Chapter 248 Between Offense and Defense
The dawn broke out in the east, and the morning glow was born again. This sky, like a splash of blood, moved from the place where the sun rose to the direction of the sunset. The blood spreading still did not dissipate, and the royal city was surrounded by war smoke all day long.
The coalition of princes and Qin troops outside the city never expected that the vulnerable imperial guards in their impression seemed to have changed overnight. They only took nearly a day to attack the royal city guarded by thousands of troops.
This result is surprising and even more incomprehensible. What force supports their will and makes the Imperial Guard, which was originally not strong in combat, suddenly become so powerful?
After receiving the war report, Wang Feng and Nie Wushuang came to Luocheng from the Qin army camp in the rear with such doubts. Earlier, after the princes launched another attack, they sent two thousand Qin troops to join the war. In this way, the total number of troops attacking from the front was nearly 10,000. It was more than enough to conquer the city with such military force.
However, the fact is that after a long time of turmoil, not only did they not even climb up the city, but they also lost their troops and lost their generals and left a corpse by the city wall. Several princes were forced to order the army to retreat and take a temporary rest.
Although such a failure did not shake the morale of the army, it eventually caused some impact. Even the princes who had been besieging Luocheng for many days felt very depressed. However, since even the Qin army suffered damage, it seemed that it was not because their subordinates were incompetent, but because the army in the city had indeed become powerful.
It is precisely for this reason that when Zhongshan Hou and others saw Wang Feng and Nie Wushuang coming, they did not show much shame. They just briefly introduced the situation and then kept complaining about the losses they suffered.
Wang Feng frowned. He looked at the battlefield ahead. It was only two or three miles away from the west gate of Luocheng, so you could see clearly. Although the city walls over there seemed to be mottled after several attacks, they did not create too serious gaps. In the rising smoke, flags fluttered on the top of the city, and war drums were faintly sounded. Occasionally, you could hear the sergeant shouts of soldiers. It was obvious that after the fierce battle, the morale in the city was still very high. This was a bit unusual.
"What the hell is going on? Just a few thousand defenders, can't you still attack so many of you?"
Hearing the general's shouting, the general who came back in a hurry to answer the orders hurriedly came over and replied. He led the two thousand Qin troops to participate in the just-concluded siege. Wang Feng has always led the army harshly. If he can't explain clearly, he will be unbearable.
"General! The imperial guards on the top of the city are fearless, and the princes' army suffered heavy casualties. Later, the generals drove the soldiers to climb up to the top of the city, but unexpectedly, the opponent used wood and hot oil to block them, and the fire ignited from the bottom of the city wall... In order to reduce the casualties of the soldiers, the generals had to temporarily choose to retreat."
Faced with the fear of the generals, Wang Feng nodded and did not blame the other party anymore. The Qin soldiers were never afraid of life and death. Their highest mission was to gain the right to win the battlefield, and under this premise, try to minimize unnecessary casualties. This was a practice that the Qin army had been popular with a long time ago. Every Qin soldiers was a rare wealth and of course they could not be damaged at will.
"Let your people go back and rest. Although the royal city defenders temporarily defended the city, they were just the last stubborn resistance."
The general was relieved and hurriedly took his people to treat the injured. Wang Feng exchanged a look with Nie Wushuang, and then he said to several small princes.
"You have worked hard all the time. In addition to leaving behind the people surrounding the passages, please retreat and rest. Leave the rest to my Daqin army!"
When Zhongshan Hou and others heard this, they were shocked. They knew that Wang Feng was angry and the Qin army was finally about to take action. They immediately agreed to send generals to gather all the soldiers. While resting, they watched the battle for the Qin army, beat drums and cheered for the formation.
Following the order, the Qin army was dispatched in the direction of the Qin camp and came in a mighty manner. The momentum of the strong army in the world was indeed extraordinary. The princes' army stared at it with wide eyes, and only felt a fierce and murderous aura overwhelming. Before they could fight with it, it made people feel fearful.
This is called taking the lead! Wang Feng is very satisfied with the momentum he showed. Many of this army are his direct descendants. If this battle is successful, a group of outstanding generals and officers in the army will surely emerge. He will record all their contributions and seek rewards from the King of Qin. These people will be the help of the Wang family in the future and will not be careless at all.
Moreover, veteran Wang Feng believed even more that Nie Wushuang, who was by his side, would take everything into consideration. This young master is not a simple person. He will definitely take advantage of this opportunity to win over his own. Therefore, the opportunity is rare and he must perform well.
