Of course, such a boost in morale was only short-lived. Soon, the soldiers discovered that the casualties of more than a thousand people were nothing to the densely packed enemies outside the pass. The Turks who were rushing at the front had already reached the city wall. There were more than 20 burly Turkic men among them who suddenly picked up the big bows in their hands. They bent the bows and nocked arrows. They aimed towards the gate and shot the arrows directly. They were different from the short arrows of other Turks. The arrow is much longer and thicker than ordinary arrows. There is also a long rope attached to the tail of the arrow.
When he saw these Turkic archers, Sima Dekan, the general of Hu Ben Lang who was directing the soldiers to fight on the city top, immediately shouted loudly: "Here it comes again. Here it comes again. Shoot under the city wall. Shoot under the city wall." Sima Dekan As soon as Kan shouted, hundreds of archers from the Royal Forest Army poked their heads out and shot at the more than 20 Turks under the city wall, braving the short arrows flying from outside the pass.
These imperial archers were all sharpshooters. The more than 20 Turks were immediately shot into a hornet's nest. Unfortunately, it was a step too late. Those special arrows had already left the string and headed straight for the city. When I came, I heard several clanging sounds. Those arrows had already penetrated deeply into the city wall. However, they landed at the bottom of the city wall.
Of course, this is not because the Turks shot wrongly. After the arrows were deeply inserted into the city wall, the ropes were also driven by the arrows and hung up on the city wall, becoming passages leading to the city head. The Turks were not good at attacking the city. .So it was impossible to build a strong ladder to climb the city wall. But there were smart people among the Turks. So they came up with this method. In the past few days, the Turks used this method to attack the city. At first, the Turks shot the rope directly up to the top of the city, but it was easily cut off by the guards on the top of the city. So this time the Turks learned a lesson and shot the rope down below the city, making the guards think. It can't be chopped down.
Seeing that the rope was firmly erected, the Turks under the city wall began to climb along the rope. Behind them, there were comrades who were using arrows to cover them. Naturally, they braved countless arrows to climb up. Climb. Sima De, who was in charge of commanding the side of the female wall, inspected it. Naturally, he was anxious. After the Turks used this move to rush to the top of the city for the first time, it posed a great threat to the defenders at the top of the city. .The Turks even almost broke through the door. So Sima Dekan knew that he must not let these Turks rush up. Immediately, Sima Dekan shouted to the soldiers of the Royal Forest Army on the left and right: "Prepare stones. Throw them at me. Give them to me." Come on, Major General, let the archers help."
"Here we come." Before Sima Dekan could finish his words, Lai Hong brought hundreds more archers forward. They leaned against the female wall and shot outwards. The arrows headed down the city wall like a violent storm. Pouring. Those Turkic soldiers climbing on the rope were not equipped with any decent armor. They had to use their hands and feet to climb on the rope. There was no way to block the arrows and stones. They could only be hit by arrows one by one. Arrows and rocks hit his head and shoulders. With a scream, he fell from the rope.
However, the Turks outside the pass also responded. There were nearly ten times more short arrows than at the top of the city. They flew towards the top of the city crazily. Both the archers and the imperial guards who raised their shields were also hit one after another. The arrows fell to the ground. Several people were hit directly on the forehead. Their bodies tilted and they fell directly from the top of the city to outside the pass.
"Ah, damn it." Sima Dekan suddenly exclaimed, but his right arm was hit by a short arrow. The sharp short arrow directly penetrated his arm. For a moment, blood flowed like a drop. When the soldiers guarding Sima Dekan saw it, they also surrounded him one after another. They protected Sima Dekan and rescued him in time.
"Damn it." When he saw Sima Dekan hit an arrow, Lai Hong, who was directing the archers to counterattack, also cursed. He directly took over Sima Dekan's command and shouted to the soldiers on the left and right: "No. Stop. Continue the attack. Drive these sons of bitches off."
"Drink." All the soldiers shouted in unison. The strength of their men was also stronger. After these days of fighting, they all knew that if the Turks were to attack the city, no one would be able to survive.
A soldier just raised his hand and was hit directly in the chest by a short arrow. The soldier's body trembled, but he still gritted his teeth and roared. He threw the stone down. He saw the stone with his own eyes. He knocked down three Turks one after another. Then he grinned and fell down with a smile. Next to him, another soldier was celebrating his victory after throwing stones. However, he was killed by a gun. The short arrow shot through the throat. There was still a proud smile on his face, but he fell on the battlefield forever.
"Damn it." The tragedy on the battlefield far exceeded Laihong's imagination. Laihong watched his men die one by one. But he still couldn't suppress the Turks' attack. On the city wall, almost half of them The wall was already densely covered with Turkic figures. If this continues, it will be a matter of time before the Turks attack the city. Laihong shouted angrily, turned his head and shouted behind him: "Hurry up. "Hurry up and put some boiling oil on it. Let me burn these Turkic dogs."
