This shield modification doesn't take long.

After the hand of Wang Ju, the vine shield began to appear on the battlefield on a large scale, but the original shields were mostly iron shields and wooden shields. The proportion of iron shields in the Song Dynasty was a little higher than that of wooden shields, while the proportion of wooden shields in the Xixia was a little higher than that of iron shields.

The Western Xia was short of iron. If the Song Dynasty could completely eliminate iron smuggling, several large-scale battles might be fought. As long as the Western Xia did not have great victories and no gains on the battlefield, then the Western Xia might even have a problem with the iron to make weapons.

However, the wooden shield has many disadvantages. If it is thin, it cannot even block the arrow. If it is thick, it will be as heavy as the iron shield. But it is very thick, and it still has many disadvantages. It may be able to block the bow and arrow, but it cannot stand the knife and axe, and it will crack as soon as it is chopped.

Of course, although the vine shield is light, it is elastic after being soaked in tung oil, but it also has its disadvantages. It is not that it is afraid of fire. If that happens, wouldn’t the leather armor on the Xixia people be more afraid of fire? What it fears most is that the enemy uses a spear to stab it, and it is also afraid of strong crossbows, especially powerful crossbows like the Divine Arm Bow.

However, the world's martial arts are only fast and not broken, and the same is true on the battlefield. Therefore, Mongolian cavalry is almost invincible in the world. In the era of thermal weapons, the most important thing for missile and aircraft is their speed.

The Vine Shield became lighter and the speed was as fast as possible.

Otherwise, it would be like the original shield soldier, a large shield weighing more than 30 pounds, plus a lifting knife weighing three or four pounds, and then fifty or sixty pounds of Fiery Armor. Well, if the health is different, don't hit it anymore, just press down and lie down.

Moreover, this vine was very beneficial to the Song Dynasty. Neither the Khitan nor the Western Xia, good vine was produced. This was also an advantage of the Central Plains, so in the Ming Dynasty in history, 90% of the shields turned into vine shields. It was just that Wang Ju didn't know much about this matter.

Xixia does not have a vine shield, but has a wooden shield, so it is not too difficult to install a handle on the back.

"General Renduo is still powerful." said Mei Qingmei Luo.

In fact, Renduolingding is not as magical as he thought.

As it was getting late, Mei Qingmeluo asked his subordinates to attack again.

This is also the last attack today. Whether it is Mei Qingmeluo or Renduolingding, I still hope to take down the Snow Mud Fort today. After all, there are not many Song troops left in the fort.

Xia Bing waved his shield and attacked under the snow mud castle again.

But I immediately encountered various problems, especially this shield. Why are the large shields mostly rectangles or irregular rectangles without squares? Only in this way can we better protect the person behind the shield. If it is replaced with a square, it will be so high and how heavy is it? Then why are the small shields all have a circle of colors, whether in the east or in the west? Because it is more in line with the principles of mechanics.

So why the concave surface of the shield is facing inward is also very simple. It conforms to the principles of mechanics, but then the concave surface is facing outward, and it can still conform to the principles of mechanics when waving? Especially for wooden shields, in order to play a protective role, they must be thick, which means they are heavier. In this way, when waving in reverse, the more awkward the soldiers are, the more awkward the soldiers are.

In short, this is a weapon that was rarely seen in ancient times. Although Byzantium had Greek fire, the Greek fire was strictly a mixture of multiple substances. It was not considered a deliberate refining substance of oil, at least in terms of flammability, far less than the current fierce tincture oil.

Also, Byzantium did not have such fuzes as the Song Dynasty. Although this kind of fuze is still very backward, due to the emergence of firecrackers, the black gunpowder fuze technology has gradually matured. Moreover, Wang Ju sent craftsmen to make further improvements.

Therefore, Byzantium only used Greek fire as a weapon for naval battles, and rarely used it in battles to defend cities. In history, when humans thought of refining oil, they had long used thermal weapons, and would not use such clumsy tactics. Even the city walls gradually lost their effect.

So is there a way to crack it?

There are still some, that is, to create a larger round shield. It can completely protect the safety of the person behind the shield, and the surface must be as smooth as a mirror. Then, even if it is burned, it will only be stained with a little bit of hot tinder. The burning time is not long, and even the hands holding the shield will not burn.

The people of Xixia will come up with it sooner or later, but they just think it out. Where can we build a larger round shield on a large scale? Besides, what if the Song Dynasty did not use this weapon? Then as a big shield, it is too small. As a small shield, it is too big and too bulky. This will also be very sad.

