"Invincible Thunderbolt?" Seeing that the Khitan soldiers outside the city built a huge shelf with a big log, and finally loaded a cannon into it, and they could still push forward, Du Zhongxiao couldn't help muttering to himself.

When Liu Ji heard this, he hurriedly stepped forward to watch, and said, "What you said is good, isn't this the invincible thunderbolt that Guo Zhijian has always been doing?" When the army was leaving, passing through Ye County, Guo Zhijian also deliberately got into the car and talked to me. That car is really good, used to siege the city, it is simply invincible. But it is difficult to transport, and it is really difficult to use. I don't want the Khitans to think the same way, and use giant wood to cover the skin and protect the artillery. ”

Du Zhongxiao never denied the benefits of the invincible thunderbolt made by Guo Zheng, but he really couldn't use it on the front line, otherwise he would have brought a few. Not to mention the trouble of using it, the current car cannot even be transported by rail, so it has to be disassembled and reassembled in the local area. Regardless of whether it is the party or the Khitan, firearms are very rare, where is that kind of thing used? Slowly improve, maybe in ten years it will be used.

Ideas are common, and the key is how to do it. Yelu Chongyuan attacked Tanglong Town, and the artillery could not hit the city wall, obviously Yelu Zong really heard about it, and came up with a corresponding solution. Using local materials, using several layers of large wood, a huge shelf was built, and the siege artillery was hidden inside, and it was pushed to the vicinity of the city wall little by little by manpower. The principle is similar to that of the Yiyun and the nest car, and these appliances have been known for thousands of years in the history of Chinese wars.

Seeing the Khitan soldiers pushing the gun cart across the river, Du Zhongxiao said to Liu Ji: "Order the artillery at the head of the city, and shoot a few cannons at the thunderbolt to see." ”

Liu Ji promised to order the artillery at the head of the city to charge and reload the ammunition and fire at the Khitan artillery. It took five or six shots to hit the artillery truck, but it didn't break the artillery truck, but only broke out wood chips, which surprised Du Zhongxiao. The Khitans obviously put a lot of effort into it, the binding technique of the big wood is very special, and it is not only one layer, and ordinary artillery cannot be broken at all.

Waving his hand to stop the gunner, Du Zhongxiao was shocked. Artillery has only been around for a few years, and there are even fewer actual battles, so it is possible to come up with this method, which obviously cannot be simply compared with historical experience. A powerful eastern country with strong national strength, coupled with a long experience in warfare, will not have such twists and turns as history, and the speed of development may be very fast. Although there were many wars in Europe, they were wars between small countries for a long time, and the pace of development of weapons was not fast. When their national strength came up, they soon entered industrialization, and the face of war changed again and again, and in one or two decades it became a completely different appearance. If you adapt a little slowly, you won't be able to keep up with the trend of development. If there is a long-term confrontation with the Khitan and a breakthrough in Khitan technology, it may soon enter the era of artillery warfare, and the invincible thunderbolt will really go to the battlefield.

An artillery carriage protected by a giant tree requires hundreds of people to push, and the protection is just enough to resist the attack of ordinary artillery. Of course, this kind of appearance cannot pose a threat to Tanglong Town. It is not easy to blast through the city wall, and you have to face the artillery attack at the head of the city, not to mention the heavy artillery not far away. However, this approach is a way forward. The strength is superior, and it is really changed to an iron plate package, and it is pushed by manpower in the back, and there is no way in the city.

Seeing that the Khitan soldiers were still cutting wooden cars outside the city, Liu Ji said to Du Zhongxiao: "Lift, do you want to concentrate artillery fire and knock out these thunderbolts of the Khitans?" They are close, and the cannon is always a threat to the walls. ”

Du Zhongxiao waved his hand and said, "No need." Ordered the head of the city to prepare, and when the Khitan soldiers pushed forward again, they fired at the moving cart. When the car stops, you can use wedges, or simply remove the wheels to keep the car moving. When they moved, it was uphill, and the people behind them couldn't stop the car from sliding. ”

Liu Ji nodded, and ordered the herald to load the ammunition, prepare separately, and listen to the military order to open the cannon.

The Khitan people put on this posture, obviously coming prepared, and Du Zhongxiao still thought that Yelu Zongzhen was really coming. The preparation is so delicate, wouldn't it be a pity that the coach didn't come to take a look? As long as Yeluzong really entered the valley, he couldn't help but run away.

