Seeing the first round of attacks, the city lord frowned. Many people on the city wall placed their hopes on these catapults, but when they saw the effect of the attack, they were all shocked.
The catapult troops are different from other troops. Take the monthly salary for example. These people get more than others because they play a greater role on the battlefield. But now that you are in this state, are you worthy of the money you usually get?
Of course, this cannot be blamed on them. During normal training, they usually stay on the city wall. Every time they launch a stone, they immediately adjust the angle and force, trying to reach their target within three stones.
It's completely different from the current situation. You put people directly under the city wall, with a high wall in front of them. They can't see the situation outside at all. Although there are still their own observers above, the position of the catapult has changed, and the directions given by these observers are also problematic.
It turned out that when these observers were training, the catapults were on the city wall, so they could easily identify them. But now the height of the catapults has dropped by dozens of meters. In this case, if they can still identify them, then they are really the reincarnation of the Golden Immortal.
The city lord was very angry and scolded all the observers, asking them to find a more accurate number so that the people below could mediate. However, many observers did not know what to say. When we were training, the catapults were right next to us, so it was very easy to adjust. Now the gap between the catapults and us is too big. If we still follow the previous method, let alone hitting the enemy, I am afraid that except for wasting stones and weapons, we will not be able to achieve any results.
Of course, these people didn't dare to speak now. Look at the angry look on the city lord's face. If you say these words, the city lord will probably whip you.
"My Lord, these catapults may not be reliable."
Others did not dare to say this, but that lieutenant general dared to say it. The hope of the entire Byzantine Empire lies in this city. Even if all our cavalry are lost, we must defend this city. Looking at the current situation, we have basically done everything we can do in the city, but we cannot delay the attack of the Tang army.
So what this guy meant was very clear. We must change our current strategy. If we still follow the previous way, I'm afraid we will lose this city. According to some of their experienced people, it will take at most half an incense stick of time for the right side of the city wall to collapse. At that time, even if you want to send people out, your subordinates will scatter like monkeys when the tree falls, and no one will help you defend the city.
Now everyone can still unite as one because the city wall is still there and many people's hope is still there. But if the city wall is gone, the Tang army will rush in through the gap and the whole city will be in chaos. It is good that they can organize themselves. If they cannot organize themselves, I am afraid they will have to fight on their own.
The most frightening thing in war is everyone fighting on their own. Even if you have 10,000 soldiers and the other side has only 1,000 soldiers, but the other side's 1,000 soldiers are commanded, while your 10,000 soldiers are fighting on their own, then the other side will definitely be the winner in the end.
When soldiers lost their own organization, the only thought of many people was to save their own lives. When someone rushed out of the city, they were afraid that there would be a large group of people following behind them, and they were afraid that they would run too slowly. As for the so-called military honor, I am afraid no one pursues it now.
Why does the military have an organizational structure? Because with an organizational structure, everyone is monitoring each other. When their generals can't find their soldiers, and the soldiers can't find their generals, they are surrounded by strangers. Even if you want to monitor these strangers, I'm afraid they won't listen.
At that time, you'd better go with the flow and run around with these people. Although you may not be able to escape in the end, you can definitely save your life in the process of running away. But if you stop them on the road and don't allow them to run, and even give them a bunch of lectures, then your life is basically over. In such a dangerous situation, everyone only feels that what they do is meaningful when they run.
But if you don't let them do these meaningful things, then the weapons they carry will most likely be pointed at you. Although you are wearing the same uniform and fighting together for the same goal, the deserters at that time are irrational. They only have one idea, which is to run away from here. No matter who stands in their way, they will chop him off.
"Count Berita, lead your cavalry and charge out."
The city lord finally made up his mind. After hearing this, the earl opened his mouth but did not say anything. The 8,000 heavy cavalry under his command could be said to be the most important army in their province. This time, he had brought out all his troops in order to defend the Red Dragon City.
However, he had thought of all the possible outcomes, except that he had not thought that they would be used as cannon fodder. If he could win by fighting outside the city, Count Berita would never hesitate. But the problem is that now you can't come back once you go out, and there is no way to stop the other side from attacking the city. At most, you can create some chaos for the other side.
However, under the watchful eyes of the city lord and other generals, the Earl had no choice but to walk down the city wall and gather his troops. His troops were all under the city wall and had no idea what was happening outside. When the three city gates opened, these people rushed out quickly.
General Sima watched all this with a smile. "I'm just worried that you won't come out of the city. As long as you're willing to come out and fight in the open, do we fear you? If you don't come out, and we really charge in, we'll be in a lot of danger."
Li Xiang had told them before that when attacking a city, if the people in the city are willing to come out, then you must give your full support. After leaving the turtle shell of the city wall, our advantage will not only be expanded a little bit...
