It was almost dark, but the battle at Zhuyang Pass had entered its most brutal stage. Arrows rained down from the top of the city, and siege ladders were put up one after another on the city wall.

Ladders were the main equipment used by the Sui army to attack the city, but their composition was quite simple. They were to cut through thick fir trees and nail them together firmly to form a broad and bulky whole. Each piece was about one foot wide.

First put it on the jinglan cart, then push it to the bottom of the city. Once the rope is released, the cart and the plank will tilt to the top of the city.

The first row was built on top of the city, forming a slope that was difficult for humans to climb. However, after one row was pressed against the other, it would form a gentle overpass. Of course, the Tang army would not just watch the Sui army build it. They used the battlements.

The shooting holes on the top were used to shoot arrows from both sides. Some soldiers put down the rolling logs. When the first ladder was put up, some people tried to push it away. However, the ladder was heavy and heavy, and it hit the top of the city so hard.

It was really not possible for a few people to push it away, not to mention that the Sui army had already built several earthen hills outside the city before attacking the city. A crossbow on it was aimed at the top of the city where the ladder was and fired, suppressing it.

The Tang army was unable to lift its head.

Although the Tang army had sufficient troops, they could not place many troops at the top of the city with limited space. There were few people and they could not push down the ladder. If there were many people, it would be a good meal for bed crossbows.

It's okay if it falls on a shield, at least it can reduce the power to a certain extent, but if it falls on a crowd, it can pierce through people in an instant. The most terrifying cross arrow, which is as thick as a spear, can powerfully cut off several people.

However, the Tang army was extremely brave and fought back with strong pressure, using crossbows and small catapults to defend the city. Although the crossbow array could not be hit, it also caused great losses to the slave soldiers who built the ladders. Huge rocks roared

Falling from the sky, rolling in the crowd, flesh and blood flying everywhere, screams resounding in the wilderness, the high-erected ladder of a Jinglan car was hit by a boulder. The huge impact caused the 'car ladder' to fall backwards, and the ladder

He fell heavily, smashing the slave soldiers hiding behind the ladder until their flesh and blood flew everywhere, and the screams resounded throughout the field.

One after another, huge rocks hit the crowd, and screams continued. The huge fear also reduced the morale of the slave soldiers. Many people turned around and wanted to run away, but Xue Wanjun was already prepared. Three thousand Sui troops held Mo Dao and pressed down behind them. Nearly a hundred soldiers

The slave soldiers who escaped from the formation were chopped into pieces.

The slave soldiers were frightened by Mo Daoshou's terror. In desperation, they had no choice but to push the jinglan carts forward. As the jinglan carts advanced one by one, a bow and arrow battle broke out between the two sides. Ten thousand Tang soldiers

Shoot arrows down on both sides of the battlements of the city wall. There are archery openings in the Zhuyangguan city wall. The soldiers use the battlements as cover, while the crossbowmen shoot arrows from behind. The slave army has the advantage due to their dense numbers. Arrows from both sides are like dense rain, weaving in the sky.

A black arrow net caused heavy casualties to the slave soldiers, and the Tang army also suffered a lot from the suppression of the Sui army's crossbow array, with people constantly being hit by arrows and dying.

In the dense rain of arrows, the Turkic army began to cross the moat and approach the city wall. To the surprise of the Turks, there was no water in the moat. It was just a large trench two feet deep and two feet five feet wide. But whether there was water in the moat, it was unknown to the Turks.

There was no point in the army. They put up wooden planks up to three feet long, rendering the moat useless for defense.

At this time, the following dozens of Jinglan trucks carrying ladders rumbled along the wooden road. After arriving at the designated position, they fell one after another on the ladder in front. Due to a

Being far away from the Tang army's firing range, the casualties gradually became smaller.

The overpass was built, and the slave soldiers climbed up like crazy. They held a shield in one hand and used the spear and sword in the other hand to fight fiercely with the Tang army. A log above their heads was smashed hard, and countless soldiers were killed.

He screamed and fell down the stairs, but immediately others swarmed up.

The soldiers of the Tang Army used the shooting holes on the battlements to shoot arrows from both sides. The crossbow arrows were sharp and penetrated the leather armor. Strings of slave soldiers on the siege vehicle were shot and fell, but soon, the slave soldiers no longer paid attention to the people above their heads.

The Tang army protected both sides with shields, and the number of slave soldiers hit by arrows gradually decreased.

On the top of the city, in front of each ladder, dozens of Tang troops fought fiercely with the enemy. However, although the slave soldiers attacking the city suffered heavy casualties, they were extremely ferocious and would never back down.

