Fancheng, Xiangyang's defenders stood on the city wall, staring at the increasing number of rafts and large ships in the Han River, and Wu Jun, who received the news and rushed to the shore to check the situation, were also shocked. They were all shocked by everything in front of them.
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In the Han River, three tower ships were walking in front in the shape of finished fonts, and the armor protected the warship tightly. They could not see the people inside, but could see the battle flag fluttering in the wind. Behind the tower ship was a
The baggage ship was filled with a large number of rafts in the middle. These baggage ships and rafts were loaded with siege vehicles, crossbow chariots, large ladders and other large siege equipment. The number was so large, the shape was
It's big enough to make everyone dumbfounded.
Of course, siege equipment requires siege equipment, but siege equipment is too small, with limited power, large, and inconvenient to carry, so it is usually made temporarily and destroyed when retreating. No one will bring these siege equipment.
Before marching and siege, it takes several days to build these equipment, otherwise, there is no question of siege. The simplest ladder to attach the city will only be used in very rare cases.
After the Shu army besieged the city, no one had arranged to build siege equipment. The Wei army in Fancheng was somewhat lucky and felt that the Shu army would not really siege the city. At this moment, he saw countless large-scale equipment transported to the city, and he was merciless one by one.
When they came, they realized that the danger had always existed, but they just didn't know it.
Even the Wu army on the other side was shocked. Lu Lan didn't see these things under Fancheng. He thought that the Shu army was pretending to behave and it would take several days to prepare if he really wanted to attack the city. Now the Shu army would do it as soon as it was said,
It really surprised him a little.
Just as the Wei and Wu army were surprised, the Shu army with high morale set up a formation. The skilled craftsmen were sweating profusely, assembled the equipment into shape and placed it in a suitable position. In just half a day
The Shu army was ready to attack the city.
Meng Da ascended the high command platform and saw the situation at the top of Fancheng. From afar, he could also feel the fear and panic of the Wei army. He laughed and was full of confidence in conquering Fancheng.
"Beat the drum!" Meng Da took off the sword from his waist, stood up with his sword, and gently signaled the head of his jaw, and issued a series of orders: "The trench filling car is ready to go, the crossbowman comes forward! The spearman is ready!"
"Here!" The messenger replied loudly, walked to the stage, waved the colorful flags in his hand vigorously. The drummer under the command platform saw the order, waved his strong arms, and pounded the cowhide drum that was tall by a man.
"Dong! dongdong! dongdongdong!" The powerful war drum sounded like a huge thunder, and slowly spread around with the podium as the center. The drummers on the front line heard the drum sound and also sounded.
War drums. The sounds of war drums echo each other, forming a torrent, rushing towards the city of Fancheng, and colliding with each Wei soldier.
On the crossbowman's position, the powerful crossbow captain made a loud order. The crossbowman pushed the crossbow cart and quickly approached the moat. The huge guardrail in front of the crossbow cart can withstand ordinary bows and arrows and cover the crossbowman behind.
With this guardrail, the crossbow chariots can push the crossbow chariot forward with confidence. Behind them, two archers pushed the arrow box full of arrows, unavailable.
Seeing the crossbowmen of the Shu army approaching, the Wei army at the top of the city began to shoot arrows to block the attack. A sharp arrow flew out of the city and rushed towards the Shu army getting closer and closer.
The Shu army did not look up at all. They pushed the crossbow cart and walked to the moat before stopping. They set up the crossbow cart in an orderly manner, pushed the arrow cassette, and then began to fight back.
Once hundreds of crossbows began to fire volleys, they immediately suppressed the archers on the city. Looking at the dense rain of arrows like dark clouds, the Wei army was inexplicably shocked and hid everywhere. No matter how the officers yelled or beat them, they didn't.
Several people dared to stand on the top of the city to fight back.
"Swoosh swish swish!" The arrows were flying.
"Tu tuk!" The arrow shot into the city wall, the feathers trembled and buzzed.
Just in front of the Wei army, in a moment, the walls of Fancheng were covered with a layer of furry coat, as if the tender grass just emerged in spring, swaying gently in the wind, but with a sharp murderous aura. Several people who could not avoid it
The Wei soldiers were shot and let out shrill screams, opening the prelude to the bloody battle.
After the crossbowmen successfully suppressed the Wei army's counterattack, one by one, the trenches were pushed up. Every twenty steps, they rumbled into the moat, with solid wooden frames on both sides of the shore and then laid.
The upper layer of wooden boards and a simple and sturdy pontoon bridge are completed.
Of course, the Wei army at the top of the city was unwilling to let the Shu army set up the floating bridge so easily. They tried their best to counterattack with crossbows and thunderbolt chariots, but their crossbows were not as dense as those of the Shu army. Once the thunderbolt chariots exposed their targets, they would soon be
It will attract attacks from the Shu army's thunder chariots. Several thunder chariots were smashed one after another, and soldiers were smashed to death with blood and broken bones. They also wanted to smash the Shu army's thunder chariots, but their thunder chariots had only a range.
With more than two hundred steps, the Thunderbolt chariot of the Shu army could not reach the thunderbolt chariot, and could only be passively beaten.
As soon as the war began, the Shu army's ordnance had a comprehensive advantage, suppressing the Wei army's counterattack without any suspense, successfully filling the moat, and opening up a road to advance. Immediately afterwards, tall siege vehicles were sieged.
