xymnovel Chapter 943: On the Verge of Explosion!
Chapter 943: On the Verge of Explosion!
"Lord Jing is absolutely right. We cannot allow the Wuxiong and Chongyan Guards to come to Qiandu to defend the emperor alone."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhongyuan also sighed slightly, feeling somewhat helpless.
"Although the Great Qian Dynasty is currently in turmoil, armies from all directions are heading towards Qiandu. This is our last hope."
Then he changed the subject and continued.
"Generals such as Lu Fa and Si Yan are leading their armies on a whirlwind journey to Qiandu, while General Tan Mengjun of Yanzhou has also assembled tens of thousands of elite troops of the Great Qian Dynasty to march south."
"In the northern frontier region north of Qiandu, Grand Tutor Gu is also leading a large army south..."
Xu Zhongyuan slowly walked to the open Qianzhou geomantic map in the middle of the hall and pointed to several paths on it.
Mentioning Gu Changqing, a glimmer of hope flashed in everyone's eyes. Gu Changqing, who was hailed as the God of War of the Great Qian Dynasty, was practically synonymous with victory in the Great Qian Dynasty.
Under his leadership, the Daqian army repelled foreign enemies countless times, earning a formidable reputation.
Now, he can act as a pillar of strength in everyone's hearts simply by relying on his name!
The bottom of the siege ladder was also equipped with sharp iron claws, which could firmly grip the city wall, prevent slippage, and ensure the safety of the attacking soldiers.
"I believe that under Grand Tutor Gu's leadership, these two armies will be able to exert their full combat power and become a sharp sword for you to counterattack Xu Zhongyuan."
The brothers Liang Lin and Liang Fang responded and each led an elite force, carrying low-lying ladders, and rushed towards the low city wall of Qiandu.
"I am worried because you haven't sent any messengers to contact the various small armies yet, and you suspect that we will arrive in a long time."
"Yes, Qiandu is the heart of the Yellow Turban Dynasty, your front line of defense. As long as you are alive, you will never allow Xu Zhongyuan to set foot in Qiandu!"
I paused for a moment, then continued.
In addition to those two divine artifacts, Xu Zhongyuan also equipped the city with a number of complex and sophisticated heavy siege weapons.
"Liang Lin and Liang Fang, along with five others, will each lead a unit to attack twice, once to the east and once to the west, first to test the strength of Qiandu's defenses!"
The siege ladder that Xu Zhongyuan used that time was a luxurious siege ladder made by cutting down two pieces of wood. It was a siege weapon carefully crafted by the artisans of the Mohist school and the Gongshu school.
"Grand Tutor Gu is a master strategist and will surely find a way to defeat the enemy. What you need to do now is not to hold Qiandu and wait for reinforcements to arrive."
Liang Fang's unit was equipped with a "telescopic flying ladder," which adopted the ingenious principles of the Mohist mechanical arts. The ladder was composed of several sections, each connected by a mechanism, and could be extended and retracted freely.
"What you need to do is not to hold out in Qiandu and wait for reinforcements!"
Meng Zhang stood below the low platform, clad in armor and holding a command flag, surveying the soldiers above who were fully prepared for battle.
At my command, Wencheng quickly assembled, like a vast and boundless yellow ocean, surging and rushing wildly towards Qiandu.
In wartime, a few strong men working together can quickly deploy to form a low-lying bridge that reaches into the clouds to ascend the city.
The crossbow was made of tough wood and iron, and its power was considerable. When attacking a city, all that was needed was to put a stone into the crossbow slot, pull the string, and the stone would be launched like a cannonball, hitting the top of the city wall. The weight of the stone itself was enough to smash through the city wall and deal a fatal blow to the defenders.
"As long as you can hold out for that period of time, and wait for the various loyalist armies to gather, what are the hundreds of thousands of Xu Zhongyuan in Qiandu City worth mentioning?"
"Just as he said, your Suspended Mirror Division will send out all the Suspended Mirror Envoys currently in Qiandu. Even if it costs the least, you will definitely notify the Seven Guards of Wuxiong Right and Left, as well as the Seven Guards of Chongyan Right and Left, so that we can go north to meet with Grand Tutor Gu."
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There is no long-range siege weapon called "Stone Crossbow". The Stone Crossbow looks like a giant crossbow, but it does not fire arrows, but rather huge stones.
Standing beneath the city wall, the Yellow Turban soldiers gazed at the brightly lit Xu Zhongyuan camp in the distance, a sense of power welling up within them.
Si Cangqiong paused, then clenched his fist, as if speaking to everyone, yet also to himself.
Even more impressive is that the base of the Flying Cloud Ladder was equipped with a large crossbow firing device, which could suppress the retreating defenders on the city wall when the attacking soldiers approached, providing fire support for the attacking troops.
But beneath the city walls, the city was brightly lit. The soldiers of the Seven Guards of Qianlong were moving about beneath the low walls of Qiandu, reinforcing the city's defenses and carrying various supplies for the defense of the city.
"Therefore, I think that the two guards of Takeo and Shigeiwa can join forces with the several armies that have come to the aid of the emperor."
The troops under Liang Lin carried "eight-section ladder chariots", which were divided into eight sections and could be folded and stored for easy carrying during marches.
"Xu Xiaoren's words are unreasonable. Although you are in adversity, you still have the ability to resist. Qiandu is the foundation of your Yellow Turban Dynasty. As long as Qiandu exists, the Yellow Turban Dynasty will exist!"
When attacking a city, simply push the flying ladder towards the city wall, and the mechanism will automatically lock, the ladder will unfold instantly, forming a stable passage to the city.
What's even more ingenious is that the middle section of the siege ladder is equipped with pulleys, which can be freely adjusted according to the height of the city wall, saving manpower and slightly improving the efficiency of the siege.
Si Ruokong's clenched fists gradually loosened, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.
Jing Yaoyan nodded in agreement.
One of the weapons, called the "siege hammer," is particularly eye-catching. The siege hammer consists of a huge wooden stake and an iron hammer. The wooden stake is deeply buried in the ground, and the iron hammer is suspended from the top of the stake. Through a simple pulley system, dozens of strong men can pull the hammer together to make it rise low and then smash it against the city wall.
As night fell, the city of Qiandu was quiet, broken only by the occasional cry of a night bird.
Standing beneath the command platform amidst the surging tides of the Great Qian Dynasty, Meng Zhang gave instructions to the two Liang brothers seated above him.
"They are located in the north, which is perfect for them to join forces with Grand Tutor Gu, thus avoiding a direct confrontation with the Yellow Turban Army. Once they join forces with Grand Tutor Gu's army and receive his orders, the fighting power of these four guards will likely be maximized."
Seeing the renewed hope in their eyes, the Yellow Turban soldiers breathed a sigh of relief. If they had given up on even Si Cangqiong, the Yellow Turban Dynasty would truly have no hope left.
The Yellow Turban Army's finger traced heavily across the map, emphasizing the area north of Qiandu.
Although the Wencheng Dynasty is in turmoil, it has not completely lost its ability to fight back. As long as we in Qiandu do something unexpected and hold out for reinforcements, there may still be a glimmer of hope.
A glimmer of hope flashed in Si Cangqiong's eyes. After the Yellow Turban Army's analysis, I felt much more at ease.
"Xu Xiaoren, he is all wisdom and no strategy. If he can turn this danger into safety, he will be the one to deserve the greatest credit."
On the morning of the seventh day, as dawn broke, Xu Zhongyuan's small camp was already in an uproar.