"Mr. Wenyan, please report back to the lord. We have advanced to the middle of the mountain. We can rush forward in a hurry... Huh?" Looking at the blurry shadow of Mount Chi, Qi Cheng suppressed his excitement and reported in a low voice to Wang Yu who came to ask about the situation of the battle.
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Just halfway through speaking, he noticed a flash of fire on the top of the mountain. At first glance, he thought it was an illusion. He rubbed his eyes and looked again, and saw the flash of fire on the top of the mountain, divided into dozens of strands, suddenly rose up, and drew out
A bright curve, like a shooting star, fell towards the middle of the mountain.
"Is it a torch?" All the generals were surprised.
"What do the people of Qingzhou want to do? Fire attack? Now that the vegetation is withered, how can we light a fire? The torch will be extinguished if it falls to the ground."
"It's a pity. If I had known earlier, I should have sent some archers up there and shot a few of the enemy soldiers while they were throwing torches."
While everyone was talking, Qi Cheng's expression suddenly changed and he shouted: "No, something is wrong! It's not a fire attack, they are going to use this thing for lighting!"
No one raised any questions because it was too late. After the fire balls landed on the ground, there was no sign of extinguishing at all. The flames were seen leaping and rolling, illuminating a large shadow from the darkness.
Before the Yanzhou Army could make corresponding countermeasures, the archers on the mountain had launched another offensive. With the fire as the center, the arrows screamed and they accurately pounced on the illuminated figures. There were screams, screams, and shouts.
The killing sounds sounded almost simultaneously.
"Quickly, put out the fire!"
"Ah! I've been hit by an arrow, help!"
"Ignore the fire, rush forward with all your strength, and fight them...ah!"
We had all our plans, but we didn't achieve any of our goals.
The closer you are to the fire, the more likely you are to be targeted by the arrows. And for some unknown reason, the fire not only did not go out after it landed, but also bounced off the ground and flew around like an oversized firefly.
generally.
It's difficult to get close, and the danger is great when you get close. How easy is it to put out the fire?
Those who were looking forward to rescue after being hit by an arrow can only be disappointed. Everyone is too busy to take care of themselves, so where is there any room to help others?
As for those brave soldiers who tried to fight for their lives, they were often hit by arrows before they finished speaking, whether they were under the light of fire or in the dark.
The accuracy and density of the Qingzhou Army's long-range strikes were astonishing, far beyond the imagination of the Yanzhou generals. Officers with commanding backgrounds and warriors shouting for fierce battles were all targets of precise strikes, and they were shot before they could finish a sentence.
Unfortunately, not only was it unable to boost morale and restore order, it actually caused chaos to spread even faster.
The vanguard troops attacking the mountain struggled in the firelight and kept wailing. At first, they were a mixture of various sounds. As time went by, only low moans gradually remained.
Those who were lucky enough to escape escaped, and the remaining wounded soldiers were probably close to death, so there was nothing to worry about.
At the foot of the mountain, it was silent.
The generals were stunned, but the soldiers were relatively sober, but no one was enthusiastic about going up the mountain for reinforcements, and no one was willing to remind others. The enemies on the mountain were too terrifying. Those who went up were not attacking, but being massacred!
The generals have been emphasizing that the number of enemy troops is small and there are even fewer sharp archers to boost morale. The soldiers were skeptical at first, but now no one believes it at all.
You know, the enemy troops just fired their bows from three sides, killing all the soldiers and horses that were on board first! The ones who kept silent might still be able to escape with their lives, but the officers who raised their voices and gave orders
, without exception, they were shot through the heart by an arrow as soon as they opened their mouths. Is this a coincidence? Of course not, the soldiers all knew full well that this was a purposeful sniper kill by the enemy!
The accuracy of the arrows being fired without missing a beat, the efficiency without missing a beat, the incredible equipment... the quality of the Qingzhou Army in night fighting completely frightened the people of Yanzhou.
Against the backdrop of a crescent moon, the dark figure of Mount Zi is like the legendary gate to hell. As long as you step forward, you will be doomed and will never be reincarnated!
"Is this...defeated?" After a long while, Wang Yu finally woke up from the shock and asked Qi Cheng blankly: "Qi Xiaowei, in your opinion, can our army still fight?"
"..." Qi Cheng opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer.
Of course he was unwilling to admit defeat, but the current situation was already very clear. The Qingzhou Army was well prepared and came with a force that was extremely good at night fighting. In addition to shooting skills, just looking at the methods used by the Qingzhou Army just now,
We know how well prepared they are for the night battle.
Most of the lighting objects stopped halfway up the mountain, but there were also quite a few that rolled directly down the mountain. Qi Cheng saw this and ordered his guards to pick them up.
The object was indeed not a torch, but a ball made of rattan. The rattans were criss-crossed with many longan-sized holes, and fire starters were placed inside. The fire starters were burnt, and the exact shape could not be seen.
It looks like it, but judging from the smell left behind, it should be something mixed with oil to burn and make it shine.
The principle is very simple. The outer takraw ball protects the burning material inside without preventing the light from shining through. In addition, this thing is not easy to be damaged. The toughness of the rattan is very strong, and after being woven into a ball, it is even stronger.
