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Part 4 Anti-Norman Alliance Chapter 26 Testing

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    ?For the first time, it was not the elite soldiers of the empire who launched an attack on the Theodosius wall.  .But it was the Seres Legion that had just joined the Norman army not long ago.  It is conceivable that the Norman Emperor wanted to use these poorly equipped and poorly trained troops as cannon fodder to consume the opponent's physical strength and defensive materials.

    Of course, in fact, such tricks have no effect at all.  Or.  The effect is very bad.  When the engineers of the Norman Empire pushed their proud siege machinery.  Those well-made bridge-building trucks.  Prepare to assume a bridge on the edge of the moat - although the average width of the other side's moat reaches eighteen meters.  In most places, the maximum limit of the bridge erecting vehicle is exceeded.  But there are still a few narrow places where bridges can be erected.

    "Speaking of which, if we don't have a clever siege force like me, how will those poor fools cross the river? Such a wide water surface. Do you want to swim across?" Egil said this in vain while looking at  Following the engineers under his command, they were like creatures like worker bees or worker ants.  Very diligently spread out the bridge erecting truck.  Under the surprised eyes of the Constantine defenders on the opposite side.  In an instant, the moat that the opponent relied on "can defend it for several months with this" turned into a smooth road.

    "Damn it! Did these Normans use any magic?" Seeing the city's first line of defense, it was over.  The Greek army on the opposite side shouted angrily.  And morale dropped a little bit.

    "Attack! Shoot! Interrupt their bridge! Those improvised things won't be too strong!!" There are also some garrison units that react slightly faster.  Shouting like this.

    They are scattered throughout the Theodosius city wall, with towers every sixty meters.  There are hundreds of slings on a total of ninety-six towers.  The ballistae was fired continuously.  Fiercely bombarded the bridge just erected by the Norman Empire.  In an instant.  Huge crossbows and stone bullets were continuously projected from Constantinople.  A dense barrage formed.

    This scene is extremely spectacular.  And shocking.  The Norman soldiers looked at the faces of their companions in surprise.  Completely speechless.  Because this kind of scene was only seen from their own army for a long time.  But they didn't expect that this time their enemies would actually use such long-range attacks.

    Stone bullets and crossbows were either thrown into the moat, causing huge waves, or they hit the bridge deck.  The makeshift wooden bridge trembled violently.  Although these bridges are made of abundant materials.  Therefore it is very strong.  At the same time, it is also because the opponent's mechanical weapons are not very accurate.  So after this round of bombing, no bridge collapsed.

    However, under such intensive firepower, we wanted to cross the moat through a bridge.  Thus approaching the opponent's city wall.  But it is a very difficult and dangerous thing.  Under such circumstances, the Seres people, who were always known for their bravery, hesitated to move forward.  No matter how much the Norman officers roared at them, beating them with riding crops and scabbards.  They didn't dare to take a step forward.

    "Give them armor and scooters. Tell them at the same time. The first person to climb the city of Constantinople and raise the phoenix flag of the empire. I will grant him the title and territory of a count. And one hundred thousand people.  Norman¡¯s gold reward¡ªeven if he is killed in the battle. This reward will be inherited by his heirs!¡±

    Seeing something like this happening in front of the army.  Egil snorted coldly, and then said these words: "Convey my will. Let these barbarians attack like mad dogs!"

    Soon, the knights of the guard conveyed the promise of the Norman Emperor.  After hearing about such a generous reward.  The Seres soldiers became agitated.  And those Norman troops distributed to them well-made half-plate armor and thick, iron-clad fender cars.  It also gave them confidence again.  at the same time.  The supporting fire from the Norman army also began to bombard the walls of Constantinople.

    There are more than 200 large and small artillery pieces, more than 500 counterweight catapults, and more than 300 heavy crossbows.  The equipment was divided into six batches under the command of General Tomoe Mami.  They began to launch attacks continuously towards the Theodosian wall.  The huge explosion made the ground tremble.  No matter how thick the armor is, lead projectiles can beat it into pulp.  Crossbows can also pierce it.  And the fire bombs that exploded violently could seriously injure all humans within a few dozen meters!

    Than just now.  The barrages launched by Constantinople's troops were denser, more shocking, and more deadly, carried out by a large number of professional engineers!  Although there is a city wall for defense, there are thick battlements to protect the body.  But under such a terrifying offensive, the soldiers of Eastern Rome inevitably became frightened!  That kind of destructionThe devastating attack was like a heavy hammer, hitting their hearts hard.  It made them dizzy and their hands and feet were sore.  Unable to move.