"Hong'er, don't be reckless." Lai Hong had just finished. An angry shout came again. But it was Lai Hu'er, a veteran who had been sitting at the back, who was guarding him. He saw Lai Hu'er standing on the high platform. Although his beard and hair were all white. .But the anger on his face was still the same as before. Lai Huer glared at Lai Hong and shouted: "As a general, you need to keep calm at all times. How have I taught you these years? You don't use boiling oil now. At this time, don’t mess up your position.”
What Lai Hu'er said was so loud that it spread throughout the entire battlefield. Not only Lai Hong, but other soldiers also heard it clearly. All the soldiers were inspired by Lai Hu'er's words. The morale of Lai Hong was quickly revived. Lai Hong and other generals also returned to their usual calmness. At least, they were not as disordered as before. It only took a few words to see Lai Hu'er to stabilize the morale of the army. Lai Hu'er Fan Zigai, who was beside him, couldn't help but praise: "The old general is really powerful. He really deserves to be the first general of the Sui Dynasty."
"Master Fan is so complimentary." Regarding Fan Zigai's praise, Lai Hu'er didn't even show a smile. Instead, he still had an indifferent expression. He nodded first, and then said to Fan Zigai: "Master Fan "Your Excellency, I will be responsible for delivering the supplies needed at the top of the city in a timely manner. I see that the arrows on the top of the city are not enough."
Fan Zigai was stunned at first, but soon he understood that coming to protect his children was arranging a task for himself. Although Fan Zigai was a scholar, he was not a timid and timid scholar. He was decisive in killing. When Yang Xuangan rebelled, Fan Zigai stayed in the eastern capital. In order to frighten those people in the city who wanted to surrender to the thieves, Fan Zigai went on a killing spree in Luoyang, killing more than ten thousand people. He scared not a single defender in Luoyang City. Dare to think of him, fight bravely against the thieves, and then wait for the reinforcements to protect the children. If Yang Xuangan's rebellion was defeated in the battle of Luoyang, then Yang Xuangan can be said to have been defeated by Fan Zigai.
It is precisely because Fan Zigai is also such a civil servant who dares to kill people and has killed people. So after hearing the arrangement of Lai Huer, Fan Zigai not only did not feel worried or scared, but instead had a look of excitement on his face. He clasped his fists at Lai Huer. He shouted: "Don't worry, old general. Leave this matter to me." After saying that, Fan Zigai took more than 300 people with him and rushed directly towards the pass.
Fan Zigai had just left. Another sergeant ran quickly from the pass to the top of the city. He took a look at the situation on the top of the city. Especially after seeing that there was only one person on the high platform to protect the children, the sergeant immediately rushed to the top of the city. He just ran up to Lai Huer, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and shouted: "I'm reporting to the old general. Your Majesty has already written a letter. Please ask the old general to send someone to break out."
"Well." Just now, Lai Hu'er heard Xiao Yu's proposal to the emperor. Lai Hu'er didn't have any objections to this plan. He frowned and glanced around the city. Finally he shouted: "It's all right. .You take five hundred imperial guardsmen and ride on fast horses to prepare for a breakout."
He heard the shouts of the guardian. Soon, a brown-armored young man covered in blood rushed out from among the soldiers. The Turks hadn't rushed up yet. The blood on this young man's body was either his own. Either he belongs to his comrades in arms. But judging from his energetic appearance, it is more likely that he is his comrades in arms. This young general is the third son of Lai Guardian. He is also known as the youngest son of Lai Guardian. A brave warrior general. Come and rectify.
There are five sons and three daughters under Lai Hu'er's knees. The eldest son Lai Kai and the second son Lai Hong. The third son Lai Zheng is the sixth, so Lai Zheng is also called Liulang. As for the remaining two He has a son, but he is very young. He is not yet a minor, so he still stays at home in Dongdu.
The three sons who came to protect the children are all already in the army. The eldest son, Laikai, has now followed his father's example and became a Sanqi Lang. He is currently fighting the chaos in Jiangdong. The second son and the third son are all here to protect the children's own account. The next one is a general. Each of these three sons is more brave than the last. Lai Hong has already shown his strength in last year's battle to conquer the east. Although Lai Zheng is also famous for his bravery in the army, he has not been tested by the war. The generals were also a little surprised that Lai Hu'er specially brought some advice to prepare for such an extremely dangerous task such as a breakout. However, it seemed that Hu'er's expression was full of confidence. Naturally, they didn't have much to say.
And looking back, after listening to the order to protect the children, he raised his head and wiped his face with his hand to wipe away the blood stains, revealing a face that was still a little young. He grinned and smiled. Hu'er cupped his fists and shouted: "The last general takes orders."