I have three hundred soldiers, all of whom can warm wine and kill Hua Xiong

Trumpets sounded wildly throughout Constantinople.

Thirty thousand Roman soldiers quickly entered combat positions according to previous training.

Some people swarmed onto the city wall, while others, led by Julius and Florbus, came outside the city.

"Frobes, you are responsible for commanding the catapults and crossbows. My men are positioned on both sides of the catapults. After your catapults disrupt the enemy's formation, my men will swarm forward and ensure that they use the fastest force. The speed drove the enemy back into the sea."

"As long as the enemy is not allowed to easily gain a foothold on the seaside, Constantinople will be invincible."

After hearing what Julius said, Florbus nodded slightly.

Commanding catapults in combat was not Frobus's strength. What Florbus is good at is talking.

But Flobus also knew that there was a good opportunity to make a contribution.

This time I command the catapult, if I can repel the enemy's attack.

After his military exploits were passed back to the city of Rome, and with the family's operation, Florbus believed that his status in the Senate would be greatly improved.

Thinking of this, Florbus gradually cheered up.

On the sea.

The Phoenician fleet advanced slowly.

The twenty warships captured from the Romans sailed at the head of the procession.

And because these twenty warships are the largest, a large catapult is fixed on the bow of each warship.

Next to the catapult, there are many specially treated stone balls.

The surfaces of these stone balls were evenly coated with black kerosene.

Hades stood beside Gao Shun, turned to look at the serious Gao Shun, hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help but whispered to Gao Shun: "General Gao, where is our warship?" During the voyage, the waves will continue to rise and fall. It may be difficult for our catapult to hit the target on the shore."

After hearing what Hades said, Gao Shun stared at the enemy troops on the coast and said without looking back: "First of all, our catapults have a longer range and higher accuracy than the Roman catapults. He is responsible for controlling the catapults. The people have undergone the most rigorous training, and they can ensure that the catapult hits the target even on a shaking ship."

"Secondly, the stone balls thrown by our catapults have been specially treated. The inside of the stone balls has long been hollowed out and is filled with kerosene. In other words, when our stone balls are thrown out, the stone balls If it falls on the ground, it will cause a fire. We are killing on the surface, which reduces the accuracy requirements a lot."

After hearing what Gao Shun said, Hades looked at Gao Shun intently.

Seeing that Gao Shun's face was calm and composed, Hades felt much more relieved.

Hades turned his attention to the coast again, and Gao Shun's voice sounded in his ears again, "If the fleet goes forward three hundred steps, it will enter the range of our catapults. At that time, it will slow down its advance."

Gao Shun's words made Hades raise his brows again.

The place where the Phoenician fleet was now located was about two thousand steps away from the enemy catapults on the coast.

Three hundred steps further, there are still seventeen hundred steps left.

According to Haydes' knowledge, the range of Roman catapults was about a thousand paces.

Precisely because the range of the catapult was only a thousand steps, the Romans had to place the catapult on the beach closest to the sea.

As if seeing the doubts in Hades' heart, Gao Shun slowly said: "The catapult equipped by our army has a range of two thousand steps. Considering special reasons such as the shaking of the warship, I plan to move closer to three hundred steps to launch the attack." attack."

On the coast, Florbus stared at the approaching fleet and suddenly panicked.

"The Phoenician fleet also has catapults. What should we do now?"

When the deputy general heard what Florbus said, he frowned and said softly: "Master Florbus, don't panic. The catapults equipped by us Romans are actually the best catapults. Our catapults have a range of one thousand steps." .”

"The catapults equipped by the Phoenicians must be imitations. Let's not talk about their accuracy, but just in terms of range, they are definitely not as good as us."

"So, Mr. Florbus can rest assured that our place is very safe. In addition..."

Before the deputy general could finish his sentence, he heard bursts of harsh sound breaking through the air.

The lieutenant slowly raised his head.

Just in time to see twenty flaming stone balls, trailing long black smoke, heading straight towards the Roman catapult phalanx.

"How can this be?"

Just as the lieutenant sighed, twenty flaming stone balls fell from the sky and hit the Roman catapult phalanx.

"Bang bang bang!"

The stone ball hit the ground and broke directly.

As soon as the fire oil in the stone ball splashed out, it was ignited by the flame on the surface of the stone ball.

In an instant, pieces of flames poured on the Roman soldiers and catapults.

Many Romans were set ablaze by the fire before they could even react.

For a time, thick smoke billowed on the beach, and screams were heard from everywhere.

On the battleship, Gao Shun said to the messenger behind him without looking back: "Give the order, each catapult will throw five more stone balls, and then move the target. The new target is the phalanx of Roman soldiers assembled on the shore."

Hearing Gao Shun's words, Hades couldn't help but reach out and wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

Hades originally thought that today would be another fierce battle.

But Hades never expected that the catapults that the Romans were proud of would not even be able to fight back under the attack of the Chinese army.

In just one strike, the Romans lost nearly half of their catapults.

After five more strikes, none of the Roman catapults would be able to survive.

Gao Shun turned his head and saw Hades standing there with a look of astonishment on his face. Gao Shun couldn't help but frown, turned to Hedes and whispered softly: "General Hades, you should give the order to prepare your soldiers to land." The boat is gone. I want to take advantage of the fact that the enemy has not recovered from the blow, quickly rush to the beach, and then stand firm on the beach."

Gao Shun's words made Hades wake up from a dream.

Hades nodded quickly and said: "I understand, I will make arrangements right away!"