Outside the city, more than 20,000 Xianbei troops from various tribes under the command of Zhi Jianluo Luo had already set up a siege formation. While summoning all the tribes to come and join together, the Xianbei tribesmen who arrived first were not idle. They cut down trees and created inconveniences. There are few simple siege equipment such as chariots and ladders. Compared with the Huns who once roamed the grasslands, they can make some siege equipment invented by the Han people. The civilization and technology of the Xianbei people who built iron cavalry are obviously further advanced.
Zhi Jian Luo Luo is a tall man. He is holding a machete and riding a horse in front of the battle. He is less than fifty years old. Although the silver hair between his temples and the ravines on his face prove that he is no longer young, his eyes still remain. Sharp as an eagle.
More than ten years ago, he was already the commander-in-chief of western Xianbei and the most brave and skilled tiger under Tan Shihuai. More than 20 Xianbei tribes west of Shanggu were led by him. There were tens of thousands of brave and tough people in the tribe.
In addition to him, there was another Rilu Demo known as the Fox of Xianbei. This time Rilu Demo led three thousand cavalry to pretend to attack Yanmen. He pinned Qu Yi to Yanmen and was unable to move even half a step. Most of them were They were handed over to the leadership of Zhi Jian Luo Luo, hoping to break through the Baishi Pass in one fell swoop and enter the Han territory.
In addition, there is also the Western Marshal Yan Li You who has not come yet because of the long journey. The troops and horses of the three Marshals are gathered together, with more than 30,000 elite cavalry.
After setting the key, Luo Chuo's sword came out of the battle until it was closed. He looked so powerful. He closed it with one finger of his long sword. He shouted loudly: "Listen to the Han dogs guarding the gate. I don't need to say any more nonsense. Those who know the truth should behave. Switch and surrender. Let my army pass. Otherwise, watch out for the dog's head around your neck."
Qin Ting cursed loudly: "Damn you, that Xianbei bastard. If you have the guts, just let your horse come over. I'll see if I don't nail a few transparent holes in your body."
He put the key down and looked at it. His face was uncertain. After a while, he galloped back to the main formation. He reined in the rapidly galloping war horse. The war horse stood up with its hooves raised. He stood in front of the formation. His posture was majestic. Order. People's blood boils.
"Ho... ha." Zhi Keyian Luo Luo roared.
"Ho... ha." Twenty thousand Xianbei cavalry responded excitedly, the sound was like thunder.
"Ho... ha."
"Ho... ha..."
There were three such exchanges. Tens of thousands of Xianbei cavalry roared in unison. More than 20,000 people shouted in unison. The sound was like a mountain collapsing and the earth cracking. It was overwhelming.
The Xianbei cavalry is worthy of being the hegemon across the grasslands and deserts. But this domineering power is much higher than that of the Southern Xiongnu and Wuhuan.
After three blasts, the Xianbei cavalrymen in Guanxia were already boiling with enthusiasm and their eyes were wild. Looking at Guancheng in front of them was like a pack of wolves seeing a delicious prey. On the other hand, the guards on the city had already turned pale with shock and their bodies were shaking like a sieve.
Qin Ting was secretly frightened. Most of the more than 300 soldiers under his command were auxiliary soldiers. Some of them were just ordinary people who had just thrown away their hoes. These young people who had never seen blood in a battle were already dead before the fight started. I'm scared to death. I'm afraid I won't know how much of my normal combat power I can exert later.
"Hahaha..." Seeing the frightened faces on the top of the city, Zhijian Luoluo's face flushed with excitement. The happiest thing in his life was to see the desperate and frightened people who were dying. Face. Now, there is this restlessness in his heart again.
"My brave warriors of Great Xianbei, this is the last pass that prevents us from obtaining wealth. Fight through the pass. Countless gold and silver treasures are waiting for your soldiers. Those thin-skinned and white-fleshed Central Plains women are free for you to ravage. Those sweet You can enjoy the fine wines. If you go in, you can have it all. Now, can you still wait?"
"Ouch, ouch, ouch..." More than 20,000 Xianbei cavalry did not answer. Instead, they responded with greedy and wild howls.
Luo Luo pointed his sword at the key and shouted: "Okay. Go in. Kill all their men. Steal all their women and property. Warriors of Da Xianbei, come to me..."
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.." Thousands of Xiongnu cavalry roared and rushed under the city wall. The ones on the wall who were first suppressed by a dense rain of arrows could hardly lift their heads. There were also thousands of Xianbei cavalry who abandoned their horses and marched. The war promoters mounted hundreds of ladders and rushed towards Guancheng.
Looking at such a pass guarded by only a few hundred soldiers, a cruel smile appeared on Zhijian Luoluo's lips. A mere few hundred Han troops could not withstand the attack of the Xianbei warriors. This concern must fall into his own hands...
It is impossible not to be afraid of this kind of scene. Who would want to die if he could live? Qin Ting, who had fought several battles, couldn't help but tremble in his calves, not to mention the auxiliary soldiers under him who had never seen blood.
But there is no point in escaping if you are afraid of returning. A group of two-legged infantry can't outrun the Xianbei cavalry, everyone has a horse. They will most likely be chased by cats and mice and beaten to death.
The guards were all registered military households. The Hebei Army had strict orders. If they fled the battle without orders, they would be killed without mercy. The young ones would also be kicked out of the military, their land confiscated and deported. Compared with being caught as a deserter, they would be beheaded. The humiliation suffered by their families made them unable to retreat.
So it's about death. It's better to work hard to get a pension and glory for the family.
"If you fight with these bastards, you will die. Think about your wives, children, old and young. Killing one is enough. Kill two to earn one." Qin Ting roared, stood up and shot an arrow. He was immediately killed. An arrow flew from the city and hit his chest. But he ignored it. He pulled out the arrow, put it on the bowstring and shot another arrow.
Encouraged by Qin Ting, or reminded, everyone's courage recovered slightly. Although their movements were still a little stiff, they finally started to counterattack the Xianbei people's attack.
The Xianbei people are indeed a people who are good at riding and shooting. The archers stood thirty or fifty steps away from the city. Relying on the shield array and arrow-blocking carts, they were able to suppress the long-range attack at the top of the city. There was protection from the battlements. But as long as A Han army showed its head. The arrows went directly to the face and throat. They would either miss the target or miss. Once they were hit, they would be dead.
In less than a moment, the defenders suffered dozens of casualties. The Xianbei people who attacked the city suffered fewer casualties than the defenders.
However, after breaking through the psychological barrier, the defenders' minds and movements were no longer rigid. Seeing that the siege troops could not be suppressed by the crossfire, Qin Ting directly ordered his troops to lie behind the battlements. Sagi, who had thick legs, was pushed up to the top of the city.
Although they didn't know where Xianbei would attack from beforehand, since they received the news that Xianbei was invading, the defenders at Baishikou still prepared enough rolling wood and stones. These things are definitely enough for the Xianbei below to drink a pot higher than you.
Hiding behind the battlements, Qin Ting lowered his voice and shouted: "Get closer. Get closer before you attack. Lao Cheng. First, take a group of brothers down to seal the door with wood and rocks. Don't let them rush in through the pass." Although Uncle Du was pale with fright, he gritted his teeth and led a group of soldiers down the pass. Qin Ting watched the Xianbei people step by step closer to the city through the lookout hole without blinking.