Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

The city wall is relatively tall and strong, and it is located in Jingshui and mountain passes. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the force-bearing area is small.

This kind of desperate siege of the Turks was directly deflated here.

Under the command of Li Jing and others, the soldiers defending the city moved forward and retreated in a controlled manner, constantly dropping the rolling logs, stones, etc.

For a time, the losses on the Turkic side were even more severe than those on the Tang side.

The Tang army was mainly subject to the strong bows and crossbows of the Turks, and the Turks were lost under the city of Jingzhou.

Both sides lost [-] troops in the first phase of the siege battle.

Subsequently, the Turks quickly made adjustments and stopped swarming up.

The pace of the siege has also slowed down a lot.

However, as time passed, the loss of the Turks and the Tang army in Jingzhou City should have reached [-] people.

In the large tent of the Turkic Central Army, chief generals such as Zhishi Sili and Qibi Heli came to Tuli.

"Khan, this city of Jingzhou seems to be more difficult to attack than last year."

"In just half a month, the army we brought has lost [-] people."

"And from the grassland to the present, our 40 army has less than 30 left."

"Recently, many tribes below have complained a lot!"

Not only the two of them, but the Yi Shiyi man beside him also sighed and said: "Khan, although the soldiers of various tribes have been exchanged now."

"But with such attrition, the resentment in the hearts of those warriors who were replaced and transferred to other tribes is growing."

"It is said that those tribal leaders do not regard themselves as human beings and force themselves to die."

"If this continues, I'm afraid that there will be a mutiny in the army, and there will be big problems!"

Tu Li glanced at them at this time, "We have lost many people, but the Tang army in Jingzhou City on the opposite side has killed more than us!"

"Now, even if we lost 30, we still have nearly [-] horses."

"But their entire Great Tang was first consumed by civil wars, and then caught up with two wars with us and successive years of famine."

"Now they have reached the lowest point in history, whether they are people or troops."

"As long as we grit our teeth and gnaw away the last difficult bone in Jingzhou City, what else will they use to stop us?"

"It's a war, it's normal to have emotions."

"However, you must not be careless. You must pay attention to observe and appease those tribal leaders."

"Tell him, I, Tuli, promise them that all the hardships they endured today will be completely forgotten when they capture Chang'an and share the gold, silver, jewels, beauties and wine there!"

Tuli's words also made everyone present laugh.

Drawing big cakes, people have high expectations, and it is indeed the most effective booster at the moment.

Chapter 384 The Power of My Great Tang Mo Dao

But in Jingzhou City, all the generals, including Marshal Li Jing, had serious expressions on their faces.

They really did not expect that the determination of the Turkic attack this time was so fierce and resolute.

From the beginning to the present, he has always put on a posture of fighting Tang Jun with his life.

As a result, just half a month after the start of the war, nearly 10 people were lost in the city of Jingzhou.

More than 2 of them are the people guarding the city.

"Marshal, the imperial court intends to attack the Turks."

"But right now I feel that the Turks are not doing well. The morale of many generals, soldiers, and common people on our side is getting lower and lower."

Li Jing didn't have much expression at the moment, and didn't want to answer him, just kept silent.

Chai Shao, who was on the side, said slowly at this time: "Starting today, we will strengthen inspections in the city."

"Those who dare to spread rumors and try to escape will be killed without mercy."

"We must kill this unhealthy trend in the bud."

"Also, we must see the reserves of defensive equipment such as rolling logs, rocks and stones on the top of the city, and we must not break them."

At this time, General Yu Zhining handed a military report to Li Jing.

"Commander, Li Shiji, who has been assisting in the defense of Ningzhou, has sent a letter saying that they have seen the tragic battle on our side, and they have requested to enter the city and cooperate with us in defending the city."

Hearing this, Li Jing shook his head resolutely, "His [-] elites are the last family property of our Tang Dynasty, and they must not be touched."

"Let him continue to be stationed in Ningzhou and act according to the opportunity."

"If the city on our side is destroyed, no rescue will be allowed. Immediately retreat to martial arts and wait for the imperial court to dispatch."

After hearing Li Jing's last words, Cheng Yaojin and others didn't feel anything unusual.

But Chai Shao, Yu Zhining, and Yuchi Jingde's expressions changed at the same time.

This sentence should show that Li Jing, as the coach, has already prepared to die for the country and die on the city wall of Jingzhou, and is ready to take the blame for this huge defeat!

"Big guy!"

"If you keep the green hills, things may turn around!"

Li Jing chuckled calmly at this time, "I am in my sixties, what other green hills are there?"

"It's better to make use of the remaining heat and bear this downfall for Your Majesty and for me, Datang."

"Since this time the Turkic is plotting, we will fight him to the end."

"What I can do is to lead the soldiers and people in the city, give everything I have, and consume the Turks' vital forces."

"The rest will depend on the generals."

"Also, remember to send the excess horses in the city back to Chang'an in time, and keep them well for the few remaining properties."

