The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1721

Chapter 1721: 825 Hei Fengqi Goes to Battle! (Second Update)

The sky was filled with arrows that pierced through the long air, emitting a heart-stirring wailing, carrying a devastating force, weaving a dense rain of arrows in the sky.

The first row of archers, after shooting, swiftly withdrew to replenish their arrows, while the rear archers stepped forward through the gaps, mercilessly releasing the arrows in their hands!

There were a total of three rows of archers, working in perfect harmony, not only ensuring a seamless attack but also fully restoring their arm strength.

The rain of arrows fearfully fell into the front camp of the Liang army, prompting them to quickly raise their shields in defense.

However, the shields could only block one side; they could defend the top but not the front. Arrows shot from different angles, always finding a gap to pierce, striking the Liang soldiers!

After the first round of arrow barrage, dozens fell in the Liang ranks.

Chang Wei continued the assault, and the archers nearly pulled the bowstrings to the point of sparks, the terrifying sound of arrows piercing the air echoing across the entire city tower. In an instant, the Liang army’s screams filled the field.

After three rounds of attack, a hundred were struck in the Liang army.

For the Liang army, which had twenty thousand vanguard troops, the loss of a hundred might not be significant, but if it happened in a moment of dust and ashes, it was a very severe situation.

Especially since the other side hadn’t lost a single soldier, only expending some arrows.

Song Kai felt the pressure from the defenders of Quyang City.

What on earth was happening?

Wasn’t Chang Wei a confidant of the Nangong Family? Why did he wage war against the Liang army?

Could it be that—the peace proposal by the Nangong Family that night was a pretense, actually to divert their attention, making it easier for Chang Wei to destroy military equipment?

The Nangong Family had been toying with the Liang army all along?

Song Kai squinted his icy eyes. No matter what, since Chang Wei dared to wage war against the Liang army today, they couldn’t blame them for turning hostile!

He broke the arrow on his shoulder, shouted fiercely, and with inner force projected his voice: "Everyone don’t panic! Listen to my command! Left vanguard camp, form the array! Feihe Array!"

The Feihe Array was created by Liang’s divine general Chu Feipeng. It used shields to form a defensive formation, named because it resembled a flying crane when viewed from above.

The defense area of a single shield was limited, but when all the shields were combined, it formed an impenetrable iron cover, with the front sealed off by vertical shields.

Arrows had no place to strike.

If they thought this was all of Chang Wei’s tricks, they were too naive.

"Stone throwers!"

Chang Wei gave an order.

The archers skillfully retreated to the side, and the soldiers quickly pushed the stone throwers to the edge of the city tower, loading stones, pressing down, and firing, their actions deft and in perfect unison.

Some of the Hei Fengqi leaders were also present.

Cheng Fugui’s mouth hung wide open, unable to close for a long time: "These, these soldiers... can do it..."

Once, they were wiped out by the Hei Fengqi, and he thought this group of rebels was useless——

Gu Jiao said, "It’s just a matter of specialization. In close combat, they might not be our match, but in defending a city, they are kings."

Quyang City was as secure as a fortress, not only because of its sturdy walls and gates but also its unbreakable defense tactics.

If Zhan’s Yuegu City had such a force, it wouldn’t have been so hard to defend.

Seeing this, Gu Jiao was basically relieved. Although the Liang army had large numbers, as long as the city gate didn’t open and the city tower didn’t collapse, they couldn’t break through Chang Wei’s defenses.

An hour later, the Liang army had lost nearly a thousand troops. Orders from the rear came from the general, and Song Kai reluctantly clenched his teeth and sounded the retreat.

In the first wave of attack, they hadn’t even reached the city walls.

Though they haphazardly used the stone throwers a few times, Chang Wei’s attack was so fierce they couldn’t get within range, wasting a dozen heavy stones.

The Liang army rested for two hours and launched a second wave of attacks at night.

