Was So Lien-hsien the one who assassinated Zhong Shan's adopted son? So Lien-hsien was at a disadvantage in terms of righteousness at this moment.
"I, Zhong Shan, believe that when I do things, I face the heavens above and the people below. Although I am a merchant, I take from the people and give back to the people. The Great Song Nation occupies rich land, but countless people still starve to death in the wilderness. As for Daegun Province, the land is not fertile and there are natural disasters every year. However, no one in Daegun Province has starved to death. Was this done by your imperial court? It was I, Zhong Shan, who saved the world. When was there a disaster that I, Zhong Shan, who did not help? Today, you want to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs for your own selfish desires and destroy me, Zhong Shan? In the future, which merchant will dare to save the country and the people? After today, how can you face the world and the people? Even if you have a large army behind you, do you dare to say that no one has received my kindness? "Zhong Shan said loudly.
Zhong Shan's words shook the army. The army that was originally filled with killing intent actually started to stir. Indeed, most of the soldiers had not received any kindness from Zhong Shan. However, there was a small portion who had received kindness from Zhong Shan. Perhaps their parents had starved to death during a famine and were saved by Zhong Shan's Trading Company with large amounts of provisions.
Now, they wanted to follow the army to kill this benefactor? Although soldiers obeyed orders, people's hearts were made of flesh. There would always be some people who would resist killing Zhong Shan.
So Lien-hsien turned his head and saw the commotion in the army. He immediately knew that something was wrong.
Their morale was already low. Should they attack now? Furthermore, Zhong Shan's words seemed to have strengthened the secretion of the pituitary glands of the soldiers guarding the city. They were all very excited and full of fighting spirit. Even the civilians guarding the city went from being slightly timid at the beginning to being impassioned.
Charge? They couldn't charge. Although their forces were far superior to the City Defense Army, they still couldn't charge in at this time.
"Hmph, Zhong Shan has committed treason. As long as the people in the city come out, they will be pardoned. Otherwise, they will be punished the same way as Zhong Shan." So Lien-hsien said again.
However, it wasn't just the guards. Even the commoners were fired up by Zhong Shan's words. After all, there were more people in Xuancheng City who had received Zhong Shan's favor.
"Dong ~ ~ ~"
Emperor Su Zhengde had already given the order to retreat.
Although they knew that they had the advantage in numbers, they knew even more about the morale of the army. It was best for them to go back and reorganize their morale before coming back.
So Lien-hsien snorted and glanced at Zhong Shan. Then, he rode back with the other Xiantian masters and led the army back to the camp.
"Great-uncle, you're amazing. With just a few words, you made two hundred thousand soldiers retreat." Inglan's eyes were filled with admiration.
Inglan had also been the commander of three armies. However, she wasn't as exaggerated as her son-in-law. With just a few words, he made two hundred thousand soldiers retreat. It was too unbelievable.
"Retreat? It's only temporary. However, this temporary is enough. They should have received the news and started to act. "Zhong Shan shook his head and smiled.
Then, Zhong Shan slowly retreated from the tower and went back to plan the battle.
"Zhengde, why did you call for a retreat? We have two hundred thousand soldiers here. Although it's a little difficult to break through Xuancheng City, as long as we can kill Zhong Shan, everything will be worth it. "So Lien-hsien immediately said to his son anxiously.
"Father, how many soldiers do you think we will lose if we break into the city?" Su Zhengde said.
"Eighty thousand at most. We will definitely break into the city and kill Zhong Shan." So Lien-hsien said.
"The people in Xuancheng City must be united against a common enemy. At that time, at least one hundred and twenty thousand soldiers will die, and one hundred and fifty thousand civilians will die. The death of our soldiers is a small matter. However, if one hundred and fifty thousand civilians die, how long will the Su family be able to hold onto Daegun Province? "Su Zhengde said again.
"That's right, Retired Emperor. His Majesty is right. Even though we can kill Zhong Shan for now, the imperial family will definitely lose their trust in the world. The people will resent the imperial family, and the people will no longer support the imperial family. At that time, there will definitely be many rebellions, and even the other five countries will be eyeing our Great Kun country. Pull one hair and the whole situation will be affected. "Eunuch Wei suddenly said.
The other Xiantian experts nodded. Indeed, Su Zhengde was right. Even the old ancestor of the Su family nodded in agreement.
"How much food does he have in Xuancheng City? We just have to wait patiently. Isn't that your plan, Father? "Su Zhengde smiled.
Looking at Su Zhengde, Su Lianxian said anxiously, "You still don't know how terrifying Zhong Shan is. You still don't know. Previously, I got the news that he was in seclusion, and then I got the news that he was seriously injured. That was why I came up with that strategy in a moment of confusion. But just now, I realized how ridiculous my previous idea was. When I saw him, I felt that he was even more powerful than before. As long as he has time, he can reverse the situation. We can't give him time. Back then, if I hadn't used my power to set up an agreement with him, he would have replaced the Su family and become the ruler of Daegun Province. "
"Enough!" The old ancestor of the Su family shouted.
