Chapter 49: I am waiting for the Tiger-Crouching Cannons; are you waiting for death?

Lingnan, Yongzhou City.

Like a tidal wave, the Song army, aided by siege engines, was climbing the city walls.

Yet, facing the Song army, the Pingnan Army defending the walls easily drove them back down.

After all, with equal combat strength, your armor doesn't look as good as mine, nor is it as sturdy—what are you going to fight with?

After several consecutive failed sieges, Di Qing finally understood that the Pingnan Army did not conquer South Asia by relying on "persuading surrender."

"How many Pingnan Army soldiers are inside the city?"

Questioning the Imperial City Division Commander beside him, a solemn expression appeared on Di Qing's face.

Because compared to Nong Zhigao's army, the Pingnan Army had stepped up the intensity in every aspect!

"Estimated to be around ten thousand! But today, only three thousand were deployed to defend the city!"

Looking at Di Qing before him, the Imperial City Division Commander hurriedly explained.

"Three thousand?"

Frowning in confusion, a look of astonishment appeared on Di Qing's face.

Because based on the Pingnan Army's combat power, they could have easily sallied out for field battles; why were they cowering in defense?

Thinking of this, Di Qing tapped his chair and said, "Could it be that the Pingnan Army still has reinforcements?"

"General Di, the Pingnan Army is fighting on two fronts, and the Tubo have also been attacked. Perhaps they cannot spare enough troops, which is why they are forced to defend the city!"

Looking at Di Qing, a general nearby hurriedly explained.

But after hearing his words, Di Qing couldn't help but frown and say, "Order them to bring the Thunderbolt Cannons here; we must take Yongzhou!"

"Thunderbolt Cannons?"

Looking at Di Qing, the subordinate generals were all stunned.

Because the terrain of Lingnan is not like the Central Plains, and heavy weapons like the Thunderbolt Cannons were especially difficult to move.

"Is there a problem?"

Staring at the generals below, Di Qing became stern.

Seeing Di Qing speak this way, everyone bowed and said, "No, we will do our utmost!"

"Dismissed!"

Waving his hand to signal everyone to leave, Di Qing fell silent.

But when he was patrolling and looking at Yongzhou City in the distance, he couldn't help but frown.

Because experience told him that this matter was not that simple.

If he could not break through Yongzhou City quickly, he might encounter unpredictable trouble later!

Inside Yongzhou City, at the City Lord's Mansion.

Women were dancing gracefully, and the smell of rich, fragrant food wafted from the military camp.

Compared to the Song army camp outside, it was as if this place had never suffered from war at all.

Holding a wine cup, Zhang Cheng said with a full smile, "Since you have all joined my Pingnan Army, your treatment will naturally be top-tier. We will conquer the world together, rule the world together, and share in the glory and wealth."

"The General is mighty!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Nong Zhigao and the others who had just joined the Pingnan Army couldn't help but smile.

Because compared to the "harsh" conditions of the Song Dynasty, Zhang Cheng was simply an "angel investor"!

He hadn't even reduced their military power, and he even provided various foods and fine wines that could only be bought in Kaifeng.

What shocked everyone even more was that every soldier in the Pingnan Army had cigarettes, and this was a daily military supply—meaning it was free, handed out at no cost!

You must know, even if Nong Zhigao wanted to smoke, he had to spend a lot of money to buy them from Song merchants.

Encountering such a "benevolent" general, what else could they do? Of course, join!

Two days later, another routine siege took place.

However, this time, several "sharp weapons" that looked very formidable appeared among the Song army.

Observing with binoculars, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said, "Hey, isn't this a cannon?"

"Cousin, that's a Thunderbolt Cannon. It seems Di Qing is angry!"

Observing the Thunderbolt Cannon, Situ Yaozu hurriedly explained.

"Good fellow, he wants to blow me to death!"

Looking at this scene in astonishment, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but complain.