This time they were prepared, using extremely strong shield-battering rams to push the war chariots forward dozens of feet, finally allowing their stone throwers to function, inflicting some damage on the soldiers on the city tower.

Chang Wei deployed black gunpowder.

The Yan Country hadn’t mined large nitrate deposits, so the raw material for black gunpowder was very limited and hard to use for military purposes.

Chang Wei had brought out all his bottom-of-the-box stock; when the explosive power was insufficient, he resorted to Paralysis Medicine.

The Liang army was once again repelled.

Song Kai was covered in dust, so angry that he was about to explode!

He dragged his injured arm, riding on a warhorse, drawing his sword and pointing it at the city tower: "Chang! If you have guts, come down and duel with me! Always hiding on the city tower, what kind of man are you!"

Chang Wei only responded with two words: "Fire arrows."

His loyal men shielded him, narrowly avoiding being turned into a porcupine.

At midnight, the relentless Song Kai launched a sneak attack, but having already penetrated everything, Chang Wei once again drove him into a hasty retreat.

The first day, perfect defense!

The defenders were quite pleased, as their confidence, once shattered by the Hei Fengqi, seemed to have returned significantly, and everyone was filled with fighting spirit.

Considering they were, after all, the Nangong Family’s troops, listening to Chang Wei’s command was truly thanks to the Nangong Family’s past favor.

Now, with the Nangong Family not in the city, Chang Wei became the backbone. Naturally, whatever he said was what went.

Chang Wei’s heart pounded suddenly!

Gu Jiao was in the wounded soldier camp bandaging the injured military officers, and upon hearing the commotion outside, she hurried onto the city tower and asked Chang Wei, "What’s going on?"

Chang Wei, with a grave expression, stated, "The north city gate has been breached." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Gu Jiao was puzzled: "Breached? There’s no large army heading towards the north city gate."

Chang Wei judged from his past experience: "No, there isn’t, which might mean the situation is even more serious."

As soon as his voice fell, a soldier nearby pointed to the Liang Country’s army’s camp ahead and shouted, "They’ve retreated!"

Gu Jiao glanced over, her eyes cold: "They haven’t retreated; they’re moving to the north city gate."

The Liang Country’s army intended to attack the north city gate.

Gu Jiao and Chang Wei rushed downstairs immediately.

Gu Jiao whistled, and the Hei Feng King galloped over. Gu Jiao took a large stride and expertly mounted the horse.

Chang Wei called over a deputy general, instructing him to temporarily oversee the defense of the west city gate, while he set off on horseback, pursuing Gu Jiao in the direction of the north city gate.

Halfway there, they encountered soldiers coming to report.

The soldier saluted, "General Chang, bad news! The north city gate has fallen!"

Chang Wei said, "Speak clearly!"

The soldier said, "That bastard named Zhang Daman took advantage of his night watch to destroy the gate hinge!"

The gate hinge is equivalent to the door hinge in later ages; without them, the gate couldn’t be mounted.

And the gate hinge of Quyang City’s city tower is made of stone, integrated with the entire city gate opening. Once destroyed, it’s impossible to repair, only a new one can be forged, but that can’t be accomplished in just a day or two.

Chang Wei realized the gravity of the situation.

They could deal with the Liang Country’s army because they had the advantage of the city walls. If the Liang Country’s army took advantage of the situation and invaded the city, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The forces at the other three main city gates couldn’t be withdrawn, since their enemies weren’t just the Liang Country’s army, but also the vigilant Han Family and Jin Country.

Thus, the actual forces available to fight at the west city gate were less than 20,000—

Gu Jiao looked at Chang Wei, "General Chang, you continue to guard your west city gate; leave the north city gate to the Hei Fengqi."

Chang Wei opened his mouth, "But—"

Gu Jiao tightened the reins, looking far toward City North, and declared, "From this moment on, the flesh and blood of the Hei Fengqi will be the city gate of the north city!"