Many people were furious, but there was nothing they could do.
At this time, the people in the city were lining up to bring boiled water to the Tan family army.
An old man walked towards the Tan family army with a staggering step.
After handing the gasoline barrel to the soldier, he reminded him, "This is gasoline for tricycles. It must be used with fireworks. It's very powerful."
The bloodthirsty and brutal behavior of the barbarian army made the people in the city fully aware of the terrible consequences of the city being destroyed and their families being ruined.
Therefore, those people who were strong came forward to help spontaneously.
After carrying stones, logs and other weapons, many civilians were exhausted and panting, with beads of sweat on their foreheads.
Sweat flowed down their cheeks and soaked their clothes, but no one complained of being tired.
A large group of Tan's army had previously been dispatched to fight against the eighteen warlords. Now the city's defense is seriously short of manpower, so they must step forward at this time.
Only if the Tan family army wins can he and others survive.
Those barbarian troops were like uncivilized savages, extremely cruel, and cannibalism was commonplace to them.
If we fail to defend this city, it will be a matter more horrible than death, and the entire family, young and old, will become food for the barbarian army.
Those who are in poor health and have little strength are being delivered hot water and gasoline.
Women were responsible for boiling water at home, and if there was no firewood, they would use horse feed.
Even the children were not idle. Their small figures were busy around the stove, helping to fetch water and light the fire.
All the people in the city, regardless of age, gender or children, are contributing their strength to resist the barbarian army.
The military and civilians are united, regardless of you or me. Every look they give each other conveys a common belief: to protect their homeland and resist the barbarians.
As barrels of gasoline were poured down, the soldiers of the Tan family army lit fireworks and aimed them at the bottom of the city wall.
“Boom boom…”
The gorgeous fireworks shot down like meteors, and the moment they came into contact with the gasoline, the gasoline was instantly ignited.
The fire spread rapidly like a wild horse, leaving many barbarian soldiers caught in the sea of fire.
Manyijun's skin was torn and flesh was exposed, and he let out heart-wrenching screams.
There were fireworks and fire, and many people were stunned.
Even Uwe was upset when he saw it.
Even drinking water is hard to find, where did Tan Jiajun get the kerosene?
There is also something that keeps spitting fireballs, what is that?
Although the Tan family army is not large in number, they have many methods.
There are so many ways to attack this city.
There is no way to get up there!
It's really a tough nut to crack, so tricky that it gives me a headache.
"Sir, what should we do? If we continue like this, we will all die here."
A famous barbarian army general shouted to Uwe with a horrified look on his face.
Wu Wei gritted his teeth and said, "The Tan family army's attack method won't last long."
"Don't go up the ladder for now. Find a rock and take shelter for the time being."
After hearing Uwe's words, the barbarian soldiers felt as if they had been pardoned and ran towards a safe place.
"Commander, the crossbow is running low on arrows."
At the same time, Zhang Guang reported to Tan Junyan with an anxious look on his face.
"I see."
Tan Junyan frowned and turned to face the busy people.
He took two deep breaths and said loudly, "Fellow villagers, our crossbows are running low on arrows, and the barbarian army is in imminent danger of breaking into the city."
"Take your families and escape through other city gates!"
The people were stunned when they heard this, and they all stopped, followed by a commotion.
Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and unwillingness.
"Can't we defend our city?"
"We've tried our best, why can't we hold on?"
"General Tan, we won't leave." After a moment, an old man stood up.
"Famine is everywhere in the world. We'll die wherever we flee. We might as well fight these beasts!"
"Yes, we're not leaving!"
Someone responded immediately.
"If this city is destroyed, where can we go?"
"There is no place for us in the whole world."
"Defend Pengshui City to the death and fight these barbarians to the bitter end."
Tears welled up in Tan Junyan's eyes. "My fellow villagers, I can't just watch you die in vain. Now is not the time to act rashly."
"I beg you, take the children and the elderly, take as much food as you can, and leave the city quickly."
One lady said with red eyes: "General, what will you do if we leave?"
"I will stay with the Tan family army to cover your retreat and give you a chance to survive."
“Woo…”
An old woman burst into tears, "General, you are only in your twenties, you are still a child!"
"We all know that you are the last member of the Tan family. You died fighting for us in Pengshui City. How can we live in peace in the future?"
"As a general, I have the responsibility to defend the land." Tan Junyan's words were sonorous.
"If I cannot keep the people safe, I am as good as dead even if I am alive."
"But you are different. You are ordinary people. You still have homes and families."
"As long as you can survive, wherever you are is Pengshui City."
When the people heard this, they all shed tears.
A young scholar stood up. Although he was thin, his eyes were very determined.
"General, in ancient times, there was the Battle of Suiyang. Zhang Xun, with a small force, defeated a large one, defending a single city while protecting the entire world."
"Now we are also willing to follow suit and defend Pengshui City with the general."
"Well said." An old man came forward with a cane.
"The barbarian army is brutal. If we leave, we will be hunted down along the way, and there will be no place to bury our bodies."
"Instead of doing this, we might as well give it a try. There might be a glimmer of hope."
"General, don't try to persuade us. We won't leave."
"Yes, I will never leave. I will die in Pengshui City."
"Stones, logs, and boiling water, provide them and continue to defend the city."
"We will not rest until the barbarians retreat."
The people spontaneously defended the city. Tan Junyan wanted to continue to dissuade them, but she felt powerless.
They were united in their resolve and refused to leave, and no amount of persuasion could persuade them to leave.
Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Lead my warhorse and fetch my spear."
After a moment, Tan Junyan stroked the warhorse beneath him and said softly, "Old friend, this may be our last battle."
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