Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Your Highness, the border is not far ahead!"

Whether Zeng Sheng suffered in prison was unknown to the Jurchens, but they were already very close to the border.

"Your Highness, shall we launch an attack?"

In the deputy general's mind, the Jurchen elite cavalry was practically invincible. The Liao people were powerful, but when they encountered the Jurchens, they had to obediently suffer defeat.

This so-called Yi Kingdom was supposedly founded by the Song people, so it's even less of a threat.

"Let's see and then talk."

Wanyan Zhe did not make a decision immediately; he was quite cautious and generally wouldn't act impulsively!

"Yes……"

Although the deputy general was eager to show off in front of the prince, he wouldn't act on his own initiative since the prince had said not to move for the time being.

As they drew closer, the defenses of the Dayi border came into view of the Jurchen people.

After all, this area has only been conquered for a short time. Although the defenses of the border cities have been taken very seriously, it is obviously impossible to build a fortified city in a short period of time.

"The city's defenses are so-so, although there are quite a few sentries, they are capable of fighting."

This is the conclusion Wanyan Zhezhe reached: such a low wall cannot stop the Jurchen elites! Especially now that the Jurchens have the advantage of terrain, this relatively wide and gentle slope is most suitable for the Jurchen elite cavalry to charge.

"Boss! Look at that group of people, aren't they Jurchens?"

Today, the unit responsible for the city's defense was a rotating detachment from Deng Yuanjue's "Crossing the Calamity" army. One soldier had been intently staring at the distant hillside, but just as his eyes grew tired and he couldn't help but rub them, a group of people suddenly appeared on the previously empty hillside!

"Jurchen?"

Upon hearing this, the head constable guarding the city immediately became extremely vigilant!

The prince has said many times that the Jurchens are very strong! Never underestimate them when you encounter them!

"They really are Jurchen cavalry!"

The captain used his keen eyesight to see the invading people's clothes and appearance, confirming that they were indeed Jurchens!

"Light the signal fires! Fire the signal flares!"

The moment the order was confirmed, the captain immediately ordered the beacon fires to be lit. This was also Ren Yuan's requirement: when encountering the Jurchens, regardless of whether it was an attack or a defense, beacon fires and signal flares should be lit!

"Yes!"

Immediately, soldiers rushed to the makeshift beacon tower, quickly attempting to light the signal fire, and some even took out signal flares from their waists and released them into the sky!

"Oh!"

The signal flare exploded in the air, turning into bursts of flame!

"Is this... a signal flare?"

Wanyan Zhe also saw the signal flare. He was somewhat surprised, as it was the first time in his life he had ever seen such a large signal flare.

"Did the Song people's firearms reach this level?"

The entire Jurchen troop was stunned when they saw such a large signal flare.

The next moment, a thick and dense plume of smoke rose up!

"Is that a beacon fire?"

The Jurchens were even more dumbfounded. If this thing was a beacon fire, then what had they seen before?

"Your Majesty..."

"All units prepare! Prepare to storm the city!"

Wanyan Zhe suddenly ordered three thousand elite cavalry to prepare to attack the city!

"Your Highness? To attack the city?"

The deputy general was somewhat surprised.

"With such a low city wall, you still don't dare to charge it even once?"

Wanyan Zhezhe took out his bow and arrows, turned to his deputy and said:

"Notify everyone, when we charge down, prepare to launch! Don't worry about hitting anything, just aim at the city walls!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing their lord's words, the lieutenants around him immediately perked up!

As long as I can follow the prince, I'll do anything!

"Follow me! Charge around the city wall!"

After Wanyan Zhe finished speaking, he took the lead and rushed down, preparing to run along the low city!

"Captain! They're charging!"

Seeing so many cavalry charging down the mountain, the soldiers guarding the city couldn't help but swallow hard.

Although the Du'e army was experienced in battle, the Jurchens clearly had the advantage in numbers, and the city walls beneath their feet were too low. Under these circumstances, they were also afraid.

"Don't panic! Don't embarrass the Du'e Army!"

The captain guarding the city roared in an attempt to quell the morale of his troops.

"We've fired the signal flares and the smoke signals! Our brothers will definitely be coming to our aid soon! As long as we hold on, we'll be fine!"

"Shields forward, everyone else hide! Don't show yourselves!"

……

Following the captain's words, the soldiers on the city wall began to move about. Although the scene was still somewhat chaotic, at least things were starting to get organized!

But at this moment, Wanyan Zhe had already led his men into the attack range!

"put!"

At Wanyan Zhe's command, the cavalrymen unleashed their arrows, thousands of them soaring into the air, tracing perfect arcs as they fell towards the city walls!

"Dong dong dong..."

These Jurchen arrows were powerful and sharp, and with the force of falling from the sky, they instantly pounded the shields of the defending soldiers, making a loud thud!

Some arrows even pierced right through the shield!

"Ah! Ugh!..."

In an instant, screams echoed throughout the entire city wall!

"Giddy up! Giddy up!..."

Wanyan Zhe spurred his horse and galloped along the city wall, firing arrows at it every few strides! He fired arrows in various ways, and the screams coming from the city wall made Wanyan Zhe feel that he was doing a great job.

After circling around to the end, Wanyan Zhezhe immediately reined in his horse and turned around, completing the turn and charge with remarkable smoothness!

"One more round!"

Because the guards on the city wall were now hiding behind their shields, Wanyan Zhezhe became even more unscrupulous in ordering his men to fire arrows!

"Captain! Captain! We have to fight back!"

The defenders on the city walls couldn't bear to see their brothers wounded. Some of them even came out from under their shields and stood up to fight back!

But those who stood up, barely up for a short time, were struck by stray arrows! They collapsed and could not get up!

"Don't come out! None of you, don't come out!"

The captain guarding the city felt his heart bleed as he watched his brothers fall to the ground, but he still told everyone to quickly take cover!

How can one stand out when faced with a barrage of arrows?

"Captain, we can't keep taking hits like this! We need to fight back!"

The defenders on the city wall strained to hold up their shields, but their hearts ached as they watched their fallen comrades.

"Wait! Wait until they run out of arrows!"

The city guard was grinding his teeth to powder, but he knew he had no choice but to endure it for now!

"One more round!"

Seeing no reaction from the city wall, Wanyan Zhe sneered. Looking at the quiver, which still had about half a quiver of arrows left, he signaled for another round!

These Song people, with such low city walls, why are they hiding and not coming out? They're incredibly stupid!

Although no one could be seen, Wanyan Zhe was confident that this level of projectile fire could cause widespread casualties.

"General, shall we have another round?"

This surprised the lieutenants. They had just fired signal flares and raised smoke signals. Didn't they consider the possibility of reinforcements from the other side?

"Let's do it again! Let's give them a taste of their own medicine!"

Wanyan Zhe was very confident at this moment, because based on the performance of the two rounds of city guards just now, he felt that these Yi Kingdom soldiers were nothing special.

Why not give this country more deterrence?

After the third volley of arrows fell, Wanyan Zhe didn't even look at the situation on the city wall, and immediately turned and led his men away!

"Your Highness, shall we stop?"

The deputy general followed Wanyan Zhezhe. He had enjoyed shooting arrows very much, but he was still a little unsatisfied.

"The deterrent effect has been achieved; let's withdraw now."

Wanyan Zhezhe looked back at the low city wall, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"Go back and tell my brother that this Yi Kingdom is nothing special. Under heaven, my Great Jin reigns supreme!"

P.S.: Happy New Year everyone! May everything go smoothly in 2025, and may your career and studies advance even further!