For the Daliao defenders standing on the city of Yingzhou, they all knew that there would be a bloody battle today. But for most of the Liao generals, what they had to do was to rely on the fortified city to annihilate some more Song troops who were besieging the city.

Yingzhou City, which has nearly 30,000 troops, can hold on for at least a period of time in the eyes of these Liao army commanders. Even though the Song army had more siege methods than they imagined, they still had the confidence to hold on.

At present, the siege war launched by the Song army on three city walls is not at all threatening in the eyes of these Liao army generals. As long as the Song army is not allowed to break through the door and attack the city wall, they are not afraid of such a siege battle.

Compared with the casualty rate of the Song army's siege, as the defending side, it was naturally greatly reduced. This kind of offensive and defensive casualty ratio makes the generals of the Liao army not feel distressed at all, anyway, it is the Han annex army in some cities that die.

Looking at the south gate where the Great Song Tianzi sits, it was a little unusually quiet. The generals of the Liao army in the city were a little afraid of this quietness. After all, the battle reported from the other three walls, and the siege of the Song army was more like a feint.

The Liao generals who had been staying in the attic of Chengguan couldn't see Zhao Xu clearly in that position. But it is clear that the place where the dragon flag is set up in the army should be where Zhao Xu, the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, is located.

If they had enough troops at the moment, maybe they would do something to kill the Great Song Emperor and see if they could hunt down the Great Song Emperor. But now that they are surrounded by heavy troops, they naturally dare not go out of the city to tear apart the Song army.

Although there were 30,000 soldiers in the city, these Liao generals knew better that the combat strength of these Han annexed troops to defend the city was acceptable. This kind of thing of going out of the city to attack, these weak officers and soldiers of the Han Annexation should be unreliable.

Several Liao army generals who had been staring at the movements of the Song army naturally saw the actions of Zhao Shibai and others. It's just that they don't know that this kind of action of getting together has brought them a devastating blow.

Accompanied by Zhao Eighteen's order to open fire, it was issued. The artillerymen immediately lit the fuse. With a loud bang and smoke rising, Zhao Xu was also startled by the sound. I think the sound of this thing is really unexpectedly loud!

The cavalry who stayed behind the artillery team also felt that the war horses under them couldn't help but make uneasy sounds. But all this, with the screeching of cannonballs. When they fell to the top of the city, they were all stunned.

The officers and soldiers who were almost watching the battle had not yet reacted from the loud noise, and the attic of the city's head looked very solid. I was already immersed in the loud noise, and the sound of the attic collapsing.

A loud bang accompanied the collapse of the attic stunned everyone. The only people who didn't react to this kind of scene were Zhao Shibai and others. They knew very well what would happen when the shells were fired.

Watching the first round of shells hit the target, Zhao Shibai also felt that the skills of these artillery pieces were good. Although there were a couple of shells. Landing in front of the attic, the killing effect is also good. Looking at the panic of those Liao soldiers at the head of the city, it is enough to see how effective the attack is.

Not in the mood to pay attention to the pain and casualties of the Liao army, Zhao Shibai said coldly: "Good fight, let's have another round!" Loader, clear the chamber and get ready to continue reloading! ”

The order was given, the previous loaders. Immediately and skillfully clean the chamber. Cleaned up the debris and began to reload the ammunition again. Until they shouted the 'reloaded' command again.

The loader, who retreated to the back, soon watched as the gunners followed the command flag and lit the gun's fuse again. There was another loud bang after another, attracting everyone's attention again.

Even the explosion on the city tower before had stopped the battle of the other three city gates. Nobody knows. What the hell is going on there at the South Gate. But I can feel the horror of this explosion.

Zhang Xuan, who stayed by Zhao Xu's side, was usually a very elegant person, and at this moment his mouth opened and said hugely: "This, what the hell is this?" How can it be so powerful? Such weapons. Who is the enemy? ”

Compared with Zhang Dan's stunned words, Zhao Xu said excitedly: "With the sharp weapons of this country, our army will be able to attack everything!" Good! ”

For Zhao Xu, he only knew that this weapon belonged to the Great Song Dynasty. With this weapon in the Great Song Dynasty, the siege of the city will be unstoppable. The Liao army, which was a headache for the army before the war, was stubborn, and at this moment he was no longer worried at all.

Another round of shells flew out, and what had previously been a place of ruins and hell. Having endured a new round of explosions again, those Liao soldiers who survived to save the generals of the Liao army also suffered unbearable blows at this moment.

With a new round of explosions and the formation of a sea of fire, Zhao Shibai nodded with satisfaction: "Attention all gunners, adjust the gun position from now on." Attack the defenders at the top of the city and clear the way for the Demoman. Start loading! ”

The artillerymen began to get busy again, adjusting the gun positions and shells, everything seemed tense and skillful. At this moment, the Demoman in the cavalry has stepped out of the cavalry.

