Chapter 547: Crushing by Firepower
"Bang ......"
A series of fires and white smoke bubbled from the battleship, and after a burst of gunfire, several screams suddenly came from the Pengzhou city wall. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
Lu Fei had been observing the city wall, and then said regretfully: "I almost hit, hey, just a few soldiers died, hurry up and reload." ”
Receiving the order, the soldiers immediately pulled out the Minnes bullets and gunpowder and reloaded.
They have been training since Xiao Ming sent this batch of muskets to the Qingzhou camp, and compared with the previous muskets, the range and accuracy of this batch of muskets have improved a lot.
But despite this, the hit rate of shooting at a target from a distance of 100 meters is still very low, which is why Lu Fei asked for sixty to shoot at the target at the same time.
While the soldiers were loading, there was a howl of ghosts and wolves on the city wall, and this round of shooting immediately caused eight soldiers to fall on the city wall, three of whom were shot in the head and died instantly, and blood flowed out of the bullet holes.
Two more were shot in the ribs and lay on the ground wailing at this time, while the remaining three were shot in the arm, the bullet penetrated into the flesh, and the severe pain made them cry uncontrollably.
The other soldiers were like ghosts, they were confused at first, and then they became afraid, which seemed too strange to them, even if the people of Pengzhou were fierce, these soldiers couldn't help but tremble in their hearts, this method of death was too frightening.
Compared with these soldiers, Mi Wenyi and Mi Kuang were more afraid, the tragic appearance of the soldiers made their faces pale, and Mi Wenyi knew very well that this round of musket salvo was aimed at him and Mi Kuang.
"Mi Changshi, what's going on?" Mi Kuang's whole body couldn't stop trembling, unlike Mi Wenyi, who had seen muskets, Mi Kuang had been in Pengzhou City for many years, although he had heard of it, but he had never seen muskets and artillery at all.
Mi Wenyi didn't have time to explain to Mi Kuang now, he hid directly behind the battlements and didn't dare to show himself, he shouted: "Squat down, do you want to die?" This is the musket of the Qingzhou army, damn it, why are these muskets so far, it must be the King of Qi who deceived us. ”
Mi Kuang's face became more and more pale, Pengzhou City had been comfortable for too long, and these soldiers had suppressed some people's rebellions on weekdays, so he had ever faced a real war.
The tragic death of the soldiers shocked the other soldiers and shocked him.
"What should I do? Are we just hiding here? Mi Kuang said.
Just as the two were talking, another burst of gunfire rang out, and nine more soldiers were shot at once, and for a while, the soldiers in the city were completely in fear, and they all learned Mi Wenyi and Mi Kuang and squatted down.
It's just that what really scares them is just beginning.
After the second round ......of firing, the Qingzhou battleship lost its harmless camouflage, and at this time, one side of the battleship lifted a square lid after another, and these covers poured in to cover the muzzle.
When the wooden lids were lifted, the black muzzles of the guns stretched out and aimed at the approaching Pengzhou sailors.
When the Pengzhou Naval Division entered only fifty meters away from the battleship, the intense fire and white smoke obscured the battleship, and the projectile shot straight towards the Pengzhou Naval Division's battleship in the river.
"Knock Knock Knock ......"
The cannonballs pierced through the hull of the warship, mixed with fragments of wood and flew towards the ship's crews in the cabin, and a continuous scream rang out in the cabin.
The boatman who was rocking the oars had never seen such a scene, and he was so frightened that he dropped the oars and fled to the deck screaming.
It's just that the situation on the top of the warship is worse than below, the deck of the warship at this time is full of mutilated corpses, the soldiers are clutching their broken legs, the broken arms can't stop screaming, and the blood is flowing wantonly on the deck.
The soldiers who had not yet reacted to the roar were shrouded in death, and most of them were stupefied, with only one thought in their minds - what the hell was this.
But they were not allowed to think, and soon there was another explosion, and this time a black cloud rushed towards them like lightning in their eyes, and it was only when they came close that they saw that they were small round beads.
And these black orbs became the last sight in the eyes of many soldiers, and then their bodies were pierced.
There were screams on the river, and the water was soon stained red with blood, and the frightened soldiers jumped into the river to flee, and at this moment they no longer had the will to fight.
The generals of the Lu family, who led the Pengzhou Naval Division, were even more unbearable, and when the warships in front were bombarded by shells, they retreated in a panic.
The soldiers on the city walls were even more frightened by the scene in front of them, and this time they finally understood what a musket was and what a cannon was.
"How is this battle still going to be fought?"
A general's eyes are full of despair, no matter how brave his soldiers are, killing a soldier who can't reach the other side is enough to make them lose the will to fight.
"Listen to the soldiers of Pengzhou City, His Royal Highness the King of Qi has an order, no one who surrenders will be killed, and once the army enters the city, the people in the city can share the fertile land like the people of Qingzhou, soldiers, do you still want to be bullied and oppressed by these wealthy families in Pengzhou City?"
Suddenly, a high-pitched voice came from the river to the city walls.
Mi Wenyi and Mi Kuang suddenly flashed a trace of hatred in their eyes when they heard this, and now they understood better what would happen if Pengzhou City was lost.
"As for the children of the big clans in the city, as long as you are willing to surrender, Your Highness will also spare you from death, as long as you disband the tribe and return the land of the people, Your Highness will be merciful and allow you to continue to live in the city, otherwise after the city is broken, all the children of the Hao clan will be killed."
Lu Fei's voice sounded again.
After these two sentences, some soldiers from the homes of the poor people looked at each other, and the matter of Qingzhou had already reached here, although the local wealthy clan slandered the king of Qi to the fullest, but they understood that the king of Qi was very merciful to the people.
Unlike these poor soldiers, the children of the Hao clan are in mixed moods, and now they are in a dilemma.
"Don't believe their nonsense, King Qi is a despicable villain, they are deceiving you, if Pengzhou City is lost, you will lose your land, wives, soldiers, we must block the enemy's attack today."
Mi Wenyi shouted loudly.
Mi Kuang shouted at the same time: "Today, all the soldiers will fight to the death with me, if anyone dares to take half a step back, I will kill him." ”
The soldiers fell silent when they heard their voices, and they exchanged glances with each other, not knowing what they were thinking.
Above the river, Lu Fei loudly announced Xiao Ming's policy towards Pengzhou City and then ordered the battleship to dock on the north bank of Bianshui, his purpose was to defeat the Pengzhou Naval Division, and now he did it easily.
All that remains is to wait for Luo Xin and Luo Hong to lead most of the troops to come and officially attack the city.