"Boulder cannon?" Lu Guang's eyes lit up. When he captured Qiuci earlier, Lu Guang attached great importance to this weapon of mass destruction. It can be said that the reason why Duan Ye was able to transform from an ordinary staff officer to a unique confidant today
, the foundation was still such a sharp weapon for Lu Guang. Later, when he fought with the Western Region Allied Forces, he mainly fought in the field, so naturally there was no need for that thing. Moreover, it was heavy and difficult to carry. Now it is being dragged by the main force in the rear team, so Lu Guang did not think about it.
stand up.
However, that thing can't quench the thirst from far away. Lu Guang glanced at Duan Ye hesitantly.
Duan Ye said with a smile: "Jie Xia, in fact, when designing the huge stone cannon, for the sake of convenience, Xiaguan specifically adopted standardized operations. The so-called standard means that every huge stone cannon is exactly the same and has unified specifications.
, a unified system, and the drawings have always been archived. The only things needed are wood, iron hooks, ropes, etc., these items are available in the army, and the gunners of the former Boulder Artillery Team are now under the command of Duan Ye.
, If the emperor agrees, Duan Ye will use the Jiuquan army to build a huge stone cannon, which can be completed in 10 days."
"Oh?" Lu Guang was surprised and happy, "You mean it will only take 10 days?"
"There is no joke in the army, Duan Ye is willing to issue a military order!"
"Okay!" Lu Guang was overjoyed. "You can use all the necessary supplies. Lu Zuan, if Duan Canjun needs anything, you will be responsible for coordinating with the quartermaster and Neidu Zhilang to ensure that everything goes smoothly."
"My child obeys!"
"Duan Ye, if you have any other requests, feel free to ask. Hahahaha, let's form your Jiuquan Army. I didn't expect it to come in handy when we attack Jiuquan. This is really God's will!"
"Actually, it's not complicated." Duan Ye said with a sinister smile, "If we suddenly attack Jiuquan, we won't be able to defeat it. However, we have to find something for Mr. Song Hao to do, right? Song Hao is both civil and military.
, does have merit, but this person has a weakness, which is his suspicion! Why don’t we take advantage of his suspicion? "
Lu Guang was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that everyone was an old veteran, so it was easy to understand, so the whole room burst into laughter.
Although Jiuquan is located deep in the desert, the snow water of the Qilian Mountains nourishes this fertile land day and night, making Jiuquan rich in products and densely populated. In addition, after the Eight Kings Rebellion in the Central Plains, celebrities from all over the country looked to Hexi to avoid disaster, and many people
So we stopped in Jiuquan. In addition, Jiuquan is also an important town in Hexi. The stationing of troops will naturally drive the development of related industries. Therefore, Jiuquan is now Guzang, the third largest county in Hexi after Zhangye.
Today's prefect, Song Hao, is an upright and honest official, but not rigid. He actively develops water conservancy and irrigation, diverts water from the Shule River to irrigate a large amount of farmland, and actively provides convenience for merchants. Moreover, Song Hao is also good at dancing, and has a good reputation with Jiuquan City.
The relationship between the wealthy families of the past generations has also been well managed, and some of their illegal behaviors have been effectively restrained. Generally speaking, Jiuquan now does not pick up things on the road, does not close its doors at night, and looks peaceful. More than 100,000 people in the city call Song Hao Song Qingtian.
Now, Song Qingtian said, you were living a good life, but a great general and governor of the imperial court wanted to rebel. Rebellion was nothing more than rebellion. He also wanted to take away everything from you and attack the people who provided him with a lot of food, grass and supplies.
Jiuquan City!
As a result, the people in the city were angry. This was betrayal. In their view, Lu Guang's behavior betrayed His Majesty the King of Heaven, betrayed the people of the Central Plains, and betrayed them!
They were living a good life. If there were no exceptions and Mr. Song Hao continued to work, they would feel that their lives were prosperous and promising. However, now that someone comes to attack their city, they will have trouble with them! They will not be able to get along with them at all.
Don’t hesitate to pick up your sword and gun to defend your homeland!
Lord Song refused the envoy who persuaded him to surrender, hung his head on the top of the city in public display, and sent people to recover his wife and two children who were visiting relatives in Guzang. He also stated that the whole family would live and die with Jiuquan City!
This move caused many young men to bite their fingers and write letters in blood and immediately join the army. The entire Jiuquan City also became united in their hatred of the enemy. They believed that the arrogant Lu Thief would be severely damaged under Jiuquan City.
Soon, it came. Lu Guang's army left Dunhuang, passed through Jinchang, and soon headed for Wa Zexia Village, which is twenty miles west of Jiuquan City. However, since Song Hao received the news, he had already ordered that all troops within 30 miles of Jiuquan City should
The walls were fortified and the fields were cleared, all the people moved into the city, all the vegetation was completely burned, and all the wells were filled up. The purpose was just to make the enemy soldiers die of thirst and starvation here.
Of course, if such a policy continues to be implemented, there will be great resistance, but Song Hao's prestige is there, and he guarantees that after the victory, he will use the spoils of war to pay compensation. Moreover, crops can be planted again, homes can be rebuilt, and everything can be done if the enemy is defeated.
have.
In addition, Song Hao immediately sent people back to Guzang to request reinforcements, but he also made it clear that Jiuquan City could still support it for at least one month, so Guzang did not need to worry. Reinforcements must be sent, but they must not be hit by the enemy's encirclement.
On the other hand, he personally put on his armor, stood on the top of the city, and encouraged the soldiers.
The sun had just risen, smoke and dust began to rise in the distance, and the earth began to tremble. Lu Guang's army was coming!
The alarm bell at the top of the city rang. The soldiers who were taking a rest immediately picked up their swords and guns and ran quickly to their posts. Song Hao, who was personally supervising the battle, immediately concentrated on looking ahead steadily.
In front was an army of about 5,000 people, a mixture of infantry and cavalry. They were obviously prepared for both. The infantry attacked the city, while the cavalry attacked the defenders who might leave the city. However, Song Hao was surprised to find that the infantry attacking the city were actually connected to the ladder.
, they didn’t even bring the most basic siege equipment such as charging cars. Do you want to siege the city with just these people?
The people on the city were already in full formation, but the army below the city was loose and unorganized. They still needed to be commanded by the captains with whips, and then the infantry lined up in a square formation, holding up their spears, and the crossbowmen.
It was only then that the bow was fully drawn and ready.
At this time, Jiang Fei, who was in armor, under the protection of his shield bearer, rode his horse to the bottom of the city. He looked at Song Hao at the top of the city and said loudly: "Prefect of Song Dynasty, we have been apart for nearly three years, and now the prefect
You are so majestic and your demeanor is even better than before. Are you okay?"
However, Song Hao did not answer him at all, but said loudly to the archers beside him: "Rebellious officials and traitors will be punished when they are found! Archers, shoot this traitor to death for me!"
The archers listened to the order and fired a volley, but Jiang Fei, who had been prepared, laughed and retreated under the protection of the shield man, completely unscathed. At the same time, the archers below the city also began to release arrows to suppress the firepower at the top of the city. The first round of volleys
After the shooting was completed, there were very few casualties on both sides.