The singing became clearer and clearer. In addition to "Joining the Army" by Wang Changling of the former Tang Dynasty, Li Yanqing also heard other Tang poetry and military songs that the Song army only started singing this year.
"The desert is windy and dusty, the sun is dim, and the red flag is half-rolled out of the camp gate. The front army fought in Taohebei at night and has reported that Tuyuhun was captured alive."
"If ten thousand people are of one mind, Mount Tai can be shaken! Only loyalty and righteousness can lead to a bullfight in anger."
"Soldiers must obey, military orders must be strictly guarded, be brave on the battlefield, not afraid of death, and always move forward. One, two, three, four!!!"
Li Yanqing turned his head, looked at the generals who had gathered around him unconsciously, and shouted confidently: "Everyone! The Song army is so powerful that they must attack the city! Today, we, the Daxia warriors! Here we are!
In Liangzhou City, the Song Army must be made to bleed the last drop of blood!"
"oh--!"
The generals howled like ghosts and wolves! They waved the swords in their hands with great momentum, eager to cut the Song army that was not yet visible to pieces.
This atmosphere quickly infected all the Xia troops defending the city, and the momentum of Liangzhou City was high!
After half past five in the Song Dynasty's new time, the darkness quickly left like the ebbing sea water, revealing everything that was originally enveloped by them.
Four large square formations appeared in the south of Liangzhou City, appearing in the sight of Li Yanqing and others.
In the two square formations in the middle, the first thing that catches the eye is the densely packed spears.
More than two thousand Song soldiers formed a square formation.
Wearing iron armor, they carried on their shoulders spears that were more than ten feet long and as thick as a child's arm. The spears were straight, like tall trees, gathered together into a forest.
The top of the spear is an iron spear tip nearly a foot long.
They were polished until they were white and shone coldly in the sun. From a distance, they looked like a sparkling river flowing towards Liangzhou City.
Next to the square formation, there is a drummer in each row, and the drumsticks in his hands beat the small drum on his chest rhythmically. The footsteps of the Song army soldiers are synchronized with the sound of the drums, like the rushing sound of a river, getting closer and closer
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At the four corners of the phalanx, there are crossbowmen carrying divine arm crossbows on their shoulders, carrying quivers on their backs, and carrying swords on their waists. They form four small phalanxes and slowly advance along with the larger phalanx.
Among them were several groups of soldiers holding swords, shields, or spears. Their formation was relatively scattered, but they closely adhered to the square formation.
The two square formations behind the first two square formations are composed of countless small square formations. They are the same as countless water droplets forming lakes and countless rocks forming mountains.
In the four square formations, countless flags are fluttering in the wind, like wild flowers blooming in the grass all over the mountains and plains.
On the flanks of the four square formations is a cavalry force.
There were three to four thousand of them, lined up in uneven lines, walking slowly.
The front half held spears with pennants, and the upper half wore iron armor, equipped with steel knives, axes and other weapons. The back half of the cavalry wore leather armor and carried a riding bow and a scimitar.
Behind the saddle are two pots of arrows.
Behind the four square formations is a cart, pulled by donkeys and horses. There are people sitting on the cart, but what is more eye-catching are the beds and crossbows.
These bed crossbows are much smaller than the previous ones, but there are still so many bow arms, and there are even many bed crossbows. The bow arms are in pairs. A rough count, there are sixty or seventy vehicles, which means there are
Sixty or seventy beds and crossbows.
This discovery made Li Yanqing take a breath of cold air.
The city of Liangzhou was pieced together from east to west, with only thirty beds and crossbows. Perhaps this is the difference in national power.
However, Li Yanqing is not worried. No matter how overbearing the bed crossbow is, it can only kill people from a distance and has no way to deal with the strong city wall. At most, it can nail long iron arrows to the city wall to form a ladder, and the infantry can climb this arrow.
Climb up the tower with a ladder.
After all, the infantry still have to risk their lives to climb, and the defenders have enough means to deal with them.
The Xia army suffered a lot when they attacked the city of Song Dynasty, but they also learned a lot of ways to defend the city. Everything was prepared, and Li Yanqing was confident that he would make the Song army hate Liangzhou.
After only winning a few battles, you dare to be so arrogant! Not only do you dare to penetrate deep into our country, you actually give up your own advantages and attack our city!
I will make you look good!
Li Yanqing said bitterly in his heart.
He pointed to the most eye-catching flag in the Song Army's formation in front and asked, "What's written on that line?"
In the middle of the top is a huge Chinese character "Song", and below it is a line of regular script. On one side of the flagpole, there is also a line of small characters.
Li Yanqing's eyesight was bad, and except for the word "Song", everything else was blurry, so he asked others.
The sharp-eyed soldiers of the Xia army saw it clearly and reported back: "After leaving behind, under the word 'Song' are the three words 'Liangzhou Division', and on the side of the flagpole is written 'The Second Infantry Division of the Army of the Song Dynasty'."
