A city within a city?

All the officers and soldiers of the Wei army felt as if they were dead, with countless grass and mud horses galloping past in their hearts. It took a lot of effort for the Wei army to break through the outer city of Huanghuangwei, and they even relied entirely on Cao Liang's ingenious plan.

be successful.

But they didn't expect that only after everyone thought they were done, they discovered that there was actually a cave within the Golden Wall, and there was actually a city within the city. Moreover, judging from the appearance of the inner city, it was tall and solid, and was not inferior to the outer city at all.

How embarrassed was this for the Wei army who had just captured the city?

In fact, the inner city is equivalent to another pass. When the Wei army breaks through the outer city, it is only equivalent to clearing the first pass. Only by taking the inner city can the pass be truly completed.

However, it seems that although the inner city is small, it is as strong as a fortress, and it is already some distance away from the cliff. The earthen jars thrown by Fang Bu on the top of the mountain cannot be thrown into the inner city at all.

The strategy of attacking with fire is obviously ineffective.

Yang Hu came to Cao Liang and said helplessly: "Captain Cao, I didn't expect the Shu people to build an inner city in the Golden City. Now they have all retreated to the inner city. It is extremely difficult to conquer it."

Cao Liang went up to check it out in person. The inner city was built very cleverly and the city walls were strong. There was only a small gate left for easy entry and exit. The road through the customs was under the inner city wall, although it did not pass through the inner city.

It is also possible to pass through the Golden Siege, but the Shu army stationed in the inner city is strictly defensive and has completely blocked this pass. If the Wei army wants to pass through the Golden Siege, they must capture the inner city, and there is no room for negotiation.

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However, it is not a simple matter to break through the inner city. The inner city is shaped like a Wubao. Cao Liang knew that the Wubao in Yongliang area is the strongest defense fortification, and even the fierce Hu cavalry can take it.

There was nothing they could do. There was a large amount of food and supplies stored in Wubao. Even if the barbarian cavalry besieged them for a long time, it would be of no avail.

Cao Liang found no grain depots or armories of the Shu army in the Golden Siege. Presumably some grain and grass supplies were kept in the inner city, which was completely conducive to the long-term defense of the Shu army.

I thought I could successfully capture Golden Siege, but I didn’t expect that there was something inside this city. This inner city undoubtedly posed a new problem for Cao Liang. After the fire attack strategy failed, it seemed that he had to find another way.

Already.

Cao Liang ordered the Wei army to suspend the attack on the inner city, and instead put out the remaining fire on the city top and move the siege equipment outside the city into the city.

However, Cao Liang did not intend to attack by force. If he wanted to take down a strong fortress like this by force, it would not only cost a lot of casualties, but also take a long time. And what the Wei army lacks most now is time.

Cao Liang summoned Deng Ai, Shi Bao, Yang Hu, and Du Yu to discuss countermeasures.

However, it was obvious that they were at a loss to deal with the "tortoise shell" of the Shu army. Shi Bao suggested digging a tunnel under the inner city of Huangjinwei and fighting their way in through the tunnel.

However, this plan was quickly rejected by everyone. First of all, it would take a long time to dig a tunnel. It is impossible to dig a tunnel in just a few days. Moreover, it is not yet clear what the quality of the underground soil is and whether it is suitable.

Suitable for digging tunnels. If there are large rocks underground, it will be impossible to dig through.

Furthermore, if the Shu army was prepared, it would be difficult to successfully dig tunnels.

Du Yu proposed to continue to use the fire attack strategy. Although the distance from the top of the mountain was not enough, didn't the Wei army have catapults? Putting these heavy oil fire jars on the catapults could also be thrown into the inner city.

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Cao Liang shook his head gently, thinking that this method was not advisable.

In the inner city of Golden Wall, all are fortress structures. In order to prevent fire, they basically use masonry structures. There are few wooden houses with thatched roofs. Bricks and stones are not afraid of fire attack. Shu soldiers hid in the fortress.

Strong oil and cupping can't hurt them.

A city with this kind of fortress structure is like a hard turtle shell, and it is difficult for ordinary siege methods to be effective.

Yang Hu said angrily: "Is it possible that we just watch helplessly? If that doesn't work, let's attack by force. No matter how much casualties we pay, we must capture the golden siege!"

This time Cao Liang led his army to attack Golden Siege. It was a battle with no retreat. If you don't succeed, you will be defeated, so you must win it no matter what. If there is no other good way, then you can only use a force attack.

Passed through, relying on the numerical superiority of the Wei army, they attacked in turns at all costs.

Cao Liang frowned. Attacking by force is the most common and widespread means of attack in city siege operations, but it must pay a huge price. And judging from the current defense situation of the inner city, even if the Wei army uses all its strength to attack by force,

, and may not be able to achieve ideal results.

At this time, Fang Bu led the climbing team back.

Fang Bu and the others were indispensable for the successful capture of the outer city of Golden Siege. However, as the Wei army entered Golden Siege, it was meaningless for Fang Bu to continue to stay on the cliff, so he led his men down.

After reaching the mountain, he came to Cao Liang to return his orders.

Cao Liang was quite satisfied with the performance of Fang Bu and the others. It was precisely because of Fang Bu's outstanding performance that they climbed the cliff that no one could reach, and the Wei army had the opportunity to break through the outer city of Huangjinwei.

Cao Liang praised them a few words. Not only Fang Bu, but also the Wei soldiers who climbed to the top of the mountain were good. With such skills, they could be regarded as rock climbing masters.

Cao Liang even came up with the idea of ​​gathering together some good climbers for rock climbing training and creating a special force dedicated to climbing dangerous peaks.

Last time in Huainan and this time in Hanzhong, Cao Liang encountered dangerous mountains that ordinary soldiers could not overcome. If there is such a mountain army, it can achieve miraculous effects.

However, we can only think about this temporarily and implement it when conditions permit in the future. The top priority is how to overcome the golden wall.

Cao Liang noticed at this time that there was a young Wei Bing behind Fang Bu, who was only about sixteen or seventeen years old. On his head, there was actually a pink branch that looked like a peach blossom, but its leaves were

It is a green bamboo leaf.

"Where did you pick this flower?" Cao Liang asked with great interest.

The soldier was a little timid and whispered: "On the top of the mountain..."

"Are there many such flowers?"

"There are many, all over the mountain."
Chapter completed!