Saburo Toyoya at the top of the mountain also noticed it when he was shelling.

With a solemn expression on his face at this time, he looked at Zhao Hongyu's position outside the city without saying a word, and he didn't know what he was thinking about now.

Is this the rumored weapon like Thor's Wrath?

Saburo Toyoya said secretly in his heart.

Yes, after the defeat of Shigenobu Yamaguchi and his return to the Satsuma Domain, the remnants of the soldiers who followed him from defeat continued to tell people about what happened to them in Maitreyahara.

For example, there is a loud sound like Thor beating a drum, and weapons that breathe fire.

As well as the stumps and severed arms in the sky, and the scene of flesh and blood flying, have all spread throughout the Satsuma Domain.

Even here in Shiliang City, when Zhao Hongyu's army did not come, with the arrival of those merchants and travelers, he received a lot of news about this.

As the castle guard of Shiliang Castle, Saburo Toyoya will also know about these things.

It's just that he didn't really believe in these things.

In his opinion, the defeat of the war on Maitreya's side may not have been caused by some other factors.

For example, the daimyo have evil intentions and do not work together.

Or infighting, or other things, that can lead to the ultimate failure.

10,000 people beating 150,000 people, this is simply a fantasy, it is simply impossible.

Even if a pig leads 150,000 men to attack an enemy with less than 10,000 men, it is impossible to suffer such a defeat.

And aren't those daimyos as good as a pig?

However, as Zhao Hongyu's side began to adjust the artillery and tentatively bombarded Shiliang City, many things were no longer under the control of Saburo Toyoya.

"Load gunpowder! Clean up the chamber! The second artillery is ready, ignited! ”

Rumble!

Peng! Whoa!

The second artillery began firing, the same flowering shells.

However, this time, the muzzle of the gun was slightly raised. So the landing point of the shell was much higher than the one just now.

But this cannonball still did not cause the slightest damage to the defenders on the city, and the broken cannonballs still hit the city wall in pieces.

But even this frightened the defenders on the walls of the first defensive circle.

They have never experienced such a bombardment with weapons, this is an experience they have never experienced.

For the Japanese soldiers in the Cold Weapon Age, it was like encountering an artillery attack at the beginning, which was still a little too advanced.

They are familiar with the battle of cold weapons, and they don't know that there is such a way of fighting.

However, the battle is serious, and this has not yet begun.

Wait until Zhao Hongyu really lets the army attack. It was definitely a lot bigger than it was now.

According to the thinking and concepts of the defenders of Shiliang Castle, if these enemies under the city want to attack, then they should prepare some catapults, as well as siege cones, and some building carts.

Otherwise, how would they attack the city?

This is the mainstream style of play in China, and it is also very popular in the Eastern Continent.

At the very least, prepare a lot of ladders.

But the enemies under the city did not prepare these things at all.

So. The defenders of Shiliang Castle don't know how the enemy is going to attack Shiliang Castle?

Could it be that the enemy wants to fill it with their flesh and blood?

Obviously, this is not possible.

"Your Highness. Shiliang Castle can enter the coverage area of artillery, so the subordinates asked if they can mobilize all the artillery in the rear and prepare to launch a full vitality coverage fire on Shiliang Castle? ”

After the firing of two guns, the gunners in front already knew what to expect.

Shira Castle was completely within the firing range of artillery. Then they have nothing to worry about.

Although the environment near the castle is not conducive to the neat deployment and arrangement of artillery, as long as you can shoot the cannonballs at Shira Castle and where they can be fired, right?

Zhao Hongyu has been using a telescope to observe the results of the shelling just now. So he nodded.

"Yes, grant the request. Bring up all the artillery in the rear, and since we can't storm now, let the other side taste the taste of artillery salvo to discourage their will to fight. ”

After Zhao Hongyu observed for a period of time, he found that the morale of the defenders in Shiliang City was still relatively high.

They didn't want to surrender, but looked like they were going to fight to the death.

Therefore, under such circumstances, Zhao Hongyu was also unwilling to invest his troops in a brutal siege battle.

Although Zhao Hongyu is not a too benevolent guy, is it wrong to be able to reduce some losses?

With Zhao Hongyu's order, more than 100 artillery pieces in the rear began to be slowly moved up, and they were placed crookedly in front.

Because the surrounding environment is not very good, the placement of the artillery looks very awkward, and it is not so neat at all.