"Master Liangzhou? What a loud tone! I will definitely make you bruise until your teeth fly!"
When the front line of the Song army was two hundred steps away from the Liangzhou city wall, an officer waved a flag and then a trumpet sounded, and the entire army stopped.
The noise just now disappeared all of a sudden, and the south of the city became silent.
"Report! After staying, a Song army also came from the west of the city."
"Go and have a look."
Li Yanqing mounted his horse and took a few followers with him, trotting along the corridor on the city wall.
Arriving at the Ximen Tower, Li Yanqing saw a similar military formation of the Song Army.
In front are two large phalanxes with forest of spears, behind are supporting infantry phalanxes, with a cavalry on the flanks, and finally are dozens of crossbows.
Similarly, there is a large flag in the middle of the military formation. Under the word "Song", it says "Qilian Mountain Division", and on one side of the flagpole, it says "The First and Third Infantry Division of the Army of the Song Dynasty".
At this time, Li Yanqing was no longer angry, but calmed down and thought about the Song army's deployment and goals.
"How is the situation at the east gate and north gate?"
Li Yanqing did not go to these two places to check in person.
There was no time. After the roundabout, it was estimated that the Song army had begun to attack. He sent two adjutants on horseback to check.
Will report back soon.
"After staying behind, the east gate is full of cavalry, under the banner of the Suzaku Banner Jingsu First Division, with tens of thousands of cavalry."
"After staying behind, the north gate is also full of cavalry, also under the banner of the Suzaku Flag Jingsu 2nd Division. There are also tens of thousands of cavalry. They are separated by a distance of about two miles and form a battle formation."
Li Yanqing immediately understood the Song army's deployment.
"The main attack directions of the Song Army are the south gate, west gate, north and east, and are just supporting. Use cavalry to monitor and prevent our army from leaving the city from the north gate and east gate, and detour to attack the flanks of the Song Army's siege infantry."
"You are wise after staying here. You can see the Song army's deployment at a glance." The lieutenants flattered him quickly.
"It's strange." Li Yanqing laid out the Song army's deployment of besieging Liangzhou City in his mind, and after sorting through it, he suddenly discovered a problem, and it was a very serious problem.
"What happened after you stayed?" a close confidant asked quickly.
"The Song army is arrayed in such a neat and impressive formation. Does it look like they are going to attack the city?"
All the generals were experienced in the battlefield. After being reminded like this by Li Yanqing, they all suddenly came to their senses.
"Liu Hou is right. The large square formation of the Song Army, especially the four square formations with forest of spears, is very suitable for outdoor battles. To attack, first use crossbowmen to suppress it remotely, and then advance with forest of spears. Once
If we get close, who can stop us?"
The words of Lieutenant General A made everyone's minds involuntarily imagine.
I can't help but shudder when I think of the densely packed spears that are more than ten feet long. Whether you are holding a shield or wearing heavy armor, there is only one end when you face those forest-like spears, and you will be pierced into meat skewers.
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It can only be struck from a distance with a crossbow.
But they are also equipped with crossbowmen.
Moreover, the Song Army's crossbows were stronger than those of the Xia Army, especially the Divine Arm Crossbow. It had a long range and high lethality, so it was not advantageous to shoot at them, let alone attack the spear array.
Shooting with cavalry?
The range of the cavalry bow was originally closer than that of the infantry bow, let alone compared with the Song Army's Divine Arm Crossbow. Before it reached the shooting range, it was covered by the Song Army's Divine Arm Crossbow for several rounds.
"But can this phalanx attack the city?" Lieutenant General A then asked.
Yes, the new phalanx formed by the Song Army is really powerful when fighting outside the city. It can be used to attack the city. That's a joke.
"Maybe the Song army wants to use spears to pierce the wall of Liangzhou City." A general said jokingly.
The others laughed a few times, but they all suppressed it after being glared at by Li Yanqing.
You are stupid, Song Jun is not stupid!
And is now the time to joke? If we don’t figure out Song Jun’s intentions, we won’t know how he will die!
"After staying, my subordinates felt that the Song army's formation was used to hold the formation and deal with our attack." A general said hesitantly.
To deal with our attack? Are you kidding me? It is the Song Army who is attacking the city! We are the ones who are defending the city. To deal with our attack? Could it be that the Song Army set up this formation because they were worried that our army was repelling their siege?
Then, take advantage of the victory and pursue it?
It must be like this! This is in line with the weak Song Army's consistent style.
Everyone was talking about it, making Li Yanqing shake his head.
If it was a year ago, Li Yanqing would definitely believe it, but now, he can't believe it.
The Song army has already reached Liangzhou City, but it is still called weak?
"After staying here, generals, there is new movement in the Song Army!"
The officer responsible for observing the enemy's situation shouted.
Li Yanqing and the generals hurriedly ran out of the room in the tower, lay on the wall, and looked out.
