Chapter 271: Bold and Cold

Maybe he was carried away by the victories he had won along the way. The Wei people who were under the Dragon City seemed too carried away. They only saw the surface of Dragon City, but they didn't understand what kind of powerful defensive function this famous northern city had.

Unbeknownst to the Wei army, the best defenses were built to protect the defenders of the city on the inside of the seemingly simple city walls. That's the Chengtou Road. This is a design unique to Dragon City. This sloping walkway, shielded by the city walls, is an effective way to avoid anything falling from outside or above the city. No matter how powerful the feather arrows attacking the city were, as long as the Zhao army dodged in it, they would not be able to hurt them at all. Moreover, there are countless detection holes on the side of the city wall of Yongdao. The defenders hiding inside can observe the movement of enemy troops outside the city. so that you can react at any time.

I have to say that the person who built Dragon City in the first place was really a genius in this regard. This unique design method provides maximum protection for the defending army. At the same time, it also makes their defenses more effective, greatly reducing unnecessary casualties. Therefore, when Wei Wushu launched a long-range attack with a long-armed crossbow a moment earlier, most of the defenders of the Zhao State were unscathed, except for a few who were injured due to the lack of timely evasion. And when the Wei army began to attack the city, they re-ascended the city and prepared for battle.

Wei Wushu, who had climbed to the top of the city with the confidence of victory, suffered heavy casualties at the first time. However, even when they found that the situation was unexpected, they did not choose to retreat. Instead, they continued to rush upwards one after the other. Wei Wushu's bravery is not as simple as casually talking. When it is critical, you can treat death as if you were at home and never back down. That's the best thing about their fame.

The stubborn resistance of the Zhao army and the resulting casualties only aroused the ferocity in the chest of the Wei warriors. Since the opponent's strength still exists, there is nothing to say. Hand-to-hand combat is their favorite way.

However, what Wei Wushu didn't expect was that what they liked was exactly what the Zhao army liked. When you meet on a narrow road, the brave wins! The royal capital of Dragon City is the place where they must defend when they are ordered. No matter what the cost, even if it is filled with their own lives, no one will take a step back and let the enemy occupy an inch of the city!

Since General Long Yu led most of the dragoon army out of the city to fight, the people who directly commanded the defenders of the city were replaced by three veterans. Except for the east gate of Dragon City, there is no need to think about it. The other three gates were guarded by the Minister of State Fei Yi, Zheng Liancheng and Gou Wuxian. These three veterans, who should have retired to the palace to enjoy their old age, put on their armor again without hesitation and walked to the city at this critical juncture when the enemy's heavy troops were approaching the city. They will use their lives to ensure that people are in the city, and people will not die in the city!

The southern city gate, which was first attacked by the Wei army, was personally commanded by Minister Fei Yi here. Compared with the majesty of the north gate and the easy to defend and difficult to attack of the west gate, the south gate has become the easiest place to be attacked by the enemy because of the gentle terrain. In fact, it is not surprising that the first target chosen by the general of Wei was the South City Gate.

If it hadn't been for the preparations made earlier, under the all-out attack of Wei Wushu, the South City Gate would probably have fallen. When those giant crossbow arrows that fell from the sky shot the city's head into a thorny forest, even Fei Yi, who had already experienced countless dangers, couldn't help but change color on his face. The power of the Wei people really lives up to its reputation! There are copper mountains and iron mines in its territory, and such a wealthy party is arrogant and tight!

However, sighing and sighing, Fei Yi has never been timid. The old man who can be talented and in the picture, the iron bones on his body, old and spicy. This royal city, where he has guarded most of his life with his life, how can he allow small people to trample on it at will!

At the moment of the great enemy, there is no need to say anything superfluous. It's just a battle! Fei Yi personally supervised the battle. The banner flew in the autumn wind, and the veteran's beard turned iron gray. From beginning to end, he stood at the head of the city, watching all the Zhao Guomen shout and fight, and be generous to strengthen their voices.

When the blood under the city wall was three feet and the water in the moat was red, the sound of the Wei army finally sounded in the camp of the Wei army. At this time, it was almost noon, and the first fierce siege battle had been going on for nearly three hours from the beginning to the present.

And the reason why the Wei people stopped the attack was because the Wei general, who had watched the entire siege process motionless in the back, couldn't help it, and he personally issued an order to stop. Even if Yan Hu was eager to win, he had to do it. It was really because Wei Wushu's casualties exceeded his expectations. Seeing the corpses under Dragon City with his own eyes, even if his heart was as hard as iron, he knew that if he didn't stop, it would only increase the casualties in vain, and it would be useless.

