Pei Gai's first use of gunpowder was an instant success—not used as an explosive, but only as a firestopper, which is still difficult to compare with in these years—he first used a round of rockets to set fire to all the "flying beam cars" that were about to approach the city trenches, and then the artillery carts fired clay pots filled with gunpowder and other ignition materials, igniting a wall of fire and completely isolating the Hu soldiers in front and behind.

Standing on top of the city, Pei Gai couldn't help but sigh: "It's a pity that there is no south wind ...... today" Otherwise, maybe the fire could spread to the Hu army camp, so that Liu Yao could no longer survive. However, Pei Wei reminded him: "Fortunately, there is no south wind, otherwise Liu Yao would have left." "If the camp is burned, will he dare to stay? It is inevitable that the siege will be withdrawn far away. However, our purpose is not only to repel the Hu soldiers, but also to be able to inflict great damage on them under the city.

Pushing the "flying beam cart" in front, arranging the formation, holding bows and arrows, swords and shields, ready to step through the trench to launch a rapid attack on the sheep and horse wall of Dali City, there are no less than 2,000 Hu soldiers in each department, many of them are on fire, screaming and rolling on the ground, or aimlessly wolf rushing, the rest are avoided, but unfortunately the back road is cut off, so they have to rush forward. There is a moat in front of you, and there is water in the moat, so you may be able to avoid the catastrophe for a while.

However, the Xuzhou soldiers did not allow the enemy soldiers to enter the trench to avoid the fire, seeing that the opponent's array had dispersed, and the courage had been lost, Tao Kan gave an order, and most of the Xuzhou soldiers behind the sheep and horse wall came out, and stood on the edge of the trench to shoot with a bow, or stabbed two spears into the trench. Most of the Hu soldiers were killed by arrows before they could enter the water, and even if they were lucky enough to enter the trench, they were still living targets if they held on to the edge of the trench and swam forward, and they were easily injured by spears.

Seeing these 2,000 Hu soldiers, it is difficult for a few to escape in the end. But even so, only 2,000 people were lost, and it was not painful for Liu Yao, once he escaped, he might come back to attack Dali again.

So Pei Wei said, don't blow the south wind, don't force Liu Yao away, on the contrary, you must hope that he will be lucky and still stay in the city.

As for Hu Han, Liu Yao and Yang Yi were stunned after the battle, wanting to cry without tears. Yang Yi is a pity that the ten "flying beam cars" made by his own hard work were burned all of them if they failed to make contributions; Liu Yao snorted and said: "Water and fire are ruthless, Si is the key to using soldiers......" turned his head and asked Yang Yi: "The Jin people cast rockets, almost all of them are not extinguished, and they burn fiercely, what kind of secret technique did they use?" ”

When Yang Yi heard this, Liu Yao did not blame himself for not applying sufficient fire prevention measures to the "Feiliang Car", and he couldn't help but feel a little relieved. smiled bitterly at the moment: "The minister doesn't know." Xi Hao Zhao once broke Zhuge Kongming's ladder with a rocket in Chencang, presumably Guanzhong's unique secret technique...... "I'm from Shandong, I don't know, don't ask me."

Then he said: "This is not the loss of the 'flying beam car', you can rush to make dozens of them, the upper board is wet on both sides, and the three sides will attack Dali, and you will be able to make contributions!" ”

Liu Yao shook his head: "Qing might as well look forward to the rain in the sky, which will make it difficult for the Jin people to cast rockets...... In fact, the rocket is just that, knowing that there is such a thing in the city, it is not difficult to prevent it; But what were the guns throwing? The tank burst into flames, covering a piece, which was really a big disaster for the soldiers. "I'm not afraid of the artillery truck, it's scary to look at, in fact, a hundred stones may not be able to kill a hundred people, but this fire pot is thrown at a piece of burning, covering too wide an area, I can't let every team of soldiers go into battle wet in order to avoid the flames!

The flames were rolling in front of him, and the smoke obscured his vision, and he couldn't see what was going on in front of him. But Liu Yao has been in battle for a long time and has rich experience, so he naturally knows that this fire is burning vigorously and extinguishing very quickly - after all, the vegetation in front of the city has been cut down, and only some weeds less than a foot high are left, so how long can it burn? During this time, the soldiers and horses in the front may not be burned, but the Jin people will never allow them to survive!

To tell the truth, relying on the fire to cut off the rear team, even if the Jin people open the city gate, put the drawbridge, and send troops out to kill, I am afraid it will be too late.

So the front will definitely not be able to save it - fortunately, most of them are newly merged virtual soldiers - Liu Yao had to wave his hand and collect his troops and return to the camp - he will fight this ...... today Half-time, that's it.

After entering the account, the generals were summoned to discuss, and Liu Jun discussed it again, saying that we should withdraw quickly, taking advantage of the smoke and flames, it was inconvenient for the Jin people to chase after them, so they just left Dali, returned to Haoyang to rest temporarily, and then turned to attack Shangjun. This time he was no longer alone, and a few frightened scribes also chimed in, and even among the generals, many simply abstained from voting—always silent.

