Chapter 33 The enemy was stunned by the glowing city walls that reached the sky!
A hundred-meter wall? Not only can the enemy not climb it, but even our own people can’t climb it!
Even archery can't hit the enemies below!
Is it said that the King of Yan has gone crazy?
Zhang Xun and the others were startled, staring blankly at His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan. Nan Jiyun, however, was straightforward and asked directly:
"Your Highness, did you get hit on the head by the enemy just now when you entered the city?"
Could it be that he was hit stupidly by His Royal Highness Prince Yan?
Not to mention the hundred-meter height, their city wall is only less than six meters high in total!
I have only seen people adding a small floor to a tall building. Which good person has ever seen a towering tower built on a thatched house?
"And let's not even talk about the enemy soldiers being unable to climb up. The wall is over a hundred meters high. We would be exhausted just climbing the stairs."
Li Shimin sighed inwardly, knowing that these people would not believe him if he told them, but he had no way to explain it, so he could only touch his nose and nodded awkwardly:
“Indeed, the height of more than thirty feet is indeed a bit too high and is completely useless.
I think fifteen or sixteen zhang is already high. Twenty zhang at most is definitely enough."
A fifty-meter wall isn't too high, right? But that would be easier! Plus, there are a few external elevators for easier access.
[Dig a few more holes to make observation towers, and install space telescopes inside. This will ensure you can see every last hair on the enemy's beard from a thousand meters away!]
[Hey, since the number of layers is half as low, then we can do more functions?
Why not just put solar panels on top and turn it into a large LED display?
Just like those high-rise buildings in our city center that light up and change patterns at night, after the war is over, they can still be used for entertainment, such as nightclubs, check-in attractions, and then develop a street stall economy?
Tianmu was already enthusiastically discussing the entertainment function of the multifunctional city wall. Li Shimin could hardly bear to watch.
Facing the speechless and heartbroken expressions of Zhang Xun and the others, he could only say to them with a smile:
"Anyway, everyone has worked hard these days. Now that the enemy has retreated, you should all go back and have a good night's rest.
I will be the one guarding the place tonight, so you can rest assured."
Unexpectedly, the Prince of Yan was so considerate. Zhang Xun and others were indeed exhausted recently, so they no longer refused.
After expressing their gratitude, they were about to return home to rest when they heard Li Shimin say:
"By the way, Lord Xu, remember to reassure the soldiers and civilians. There might be strange noises coming from the city walls tonight. Tell them not to panic and just rest at home."
Zhang Xun, Xu Yuan: ...?
No, King Yan, why haven't you given up this fantastic idea?
"Your Highness, Prince of Yan, seriously, how about I ask a doctor to look at your head? Uh-huh-"
Before the outspoken Nan Jiyun could finish his words, Zhang Xun covered his mouth and pulled him away.
After Li Shimin commanded the soldiers to take night shifts, he logged into the system and recruited fifty craftsmen:
A thirty-man wall-building team and twenty wall-repairing workers.
It just so happens that the city walls have been under heavy siege these days, so it’s time to repair the cracks and the city gates as well, to prevent them from being breached by the enemy.
There were two teams of fifty people. When the workers all appeared, the foreman Zhao Feipeng immediately stepped forward and shook Li Shimin's hand, shaking it vigorously up and down:
"Ahhhhhh! I finally got to shake Erfeng's hand this time!
Oh my god, it's hot! Live hands! "
Li Shimin:......?
"Woo woo woo mom, did you see that? I, your son, have made it!"
Li Shimin didn't quite understand the modern people's habit of shaking hands up and down, but he still respected modern etiquette and politely kept smiling.
When everyone saw that he did not refuse and no soldiers stopped him, they instantly became excited and rushed forward like quails to shake hands with Er Feng.
"Mine, my hand! Don't take it away from me if I touched it first!"
"Uh, yes!"
"...How about we just get started and work? We can talk about other things later?"
Li Shimin's hands were numb from being shaken, and he didn't know why modern people were so obsessed with such strange things.
“Yes, yes, yes!”