However, this is not a big problem for Zhao Hongyu, as long as the artillery can bombard Shiliang City.

"Clean the chamber and reload the gunpowder!"

As one cannon came into position, the gunners of each gun began to prepare busily.

For these artillerymen, what they have to do now is very simple, that is, they can keep bombarding Shiliang City, and at the same time, they have to constantly adjust the muzzle of the cannon through artillery bombardment so that the artillery can have the greatest destructive power to Shiliang City.

Next, as the artillery was ready, a piece of artillery began to bombard Shira Castle.

"Listen to me, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Song Empire has promised just now that after we conquer this eastern castle in front of us, he will add another reward to the salary he promised to give you. That is to take out a tenth of the wealth in this castle and divide it equally among everyone, everyone has a share! ”

Banzai!

Long live Baron Rodelny!

Long live the crown prince!

When Baron Rodelni told his subordinates about the new reward offered by Zhao Hongyu, it immediately caused cheers from the Portuguese mercenaries.

They couldn't have been happier.

Because of this crown prince of the Song Empire, the reward offered is really exciting.

In any case, one-tenth of the wealth in a castle is definitely not too little.

Moreover, the reward given by others originally had a foundation.

It's equivalent to saying. After they get paid, they get dividends for storming the city.

So, how can everyone not be happy.

"I think everybody understands that everybody has seen this castle as well. It's definitely not that easy to conquer, so we may have a lot of our compatriots die. ”

Rodernny's gaze slowly swept over the faces of his companions.

"We are mercenaries, people who exchange our lives for wealth. We are not afraid of death, and we are also aware of death, Lord Rodrinyi, rest assured that we will not be disgraced. ”

There are about a few things. Roderni still has to make it clear to his subordinates.

From Zhao Hongyu's side, he already knew the danger of this battle.

Therefore, he was worried that his subordinates would suddenly drop their chains during the battle, leaving a bad impression on His Highness, which would greatly affect the relationship he had established with His Highness.

If these people lose face, then won't the crown prince look down on them very much in the future.

If you look down on them, then the future cooperation will have a great impact.

Roddellni didn't want to see that happen.

So, he now needs to bring some people who are not very strong-willed. Remove the stumbling from the ranks.

And those who stay will be the ones who dare to fight.

Even Rodelni himself decided that when the siege began, he would lead the charge.

Anyway. You must make a good impression on the crown prince.

If he, Rodernny, dies in battle, then it is his own bad luck.

But as long as he survives, then the relationship between him and the crown prince will definitely be much closer.

Meantime. Create a better relationship for him and the crown prince.

People, you have to fight.

Although there will be dangers. But if you don't fight, then don't say anything.

When Roderni said this, it immediately caused a response from his subordinates.

Everyone said that everyone would definitely try their best to earn this wealth and not disgrace the Portuguese.

The crown prince of the Song Empire was able to offer such a generous price, and as a mercenary who had to make money by fighting, he was still afraid, wouldn't it be very embarrassing?

For a time, the fighting spirit on the side of the Portuguese was high.

Roderni nodded secretly.

The military heart is available, and then it depends on His Royal Highness the crown prince, when he will be able to find the flaws in the castle opposite.

For Rodernier, his sense of Zhao Hongyu is still very good.

Because few employers care about the lives of mercenaries like Zhao Hongyu.

Perhaps, this is the only one known to Roderni about the Dao.

Therefore, he also took this opportunity to convey Zhao Hongyu's words to his companions.

And with Rodelny's retelling, the hearts of the Portuguese mercenaries felt warm.

Yes, they also crave to be cared for, it's just that they never get it.

Therefore, all the Portuguese people expressed their gratitude to Zhao Hongyu from the bottom of their hearts for his 'kindness'.

However, the only thing they can repay to this highness is their courage.

"Brothers, this crown prince is able to think about us, there are not many people like him. What I want to say is that he is a good person, a good and upright person. So in return, we showed our courage in the battle and fought bravely. ”

As soon as Rodelny's words fell, the shelling on that side began.

Rumble! Rumble! Boom Boom!

As soon as the shelling began, it attracted the attention of Roderni and them.

Everyone turned their heads to look over, and saw more than 100 artillery pieces firing one after another, firing shells at Shiliang Castle.

Wow!

The artillery of the Song Empire was so sophisticated, it was really too powerful.

When the shells exploded near Shiliang Castle, the Portuguese instantly widened their eyes and exclaimed in amazement. (To be continued......)