Although the Northern Shanxi Army had an absolute advantage, Geng Zhongming was still unwilling to attack Cahors. Under a hard attack, there would definitely be a lot of casualties, which was not a good thing for the Northern Shanxi Army. After besieging Cahors, Geng Zhongming
He began his own journey to surrender. In the city of Cahors, Naxin was not feeling well either. Because he had participated in the Eastern Expedition before and killed many people in Nannuco City, Naxin was very worried.
He was willing to surrender, but he was afraid of retaliation from the Easterners. After all, the fate of the Skinners was still fresh in his mind. At least, Naxin did not feel that he was better than the Skinners. If he won and defended, Naksin felt that he would not be able to defend it.
, although Cahors has a high city and thick walls, it is not as good as the Salat Hills.
Geng Zhongming wanted to surrender, but he was not stupid enough to just send envoys into the city without doing anything. At the end of April 19th, dozens of trebuchets appeared outside the city of Cahors. It didn't take long for the trebuchets to start working.
, some black things were thrown into the city, and some even landed on the city head, directly breaking into tiles. The rockets fell in the city and immediately ignited a fire. Cahors is not a traditional Kypros city, and most of the buildings in the city are
After the wood was contaminated by kerosene, the fire spread directly. Geng Zhongming did not kill him, but only attacked the northern part. In just a moment, the northeastern direction of Cahors turned into a sea of flames. Many people ran to the streets, some yelling and swearing.
Some were sitting on the ground crying with blank eyes.
Naksin was very depressed. Before the fight, the city was in chaos. It was still daytime. If it were night, the fire would have destroyed many people. Geng Zhongming sent an envoy at the right time. Naksin this time
Without hesitation, after receiving life support, they immediately opened the city and surrendered. With the fall of Cahors, the Northern Shanxi Army attacked from multiple fronts, winning consecutive battles and capturing all the cities in the northern part of the Omsk Highlands.
On April 26, the leading troops of the Northern Shanxi Army arrived near Tala. Tie Mo stayed at the rear until he captured Cahors, and then moved the front line. After Sha Diao sorted out the information in his hand, he began to make a concise report.
"At present, there are more than 5,000 troops stationed in Tara. Together with Ockham and Cahors on both sides, the Slavs have assembled a total of nearly 20,000 troops near Tara. Our people conducted a detailed survey of the terrain of Tara.
According to the survey, although there are many roads here, the overall terrain is steep, and the Slavs have built many defenses. Without the ability to invest large forces, the possibility of quickly passing Tara is very small."
Geng Zhongming led the vanguard and arrived near Tara early. He had already made some understanding. After listening to Sha Diao's words, he nodded seriously, "What General Sha said is true. The terrain near Tara is steep and the mountain roads are narrow, which is not conducive to the movement at all."
In a large-scale battle, the cavalry cannot form a systematic combat effectiveness. If we concentrate on dealing with Tara, the garrisons of Tver and Koster will also support each other, and the defense line established by the Slavs is very stable."
Wang Zuoguan is famous for his scheming, but he is also somewhat helpless when facing the Tala defense line. If he attacks by force, he will suffer too many real losses, so it is definitely not cost-effective. However, if he wants to go around it, it is unlikely. Large-scale troop mobilization will definitely make it impossible.
He couldn't hide it from other people's spies. Tie Mo looked calm, neither impatient nor impetuous. He encountered many difficulties, so naturally he would not be frightened by little Tara.
Shang Kexi was used to being arrogant and didn't have so many worries in his heart. He crossed his hands together and frowned, "No matter what, it's better to beat Tara first, at least to test how strong Tara's fighting power is."
The general suggested that we use shield soldiers and musketeers to conduct a feint attack first, see how the Slavs react, and then formulate corresponding countermeasures based on the combat effectiveness of the Slavs."
Shang Kexi's move was considered straightforward. No matter what he was doing, he had to fight first. Wang Zuogao touched his chin, thought about it, and actually agreed to Gao Chong's suggestion, "It's true what General Shang said, attack
Tara, what we fear is nothing more than the opponent's arrows and stones. If the Slavs don't have these things and want to stop us by fighting alone, there is no hope at all."
After carefully thinking about the meaning of Wang Zuo's words, Tie Mo smiled and agreed. The task of feigning the attack was handed over to Orger. Before time the next day, the rumbling war drums were remembered in the north of Tara, and the local defenders did not dare
Slowly, they all entered the defense zone. It didn't take long for a group of Hei family soldiers to come up. Thick shields were placed in front, and behind them were the crossbowmen who were responsible for suppressing them. After getting close to Tara for a certain distance, the captain already fired a big shot.