He had, of course, heard of the Thunderbolt Cannon; after all, the development of artillery was very famous during the Northern Song period.

Otherwise, how do you think Europe survived in front of the Mongol iron cavalry?

Was it based on their boasted Polish Winged Hussars?

Stop joking. If Möngke hadn't been blown to death at Diaoyu Fortress, and Hulagu hadn't returned to help seize the throne, those rotten potatoes in Europe would have been beaten to tears!

The one who saved Europe back then was not God, but that unknown soldier at Diaoyu Fortress!

"Ask Liu Nanxiang where my Tiger-Crouching Cannons are. If he doesn't come soon, I'll be beaten by Di Qing until I'm on my knees begging for mercy!"

Looking at the Thunderbolt Cannons below, Zhang Cheng subconsciously hid behind a shield.

Because Di Qing had taught him a lesson last time: never get too close to a fierce general, because he really might shoot an arrow through your skull! "I'll go ask right now!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Situ Yaozu hurriedly turned and left.

Just then, Xiong Jizong hurried over and said, "Master, that old geezer from Liunan Township is here!"

"He is a Prime Minister, not an old geezer!"

Looking at Xiong Jizong with annoyance, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Fine, Prime Minister it is!"

Shrugging his shoulders, Xiong Jizong spread his hands with a look of utter disdain.

"Set up the Tiger-Crouching Cannons for me. I want to broaden Di Qing's horizons and tell him that the times have changed!"

Watching the front with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but laugh out loud.

If the Thunderbolt Cannon was a weapon for defending cities, then the Tiger-Crouching Cannon was a divine weapon for field battles.

As long as the ammunition was swapped, the Tiger-Crouching Cannon could still achieve great results during a siege.

Never mind that the projectiles were small; as long as there were enough of them, they could still send the enemy scurrying in terror!

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And unfortunately, Zhang Cheng happened to suffer from a terminal illness, and insufficient firepower was the only weakness of his life!

When every auxiliary soldier joins, they have two months to learn how to operate the Tiger-Crouching Cannon.

Therefore, even if the opponent has Thunderbolt Cannons, Zhang Cheng dares to let the auxiliary soldiers put them right against his forehead to fire!

Zhang Cheng: I am waiting for the Tiger-Crouching Cannons; are you waiting for death?

Di Qing: .

"Fire! Fire!"

Holding a command flag and roaring, the Song army bellowed.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

A violent sound rang out, and Yongzhou City was blasted with bricks flying everywhere.

Looking at the suppressed Pingnan Army, Di Qing shouted angrily, "Siege the city!"

"Siege the city!"

Accompanied by the sound of cannons, a continuous stream of Song soldiers rushed over.

Watching a large number of Song soldiers enter the siege, Zhang Cheng also revealed a cold smile and said, "Fire!"

"Fire!"

Waving the flag and roaring, Situ Yaozu turned and shouted.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

Continuous cannon fire rang out, and cannonballs fell from the sky one after another.

Looking at this scene in astonishment, the Song soldiers saw the sky suddenly turn dark and immediately panicked.

Because this was the direction of Yongzhou City; could it be that they also had cannons?

But just as the Song army's attack was hindered, the Tiger-Crouching Cannons roared continuously as if they would never stop.

Looking ahead in disbelief, Di Qing was shocked and said, "How is this possible? They also have firearms?"

"Unlike the Thunderbolt Cannons, theirs seem more convenient, and there are more of them!"

Looking at Di Qing, the generals around him panicked; how could they fight this?

But just at this moment, the sound of hooves came from not far away.

"Clatter, clatter!"

The Black Dragon Flag danced in the wind.

Xiong Jizong, holding a large saber, led five thousand heavy cavalry to charge from an angle and said, "Follow me, charge!"

"Kill!"

Letting out a roar, the Pingnan Army, which had been resting and sharpening their weapons for a long time, finally bared their fangs.