Once the old ancestor shouted, no one said anything else.
"He used to be the ruler of a nation, but when faced with a crisis, he was so indifferent. With Zhong Shan in the city, can he train the civilians into an army? Besides, how many days can the food in the city last? How many houses can he tear down to make firewood for cooking? As long as the people's hearts are in chaos, Xuancheng City will collapse on its own. Zhong Shan's reputation will also be ruined. How can he turn the situation around after a few days? Do as Zhengde says. "The old ancestor of the Su family scolded.
"Yes." So Lien-hsien could only nod. But his expression didn't relax. The others also nodded. After all, this method was currently the best.
Another three days later.
Xuancheng City's Zhong Manor. Zhong Shan sat in his chair with his eyes closed. His fingers tapped on the tea table. In front of him stood Zhong Tian, Zhong Cheng, and Inglan. They were all waiting for Zhong Shan.
Suddenly, Zhong Shan's hands stopped. He opened his eyes and said, "Alright, prepare as I said. The decisive battle will begin today. I want all the Xiantian experts to be reduced to ashes. I want the eight hundred thousand soldiers to be under my control."
"Yes!" The three of them nodded excitedly.
"Go." Zhong Shan smiled.
"Yes!" Zhong Tian, Zhong Cheng, and Inglan immediately said excitedly.
Early in the morning, in the large tent where the twelve Xiantian experts were gathered. The old ancestor of the Su family sat at the head, holding a cup of tea and frowning in thought. The people below were also chatting.
So Lien-hsien had been silent ever since he had been scolded by the old ancestor three days ago. His expression was grave.
"How many days has it been? Is there still no internal strife in the city? "The old ancestor of the Su family asked.
Su Zhengde immediately said, "Old ancestor, it should be soon. Even if there's still food, the firewood has already been used up. Right now, they're burning the furniture every day. Or rather, they're even burning the roof beams. The people's hearts must be shaken. We just need to wait a little longer. "
"Hmph, how do you know what's going on in the city?" So Lien-hsien immediately glared.
"Father, Xuancheng City has a population of a million. You can imagine how much food is being consumed every day."
"Report ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"
Suddenly, an anxious voice came from outside the tent. Then, without reporting, someone barged into the tent.
The person who came in looked like a sentinel. However, he was covered in blood, his hair was messy, and there were many injuries on his body.
The person entered the tent and knelt down in front of Su Zhengde.
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened. General Lin led three hundred thousand soldiers into the capital and attacked the Imperial City. All of Your Majesty's bloodline in the Imperial City were killed at the waist at the southern gate of the capital in the evening of the day before. The Crown Prince also died for the country. The Imperial City has become a pile of ruins. The people in the capital are panicking and running away. "
"Lin Xiao!" Su Zhengde slammed the tea table and stood up with a roar.
The other Xiantian experts also stood up and looked at the soldier in front of them in disbelief.
Lin Xiao? Daegun Province's War God, the commander of a large number of troops. He had always been guarding a region against the invasion of the Great Song Country. What happened? Why did he suddenly lead troops into the capital? Did he rebel?
The Su family's bloodline was wiped out?
The shock at this moment was too great. It was so great that it was unimaginable. Everything changed in the blink of an eye?
"I swear to wipe out nine generations of your family." Su Zhengde said angrily.
"Report ~ ~ ~ ~"
Just when everyone was furious about Lin Xiao's betrayal, another anxious voice came from outside the tent.
Then, another sentinel ran in from outside the tent. The sentinel's body was black and his hair was burnt in a few places. It was as if he had just returned from a fire.
As soon as he entered the tent, he bowed to Su Zhengde.
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened. Last night, a huge fire suddenly broke out in the West Mountain's rations. The ration officer died in his tent for no reason last night. The fire came too quickly. In the blink of an eye, all the rations were burned to ashes."
The soldier reported quickly and fearfully.
"Pa!"
Su Zhengde unconsciously knocked over the teacup on the table. Bad news, definitely bad news. The ration was burned to ashes?
These rations were what kept the eight hundred thousand soldiers stationed here. These rations were the foundation of an army. If they were destroyed, the morale of the army would fall. They had lost this battle.
"We're giving them a taste of their own medicine. We cut off Zhong Shan's rations, and Zhong Shan cut off our rations. It was Zhong Shan. It was definitely Zhong Shan's doing!" Su Zhengde immediately cried out in alarm.
"Not only that, Lin Xiao chose to rebel at this juncture? The capital is the capital of the Su family. Lin Xiao seizing the capital is the same as cutting off our path of retreat. Right now, the army only has one day of rations. Even if we live frugally, we can only last for two days. In two days, we can't bring the army to the other cities. Once the eight hundred thousand soldiers are defeated, the Su family's throne will be for naught, "So Lien-hsien suddenly said. His eyes flashed with disbelief.
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