As they walked out of the ranks, the bombers also said, "General Wang, please prepare your cavalry to attack the city." Once we have the blast and the gates are wide open, it will be time for the cavalry to drive in. ”

Wang Zishu, who already understood the horror of this weapon, also said excitedly: "Okay, I will order the whole army to prepare!" ”

Wang Zishu, who turned over on the horse, is also good at using long iron. He raised his gun and said, "Brothers, it will be our turn to attack the city immediately." Everyone is ready, just wait for the city gate to be broken, and immediately follow the general into the city. ”

With the roar of Wang Zishu sounding, the cavalry of the Fengzi battalion were neatly lined up, and they all turned over and got on their horses. After calming the horses under him, everyone clenched the reins and weapons in their hands, and prepared to rush into the city to fight.

Another round of cannonballs roared above the city, and the already chaotic south gate immediately became even more chaotic. Most of the Liao soldiers who had previously supervised the army were killed in the first two rounds of explosions.

Now there is no threat from these prison guards, and they are under the threat of this terrorist weapon. The Han Annexed Army, which had no intention of fighting, immediately scattered like birds, screaming and fleeing to the city, hoping to leave this terrifying hell as soon as possible.

Zhao Eighteen, who had been observing the situation at the head of the city, waved his hand when he saw this situation: "Demoman, attack!" ”

As soon as Zhao Eighteen finished speaking, these cavalry blasters holding special explosives bags immediately clamped their legs. Whipping the war horse under him, he quickly walked under the city gate. At this time, no one in the city paid attention to their charge.

Wait until the Demoman arrives under the closed gates. Immediately, according to the pre-war arrangement, these explosive packs were placed in all corners of the city gates. When the line of fire is lit, he immediately draws his horse and runs to the side.

And at this time, the prince stared at the city gate with a dead eye. By the time a few loud voices rang out, the closed gates were gone. A spacious city gate hole had already appeared in front of the cavalry.

Seeing the prince here, he immediately raised his gun and said: "Brothers, follow the general into the city, rush!" ”

Wang Zishu, who took the lead in launching a cavalry charge, soon saw that the cavalry under his command also began to follow him one after another. When the cavalry successfully entered the city, Zhang Dian also immediately ordered: "Sword and shield soldiers, attack!" ”

With the wave of his banner, the infantry, who had also been waiting for a long time, immediately rushed to the city gate like a tidal wave. Behind the other three city gates, there was a situation of cavalry pressing at this moment.

What these cavalry had to do was to prevent the Liao cavalry in the city from breaking through. And Zhao Xu also felt that with this kind of weapon, the siege was only in the blink of an eye. The power of this cannon is really beyond imagination.

Although it is clear that these cannons were developed by Zhao Xiaoxi's subordinates. But Zhao Xu also knew that there were not many cousins for this thing. If he wants to leave it behind, I'm afraid there will be certain difficulties.

Zhao Xu, who walked down from the viewing platform, came to the side of the artillery team that began to clean the gun chamber and organize things. Seeing Zhao Eighteen kneeling on one knee, he happily stepped forward and said, "General Zhao, this battle, you have made great contributions!" ”

Zhao Shibai said very calmly: "Thanks to the emperor's blessing, this battle is so smooth." ”

Some polite words, Zhao Shibai will naturally say them. Seeing that Zhao Xu was going to touch those cannons, Zhao Shibai hurriedly stopped: "Your Majesty, be careful." This cannon has just been fired, and the barrel is hot at this time, which will burn the dragon's body. ”

As soon as he heard this, Zhao Xu also found that these artillerymen who cleaned up the chamber. It seems to be wearing a pair of huge gloves that look like they're made of some unknown material. Some of the artillerymen's sweat dripped onto the barrels, and a trace of white smoke did rise.

Knowing that Zhao Eighteen was not stopping him from touching the cannon, Zhao Xu also smiled and said, "General Zhao, this thing is very magical. In the army of the king of Qiongzhou, how many of these things are there? ”

Zhao Eighteen could hear Zhao Xu's love from these words. After a moment's pause, he said, "Back to the emperor, the manufacturing process of this thing is very cumbersome. At present, in the prince's army, the number of this thing is also not much, and the cost of this thing is very high.

The artillery team of the last general was specially and urgently dispatched here by the prince after participating in the battle against the Li Dynasty. There is only one artillery team of this size, and now there is only one in the prince's army.

When the last general was ordered to come, the prince also explained that the last general would serve the emperor and serve the emperor during the emperor's personal expedition. It's just that at present, in the hands of the last general, the number of cannonballs is not much, and the prince still needs supplies in the later stage to fight again. ”

From Zhao Shiba's words, Zhao Xu could somewhat hear that Zhao Xiaoxi seemed not afraid to hand over this weapon to him to use. It's just that this kind of weapon can't be operated by ordinary people at all. And it has to be spared!

Perhaps because he saw Zhao Xu's love for artillery, Zhao Shibai did not hide too much, and introduced some of the strengths and weaknesses of artillery to the emperor. At least let this emperor know that artillery is not omnipotent.

Limited to the importance of artillery, the transportation of such artillery was very difficult. The second is that artillery is only suitable for long-range attacks, not for close combat. Once someone breaks into the artillery array, the artillery will also lose its true deterrent! (To be continued......)