Wu Jie remained calm and spoke in a composed voice: "There is no elder brother here. Watch your words!"

Wu Lin's face darkened, and he said, "Yes! Commander Wu, this humble general still believes that we should retreat immediately, engage Ren Duobaozhong in a decisive battle first, and then attack Shentangbao!"

Wu Jie asked, "If you were Ren Duo Bao Zhong, how would you deal with me?"

Wu Lin said, "Now that your army is at the city gates, it's the perfect opportunity for a surprise attack. We should launch a strong assault on the left and right flanks and cut our way through!"

"What if I don't attack the city, but instead choose to fight against Renta Yasutada!"

"Let's face each other head-on, let's fight first!"

Wu Jie shook his head and said, "Rendo Baozhong will not fight us to the death. This area has been completely controlled by the rebels and the Xia army. Renduo Baozhong will play hide-and-seek with us, wear us down first, and then the rebels and the Xia army, who are already poised to attack from within Shentang Fort, will launch the most powerful attack on us!"

Upon hearing Wu Jie's words, Wu Lin was slightly surprised; this move was indeed feasible!

The rebels and the Xia army were divided between Shentangbao and the open field.

Most people would think that they should first fight a battle with the Xia army in the field, annihilate the Xia army and the rebel forces in the field, and then attack Shentang Fortress without any worries about the rear.

However, if Rendo Bochong deliberately lures the enemy without engaging in battle, the Song army, lingering in this area already controlled by the Xia army and rebels, will soon experience the frustration of fighting empty-handed.

In this way, Renta Yasutada will soon be able to take the initiative.

Thinking of this, Wu Lin broke out in a cold sweat. This battle could indeed be fought this way!

Just as he was surprised, Wu Jie said coldly, "Prepare the artillery!"

Wu Jie was unsure whether the cannons would actually work. Although he had conducted tests, he had never actually attacked a city.

The three cannons were dragged to the very center of the front, a full 500 meters away from the city tower, well beyond the range of the archers on the city wall and also beyond the range of the stone cannons.