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Dense and powerful arrows covered the top of the city, and the defenders on the top of the city were unable to raise their heads. But soon, the defenders on the top of the city also began to fight back. They squatted on the top of the city, using the battlements as cover, and advanced toward the top of the city. The arrows were released, and the arrows intertwined in the sky. Although the Guanlong soldiers were wearing thick armor, there were still crossbowmen who were hit by arrows and fell down, and were carried down by the rescue soldiers.

At this time, five small trebuchets were slowly advancing under the cover of hundreds of soldiers holding large shields. The trebuchets were about seven feet high and the throwing pole was about three feet. They could throw twenty kilograms of iron fire thunder. One hundred and fifty steps away.

At this time, a general on the top of the city saw the trebuchet of the Guan Long Army. He immediately became anxious and ran to Wang Zhaoxuan and said: "General Wang, the Guan Long Army is about to throw fire thunder. I suggest that the city gate be blocked with big rocks immediately."

Wang Zhaoxuan hesitated and said, "But where are the big rocks in the city?"

“The foundation of the City God’s Temple is made of huge rocks!”

One sentence reminded Wang Zhaoxuan, and he immediately ordered: "You immediately lead five hundred soldiers to demolish the City God's Temple and pry out the foundation stones."

"Follow the order!"

The general left quickly, and Wang Zhaoxuan ordered again: "Prepare the fire oil!"

Hundreds of barrels of kerosene were carried to the top of the city by soldiers. There was no moat or suspension bridge in Feihu County, which was a trouble for the defenders, but it was beneficial to the attackers.

Five small trebuchets have been debugged, and iron fire mines are installed in the hurling pockets. Hundreds of soldiers hold up shields to resist arrows and protect the trebuchets.

The match was lit, and one of the generals shouted, "Fire!"

‘Bang! Bang! Bang! ’

Five trebuchets were launched at the same time, and five iron fire thunders were fired at the city gate together. The caltrop fire thunders rolled in the air and hit the city gate directly.

Guan Longjun's trebuchet has been developed to the fifth generation. The accuracy of the small trebuchet has reached the level of nine out of ten, and the large trebuchet can also achieve seven out of ten. Of course, it must use standard weight and require professional operator. .

Three of the five iron fire thunders were nailed to the city gate, and the other two accidentally collided and fell to the ground. In just a moment, the five iron fire thunders exploded in a series.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" A series of iron fire thunder explosions were deafening and filled with smoke.

The soldiers on the top of the city covered their ears and knelt on the ground.

When the smoke cleared, half of the city gate was blown away, revealing a large dark hole.

Taking advantage of the opportunity before the enemy could react, Lei Wanchun drew his sword and shouted: "Cavalry charge -"

Three thousand cavalry suddenly launched into action, as if a strong wind was blowing across the ground. Lei Wanchun personally led the cavalry towards the city gate.

Wang Zhaoxuan finally reacted from the extreme shock. Seeing that the cavalry was about to attack, he stamped his feet and shouted in anxiety, "Drop the fire oil! Drop the fire oil!"

The soldiers carried the kerosene one after another, but the storm of arrows came, completely suppressing the defenders at the top of the city. A dozen soldiers had to squat on the ground, lift the kerosene jar and throw it downwards, while throwing down the torches.

The kerosene burned to the ground. At this time, the Guanlong cavalry were already in front of them. They rushed through the fire like a gust of wind and rushed directly into the city.

Wang Zhaoxuan saw that the enemy cavalry had entered the city and the burning of kerosene had no effect. He knew something was wrong and immediately turned around and ran towards the east of the city.

Three thousand fire-fighting soldiers rushed forward and put out the fire at the city gate with hundreds of thick wet beddings. The army entered the city, but most of the soldiers in the city had no time to escape and knelt down to surrender.

Lei Wanchun immediately sent Yang Qing to lead 5,000 people to kill Huju Valley dozens of miles away. The hundreds of defenders in Huju Valley had no intention of resisting and followed Wang Zhaoxuan to evacuate to Yizhou.

Taking Huju Valley is equivalent to opening the door to Yizhou. There is no danger to defend further east, and Guanlong's army can fight all the way into Youzhou.

But Li Ye does not intend to take action against the Hebei feudal towns now. The time is not yet available, and the political value of taking action now is of little value.

The destruction of the feudal towns in Hebei was just to prove the legitimacy of his rule.

The 20,000 Guanlong troops immediately took Feihu County as their base, threatening the security of Yizhou and even the entire Youzhou, and became a sharp knife hanging on the back of Zhu Si's neck.

At this time, Zhu Si already knew the news that Guan Long had captured Feihu County, and the Yunzhong County spies sent him the news that Guan Long's army had arrived with as many as 50,000 people. This shocked Zhu Si and hurriedly sent his advisers to Huang Bai came to discuss countermeasures.

Every person in power is his own staff and counselor. This is normal. The Tang Dynasty was the world of staff. The threshold for becoming an official in the Tang Dynasty was too high. Most people who were talented but had no backing chose to be staff.

Staff members can become staff officers, and if they are lucky, they can become regular officials. This is also a good path.

Huang Bai is about forty years old, not tall, very thin, and looks smart and capable. He was originally An Lushan's staff, but he was not reused and was inactive until Brother Zhu Si took a fancy to him and asked him to make suggestions. , Zhu Xicai was killed in one fell swoop, Zhu Si ascended to the position of Jiedushi, and Huang Bai was also promoted to counselor and chief staff.

Huang Bai saw Zhu Si's nervousness and secretly sneered in his heart. At first, he repeatedly tried to dissuade Zhu Si not to send assassins to Chang'an or to provoke Li Ye, but Zhu Si refused to listen and insisted on avenging his brother Zhu Tao. Now he can Well, Li Ye's army came to kill him. This was obviously revenge on Zhu Si.

But after all, he was Zhu Si's adviser, and he received a large salary. Zhu Si also gave him a reward of at least thousands of dollars. He could not hold grudges regardless of reason or emotion, and must try his best to help his lord.

Huang Bai comforted Zhu Si and said: "Li Ye's military tactics have always been unpredictable. On the surface, he sent troops to Yunzhou to target the envoy, but I think it is more likely that he wanted to seize the Hedong Road. This is called building plank roads openly and secretly attacking Chencang."

"Sir, do you have any basis for your opinion?"

"My basis is very simple. There is Hedong Road between Li Ye and Hebei, which is very detrimental to his logistics. He must first capture Hedong before considering Hebei. This is a reasonable move. Otherwise Even if he captures Youzhou, he may not be able to hold it, because Youzhou also involves Khitan, Xiren and Goguryeo, and Li Ye cannot fail to consider this."

Zhu Si nodded, "Sir, what you said makes sense, but his troops are hanging in Yizhou and he has not launched any attack, which makes me feel uncomfortable!"

"What Li Ye wants is this effect, so that the lord does not dare to act rashly. I advise the lord to seize the time to train the army, mine iron ore to build armor, and enhance his own strength. Only with strong strength can he defeat Li Baochen and Tian Chengsi. Unify Hebei before you can confront Li Ye. My lord, strength is the way to go!"

Zhu Si sighed and said: "You are right. I have been too impetuous during this period and have no intention of training the army. From now on, I will train the army with all my strength. Nothing can hinder my plan!"

"My lord is wise!"

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