Nie Wushuang kept standing with his hands behind his back, watching the heroic soldiers pounced on Luocheng, and he was not worried about any mistakes in the Qin army. The first ten thousand troops dispatched were all warriors with rich combat experience. They were equipped with large siege equipment, hundreds of cloud ladders, and siege cars up to more than ten feet high. These things will help the Qin army forcibly climb the city under the cover of feather arrows and shields.
Several generals were wearing heavy armor and rushed to the front. They opened the distance and loudly commanded the more than 10,000 elite troops to rush across the moat like wind storing the broken clouds.
With countless eyes, another iron-blooded battle began. This is the real strength of the Qin army. None of the siegemen looked back. Their target was the enemy on the top of the city. Everyone wanted to be the first to climb. Because such a warrior would definitely become the most dazzling brave star in this war!
The shouts were like thunder and arrows were like rain. The desperate battle between the two sides on the city and under the city was unfolding within a few miles. Countless corpses fell down on both sides of the moat. Blood was flowing and the river water was dyed red. The arrows were constantly falling down on the top of the city, and the people in the air and below the city walls died from time to time... In such a large-scale war, perhaps only the bravest and most lucky person could live.
The progress of the matter was completely unexpected. After two hours had passed, the people watching the battle in the distance were surprised to find that even though the Qin army, which had invested 10,000 most elite, could not reach the top of the city. Wang Feng, who had been receiving rewards from scouts, frowned and tighter. Like Nie Wushuang, he lost his original Feng Qingyun. Could it be that Luocheng, which seemed to be easily obtained, turned into a tough bone that could be chewed overnight?!
Those princes were even more surprised. Since the imperial guards in the city had such combat power, why did they perform so poorly in those battles a few days ago? Now they can even withstand the Qin army. If they were really so powerful, wouldn’t they have defeated the princes’ army long ago?
Naturally, no one answered them for such doubts. They looked at each other and were whispering, but they did not dare to disturb the Qin general and Nie Wushuang easily.
"Is it because our judgment was wrong? In addition to the thousands of imperial guards, the Great Zhou Dynasty also had another strength hidden...?"
Under the flag, Wang Feng said to himself. However, Nie Wushuang beside him immediately rejected his suspicion.
"Impossible! General Wang, Gou Miezha has collected a lot of information over the years. The power of the Great Zhou royal family is extremely limited in Luocheng and even the entire Zhongzhou. Apart from the thousands of flashy imperial guards, perhaps the only thing they can rely on is the Blood Shadow Dead Soldier. However, how much effect can the mere hundred dead soldiers raised by the royal family play in such a war?"
"The young master is right. According to my observation, the casualties and injuries of the defenders on the city are also very serious. It seems that they are holding on... Haha! When these guards are almost dead, I think who will rely on to defend the city?!"
Wang Feng had a sharp eye, and his judgment was not wrong. Although the guards guarding the city leaned against the tall and solid city walls, they could easily block the enemy attacking with swords, arrows, rolling wood, stones and other things. However, when the Qin army on the ladder rolled down one after another, they also suffered great losses. The Qin army, which was arranged by several teams under the city, kept shooting out the bows and arrows, and the rain of arrows kept covering the city, and the breath of death came at any time. From time to time, the person who was caught fell to the ground, or fell directly to the city and fell to death.
However, even so, as time goes by, the casualties of the Qin army became a little serious. The plan to quickly fight and decide quickly seemed difficult to achieve. When the sun was about to set, Wang Feng finally gave an order to temporarily withdraw his troops and fight again tomorrow.
Both him and Nie Wushuang realized that they had underestimated the enemy too much before. The Great Zhou Dynasty had hundreds of years of foundation, and there was still the last toughness before its demise. Since that was the case, there was no need to be polite tomorrow. The entire army was pressing forward, attacking from all sides, and striving to seize all the city gates in one go.
"In addition to the princely army, we have a total of nearly 40,000 troops. Even if Luocheng is strong, can the scattered defenders and the people still withstand it?"
Wang Feng smiled faintly, he was sure to win. Let the people in the city survive for another night! The city will be broken tomorrow and the jade will be burned, so I will no longer be polite.
As dusk fell, Ji Mo, who had been supervising the battle himself, watched the army outside the city finally retreat and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He did not care about counting the casualties, but turned around and asked the people next to him quickly.
Chapter completed!