who is so bold and dares to slap me... I will just slap my son on the head.
Looking at Li Zhi's dazzling armor, Li Hong had no choice but to get up from the only chair in a hurry and let his father Long sit down on the chair while he stood beside him.
After Ge Xiyuan and other civil servants saluted Li Zhi, they continued to stand behind and watch every move on the battlefield with other generals.
"You didn't care when you came here. Did you understand the defense situation of Anshi City and started a mad attack? Is this how you used troops in Anxi? No strategy at all?" Although Li Zhi was not a military commander, he still Compared to Li Hong, he has a good father who is capable of both literary and military skills, so he can tell at a glance that Anshi City is just an siege with heavy thunder and small raindrops, he said dissatisfied.
What's more, Li Hong had already revealed to him yesterday that he would conduct a feint attack today to explore the enemy's strength.
When Li Hong heard what Father Long said, he immediately showed an expression of surprise and disbelief: "Ah? Do you have to discuss strategies with the enemy in a war?"
"Then what do you think? Is it just a random fight? Ge Xiyuan gave you advice, and it is said that you even reprimanded them? Is this true? Is it wrong for Ge Xiyuan to think about the national prestige of the Tang Dynasty? So Even if you win after a random fight, wouldn't it be a joke?" Li Zhi asked in a deep voice as he looked at Li Hong, who was pretending to be pretentious and obviously dissatisfied with his accusation.
"Ah, he was scolded. I thought what he said was wrong, so he scolded him first. Don't worry yet..." Li Hong saw that his father Long frowned and was about to get angry, so he hurriedly comforted him: "War has never happened. It's all a game for the winner, and history is always written by the winner. It doesn't matter what method I use, as long as I can win this big battle, then it's not up to me to decide how to write it, Erchen? I have never heard that the defeated can write history and achieve great things."
"It's far-fetched, nonsense, and strong words. If Datang wins, we must win with fairness!"
"Winning or losing a war is inherently fair and square. Soldiers are unpredictable, power and water are unpredictable. Those who can win due to changes in the enemy are called gods. Therefore, I believe that no matter what method is used, as long as you can win, you are a good general. Just like A great sage once said: 'It doesn't matter whether the cat is white or black, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.' War is cruel, and it is not a matter of envoys coming to pay homage and need to pay attention to etiquette and rules."
"Why haven't I heard of this great sage?"
"There are many things you haven't heard of, not just this one. You can go back, it would be nice if you have your subordinates here to command you." Li Hong had to issue an eviction order because Xue Rengui and Li Jinxing withdrew one after another, and Qibi Heli had already stepped in. .
But Xue Rengui and Li Jinxing obviously didn't realize that Li Hong's father was supervising the battle. They actually walked towards this side holding their helmets, talking and laughing, and looking relaxed.
Li Hong was sure that if Li Zhi saw the virtues of Xue Rengui and Li Jinxing, he would be scolded again.
"Do you think I will go back? Let's hear what the two of them have to say first!" Li Zhi raised his eyebrows sideways and snorted, obviously seeing Li Jinxing and Xue Rengui relaxed.
To him, it didn't matter what kind of strategy he used to attack the city, but he couldn't stand up to the etiquette in the hands of these civil servants. He couldn't do it by himself in the war, and he couldn't act like a villain in war, which would damage the country's prestige and the emperor's reputation. majesty.
In Li Hong's view, this is self-defeating. Just like the burden of the idols of the previous life, many ministers above the Tang Dynasty now carry the burden of this great country. They always feel good about themselves and think that the war of the Tang Dynasty cavalry should be done. Conducted above board.
No matter what kind of war is fought, it should be fought in accordance with the etiquette and majesty of the superior country. It is best to be able to defeat the enemy without fighting, rather than using all possible means like those small countries. .
It was because there were too many such ministers that they restricted the way most generals used troops. Because of this, the siege weapon explosives became a burden. This mentality of abandoning martial arts made Li Hong very angry.
But because Father Long was here, he couldn't reprimand Ge Xiyuan and others in front of him.
