Dozens of catapults are fan-shaped outside the city of Xiapi.

Next to each catapult, there are mountains of boulders.

The soldiers of the Cao army, who were controlling the catapult, looked at the Xiapi city wall, which was not too far away from them, and their eyes flashed with a desire to fight.

The horn sounded, and a fast horse galloped to the catapult.

The cavalry on horseback shouted loudly: "Childe has an order, the catapult is ready!" ”

The soldiers of the Cao army, who had long been looking forward to the order being issued earlier, loaded the boulder onto the catapult one after another, waiting for the launch order to be issued.

All the catapults were loaded, and the cavalry of the herald turned to look at the Chinese army.

The two big flags of the Chinese army waved a few times.

The cavalry shouted: "Projection! ”

With the "creaking" sound of the wooden frame, catapults threw boulders at the lower city wall.

The tumbling boulder fell on the city wall, and after clouds of white smoke rose up, the soldiers of Cao Jun heard a loud noise like thunder.

The sound was deafening, and many Cao soldiers covered their ears.

They are still noisy, but you can imagine how the Xuzhou army at the head of the city feels.

Squatting behind the battlements, the soldiers of the Xuzhou army held their heads one by one and didn't even dare to raise their heads.

The boulders bombarded the walls, and they felt the walls under them tremble, as if they were about to collapse at any moment.

Heavy smoke and dust filled the city, and the soldiers covered their noses with their sleeves, and some of them were still choking and coughing.

Liu Bei hid under the city wall, trembling against the root of the city wall, and didn't dare to move.

Countless boulders crashed into the city wall one after another, and not only the city wall trembled, but even the earth trembled as if it were shaking.

Looking at Xiapi City, which was bombarded by huge boulders, Cao Shuo said to Sima Yi: "Order the catapult to throw all the stones at the city gate tower." ”

Sima Yi said to the guards behind him, "Go and pass on the child's order." ”

After the guards left, Sima Yi asked Cao Shuo, "Does Gongzi want to blast open the city gate?" ”

"Of course." Cao Shuo said: "I'm not in Shouchun, General Xiahou and they have broken through Guan Yu, I always have to have a place to receive them." I've been here before, and I think it's pretty good. If the city wall collapses, it will have to be repaired in the future, which is time-consuming and laborious, so it is better to try whether the city gate can be blasted open. ”

Cao Shuo's order was issued, and the catapult temporarily stopped projecting in order to adjust its bearing.

Under the corner of the city, Liu Bei, who didn't hear any more movement, turned over and ran towards the center of the city.

"Uncle Huang!" It was not far away, and more than a dozen people followed.

It was Mi Zhu who greeted him.

Looking back at Mi Zhu, Liu Bei said, "Come with me to the center of the city." ”

With more than a dozen people following behind Liu Bei, Mi Zhu asked, "What is Uncle Huang going to do?" ”

"Cao Zirong must have other plans to suspend the bombardment." Liu Bei said: "Although I don't know what he plans to do, Xiapi may not be able to hold it. ”

Mi Zhu was stunned: "Could it be that Uncle Huang is leaving?" ”

"The enemy army has not broken the city, how can I leave." Liu Bei said: "I just want to return to the center of the city, deploy troops and horses, and prepare for street battles with the enemy." ”

When Liu Bei said this, Mi Zhu breathed a sigh of relief.

If even he runs away, there is really no need to defend Xiapi.

But Mi Zhu couldn't figure it out, even if he commanded the street battle, he wouldn't have to run to the center of the city......

It didn't take long for Cao Jun's catapult to adjust its bearings.

All the catapults were aimed at the gatehouse.

"Projection!" With an order, countless boulders flew towards the city gate.

Inside the city gate, the Xuzhou army piled up many wooden stakes and stones, which were intended to be used to block the siege ram of the Cao army.

But Cao's army did not launch a full-scale attack, but only threw boulders at the city gate from afar.

Countless boulders fell on the gate tower, smashing out deep pits at the head of the city.

There were also boulders that hit the city gates directly.

The huge city gate was blasted with sawdust flying everywhere, but it still stands.

"The quality of the gates is good." Looking at it from afar, Cao Shuo said to Sima Yi: "Let them continue to bombard, when will the city gate be blasted open for me, and when will it end." ”

"The enemy must have piled up countless heavy objects behind the city gates." Sima Yi said: "Otherwise, the city gate will not be so strong, and even the bombardment of boulders will not be able to collapse it." ”

"I don't care if they're piling up heavy loads behind the gates." Cao Shuo said: "There are not many other things in the wild, but there are stones. Even if the nearby mountains are emptied, the city gate of Xiapi must be blasted open. ”

Sima Yi said: "If all the armies attack the city like Gongzi, the city wall will be useless in the future." ”

"It's still useful." Cao Shuo said: "After all, a gap has been opened, and the number of soldiers who can rush in is still limited. ”

While the two were talking, there was a loud noise in the distance that was different from the others.

Chen Zhi ran over, clasped his fists and said to Cao Shuo: "Childe, the city gate has been blown open, and the last general has asked to lead the dragon pattern cavalry to enter the city first." ”

"Wait a minute." Cao Shuo said: "The herald orders to stop the bombardment, I want to see what is inside the city gate." ”

The order was given, and the catapult again stopped the bombardment.

The catapult stopped bombarding again.

When the smoke cleared, Cao Shuo saw a mess of wooden stakes and stones exposed in the hole in the city gate.

"I'm afraid cavalry won't be able to walk over messy objects so easily." Cao Shuo said to Chen Zhi: "This time to attack the city, I'm afraid I have to break the camp." ”

Chen Zhi said with some annoyance: "I really don't know what Liu Bei is thinking, with so many piles of wooden stakes and gravel, is it possible to block the army from entering the city?" ”

"If we just use a battering ram, we can really block it." Cao Shuo grinned: "It's a pity, I have a catapult!" ”

"General Gao, please come over." Cao Shuo instructed Cai Ji.

Cai Ji retreated in response, and after a while, he led Gao Shun to come.

"General Gao, the terrain in the city gate is complicated, how sure are you that you will occupy there?" Pointing to the city gate, Cao Shuo asked Gao Shun.

Looking in the direction of Cao Shuo's finger, Gao Shun said: "There are too many debris piled up inside, but I am still 100% sure that I can occupy the city gate." ”

"It's good to be sure." Cao Shuo said: "You lead the broken camp to take the city gate first, and the army will be killed later!" ”

"Order!" Gao Shun took the order and left.

In just a moment, the soldiers of the broken camp, under the leadership of Gao Shun, rushed to the city gate.

Zhang Fei was guarding the city, and when he saw Cao's army attacking, he ordered and shouted: "Archers, shoot them for me!" ”

Arrows rained down on the city, and the soldiers of the broken camp advanced in a shield array.

The arrows landed on the shield, and the sound of "crackling" was endless.

Looking at the immortal battalion charging in array, Sima Yi praised: "General Gao is really a talent who commands the infantry army, and it is the first time I have seen a column charge that can maintain such a speed." ”

(End of chapter)