On the second day, Su Jiao, the leader of the five hundred short soldiers, summoned his hundreds of generals to arrange the defense for the day.
Because today was not the main attack on Dongying, and the five hundred of them were not supposed to accompany the general, there were not many things to do, and everything was arranged in just a quarter of an hour.
"Although there is no fighting in our department today, you must also discipline your soldiers, do not relax in defense, and wait for the general's orders at any time."
"only."
Hundreds of generals accepted the promise.
Su Jiao waved his hand and said, "Just wait."
The generals resigned accordingly.
But there was still one person in the tent who had not left.
"General Zhao, what's wrong with you?"
Zhao Tuo cupped his hands and said, "I'd like to report it to my superiors. I do have something to report to you."
"What's the matter?"
Upon hearing the inquiry, Zhao Tuo took a deep breath and said: "Now our army has attacked Jicheng several times, but they have all been repelled by the Yan people. I saw that Jicheng's defense is strong, and the Yan people in the city are also fighting to the death. If this continues, I will
Even if the army captures Jicheng, I'm afraid there will be heavy casualties..."
Before Zhao Tuo finished speaking, Su Jiao frowned and said in a cold voice: "General Zhao Bai, do you want to praise the enemy and frighten the public?"
"I don't dare!"
Zhao Tuo quickly denied it.
Good guy, he can't afford the crime of honoring the enemy and fearing the public.
It is said in military law that those who praise the enemy to frighten the hearts of the people shall be killed.
If anyone dares to flatter the enemy and undermine the morale of our army, he will be tied up and taken to the military camp to be tortured and humiliated in public, and finally beheaded.
Zhao Tuo actually just wanted to lay the groundwork. He was frightened by Su Jiao and did not dare to say anything. He quickly said: "I have a way to break the city and can help the general to break Jicheng."
"How to destroy the city?"
Su Jiao's frown deepened now. He stared at the young general in front of him and said in a deep voice: "What method do you have for breaking the city? Let me tell you first."
After saying this, Zhao Tuo's heart was relieved. It seemed that Su Jiao had no intention of embarrassing him.
"The subordinates believe that the biggest reason why the Yan army in the city dared to resist desperately is that Jicheng's city defense is strong. As long as this city defense can be broken, not only can our army attack the city, but the morale of the Yan people in the city will be greatly reduced.
, no longer able to resist.”
Su Jiao said calmly: "That's what I say, but it's not easy to break the city. The army has been besieging the city for many days, but it still stops at the city wall. Could it be that you, General Zhao Bai, want to be the first to conquer the city?"
"I have a weapon to offer for siege. As long as our army can build it, this Ji City can be conquered within a day's time."
"A siege weapon?"
Su Jiao was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Zhao Tuo to say that. Then he shook his head and said, "Tool manufacturing belongs to hundreds of craftsmen. You are a military official. This is not your responsibility."
Su Jiao really mentioned the household registration distinction.
Zhao Tuo hurriedly raised his hands and said: "Dare to report it to the superiors? Once the things presented by the subordinates are made, they can destroy the enemy's city. This is also a matter of military struggle. It is not used for other purposes. I can't go beyond it if I think about it."
Su Jiao nodded. What Zhao Tuo said made sense. As long as it was related to war, it was a matter of Shiwu household registration.
He asked: "In that case, can you tell me what kind of weapon can be used to attack Ji City?"
"The siege weapon my subordinates are talking about is a special trebuchet that can throw hundreds of kilograms of boulders."
The counterweight trebuchet that Zhao Tuo wanted to build was the pinnacle of ancient trebuchets. It could throw a boulder weighing more than two hundred kilograms at its limit, which would be even greater when converted to the weights and measures of the Qin Dynasty. However, in order to leave some room for escape, Zhao Tuo
He was also afraid of scaring Su Jiao, so he kept his voice down a lot.
Even if this was the case, Su Jiao was also horrified.
After all, trebuchets in this era were not the mainstream method of attacking cities. Not only were the stones thrown light in weight, but their accuracy was also very poor. They could be used to intimidate the enemy, but whether they could hit the target depended on God's will. They also had no ability to break through city walls.
His face was full of doubt and he said: "Zhao Tuo, are you playing with me? I have never heard of a trebuchet that can throw a hundred kilograms of rocks."
Zhao Tuo immediately explained: "Everything the officials said is true. There was an old man who was in trouble in Zhao land and was rescued by my father. The old man claimed to be the descendant of Gongshu Pan and was good at tact."
"At the end of his life, he gave some ancient books to my father, hoping that they could be passed down. When I was young, I had seen a few books and remembered that there was a record of a catapult. If it was made, it could throw hundreds of stones.
With the help of huge rocks, we can attack the city and plunder the land, and we can destroy all the strongholds."
Su Jiao was stunned for a while after hearing this.
Public transport.
He has heard of this name.
He was a master craftsman of the same era as Mozi. He made numerous inventions and creations throughout his life, including many highly practical tools.
If Zhao Tuo mentioned other people's names, Su Jiao wouldn't believe it. After all, it's hard to imagine an instrument that can throw a hundred kilograms of stone.
But if it was the invention of Gongshu Pan, a master craftsman, then that would be a different story.
Because the ladder truck used to siege the city was a public transportation-like invention.
This master is very experienced in making siege equipment. As long as his name is attached to it, no one can ignore it.
Thinking of this, Su Jiao's expression became serious. He stared at Zhao Tuo and said, "Are you really sure you can create this kind of siege equipment? Military law is strict. If what you say is false, you will be severely punished."
Zhao Tuo said categorically: "The subordinates will definitely be able to make it and help my army attack the city!"
Feeling the firmness in the young man's words, Su Jiao's sharp eyes gradually softened.
…
In a tent.
"Su Jiao, what you just said is true. That general didn't deceive you just to get credit, right?"
Li Sheng, the leader of the short-range army of 2500 men, looked at his capable subordinate with a suspicious face. Su Jiao has always acted prudently, how could he believe such nonsense.
Su Jiao said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, that general has a smart personality, knows how to do things normally, and also knows the consequences of this deception. There must be no lies. I think he is also worried about the war, and seeing that it is difficult to leave Jicheng, he
It is commendable that you dedicated this thing to help my army attack the city."
Li Sheng stroked his long beard under his chin. Logically speaking, no one dared to speak big words in the Qin army.
After all, the words are there, and they will have to see the truth when the time comes. If they can't get it out, the severe punishment will be enough to make them regret it for the rest of their lives.
But how could there be such a sharp weapon in the world that can throw siege equipment that can throw hundreds of pounds of boulders?
Li Sheng still couldn't imagine it. He nodded sometimes and shook his head sometimes.
Su Jiao said: "Sir, the name of the hundred generals is Zhao Tuo. General Li personally named him and transferred him when he was in Zhuoyi. The general may have high expectations for him, so why not report it to him? Everything will be decided by the general."
"What you said is true. I will report it to the general and let the general know. Hey, isn't this Zhao Tuo the same person who killed the fake Qin Wuji in the battle of Yishui?"
Li Sheng patted his thigh and thought about it.
During the Battle of Yishui, the person Zhao Tuo killed was suspected to be the general of the Yan army, which caused a ripple in the army. Although it was later proven that he was a stand-in, Zhao Tuo's name was still remembered by many people.