And... because the city is to be defended after all, so with the efforts of the defending generals, the general mentality is naturally inclined to the former.
After all, Goguryeo has developed rapidly in the past two years. How could it be possible that it was captured just as soon as it was captured? Impossible.
but now……
Seeing the generals of the Tang army as relaxed as if they were going out to buy groceries, chatting and laughing, the Goguryeo people here felt a little nervous.
Although the nobles exported a lot of things, don't panic. Goguryeo is very powerful, but the beliefs exported are superficial. Deep down in people's hearts, they always do what they should do, and they are still nervous. If not
Because of the nervousness, in fact... there is no belief that "Goguryeo is not what it used to be". This is actually a kind of psychological self-protection against the nervousness, and it is precisely the evidence that proves the nervousness.
And at this moment...
Looking at Tang Jun's calmness, the belief that "I, Goguryeo, am invincible" floating on the surface of his mind could not help but immediately recede a little, and the tension below just surfaced a little...
And then, before everyone had time to think too much, the siege began in an instant.
Tang Jun didn't even call for a formation. He shot an arrow with a letter of challenge and nailed it to the flagpole at the top of the city wall, and at the same time...
After chasing this arrow, countless arrows followed.
And under the cover of this rain of arrows, the Tang army began to think about charging into the city!
However, seeing this scene, the defenders were surprised and felt a lot more relieved... Although it was only a moment of relaxation, it really felt like peace of mind——
What is the Tang army doing? Are they going to start charging at the city wall with a group of cavalry?
No, rush directly?
this……
After all, there is a two-meter-high, one-step-thick cement-reinforced wall.
Behind the cement is a thicker rammed earth wall.
...With such heavy fortifications, no matter how the Tang Army's cavalry could conquer a hundred times more effectively, how could they directly break through this defense at once?
Isn't this a joke?
But then...
The defenders responded in kind and started shooting arrows. At the same time, they also discovered that the opponent did not seem to have any intention of charging directly at the city wall.
This makes sense!
The generals and nobles who defended Xuantu City were also nervous. It was a bit strange to see the Tang army acting unreasonably, and they were all trembling. Could this be some strange move... But again
look!
Tang Jun's actions were logical and common sense, and he naturally felt more at ease.
But then again...
Now that the Tang army began to wander around and shoot arrows, based on this performance and common sense, this is obviously consuming the strength of the defenders... This is probably a tug-of-war. And at the same time...
Generally, when this situation occurs, there is a certain probability that another situation will occur - attracting attention, and then a real main force will appear on the other side to try to break the city.
The defenders of Goguryeo were also famous soldiers of their generation, a powerful force that had overturned Li Erdu many times, so of course it was impossible not to notice this possibility.
And soon...after a while, the main force really appeared!
Another group of cavalry came out from the other side of the Tang army's camp and began to approach the city wall on the other side!
Seeing this scene, the Goguryeo defenders felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
Because the Tang army along the way...
They did not carry bows and arrows, but every soldier carried a big cloth bag!
Inside is a heavy, heavy object, which is square in shape.
The Goguryeo defenders were only confused for a moment about this heavy object, and then immediately realized that it was probably a box, and the box was most likely a grenade!
…
"Those...are they grenades?"
Changle turned her head in surprise and looked at the general beside her, Li Daozong. This uncle was also a veteran who had fought with her father for many years and was very experienced.
However, Li Daozong didn't see Changle's identity this time. He only felt that he looked familiar. He thought that he was really some kind of illegitimate son of His Majesty... So he bowed his hands respectfully and said, "Prince, this... may not be a minor minister."
It’s hard to tell.”
Li Daozong's expression was very old-fashioned and serious, but Chang Le did not feel dissatisfied. After all, a serious and rigorous attitude is necessary on the battlefield. He only asked, "In General Yi's opinion, if it is not a grenade, what is it...?"
"
"Um……"
Li Daozong pondered and thought about it, because this was a chore after Old Devil Yuchi had a fight with Li Ji, and then Li Ji ordered the dispatch of this partial force, so he didn't quite know what was going on.
——After all, ancient information technology was still not good enough. Once the army was particularly large, there would often be poor communication within the army. Of course, Li Daozong was not fighting at this time, so he had not contacted other departments in the army.
However, he thought for a moment and then said, "You can't see the inside of these pockets. They may be grenades or other things. In recent years, with the great development of water conservancy across the country, some talented craftsmen have built a kind of ladder called a stacked ladder."
'Something. This thing is usually just like a wooden frame for storing things, but it can be unfolded into a ladder. Maybe it is also that thing. Uh..."
Li Daozong thought for a while and said, "But I remember that the army brought some iron parts needed to build a 'stacked ladder'. Maybe some general arranged it."
Li Daozong's words represent an extremely down-to-earth attitude. As long as he has not seen it with his own eyes, he will never rule out any possibility.
However, when he said this, Changle showed an inexplicable thoughtful look and glanced at Li Sheng.
Li Daozong was startled when he saw this. He was actually facing the clan and on the battlefield, so he was just as strict as he spoke. Seeing Chang Le looking at Li Sheng, he couldn't help but look over.
Seeing this, I can’t help but feel something...
No... wait, are there really ladders in those pockets???
This... Although Li Daozong has not yet thought of any good way to attack the city, he also knows that there is a lot of hot oil in Goguryeo now, and climbing the city wall with a ladder is definitely a problem.
deliver!
Free gift.
Free.
Then... Li Ji, an old boy, is no longer a young man. How could he be so stubborn and use a ladder to climb up?
Besides... even if you use a ladder to go up, you should at least use the ladder properly.
I brought the stack of ladders with me just in case I need to move on some complicated terrain.
Used to siege a city... this is just like a joke.
Thinking like this, Li Daozong shook his head. He estimated that those pockets were still boxes containing grenades and could not be anything else.
Li Ji is not a fool, and it is impossible for him to do something for nothing. Besides...
If it was a grenade, it would make more sense. After all, the city wall of Xuantu City is also very thick and solid, and now it has a cement reinforcement layer.