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Li Xiaogong actually knew very well that this kind of iron shield array seemed to be indestructible, but in fact, it also had weaknesses, that is, it was slow to move, it was inconvenient for soldiers to turn around, and they could only deal with frontal attacks, and they were completely helpless against attacks from the flanks and behind. In the field, it is rare for troops to fight with such heavy iron shields, because as long as the enemy avoids the front and attacks from the flank, the heavy infantry unit is finished.

It's just that in such a special geographical environment outside the White Emperor City, this iron shield array has played an unexpected role. It takes advantage of its strong frontal defense, while its weak defense against the flanks is completely concealed.

Imagine that on the mountain road with the waves of the river on one side and the steep mountain wall on the other, who can go around the flanks and back of this iron shield array?

Just when Sun Fujia was a little helpless about the situation in front of him, he heard a trebuchet ejection sound of "tent, tent, tent" in front of him.

"What sound? Sounds so quirky! This was the last thought of the Tang Army soldiers who were standing a few feet away in front of the Iron Shield Array before they died.

At this time, pieces of watermelon-sized stones rose from behind the Zhou army's iron shield array, slashed across the sky, and swooped down from the air with a roar......

The impact of this stone was amazing, and as soon as they fell, they smashed the Tang soldiers who hit them directly into bloody flesh and blood, and their brains burst to death.

Moreover, the inertia of the stone is still very large, it bounces up a certain height after it falls to the ground, rushes forward with a sound of wind, and rolls out seven or eight feet away before stopping, and where it rolls down, the Tang army all let out a scream and wail.

"Pong! Disheveled! Disheveled! ”

The stones were thrown continuously, bringing with them the breath of death, which made the Tang soldiers who had rushed to the front of the Zhou army all frightened and terrified.

Li Jing smiled slightly at this time, he subconsciously touched his long beard under his chin, and his heart was extremely comfortable.

After this trebuchet was transported, how could it be used only to throw fire oil?

It's located in the mountains, and there are not many other things, just a lot of stones, how can you not make good use of it? Fight off enemy counterattacks with boulders before firing the oil fire.

At this time, although the Tang army had a tenacious will to fight and the soldiers were extremely brave, they couldn't help but be a little timid in such a situation. After all, judging from the current situation, they have no chance to kill the enemy's iron shield array, destroy the trebuchets in the rear and those with oil skins.

Finally, some of the officers could not hold their breath.

Sun Fujia's lieutenant soon came to his side, and said with a sad face: "General Sun! The brethren can't hold on! Where is this war! It's a total slaughter! You better order to withdraw! We've already lost more than half of our lives, but we don't have even the slightest hope of rushing through......"

Sun Fujia glared angrily at this time: "Lao Jiang, how can you shake the army's heart so much? The city hasn't called for Mingjin to withdraw its troops yet! Even if there is only one person left, we must rush forward! in order to keep the city from losing! ”

The deputy general surnamed Jiang sighed and said, "General Sun, I have never been afraid of death!" When we conquered Xue Ju, Xiao Mo and Liu Wuzhou back then, we didn't frown at all. But even if the situation was unfavorable at that time, there was still a great hope of victory. But now in this war, we are the defender of the city, and so many brothers have died, which shows that the difference in strength between the enemy and us is really big, and we can only send us to death if we fight like this! ”

"You still say!" Sun Fujia pointed at him with his finger and gritted his teeth in anger. Just as he was about to draw his sword, several personal soldiers hurriedly stopped him and said, "General Sun, General Jiang is also straightforward." Now the situation is unfavorable, and the general is killed before the battle, but it is a taboo for soldiers! Moreover, General Jiang has made countless feats for the Tang Dynasty over the years, so let's spare him! ”

Sun Fujia held the handle of the knife in his hand, and his expression hesitated. This Lao Jiang has followed him since the Sui Dynasty, and it has been almost 20 years, he has been wounded in more than ten places, and he is also a well-known brave general in the Tang Army. Even he couldn't hold on anymore and wanted to retreat, but you can imagine how low the morale of the other officers and soldiers was, where did they still have the heart to fight with the Zhou army?

But fortunately, just when he couldn't make up his mind, there was the sound of gongs and drums from the direction of White Emperor City.

After Sun Fujia heard this voice, Fang Rumeng was pardoned, and hurriedly ordered: "Everyone withdraw!" General Li told us to retreat to the city! ”

The Tang soldiers were relieved and immediately turned around and fled.

"Hey, hey! It's easy to get out, but it's hard to escape back! Mo Dao team! Hunt down the enemy for me! Don't let any of them go! Seeing that the enemy wanted to escape, Li Jing couldn't help laughing.

The Zhou army immediately chased after the retreating Tang army like a tiger descending from the mountain.

The morale of the Tang army was already close to collapse, and when they heard that the main general would retreat, no one had the intention of fighting. No one was willing to stay and break the queen, so he was killed by the Zhou army, and the corpses were all over the field, and the blood flowed like a river.

Li Xiaogong originally ordered the city gate to be opened and let the defeated soldiers enter the city. But he didn't expect that Sun Fujia would withdraw in such a hurry and not leave the troops behind, causing the Zhou army to chase so closely that his vanguard even rushed into the middle of the Tang army's troops. If he didn't close the city gates, the Zhou army would rush into the city, and the White Emperor City would immediately be destroyed.