The boss of Party A made a request. As the foreman of Party B, Zhao Feipeng, the contractor of the construction team, immediately kicked away the people who were pinching Er Feng's hands, and then discussed with Li Shimin:
"Actually, I thought about it and realized that compared to using a steel frame to build gypsum boards, there's a more convenient and quicker way to do it. That's to put glass on the frame!"
[Yes! This is a good idea. Isn't it equivalent to erecting a sky bridge in Zhangjiajie?
It's transparent inside and out, making it easy to observe the enemy without having to climb too high!
[Yes, we put a steel frame next to the glass. The enemy can't get through, but we can thrust our swords through without affecting our observation and shooting!]
[And the glass is very slippery. If the enemy climbs up, can they stick to it like a gecko?
With a whoosh, he slid down on the glass! 】
【Ahahahahahahahahaha, I'm laughing my head off just thinking about it! 】
Li Shimin didn't quite understand, but he had seen the glass of Mixue Ice City before and knew that it was very fragile, so he asked curiously:
"But won't the glass break?"
"No, no, this is tempered glass used in construction. It's fireproof, theft-proof, and robbery-proof. It's super strong!"
[Yes! Huaxia Glass, the world record holder was stunned! ]
Since modern people dared to guarantee it, Li Shimin just let them go. Fortunately, he didn't sleep tonight, so he watched their construction work curiously from the city wall.
I saw these workers first taking strange tablets to measure the city wall, and then some of them began to design and draw on the tablets.
And this drawing doesn’t need to be drawn in great detail. Just input the data and general ideas, and it will be drawn by itself?
Then materials such as steel plates and brackets began to be placed on the city wall, probably to build the skeleton first.
This time, Li Shimin saw a tool called a crane, which could lift very heavy materials onto the city wall dozens of meters high. It was also amazing to watch.
While the city wall is being repaired here, Tianmu is still discussing whether the city wall gate should be replaced with a new one.
[These ancient city wall gates were all wooden, with copper, iron, or stone slabs at best, but they still weren't very durable. Could you, Erfeng, dismantle the gate and send it to us? We'll install a new one overnight?]
[Tmall Mall: Trade-in for old items, national subsidies have begun! Trade-in for the Datang City Gate for free!]
Mobile phones, home appliances, small appliances, and decorations are also open for old-for-new activities! 】
[Hahaha, this is so funny, the official is advertising now, right?]
Li Shimin didn't understand the concept of "trading old for new" and thought it was a big loss for the modern people to use the dented wooden door and wanted to pay more. But the modern people said they made a lot of money.
Although Li Shimin didn't quite understand, he still followed the advice.
"Okay, as long as it's stronger and more durable than this wooden door, it'll be fine."
[That’s great! I’ve been annoyed by this kind of wooden city gate for a long time!
I've designed all of Erfeng's Tang Dynasty city gates into anti-theft stainless steel smart door locks! They can accept fingerprints, passwords, and even facial recognition!
[Replace! Replace all the city gates in the Tang Dynasty!]
Then enter all of Er Feng's information, and from now on Er Feng will be able to pass through any city gate in the Tang Dynasty without any hindrance! 】
A group of modern people discussed it excitedly and actually started measuring the city gate on the spot and customizing it overnight.
The repairmen did not repair the door, but directly dismantled the main door, installed a new anti-theft steel door, and tried to install a smart door lock system.
"Look at this, Erfeng, there are locks installed inside and outside, and they all need to be identified.
The default password is eight eights. Enter it and then press the asterisk key, or use your fingerprint or facial recognition. If you enter the wrong password five or more times in a row, the phone will be locked for one minute.
Oh, by the way, if the battery is running low, it will show low battery. Remember to contact us to charge it! Otherwise, the whole city will be stuck.
Our factory's security doors have a lifetime warranty, and we welcome your customization at any time! "
Li Shimin was confused, but he was very satisfied after the steel alloy gate was installed. At this time, the glass on the city wall had already been built up to five or six layers.
Modern people are so efficient!
[Of course, we're infrastructure geeks! We built two hospitals in three days!]
In the world, only China's infrastructure is so efficient!