After the order, countless arrows fell from high places. Since the Slavs were condescending, the shooting distance was very long, and the crossbowmen of the Northern Shanxi Army were unable to effectively counterattack. After losing many men, Orger gave the order to retreat.
In the first feint attack, the damage was not much, but Orger was worried about how to capture Tara.
Tara is located in the northwest of the Omsk Highlands. The geology is hard, and the outermost part forms a huge cliff like a knife. Although there are many gentle slopes on both sides that can be climbed, they are too narrow. One of the roads is very wide, but
The Slavs also had the tightest defense. Orger ordered a feint attack, but was beaten with disgrace by a rolling stone.
Orger has never commanded such a strange battle. It would be great if Zheng Biao was here. With his many years of mountain combat experience, he might be able to find a way. The front of Tara is like a cliff, and it is not easy to climb up.
Easy. Is it possible to take a detour? Bypassing Tara would require traveling hundreds of miles and facing an unknown crisis. Orger really couldn't make such a decision.
Yu Feng, Ren Hang and others were all concentrated in Org's tent. Facing the battle of Tara, there was no progress at all. You must know that the governor and others were waiting in Cahor. Tens of thousands of troops were killed by Taraka.
No one can move, and no one will have a bright face. Orger is also at a loss. He summons everyone, also wanting to gather ideas. There is strength in numbers. "Everyone has seen Tara Highlands. Let's talk about your opinions. Do you have any?"
Good advice. I would like to remind you in advance not to mention the idea of taking a detour. Of course, if you are not afraid of embarrassment, you can ask for reinforcements, but facing the terrain of Tara, no matter how many troops and horses you have, it will be useless."
In fact, there is no need for Orger to remind the generals and the guerrillas that they have no idea of requesting reinforcements. Now there are more than 30,000 soldiers and horses concentrated in five camps under the Tara Highlands. It would be too embarrassing if there are so many manpower and there are not enough.
The key is to find effective means of attack. Ren Hang was responsible for the first feint attack, so he had the most say. He unfolded the temporarily drawn battle map and said with a serious expression, "General, judging from the attack situation on the first day, although
There are seven routes to attack Tara, but the only one that can really be used is the one on the west side. The others are too narrow. The Slavs only need to send a small number of troops to block our route. The route on the west side is enough
Six to seven feet, and the narrowest place is more than four feet. Judging from the available troops, this is the place we are most likely to use. Judging from the previous situation, the biggest threat to us is the rolling stone. If we can solve this problem
, it won’t be too difficult to break through Tala’s defense line.”
What Ren Hang said is very reasonable, but there is one problem that has not yet been solved, and that is how to deal with the rolling stones of the Slavs. The Slavs have a geographical advantage and are condescending. Moreover, this place is a rocky landform, and the rolling stones are inexhaustible.
Huang Qiyang dragged his chin and remained silent. He had witnessed the first day of the offensive and defensive battle with his own eyes. The Slavic rolling stones were too lethal. Many soldiers were smashed to pieces by the rolling stones before they even found the enemy.
mud.
But what Ren Hang said makes sense. If you want to capture Tara, this is the only way to go. Gradually, Huang Qiyang had an idea in his mind, "General, I have an immature idea. The lethality of the Slavs is
The strongest thing is the rolling stone. Why don't we strengthen the shield, make it thicker, and cast a triangle shape on the outside, so that when the stone rolls down and hits the triangular shield, it will be divided into two sides. We can use the long snake formation to attack,
The first few people carried triangular shields, and the people behind also used shields to protect the left and right sides. After observing the situation of the steep slope, the two sides were not flat, and most of the stones rolled down from the middle. We can definitely send out two long snakes
Formation, slowly rush up from the left and right sides. As long as someone attacks the high slope and creates chaos, it will facilitate the follow-up attack of a large number of soldiers and horses."
Orger thought about it carefully and felt that what Huang Qiyang said was very reasonable, so he ordered, "Gather all the blacksmiths in the general. In addition, the Slavic blacksmiths in Cahors City have also been sent to the front line. We must seize the time to modify the shield and make it thicker.
The whole army will be reorganized tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, we will attack the Tala Highlands early the morning after tomorrow, and strive to break through Tala within a few days."
