Boom … Bam!
The huge rock was thrown high up into the air and smashed into the city tower of Flat Rock County.
Amidst the thunderous booms, countless pebbles flew in all directions, carrying with them an astonishing amount of kinetic energy. They pierced through the fragile bodies of the surrounding guards, and their thin leather armor could not stop them at all.
Inside the Flesh Purgatory, County Lieutenant Xiang Fu was dumbfounded as he watched the city tower shake and collapse.
"Victory!" "Victory!" "Victory!" "Victory!"
This scene boosted the morale of the soldiers. The soldiers outside cheered excitedly. Only Xiang Fu and Huang Ziping felt their limbs turn cold. For the first time, they were not sure if they could hold on until reinforcements arrived.
"Very good!"
The collapse of the tower was a test of luck, but it was enough to satisfy Chen Jingzong. To the soldiers here, it represented some sort of destiny.
"Give everyone in the artillery unit two taels of silver! Continue for this general! "
Chen Jingzong ordered.
"Rumble! Rumble! "
Accompanied by the roar of the catapults, huge rocks weighing more than a hundred kilograms were hurled at the city walls one after another.
Some of the huge rocks even flew over the city walls and smashed into the city, causing a huge commotion.
"Those who dare to retreat will die!"
Xiang Fu's hair was disheveled. He held a blood-stained sword and killed two deserters. "Today is the day to be loyal to the Imperial Court!"
He grabbed the city walls with both hands, his nails digging deep into the hard walls. "Damn it … why is it like this?"
Dazhou had been around for three hundred years, but there were still many loyal and righteous people.
At this moment, he cast aside his honor and disgrace. His eyes were bloodshot as he stood on the city walls. "Fight to the death! Fight to the death! Even if the enemy enters the city, we can still kill a few thousand of them in the streets! Haha … I want them to die with us! "
They would suffer great losses if they attacked the city. If they fought in the streets, it would be even more tragic.
However, if the enemy suffered such a huge setback, they would definitely take revenge in the city. None of the major families would be spared. They might even massacre the entire city! Who would be willing to take this path unless they were at the end of their rope?
The soldiers looked at each other, thinking that the County Lieutenant had gone mad.
"Rumble!"
At this moment, another huge rock was hurled over. The huge shadow instantly shrouded Xiang Fu.
"Hmm?"
The hundred-kilogram boulder fell from the sky. Its speed and strength were shocking to the extreme, and it almost arrived in the blink of an eye.
In this short amount of time, even though Xiang Fu had practiced martial arts and had reached the Physical Invulnerability Stage, all he could do was draw his sword and block in front of him.
Whoosh!
The three-feet-long sword created sparks on the boulder. It left a mark of about an inch on the boulder, but it was inevitably broken into two pieces!
Bang!
After that, the boulder smashed down mercilessly and crushed Xiang Fu beneath it, causing blood to flow everywhere!
Even if it was a Grandmaster or Great Grandmaster, they might still lose their lives if they were to face this catapult head-on, not to mention Xiang Fu, who was in the Physical Body Realm!
"The county lieutenant … the county lieutenant is dead!"
"The County Lieutenant died in battle!"
However, Xiang Fu's identity was very important. His death immediately caused a terrible panic on the city wall.
Countless soldiers screamed in fear. The last bit of morale that they had left also dissipated completely. They collapsed and fled.
This commotion immediately attracted Chen Jingzong's attention.
He was stunned for a moment before he burst into laughter. "Haha … Destiny is on my side!"
His face turned solemn as he said solemnly, "Everyone, attack! Today, we will take over this county! "
"Victory! Victory! "
The Southern Phoenix Army's morale was greatly boosted. Like black ants, they pressed toward the city wall …
…
"What? Xiang Fu was supervising the battle at the frontline, and a boulder fell from the sky and crushed him to death? "
In Flat Rock County, Huang Ziping, who heard this news, almost spat out a mouthful of blood. He was on the verge of collapsing.
"What a pity! How painful! Loyal subjects and righteous men are envied by the heavens. I Dazhou the country … Is it really time to change the world? "
Huang Ziping cried bitterly and kowtowed three times in the direction of the city wall. "Brother Xiang, rest in peace. I will be right behind you!"
"Master! Let's escape before the city is breached! "
At this time, Huang Ziping was surrounded by her trusted family members. They looked at each other and couldn't help but suggest.
It was not that they did not want to abandon their main family. It was just that their relationship was at stake. If Huang Ziping died here, where would they go in the future?
"I won't leave!"
Huang Ziping said decisively, "But I'll have to trouble you to send my wife to the East Gate …"
He was the head of a county. According to the system, a county magistrate was responsible for guarding the county. If he escaped, he would really become a criminal.
If he did not die, his family would not be able to raise their heads in the future. Therefore, he had already decided to live and die with the county.
Clap, clap!
"Alright!"
At this moment, a group of armored soldiers rushed in. Their faces were cold and murderous, causing the surrounding hangers-on to turn pale.
"The county magistrate is indeed a loyal subject of the imperial court!"
The district magistrate entered with a look of admiration and said leisurely.
"I knew you would come here …"
Huang Ziping looked at the surrounding armored soldiers and laughed. "They listen to your orders. Obviously, everyone in the county has already turned to you, right?"
"Yes!"