    ¡°Is this the end of the world?! Has God¡¯s final judgment on mankind arrived?!¡± Some people wailed at the time.

    "No! This is the army of demons coming out of hell!" someone beside him replied.

    In this way, courage is burned by the promise of heavy money, and confidence is gained under the protection of sophisticated equipment.  Under the cover of a large range of projectile weapons.  The Seres army began to advance again.  The Eastern Roman army seemed a little panicked under the offensive of the Norman Empire.  Only a few people reacted immediately and shot at the soldiers who were hiding behind the fender trucks, pushing the floor trucks, and the ladder trucks towards Theodosius City.

    Under such shooting, many Serais people screamed and fell on the wooden bridge, and some fell into the moat.  Although the half-body plate armor produced by Norman was excellent, it was still a bit unsatisfactory when faced with large stone bullets weighing more than ten kilograms and crossbows fired violently from top to bottom.  And because the crossfire formed by the opponent's towers could only block the front fender car, it did not exempt the Seres soldiers from all attacks as some people imagined.

    However, more Seres soldiers still struggled to cross the moat that was more than ten meters wide.  Arriving on the other side, under the walls of Theodosius.  After that, they followed the instructions taught by the engineering soldiers before, riding the ladder truck over, or running up the stairs of the building truck.  Get ready to climb the wall.  Engage the enemy.

    "As long as I can be the first to climb the city wall, I can also be a noble! Earl! Territory! Gold coins!!!" The Seres man shouted crazily, holding a battle axe, a long-handled counter-blade knife, and a spear in his hand.  Weapons such as swords and swords swarmed towards the city wall.  But the outer wall of Theodosius is twelve meters high.  For a while, I couldn't climb to the top.  At this moment, the Eastern Roman army also regained its strength.  Gradually, I became accustomed to the fierce projectile attacks of the Norman army - anyway, such attacks could not defeat the imperial city defenses.  So no problem at all!

    After getting used to such horrific attacks, the Eastern Roman army continued to resist fiercely.  They threw stones at the charging Seres, fired arrows and crossbows, and threw javelins to stop them from moving forward.

    However, the Seres people, who were stimulated by Egil's promise, completely ignored the attack on the city.  Still charging hard.  After the people in front were killed, they were held up as shields by those behind and continued to charge forward.  Although under the intensive cross fire attack of the Eastern Roman army, the Serenes suffered heavy casualties.  But watching, they are about to rush to the city!

    Seeing that Seres's barbarians were about to rush to the city.  The Eastern Roman soldiers grabbed the spears and swords beside them and prepared for close combat, while they leaned together to form an array.  At the same time, some Greek officers shouted: "Greek fire!" and asked the soldiers to prepare to use the secret weapons of the Eastern Roman Empire.

    Just like that, just when the Serenes were about to charge forward - suddenly, suddenly, the Greek infantry array dispersed.  A few copper pipes after lu was born.  Immediately afterwards, the copper pipe "suddenly" spurted out a column of oil, which was suddenly ignited by the light in front of the copper pipe.  A fire dragon opened its teeth and claws and burned towards the Seres people!

    "Ah!!" The Seres who rushed to the front shouted in surprise, subconsciously retreated - and then felt the hot oil spraying violently on themselves.  It broke away from his own flesh and blood and directly burned his own bones!

    Screams that almost didn¡¯t sound like human voices sounded one after another on the Theodosian wall.  The Seres soldier who was burned to death fell from the wall more than ten meters high in a panic.  Fallen to death, or burned to death.  Others who were even more unbearable turned around and rushed towards their companions, spreading panic and fear to other places.

    On the contrary, the morale of the Greek army suddenly improved.  The soldiers increased their strength and attacked, threw, and shot desperately.  Drive the Seres people away!

    The remaining Seracians were completely demoralized.  Don't dare to continue attacking.  Instead, he threw down his weapons in embarrassment and fled back along the makeshift wooden bridge.  This tentative attack ended with a complete victory for the Greeks.

    The cheers on the walls of Theodosius grew louder and louder.  Even under the intensive bombardment of Norman artillery, catapults and ballistae, those soldiers dared to expose their bodies and shout at the Norman array.  After morale improved, the Greeks launched a fierce counterattack with slings and giant crossbows.  The Normans on the other side of the moat also began to suffer casualties!  .

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