Chapter 806: Zheng Chang's Order
The Wei army flocked to Qufu in large numbers, and the Qi army on the city wall was waiting for it.
The siege vehicles covered the rear soldiers and were slowly pushed towards the city walls, while the Qi army greeted them with fire oil.
The Wei army's siege vehicle looked like a tower, and its height was about the same as that of the Qufu city wall, and as long as it was pushed to the edge of the city wall, the soldiers hidden in the top of the tower could put down the gangplank and directly step on the city wall to fight the Qi army.
Although the siege vehicle was made of wood, it was difficult for the Wei army to catch fire because of the fire prevention treatment.
Therefore, when the Wei siege vehicles entered the range of the Qi army from a hundred meters away and approached the Qufu city wall, only one of the five siege vehicles was on fire and scrapped.
After the other four came to the city wall, the heavily armored Wei soldiers inside put down the heavy springboard, and the Qi soldiers waiting here could already be seen outside the tower.
It was also at the moment when the gangplank was lowered that the Wei soldiers in the siege vehicle lost cover, and one after another soldiers were shot and killed.
In the process, the Wei soldiers began to charge, and those who could be the first to do this first wave were the most bloodthirsty group of the Wei army, so they were fearless.
The Wei soldiers behind the siege vehicle also entered the siege vehicle at this stall and climbed up along the ladder inside, and they were the second wave to go up the city wall.
At this time, although the Wei soldiers a hundred meters away were prepared, some of them were still carrying ladders.
As soon as a gap was opened in the wall, the time had come for them to attack.
The battle on the city wall was fierce, although the Wei army was brave, but the Qi army was not afraid, they had no way to retreat, and they only had the idea of killing the enemy in their hearts.
"Brothers, kill!" At this time, Zhou Can, who was in the rear, yelled at the soldiers.
Although he had already prepared for the war, Zhou Can was still surprised to see the Wei soldiers so brave.
Zhou Can rose during the war between Qi and Wu, and originally he thought that the Wu army was strong enough, even if the Wei army was stronger, it would be very reluctant!
But now seeing these Wei soldiers, Zhou Can is really convinced, and the Wei army is worthy of being the first army in the world.
At this time, Zhou Can couldn't help but think, this is just an ordinary Wei army, if it is replaced by the powerful Wei warriors, and the powerful cavalry that has risen from the Wei Marquis, how sharp and invincible it should be!
Zhou Can thought about this, and at this time, the battle on the city wall had entered a white heat, and hundreds of soldiers of the Wei army rushed to the head of the city, and the Qi army could be killed in one place on the city wall less than 100 meters.
In siege battles, the defenders have the upper hand, but when the enemy breaks through the walls, the defenders' superiority is difficult to show.
In a small environment, it was difficult for the Qi army's strength advantage to be developed, so hundreds of Wei soldiers stood firm on the city wall.
In the rear, seeing that the situation had opened up on the city wall, the generals in the rear immediately ordered additional troops.
As a result, a team of nearly 1,000 people rushed forward, and ladders were also sent forward.
At this time, the crossbowmen of the Qi army on the city wall were not polite, and there was a burst of fierce fire on the side of the Wei army.
In the process of this charge, there were more than 100 soldiers of the Wei army, and the fierceness of the battle can be seen.
After approaching the city wall, the Qi army's shooting still did not stop, but at this time, the Wei soldiers set up the ladder and put the shield on their heads, and the casualties fell in one fell swoop.
The Wei soldiers climbed up the city walls, the epicenter of the battle between the two armies, and they had no choice but to land there.
As a result, the scale of the battle increased step by step, and the Wei army also regained its disadvantage in strength.
On the wall, which was less than 100 meters long, the soldiers on both sides huddled together and slaughtered, roaring and wailing endlessly.
Just when Zhou Can was nervous, he suddenly ran from behind and said: "General, the rebellion of the Lu soldiers in the city has been suppressed, and our army is cleaning up the mess!" ”
Hearing the news, Zhou Can couldn't help but be very excited, as long as it was good news at this time, he would feel excited.