The district magistrate looked into Huang Ziping's eyes and was speechless. He could only bow deeply. "The county will be breached in three days. You have to be a loyal subject, but we have to consider our families' lives … Even you, aren't you making arrangements for your family's retreat?"
Huang Ziping was silent for a while, then said, "My wife and child …"
"Rest assured, I will take care of your wife!"
The district magistrate bowed again, his face full of sincerity.
"Alright!"
The county magistrate smiled bitterly and went into the inner hall. Not long after, news of his suicide was spread.
"He's a smart man!"
The district magistrate murmured. He looked at the official seal on the table and smiled bitterly.
A month ago, he had coveted this position and authority. But now, it seemed like this seal was also a talisman in troubled times!
"Uncle!"
At this moment, his nephew came over. He reeked of blood and had a fierce look on his face. He made a hand gesture. "Several families in the county have joined forces and gained control of the army … Those officials who are not convinced, kill them all …"
He immediately made a hand gesture to silence the witness.
"Good!"
The district magistrate nodded and sighed softly. "Pass down the order to open the city gate. According to the agreement, we will … surrender to the Southern Phoenix Army!"
…
On the battlefield, the originally closed city gate suddenly opened.
The battle cries in the city faintly resounded, but soon faded away.
"Reporting to General!"
A messenger came over with a slightly excited voice. "Flat Rock County's Lieutenant died in battle. The district magistrate forced the county magistrate to kill him. He led the civil and military officials to open the city gate and surrender to our army!"
"Very good!"
Chen Jingzong ordered the attack to stop, but his expression did not relax. At this time, there were many fake surrenders. If they were not careful, they would fall into a trap.
At this moment, a group of civil and military officials walked out from the city gate. The leader was the district magistrate. He held the county magistrate's seal and a pile of documents.
When he saw Chen Jingzong, he immediately knelt down. "… the county magistrate resisted the heavenly army and knew that he had committed a great crime. He hanged himself … I present the seal and the official document. Please accept us …"
"Haha … Your Excellency is innocent but meritorious!"
Although he looked down on this person, Chen Jingzong knew that he was wise. He immediately smiled and went forward to help the district magistrate up. "According to our army's rules, Your Excellency, you have defected and made a great contribution. You can be promoted by one rank. Now, please pay your respects to the provincial governor and familiarize yourself with the political affairs. In the future, you will be appointed as a county magistrate. As officials of the same prefecture, we will be indebted to you!"
"If that's the case … I thank you for your kindness!"
He did not expect that he could still be a county magistrate if he defected now.
The district magistrate was stunned. Then, he thought to himself, 'Impressive.' He knew that paying a visit to the provincial governor and observing his training would mean that he would be transferred away.
Even if he could still be a county magistrate in the future, he would not be able to stay in Flat Rock County.
However, this was common sense. He gladly accepted it and carefully handled the matters of defense. By nightfall, Chen Jingzong's 5,000 troops had successfully entered Flat Rock County.
"Flat Rock County will be glorious, General! Let us congratulate you! "
That night, a banquet was held as usual. All the civil and military officials congratulated the general.
"This time, it was all thanks to our lord's heavenly might that we were able to achieve a small victory. Generals, do not slack off. In the future, there will be many battles. There will be opportunities for you to obtain scholarly honors and confer titles to your wives and children!"
Chen Jingzong was calm and had the demeanor of a general. After entering the city, he handled the situation well. He ordered people to put out the fire and treat the people. He strictly enforced military discipline, calmed the people on the streets, and comforted the rich. Everything was done in an orderly manner.
"Shuncheng, what do you think about today's battle …"
After the banquet, Chen Shuncheng accompanied Chen Jingzong for a walk in the garden.
"Uncle, you are a god in commanding troops. Like a boulder crushing an egg, the county will fall in an instant … I admire you!"
"Our Nanfeng army is an elite and has experienced many battles. Naturally, we are not comparable to these county soldiers …"
Chen Jingzong sighed. "In today's battle, our army defeated the enemy with our new soldiers. It is all thanks to the commander's strategy … However, the bitter battle is yet to come!"
After conquering Flat Rock County, it would officially be bordered by Dingyuan County.
Marquis Ding Shi Tai would definitely not sit and wait for death. He would definitely mobilize his army and fight to the death.
As for the reinforcements from Rinan County and the prefectural soldiers, they were also reorganizing and could launch a large-scale attack at any time.
Therefore, Chen Jingzong said that a great battle was imminent.
"This battle is fine. The key is the next city!"
Chen Shuncheng said.
In ancient times, wars were like rolling snowballs. The first bone was the hardest to bite. However, once it was bitten and a reputation was established, it would become smoother and smoother in the future. It was even possible for the county to surrender without a fight.
Wu Zhi and Shi Tai had a grudge against each other for killing his son. As a woman in charge of politics, she was criticized. Therefore, Dingyuan County's resistance would definitely be firm. In other words, Wu Zhi's real test for hegemony would be the next battle to attack Dingyuan County.
"That's right!"
Seeing that his nephew had such foresight, Chen Jingzong was very pleased. "The commander's order is to defend this city! Tomorrow, she will lead an army of fifteen thousand and meet up with us to hunt Marquis Ding Yu Ding Yuan! "
Her tone was resolute and determined. Chen Shuncheng was a little surprised. He did not know why his lord was so confident.
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