Linzi City!
Yue Zhongmu stood on the city wall and looked into the distance.
The enemy troops are gathering in great force.
Looking around, you can't see the end.
Flags were flying everywhere and the air was filled with murderous intent.
"General Yue, it looks like today is the day!"
"The rebels split into two groups and muster all their forces."
"They've already taken away all the rammed earth we piled in front of the city gate. They've also rebuilt a lot of siege equipment, including stone cannons and catapults, as well as a large number of ballistae and ladders!"
"Um."
Yue Zhongmu put down the telescope.
His brows were furrowed, and he kept thinking.
Although he was skilled at defending cities, this time he faced a significant challenge. The disparity in strength between the two sides was significant, and Tian Zhongxun, a master of the art of wearing out the enemy, utilized his ample forces to attack Linzi day and night. Linzi was now populated by the elderly, the weak, and the infirm, making it extremely difficult to defend against this all-out assault.
"Order the civilians to be ready."
"If anyone dies in battle, they will be replaced immediately."
"At the same time, divide the troops into smaller units and distribute them throughout the city. Inform the guards to prepare themselves and defend the palace to the death. If you can't hold it, then don't defend it. Use the houses within the city to engage the enemy!"
"promise!"
Bai Yu immediately started to make arrangements.
Yue Zhongmu also held his weapon tightly.
The main reason is that Linzi City has been sealed off.
They were completely cut off from the outside world.
I don’t know what the situation is with the reinforcements.
According to the agreement between him and Ning Que, they should have arrived in Linzi yesterday to assist in the counterattack against Tian Zhongxun. However, until now, there was still no sign of them. Someone had been sent to notify the reinforcements from Daye Castle, but there was no news either.
Then there is only one explanation!
They encountered the Qi garrison on the way!
Yue Zhongmu turned and looked at the soldiers.
In fact, many people have already been injured.
They also knew it would be difficult to survive today.
But they all face death with equanimity.
There are not only Ning Que's personal guards here.
In fact, most of them are from Linzi.
Strictly speaking, Linzi was the territory of Qi.
It took no more than two years for him to fall into the hands of Dafeng.
But now they are all willing to support Ning Que.
The reason is very simple...
They know who really cares about them.
When Tian Zhongxun left, he practically destroyed Linzi. All capable officials were taken away, and most of the wealthy families were relocated. Not a penny of county taxes or grain was left behind, and 99% of the workshops were destroyed, leaving Linzi unable to even repair agricultural tools.
Then they unconditionally released the criminals and secretly helped them to rule the mountain. Countless people were killed by these bandits. At the same time, they exploited the last bit of their value by manipulating the sea salt!
What about Ning Que?
After his arrival, he completely overturned the centuries-old rules of Linzi. Even the wealthy Tian clan was forced to bow down obediently. He suppressed the Tian family, allowing those who had been slaves for generations to rise up and become masters. He divided up the land of the wealthy families and distributed it to these slaves.
Reduce and exempt taxes, and give rewards repeatedly!
The people are not fools.
They also have eyes.
Know who is really good to them.
So what if they died in battle?
In their previous lives, they lived in ignorance, with the rich riding on their backs and telling them they were nothing but cattle and horses. They wanted them to be slaves for generations and work for them forever!
But Ning Que told them that they were human beings!
Just like princes and nobles, we are all human beings!
They can also stand upright!
So it doesn't matter if they die. As long as Ning Que is still alive, their descendants will be able to stand up and be human beings, instead of becoming slaves of the Tian royal family!
Yue Zhongmu raised his hand.
The sound of war drums began.
"Everyone, prepare for battle!"
"Prepare arrows for the crossbows, and stones for the stone cannons!"
"Wait until the enemy is within a mile and fire!"
"yes!"
As the order was issued, the whole city was under martial law.
The crossbowmen were ready for battle.
The arrows are all ready.
The stone cannon has been tightened and the stones have been placed.
Just press the mechanism and it will shoot out.
There are crossbow carts on both sides of the city wall.
The Crossbow Cart and the Eight-Ox Crossbow are slightly different.
The Eight Ox Crossbow wins by quality.
One arrow can shoot eight hundred steps.
The arrows are like javelins.
One shot can even nail it to the city wall.
If they shoot more, the soldiers can use it to climb the city wall.
The ballista, however, was completely different. In battle, a single trigger could fire eighty arrows in a matter of seconds. Its drawback was its lengthy reload time, requiring the combined efforts of over twenty craftsmen. It could only be used once per battle.
Dark clouds are gathering in the distance.
It seems like it will rain at any moment.
A massive rebel force has emerged.
As the chariots charged, the stone cannons behind them began to unleash their power. One terrifying stone after another traced a graceful parabola through the air, smashing into the city walls with incredible precision.
"Shield soldiers defend!"
"Don't mess up the formation!"
"If he's injured, replace him quickly!"
Protected by shield soldiers on either side, Yue Zhongmu roared furiously. He knew Tian Zhongxun was risking everything this time, so he stopped staying in the rear and instead came to the city wall to command the battle himself. Bai Yu's martial arts skills were exceptional, and he had other things to do.
The chariots began to charge, accompanied by a rain of stones. There were also a large number of ladders on both sides, rapidly approaching the city wall.
"The stone cannon fires!"
"shoot!"
The flag officer quickly lowered the flag.
The huge stone cannons on the city wall triggered their mechanisms at the same time.
The huge rocks roared angrily.
He smashed forward with tremendous rage.
The densely packed stones smashed the rebels on the ground, knocking them to the ground. Even the chariots, armed to the teeth, were still overturned by the stones.
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