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Youzhou...

After spending three days, Zhang Yajiu and others finally determined the final perfecting process.

Subsequently, thousands of artisans who have been waiting here started working at the same time.

Day and night, they rushed to manufacture the armor and weapons needed by the Youzhou army.

When the first batch of dark and shiny armors and weapons were sent to Youzhou City, they immediately attracted the attention of too many generals and officials.

Like these armors, although the black and bright colors are very special and very different, they are all conventional weapons no matter what.

But this weapon is 8-9 feet long, with a sharp front end and a long and slender body.

The length is similar to Guan Gong's Qinglong Yanyue Knife, but the blade body and blade have become sharper and slender.

The shape of this weapon is so different that they have never seen it before.

At this time, General Luo Liang directly picked up a weapon and held it upside down in his hand.

When the point touched the ground, the end of the blade reached his chest.

And the top of the hilt is more than a head higher than Luo Liang.

"My lord, what kind of knife is this?"

"The weight is not light!"

Li Qiu glanced at him at this time, and then gestured to the side, "Go play in a wide area."

"Then try the quality of this knife."

Hearing what Li Qiu said, Luo Liang came to an open space under the curious eyes of everyone, and showed his martial arts casually.

I saw that Mo Dao danced like a wind, and it was very lively.

Immediately, when he got excited, Luo Liang yelled and slashed at an ordinary weapon that had been prepared long ago.

Only a crisp sound was heard, and the weapon actually broke in response.

But the Mo Dao in Luo Liang's hand was unscathed.

Afterwards, Luo Liang slashed the Mo Dao in his hand at a piece of Turkic armor that had been prepared earlier.

I saw that without any effort, the blade of the Mo Dao pierced directly, just like cutting watermelon with a kitchen knife at home.

Seeing this scene, everyone gasped.

At this moment, Luo Liang returned to Li Qiu with the Mo Dao in shock, "My lord, the quality of this sword is very good."

"And this knife can be swung, slashed, and stabbed, and it's longer than a spear."

"If this is on horseback, it will be too comfortable!"

Li Qiu told him seriously at this time, "This is called Mo Dao, and it was designed by Zhang Yajiu based on my ideas."

"Its first function is when the cavalry charges."

"Mo Dao entered like a wall, and then slashed and killed together."

"The deterrence brought by this relatively wider and sharper blade to the enemy is far beyond that of the narrow spearhead and spearhead."

"And after confronting the enemy head-on, this Modao can stab hard, chop, chop, and slice."

"In short, no matter how you fight, the armor of the Turks cannot withstand the sharpness of our Mo Dao."

"Luo Liang, take out our armor again, and then use Turkic spears and crossbows to test its strength."

Hearing this, Luo Liang once again tested the sturdiness of the latest armor as Li Qiu said.

The results of the experiment were simply beyond the expectations of everyone present.

It takes a lot of effort for the Turkic spear to pierce through this new armor with great difficulty.

As for those bows and crossbows, when they were a little farther away, they were simply clanging.

Only when the distance is close can the defense of this armor be broken.

Moreover, the degree of breaking open is very limited, at most it will hurt people, and it is difficult to kill the soldiers inside.

At this time, Luo Liang's face was shocked, excited, and delighted, "My lord!"

"With this kind of armor and Mo Dao, I, Luo Liang, would dare to kill more than a hundred Turks!"

And Fan Xing finally came to his senses at this time, bowed to the ground and said to Li Qiu: "My lord!"

"It's me, Fan Xing, who used the heart of a villain to judge the belly of a gentleman before."

"It turns out that the opportunity that the prince has been waiting for is actually such a weapon and armor!"

Chapter 385 Black Iron Mask

Facing everyone's excitement and surprise, Li Qiu's heart was not at all relaxed.

"Everyone in Pingzhou is rushing to make armor and Modao day and night."

"Every day now, we are racing against the Turks."

"Luo Liang, Fan Xing, everyone on your side should also give full play to the advantages of Mo Dao and our armor regardless of day and night."

"Train our Youzhou Xuanjia Army of 4 people."

After explaining the affairs in Youzhou, Li Qiu returned to Pingzhou again and sat there, waiting for batches of armor and weapons to be released.

It is too difficult to equip a 4-strong army with standard equipment in such a short period of time.

Just when Li Qiu was in Pingzhou, more than 5000 war horses brought back by Wang Xuance successfully arrived in Youzhou.

The armies have already begun to be equipped.

At the same time, Wei Zheng has also received a letter written by Li Qiu, so he naturally wants to help.

Under his coordination and communication, Zhang Yungu finally achieved success in the Shandong area, and the horses were continuously accumulating.

In Youzhou, generals such as Luo Kexin and Luo Liang are mainly responsible for training soldiers, especially proficiency on horseback.

Fan Xing, on the other hand, mainly studies the tactics of the army when facing the Turks.

Soon, through practice, Fan Xing discovered a problem and then proposed a solution.