So, Li Xiaogong had to grit his teeth and say, "Quickly close the city gate for me!" Otherwise, the Tang army will rush in! ”

"Ahh General Li, our people are still outside! His lieutenant said with a shudder.

"I can't care so much anymore! If you don't close the door again, the White Emperor City will be lost! Li Xiaogong obviously decided to abandon the troops outside the city and protect the city.

He shouted to close the city gate, and the Tang army outside the city was in an uproar, both officers and soldiers wanted to enter the city as soon as possible, lest they could not enter the city after the city gate was closed, and they would be chased and killed by the Zhou army.

And Sun Fujia was originally in the center of the team, but in such an instant, all the soldiers and horses behind him rushed towards the city gate, squeezing him to the back.

In fact, at this time, if the Tang army entered the city in order, it would still be too late. Although it is inevitable that some soldiers will be killed by the Zhou army, they are a minority after all. But in such a chaos, everyone crowded in front of the city gate, scrambling to be the first, pushing each other, but slowing down the speed of entering the city.

Just when the Tang army was panicking, the Zhou army, which was chasing behind, sounded a long horn, and at the same time, there were bursts of drums from the rear, which was a signal for them to strengthen their offensive.

The Zhou army was encouraged, and when they saw the enemy's city gate open, they all roared and rushed forward to kill, and the momentum was fierce. In an instant, he arrived behind the Tang army, who was still crowding at the gate of the city, and then slashed at the Tang army. The direct killing made the Tang army scream again and again, which added to the panicked atmosphere.

In front of the gate of the White Emperor City, there was a mess all of a sudden. It's just that due to the large number of Tang soldiers crowded at the gate of the city, although the Zhou army was fierce, it couldn't get in.

Li Xiaogong was shocked, he didn't expect the Zhou army to come so quickly, so he waved his hand again and again, and ordered to close the city gate quickly, but he didn't expect that there were many Tang soldiers crowded at the city gate, and the city gate couldn't be closed.

At this time, if Li Xiaogong closed the city gate, maybe the Tang army would see that there was no escape, and he would turn around and fight desperately with the Zhou army that caught up. But now that they saw that the city gate was close at hand, they would soon be able to turn the tide of safety, and no one had the idea of fighting desperately. All they wanted to do was rush into the city.

Sun Fujia was squeezed by the Tang soldiers around him, not only did he not rush to the city gate, but he got farther and farther away. He was suddenly furious, and pulled out his saber to slash at the Tang army blocking in front, but Rao was like this, and the gate of White Emperor City was still in chaos, making it impossible for him to advance.

At this time, the two armies of Zhou and Tang had already mixed together, and the cavalry of the Zhou army had also been killed. Li Xiaogong, who was standing at the head of the city, could even see the ironclad cavalry of the Zhou army, and the cold light shining on the tip of the spear.

Li Xiaogong didn't hesitate at this time, and immediately shouted: "Close the city gate quickly!" If you can't close it, seal the door with a boulder! ”

He had already seen the urgency of the situation, and if he didn't close the city gate, he was afraid that the White Emperor City would fall.

When Sun Fujia heard this, he immediately became anxious, and he shouted: "General Li, I haven't come in yet?" How can I turn it off? What shall I do when the gates are closed? ”

The soldiers and officers of the Tang Army who had not yet entered the city also shouted: "Yes, yes, yes!" General Li, you can't close the city gates! This made the soldiers who went to close the city gate hesitate again, after all, even heavy generals like Sun Fujia were outside the city.

Seeing this, Li Xiaogong was so angry that he stomped his feet and said, "It's not closed yet? If you don't close the city, it's going to be broken! The Zhou army hated me so much that I was in the Tang Dynasty, do you still expect to be a prisoner and treat us well? I'm afraid I'll be all killed! Even if he falls, he will definitely be sold into slavery, and life is better than death! ”

When he said this, the Tang army under the city was even more frightened. Although several of his own soldiers had already arrived at the city gate and began to prepare to close the city gate. But immediately, many Tang troops who had not yet entered the city pointed their bows and arrows at them, saying that if they insisted on closing the city gates, they would be shot immediately.

In this way, where do those pro-soldiers dare to close the city gate, and where can the gate of the White Emperor City still be closed?

At this time, the cavalry of the Zhou army had already arrived, and they rushed towards the city gate with murderous spirit. The infantry of the Zhou army behind them carried the ladders that had been prepared long ago, ready to attack the city directly.

Seeing that the city gate could not be closed, and a ladder was erected on the city wall, Li Xiaogong couldn't help crying without tears. This place where Liu Bei is lonely is really not an auspicious place.

However, after all, he is Li Yuan's younger brother, the prince of the Tang Dynasty, and he has fallen to such an embarrassing point, but he has never thought about surrendering. At this time, he shouted: "Hurry up and release the arrows for me!" The Zhou army must not be allowed to climb up to the city! ”

The adjutant general beside him hesitated for a moment, and then reminded: "General Li, there are still our people in the city!" Even General Sun Fujia is still outside the city and hasn't come in! ”

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