Shuangcheng Prefecture is located in the northern part of Dongning City.
It is the only way to Dongning City to reach other prefectures and counties in Dongning Province, and it is also the northern gateway to Dongning City.
Since the fall of Shuangcheng Prefecture, Dongning City has been on the defensive, with the battle opportunities entirely in the hands of the grassland bandits.
After the grassland bandits occupied Shuangcheng Prefecture, they used it as an important stronghold to stockpile grain and fodder, making it a crucial base for attacking Dongning City.
Especially after the recent defeat in the Battle of Dongning, Shuangchengfu has become even more important.
This place also became an important stronghold for grassland bandits to guard against the northward advance of the Dongning army.
Despite the numerous precautions taken by Grand Commander Hajilang, he was still stunned when he saw the Dongning army outside the city.
"Commander-in-Chief,"
A trusted confidant beside him reminded him, "The Dongning army outside the city is estimated to number as many as seven or eight thousand."
The majority of them were infantry, with a small number being cavalry.
Moreover, the Dongning army unit equipped with the Thunderclap Bomb also arrived.
Based on observation, this large army from Dongning was also carrying some unidentified iron cylinders; it's unclear what kind of weapon they were.
Hearing his confidant's words, Commander-in-Chief Hajilang frowned and asked, "Is the Dongning army ready to attack the city?"
Not yet!
The confidant shook his head and said, "They're camping outside the city."
"Let's go take a look!"
"It was President Hajiron who spoke."
Immediately, Hajilang led his confidants to the city wall of Shuangcheng Prefecture.
As soon as Hajilang arrived at the city wall, he saw the Dongning army standing in neat rows outside the city, ready for battle.
The army of seven or eight thousand remained completely silent!
There was a sense of desolation pervading the air!
This sheer aura surprised Hajiron.
Just then, the Dongning army outside the city moved out.
In the Dongning army, soldiers pushed a massive vehicle to the front of Shuangcheng Prefecture.
The dark opening of the "iron tube" pointed diagonally towards Shuangcheng Mansion.
What is this?
Could it be some new weapon from the Dongning army?
President Hajirang frowned and remained silent.
Before long, these dark objects had been arranged in front of the procession.
I counted them carefully, and there were a total of ten!
Upon seeing these things, Hajilang's heart skipped a beat, and a chill ran down his spine.
He had a bad feeling that washed over him.
What exactly happened?
Grand Commander Hajilang took a deep breath and asked, "Has the Khan replied yet?"
"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, a message has arrived."
The confidant spoke up, saying, "The Khan has ordered Kulunbu to lead 10,000 cavalry to provide support."
We are expected to arrive in Twin Cities in three days!
Three days?
Grand Commander Hajilang took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Tell the men to hold out for three days!"
Three days later, reinforcements arrived!
"yes!"
Even after watching his trusted confidant turn and leave, Hajirang still felt somewhat uneasy.
Three days?
Can we hold on until then?
...
"Your Highness, the Divine Machine Battalion is ready!"
He Chaojun, the commander of the Shenji Battalion, strode to Li Xin's side and said loudly, "Please give your instructions, Your Highness!"
"good!"
Li Xin nodded, picked up his binoculars, and gazed at Shuangchengfu in the distance.
This telescope was also made by grinding glass at the Dongning Manufacturing Bureau at Li Xin's behest during this period.
Although glass manufacturing has only just begun, the technology is already quite mature, and most importantly, it is now possible to grind glass into telescopes.
With telescopes, military operations became much easier!
After observing for a while, Li Xin discovered that the defenses of Shuangcheng Prefecture were quite meticulous.
Three to four thousand grassland bandits and several thousand escort soldiers prepared all the necessary supplies for defending the city.
Judging from this posture, they seem determined to hold out for Shuangchengfu!
hehe!
It seems that after the last battle of Dongning, these grassland bandits were also frightened by the royal guards.
Otherwise, why would these grassland bandits abandon the advantage of cavalry and instead engage in defensive warfare?
But what if we defend the city?
The Divine Might Invincible General Cannon manufactured by the Artillery Bureau is specifically designed for siege warfare!
In this era of cold weapons, no one had ever witnessed the power of artillery.
Li Xin smiled calmly, as if he could see the grassland bandits fleeing in disarray under the bombardment of artillery.
"He Chaojun,"
Li Xin said in a deep voice, "Prepare to attack the city!"
"yes!"
He Chaojun quickly agreed.
Upon returning to the front of the Shenji Battalion, He Chaojun shouted, "Everyone, prepare!"
At He Chaojun's command, soldiers placed fixed gunpowder packets into the cannon barrel, while soldiers nearby skillfully used levers to gently press down the gunpowder inside the breech.
After the gun barrel was pulled out, another soldier loaded a solid iron shot into the cannon.
Before long, everything was ready.
"aim!"
He Chaojun shouted in a deep voice, "One calibration! Fire!"
Instantly, a gunner in the Shenji Battalion lit the fuse of a large general's cannon.
The fuse hissed, and flames entered the cannon barrel.
boom!
Instantly, a burst of fire shot from the cannon muzzle, propelling the solid shot into the sky, flying towards the Twin Cities.
A piercing scream echoed through the air, attracting the attention of Hajirang on the city wall.
Hajilang squinted at the black dot in the sky, a chill creeping into his heart.
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