However, the people of Xixia are very lucky. Wang Ju brought not much hot-tempered oil this time, otherwise the people of Xixia can drink a pot with this hot-tempered oil.

The siege continues.

The harsh turbulent oil hit and blocked it, but it really blocked it? Its concave surface was facing up, so the harbulent oil flowed on this concave surface and then burned in the shield. Then poured it down. When it poured, the harbulent oil on it just hit and the body caught fire again. If it didn't fall, even the shield immediately burned. In fact, it was falling, because the shield was made of wood and was still burning.

Another Song Bing saw that it was getting late and their mission was about to be completed, so he knocked the oil tank directly on the siege ladder, and even the siege ladder immediately burned.

After attacking for a while, a few people climbed to the top of the city, but they had little effect. There were casualties between each other, and Mei Qingmeluo had to issue another retreat order. However, the casualties between each other were nice. In fact, there were only a few dozen casualties in the Song army. However, the Xixia people lost another three or four hundred soldiers.

The method of Renduoling Ding has little effect, but it has some effect.

The girl Qingmeluo reflected on her again, asked her subordinates to take snow water, dig out a large pool, and then soaked the shield and the siege ladder in the pool. This idea is a bit creative, at least it is not easy to burn if it is stained with water.

I don’t understand. I thought water could put out the fire, but don’t make a mistake. Just put this hot turbulent oil on the water surface and still burn it vigorously!

However, Wei Qingzong breathed a sigh of relief.

That's good. What he is most worried about now is that the Xixia people have this new shield in their hands and continue to attack at night. In fact, the snow mud castle is really dangerous at this time. The remaining soldiers are less than 400, and almost everyone is injured, including himself, and he was seriously injured in the morning offensive and defensive battle. In fact, as long as the Xixia people ignore the casualties and attack two more waves, the snow mud castle will undoubtedly be lost.

He quietly got off the city and summoned the two incomplete battalions of troops, saying, "Everyone wait a few more hours, I'll take you back safely."

When they heard that they were going back, almost all the soldiers' eyes were wet, and they beat them to this point. They almost lost 70% of their companions, and even those strong men who asked Zhang Qi to buy their lives at a high price were almost half a person today.

This painful battle is finally over.

Wei Qingzong also said: "But the sacrificed brothers. After the war, we will take them back. Therefore, we dig a hole immediately. Put their names and soldiers on their bodies together, and let them go home after the war."

"Here."

However, everyone was a little sad at this moment, especially some seriously injured. Because of the small number of troops, even the seriously injured had to fight on the city wall today. The battle was finally over, and they might face the threat of being disabled. After this battle, they would inevitably be ordered to be discharged from the army. So what should I do in my future life?

Wei Qingzong said again: "It's okay, Duke Ming promised that no matter the casualties, there would be generous pensions. As for others, just wait for promotion and wealth."

This sentence made everyone smile.

In fact, Wei Qingzong was still a little unhappy. Even if Guo Qing explained, he would like to notify him in advance. Could it be that I would leak the secret?

So I got a little pit from Wang Ju. You said that you have to do it. If you can't do it, can you still establish prestige in the army in the future? At least will the officers and soldiers of Huanqing Road impress you as much as before?

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"These little bastards are really good," said Wang Junwan.

It took more than 160 miles to walk for more than twenty-seven hours, and it was lightly equipped. Apart from the necessary armor and weapons, the rest only brought the dry food and torches on the road, and nothing else was gone. In this case, it was not actually fast to walk only six miles per hour.

However, considering the actual situation, this march also created a miracle.

First, the road is continuous. In this era, walking sixty or seventy miles a day can be done easily by adults. However, after marching continuously for hundreds of miles, the legs can't bear it. So why did Wang Ju repeatedly say that Gao Jixun's march to Linzhou at a speed of one hundred and fifty miles a day became the fastest time for the Song Dynasty and a miracle in the history of the Song Dynasty.

Besides, more than half of them are mountain roads, and there is ice and snow on the mountain roads, which are slippery and marching day and night again.

This shows that under the leadership of Miao Su, Liu Changzuo, Wang Junwan and Yao Lin, this Poche Army was trained. What is missing now is actual combat. After this actual combat, this Poche Army can be regarded as a strong army, at least among the Song army, they can all show off.

But in fact, this also shows Wang Junwan's personality problems, arrogance and selfishness...

Now every step is very important, just like last night, Wei Qingzong didn't matter? If Wei Qingzong could not defend the snow mud castle, or was discovered by the enemy last night, the series of consequences caused would cause Wang Jitou to suffer.

