Fearing being killed for his overwhelming merits, the empress decided to marry him.

As evening fell, the Western Xia soldiers, who had been fighting all day, were resting in groups of three or five at their designated camp, which was about a mile from the port.

The so-called camp was simply a collection of houses in Luoyang that had been forcibly occupied.

The Western Xia soldiers were all lifeless, their faces numb, and none of them spoke. They had lost all their former arrogant and domineering demeanor.

In a very short time, the Imperial Guard's artillery fire thoroughly taught these bastards what war was all about.

woo-

Suddenly, a stirring bugle call echoed.

boom--

An officer suddenly kicked open a door and roared at a group of Western Xia soldiers resting inside: "The enemy has launched an attack! Don't just stand there like idiots, fight them off immediately!"

"Ah~"

The previously quiet atmosphere was completely shattered by a Western Xia soldier's furious roar.

"So many brothers have died, we can't even see where they are, how can we fight this battle! We're going to die, we're going to die!"

The Western Xia soldier suddenly became excited, staring wide-eyed at the longbow in his hand, and began to speak incoherently.

"I saw with my own eyes that the warrior standing in front of me suddenly had blood gushing from his body. I didn't even have time to help him up before he collapsed."

"I also saw Hala, who was telling me a moment ago that he was going back to ask my sister for her hand in marriage, but the next moment, a lump of iron landed in the distance."

His head was hanging directly from the eaves, while his body sat there stiffly, his flesh and blood bursting open like boils…

"Furthermore, my most elite warrior, Zheye, who was once personally summoned by the king, was blown in two, his blood flowing everywhere, and he kept wriggling towards my territory, just like, just like a maggot split open..."

"Hahaha, they're all dead, all dead. The warriors of Western Xia died so meaninglessly. Soon, soon it will be our turn. No one can escape, no one can escape, hahaha..."

His words instantly instilled pessimism in the remaining Western Xia soldiers.

They had seen similar scenes many times today; the port had become a giant meat grinder, where anyone who got close would be mercilessly crushed.

Such a crazy scene sent a chill down the spine of even these seasoned veterans who had seen countless life and death.

"Hurry up, what are you dawdling for!"

Suddenly, an officer urged them on again.

The Western Xia army had very strict military regulations, and they could easily enslave entire families. Even if they were terrified, they had no choice but to take up cold weapons and reluctantly step onto the battlefield...

Swoosh swoosh swoosh—

Tuk-tuk-tuk——

Outside the port, countless arrows shot at the shield cart from all directions, and the ear-piercing sound of arrowheads piercing the thick wooden planks could be heard continuously.

The Imperial Guards soldiers, hiding behind the shield vehicles, slowly advanced forward, using the vehicles as cover.

The slave soldiers gritted their teeth and pushed the shield cart with all their might.

After a hearty meal, the slave soldiers were full of energy. In addition, the shield carts had been significantly improved and were no longer as cumbersome as they were during the day. Twenty men could usually take turns pushing them forward.

boom--

puff~

Fei Wei positioned his rifle at the firing port, aimed at a Western Xia archer, and decisively pulled the trigger.

After a gunshot, the flying bullet struck the archer in the forehead sixty meters away, ending his life on the spot.

But soon, Fei Wei was attacked by dozens of wolf-tooth arrows.

He quickly holstered his gun and crouched behind the edge of the car, listening to the constant "thud" sounds around him. He calmly pulled back the bolt, ejected the spent cartridges, gripped the barrel, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.

Then, when the rain of arrows stopped, he turned around, aimed at an archer, and pulled the trigger again.

Bang~

puff~

After a gunshot, a Western Xia archer had just drawn a wolf-tooth arrow and hadn't even nocked it when the cold bullet pierced his forehead, taking away his body heat.

"asshole!"

The armored archer standing nearby immediately rolled away and ducked behind cover.

"What kind of magical artifact is this? How can it be so powerful?"

bang bang bang-

At that moment, the five shield carts flashed with fire, and as bullets whizzed by, seven or eight more archers fell to the ground.

"Commander, think of a way! Our crossbows can't penetrate those shield carts. Their weapons have a much longer range than our arrows. Even with shields, we can't stop them!"

The commander thought for a moment, then pointed to the houses on both sides.