Several military generals, Xue Rengui, Li Jinxing and Liu Rengui, also stood beside Li Zhi. After saluting Li Zhi, they looked at Li Hong. Xue Rengui, a military general who had fought with His Royal Highness, reported to Li Hong: "Your Highness , No problem, under such pressure from defending the city, it will not be a problem to bury explosives under the city wall again. "
Li Hong nodded with satisfaction and took several arrows shot from the city wall by the Goguryeo soldiers from Xue Rengui and Li Jinxing. Among the dozen or so arrows, three of them had no arrowheads, just thin wood. The sticks were sharpened and used as arrows.
"It seems that the enemy is not rich either. These arrows seem to be extremely scarce." Li Hong threw the arrows aside with satisfaction and clapped his hands.
"Are you still planning to use that explosive?" Li Zhi heard what Xue Rengui said just now, couldn't help but glance at Ge Xiyuan with some doubts, and asked Li Hong.
"Why don't you use it? With that siege weapon in hand, I, the Great Tang Dynasty, can save many lives under the city. You don't have to be too stupid for such a good thing." Li Hong said matter-of-factly.
You can't just give up your best siege weapon and fight with the life of a son of the Tang Dynasty for the sake of the fictitious national fortunes and the moral standards of the Tang Dynasty.
"Your Highness, I do not agree with the use of explosives. This thing is too overbearing and is an unknown thing. If used too much, it may harm the peace of heaven and earth, and it will be detrimental to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, it was originally under Anshi City. After using it once, does Your Highness know? After we planted the explosives in the sunny and cloudless sky, the situation suddenly changed and a heavy rain fell, which blocked the power of the explosives. Your Highness, this is God's help. Warn us not to use that explosive again, it is against the laws of nature." Ge Xiyuan looked excited, giving people the feeling of being remonstrated with death.
Li Hong was too lazy to pay attention to him, and turned back to look at the city. Now he had begun to withdraw his troops. The half-hour attack on the city did not cause any damage to both sides. Basically, the corpses under the city were shot down by sniper crossbows. Soldiers guarding the city of Anshi.
"Your Highness, I think what Mr. Ge said is absolutely true. If the excessive use of explosives damages the fate of the Tang Dynasty for a hundred years, it is really not worth it. Winning a city has to be at the expense of the fate of the Tang Dynasty. So, It's not worth it either emotionally or rationally. As a superior country, the Tang Dynasty acted in such a wrathful way in the face of weak barbarians, which was contrary to the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty. In this way, how could it persuade other small countries to respect the Tang Dynasty? "How can I declare myself a minister in front of His Majesty in the court?" His Highness, Shi Zangjie, said in salute.
At this time, Li Hong couldn't pretend to be deaf any more. He could just say it to one person. Now even the admonishing doctor from the province under his command said so. If he ignored it again, he would be obviously wrong. He just wanted to be with his father. He attacked the city and performed meritorious service in front of the emperor, regardless of the continuous prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and followed the style of the country.
Li Hong leaned on the ground with the horizontal knife in his hand. Hai Dongqing on his shoulder seemed to feel the anger in Li Hong's heart. He flapped his wings uneasily again, and even screamed when Li Hong looked up to the sky and sighed. A few times.
"Ge Xiyuan and Shi Zangjie, do you know that the country of the Tang Dynasty was obtained from the war of iron and blood? Do you know how many of our people sacrificed for the founding of the Tang Dynasty? After the founding of the country, The late emperor repeatedly used troops against Tibet, Turks, Tuyuhun, Xue Yantuo, etc., and this led to the title of Heavenly Khan. Do you think that the barbarians from all over the world admired the etiquette and style of the Tang Dynasty, so they respected the late emperor as Heavenly Khan? Khan? Isn't it because the late Emperor controls the most powerful cavalry in the world that makes them fear me? What the hell is against Tianhe? You haven't seen it in Chang'an. Have you ever seen a thunderstorm on one side of the moat in Chang'an, but it's windy and rainy on the other side? Isn't it against the law of heaven for you to explain this to me? "
Li Hong was very suspicious whether the two guys in front of him were all taught by that idiot master Dai Zhide. After so many years, they still want to abandon their martial arts with this sense of superiority!
(End of chapter)