Under such circumstances, many people in Dingli County would probably have other ideas.

If many people in the city have fled, then...

Thinking it over, General Zhao took a deep breath and said with a gloomy face, "Tell the men to seal off the stockade walls and no one is allowed to enter or leave!"

Furthermore, we must actively prepare for the competition!

After the order was issued, General Zhao was still somewhat uneasy, so he successively dispatched trusted confidants to various places to supervise the defense.

...

Outside the city, the Prince's Guard camp.

"Your Highness,"

Zhang Cheng frowned and said, "These past few days, we haven't attacked the city or made any announcements."

Dozens of mountain strongholds have sprung up inside the city. If this continues, we can take Dingli County without a fight.

Is this what His Highness meant by "let the bullets fly for a while"?

"right!"

Li Xin nodded slightly and said, "Sometimes, attacking a city doesn't necessarily require force. Subduing the enemy without fighting is the best strategy!"

"I see,"

Zhang Cheng nodded thoughtfully and said, "The art of war says: 'To win hearts and minds is the best strategy; to conquer cities is the worst strategy!'"

Your Highness is truly brilliant!

The application of military strategy is so masterful!

Your Highness is truly a military genius of our time!

"Alright, alright, stop flattering me!"

Li Xin waved his hand and said, "Make good preparations. We can't delay any longer. Let's start the siege tomorrow!"

It's time to put some pressure on them, a balance between tension and relaxation!

Let them know that we, the Prince's Guard, are not just empty talkers!

"Your Highness, rest assured!"

Zhang Cheng quickly assured him, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"