"Get the brothers inside. Shoot from the second floor behind the shield truck. Make sure they stay on the street and don't let them through this alley."

"it is good!"

The Western Xia soldiers quickly scattered and hid inside the houses.

The shield vehicle continued to move slowly forward.

The sharpshooter in the vehicle kept searching for suspicious targets with his rifle at the ready.

The only sounds on the street were the screeching of wooden axles turning and the slow, steady thud of leather boots on the ground.

At this moment, the Western Xia soldiers hiding behind the second-floor windowsill, each radiating a cold gaze, slowly drew back their bowstrings.

Just as the shield vehicle bunker passed by...

"Release the arrows!"

Swoosh swoosh swoosh—

Dozens of wolf-tooth arrows rained down on the Imperial Guard.

Puff puff--

"what--"

The rear guards, now without cover, were completely unprepared for this situation due to their lack of combat experience, and more than a dozen of them were hit by arrows on the spot.

This was the first time the army had suffered casualties since entering Luoyang.

Bang bang bang bang bang——

Faced with this situation, after only a month or so of training, the Guards soldiers, who had just won a successful battle, became nervous and suddenly started firing wildly without any clear target.

At this moment, the shield carts also stopped advancing due to the dense rain of arrows from the Western Xia soldiers.

"Fire arrows!"

The Western Xia commander seized this rare opportunity and continued to order a barrage of fire.

Another volley of arrows rained down, and more than twenty guards soldiers who had no time to protect themselves fell.

"hidden!"

The general in charge finally realized what was happening and roared an order for all the soldiers to find cover in all directions.

At this moment, the Western Xia archers used the houses as cover, forming a crisscrossing net of arrows that kept the Imperial Guard infantry from even raising their heads.

This is also what makes the Western Xia Infantry Archery Battalion so formidable. Every soldier in the army has practiced archery since childhood. When they go to war, they enlist directly and become excellent soldiers after a short period of training. They can be said to be the elite of the elite.

The protective arrow net they formed could easily thwart the advance of ordinary infantry.

"What happened? Why did it stop?"

Upon receiving the news, Zhang Dingbian's troops rushed to the scene and were furious to see their attack stalled.

"What are you all doing? Charge!"

"The instructor is no good. The enemy's arrows are both fierce and accurate. We can't get through at all."

boom.

Suddenly a gunshot rang out; Fei Wei had fired another bullet.

puff~

Instantly, a cloud of blood mist erupted from the body of an archer on the second-floor windowsill, and then he collapsed to the ground.

Swoosh swoosh swoosh—

But soon, more than a dozen arrows came flying at him.

Fei Wei holstered his gun and decisively jumped off the vehicle, rolling and turning to avoid all attacks.

"Damn it."

He tightened his military cap, gripped his rifle tightly, and his face was full of defiance.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Dingbian decisively took out a communication jade tablet.

"Artillery Battalion Two, you are surrounded by the main enemy force on West Corner Street and urgently need fire support. Target: buildings, visibility distance 320 paces. Repeat..."

Soon, the communication jade tablet responded.

"The Second Artillery Battalion has received your message. The first round of attacks will begin in thirty breaths. Please withdraw to a safe position to avoid being hit by friendly fire from grenades."

"understand!"

Zhang Dingbian put away the communication jade tablet, then waved his hand dismissively.

"What are you all standing there for! Retreat immediately, artillery support is coming soon, hurry!"

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Guard soldiers immediately turned and retreated.

Upon seeing this scene, the Western Xia commander breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help but grin.

"Hmph, a bunch of cowards, we've successfully defended this place!"

Just as he was about to open the champagne halfway through the event, he suddenly heard a sharp "whoosh" sound.

"rough!"

The leader, realizing what was happening, looked up, cursed angrily, and then slammed down the crossbow in his hand.

"Go to hell!"

Boom boom boom boom——

The next moment, both sides of the house were instantly covered by mortar shells.

A grenade landed right at the commander's feet through the window.

After a loud bang, only half of a buttock remained hanging on the cabinet on the wall inside the room.

"keep going!"

"Left and right teams, clear out the remaining enemy in the ruins, take no prisoners!"

Looking at the ruins of the houses and streets, Zhang Dingbian was satisfied, and a mad idea instantly formed in his mind.

"I'm so stupid, why didn't I use mortars to clear the way?"