Such a discovery made Yan Hu very angry. His eyes were bloodshot, his beard was unshy, and his countenance was terrifying. No one dares to bring themselves to bad luck at this time. All the generals were silent, and after exchanging glances with each other, they began to separate to check the casualties of the army.

"What's going on in the city? After so much effort, no one was able to attack ......!"

After saying this sentence to himself, he finally glanced back at the general of Wei who had just been on the battlefield, and began to turn back to the camp. Although he was a little frustrated and annoyed in his heart, he was not disappointed. Perhaps, such an army of Zhao is a worthy opponent. If he can, he hopes that when he fights again tomorrow, he can learn a lesson and let the blood of today's dead and wounded warriors not be shed in vain.

Soon after, the results of the casualties were counted. Yan Hu sat in the camp and frowned. Under the First World War, nearly 3,000 people died outside the southern gates alone. And thousands more were injured. Although such casualties were bearable, this kind of loss, which had never been seen since entering the Zhao Kingdom, made him extremely unhappy.

"The order goes down, and the battle will be fought again tomorrow, and the long-armed crossbow should be used alternately as a cover to form an effective blow to the Zhao army at the head of the city...... It is necessary to reduce the casualties of our troops. ”

Yan Hu summoned all the generals and colonels to readjust the operational deployment. He didn't believe it yet! Eighty thousand of the most elite Wei soldiers are in their hands, and see how long the Zhao army can hold out. After the initial stage of the competition, they had figured out the basic strength of the Zhao army. The defenders in the city have more than 10,000 people at most, and if you add those cavalry outside the city, there are no more than 20,000 horses. With such a huge advantage, if you can't solve Dragon City quickly, it will seem that Wei Wushu is too weak.

Such a result is not only unacceptable to Yan Hu, but these arrogant soldiers and fierce generals under him are also ten thousand unconvinced. Seeing that it is about to be completed, no one is willing to fall short and be blocked from this fortified city no matter what.

As for the cavalry of the Zhao State, although they need to be guarded against, in the hearts of these Wei people, they do not see how powerful they are. The 30,000 heavily armored infantry soldiers that can be drawn are specially used to deal with them. There are long knives and crossbows, but they are definitely not vegetarians! As long as they show up again, they will have no return.

The iron armor is magnificent, the autumn wind is gradually rising, and the chill is getting heavier and heavier. All the Wei soldiers were full of confidence and looked forward to the next fierce collision.

When the wind from the opposite side swept through the city with an iron-blooded murderous aura. Fei Yi, who sat down to rest, stood up again. He leaned over the battlements of the city wall, looking at the mess on the battlefield, and his heart was very heavy. Unsurprisingly, when the Wei army really showed its strength, its destructive power was staggering.

The entire section of the city wall near the south gate is full of mottled traces. Several parts of the city are damaged and need to be repaired. In the battle that just ended, although the Zhao army effectively stopped the Wei army with a spirit of not fearing death, not a single soldier of the other side was able to reach the top of the city. But they themselves have also caused a lot of casualties.

Even with such favorable conditions, more than 1,000 Zhao troops died on this section of the city wall. In such a fierce hand-to-hand fight, it is difficult to avoid casualties. Blood stained the bricks and stones, and broken knives and arrows were thrown everywhere.

"The king is sympathetic to the lives of soldiers and never allows everyone to fight hard with their lives. But now, in order to protect Dragon City safe and sound, he has to live up to his expectations...... Alas! It would be very sad for him to see all this, right!? ”

Fei Yi's voice was deep and full of self-reproach. Although this was a sacrifice that had to be made in any respect, he still felt a little stunned when he remembered the order he had just received from Chu Jiangmian yesterday.

The person standing next to him to assist in commanding the battle was Gongzi Liangsheng. This royal son, who did not do much in the past, seems to have been reborn in less than a year. He was clad in armor, armed with a long sword, and covered in blood. It doesn't look like any different from the iron-blooded and proud men around him.

"Fei Gong, why don't you use the secret weapon left by the king?"

Hearing Chu Liangsheng's whispered inquiry, Fei Yi shook his head slightly, and there was a bit of bitterness and helplessness on his face.

"Although the weapons kept in the Thousand Machines Pavilion are powerful, they cannot be easily used unless they are absolutely necessary. The king also once said that those things were made in a hurry, and they did not go through much practical application, and they could not guarantee complete safety. What's more, there are too many Wei troops...... The battle of Dragon City may last for a long time. Difficult days have not yet come, and they must be left in the most critical moment to be used!"

Chu Liangsheng nodded. As one of the few people who knows certain secrets, he thinks that what Minister Fei Yi said is very reasonable. In this case, before the good news of Chu Jiangmian came, everyone should use their flesh and blood to protect this royal city!