The battle became bloody and fierce.

Xue Wanjun stood on a high observation tower, watching the offensive and defensive battle. He had a clear view of the battle in front of him. Although the slave soldiers suffered heavy casualties, he knew very well in his heart that the situation was developing step by step in the direction he expected.

It was normal for the attacking party to suffer a large number of casualties. There was no such thing as an undead war, not to mention that the dead were all aliens. He didn't feel bad at all.

In fact, in addition to enslaving soldiers, Yang Tong also used his nationality to seduce the Turks, and young men from the Western Regions came to fight voluntarily. And this was not the first time that this happened. Xue Wanjun knew Yang Tong's thoughts very well. Not only did he save pensions,

They can also use war to consume the war potential of foreign races. Xue Wanjun doesn't know how many young men and women from various races outside the region are left, and he doesn't bother to pay attention to it. But he knows that after the civil war is over, the young men of foreign races who are lucky enough to survive are all elites.

, Judging from Yang Tong's character, these people will eventually join the Sui family and become members of the Great Sui Dynasty, and will no longer have the slightest relationship with foreign races.

At this time, Shi Jin rushed to the foot of the tower and quickly climbed up. "General, the slave soldiers have suffered heavy casualties. Since the construction of the ladder, there have been nearly 5,000 casualties."

Xue Wanjun asked coldly: "So what?"

"Uh!" Shi Jin was stunned for a moment and said, "General, I would like to ask, when will the camp besieged?"

"When it gets dark! Be prepared."

"As you command!"

Shi Jin responded excitedly and ran down quickly.

Xue Wanjun cast his eyes towards the dark distant mountains on the left and right sides of Zhuyang Pass. He knew that Gao Yan and Yu Zhan were also following his beacon.

He originally wanted to launch the final blow tomorrow morning, but the changes in the Tang army forced him to take action in advance. After such a long confrontation, the Sui army's careful tactics had already penetrated into Zhuyang Pass. The Tang army was so huge that it was impossible to keep track of everything.

The city was aware of the evacuation, and no action was taken in the city. It was noticed by Xi Zuo, and the information was sent to Xue Wanjun immediately. At that moment, Xue Wanjun knew that the news of the destruction of the Nanxiang warehouse had reached Zhuyang Pass, and Li Shimin was afraid

The escape route was cut off and they tried to escape under the cover of night.

But in his opinion, this is better than the original plan, because when the Tang army retreats south, there will be chaos in Guancheng. Gao Yan and Yu Zhan can take this opportunity to turn Guancheng into a pool of muddy water, creating a mess for the frontal battlefield.

A large army provides an opportunity to win.

In fact, Xue Wanjun has teamed up with Luo Shixin to fight and let him rush in from behind. However, deep down in his heart, Xue Wanjun does not want Luo Shixin to arrive too early. This is not a matter of merit, but a matter of Xue Wanjun's dignity. If the confrontation lasts for so long, he still needs Luo Shixin's help.

Taking this pass, which is not considered a dangerous pass, then what dignity does he have to serve as the Great Sui Dynasty Youwuwei General, Tengguo Gong? What qualifications does he have to wear this "Heavenly Killing Sword" gifted by the Holy One? He must first make it before Luo Shixin arrives.

The Zhuyang Pass was broken.

With this thought, Xue Wanjun drew out the cold Heavenly Killing Sword. The smooth blade was covered with layers of patterns like pine wood grains. It was exquisite and beautiful. The blade reflected the firelight in the distance, as if there was blood flowing. Suddenly, he waved the sword and ordered:

: "Send my order and the army will attack again."

When the soldiers heard this, they immediately beat the drums vigorously.

The fierce war drums sounded again, and another five thousand slave soldiers climbed to the city along the overpass. The fight between the two sides was extremely bloody. Bodies piled up on the city head and the overpass, and blood flowed into rivers. Not only the slave soldiers suffered heavy casualties, but also the Tang army defending the city suffered heavy casualties.

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Slave soldiers continued to attack the city, and Zhuyang Pass was in danger one after another, but they were killed again and again by the Tang army who were also red-eyed.

The battle reached a stalemate on top of the city. Seeing that the sky was completely dark, Xue Wanjun finally issued the order to capture the city camp and replace the slave soldiers.

The Tang army, which was resisting desperately, suddenly felt relieved. Seeing the desperate slave soldiers jumping off the overpass and running back, they were overjoyed and cheered loudly.

However, they didn't know that the slave soldiers were just Xue Wanjun's appetizer. When the slave soldiers were all gone, arrows rained down from the mountains.

