Returning to the Ming Dynasty as a Corrupt Emperor

Transmigrated to the Great Ming Dynasty, I became Emperor Zhu Youxiao, the Carpenter Emperor. Well then, I'll hide behind the scenes; I'll take the blame, and you all go die.

Chapter 272: Zunyi City, Fighting for Prosperity

If you can't even take this city, then forget it. There's not much hope. Just follow the procedures and fight step by step.

Sun Chuanting glanced at Qi Yuangong and asked with a smile, "Can you do it?"

Qi Yuangong simply didn't bother to answer questions from Sun Chuanting and Yuan Keli.

Siege training itself is part of the drill, and a very important part at that. It is not difficult for Qi Yuangong and his team.

He turned his head and looked at Zunyi City.

For a small town like this, with a wall less than two meters high, it's really not difficult.

Qi Yuangong just said, "Let's have dinner in the city."

After saying this, Qi Yuangong turned around and walked towards a place not far away with ease. He stretched out his hand and began to call people, preparing to attack Zunyi City.

Neither Yuan Keli nor Sun Chuanting expected Qi Yuangong to say such a thing.

You should know that Qi Yuangong has been very low-key along the way, never talking nonsense, and giving people the impression that he is down-to-earth and reliable.

Why are you starting to brag now?

Although it is still a while before the sun sets, it is already past noon. Does that mean it will take Qi Yuangong half a day to capture Zunyi City?

Is this a bit more difficult?

However, since Qi Yuangong wanted to try, Yuan Keli and the others couldn't say anything and could only watch quietly.

Li Biao and Zhang Yanfang stood on the other side, and both of them were a little hesitant.

Li Biao came to Yuan Keli and asked hesitantly, "Sir, don't you need some help?"

Gently shaking his head, Yuan Keli sighed and said, "We can help here, but once they enter Sichuan, we can't help them. Let's see if they are good enough. If they are not good enough, I won't let them go."

"Yes, sir." Li Biao agreed and respectfully stepped aside.

No one said anything else, and all turned to Qi Yuangong in front of them with expectant eyes.

At this time, Qi Yuangong began to make arrangements two hundred steps away from Zunyi City.

The arrows in the city could not reach this position, so Qi Yuangong and his men could arrange their arrangements very calmly, even with a sense of looseness, which was clearly a provocation.

What that means is, if you have the guts, come out. I'm right here, come and hit me!

That was so arrogant. Although no one shouted at him, that attitude was a naked provocation.

This is also part of the training. Actions speak louder than words, and the same goes for provocation.

The small steel cannons carried down were lined up in a row, a total of 150.

In addition to these 150 small cannons, 2,000 troops were lined up in the front, divided into three columns, standing 200 steps away from Zunyi City, quietly looking at the rebels on the top of the city, all wearing black armor and all with expressionless faces.

Qi Yuangong stood in the team with his sword held down, his face expressionless.

On the other side not far away, several very tall men were putting on armor with the help of others.

This armor is obviously different from others. It is very thick and heavy, and even has a visor on the helmet.

Everyone knew at first glance that these were definitely heavily armored infantry.

Seeing this, Yuan Keli was stunned. He turned to Sun Chuanting and said, "They still have this kind of thing? Why didn't I see them take it out along the way?"

"They all carried it on horses, and I didn't see them wearing it," Sun Chuanting said. "This is the first time I've seen it either, but I heard Qi Yuangong say that those who can wear this kind of armor are top-notch warriors in the army."

Yuan Keli took a look at the men in armor and found that they were indeed first-class warriors.

Not to mention anything else, they are almost seven feet tall. Even if not seven feet, they are at least more than six feet tall.

A guy like that is intimidating just by standing there, let alone anything else, and he's certainly strong. (Zhou Zhou drooled again. Note: A little over six feet, but less than seven feet. That's about 1.9 meters, but less than two meters. That's the perfect height for a boyfriend to really unleash his full power.)

Sun Chuanting, who was standing nearby, thought for a moment and said, "According to Qi Yuangong, these people were selected from various places. The 100,000 men in the Beijing camp have already been screened, and other places have also received similar orders. All such people were sent to the capital."

"According to Qi Yuangong, he originally planned to form a 10,000-man brigade, but ultimately failed because he couldn't muster enough men. However, it's said Qi Jin hasn't given up yet and is still searching everywhere, preparing to form a 10,000-man heavy armored infantry unit, apparently to be used in Liaodong. It's just unknown when this will be completed."

Yuan Keli was so shocked that he didn't know what to say.

Look at the size of those people. Such a big guy Qi Jin actually plans to form a group of 10,000 people?

Look at the armor they are wearing, how much does it cost?

Yuan Keli turned to Sun Chuanting and said, "Does the imperial court have so much money?"

"It's His Majesty's money." Sun Chuanting thought for a moment and said, "I also asked Qi Yuangong, and the Ministry of Revenue didn't give much money. It's still the same allocation as before. The rest, whether it's equipment, wages, or even their food expenses, all come from His Majesty's inner treasury."

"It is said that His Majesty's inner treasury is almost out of money. His Majesty also had the money from the sale of Ruyi bean seeds sent to the Ministry of Revenue."

"I heard from Qi Yuangong that His Majesty lives a very frugal life in the palace. Construction work has stopped, and His Majesty has moved to the Western Garden. Furthermore, His Majesty only has four dishes and one soup per meal, never allowing more than necessary, and never wastes anything. He only has two sets of clothes per season. He can be said to be extremely frugal, and all the money he saves goes back to them."

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