Pushed over the moat and pushed to the front of the city wall. These huge siege cars were taller than the walls of Fancheng. They were covered with thick wooden boards and covered with mud. Ordinary bows and arrows were shot up like tickling, and only the thunderbolt chariots were fired.
Stones can be a little threatening.
The Wei army used long wooden poles to block the siege car and prevented the siege car from getting close to the city wall as much as possible. However, they soon discovered that the siege car of the Shu army was really terrifying. Not only were there crossbows on it, but they also
There is a thunderbolt car.
The rain of arrows and stone bombs roared down from the siege cart and rushed to the city wall one or two meters away, causing the Wei army to suffer. The Wei army held a large shield and fought back desperately, but still could not stop it.
The pace of the Shu army's advance.
The siege car is a moving fortress, ravaging the Wei army from a high point, making the Wei army miserable.
Meng Da was in a good mood as he looked at the battlefield that was going well, and he was happier than drinking a large glass of fine wine. He smiled and said to Wei Ba who came to check it out: "Ziyu, at this speed, I can only last three days at most.
Take down Fancheng.”
Wei Ba smiled and said, "The general is so bold."
Meng Da shook his head and laughed loudly: "It's not that I'm extremely arrogant, but these weapons are too powerful. After your transformation, not only will the power be greatly increased, but it will also be much more convenient to operate. Ziyu, I tell you, you
Even if he doesn’t join the army, he is also an excellent craftsman. No matter where he goes, there will be someone to rob him. In the future, he will be a general and a master craftsman, and he will be the Nine Ministers. "
Wei Ba Xiaoxiao didn't say anything. What's the point of being a craftsman? No matter how good the craftsmanship is, it is impossible to make a name for itself. Ma Jun's craftsmanship is so good that he can make the armored ship he designed very differently with just some simple sketches.
Badly, the conception in some places is more sophisticated than his original ideas, so what can he do? He is also a craftsman until he dies.
"General, if you attack overnight, how long will it take to take Fancheng?"
Meng Da frowned and pondered for a moment: "If you attack at any cost, there should be no problem for a day and a night. Why, are you grabbing time?"
"Yes, I'm worried that Sima Yi will come to support him after he knows it." Wei Ba looked at the head of Fancheng City with concern, "At that time, we may fall to the point of being attacked both inside and outside."
Meng Da nodded and gritted his teeth: "Since that's the case, I'll seize the time and attack Fancheng as soon as possible."
"Thank you for your hard work, General, and you will definitely give priority to your losses in the future."
Meng Da smiled. He was waiting for Wei Ba's words. With such powerful weapons to help, conquering Fancheng was not difficult. He prepared a large number of arrows and stone bullets, just to kill and injure the Wei army in large quantities before real hand-to-hand combat.
The next siege will reduce casualties. This time, the siege task will be his men. Every time one dies, his strength will be reduced by one point. If there are not enough prisoners to supplement, he will suffer a huge loss. To press
His personal idea is of course to push the siege back as much as possible.
However, Wei Ba's idea also makes sense. The Wu army had arrived in Xiangyang and the Shu army began to attack Fancheng again. No matter how much suspicion there was between Sima Yi and Cao Rui, they would attack at the fastest speed and rushed to Fancheng to ensure the safety of Xiangyang.
If Fancheng is captured in time, the Shu army will face the danger of being attacked on both sides. Before Sima Yi comes, he will be able to conquer Fancheng and defend the city by leaning on the Han River. Of course, it is the most ideal situation.
Since Wei Ba promised to give priority to his losses, Meng Da would have no scruples. He immediately ordered a fierce attack and must take down Fancheng as quickly as possible.
For a moment, Fancheng was in a hurry.
Wei Ba returned to the central army, and Wu Yi led the central army and arranged a formation five miles east of Fancheng to prevent the Wei army's reinforcements from suddenly coming. Seeing Wei Ba come back, Wu Yi looked at his face and smiled and said, "Progress."
Is it going well?”
"So smooth." Wei Ba replied: "General Meng said that he could capture Fancheng as soon as one day and one night."
"This Mencius has given him the advantage this time." Hao Yi smiled: "He asked him to use all the good things he had prepared for so long, and even I was jealous of them."
"General, as long as Sima Yi and Lu Xun can fight, the general's contribution will not be eliminated."
Wu Yi curled his lips, stroked his beard, and smiled slightly: "That depends on whether Sima Yi has the ability."
Wei Ba also smiled: "General, please put your heart in your stomach. Although Lu Xun is smart, Sima Yi is not bad either. If we can lure Lu Xun, the divine turtle, to Xiangyang, he will definitely be able to seize his way. General
Don’t forget that the real weapon of the Wei army is the fast-moving iron cavalry.”
Wu Yi also smiled: "Anyway, we cannot take it lightly. The cavalry of the Wei army can attack him, and also attack us. Ziyu, we are playing with fire."
"That's why we have to conquer Fancheng as soon as possible. No matter how strong the Iron Cavalry is, can we still attack the city?" Wei Ba smiled wickedly: "Unless Lu Xun can break the city as quickly as we do, he will inevitably face the threat of the Wei army's Iron Cavalry.
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