The profit and loss repeating crossbows are still being worked on, and it is estimated that it will take at least half a month to produce enough to defeat the enemy.
This means that Yan Liang needs to resist the attack of 40,000 Xiliang troops with less than 10,000 troops.
There is no choice but to die.
At that moment, Yan Liang ordered the generals to guard the camp, dig two trenches outside the camp, and set up three layers of antlers to make the entire camp impregnable.
At the same time, Yan Liang sent someone to inform Gan Ning in Wancheng, ordering him to stick to the city and not go out to fight.
When Yan Liang was seizing the time to build fortifications, the Xiliang armies that had just conquered Li County had already moved out in full force and were approaching Wancheng.
One day later, this mighty army finally appeared in the northwest of Wancheng.
In the early morning, Yan Liang stationed his horse at the camp gate, peering through the layers of antlers toward the northwest with his razor-sharp eyes.
Wuwuwu~~
The distant and hollow sound of the trumpet faintly reached my ears from the end of the sky, as if it came from hell.
Yan Liang looked far into the distance and saw a large red flag rising slowly from the hills to the northwest.
Among the big flags, a dazzling word "horse" is rolling in the wind.
Behind the banner, the endless black forest slowly emerged, the cold iron blades reflected the faint cold light, and the densely packed spears and halberds pointed directly at the sky, almost reflecting the cold in the dark sky.
Those were countless cavalry, the world-famous Xiliang Iron Cavalry.
Countless cavalrymen, boundless, like the tide of the dike.
Tens of thousands of Xiliang cavalry gathered from all directions and formed a black raging wave. Under the guidance of the horse-shaped flag, they rolled down from the hills and rolled in.
Facing the fiercely approaching enemy, the expressions of the soldiers on the left and right all changed slightly, and they began to breathe heavily and nervously.
Even though Yan Liang's face was as firm as iron, a chill ran through his heart. He subconsciously tightened his armor and held the knife handle in his hand tighter.
The Xiliang army did not just try to win with numerical superiority and brute force as he imagined.
These enemies who came from afar did not attack Wancheng directly. Instead, they surrounded the city with some troops and horses, and launched the first attack on their own camp with the main force.
"First break the horns, and then attack the city. It seems that there are experts in the Xiliang army. Looking at the flag, could it be Ma Chao who is leading the army?"
Thinking of Ma Chao's name, memories quickly rolled out of Yan Liang's mind.
Jin Ma Chao, the Lion of Xiliang, killed Cao Cao in the battle of Weishui, and almost died. Looking at the princes in the world, how many people can force Cao Cao into such a mess.
This man's martial arts skills were even said by Cao Cao to be comparable to Lu Bu's.
Ma Chao is a powerful character who is more difficult to deal with than his father Ma Teng.
While thinking, in the enemy formation on the opposite side, the rumble of drums suddenly sounded like muffled thunder, and the distant sound of horns burst out with a strong murderous aura.
Yan Liang knew that the enemy's most violent attack was about to begin.
Looking around, the soldiers all looked uneasy, and many of them were even trembling.
Even though this group of subordinates had experienced hundreds of battles, it was difficult to restrain the fear in their hearts when facing the world-famous Xiliang Iron Cavalry.
What's more, the enemy is several times larger than us and has every advantage.
On the verge of battle, morale is low, so how can we fight.
Yan Liang frowned and shouted loudly: "You who follow me, Yan Liang, have never been defeated. Although there are many thieves, there is nothing to fear! If you are a man, show your blood and follow me to fight to the death to meet the enemy!"
In the thunderous shouts, hunting pride and murderous aura burst out, and the loud sound actually drowned out the enemy's horn sound, and all the soldiers on the left and right heard it.
The uneasy mood of the Yan family's soldiers was immediately dispelled by Yan Liang's roar.
On those young faces, confidence and fighting spirit are reuniting.
Yes, since we followed General Yan, we have never fought against any powerful enemy, and we have never been defeated.
Pairs of eyes looked at Yan Liang, that majestic body like an iron tower, and his absolutely confident eyes gave them the courage to fight bloody battles.
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
Angry roars erupted like a volcano, spreading from near to far, spreading in all directions.
In just a moment, the entire camp, with thousands of soldiers waving their weapons, shouted in unison to kill.
The fearless killing sound shook the surrounding areas, causing the oncoming enemies to change their expressions.
In the Xiliang army formation, under a bright red banner, Ma Chao, who was dressed in white armor, had his eyes slightly focused, and a strange color flashed in his eyes, as if he was surprised by the high morale of the weak enemy.
However, that surprise only lasted for a moment, and that stern face was once again occupied by pride and disdain.
Yan Liang, today I will let you see my reputation as Ma Chao.
Ma Chao, who was proud in his heart, made a move with his silver spear and said loudly: "General Li, I order you to lead your troops and attack from the front immediately."
The "General Li" whom Ma Chao calls "General Li" is none other than Li Kan, one of the five princes.
Li Kan did not follow the order, but he had some reasons: "General Meng Qi, I see that the enemy camp is heavily antlered and well-defended. I'm afraid it will be difficult to break through with just five thousand of our troops."
Among the five Xiliang coalition forces in this battle, Ma Chao had 20,000 troops, and the other western princes each had 5,000 to 10,000 troops. Li Kan was the weaker one among the five, with only 5,000 troops.
"General Li, your army is the most courageous in our Xiliang army. Five thousand soldiers and horses are enough to break through the enemy camp. Why, is it possible that General Li is afraid of Yan Liang?"
Ma Chao praised Li Kan a few words.
However, Li Kan said modestly: "General Meng Qi has been commended. If we talk about bravery, with you, General Shenwei Tian, Li Kan would not dare to call him brave. I think it is best for General Meng Qi to take the lead."
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Li Kan is not an idiot. Although he is called Ma Chao's subordinate in this campaign, how can he be willing to sacrifice his own soldiers?
When Ma Chao heard this, he couldn't help but became furious and said sternly: "I am the commander-in-chief of the three armies. If I go into battle in person, who will take command? General Li, you are trying to shirk your orders like this, are you trying to disobey orders?"
In anger, Ma Chaoxing's eyes opened angrily, his fingers holding the gun made a faint sound, and his hunting aura burst out.
Li Kan was intimidated by Ma Chao's power and was shocked all over.
Li Kan was naturally afraid of Ma Chao's strong martial arts. Moreover, Ma Chao's troops were far superior to his own. This time he was ordered by the court to command the coalition forces. Although Li Kan wanted to do so, he did not dare to do so at this time.
Resist orders.
In desperation, Li Kan had no choice but to turn his horse and look at the headquarters and leave.
Five thousand cavalry slowly came out of the formation and began to advance towards the front of the enemy camp.
Seeing that Li Kan had to obey the order, a sly smile flashed across Ma Chao's lips, and he shouted loudly: "Why don't you beat the drum to cheer for General Li?"
At the command, the rumble of war drums soared into the sky, and tens of thousands of Xiliang knights who swept through the formation cheered in unison.
Amidst the loud shouts of killing, five thousand Xiliang cavalry burst out, like a rolling flood, rushing across the fields and rushing towards the camp.
In the camp, Yan Liang, who was stationed on horseback, saw such a large-scale cavalry attack for the first time.
He could even feel the ground beneath his feet shaking faintly. The sound of horse hooves trampling on the ground, the enemy's shouts of death, and the chaotic sound of war drums pierced his eardrums.
Yan Liang clenched the knife tightly, his eyes filled with determination, and he secretly gritted his teeth:
"Come on, Xiliang Army, let me, Yan Liang, see what you are capable of!"
