The Juyongsai in the Warring States Period, although far less majestic than the Juyongguan Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty in later generations, was strong and difficult to attack.

However, relying on the dangerous terrain, this fortress also brought great trouble to Li Xin's department.

When the Qin army's rear soldiers arrived, they made simple siege equipment overnight, and when they launched the siege battle on the second day, the Qin army encountered the stubborn resistance of the Yan army and suffered a large number of flying arrows and stones.

Guansai is the only way to live in the mountains, not only the mountain road is narrow, but also the terrain is steep, the widest part of the mountain road can only accommodate two carriages in parallel, and large siege equipment such as building carts, ladders and the like cannot be pushed to the front of the Guancheng.

The only thing the Qin army could rely on was the tic-tac-toe ladder and the simple rushing car that were made overnight, and they used ant attachment tactics to attack.

As a result, lacking the cover of large equipment, the Qin army fought with the Yan army defending the city under unfavorable circumstances, and the casualties were very tragic.

By dusk, the Qin army had lost hundreds of dead and wounded, which made the generals more and more agitated.

Death and injury are still trivial matters, the longer the delay in this place, the farther the Yan King may run, how can this be pursued.

"General, this place is too dangerous, and it can almost be compared to our Qin State's Hangu Pass. I don't think we can attack it strongly, so it's better to make a few more giant guns and blast this level open! ”

"That's right, the Giant Artillery Hundred Generals are in the army, so he will definitely be able to make it. That cannon can bombard Jicheng, and this Juyong Plug will not have a problem if you think about it. ”

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In the commander's tent, the generals who were shouting yesterday that they would attack the city with their tired pawns will not mention the attack today, and all of them put their hopes on the newly appeared giant cannon.

Li Xin rubbed his swollen temples and shouted outside the tent, "Zhao Tuo, come in." ”

Zhao Tuo smiled bitterly outside the tent.

As a short soldier and a hundred generals, he was originally under the tent of Li Sheng, the two or five hundred lords, and Su Jiao, the five hundred lords, and was directly commanded by Su Jiao.

But since Li Xin expressed his importance for him and he created a giant cannon, Li Sheng and Su Jiao didn't dare to instruct him easily.

Su Jiao, who had a prejudice against Zhao Tuo before, is now smiling when he sees him, so that Zhao Tuo has always served General Li and no longer participates in daily defense. As for the 100-man short soldiers under Zhao Tuo's command, under his strong insistence, Shima also temporarily helped him act as the commander.

When General Li was deliberating, Zhao Tuo was always on duty outside the tent, waiting to be summoned for questioning at any time.

In this regard, Li Xin was noncommittal.

At this moment, hearing General Li's summons, Zhao Tuomai stepped into the tent.

"Zhao Tuo, can the giant cannon you make break through the barrier?"

As soon as he came in, Huan Zhao couldn't help but blurt out a question, and the other generals also looked at him expectantly.

Although Li Xin on the main seat did not speak, Zhao Tuo's figure was also reflected in his eyes.

Zhao Tuo's face was full of helplessness, the voices of the generals were so loud, he had already heard it clearly when he stood outside just now, but now that he was asked, he could only give his hand and say: "Captain, I'm afraid this matter will not work." First, although the giant cannon seems simple, it is cumbersome to make, and some parts need to be made of metal according to certain specifications. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone shook their heads and sighed, without the giant cannon attacking the city, even if they could forcibly break through the barrier, it would be many days later, and by then, King Yan would have already run away.

Huan Zhao still didn't give up, and asked: "Then send someone back to Jicheng overnight and fetch those giant cannons from before?" ”

Zhao Tuo smiled bitterly: "Jicheng is a hundred miles away from here, one back and forth, plus the slow movement of the giant cannon, it is not possible to have three or five days." Not to mention, the terrain in front of this pass is steep, which is not conducive to erecting artillery, and even if it is barely erected, it is difficult to aim at the gate. ”

"In this case, the cannon is useless."

Huan Zhao cursed angrily, but as soon as the scolding fell, he felt a chill in his back.

As soon as Huan Zhao raised his head, he saw Li Xinzheng looking at him coldly, and suddenly shuddered, and said with a sneer: "I mean we are really useless, we can't even take a ......."

As soon as these words came out, Huan Zhao found that Li Xin's eyes were even colder when he looked at him, and then he realized that he had just spoken unscrupulously and seemed to have scolded Li Xin together.

If you can't beat this barrier, won't it prove the incompetence of the main general.

Fortunately, Li Xin was in no mood to scold him at the moment.

The Juyong Plug in front of him is worthy of being as famous as Jingcheng in the world.

Li Xin had not been here before, and he did not take it seriously, but now he knew that the terrain of this fortress was dangerous, and with his troops, even if it was stormed, it would take several days. In this way, what he said before in front of Wang Jian "I will kill the head of Yan Dan and return" has become an empty word.

As soon as he thought of this, Li Xin's face turned red.

Zhao Tuo stood in the tent, and the sound of the generals sighing came from his ears, especially when he saw the face of General Li Xin on the main seat that turned red for some reason.

He opened his mouth and swallowed the words back.

But he didn't expect this scene to be seen by Li Xin, he raised his eyebrows, and said directly: "Zhao Tuo, don't you have a plan to break through this level quickly?" ”

Zhao Tuo blinked, he didn't expect Li Xin's eyes to be so sharp, he could see it even if he opened his mouth.

After thinking about it, Zhao Tuo still said honestly: "General, the mediocre nature is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack." The subordinates didn't have a way to break the barrier, but they had a bold idea. ”

"Bold ideas?"

"Tell me about it."

The generals and colonels in the tent also set their eyes on Zhao Tuo.

Zhao Tuo took a deep breath and said, "The subordinate thinks that it is better to spend a few days in front of this mediocre stopper. It is better to lead the army to turn eastward, and go straight to Liaoxi and Liaodong from the right Beiping County on the east side, or you may be able to intercept the father and son of King Yan. ”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the tent.

Especially Huan Zhao, who just held his breath.

Hearing Zhao Tuo say such a stupid thing at this moment, he couldn't help but sneer: "Zhao Tuo, are you making a cannon and making a fool?" When the father and son of King Yan entered this fortress, they must have gone to Shanggu and Yuyang counties behind the gate to collect troops, and then deal with our army. You don't want to break through the pass as soon as possible and capture King Yan before he regroups, but you want to give up the east of the pass and go to Liaoxi and Liaodong, isn't this making people laugh. Did you think that King Yan and his son would give up the two counties of Yuyang in Shanggu and go to Liaodong to be the companion of the savages? ”

"That is, Liaoxi and Liaodong are bitter cold places, and I heard that the birds are not left over there, so King Yan ran to do something."

All the generals laughed, Zhao Tuo's words were indeed ridiculous.

King Yan ran north, but you chased after him to the east, and you didn't use your brains to speak?

The person General Li likes is nothing more than that.

Facing the laughter in the tent, Zhao Tuo's face was calm, and he said lightly: "What the captain said is exact, I think that King Yan and his son will abandon the second county of Shanggu Yuyang and flee to Liaodong." If our army were to move eastward, we might be able to intercept it in the middle and make a great contribution. ”

After speaking, Zhao Tuo stared at Li Xin, who was in thought, and said secretly in his heart.

Listen to me!

General, let's take a shortcut and block them!