Cao Sui said: "How to retreat when you stop being frustrated?" The king has come here, but he has not gained an inch of land, and if he goes away, it will only increase the name of Pei Cai. If Pei Gai can gain a foothold in Feng Yi, and the talents from all over the world gather, it will be a disaster for our army. Only by forcing him out of Dali, or even forcing him back to Kanto, can he be worry-free...... "The implication is that now there is no need to completely extinguish Pei's forces, it is best to drive him back to the east, and let Liu Cang and Shi Le have a headache."

Yang Yi still said: "You can remake the 'flying beam car' to cross the moat, although the rockets and artillery are fierce, but I have a countermeasure." He said in his heart, Pei Wenyu, why are you burning my "flying beam car" in a hurry? When our army has crossed the trench, broken the sheep and horse walls, and erected a ladder, it will not be too late for you to burn...... Can't you just let me make a meritorious return?!

"The king, please think, Pei should be in Xu Fang before, and then enter Henan, I have never heard of it having rockets and cannons, and this must be a new secret technique after entering the Guanzhong. It is a secret art, and it has not been used by others for nearly a hundred years, so it will not be easy to make it, and there is not much to think about...... "Although Yang Yi's judgment is completely wrong, the conclusion is not far from ten, and indeed Pei should have used up more than seventy percent of his newly made gunpowder, and then want to make it, it is not a matter of one or two days - the key is that the raw materials are not easy to find, sulfur and charcoal are also enough, and the amount of nitrate is the largest, but it is really difficult to find.

Therefore, Yang Yi suggested, either we should build another "flying beam car" and try to attack again, or-"It is better for the king to send an envoy into the city and make peace with Pei Gai, as long as he hands over the secret technique of igniting fire, our army will withdraw from the siege of Dali." "As someone who is deeply interested in weapons, it is natural that he will salivate over gunpowder.

Liu Yao's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea." "If I want to be able to get this kind of secret recipe, I will be able to greatly enhance the strength of my army, and it is estimated that Dali City is not easy to capture, although I am unwilling, but if I can exchange the secret recipe for withdrawing troops, it will not be a small supplement.

Liu Jun said: "Pei should be stationed in Dali and do not retreat, and repeatedly frustrated our division, and the Jin people still have several soldiers and horses in Guanzhong, and there are Zu Ti in Sizhou. From this point of view, I expect that Pei should not hand over the secret recipe. ”

Yang Yi said, why not give it a try? Liu Jun glared at him: "In this case, please ask Uncle Rong to enter the city and lobby Pei Gai." ”

Yang Yi shrank his head and stopped talking - although he hadn't been in Huying for a long time, Liang Xu was tied up by Pei Gai and whipped violently, everyone said it, and he hadn't heard of it......

In the end, Liu Yao decided not to withdraw from the army for the time being, but to use all kinds of strategies. On the one hand, the general Song Shu was sent to lead his troops to the upper reaches of Beiluoshui to prevent the soldiers and horses of Guanzhong from reinforcing Dali from the western front, and sent Hu Yanyu to lead the troops to Weiwei to prevent the soldiers and horses of Sizhou from reinforcing Dali from the eastern front; ordered Yang Yi to step up the construction of "flying beam car"; At the same time, when the archery book entered the city, he had to talk to Pei in front of the city to see if there was a way to do both.

The key is - "What kind of person is this Pei Wenyue?" I can't see him, and I can't feel at ease when I retire! ”

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When the arrow book was shot into the city, Pei Wei smiled: "Liu Yao is already timid." Pei Gai nodded: "Liu Yao can't defeat Dali before, and he will attack with the void later, and if he can't go around, I will break it!" "Immediately instructed You Yao to write a letter to Zu Li, the time has come, you can send troops to cross the river to help Dali.

But should I agree to Liu Yao's request to meet him?

The generals said that it was useless to see each other, but Zhen Sui shouted: "See when you see him, where are you afraid of him?" He arched his hand: "With me guarding the governor, it will be fine." ”

Pei Wei and You Yao also said that they might as well see each other - "This Zhengming Gong is famous in Hexi and Guanlong, and the opportunity must not be missed." ”

So he shot back the arrow book and agreed to meet in three days, as well as the place and method of meeting.

When Liu Yao received the arrow book, it was almost dark, and he was groaning, the Jin people's arrangements were very cautious, and they wanted to use the opportunity to meet to launch a surprise attack to take down Pei Cailai, it was not easy, so don't make a fuss. I just want to see Pei Gai to see what kind of character this kid is, whether he really has the ability, or just by relying on his high name, he can recruit a group of resourceful people who are rare in the world to assist him. It would be better if we could agree on a peace treaty that would be beneficial to our side when we met.