Li Shimin knocked on the glass and slammed it a few more times. Seeing that there was really no crack, he felt relieved.
Daytime was about to arrive, and he was a little tired after riding for a whole day and night without rest, so he let Tianmu continue to watch the large-scale city wall infrastructure activities while he went back to the house to catch up on his sleep.
The next morning, Nan Jiyun was the first to come out of the house and stretch.
He felt that he had eaten and drunk enough last night and slept soundly. He stretched his body and raised his head, but was so startled that he almost sprained his waist.
When Zhang Xun came out of the mansion, he saw Nan Jiyun standing there in a daze like a log, not moving even after being prodded several times. He waved his hand in front of him curiously:
"Jiyun, what's wrong with you?"
Nan Jiyun rubbed his eyes, then rubbed them again in disbelief, pointed at the towering city wall, and stammered:
"This... What on earth is this... Am I dreaming?"
Oh my god, why did he feel that something was wrong with this world ever since His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan sent him food yesterday?
Is this still the Suiyang of the Tang Dynasty? Has he ascended to heaven?
Zhang Xun quickly looked up, and was so shocked that his eyes widened like bells and his mouth couldn't close.
…
At this time, among the rebels on the opposite side, Yin Ziqi learned that the King of Yan had suddenly led a large army to launch a surprise attack last night. He was so scared that he withdrew his troops. Since then, he has been sending scouts outside to spy on the movements of the army.
As a result, after a whole night, dozens of scouts did not discover the 50,000-strong army. Only then did he realize that he had been tricked.
"Tang Tong is so cunning! Pass my order, attack the city immediately!
This time, we must capture Suiyang no matter what!"
"General! It's bad! Suiyang City... Suiyang City!"
The scout who ran in was still stunned. He stammered for a long time and said:
"He in Suiyang City suddenly became taller?"
Yin Ziqi: ???
Yin Ziqi glared at these soldiers who were talking nonsense, then went out. He was about to curse, but when he looked up, he was so shocked that the map in his hand fell.
What's going on in Suiyang City across the street?
Why did the more than ten-meter-high city wall suddenly disappear into the clouds overnight?
The city wall is nearly seventy meters high, almost equivalent to a modern twenty-five-story building. You have to crane your neck to see the top.
At this time, all the rebels were leaning back, wondering if they were dreaming.
The soldiers rubbed their eyes and took a breath!
No way, no way, those who are attacking the city must climb up to the top of the city wall and flip over!
The rebels were stunned by the sudden rise of Suiyang City, which was as tall as a mountain. The vanguard soldiers who were attacking the city were all in despair.
"Don't panic. This strange material across from you looks fragile. Take my divine bow and shoot down all the objects you just built!"
Yin Ziqi took out the heavy bow and arrow he usually used, and with great effort, he shot an arrow right at the transparent glass. However, there was only a "clang" sound, and the glass did not move at all.
Yin Ziqi was stunned.
"General, perhaps a trebuchet could be used!"
Soon, the rebels used catapults to shoot stones at the glass on the city wall. However, after a loud "bang", the tempered glass remained intact without even a crack.
Under the early morning sun, the rebels were all dumbfounded.
......
"Hahaha, I didn't expect the glass to be so strong!"
Nan Jiyun looked at the transparent glass that looked like crystal jade. It looked like it could break easily, but it was extremely strong. So he poked and knocked it back and forth in curiosity.
"This overseas craftsman is truly amazing!"
It does not affect observation and defense, and it is also slippery. Let's see how the enemy can climb up!
Sure enough, soon under Yin Ziqi's command, more rebels began to climb up the city wall.
Nan Jiyun was no longer in a hurry and just stood there leisurely with his hands on his hips and watched.
Since we did not attack, the enemy climbed up the city wall with a ladder and hit the glass hard. After finding that the tempered glass did not move at all, the soldiers could only grit their teeth and continue to climb up.
However, glass does not have the same friction as the city wall. Soon, the armored soldiers climbed onto the glass, and before they could struggle much, they slid down like riding a slide. Each of their postures was very funny.
“Ahahahahahaha, if you keep calling me arrogant!
