0491 Siege
The pirates quickly fell to their knees when they heard the order. The guard nodded behind him, and a group of sailors armed with swords and axes quickly ran over and began to search and tie everyone up. In the end, they were escorted to the front of the line.
Liu Pei sent a few more guards over to inquire about the news. How long did it take for the United States, a guard ran back excitedly and said: "Marshal, these people are indeed here to surrender!" They felt that they were not Zheng Yiguan's people, and they should have a way to live, so they ran out! The rest of the people in the cottage were Zheng Yiguan's people, and there were about sixty people who refused to surrender. In addition, there are more than 20 bird guns and six pairs of bows and arrows in the cottage. There were four small cannons on the wall, all of which were grapeball. ”
After hearing this, Liu Pei said with a cruel smile: "I originally wanted to save their lives, but since they don't want it, then don't live anymore!" Put these people aside and prepare for the siege! ”
The excited guards immediately passed the order. The pirates who knelt there were kicked and beaten down. The other teams began to prepare for the battle.
After a short period of adjustment, the Musketeers took the lead in attacking. They were followed by gunners carrying guns, followed by sailors carrying ladders.
This time, the musketeers had to take on a certain sacrifice in order to attract the opponent's artillery to show up. and is responsible for suppressing the opponent's firearms and bows and arrows. Therefore, the firecrackers are discharged in a relatively sparse formation.
As soon as the musketeers stepped onto the edge of the flat ground in front of the cottage, they launched four small cannons aimed at them. The location where this wall is located is perfect for defense. Because the open space in front of the wall was all within the firing range of artillery and firearms. The rest of the place is undulating hills, which are not suitable for the attacker to arrange their troops. It's that mountain road that is not only narrow but also rugged!
Liu Pei saw the four small cannons launched on the wall from a distance, and his heart sank, and then he was happy! The reason for the heavy heart is that under the bombardment of artillery, I am afraid that many firecrackers will fall in a pool of blood. And happily, the people who defended on the walled wall clearly gave the wrong order!
When fighting a defensive war, the continuity of firepower is more important than the density of firepower! If the enemy takes turns firing the cannon at each other, they will not only have enough time to shift their positions, but will also cause more psychological pressure and damage to the attacker. However, the other party pushed out the four guns in one go, which showed that the commander was completely confused.
The running musketeers also spotted four cannons pointing at them. However, they did not panic, but quickly fell to the ground, trying to dodge the shelling. And those from other directions stopped firing in place, trying to block the artillery fire. But the good shot is too scattered and has no effect!
With the "Boom! Rumble! Rumble! rumble
! Four cannon shots rang out, and a dense burst of lead bullets hit the ranks, knocking down more than a dozen people at once. However, Liu Pei also breathed a sigh of relief, because the firecrackers responded in time, the casualties had been minimized.
After the artillery on the wall was fired, a group of people stood up and prepared to shoot downward. But this is not the panicked team they imagined, but a team with a firearm in high and ready for revenge. So as soon as those with muskets and bows and arrows appeared, they were met with heavy fire from the musketeers.
A few people who reacted quickly shrank back before they had time to shoot. And the slow ones were beaten into a sieve by the firecracker! Even if one of them fired a fiery gun or shot a bow and arrow, it did little damage to the people below. Instead, a dozen people were lost at once. Now the losses on both sides are equal.
At this time, the gunners who had followed were building gun emplacements at the edge of the flat ground as fast as they could. They knew they could build their gun emplacements peacefully and safely because the musketeers had taken the blow for them. Fortunately, the tiger cannon has its own steel claws, and the gun position is relatively easy to build. So they were ready to shoot in just a few tens of seconds. At the same time, they also cut the fuse to the shortest possible to achieve rapid firing.
Before they could catch their breath when they were ready, the four cannons on the wall were pushed out again! The gunners below reacted much faster than the people on the wall. And just now they remembered where the gun was pushed out, so the muzzle of the gun kept pointing at the battlement just now.
And the gunners had a tacit understanding not to fire a salvo, but to shoot in groups of two. By the time they saw the muzzle of the gun, the gunner who fired first had already pressed the torch to the fuse. After a very short period of burning, the vengeful cannon fires first!
Buckshot flew over the open space and pounced on the enemy above the wall! The "clanging" sound of the buckshot hitting the artillery was accompanied by the "pop" sound of the lead bullet hitting the human body, as well as a scream of horror and panic!
The four cannons on the walled wall were instantly dumbfounded, and only a scream remained. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the sailors who struggled to climb crossed the artillery and quickly approached the wall under the cover of the musketeers. He put the long ladder on the wall and shouted to climb to the wall.
And the people on the city walls were not to be outdone, and took the risk of throwing stones below. Also trying to push away the long term. However, their luck was not good, although the artillery stopped firing, but the musketeers still kept an eye on the walls! As soon as someone shows their body, they will be shot in turn!
Therefore, the previous climber gave up the plan to push to the long ladder after losing a few people, and was overwhelmed for a while. It was impossible to straighten up and stop the sailors from climbing. But they didn't give up on the defense. They only
It is to prepare to hide behind the battlements to defend against the castle.
The wall was not very high, and the sailors quickly climbed up a dozen long ladders! However, the first batch of sailors who climbed the battlement were not very lucky, and they were all cut down! Some of these sailors fell to the ground motionless, apparently dead! Some still have the strength to wail. But their opponents also paid enough for them, and half of the men responsible for defending the battlements were shot down by the firearms.
Then the climbers took advantage of the enemy's fall to rush to the battlements and began a hand-to-hand fight! When it comes to hand-to-hand combat, the sailors are noticeably less spicy than these pirates! But there is not much difference. Overall, the losses were slightly larger. But the pirates don't have a constant stream of supplements. Moreover, many musketeers also participated in the attack with muskets loaded with bayonets. More and more people poured into the wall, squeezing the defenders back step by step. It was the firecrackers who inflicted the most damage on them.
The first thing these musketeers do when they get on the battlements is to stand on the battlements and use their height advantage to shoot their firecrackers into the crowd of opponents. Then he joined the hand-to-hand combat with the empty firearms. And at close range, the fire of the firecracker is almost invincible! So the offensive and defensive battle on the walled wall ended in less than a quarter of an hour! Liu Pei has achieved a comprehensive victory!
The gate of the walled wall was opened, and Liu Pei strode in with others. As soon as the guards who followed the attack were about to come over to report the situation, Liu Pei said loudly: "Don't live your mouth!" All those who caught it were cut down! In addition, hurry up and let the military doctor with the team save people! ”
The guards immediately passed the order. With a dozen screams and shouts, all the captured pirates were killed. Seeing their blood flowing out, Liu Pei let out a bad breath in his heart! He continued: "Everyone searches the whole island and everything useful is removed!" Also, bring those who surrendered. ”
The pirates were crushed. When they saw the corpses on the ground, they were so frightened that they thought that Liu Pei was going to execute them! So they looked at Liu Pei with frightened eyes one by one, waiting for the final verdict.
Liu Pei stared at them and said, "You don't have to be afraid, I will not kill you." ”
Hearing this, the pirates breathed a sigh of relief. A few people even collapsed directly on the ground. Liu Pei continued: "I will leave you enough food to keep you alive." But you have to send a message to Zheng Yiguan for me, and the blood debt of so many brothers I have died will be counted on his head! I'll settle this account with him sooner or later! This battle will never stop without a winner! ”
The pirates were all terrified when they heard Liu Pei's words, and for the first time they saw someone arguing with the sea leader! However, this made them nod their heads and agree faster, for fear that Liu Pei would regret and kill them.