Chapter 216: Can we really win?
The earth bomb fell behind Zuo Xiang with a loud "bang", killing and injuring many cavalry soldiers.
The Left Prime Minister was so angry that his eyes were bloodshot. He even used the catapult, but Liang Jingyao still took advantage of the loophole. This guy is so fucking difficult to deal with!
"Keep throwing! Throw them all up!" the left prime minister shouted angrily.
Lieutenant General Yuan Jiancheng, standing nearby, hurriedly intervened, saying, "Lord Zuo Xiang, this isn't appropriate. If they throw everything at once, and then they throw that explosive thing, we'll be left vulnerable!"
The Left Prime Minister finally listened to what he said. He frowned and said, "Then what can you do?"
Yuan Jiancheng's eyes rolled, and he said fiercely, "Wrap some stones in cloth, light them, and throw them over. When the entire tower is on fire, we'll see how they can defend it. Then we'll smash down the gate and charge in!"
Zuo Xiang's eyes lit up, and he clapped his thigh and praised, "That's great! Go and arrange it!"
Yuan Jiancheng confidently clasped his fists and replied, "Yes! I'll be there right away!"
On the city wall, Liang Jingyao waited for a long time for the catapult to continue throwing stones. He said vigilantly: "Oh no! They seem to be coming up with something bad again!"
Zhan Hu said worriedly, "What should we do? Why don't we throw a few earth bombs while they're not making a move? If we can kill one, it's one. If we can kill two, it's a pair. Then when we really fight, we'll have fewer people to kill!"
Liang Jingyao's sharp eyes swept over the cavalry on the ground. They were gathered in groups of three or five, as if they were doing something?
"Watch carefully. If you want to throw, throw it at those gathered together! We must not let their conspiracy succeed!"
Zhan Hu rubbed his hands excitedly. He aimed at the bottom of the city wall and threw the earth bomb out first.
"Bang!" The homemade bomb exploded with a loud noise, but unfortunately it didn't hit the couples who were gathered together.
Zhan Hu punched the wall in frustration, "Fuck! It was almost there!"
Liang Jingyao knew that Zhan Hu had always been very accurate, but the distance might have been a little far. Among the people here, if Zhan Hu couldn't throw accurately, it would probably be difficult for others to do it!
"Forget it, as long as it can hit someone! If you can kill the Left Prime Minister, I will give you a big reward!" Liang Jingyao patted Zhan Hu's shoulder and said.
Zhan Hu shook his head, picked up another earth bomb, and said, "Master, I'll try again! I don't believe it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a homemade bomb flew out of his hand, drawing a curved line in the air, and with a loud "bang", one of the groups of cavalry soldiers who were surrounded in a circle was blown into a bloody mess.
"I succeeded!" Zhan Hu cheered excitedly.
Liang Jingyao looked at Zhan Hu with appreciation and said, "Well done! Everyone, don't feel any pressure. Just relax and throw. Kill as many as you can!"
Everyone was greatly encouraged. One by one, they picked up earth bombs and threw them down. In an instant, fireworks were set off and there was a wailing sound on the ground!
The Left Prime Minister was caught off guard, and his original plan was completely disrupted. He had no choice but to order a retreat. "Throw away everything, and retreat! Retreat!"
In order to avoid the flying earth bombs, the cavalry scattered in a panic.
On the city wall, Zhan Hu and the Cheetah Army cheered happily when they saw the Iron Cavalry fleeing in panic, "Mighty! Mighty!"
Liang Jingyao frowned and said, "It's not the time to be happy yet. I'm worried that they will come back again soon!"
Zhan Hu waved his hands and said, "That's impossible! They didn't come a second time last night, and they must be the same today! The Left Prime Minister is just a civil official, he will fight a fart!"
Liang Jingyao remained steadfast in his decision and said, "Yesterday was yesterday. If he escapes again today, will Emperor Liang let him off? Do you think Emperor Liang will give him so many chances to fail? Don't let your guard down and be on your guard!"
Zhan Hu's heart was shaken, and he immediately clasped his fists and replied, "Yes! Master!"
Liang Jingyao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Keep a close eye! I'm going to go downstairs to see how Chen Hu's defenses are going. When I come back, if I find anyone slacking off, be careful. I won't hold back on our friendship and will have them all dealt with by military law!"
Zhan Hu and the Cheetah Army on the city wall responded in unison: "Yes! Please rest assured, Master!"
Liang Jingyao walked down the city wall and saw that Chen Hu had just roughly ordered people to block the door with wood, and had not set up any other defense lines.
He immediately called Chen Hu over and asked, "Is this line of defense your own idea, or was it suggested by someone else? Do you think it's enough? Or do you think the people on the tower can definitely stop the enemy?"
Chen Hu blushed and stammered, "I originally wanted to set up another ambush and a shield wall, but seeing how smoothly the battle went last night, I didn't make any further preparations. Master, I was wrong! I'll arrange it immediately!"
Liang Jingyao's face was filled with anger, and he said in a deep voice: "Chen Hu, I will give you one more chance! If such a big loophole appears again, then the position of deputy captain will be given to someone else!"
Chen Hu's heart tightened, and he apologized repeatedly, "I'm sorry, Master! I didn't mean to do that. I was careless! I will definitely pay attention, and there will never be a next time!"
Liang Jingyao snorted coldly and said, "You'd better do what you say!"
Suddenly, a cry of "Fire!" rang out from the tower. Liang Jingyao anxiously kicked Chen Hu and ordered, "Why don't you do it? Are you waiting for the enemy to attack the city?"
Chen Hu nodded repeatedly and said, "I'll do it immediately!"
Liang Jingyao tapped his toes and flew back to the city wall. He saw fireballs being thrown up from the ground. There was a wooden house on the city wall that was directly set on fire!
There were several Cheetah soldiers rolling on the ground, trying to put out the fire on their bodies.
Zhan Hu spotted Liang Jingyao with his sharp eyes and ran over to ask, "Master, they're here again! And they're throwing fireballs as soon as they arrive. What should we do? This house is going to collapse if it keeps burning!"
Liang Jingyao gritted his teeth and said, "Zhan Hu, your martial arts skills are the best here! You stay and throw the remaining earth bombs. The rest of you, follow me out of the city to fight!"
The Cheetah Army on the city wall also felt that it was useless to continue defending like this. It would be better to fight a fair battle. Maybe the chances of winning would be greater this way!
"Yes!" The Cheetah Army followed Liang Jingyao down the city wall.
Seeing Liang Jingyao coming back, Chen Hu hurried over and asked, "Master, I've made all the arrangements! Why did you bring everyone down with you?"
Liang Jingyao frowned and said, "The houses on the city wall have been burned by the fireballs thrown in. It's hard to defend them. Except for those defending here, everyone else, follow me out to fight! Let's start the call of the troops!"
Chen Hu felt that the situation was critical. The enemy's Iron Cavalry had a thousand people. Even if there were casualties, their number far exceeded that of the Cheetah Army!
Can this tough battle really be won?
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