The transport trucks were piled up in circles, blocking the way for the Tatar cavalry to charge.

The fortifications surrounded by baggage vehicles made it impossible for the Tatars, who were wreaking havoc with their cavalry, to attack.

They could only anxiously run around the outside of the baggage train, looking for openings to break through, while trying to scare people out of the baggage train with close-range intimidation and fright.

The rumble of horse hooves rang in my ears.

However, this time the Ming army did not run away after being frightened by them like before.

Even the peasants squatting in the middle and holding their heads, most of them were trembling because the Tatars were holding big swords in front of their eyes, and they did not dare to move easily.

But there are always one or two exceptions.

There were a few civilians who couldn't stand such threats. Their endurance reached the limit and they were on the verge of collapse.

In the past, whenever they heard enemy soldiers attacking, they would be frightened and run away even if they didn't reach them.

Needless to say, this time, enemies are wandering around right in front of your eyes.

And you can only hide inside and tremble.

Not everyone can bear this feeling of waiting to die.

"I surrender! Don't kill me!"

A farmer who was close to the walkway was crying and wanted to run out of the circle of baggage trains.

But he forgot.

The soldiers were on the baggage trains or in the walkways.

Before he could run out of the range of the first baggage truck, a large knife slashed him from the head.

"ah!"

The civilian husband screamed and instantly fell into a pool of blood.

This trail, which only allowed one person to run, was completely blocked.

Lu Tai, the general of the transport team, held the sword in his hand with a ferocious expression.

"Damn it, the general said you can't run from inside. Violation will be punished by military law."

"Anyone who dares to run away will be beheaded on the spot!"

Although Lu Tai didn't know Zhu Houzhao's identity.

But Zhu Hui, the protector of the country, brought people over, and the situation could not be the same as before.

With Duke Baoguo here, the court's reinforcements will certainly not be delayed.

The protector of the country, Zhu Hui, was also headed by the mighty general Zhu Shou who came from the beginning.

The general said they wanted to hold on to the baggage, so they had no choice but to hold on.

According to the current situation, he can at least see a glimmer of hope.

But if they don't defend, once these largest number of civilians flee, it will definitely affect the entire battle situation, and may cause the entire front to collapse!

If the party he led lost this time's supplies, then he would definitely be dead!

And it may also involve family members.

Therefore, for Lu Tai, the supplies this time must be preserved no matter what.

This is also why Zhao Ce suggested that Lu Tai lead the infantry to guard the fortifications composed of baggage vehicles.

Lu Tai had no choice but to harden his heart and deal with it this way.

After one person is killed, others will not dare to think of escaping again for the time being.

Lu Tai looked at the Tatar cavalry running around in front of him but couldn't do anything to them, and he couldn't help laughing for a moment.

"Everyone says that the Tatar cavalry are like tigers coming out of the mountains, and there will be times when they have no place to lower their teeth."

"Hahaha, this baggage truck can actually be used like this."

"Then Mr. Hou, you are such a damn talented person!"

The Tatars broke through the firepower here, but they were unable to break through the defense composed of these baggage vehicles.

A small number of those who could rush over from here were killed by the infantry.

The remaining small part rushed over, but to no avail.

The Tatars were unable to penetrate this line of defense, and although the Ming army could barely hold on, they could not break out.

The defense line here was frozen for a moment.

However.

Lu Tai's smile soon froze on his face.

At this time.

The little prince ordered the attack to stop, and the order to shoot on the spot was passed.

Those scary hoofbeats finally stopped.

The cavalrymen who rushed through the artillery defense line took up their bows and prepared to shoot arrows.

Seeing this scene, Lu Tai's eyes widened and he shouted at the same time: "The enemy is about to release arrows, everyone hides!"

With an order, everyone started looking for bunkers.

If there are supplies on the baggage train, use the supplies to resist them.

Wearing armor and a helmet, he took the initiative to block in front of his teammates.

They huddled together and held some handy things in front of them to avoid being hit by bows and arrows.

Others who were close to the circle inside the baggage train rolled into the circle nearby.

Long before the war started, Zhao Ce had people unload a batch of trucks.

These carts were placed in a circular formation to prevent local cavalry from using bows and arrows.

The oilcloths used by the merchants to cover their goods with waterproofing were opened one by one in an anxious manner and held over their heads.

While the Ming army was nervously taking defensive measures...

"Fire the arrow!"

With a loud shout, countless bows and arrows were shot out at the same time.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

The sound of arrows piercing the air came at the same time.

"Ah! I was hit by an arrow!"

"Help! I'm dying!"

Some civilians who had no time to unfold the tarpaulin were hit by arrows and cried out in panic.

Hearing their cries, many people were so frightened that they were sweating profusely.

Lu Tai shouted loudly in one of the circular formations: "If you don't want to be shot into a sieve, quickly open the oilcloth!"

"After opening it, hold your head and you will definitely not die!"

"Anyone who dares to run away will be killed without mercy!"

Mounted archery looks cool, but in fact it is not very powerful.

Because the bows used by cavalry are all light bows and arrows.

The shooting range of this kind of bow is not very far, and it can only hit people when it reaches a similar distance.

However, even if it gets closer, the power is far less than that of a normal bow and arrow.

Some of the arrows were blocked by the materials outside and the erected carts.

Another part shot in from the corridor and hit the armor of the armor-piercing soldiers outside.

Some jumped over obstacles and landed on tarpaulins.

Some holes penetrated the oilcloth, and some bounced directly on it.

On the Ming army's side, screams could be heard from time to time.

However, despite this, no one dared to escape.

After all, if they run out, they will become a sieve.

It's better to squat inside, at least you will only be slightly injured, and there is a high probability that you will not die.

After one round of shooting, the Tatars saw that the shooting was ineffective, so they ordered a second round of shooting.

However, after two rounds of shooting, the civilians and soldiers were still huddled in the circular formation, and no one took advantage of the chaos to escape.

These Mongols came from afar and brought few arrows with them.

If they cannot capture it today, they will launch a general attack tomorrow.
To be continued...