Chapter 137: cruel

When the artillery sounded, Yang Yichuan knew that the war had begun. Although Yang Yichuan had full confidence in the artillery and Lin Tu, he couldn't help but feel uneasy. This is not a play, but a real war. After the end, Xihe must be a purgatory outside the city.
Yang Yichuan couldn't bear it, so he never looked at it or thought about it.
Sister Xiao's family was originally intended to be on the city wall, but now it is not very useful on the city wall, it is better to stay below. When they are needed, for example, when they take troops out of the city to chase the Northern Plains. Or when the Kitahara people are going to threaten the gates in the other three directions, Xiao Muxue and Xiao Muyuan will be used at this time.
The second round of artillery shells landed, and the stones of the catapult flew out a few, flying towards Xihe City. Although the catapult is not exactly accurate, but the victory is powerful. As long as it falls in the area where there are people and houses, it is a piece of damage.
A total of 6 stones flew over, three fell outside the city, and one hit the wall, making people feel a trace of vibration. There are two more that caused damage to Xihe City, which fell on the wall. However, the soldiers above the wall dodge in time, and the damage is not too great.
However, when this round of artillery shells continued to hit, another six or seven catapults were damaged. Not only the catapults, but also the Beiyuan people near the catapults suffered a lot.
Although the Northern Plains sent 30,000 troops this time, it was more than three times the number of Xihecheng soldiers, but if this continues, I am afraid it will not be an easy task.
"How long has it been since we had hundreds of casualties, and only dozens of people were injured on the Xihe City side. Attacking the city with ten times the strength, this Xihe City has the existence of these Xiao Jiajun, I am afraid 30,000 people Not necessarily enough."
Molly may underestimate the city guards of Xihecheng because of last year's events, but Molly will never underestimate Xiao Jiajun. The siege was originally a victory that depended on the number of people. Now Molly has been watching for so long, and he can also see the city guards on the north gate. There must be more than 3,000 people.
"There are an estimated 5,000 soldiers on the north gate, and they dare not give up the other three gates."
The strength of Xihe City exceeded Molly's estimate. He first estimated that even if there were about 6,000 people in Xihe City, he could easily win Xihe City. But now there are 5,000 people in this Guangbei city gate, and this magic weapon.
In any case, Molly intends to give it a try, first to see whether Xihecheng's guard strength is strong or not. In fact, coming to Xihe City was not his decision, but Wang Ting’s order, which meant that Morley could ask more people to come to Xihe City.
Molly can fully understand the reality and strength of Xihe City, and then bring more troops until Xihe City is broken. Xihe City is of great significance for this strategic purpose. The purpose of this time is to go to Dingsha City. Once Xihe City is broken, then Dingsha City's victory can be laid.
The defeat of Xihe City and Dingsha City means that in the future, west of the West Wind Mountain Range, now Xihe State, will become the racetrack of the North Plains for a long time. Unless the Dawei dynasty spends a lot of money, emigrating to the army and rebuilding the defense.
But all this takes time. During this time, the Kitahara people can earn too much from Xihe Prefecture. It is even possible to negotiate with the Dawei Dynasty to get enough benefits to allow the Dawei Dynasty to buy back Xihe Prefecture.
"Master Morley, the sound is so loud that the horses seem a little scared."
"Block your ears, let the catapult throw another round of stones, and let the Pioneer Camp charge over and attack the city directly."
Molly will not be distressed how many people died, as long as he can break through the city, then the credit is all his own. Now it is necessary to find out the cards of Xihecheng and the specific strength of Xihecheng, so as to facilitate the follow-up assistance.
auzw.com As soon as Molly figured out these things, he immediately applied for a large number of reinforcements, and when the army arrived, Xihe City would not be a problem. The people in Xihe City didn't even know that the Kitahara people would even send more people, just thinking that there were only 30,000 troops.
After the artillery was slightly prepared, it naturally continued to launch, first smashing the catapults. This weapon is still very lethal. Without the catapult, the artillery can occupy a long-distance advantage, and can completely kill many Northern Yuan people.
Another round of artillery meets the catapult. The catapult was destroyed in sevens, eights, and three or four. There are still a few damages, and they are all a bit damaged. The fourth round of artillery smashed past, and all the catapults became waste.
However, he failed to wait until the fourth round of artillery was launched, and the North Plains Army had a new move. The North Plains actually sent a large force to attack the city. Such a large group of people, even if not half, there should be a third, there are close to 10,000 people.
The Lintu telescope looked very real. There were infantry and of course cavalry, and they rushed to the side of the city wall, but this distance is not as close as expected. In this distance, Xihe City will naturally not sit still.
"Continue to fire the artillery. Half of the artillery was aimed at the catapult and destroyed the catapult. The remaining artillery went to the vanguard forces of the Northern Plains and opened fire on the crowded place."
The artillery has a long range, but when they get close, the artillery is not so applicable. After that, you can only wait for people to get closer, and then use a good bow to kill the enemy. Now, while the artillery can still be used, let the artillery play its maximum value.
The artillery has finally completed the task of destroying the catapults. It does not require smashing, but at least it is not so easy to repair these catapults.
Several artillery shells fell among the crowd in the Pioneer Camp, and the scene of people turning their horses upside down instantly, the human body fragmented and flesh and blood flew. At this moment, the battlefield is developing towards human purgatory.
"Master Morley, we have not yet entered the range of the bow and arrow, and the damage has been severe."
"Let them move on, don't stop, send another 5,000 people."
This will go up to 5000 people, that is half of the troops invested, but the people around Molly did not dare to defy Molly's orders.
"The artillery fires freely and hits the enemies within range. Once the artillery is close, and the artillery is inconvenient, let him come over."
"All archers, be prepared."
The soldiers standing inside the city wall have already put their arrows on the string. As long as the distance is reached, as long as Lin Tu orders, these people will come to the city wall and start shooting arrows. This is the second line of defense in Xihe City, and the sky is full of arrows.
However, under the offensive of the artillery, the Kitahara people can be said to have suffered heavy casualties, and a shell can take away the lives of at least more than ten people, possibly dozens more.
This is the cruelty of war. Lin Tu had seen it before, but now he can use artillery to reduce his own casualties. To be cruel to the enemy is to protect yourself. In this cruel battlefield, if you are not cruel to the enemy, you can only wait for the enemy to treat yourself cruelly.
Lin Tu is more willing to raise a butcher knife, or fire an artillery.
(End of this chapter)