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"Oh, I won again!" Ma Chengfei exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Xiao Wuzi, you're lucky!"
You rely on luck, your whole family relies on luck. I am not some little five-son!
Ma Wu and Ma Chengfei were already familiar with each other, and they knew that this guy was a bit of a mouthy guy, but he was also a straightforward man. He cursed inwardly and drew his arrow again to find his target.
Boom! A cannon shot rang out from the city wall not far away. The cannonball hit the Jiannu army at an angle visible to the naked eye, knocking down three or four shield bearers and archers.
Ma Chengfei made a strange sound, aiming in vain, let’s find another target!
"Mighty, victorious!" "Victorious, mighty!" "Kill, kill, kill!"
A burst of shouts rang out from the city walls and outside the city. Whether it was to boost courage or inspire morale, shouting out the depression in one's heart can indeed lift one's spirits and increase one's strength.
The big flag fluttered in the wind, and the old slave was surrounded by generals, watching the progress of the siege from afar.
The guarding was very methodical, and the arrangements were—also—very wicked! The commander defending the city was a genius, able to utilize the cold weather to such an extent!
The old slave had a blank expression on his face and seemed calm, but his heart was in turmoil and he even felt heartbroken.
Utilizing the protection of the city walls and numerous additional facilities, such as hanging signs, the defenders had a clear advantage, and the casualty ratio between the two sides undoubtedly favored the defenders.
But that's how sieges work. Victory over a larger force with a smaller one is an extremely rare example.
The tall city walls narrowed the gap in combat power between the soldiers on both sides. A civilian throwing a stone from the city wall could cause a battle-hardened warrior below to fall to the ground and bleed, or even lose his life.
The enemy's tricks are far more than this. The old slave frowned as he looked at the strange city in the distance.
Huang Taiji sighed silently. This city is not easy to attack! The enemy is well prepared and has complete defense facilities, which is beyond his expectation after yesterday's reconnaissance.
The most crucial thing was that the defenders, facing the fierce attack, showed no sign of panic. This was evident from the small number of arrows fired from the city walls.
In a showdown with bows and arrows, even on the city walls, the Jianzhou warriors would have been superior. But the defenders didn't do this. Besides knowing they were no match for the enemy, there was only one explanation: their morale remained high and they had confidence.
Huang Taiji could not see what was happening in the city, but the casualties were definitely greater on his side, that was for sure.
However, it is not feasible to leave the shield carts exposed to enemy attacks without sending archers to suppress them.
Only after clearing the obstacles, approaching the city wall, pushing up the watchtower and tower ladders, and setting up the ladders, will it be time to test the bravery and fighting skills of both sides.
At that time, my Jianzhou warriors will definitely have the upper hand, will definitely be able to climb to the top of the city, and will definitely be able to break through the city.
Huang Taiji gritted his teeth, encouraged himself, and regained his confidence in victory.
On the city wall, under the cover of shields, teams of archers quietly climbed up the city walls, hid behind the battlements, arrows drawn, waiting for orders from officers.
"Use maximum bow force and shoot five arrows!" The officer looked down at the city, estimated the distance, and gave orders loudly.
"Use maximum bow force and shoot five arrows!" The order was repeated by the junior officer and conveyed to the ears of every archer.
Wait a little longer, it's almost there, almost there.
The officer looked at the Jiannu soldiers who were drawing their bows and arrows behind their shield carts and shields below the city. He watched their movements, counted the arrows they shot, and observed the archers waiting to take over a few dozen meters behind them.
Archers have limited strength. Generally speaking, after shooting seven or eight arrows or more than ten arrows in a row, their arms will become sore and their bodies will be exhausted.
In contrast, although the musket was complicated to load and had a slow firing rate, it also required less effort. Moreover, the training time was short, and proficiency in operation could be achieved in three to five months, which was one or several years less than the training required for an archer.
Therefore, there is a reason why muskets eventually replaced bows and arrows. They require less physical fitness and can produce more troops!
"Ready, ready!" Seeing that the enemy was showing signs of fatigue and it was time to change shifts, the officer couldn't help but widen his eyes and remind them loudly.
The archer put the arrow on the string and adjusted his posture so that he could shoot continuously at the fastest speed as soon as he stood up.
As the gongs and drums sounded, the Jiannu archers drew their bows and retreated, showing signs of fatigue. The archers in the rear quickly advanced, ready to take their place.
Just as the two teams of Jiannu archers were about to cross paths, the Ming army officers on the city wall shouted, "Stand up and shoot!"
The Ming army archers immediately stood up, straightened their backs, and drew their bows fully, with the arrow pointing at a forty-five-degree angle to the sky. They released the string and shot the arrow.
A swarm of black arrows flew across the sky like locusts, dimming the sunlight.
"Be careful!" Amidst the hissing cries, arrows were shot at his head.
Amidst the horrifying sound of arrows piercing flesh, screams, howls, and cries of terror echoed one after another. Arrows continued to rain down like a torrential rain.
Five rounds of full-strength shooting left the Ming army archers blushing and breathless, while the Jiannu archers, caught off guard, suffered heavy casualties and were in chaos under this sudden and fierce attack.
This—the old slave narrowed his eyes, clenched his fists in hatred, and his nails dug into his palms.
Huang Taiji pursed his lips, and the surprise on his face quickly disappeared.
Who on earth is the commander of the city? He's so evil! However, he is a remarkable man who can seize the opportunity.
After the city is broken, we will see who is hiding in Guangning City without showing any signs of presence.
Wang Huazhen? Impossible, absolutely impossible. Even if there were some conspiracy and intrigue, seizing this opportunity wouldn't happen overnight.
Thud, thud! Manggurtai's warhorse snorted loudly, just like the rough man, as if it was exhaling the depressed and angry breath in its chest.
The messy obstacles frozen to the ground took a lot of effort and suffered considerable casualties, but they were finally cleared.
The horn sounded, and the old slave and others were cheered up. The general attack finally began.
The watchtowers and towers resembled monsters, heavy and ferocious, slowly pushing towards the city wall. The siege troops, carrying ladders, followed behind the monsters.
On the top of the city wall, Xiong Tingbi narrowed his eyes and kept giving orders, making arrangements and mobilizations.
Armored and shield-carrying, teams of Ming troops each took up their posts; the artillerymen had finished loading their guns, and the city-guarding crossbows had their giant arrows ready, ready to strike a heavy blow to the invading enemy.
Getting closer, getting closer!
This time, the Jiannu army was determined to win, and the number of towers, ladders and watchtowers was several times more than that of the first exploratory siege.
Coupled with the dark mass of siege troops and countless grappling ladders and siege ladders, it truly created a momentum of dark clouds pressing down on the city, ready to destroy it.
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