I can only say that Zhongyi is a little better, because they are skating and are moving forward at a fast speed. It is the second half of the night. Even if the people see it, they may not believe their own eyes. Most of the rumors are strange, which may not convince some Murong in front of them.

Gao Min did a good job last night, but Gao Min had the most problematic side. Even if Gao Min had problems, Yao Lin would still be able to make up for it. The second Yao of Guanzhong, that Yao was not simple, but Yao Lin did not appear on the battlefield for the time being and was underestimated by everyone.

But Gao Min was also underestimated by Wang Ju.

The difficulty of high agility lies below...

That is Gao Min's biggest test and the most important move for Wang Ju to decide the outcome.

There are still a few more difficulties to go through tonight.

When Liu Changzuo went to Fengchuan Fort, this would inevitably attract the attention of the enemy. The rear was not as Du Du Lae thought. It was difficult for Xia scouts in the front line to pass. But it passed. The reason was simple. Not everyone on Huanqing Road followed the orders and withdrew. It can only be said that there were very few people left behind in the front line in Qingzhou, while the people who did not retreat in Huanzhou accounted for more than half. As for Qingzhou, since Longpan County, Fengchuan Fort, most people did not retreat. Then the enemy really came, and there were still countless people coming, and there were tens of thousands of people. The people were afraid, and the number of people who retreated today was increasing.

As long as the enemy scouts touched the front line and reached the rear, they could fish in the water and successfully reach Ningzhou. When they arrived in Ningzhou, the truth would be revealed. Wang Ju's plan would be destroyed immediately.

However, Wang Ju was really lucky. He didn't know that because of Song Ji's words, Liang Yi asked Du Du Lae to attack Liyuan Fort immediately, so Du Du Lae didn't think about this matter... This time he won back. In another two or three days, even if the enemy knew about it, it didn't matter.

This is the first level today.

The second level of the snow mud castle, the generals above the deputy head of the snow mud castle, all knew their actual situation. Therefore, when retreating, they must all withdraw, or they must be killed in battle. However, the enemy cannot be captured due to serious injuries, otherwise the enemy will get the actual truth. This level is also difficult.

Level 3: Will Gao Min do what he did again, under the enemy's noses, quietly touching him like last time...

At the fourth level, can Zhong Yi and Guo Qing successfully solve the problem in Huanzhou?

Only by passing all four levels can the battle develop smoothly towards the next step in your plan.

But for the time being, my luck is really good, especially Liu Changzuo's army. If the enemy's large army came to Fengchuan Fort yesterday before he arrived, the consequences were really unimaginable.

Wang Junwan asked again: "Ming Gong, does this Renduoling Ding doubt the Huanzhou..."

"I don't know, I'm afraid he thinks something is wrong, but he doesn't have the ability to figure it out. The reason why he sent troops to Fort Meli is that he is worried that after Yao Lin and Gao Min's army arrived at the East Valley Fort, they will divide their troops to station Fort Meli, which will strengthen the strength of Fort Meli and not be easy to break. Then the two armies will be blocked by our army."

"If it weren't for the fact that Fort Merry was too small, it would have been apart..."

"It's not small, and it can't be separated. The terrain is not dangerous. The enemy has a large army on both sides. If it is forced to attack, it will be broken. If it is not broken, the rear path will be cut off, and Gao Min will increase the pressure wherever it is."

"Yes, this eunuch is going to show his big face this time."

"Hahaha," Wang Ji smiled: "Don't underestimate this eunuch, Dou Shunqing and the others repeatedly recommend it."

Wang Ju really did not reject the eunuchs of the Song Dynasty. Even if it was Tong Guan.

Many people scolded Tong Guan for building a maritime alliance, but who could have expected that the Jurchens were so powerful at that time? They did not break through Youzhou later. There were many reasons, including the Hedong Army in Hebei and the Hedong Army could not fight anymore, and the Western Army went to Hebei but could not adapt.

Including Yelu Dashi's military talent, this person was a general of Yue Fei's level, and even Liu Changzuo, Miao Su and others under Wang Ju's command were not as good as that of him. The most tragic thing was that the Khitans placed Yelu Dashi in Youzhou and only dealt with the Song people, but did not use him to deal with the Jurchens. If it were fate, the Song Dynasty would have such a disaster.

