Chapter 1236

When they found ironware, they all used it to make weapons.

Weapons made of iron were very sharp.

Some of their ironware was even snatched from the hands of the Qin people.

"So, you've been talking in circles and said nothing?"

Prince Modu felt somewhat agitated.

Having assembled so many soldiers, were they to return empty-handed?

He would try every possible method; he did not want to return empty-handed!

One must know that assembling a large army consumes endless supplies in every aspect.

But ironware and bronze ware were rare items.

They had very little in their hands.

How could it be so easy to find?

Wasn't this method equivalent to having none?

At this moment—

The Madman stepped forward.

"Touman Chanyu, we have iron shields!"

"Hmm? Where are they?"

"There, the one you just killed."

The Madman looked at the corpse lying on the ground.

"He was in charge of logistics."

"I remember someone once plundered shields from Great Qin."

"And the quantity was not small; it seems there were about ten iron shields."

"But they were relatively clumsy, so we didn't use them much."

"If we can find them, we might be able to defend against those arm-thick arrows of the Qin people."

Prince Modu was stunned upon hearing this; why hadn't he heard of this?

But now was not the time to get to the bottom of it.

He immediately ordered people to go down and find the relevant person.

Soon, ten shields were brought up.

A general used a sword hilt to strike them a few times.

The shields emitted a 'clanging' sound of metal striking metal.

It was evident that these shields were not only made of iron, but judging by the sound, they were also quite thick.

"Test if all the shields are made of iron!"

Prince Modu ordered; this time, they had to check clearly.

Otherwise, if another blunder occurred later, it would be bad.

Not only would people die, but they would also lose face.

He, Prince Modu, could not afford to lose that much face.

Someone immediately stepped forward and struck the shields repeatedly.

Only after confirming that they were all iron shields did they stop.

"Touman Chanyu, we have the iron shields; should all the siege engines attack together again?"

A general asked.

The other generals also looked at Prince Modu with eager eyes.

Prince Modu thought for a moment: "Send one out first to test the waters."

He didn't want all the siege engines to go up together.

Only four siege engines remained; losing even one would be a devastating loss.

And they had no better siege methods for the time being.

Now, all their hopes were pinned on the siege engines.

Aside from the siege engines, wanting to climb up was undoubtedly a pipe dream.

The other generals nodded secretly upon hearing this.

Sending them all up was also inappropriate; it was better to send one out first to test the waters.

Soon—

The Xiongnu soldiers began to act again.

Dozens of Xiongnu soldiers pushed the siege engine and slowly approached.

Ten Xiongnu soldiers holding iron shields walked at the very front.

Those iron shields were all aimed toward the Great Wall to prevent sneak attacks from those arm-thick arrows.

On the Great Wall.

When Meng Tian and the others saw that only a few dozen people were pushing a siege engine up again.

They couldn't help but feel speechless.

It hadn't been long, and they were back.

Were they that persistent?

But this time, only a few dozen people came.

What could so few people do?

"General, are these bird-men trying to test us?"

"Otherwise, why did only a few dozen come?"

"How about letting me fight back this time?"

Deputy General Qian stepped forward.

Meng Tian nodded; the probability of them testing was high.

But this was just a futile effort.

It was the same whoever fought back.

"Take them down as quickly as possible."

"Break their confidence completely."

"Yes!"

Deputy General Qian chuckled.

He took the order and went to command.

The other generals looked at Deputy General Qian with envy.

If they had known, they would have taken on this task themselves.

Now, they could only watch helplessly as Deputy General Qian earned the merit.

As the Xiongnu soldiers pushed the siege engine closer.

The closer they got to the city wall, the faster they moved.

Their target was very clear, charging straight toward the giant stone gate of the Great Wall.

"Want to launch a surprise attack?"

"Want a quick battle, quick resolution?"

"Did you ask me first?"

Deputy General Qian looked at the Xiongnu soldiers below with disdain.

Just as if he were looking at clowns.

And in front of Deputy General Qian, a bed crossbow was placed.

This time, he would personally operate it to toy with the Xiongnu.

Watching the increasingly close Xiongnu soldiers.

Deputy General Qian also slowly moved the bed crossbow to aim below.

Just waiting for them to get a little closer.