So he immediately shouted to the soldiers around him: "Brothers, the people of the city have been exterminated, and now we have only one enemy in front of us, kill them!" ”
Good guy, Zhou Can's words had a great motivating effect, and the morale of the Qi army in the fighting circle couldn't help but be boosted, which made the pressure on the Wei army a lot greater.
But for the Wei soldiers on the city wall, they also have no way to retreat, if the city wall can't hold it, the probability of survival is very small.
However, sometimes things just went unexpectedly, and after the Qi soldiers overpowered the Wei army in morale, they fought more and more smoothly, making the Wei army on the city wall miserable.
In the rear, looking at the more and more difficult subordinates on the city wall, Wei General Chen Fang was irritable for a while, and secretly said that the people of Qi are not good bones!
Just as he was about to give the order to send more troops, a herald came to him under his banner.
"What?" Chen Fang said angrily, he was not in a good mood at this time.
The heralds were not frightened, they were used to seeing the generals angry.
I only heard the herald speak: "General Chen, the general has an order, please withdraw your troops immediately!" ”
Hearing this, Chen Fang almost thought that he had heard it wrong, withdraw his troops? Withdraw troops at this time? Can troops be withdrawn at this time?
"Why?" Chen Fang said angrily, obviously resisting this military order.
Because this will not only make his siege end without a problem, but also let the brother who died in battle die in vain, which Chen Fang does not want to see.
The herald couldn't answer his question, but said in a deep voice: "General Chen, this is the general's military order, and I don't know the reason!" ”
Seeing that Chen Fang still had no intention of withdrawing his troops, the herald said again: "General Chen, the general said that if anyone disobeys the military order, he will be beheaded immediately!" ”
Hearing this, Chen Fang was moved!
Generally, when a military order is issued, such a sentence of "beheading" will not be added, and Zheng Chang, as a general, has no power to kill a general.
But Zheng Chang said this, which shows that his military order is absolutely correct, and he has the confidence to kill those who do not obey the military order.
Now, Chen has no choice!
Besides, at this time, he looked at the situation on the city wall, and knew that it was unlikely that he would capture Qufu today, at least it would be difficult for him alone.
At this time, Chen Fang could only say sorry to the brothers who were still fighting on the city wall.
Then he ordered the herald behind him to withdraw, and then he also turned and left, he was going to see Zheng Chang and ask for justice to himself and his brothers.
On the city wall, the soldiers of the Wei army who were fighting, after hearing the military order of Mingjin to withdraw the troops, many people were stunned.
The soldiers of the Qi army had a sharp fighting spirit, and pressed the Wei army, which was at a disadvantage, to fight.
The Wei soldiers had no will to fight at this time, and while they were dealing with Qi Jun's attack, they were looking for an opportunity to retreat to the city wall.
Zhou Can, who was in the rear, saw this situation, and his hanging heart finally landed.
Although he wondered why the Wei army suddenly withdrew its troops, it was a good thing, at least the city was held!
On the other side, when Chen Fang rushed to Zheng Changshuai's tent in a rage, he found that all the generals had gathered here.
Originally, everyone launched it together, and Chen Fang was the real main attack, so it can be said that these people abandoned him.
Therefore, after entering the military tent, Chen Fang did not have a good face towards everyone.
Without waiting for Zheng Chang to speak, Chen Yi split his head and covered his face and asked, "General, why did you give this military order, all the soldiers under my command have attacked the city!" ”
Then Chen Fang turned to his colleagues and said, "And you, do you know that my brothers are desperate, and all of you have withdrawn your troops, this is your friendship in robes?" ”
The generals were speechless when asked by Chen Fang, although they also obeyed military orders, but they also felt a little guilty in their hearts.
And on the main seat, seeing Chen Fang blowing up his hair here, Zheng Chang was of course angry!
No matter what reason Chen Fang has, but the upper and lower levels still want to be humble, Chen Fang's behavior is trampling on his majesty.
So Zheng Chang slapped the table and said angrily: "Have you made enough trouble?" ”