Emperor Qin Ba Shi

Chapter 281 The first battle was blocked (first update)
The [-] infantry were divided into three echelons, each with a large shovel, swooping down on the side of the ditch to shovel and fill the ditch.It was rotated every half an hour, and it was not until twilight that the big ditch was filled with flat ground.

If the three-foot-wide moat is not filled in advance, it will be a huge obstacle for the Qin army to attack the city, because the cloud car will not be able to pass through.

……

At this time, [-] Qin troops under the leadership of Meng Bai joined Qin Emperor Hu Hai.Now under the city of Pingyang, the number of Qin troops suddenly reached [-].

From this moment on, Hu Hai finally had the capital to storm Pingyang.He knew that this was the first battle since the Great Qin Empire came out of the east, so he had to be cautious.

This battle can only be won but not lost.Because once defeated, it will be a disaster for him.

……

It was getting dusk at this time, Hu Hai's eyes flashed brightly, looking at the moat that was filled up on the opposite side, he ordered decisively: "The army rests for an hour, set up camp, and have half a meal."

"Yes--!"

Following Hu Hai's order, the [-] Qin army moved quickly to cooperate with various ministries.After a while, I saw a little smoke curling up from the kitchen.

The Qin army needs to rest, the Qin army needs to eat more, and the Qin army needs to fight more.

"Your Majesty, this battle is...?"

Mengbai's face was complicated. He thought that the strong attack at this time was a big problem for the Qin army. The Qin army had suffered heavy losses before and had not recovered.

The Great Qin Empire went east, and the enemy it faced was not only the Western Wei Dynasty.It is the kings of the Shandong countries headed by Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu.

The emergence of the Great Qin Dynasty is equivalent to contending against the entire world with one's own strength.

"storm!"

Standing on a hilltop, Hu Hai paused every word, and said: "At present, the Great Qin Empire needs a positive and hearty victory to awaken the morale of the army and stabilize the hearts of the people."

"It's not that I want to fight, but that the government and the people of the Great Qin Empire want to go east, and want to fight!"

Having said that, Hu Hai patted Mengbai's shoulder: "Don't think too much, go eat quickly, there will be a big battle waiting for us!"

"Yes!" Mengbai agreed and strode away.

Hu Hai was staring blankly at the moon-star-sparse sky by himself. At the moment just now, he had the urge to blurt out, wanting to say—Zhen will take you home.

It's just that his words came to his lips, but he couldn't say anything.Hu Hai knew that the Great Qin Empire was not prepared at all for going east this time.

Whether it is food, equipment, armor, war horses, population scheduling, everything is not ready.

But the Great Qin Empire needs a stable environment to recuperate, and Hedong County and Sanchuan County must be taken, otherwise Hu Hai will not be reconciled and will not be at ease.

"Your Majesty, eat some too!" Han Tan brought a bag of water.

Hu Hai didn't say much, took the water bag Han Tan handed him, unscrewed it and took a few sips, then grabbed the dried beef and started chewing.

This is the current situation of the Qin army. Even if Qin Emperor Hu Hai led the army to go out, he could only eat dry beef and drink water like ordinary soldiers.

Chewing big mouthfuls, Hu Hai ate a few pieces of beef jerky with clear water.Immediately, I felt warmth in my stomach, and at the same time felt pain in my cheeks.

Hu Hai stood up, threw the water bag in his hand to Han Tan, and said, "Decree: Siege—!"

"Yes!" With a promise, Han Tan shouted: "Your Majesty has an order: to attack the city—"

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo——" At the same time, the horn sounded loudly, and the humming sound fell clearly in the ears of the soldiers of the Qin army.

Following Hu Hai's order, the main force of the Qin army that had already been prepared quickly pressed forward, and the chariots rushed out, catapults, and cloud chariots all appeared on the battlefield.

At this moment, under the torch, Hu Hai held the Tianwen long sword in his hand, his helmet was pierced through his armor, and he stood on a cloud cart less than a stone's throw away from the city wall, personally commanding the siege operation.

"Beat the drum, cheer for the army—" Hu Hai shouted with murderous intent in his eyes.

"Boom boom boom——"

On the vast plain under the night, people shouted horses, torches lit up the sky, and the sound of drums and drums shook the sky and the earth.The head of Pingyang city was also lit up continuously, and the Wei army's helmets were brightly armored, and everyone fought bravely to the death.

Mengbai stood on the front line in person, commanding the equipment battalion to attack the city. The Qin army's cloud chariot advanced, and because the moat was filled, it was pushed under the city wall after a while.

"kill--"

The ladder was built, the soldiers of the Qin army climbed wildly, and rocks and logs poured down from the top of Pingyang City.At this moment, the arrows of the Qin and Wei armies seemed to be free of money.

Just a moment later, the arrows stopped shooting.Although the Qin army had strong bows and crossbows, such long-range weapons were difficult to use in night sieges, otherwise they would accidentally injure their own soldiers.

After all, no matter how many arrows there are, there is a limit. If you shoot them, you can't take them back. How can you shoot them indiscriminately?

The same is true for Wei Guo.Now that the Qin army is besieging the city, it is unknown when reinforcements will arrive. The supplies in Pingyang City are limited, so careful planning is necessary.

Looking at the advancing Qin army, Long Du quickly ordered: "Bring in a large amount of hog and beef fat that has been accumulated, pack them in clay pots, and place them under the female wall."

"Wei—!" Jun Sima nodded in agreement, then turned and left.

Long knows that arrows alone are not enough, or even not enough.Even if all the arrows are shot, it can't stop the Qin army's offensive.

The most important thing at the moment is to block the first wave of offensive, so that you are qualified to talk about other things.

Standing at the head of Pingyang City, Long Du's eyes flickered, and his calmness was almost terrifying.He kept staring at the advancing Qin Army infantry under the torch.

Seeing the Qin army attacking under the torches, a ladder was set up, and the soldiers of the Qin army climbed up.At this moment, a look of cruelty flashed across Longdu's eyes: "Kill—"

General Long Du gave an order, and the soldiers of the Wei army immediately smashed the clay pot of oil on the ladder.

"Butter torch, throw—!" Long Du once again roared.

"Brush brush..."

Countless butter torches cut through the darkness and smashed into the city, like fireworks in a troubled time.

"Roll the wood, kill—"

Longdu is extremely keen on capturing wars, one after another.From the throwing down of clay pots, butter torches, and rolling stones, it can be described as waves of murderous intent.

……

At the moment when the clay pot grease exploded, splashing the ladder and the Qin army's infantry, the butter torch that could burn for a long time also fell down.

Then dense rolling wood and rocks rolled down from the top of the city, smashed the ladder in half, and smashed the soldiers of the Qin army to death under the city wall.

Standing on the cart, Hu Hai had a panoramic view of this scene, and couldn't help frowning.He knew that the Qin army suffered too many casualties, and it was not an option to continue like this.

……

"Your Majesty, the Wei army is fully prepared. Our army's siege has been blocked, and it is not appropriate to continue to attack the city!" Meng Bai appeared beside Hu Hai at some point.

"Mingjin—!" After a moment of silence, Hu Hai ordered decisively.

Attacking at night for two hours, there was nothing they could do about Pingyang City. On the contrary, the Qin army suffered heavy casualties. In desperation, Hu Hai ordered to stop the attack.

(End of this chapter)