The so-called capacity of Haifan City for 10,000 people is just a very standard and spacious place for 10,000 people. What's the big deal about a few thousand more people? It's not winter, sleeping on the streets of Haifan City is no problem.
There was no trouble in the Civilian Production Team in Haifan City, and everything would be in good order once they retreated to Haifan City. With the Three Priests around, Ma Yue didn't have to worry.
The regular and deputy soldiers of each team were also gathering in an orderly manner, and the necessary flying spears and flying stones were being brought out in large quantities and prepared. With Shuichong, who had rich defensive experience, in command, Ma Yue didn't have to worry too much.
Enemies are coming from the sea to the east. Will there be more enemies from the river to the west? What about the enemy group to the north? Will the people from the southern branch return safely?
News from the East China Sea kept coming in. The enemy had already landed and it was certain that they were heading for Haifan City.
Ma Yue was not worried about attacking Haifan City head-on. Not to mention that there were still more than 3,000 regular and deputy soldiers in Haishen City, and a potential population of more than 10,000. If he felt a little happy, he could recruit some old and young people to participate in the defense.
Oh, the three priests are quite active, and such looting work is already underway. As long as you can move, it will be useful for defending the city.
For possible attacks from bows and arrows at a distance of sixty meters, Ma Yue had already explained to Shuichong many effective defensive measures, and they had roughly practiced them. At least, this could reduce a lot of casualties.
The seven-meter-high wall itself provided a one-to-a-half-meter barrier for the defenders squatting on the defensive platform. The defenders were equipped with small shields, so standing up provided some cover when fighting back.
As long as there is fighting, casualties are inevitable. As the saying goes, it’s the numbers that count.
If you attack, you'll sooner or later be within range of our flying stones and spears. The enemy has bows and arrows for protection, so we, too, will hold our shields in our left hands and fire back with our right hands. You have the long-range advantage of bows and arrows, while I have the advantage of our city walls. Who has the greater advantage?
At a distance of sixty meters, the arrows shot in a roughly arc-shaped trajectory. Even those under the ladders on the protective platforms had to hold up shields...
This Haifan City is a new city, seven meters high, and the defense platform is relatively spacious, making it suitable for moving multiple defenders.
The emergence of metal tools has greatly improved the manufacturing capabilities of Haifan City. The production efficiency of both flying spears and wooden frame Teng shields has been greatly improved. Whether it is for defense or rotation, almost everyone can be guaranteed to have a Teng shield and even more flying spears.
How much experience in sieges could there be in this primitive age? Ma Yue really didn't believe it.
With Shuichong, Wu Qi, and the three priests around, Ma Yue wasn't worried about the city's defenses. While strolling around the city with his guards, Ma Yue was most worried about potential vulnerabilities within.
"Is the cavalry ready?"
"Don't worry, charlatan. The five hundred wildebeest cavalry are ready to attack at any time." said Huojiandao, captain of the third battalion of regular troops.
"Okay, don't be nervous. When to attack depends on the opportunity." Ma Yue said, "Whether it's attacking the enemy at sea or attacking to pick up the people returning from the southern branch, you, as the captain, must have a plan in your mind."
"Yeah!" Huo Sickle nodded. The targets of attack were different, and the cavalry's combat modes were also different. Whether they were facing infantry from the East China Sea or cavalry from the west, could it be the same?
He is the captain of a battalion, and the captain of a regular battalion, but he has no ability to think independently. It is useless to train a "flying cow" like him.
Of course, training comes at a price; if you don't do it right, you'll lose a lot of soldiers and generals. A leader as naive as Fei Niu cost the lives of a thousand soldiers and a thousand large livestock, as well as a considerable amount of food and sheep.
Since arriving in this area, the enemies I encounter have become smarter and smarter, and even primitive people have started to scheme.
The scouts returned periodically. The southern branch hadn't encountered any enemy forces during their migration. There were no enemy sightings to the west, including in the rivers. The enemy to the north was still retreating eastward. East? Towards the sea.
"How many people?"
"About three thousand!"
Holy shit! A mere 3,000 men dare to attack Haifan City? How dare they?
"Wu Xiaodong, organize another 500 donkey cavalrymen."
"yes!"
Damn it! I only have about 3,000 regular and deputy soldiers in the city, and you guys attacking the city only have 3,000 people. Are you sick?
The log cabin in the east of the city is still there, but the log walls have been demolished. It's no longer useful, so it's been transported to Haifan City to be used as raw materials for the new log cabin. If you have the guts, just move into the cabin in the east of the city, haha!
Of course, cavalry wasn't omnipotent; if the enemy had well-trained infantry defending them, they wouldn't be able to charge in. The Sea Tribe had its own combination of sword and shield soldiers and spearmen to counter cavalry.
"They really launched an attack." The enemies from the East China Sea rested for about eight hours and then launched an attack in groups. It was obviously not a feint, they were serious.
They're really copper arrowheads, and the range is about fifty to sixty meters. Could they be the same group as the enemies in the western core area? So, how many troops does this group have? The enemy group in the core area doesn't seem to be large, around three thousand. Relying on their superior bows and arrows, they also hold the upper hand against the three allied forces.
Could it be that the enemy's real purpose in attacking the Ice Eye Tribe was to attack Haifan City to the east? Otherwise, how could a mere 3,000 men expect to conquer three major tribes?
The problem arises again. The enemy has only 3,000 men landing in the East China Sea. Can they really rely on the traitors in Haifan City?
Did I think my enemies were too smart?
"Shaman! The latest news from the west is that the Ice Eye Tribe has been captured." A group of reconnaissance deer cavalry arrived.
Holy crap! The Ice Eye Tribe is a large tribe, too. Even if they lost a thousand soldiers, they still have at least a thousand defenders, right? Even if the coalition hasn't been formed yet, how can their defense be a problem? While the Ice Eye Tribe's defenses consist of a timber wall, they also have defensive ditches and the like, closely resembling the walled defenses of the Sea Sail Tribe.
The defending side always has the advantage.
"You charlatan, it seems that something went wrong within the Ice Eye Tribe. When that group attacked, the resistance inside the wall was not very strong." The scout deer cavalry continued.
"Traitor?" Ma Yue thought of it instantly. If the enemy could instigate a traitor in the Sea Tribe to erode Ma Yue's power of faith, then the Ice Eye Tribe could do the same if they joined forces with the enemy.
"Wu Qi, find another cavalry brigade, quickly! Clear the exit quickly and prepare wooden boards to cross the defensive ditch." Ma Yue called Wu Qi.
"God stick, do you want to fight back?"
"Yes! Hurry! The enemy is still attacking. Wu Xiaodong, Huo Liandao, your cavalry brigade will be under the command of Wu Qi."
"yes!"
"Charge out, don't be afraid of casualties, crush the enemy!"
The enemy was still attacking the East City, and the defense on the East City was also difficult. After all, the enemy had the range advantage of archers, and they used hand shields to fight back against the rain of arrows, resulting in continuous casualties.
During the war, all the reserve forces of Haifan City were assembled and on standby. Wu Qi organized a cavalry brigade very quickly.
The defensive ditch in the city gate was re-lined with wooden boards, and the large stones behind the wooden door were moved away.
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