That's good, sir, we don't need to defend ourselves anymore, the enemy can't get up here anyway!"
Xu Yuan and Zhang Xun couldn't help laughing when they saw it.
This saves a lot of trouble. The soldiers can rest for a while to avoid being too tired.
"But we still need to be careful about whether they will use heavy objects to break down the city gates, and we also need to be on guard against them digging tunnels to get in."
Now the focus of defending the city shifted from the city walls to the city walls. When Zhang Xun and his companions arrived at the city gate and saw the security door, they rubbed their eyes in shock, as if they were in a dream.
"Oh my god! How come the decades-old city gate of Suiyang City has suddenly become so shiny?"
Zhang Xun tried to cut the door with his sword himself and found that he could not cut it no matter what he did. At most, it could only leave some scratches. He felt much more relieved and asked the soldiers to pay more attention to prevent the enemy from digging tunnels.
"Now we can really breathe a sigh of relief. I wonder how they can climb back up!"
Yin Ziqi on the opposite side was furious when he saw that they couldn't climb up at all. He ordered his soldiers to line up and use human wave tactics, setting up ladders and climbing up one by one.
But the glass was too slippery, and some people slipped down while climbing, and some soldiers were stabbed out by swords and knives from the gaps next to them by soldiers in the city.
The soldiers had never experienced such an easy defense of the city. It was like playing whack-a-mole in the field, and they hit the target with every strike!
"You know what? I'm not good at fighting, but I seem to be pretty good at sneak attacks and whack-a-mole!"
Zhao Feipeng, the foreman, was suddenly eager to join the defense, but Tianmu quickly reminded him to quickly connect to the solar power system and prepare for a big night.
“Oh, yes, yes, a large LED display!
"Er Feng, can we provide lighting for everyone at night? After all, it's so dark at night. It would be easier to observe the enemy by installing lighting equipment on the city wall."
Li Shimin agreed quickly, but he never expected that modern lighting methods would be so outrageous!
When dusk fell in the evening and the sky gradually darkened, suddenly a red light broke through the sky and illuminated the entire area around Suiyang City, making it as bright as day.
Soon, the people and soldiers inside and outside the city were stunned and looked at the transparent glass of the city wall.
I saw a bright light rolling on the city wall, and it was even changing shapes and words?
The Jiuyi Construction Project is so awesome! The quality is top notch!
Choose SF Express for express delivery. Zhang Xun has used it and it’s great! 】
Zhang Xun: ???
In short, to the astonishment of the enemy and the shock of the people in Suiyang City, the transparent glass screen on the skylight first played an advertisement for a while, and then began to flash in various colors.
The pattern of the five-star red flag changes to the moonlight over the lotus pond, and then to the classic Tetris and Mario game scenes.
To the sound of Mario's plumber, fifty modern people gathered under the light curtain wall and began a collective carnival, waving their arms and dancing.
Zhao Feipeng on the city wall was wearing Minions clothes, holding a loudspeaker and playing DJ, directing everyone to move left and right to the beat.
Li Shimin: ???
Is this how modern people socialize through dancing? Why does it feel like a group of black and white cats going crazy?
No wonder modern people’s words are so crazy, it turns out their actions are even crazier!
From the perspective of the sky, a group of overly excited little yellow people tried to get Erfeng to join them in the disco party.
"Er Feng, why aren't you dancing? I heard you really enjoy throwing parties and singing and dancing with the ministers. Come join us and have some fun!"
Li Shimin: ...
Compared to a group of modern people jumping around in place, the 25-year-old Li Shimin suddenly felt like a 50-year-old man...
I can't understand it and can't fit in at all.
The generation gap between ancient and modern people is too huge, so Li Shimin politely declined.
In the end, Li Shimin joined Zhang Xun and his men.
A group of Tang people stared blankly at the modern people dancing for a long time, then ate compressed biscuits and discussed the next battle.
During the day, Yin Ziqi tried every possible way to attack the city, but all ended in failure.
So if Yin Ziqi wanted to break into the city, he had no choice but to dig a tunnel.
