Inside the camp.

A drill is underway.

At Guo Tianyi's suggestion, the 150,000-strong army was divided into several traditional arms such as crossbowmen, spearmen, shield soldiers, heavy infantry, charioteers, and cavalry.

What is unfolding in front of everyone's eyes at this moment is the confrontation exercise between the two sides.

The shield soldier marched forward against the shield array.

Even in the scorching sun, even in sweat, these shield soldiers burst into cheers with every step, and the formation was uniform without the slightest mistake.

The shield-bearer withstood the arrow attack from the opposite side and immediately opened a gap.

Immediately after that, there was the chariot sortie.

Then the cavalry flanked from both flanks, and the heavy infantry and spearmen and crossbowmen immediately pressed on them.

"Wait and see."

"With such morale, even if it is pulled to the frontal battlefield, it is not necessarily weaker than the army of the princes."

Guo Tianyi stood on the podium of the school field, swaying in the wind behind him, domineering.

"Your Highness, where did you get so many repeaters?" Dong Zhiqiang was very curious, in his impression, there were not so many crossbows in the army?

The crossbowmen were replaced by repeaters.

If tens of thousands of crossbowmen hit with crossbows at the same time, it would be a rain of arrows.

The rest of the generals and officials also showed curiosity.

It's not easy to build so many repeaters.

"When this king recruited troops, he specially recruited 5,000 craftsmen." Guo Tianyi smiled mysteriously and said, "Come with me." ”

Guo Tianyi values workers more than anyone else.

In ancient times, there was a lack of sappers.

Therefore, Guo Tianyi deliberately recruited a large number of craftsmen and set up a team of engineers.

It is extremely necessary to include sappers in the formed troops.

If they encounter bad terrain, the sappers can use local materials to build roads and bridges.

This kind of combat concept was also brought by Guo Tianyi from later generations.

When everyone followed Guo Tianyi to the engineer camp in the big camp, they were all stunned.

Catapults stood silently in the engineer barracks.

Many craftsmen are working overtime to make catapults, crossbows and other tools.

The catapult here is still Guo Tianyi's improved catapult.

Not only have the accessories been streamlined, but the range has been greatly increased.

Because it has been simplified, the accessories are also extremely easy to make.

If a catapult breaks, it can be quickly repaired by sappers.

"Your Highness, this, this..."Dong Zhiqiang exclaimed, "These dozen catapults are a sharp weapon for attacking the city!" ”

"Your Highness, why is this catapult different from what I remembered?"

"Your Highness, this thing also has wheels and steering shafts, it's amazing, isn't it?"

"Your Highness...."

The generals spoke out one after another, looking at the new catapult in front of them like a baby.

The old catapults were extremely bulky and huge.

But now Guo Tianyi's improved catapult is not only smaller in size, but also looks more sophisticated.

In the past, if the catapult broke down on the battlefield, it was basically impossible to repair, or it was a pile of rotten wood.

So, even if there is a catapult, no one generally uses it.

But now there are sappers.

These problems can be solved.

Guo Tianyi's troops are perfect.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this catapult, the range of sixty catties of stone bullets is about 500 steps, and the range of 200 catties of stone bullets is about 200 steps, do you think that the wall of the king of Anqing can block the king's army?"

Guo Tianyi smiled and looked at the bewildered crowd and teased.

"Your Highness, this battle will be won!"

Dong Zhiqiang was the first to speak, his face was full of red light, and he no longer had the previous worries.

The rest of the generals also echoed it.

As for some civil officials, their scalps are numb, and they dare not imagine what kind of scene it will be like after such a catapult throws two hundred catties of boulders into the air.

"Someone." Guo Tianyi said loudly, "Pull these catapults out and give them a try." ”

"No!"

Sappers pushed catapults outside the camp.

Under the operation of the soldiers, more than a dozen catapults were immediately launched.

Thundered~

Thundered~

Thundered~

I saw that the boulder was constantly being shot away and hitting the mountain in the distance.

Countless trees smashed in response, and smoke and dust billowed up.

Guo Tianyi's improved catapult is extremely convenient from assembly to launch.

The generals saw that their scalps were numb.

What would it be like if there were hundreds, or even hundreds, of such catapults, and countless boulders rising into the sky?

It took only a quarter of an hour for the soldiers who operated the catapult to go from rusty to skilled.

Until the test launch is completed.

There are still many who have not come to their senses.

"We must pay close attention to the production of spare parts for catapults, and we must ensure that they are quickly repaired and maintained in the event of war." Guo Tianyi looked at the person in charge of the engineer battalion and said solemnly.

"Your Highness, rest assured, the minister guarantees that none of the dozen or so catapults have fallen off the chain."

"Okay, when the war is over, this king will have a heavy reward."

"Your Highness Longen..."

After visiting the barracks and the new armaments, everyone's confidence skyrocketed.

Ten days later.

Guo Tianyi led the army to the battle.

Target, the seat of the King of Anqing, Longning Mansion.

The king of Anqing originally had 50,000 soldiers and horses.

In these days, many soldiers were recruited, and the force was expanded to 80,000 men.

Moreover, the grain and grass in the city are enough for all the soldiers for more than half a year, enough to last for a bumper harvest next year, so King Anqing is not panicking.

Compared with King Yan and King Lu.

Although the king of Anqing has no ambitions, he is more benevolent and righteous, and he is still very popular with the people.

At least, there were far fewer corrupt officials under him than there were corrupt officials under King Lu.

On the west wall of Longning Mansion.

Young, strong soldiers are patrolling.

Suddenly, one of the soldiers narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance.

On the plain in the distance, dense black spots appeared.

"Enemy attack!"

The soldier shouted in panic.

"Knock~"

"Knock~"

"Knock~"

The bell in the bell tower on the wall of Longning Mansion rang, and the soldiers and horses in the city quickly assembled towards the four city gates.

In order to meet the battle.

They had already prepared for it.

The walls of Long Ninh are tall and have a moat.

They had every confidence that they could hold the city.

Everyone was expecting reinforcements.

Although there are also discerning people who think that reinforcements may not come, it is always good to have a thought.

In case the Jin Dynasty's coalition forces won the frontal battle, their crisis would be resolved.

"King, the King of Han is calling..."

A general ran into the palace and knelt down to report it.

"Guo Tianyi?"

"How many soldiers and horses did he come?"

King Anqing looked solemn and looked at the general under him.

"There are tens of thousands of troops." The general swallowed his spit and said, "The last general estimates that there are 100,000 people. ”

"100,000 horses?"

"You also want to break through the King's Longning Mansion?"

"It's a fool's dream."

King Anqing breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that there were only 100,000 soldiers and horses, and said loudly, "Organize a defense immediately, our Longning Mansion is blocked by a moat, and they don't want to break through the city gate." ”

"Yes, the last will obey."

Although the young general was frightened, he did not have much fear.

In ancient times, the losses of the besieging side would be greater than the defending side.

The initial attack will lose more than the subsequent attack.

The art of war pays attention to the ten rules of encirclement.

In ancient times, sieges were generally besieged on three sides and one side was set aside to prevent the enemy from fighting trapped beasts.

Therefore, it is conservative to say that the ratio of casualties on both sides is at least not less than 1 to 3, or even more exaggerated.

Some insist that it can even reach a casualty ratio of one to five or more.

King Anqing is also a person who knows a little about the art of war.

Guo Tianyi's 100,000 men can only attack one gate at best, and the other three gates have to send troops to surround them.

Without an army of 300,000, he did not want to break through his Longning Mansion.