As Orger issued the order, the blacksmiths in the military camp were gathered together. Starting from night, there were clanging sounds in the camp. The blacksmiths were working in full swing. Huang Qiyang and Ren Hang supervised them personally. This kind of work could not be done.
If there is any sloppiness or a flaw in the shield, it may affect the life of the soldier. Considering the load-bearing and possible impact force, Ren Hang asked the blacksmith to add six handles on the inside of the shield, so that three or four people can use one shield together.
Resist and minimize the damage caused by the impact. The next day, the troops remained stationary, which also caused a strange scene in Tara. The Slavs were ready for a fierce battle, but the main roads everywhere were empty and very quiet.
The Orientals seemed to have no intention of attacking.
Tilov, Liaosha Noor, Rosh and others gathered in the temporarily built castle. The Easterners did not attack, which did not seem to be a good thing. Tirov deliberately allowed the Easterners to attack, so that the Rolling Stones could exert their greatest influence.
It worked, but after the Easterners suffered a heavy loss on the first day, they left hundreds of corpses behind and stopped attacking, which shows that they were thinking about a response plan.
Luo Shi is usually taciturn, but he is still very insightful at important moments. He once took advantage of noon to observe the camp of the Easterners. The camp was filled with smoke and a busy scene, but he had no intention of retreating. "Everyone, I'm afraid
The next battle will not be so easy. When the Easterners attack again, they must be well prepared. If the rolling stones lose their effect, the arrows will probably be difficult to work. I suggest clearing the road to prepare for our next obstacle.
The enemy is prepared."
Liao Sanoer nodded in agreement. It is better to prepare some things in advance. Although improvising is useful, it is too easy to cause accidents. After a day of preparation, all the blacksmiths were gathered together and finally dozens of thick triangular shields were made.
Shoot. Early the next morning, the rumbling drums sounded again. Five hundred soldiers of the Northern Shanxi Army were divided into two columns, forming two long snake formations to attack along the wide slope. At first, the Slavs also used bows and arrows to block, but these
All arrows were blocked by the shield.
Tilov stood at a high place and could vaguely see the situation below. When he saw the two long snakes wrapped in black shields, he couldn't help but frowned. The attack method of the Easterners was really weird.
Weirdly, at this time Liao Sanoer also asked people to stop shooting bows and arrows, pulled out the broad sword, put one leg on a boulder, and said, "Let the rolling stones hit these hateful Orientals to death."
Liao Sanoer's words were full of confidence, and the Slavic soldiers were also full of confidence and not worried at all. Because on the first day, the Easterners also rushed up, but they were greeted by rolling stones, killing hundreds of them.
Fleeing, they dared to rush up with just a few people today, just looking for death. A rumbling sound was heard, and pieces of rolling stones rolled down the gentle slope. When they encountered some gravel, they made a clicking sound.
A depressing scene happened for the Slavs.
The Easterners held up their shields and divided them on both sides. Many stones rolled through the middle without even touching the human hair. Some stones hit them, but there was no scream as expected. The stones hit the triangular shield, and bang
With a bang, several soldiers behind the shield swayed, but quickly stabilized themselves. The stone was thrown half way, and then was knocked out by the shield behind them. The stone rolled directly to the middle, unable to have any impact on the soldiers behind them.
Not a bit threatening.
The Slavs launched the first round of rolling stone attacks, with little effect. Only one unlucky soldier was knocked to his feet and bruised his arm. Liaosha Noor and the Slavic soldiers standing above were dumbfounded. They also
Not giving up, he continued to throw rolling stones, but the result was almost the same. Since both sides of the gentle slope were relatively high, most of the rolling stones ran into the middle, which could not pose a threat to the soldiers on both sides. Some of the stones that hit it were also strangely struck.
Shield blocks.
Below the Tara Highlands, since the first round of attacking troops rushed up, Orger's palms were sweating nervously. He had been observing the attack with a telescope. When he saw that the Slavs' rolling stones had lost their threat, he couldn't help laughing.
Huang Qiyang and others clapped their hands happily. The two long snake formations continued to approach. After the arms of the soldiers in front went numb, people from behind immediately came up to support them. Everyone took turns to hold up the triangular shield in front. It was a formation.
It was not chaotic. The triangular shield was deliberately built, and it was not low in weight. When it was moved, it made a heavy muffled sound when it was placed on the ground. It moved very slowly, but it was effective. The Slavs could only stare at it for a while, and there was nothing they could do.