Yao Shou held a telescope in his hand, always looking at the Khitan soldiers and horses in the valley, and looked at the city from time to time. I don't know who the Khitan striker in the valley is, the lineup is extremely neat, and everything is in order. The Khitan lord came in person, and the pioneer must not be an ordinary person.

Du Zhongxiao agreed that Yao Shouxin would pay close attention to the Khitan movements in the valley here, and if Yelu Zong really arrived, the banner at the head of the city would be the number, and the cannon would be fired at the same time. The emperor's etiquette is vast, and the costumes are special, as long as Zong Zhen arrives, he will inevitably be targeted.

Xiao Araa stepped on the broken ice on the ground, watching the soldiers tie up the new gun carriage and prepare to push across the river, and his heart was anxious. This time he went south, he always felt that it was inappropriate, but he advised him many times, but Yelu Zong really didn't listen. Although it has been said that he will not be attached to Tanglong Town, and attack it for a few days, if he does not go down to the Khitan, the whole army will go east. Having seized the partial head village and Chenjia Gukou, there are these two strategic places, which is enough to boast. But the terrain here in Tanglong Town is really sinister. The military city is on high ground, and it is difficult to attack on the back. On the surrounding hills, there are Song army flags, which are obviously occupied, and I don't know what the idea is.

The artillery was an idea that he came up with before leaving, and he tried it in a hurry, and when he thought it was feasible, he went to Tanglong Town to make it. Although this car is good, Xiao Araa has always doubted whether it can pose a threat to the military city.

As the uncle of the country, Xiao Ala, with the leather room army as the forward, followed by the Khitan palace to deploy the Chinese army led by Yelu Yixian, and Yelu Zongzhen and the ministers were all with the Chinese army. The two armies are only half a day apart, and they are ready here, and Yelu Zong will really come to watch the battle.

The sun rose in the sky, and there was no wind at all, and although it was a harsh winter weather, it was a little hot.

Du Zhongxiao stood at the head of the city, watching the actions of the Khitan army and refusing to relax at all. Yeluzong is really coming, there are two key nodes, one is to watch the battle before the battle, and the other is to come to supervise the battle when the war is not effective. The Song army made careful preparations, and Du Zhongxiao didn't want any more accidents, just thinking that Yelu Zongzhen had just won the party item, and he was ambitious to go to the valley before the Khitan siege.

At noon, a fast horse galloped and stopped in front of Xiao Ala, who had been observing the military city in front of the tent. The knight dismounted and forked his hand: "King, the saint has entered the valley, please hurry up and welcome him!" ”

Xiao Araa didn't dare to slack off, so he took a few generals and rode up to the valley.

Yao Shou saw it from a high place, and his heart suddenly became nervous. Looking at this formation, it is likely that the Khitan country is coming. Their own artillery came thousands of miles to the north, and they didn't catch up in the last while, and everyone had many regrets in their hearts. As the most valued, highest-level, and most expensive artillery in the battalion field, if this battle is not achieved, it will inevitably make people feel depressed. can kill the Khitan lord under the city, such a military feat is worthy of the status of artillery.

Not long after, I saw a group of high-ranking Khitan officials, like the stars holding the moon, surrounded by a noble man into the valley, and came straight to Xiao Ala's handsome tent. Although I haven't seen Yelu Zong's true appearance, looking at his honor guard, there is no doubt that he is the lord of the Khitan country.

Only feeling that his mouth was dry, Yao Shouxin put down the binoculars and saw it at the head of the city. I saw the agreed flag, which had been raised into the air.

Turning around, Yao Shouxin said in a loud voice: "Ready!" Everything is according to the plan, listen to my military orders! ”

Du Zhongxiao's heart jumped, and he said to Liu Ji: "Can you see clearly?" It's the Khitan lord who came? ”

Liu Jidao: "The honor guard can't deceive people." We don't recognize people, the lord of honor guards, Khitan only one person available! ”

Shi Quanbin lay on his stomach at the head of the city. kept licking his lips: "Okay, okay, the Khitan lord has come in!" Master Yao must be calm, and there must be no mistakes! The city killed its monarch, this merit is far better than the battle of Lanzhou, thank God, no accidents! ”

Du Zhongxiao took a deep breath and said to Liu Ji: "Order the flag bearer to get ready, I have a military order here, and immediately wave the flag and fire the cannon!" ——In order to prevent accidents, there are a few more people next to you, and there must be no mistakes! ”

Liu Ji promised, went over in person, and rearranged it.