Therefore, it cannot be blamed entirely on Tong Guan. You should know that although the commander was Tong Guan at that time, the deputy commander was Zhong Shidao. Tong Guan gave Zhong Shidao the power to lead the army and command, and did not restrict Zhong Shidao. But although Zhong Shidao can fight, how could he match Yelu Dashi? He was relying on a group of defeated soldiers to run to the Western Regions to create a brave general in the Western Liao Dynasty. Can ordinary people do it? Among the storms of the Song Dynasty, the first one is Wanyan Aguda, and the second is Yue Fei and Yelu Dashi. These two people have similar military talents, but Yelu Dashi is definitely not under Yue Fei.

Of course, this also shows many problems. Any group and rights need to be restrained. If civil officials do not restrain them, they will become hateful literati and officials in the Song Dynasty. If military generals do not restrain them, they will become separatist rule of the Tang Dynasty. If eunuchs do not restrain them, they will become eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty. If foreign relatives do not restrain them, they will become dictatorship of the Eastern Han Dynasty. If smelly Hong Kong does not restrain them, they will become a group of brilliant talents...

As for Ren Duo Ling Ding, Wang Ju's opinion is fair.

If we evaluate the comprehensive military talents of the generals in history, Bai Qi, Han Xin, Liu Xiu, Li Jing and others are at the diamond level, and this level will not exceed ten people, or even five people. Even Yue Fei, Wanyan Aguda, Yelu Dashi, Liu Yu, Lun Qinling, Xiang Yu and others cannot squeeze in. As for Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, this is the military strategist that has been despised by later generations!

So what level do these generals belong to? Golden level.

Is Xiang Yu not as good as Han Xin? It’s really not as good as that. Otherwise, Liu Bang would not have been able to stand in the stalemate in the Gangkok for so many years. Similarly, without Han Xin’s participation, even if Liu Bang had Zhang Liang, Xiao, He, Cao, Fan Kuai, he might not have been able to win the Gaixia Victory.

However, there are a little more main generals in the gold level, including Li Shimin, Le Yi, Li Mu, Li Ji, Wei Rui, Ban Chao, Wu Qi, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Feng Yi, Pei Xingjian and others. Of course, there are strong and weak among them. Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Yue Fei, Lu Qinling, Wu Qi and others are ahead, Pei Xingjian, Feng Yi, An Lushan and others are slightly behind. But there are not many generals of this level, and there will be no more than forty people.

The second silver level includes Yelu Xiuge, Li Jilong, Zhang Qi, and Wang Shao. This was from the Northern Song Dynasty. The previous dynasties included Xue Rengui, Geshuhan, Gao Xianzhi, Feng Changqing, Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao, Zhou Yu, Zhou Yafu, Tian Dan, Wang Jian, etc. There are also not many people at this level, and there will be no more than one hundred people.

Then there are bronze levels, which are more, including Liu Changzuo, Miao Su, Di Qing, Zhang Kang, Yang Siluo, Li Yuanhao, Pan Mei, Cao Bin, Li Jiqian, Zhao Kuangyin, Yang Ye, etc. Renduo Lingding can barely count it. There can be at least 300 people at this level. However, Renduo Lingding has to be ranked behind these 300 people. In fact, if Miao Su and Liu Changzuo have enough power to support and force, they will definitely be above Renduo Lingding. It is Wang Ju himself, because with a finger, as long as he plays this finger well, he will also be above Renduo Lingding.

Let’s not talk about Zhang and Wang, how can Renduoling Ding be able to catch up with Zhang Ju and Wang Shao?

So Wang Ju repeatedly reminded Wei Qingzong and Yan Da to pay attention to this Ren Duolian. At least he could barely squeeze into the bronze level. For example, Wang Junwan, Er Yao, Yan Da and Zhong Yan can only be considered iron level. Don’t underestimate the iron level. If Wang Ju comes to the rank, Cao Bin, among the four famous generals in the Song Dynasty, could not squeeze in.

But this is a serious matter. However, it will not be taken too seriously, and then strategic misjudgment will occur. Besides, although Renduo Lingding is good, there is Liang Yi who is hindering this mediocre man. Just like Liu Ping and Guo Zun are a misfortune, it is just a dead end under Fan Yong. Just like Wang Gui is a poor man, he is also a peerless brave general, but under Han Qi's command, he can only die... And, Gao Xianzhi, Ge Shuhan and Feng Changqing are the same, but Li Longji is remotely controlled in the rear, so where can he fight well?

However, I have a "good appetite" and want to swallow the elephant with a snake, so I have to go on a dangerous journey.

Therefore, every step you take will face one level after another. Tonight, you have to step out a few more difficult levels... (To be continued)

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