"I'm sure Yin Ziqi will send a large number of troops to dig tunnels in all directions outside the city walls. In addition to the soldiers in the city, we should also recruit some craftsmen to be ready to fill and block the tunnels at any time."
Generally speaking, digging tunnels into the city is not an advantageous method, as soldiers will respond with methods such as stoning, burning, and flooding, but they cannot withstand the sheer number of people on the other side.
There will always be omissions when filling with human lives, so we must be careful and prevent them.
[Erfeng, you told me there was this problem earlier. What's so difficult about it?
Just smooth the area within five meters of the city gate with cement boards!
Wouldn't it be OK to just harden the cement on the ground? 】
In ancient times, it was easy for the enemy to dig through the soft soil and bricks, but if you laid cement hard stone slabs, you would have to see if you could still dig through the other side!
These modern people really can have everything.
Li Shimin felt a little funny when he thought of the scene described by Tianmu.
He immediately stopped Zhao Feipeng and others who were dancing and asked them if they could pave the ground with hardened concrete.
"What's so difficult about this? It's quick. Wait, it's coming!"
A group of craftsmen who were dancing in the night started driving cement trucks to smear the ground with cement to ensure that the enemy could not dig into the city.
Nan Jiyun watched these overseas people start working again, his eyes wide open:
"Oh my god, so what were they doing just now? Did they think they ate too much?"
I don't understand, I don't get it, but the sight of this cement roller rolling the road surface is kind of cool. Why is it that I can't take my eyes off it?
Maybe try going up there?
Nan Jiyun, Xu Yuan, Zhang Xun and others began to circle around the cement roller, staring at it intently, while Li Shimin was chatting with Tianmu at this time.
[Erfeng, we've arrived in Japan with Prince Yong! Let's get off the boat and rest for a while!]
Oh, and the stone tablet with the name of Er Feng has been erected here!
[Just write that Emperor Taizong of Tang visited here! ]
"Thank you for your help. Did Prince Yong's grandson cause you any trouble?"
[No, no, he just seemed scared by us and didn't dare to talk to us.]
【What did you do to scare the naive people? 】
[No way, I was just hungry in the middle of the night, so I put on a face mask, let my hair down, and went to the kitchen in my dinosaur pajamas to pick a cucumber.
Prince Yong happened to come out of the house and bump into me. I enthusiastically broke off half of the cucumber and gave it to him. He kept shouting that he didn't want it, so I just stuffed the cucumber into his mouth...
"Ah, so that's what happened that night. I thought he was scared by the TV series 'The Long Song of Zhenguan' that I watched?"
[Maybe he was scared by the Tom and Jerry movie I watched?
Prince Yong is so timid! I don’t know how to communicate with him anymore. I’m so tired!
[……… Ahahahahahaha, you still think I’m timid? Even a grown man like me would be scared if I saw my wife with her hair disheveled and applying a face mask at home in the middle of the night!]
[Stop talking about it. I saw a woman like this on my bike home at night. I was so scared that I just ran away without even leaving the bike! Prince Yong is so pitiful, hahahaha!]
[Sympathy for the poor little Prince Yong]
[Sympathy for the silly and innocent +10086…]
These modern little cuties are really interesting. Li Shimin couldn't help laughing when he saw them. He waved his hand and told them to just do whatever they wanted and not to care too much about Prince Yong.
As they were chatting, the cement road opposite Zhao Feipeng had been repaired.
Soon, Li Shimin, Zhang Xun and others heard the sound of "dong dong dong" knocking and the sound of shovels scraping coming from under the stone road.
The sound first knocked a few times, paused for a while, and then several sounds sounded at the same time, getting louder and louder, like a storm, and finally stopped.
From the pauses and changes in rhythm of the voice, Li Shimin and others sensed the other party's doubts, and suddenly everyone burst into laughter.
At this moment, Li Shimin's confidant came to report that 30,000 troops were about to arrive at Suiyang City, and came to ask the King of Yan about the next movement of the army.
Hearing this, Li Shimin immediately drew his sword:
"Alright! We've defended Suiyang City for five months, and now it's finally our turn to fight back!
Master Zhang, Yin Ziqi's head is now in your hands!"
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