Chapter 923: Attack and Defense of the Royal City (3)
The Wei army screamed and stormed the city, and from time to time Wei soldiers were bombarded down from mid-air, the smashed ladder screamed mournfully, and the stones and trees fell into the crowd under the city wall, always setting off a blood flower.
The current situation of the Wei army can almost be said to be completely under the killing of the other party, but the morale of the Wei army is still high, although some soldiers show a trace of comfort, but they can still insist, these soldiers of the Eighth Army are simply the same as a few years ago, if it was a few years ago, these soldiers are afraid that they have already shown the intention of retreating under such a blow.
Dozens of arrow towers taller than the city wall slowly approached only more than 20 steps away from the city wall, and then a strong rain of arrows began to sweep the Wusun army on the head of the city, and the Wusun army's attack on the besieging Wei army was much weaker.
A part of the Wusun archers changed the target at the first time, and returned fire to the Wei army on the arrow tower, and the arrow rain on both sides staggered in mid-air, the scene was spectacular, the Wusun archers were constantly shot to the ground, and the Wei army crossbowmen also continued to fall from the arrow tower.
At the same time, a flying hug finally leaned to the side of the city wall, and as the front baffle was put down, dozens of Wei troops who had been waiting for a long time rushed to the head of the city, and then, as the flying hug leaned against the city wall, a group of assault troops rushed to the head of the city.
The Wei army and the Wusun army, which rushed to the head of the city, started a melee at the head of the city.
The Wei army, which stormed the city through the ladder, felt the pressure greatly reduced, and soon tore a gap in one place, and then the Wei soldiers rushed up from the gap and fought with the Wusun army at the top of the city.
Cao Cao, who was watching the battle under the banner of the Chinese Emperor, couldn't help but nod with satisfaction, and said to Ma Teng, who was proud on the side, with an appreciative face: "Shoucheng, I can't think of these years. The Eighth Legion has really been trained by you! ”
Ma Teng couldn't help but feel a little proud, and hugged his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise!" ”
"Shou Cheng. The situation is very good at the moment, let the second wave of attacking troops go up! ”
"The last general commands!" Ma Teng promised. Then the order was handed down.
A force of about 20,000 foot soldiers rushed towards the city wall with various siege equipment, and at the same time, a team of 10,000 light cavalry also advanced to a distance of nearly one hundred and fifty paces from the city gate, so as to enter the city as soon as the city gate was opened.
The Wei army continued to impact the city wall, the surging momentum was amazing, the Wusun army on the city wall suffered heavy casualties under the repeated impact of the Wei army, the sound of killing on the city wall shook the sky, the soldiers on both sides had already killed the red eyes, gritted their teeth and fought desperately. Like wild beasts, soldiers on both sides continued to fall from the city walls, and from a distance, they saw a chaotic scene of blood rain on the city.
Inside the city wall, I saw that the Wusun reinforcements were converging on the city wall like a tributary, and the momentum was obviously much greater than that of the Wei army that reinforced the city from outside the city.
Unconsciously, it was evening, but the soldiers on both sides were still fighting bloody battles on the city, and the Wei army was unable to make a further breakthrough.
At this time, the corpses up and down the city were piled up like a mountain, and they were bloody. A tragic atmosphere lingered in everyone's hearts.
Cao Cao glanced at the sunset that was about to set, and then at the city wall where the war was in full swing, and frowned: "It seems that the Wusun people's will to fight has not completely collapsed!" Mingjin retreats! Fight again in the future! ”
The clear sound of the golden bell sounded melodiously over a noisy battlefield. Then the black wave gradually receded.
The Wusun soldiers, who had been fighting all day, sat down on the spot, and many of them looked a little dazed, although they resisted the offensive of the Wei army. However, no one showed joy, and they didn't know how long they could resist. An ancient city full of formidable enemies on the outside. Without allies, there is no hope.
Cao Cao and the other generals returned to the big tent. Cao Cao handed the helmet to the soldiers who met him, and then Xu Chu, who was guarding the camp, came over and asked softly, "Your Majesty, how is the battle going today?" ”
Cao Cao smiled slightly, "The Wusun people are fighting for trapped beasts!" But they won't be bouncing for long! ”
Xu Chu snorted coldly: "This Wusun man dares to resist His Majesty's soldiers!" It's disgusting! ”
Cao Cao smiled and patted Xu Chu on the shoulder.
Cao Cao sat down on the main seat, Xu Chu stood behind Cao Cao, and the other generals were arranged under the big tent.
Yan Yan hurriedly walked into the big tent and reported: "Your Majesty, the casualty figures of our army have been counted!" ”
Cao Cao nodded and motioned for Yan Yan to continue.
Yan Yan continued: "In today's battle, our army suffered nearly 6,000 casualties! However, the number of dead and wounded of the enemy army will not be less than ours, and a considerable part of them are caused by our ballistas and catapults! ”
Cao Cao frowned, he lost nearly six thousand people in just one day's battle, if it continued, this loss would only be unacceptable!
Cao Cao pondered for a moment, glanced at the generals under his tent, and said, "The Eighth Legion is performing very well today, and the Eighth Legion will continue to attack the city tomorrow!" Now, each of you, go down and urge the soldiers to rest!" ”
"No!" The generals agreed, and Yuguan withdrew from the big tent.
If Cao Cao was not very satisfied with today's battle, then Queen Wusun was shocked.
The intensity of the battle on this first day was far greater than Queen Wusun had expected, and the Wei army was almost broken through the defensive line several times, and the most critical city gate tower changed hands several times.
Queen Wusun personally inspected the defense at the four gates, first, to inspect and tell the guards to be on strict guard, and second, to cheer up the soldiers.
When Queen Wusun returned to the palace, it was already midnight. Queen Wusun, who was not at ease, called the general Amuhe and told him to strengthen the defense of the city.
Queen Wusun did not go back to the palace to rest, but looked at the map above the main hall and thought. Groggy and asleep, awakened by the first rays of the morning sun, Queen Wusun rubbed her somewhat heavy head. At this time, the general Amuhe came to the main hall.
"Queen!" Amuhe hugged his fists.
"It's General Amuhe! Didn't happen last night? Queen Wusun asked.
"Rest assured, Queen! Nothing happened! Amuhe replied.
Raising his head and seeing Queen Wusun's tired and emaciated face, Amuhe couldn't help but feel a little distressed. "Queen, don't worry too much! The last general believes that our Wusun will be able to win after all! ”
These words are purely comforting, but I am afraid that even Amuhe himself does not believe these words.
Queen Wusun smiled bitterly, "I hope so!" ”
After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked, "General, did you say that we were wrong from the beginning?" ”
Amuhe was stunned for a moment, hugged his fists and said: "Queen, the last general thinks that the queen has not done anything wrong!" The queen is bent on the strength of Wusun! If you insist on saying the wrong thing, you can only say that providence makes people, arrange for the queen and us Wusun, and such an opponent has come! (To be continued.) )