Qi Cheng tried it and found that it was quite difficult to destroy this thing with just a second thought, whether he kicked it or chopped it with a knife.
"The enemy's archers are much more than expected. From the general's perspective, either the enemy's archers are all archers, with half of them being sharpshooters; or the enemy has backup..." Under the gaze of all the generals,
Underneath, Qi Cheng felt a mountain of pressure.
It is easy to continue to ask for war. Just open your mouth and you can please the lord. However, as soon as you say this, you will offend all the generals. Not to mention whether you can command them to fight, whether you will be stabbed in the dark is another matter.
, this month is dark and windy, isn’t it the perfect time to stab someone in the dark?
He said with a bitter look on his face: "The general is scared, but if we want to capture this mountain now, it may be difficult to climb to the sky. If we can wait until dawn, then..."
"What do you think?" Wang Yu didn't answer and turned to others.
As the saying goes, the law does not punish the generals. If Qi Cheng takes the lead, the generals will naturally not be afraid to echo his opinions. Even if it offends the lord, it is better than going up the mountain to die!
Didn't you see? Qingzhou's sharp archers specifically look for officers to attack, follow the sound of the string, and shoot accurately. If you want to avoid it, you have to not speak or raise fire. But now is a night battle, how can you command without speaking?
Nothing has happened yet. The troops attacking the mountain have lost nearly a thousand troops. When the attack is over, many people will not necessarily die. It’s just a matter of sooner or later. Why not wait until dawn?
Wang Yu still did not express his position, nodded, and turned around, leaving the generals looking at each other in confusion.
Not long after, someone came down from the city tower again. This time it was no longer Wang Yu, but the order he conveyed made the generals heave a long sigh of relief.
"Surround Mount Chi and not allow any enemy soldiers to escape. After daybreak, the entire army will attack the mountain and be sure to kill all the invading enemies!"
"Here!" The generals agreed loudly, and then gathered around Qi Cheng, ready to discuss who would go to sleep and who would be on duty.
There must be no shortage of people on duty. The enemy's purpose is not yet known. Who knows whether they will suddenly kill them? The Lord's order to surround the mountain should be to prevent this. Why must all enemy soldiers be wiped out? It's just a matter of scene.
The two options of standing guard and withdrawing troops back to camp have their own pros and cons. Standing on guard duty is more difficult and involves certain risks. However, when the attack on the mountain starts after dawn, you don't need to be a vanguard. Maybe you can just not participate at all.
After daybreak, the enemy will not be so scary, but it does not mean that it has become a lump of clay. There is no doubt that those who attack the mountain first will suffer heavy losses. Although rewards are good, they must be given with life.
, If you can’t save your life, everything is in vain.
They had different thoughts and different choices. After a long time of fussing, they finally came up with a plan. Each of the four captains led a battalion of soldiers and horses, each guarding a direction. The others returned to camp to rest and prepare to fight again after dawn.
Moving the troops and returning to the camp was a lot of trouble. After the decoration was completed, even the lights on the tower were turned off. The celebrities liked nightlife, but they were not uninhibited. After all, partying all night long was not the norm.
Under the night, only the sound of the surging water of the Yellow River was heard, and Chiping City finally returned to tranquility.
However, this calm only lasted a short time.
"Dong dong dong dong!" A burst of passionate and rapid drumbeats suddenly exploded, and the Yanzhou soldiers who had just closed their eyes were suddenly startled.
"What's going on?"
"Who's playing the drums?"
"An enemy is coming again? God, I can't let anyone survive!"
"Calm down, calm down, don't mess up! It's the enemies on the mountain who are beating the drums. These bad guys deliberately prevent us from sleeping well. Brothers, don't pay attention to them, continue to rest, and deal with them after daybreak!"
The chaos came and subsided quickly. Although there were no famous generals in the Yanzhou army, they would not be suppressed by such small means. The generals quickly understood the situation and conveyed it to the entire army. The soldiers returned cursing
In the barracks, I vowed to give the enemy a good look after dawn.
The impact of the drums quickly disappeared, but the Qingzhou Army's tricks were not over yet. The drums stopped, and then there was another howl.
"What's going on?"
"I can't beat the drum, so I can't open my mouth to shout? Oh, that's not right! Those bad guys in Qingzhou even brought longbows, and they shot our brothers!"
The Yanzhou Army's camp is set up between the city and the mountain. This distance is only a few miles in total. The edge of the camp is at the foot of the mountain. Using a strong bow from the mountain, a large area at the southern end of the camp can be covered.
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The soldiers in the south camp woke up in a daze, and then discovered that they were in the death zone. So, they ran away deep into the camp, alarming the entire camp again.
"What are the Qingzhou Army going to do? Are they crazy?" The Yanzhou generals were either filled with fear, or furious, or even more unlucky, died in their sleep.
No one knew what the Qingzhou Army was going to do, but everyone had a clear understanding that this night would not end peacefully.
Ps. It’s late today, not because of Cavan, but because of the cheating Great Wall Broadband, which cut off Xiaoyu’s internet for most of the day! It’s so sad! Brothers, I’m so sorry. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature for more novel updates. Good to update faster!)