When the soldiers at the head of the city saw their companions waving small flags below, they immediately took their crossbows and arrows to guard downward, and went to inform Wang Renfu, who was in charge of defense in the city gate tower behind.

As soon as General Zhang looked up, he saw the inner wall of the urn city, and the protruding city walls on both sides of the urn city gate were aimed at them, so he reined in his horse and did not dare to rush forward. But he didn't want to admit it like that, he was a general, a third-grade military attaché, how could he be frightened by these little soldiers?

So he commanded one of his own soldiers: "Keep going!" I see who of them dares to move! ”

His own soldiers did not care, and with a slap of their foot on the belly of their horses, they went to the city gate.

"Stop!" The soldiers defending the city shouted an order: "If you go any further, you will release arrows!" ”

General Zhang's personal soldier ignored it and continued to ride his horse slowly forward. And General Zhang and the other personal soldiers stood in place, vigilantly watching the soldiers at the head of the city and at the city gate.

Feng Cheng, the captain standing at the head of the city, saw that a cavalryman was still approaching the city gate, so he ordered: "Crossbowmen pay attention!" Warning shooting in front of the horse! ”

Upon hearing the command, one of the crossbowmen immediately fired, and with a few clicks, ten crossbow arrows were inserted @ into the distance of about three paces in front of the advancing cavalryman's horse. The row of bolts was stuck deep in the hard road, and only half of the shafts were exposed.

Immediately, the soldier's horse stood up and let out a long neigh. When the front hooves hit the ground, he retreated uneasily. The soldiers on the horse were also sweating on their foreheads, looking at the soldiers shooting arrows at the head of the city in disbelief, forgetting to control the horses.

When the war horse retreated to General Zhang's side, the personal soldier came back to his senses. He pointed to the row of crossbow arrows in front of him that shot diagonally into the ground, and stammered: "General, general, he, they, really, really dare to release arrows!" ”

General Zhang was also stunned and looked at the row of crossbow arrows, and then pointed at the position of Feng Cheng at the head of the city with a horsewhip, and roared angrily: "What a gut! Dare to shoot arrows at Ben General! Regarded as complicity! ”

Feng Cheng in the city shouted: "You can't enter the city without permission!" If you dare to get closer, you will be killed! ”

General Zhang turned his horse's head and roared angrily: "Go back to the camp!" Then he rushed to the southern camp with his own soldiers.

After a while, Wang Renfu rushed over, looked down at the city, and found a row of crossbow arrows in front of the city gate, but did not find Chen Yongfu's men and horses.

"Who ordered the arrows to be fired!" Wang Renfu asked loudly at the head of the city. After that, everyone looked at Feng Cheng who was standing in place.

Feng Cheng stepped forward and clenched his fists and said, "It's an order from his subordinates." ”

Wang Renfu pointed at Feng Cheng and said angrily: "Who told you to release arrows?!" Is there no other way?! ”

Feng Cheng replied: "They didn't listen to the warning, and sent one person to continue to come towards the city gate. If they don't warn, they will rush in. Rather than being confused at that time, it is better to give them a clear warning first. ”

Wang Renfu frowned, and he had nothing to refute. So he shouted loudly, "No need to stand here! Go back and prepare for the battle, and prepare to defend the city! ”

After that, he ordered the rest of his men: "Prepare for war, prepare for war!" The divisions are in place and ready to fight! ”

"Yes!" Feng Cheng and the other officers all clenched their fists and agreed loudly.

After Wang Renfu asked his subordinates to prepare to defend the city, he immediately asked his soldiers to inform Li Mou who was in the gate tower of the northern city. This is a big deal, maybe Chen Yongfu's troops in the southern camp will really come to attack the city, only if he is prepared, he has to inform Li Mou, the commander-in-chief of the city defense.

Soon, some of the arrows and dozens of bombs stored on the city wall of the southern city began to be transported, and the officers and soldiers in Weng City also began to prepare weapons and go to the city wall for reinforcements at any time. The adjacent east and west walls were also affected, and although there was no order from above, preparations began to be made.

After General Zhang returned to the camp, he immediately asked his troops to assemble, and sent people around the city to report to the Beida camp that they would attack the city together. As for Chen Yongfu in the city, he could only send a personal soldier to put on the clothes of the people and go into the city to report the news.

After waiting for a long time, his men, who had completely relaxed, gathered.

"Qixian garrison Li Yan rebelled, you should prepare now, and immediately go to attack the city! Catch the thief Li Yan, report to the imperial court, and enter the third rank of official. General Zhang commanded loudly.

But instead of agreeing, his subordinates were "buzzing" with each other. They had just returned from the front line of the bandits, and although they had not fought much, the pressure on their hearts was just as great. Finally, after saying that Qixian was safe, they could relax and rest for a while, but their commander was going to let them attack the city.

Besides, siege warfare has been a method of warfare with heavy casualties since ancient times, and there is really no other way to attack a city. Moreover, the siege of the city requires the preparation of equipment, such as moats, ladders, chariots, battering rams, trebuchets, artillery, and so on. But they don't have anything but a few small guns, so how can they attack the city?

"General," one of General Zhang's subordinates clasped his fists and said, "Why did Li Shoubei of Qixian County rebel?" There is no sign of it. ”

"Do you want to endorse him?!" General Zhang shouted loudly: "He ordered his soldiers to fire arrows at the general!" Murder of the imperial court, what is this not a rebellion?! ”

The boss quickly explained: "I don't dare to be humble." Humble means that we have no preparations, and we don't know how to attack the city? Moreover, the marshal is still in the city, if we attack the city here, will the marshal be in danger? ”

General Zhang shouted loudly: "What siege equipment do you want?!" They're just a bunch of village soldiers! Putting down the hoe and recruiting the farmer at zero hour! As soon as we rush over, they will flee like thieves! The commander has 500 elite soldiers in the city and is still in the barracks, what danger will there be?! I have already sent someone to the city to inform the marshal, and when the time comes, the marshal will attack in the city, and we will attack inside and outside, even the elite soldiers of the imperial court will be scattered, not to mention a group of village soldiers! ”

At this time, General Zhang's henchmen stood up and asked Mr. Bai, "Mr. Lin, are you scared?" The dignified officers and soldiers will be intimidated by a group of village soldiers, and you are the only one! Hahaha. ”

Mr. Lin hurriedly explained to General Zhang: "It's not that we're afraid, it's that we're really unprepared." If you attack rashly, you are afraid that something unexpected will happen. Please think twice, general. ”

General Zhang pointed at Lin Baizong with a horsewhip and ordered: "General Ben ordered, your people, to be the first wave of siege troops!" If you dare to disobey military orders, military law will serve! ”

Lin Baizong clenched his fists helplessly and said: "Yes, I will be ordered by my humble position." ”

"Now let's get ready!" General Zhang ordered loudly: "After two quarters of an hour, go out of the camp and attack the city!" ”