"Pffffffffffff!"

The cheers of the Tang army could not last long, and the nightmare-like rain of arrows had already enveloped them. Those five-foot-long cross arrows with violent force slammed into the crowd of Tang soldiers who were dancing and celebrating their victory. Hundreds of Tang soldiers were among them.

Without even reacting, their bodies were torn to pieces. Some were still intact, but more people were torn apart by the huge force. In the blood mist, one could hear the screams one after another, but this time

, at least six to seven hundred Tang troops were swallowed up by the giant crossbow.

The Tang army who was lucky enough to escape suddenly remembered that the Sui army still had this powerful weapon, and they all squatted down to avoid it. However, after six rounds, the thrilling sound stopped, and the brave Tang army stretched out a little.

He turned his head and looked around. Suddenly, his eyes widened and he shouted in unison, "The enemy is attacking."

At this time, the Tang army finally realized that the main purpose of the six rounds of giant arrows was to cover the Sui army who was attacking the city along the overpass.

The Tang army knew that when the two armies intertwined, the astonishingly powerful crossbows would stop firing, and then there would be a battle of strength between the soldiers, with a great chance of winning, so they stood up to meet the enemy one by one.

A heavily armored soldier appeared in front of the Tang army. The thick armor covered the whole body tightly, with only a pair of eyes exposed. They held two-sided long swords that were one foot and five feet long. Every step this heavy armored soldier took

They were all extremely heavy, as if the earth was shaking.

"Fire the arrow!"

When the Tang army fired arrows one after another, the heavy armored soldiers suddenly accelerated up. They dragged the heavy sword in one hand and held the other hand in front of their eyes, blocking their eyes. When the arrows fell on them, they only made a "dang-dang" sound. Could it be?

It was bounced away by the strong armor. When the first row of Sui troops rushed to the city, they heard a loud shout, and then rows of swords among the Sui troops flew up, and the bright long swords were like

It stood up like a forest, and the sword was as bright as a wall.

"ha!"

An earth-shaking roar suddenly sounded, and countless long swords were swung at the Tang army. Nearly a thousand people moved in unison, and the bright sword light was like a sun rising from the ground, dazzling with flowers and murderous intent.

Nearly a thousand Tang soldiers were cut in two by their swords.

After one strike, the heavily armored soldiers attacked the city with firm steps. Every time they swung the ten-foot-long sword in their hands, the Tang soldiers howled and tore apart and fell to death on the spot.

The Sui army regarded the Tang army in front of them as nothing, and advanced like a wall. Anyone who touched it would be killed.

This army is the Mo Dao Army that has been silent for several years!

The cost of a Mo Dao hand is too high. Even with the wealth of the Great Sui Dynasty, it only equipped 40,000 people. They were distributed among the ten legions, and the amount was allocated according to the severity of the tasks in the war zone. As a civil war

Xue Wanjun, one of the main forces of the Sixth Army, obtained 6,000 Mo swordsmen, who were combined into the Sixth Army's "city camp", while the Fourth Army of Liaodong and the Eighth Army of the Western Regions were only allocated 2,000 men, each with their own strength.

It has its own nickname.

Before the military reform of the Great Sui Dynasty, there were more than 800,000 elite troops. Mo Dao Shou was selected at that time. Naturally, they selected the best from the best and carefully selected. Every Mo Dao Shou was a strong man with a strong back and strong shoulders.

With a strength of 100 kilograms, and good conduct and tough character, Mo Daoshou is worthy of being the elite among the elites of the Sui army, and the ace among the aces! The status of this army in the Sui army can even be compared with Yang Tong's Xuanjia army.

Their tall and mighty figures possess the power to move mountains. Coupled with indestructible heavy armor and the unparalleled sharp sword, they have become one of the pinnacle arms of this era. They do not need tactics at all when fighting the enemy.

He just repeated simple movements such as horizontal slash, vertical slash, and diagonal slash.

Pushing forward like a wall, both men and horses will be shattered!

This Mo Dao formation stood on the top of the city. As they slowly moved forward, countless Tang troops charged forward one after another. However, it was like a torrent of water breaking through a dike and slamming into the mainstay, causing their limbs to fly everywhere and blood to spurt out.

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The Mo Dao Army is famous outside the region and is rampant. No one knows how many Hu tribesmen were cut to pieces and disemboweled in front of the Mo Dao formation. Countless corpses and blood created the great reputation of the Mo Dao Army. In front of them, they looked like ghosts.

Pi Yi, the heroes are dormant!
To be continued...