Ignore the report that Liu Jun asked to see. Liu Yao estimated that he was here to persuade him to withdraw from the army, but he didn't see it, but after all, he had been very much relied on for many years, and it was inconvenient to suddenly turn his face, so he had to reluctantly agree. However, when Liu Jun came in, he did not mention the withdrawal of troops, but just said: "The minister has a plan, or he can weaken Pei Gai's momentum." ”

Liu Yao leaned forward with interest and said, "Ziping, please speak." ”

Liu Jundao: "Pei should rely on his family background, and cannot be an auxiliary government in Chang'an, and he must guard Feng Yi in the north, which shows that there must be discord between him and Suo Qi and Liang Fen, or because of his noble family background, he is not tolerated by the people of Kansai." In the past, he and Zu Ti parted ways and attacked me, invaded my Henan, and now he is promoted to serve, but Zu Ti has stopped the history of Sizhou Thorn, then Zu Mou's heart may not be without mustard......"

Liu Yao reacted quickly and hurriedly asked: "Ziping's meaning, is it a plan to make a discord?" ”

Liu Jun said that it was right - "Today's arrow book is shot back, and there is a seal of Pei Cai, which can be imitated, and it can be faked as the book of it and Shi Le-I heard that Pei Gai was captured by Shi Le in the past, and the two must be familiar with each other, and it is easy to win the trust of others." You can send someone to enter Henan with this book, and deliberately get it for the Jin people, and the ancestors will be suspicious when they see the letter, or they will not come to the rescue of Dali. ”

"But what about Chang'an?"

"Such a secret book, if there are many copies, it will arouse suspicion, and Chang'an does not have to deal with it. If the ancestor is suspicious, he will dedicate this book to Chang'an. When Liu Jun said this, his words suddenly changed: "However, this matter is not the work of a day or two, and I am afraid that Pei should not be able to abandon the defense of Dali." And Pei Gai met about three days later, because he meant to restrain me, and his heart was unpredictable - it was better for our army to retire early. ”

Liu Yao waved his hand and said, Okay, I know, Ziping, you don't have to persuade Ziping anymore-"The matter of fake books will be planned by Ziping with labor." ”

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Three days later, according to the agreement, Liu Yao ordered the troops to hold the camp, and he sent a hundred men—fifty elite cavalry and fifty hoplites—to the east gate of Dali, two arrows away from the city, waiting for Pei Gai to come out.

The front of Dali City is open, and there is no barrier or shelter, so he is not afraid that the Hu army will secretly set up an ambush and sneak attack Pei Gai; I was afraid that Pei should go out of the city first, so that Hu Jun could move on the spot, so the city replied that Liu Yao should come over and wait first. But at the beginning, he said that he would bring a thousand people each, but Liu Yao vetoed it - this is too close to the city, if there are too many people on both sides, once the fight starts, it will not be easy for our army to rescue, you can send troops and horses out of the city to help at any time, then I am not too dangerous?

It's better to bring fewer people, fewer people are more convenient to run away. Liu Yaoxin said that I am a long-time battle-hardened and skilled archer, and I am always stronger than you Pei Wenyue, can't I run away if I can't win?

Therefore, only 100 people were brought, including Liu Jun. Liu Jun said to Liu Yao: "Pei Wenyue is a high-ranking family, and he will keep his promises, although the art of war is treacherous, but since he has spoken first, he will not dare to take the opportunity to cover up the king." In the past, Shang Ying set up an ambush and caught the prince, although he was victorious, the world despised it, and Qin Zhi had no faith, so he started - I think Pei Wenyue will not make this mistake. But the king must not attack his heart, lest he be laughed at by the people of the world. ”

Liu Yao nodded and said I know, so why don't you follow me Ziping and see what kind of person this Pei should be.

However, although Liu Jun said this, most of the generals did not agree, and hoped that Liu Yao would strengthen some of his own security. Liu Yao said don't worry, I will choose the most elite soldiers to follow, besides - where is Pingxian? He is capable enough to take on my guard job.

In front of the city, Liu Jun was on the left, Ping Xian was on the right, each holding a large shield to protect Liu Yao, and the cavalry behind him was neatly arranged. The Jin people are not untrustworthy, and when they saw Liu Yao coming out of the city, they did not exceed the agreement with the number of people, so they did not let him wait longer, and immediately put down the drawbridge and opened the city gate.

Liu Yao watched intently, and saw a soldier with complete armor, straddling a tall horse, holding a three-foot bamboo cane, and standing tall - presumably Pei should be Pei Wenyue, looking at the sparse beard under his chin, he is indeed not very old, but the helmet is pressed very low, and he can't see his eyebrows clearly. Behind Pei Gai, there were two generals, each with a group of men and horses, and followed in a row.

On the Hu Han side, except for Liu Yao and Liu Jun, everyone was hanging, for fear that the Jin people would take advantage of the situation to attack and kill, until they saw that there were only 100 people who came out, so they breathed a sigh of relief. But if you look closely, you can see that the fifty infantrymen are also heavily armoured, with swords at their waists, crossbows on their shoulders, and spears in their hands, and their equipment is much better than that of their own!

Liu Yaoxin said that the city is really full of supplies, and the Xuzhou soldiers are really elite. Look at the fifty cavalrymen, each wearing full body armor, the same bow and spear, and even the horses are covered with leather armor - such a heavy horse, there is no such heavy horse, only Tuoba Xianbei on the northern steppe has some...... I don't want to be in the Xuzhou army, in addition to the "Liangzhou horse", there are still such fine horses! Liu Yao was a little panicked on the spot......