Yelu Zongzhen dismounted, looked at the military city of Tanglong Town on the opposite side, and said in a deep voice: "Such a small city has defeated tens of thousands of my soldiers and horses, how can you endure this breath!" Make more of this artillery carriage and push the artillery forward, otherwise it will be difficult to eliminate the hatred in my heart! ”

Xiao Araa said: "Official, how can our artillery compare to the southern country?" One offense and one defense, the strength and weakness are different. According to the minister's opinion, he crossed the Yellow River east after attacking for one or two days. The Song army dared to chase him, and we defeated him in the wild. ”

Yelu Zong said: "I am not a reckless person, and what you say makes sense. The Song army dares to go out of the city, and they will not be let go in the wild! - Let's go closer, let's see what is so special about this city, it can't be attacked for more than ten days! ”

Xiao Aro was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "The official family is slow, don't come forward!" This is the place of battle, the Song army does not know where there is artillery, and there will be unforeseen disasters as soon as they step forward! When the officials came to watch the battle, the officers and soldiers were all excited, and they would inevitably strive to be the first! You don't have to come forward and watch it. ”

Yelu Yixian on the side also said: "The official family is enough to boost morale, and there is no need to go to the danger in person!" ”

Yelu Zongzhen looked at Juncheng, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Since you have said so, that's it." Let's go to Shuaili and discuss the war. ”

Several people said yes, and they hugged Yelu Zongzhen into the tent, and each sat down to discuss how to attack Tanglong Town.

Du Zhongxiao held the binoculars and looked at the city without blinking. Seeing that Yelu Zongzhen and others had entered the handsome tent, he said to Liu Ji: "It's easy for them to enter the handsome tent." If you are outside, you can't shoot a few shots if you get on the horse quickly. If you enter the tent, you will not escape! ”

After speaking, he looked at Liu Ji and said loudly: "Fire!" ”

Liu Ji repeated loudly that he fired the cannon again, and his arm was raised and slashed down. The starters who had been waiting at the head of the city for a long time waved the small flag in their hands.

Yao Shouxin saw the Ling Qi, let out a breath, suddenly felt his heart beat faster, his blood surged, raised the Ling Qi, and said loudly: "Fire!" ”

While giving the order, the command flag in his hand was heavily slashed.

For half a day, although they were motionless, the artillery of the artillery seemed to have run an unknown number of mountain roads, and everyone was extremely tired. Got the order for the cannon, and almost at the same time ignited the twist. The artillery on one side prepared their own shells, some prepared gunpowder, and some prepared to clear their chambers.

Twenty-eight heavy cannons roared almost simultaneously, and the ground trembled for miles nearby. As the thick smoke rose, the whistling cannonballs flew towards the Khitan Shuai. Falling to the ground, after a short period of silence, the core of the flowering bomb ignited the explosives inside, making a loud noise.

The distance of more than 800 paces, the position of the handsome tent was deliberately corrected before, and although the hit was not accurate, the number was enough. Although the center deviated slightly from the tent, the 28 shells covered an area of several tens of zhang, and all of them were blown to pieces, including the tent.

The artillery at the gun emplacement did not stop, urgently clearing and reloading, and before the Khitan army could react, the second round of artillery arrived. After a series of five rapid fires, Yao Shouxin's artillery stopped. On the one hand, there were artillerymen pouring water to cool down, and on the other hand, there were artillerymen urgently correcting their positions again.

Above the city, seeing the Khitan handsome tent as the center, there was a fire and gunsmoke, and no one was moving, Du Zhongxiao let out a sigh: "Even if you are a steel body, you can't escape the dead end this time!" I'm afraid that this round of cannons will be remembered forever! ”

Liu Jidao: "If you don't hurt a soldier or a soldier, you will kill the Khitan lord in the city, and the world will know that artillery is the king of the battlefield in the future!" ”

Shi Quanbin grabbed the city wall, looked at the smoke outside the city, but kept nodding, and couldn't even speak.