On the 22nd, it snowed for four days and four nights. The Celestial Empire had besieged East Peace City for seven days straight. The city gates were covered in scars caused by the swords and catapults. The city walls looked as if they had been bathed in blood. In the cold winter, the blood of the soldiers quickly froze on the walls, making it look as if a layer of blood-colored ice crystals had been plated on the walls.
Corpses were everywhere. Gong Shangming had ordered the archers to be on guard, forbidding the Celestial Empire from collecting the corpses. As a result, layers upon layers of corpses of the Celestial Empire soldiers were piled up below the city walls. When the Celestial Empire attacked the city, they had to step over the corpses of their comrades to build ladders. It was as if the corpses had become part of the siege equipment.
… …
Late at night, the Celestial Empire's main camp ran out of food.
It was cold inside the central tent. Chen Yu stood in front of the map, his body trembling uncontrollably. Suddenly, he turned around to look at the generals and said, "We've already attacked the eastern gate this afternoon. Why did you retreat? Protector Chang, you're the general leading the army. What crime do you deserve? "
A Captaincy hurriedly knelt down and said with an ashen face, "Your Majesty, we've suffered too many casualties. Two thousand of our brothers from the vanguard have died below the city walls. The cavalry and heavy shields of the central army can't stop the stones on the city walls at all. Furthermore, seven of our dragonriders have died at the eastern gate. It's not that I don't want to attack the city, it's just that I can't. Even if I gave the order, it would only be for the remaining five thousand of our brothers to die below the city walls!"
"You're afraid of death, and you think you're in the right?!"
Chen Yu pointed at Protector Chang and shouted, "If even a general is as afraid of death as you are, who would dare to attack the city without any regard for their own safety? How many soldiers and horses have died before we could reach the city walls? Because of your cowardice, we failed at the last moment, and yet you still dare to quibble! Men, drag Protector Chang away and behead him! "
"Your Majesty! This general is innocent! "
Protector Chang knelt on the ground, but he was pulled away by a few guards. In the blink of an eye, a bloody head was presented to Chen Yu, but no one dared to say a word. After attacking the city for seven days without any results, they had lost at least one hundred and fifty thousand soldiers. Chen Yu needed to vent his anger, and Protector Chang was just unlucky.
"How's the situation in the city?" Chen Yu looked at everyone coldly.
None of the commander-level generals dared to make a sound. Only Liao Yang slowly walked forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, according to what I know, our army used the Dragon Knights to descend from the sky and burn the granaries on the first day of the siege, burning most of the stored food in Eastcalm City. The food has decreased, and the 200,000 soldiers in the city can only continue to forcibly collect food from the commoners. As a result, the commoners in Eastcalm City have been complaining incessantly. At this point, we can already see people exchanging children for food. Many commoners have not eaten for three to five days, and almost all the tree bark and roots in the city have been eaten up."
Chen Yu said indifferently, "It seems that Gong Shangming won't be able to hold out for much longer. The commoners in the city are exchanging children for food, which means that Gong Shangming's military rations have been exhausted. As long as we surround the city, we can take down Eastcalm City in one go! Men, take my order and deploy the Terminus Earth Corps. Let them participate in the attack! "
"Yes!"
Liao Yang frowned and said, "Your Majesty, our army's food supply has also been cut off."
"When did this happen?"
"This morning. It's already night now, and there are still many soldiers who haven't even eaten lunch. Many moldy and rotten grains have been taken out to be boiled, but it's still a drop in the bucket. It's not enough."
"Do the soldiers know about the food shortage?"
"Not yet."
Chen Yu took a deep breath. "But we can't let them know. Pass down the order, say that the grain transport team has been delayed on the way, and will definitely arrive within a day. In addition … kill the 10,000 warhorses of the Terminus Heaven Corps' vanguard battalion to save the situation."
The Terminus Heaven Corps was Dongcheng Wang's heart, and the vanguard battalion was the elite cavalry of the Terminus Heaven Corps. Suddenly, Dongcheng Wang frowned and said, "Your Majesty, once the horses are killed for food, I'm afraid the combat power of the Terminus Heaven Corps will be greatly reduced. Moreover … 10,000 warhorses can feed 800,000 soldiers. After a day, they will still run out of food."
Chen Yu frowned. "Dongcheng Wang, don't worry too much. I've calculated. In addition to the vanguard battalion of the Terminus Heaven Corps, we have a total of 150,000 cavalry. These 150,000 warhorses are enough for us to hold out for 15 days. As long as we hold out, the people in the city may have all starved to death, and Eastcalm City will be won without a fight!"
Dongcheng Wang trembled all over. "Your Majesty, are you going to give up the cavalry of the Celestial Empire? Once we lose the 150,000 cavalry, how can we fight a positional battle with the Tianji Empire? "
"If people starve to death, even if we have the cavalry, what can we do?"
Chen Yu looked at him coldly and said, "I've made up my mind. There's no need to say more. Every day, we will kill the horses for food. We must block all the food routes around Eastcalm City. If we can't eat food, Gong Shangming can't eat either. I'd like to see how long this weak scholar can hold out."
As he spoke, Chen Yu bowed to Han Yuan and said, "Lord, come with me to the Forest of No Return tonight. I want to see the Demon Emperor Nüslich and see what she's doing. Isn't she afraid of the revenge of my million-strong army?"
Han Yuan nodded. "Okay."
Liao Yang frowned and said, "Since Nüslich has decided to cooperate with Bai Ze's mercenaries, she must have made up her mind. There is no need for Your Majesty and Lord to take the risk. After all, the Forest of No Return is the territory of the Demon Spirit Clan. If Nüslich gathers an army, I'm afraid Your Majesty's life will be in danger."
Chen Yu smiled brightly, "The soldiers of the three armies are fighting to the death for me, and it is worth it for me to gamble for the lives of the soldiers of the three armies. I believe that you, Nu Shi, will not think of taking my life."
Han Yuan cupped his fists. "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will gather all the experts from Tianjue Sect. Even if Nüslich wants to harm us, we will at most fight to the death."
"Good, very good."
…
Late at night, a group of people entered the Forest of No Return.
Heavy snow swirled in the air. Nüshi, who was on the hill, could see through this group of people. Lin Muyu, Si Kongyao, Qin Yin, and the rest were standing on top of the newly built fortress. This fortress was built by freezing mud, stones, and water. It was guarded by a hundred thousand Baize Mercenaries and was named Baize Fortress. After many days of transportation, the Baize Fortress could be considered as a forest of arrows and a group of chariots.
In the distance, Chen Yu raised his head and looked at the fortress that suddenly appeared on the grain route. He couldn't help but frown. "What's going on? When did a fortress appear on the Coiled Snake Road? "
Liao Yang squinted and looked carefully. "The flag fluttering on the fortress is the flag of Bai Ze's mercenaries. So the Bai Ze's mercenaries have been hiding here all along …"
Chen Yu was silent.
Liao Yang said, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
"If we retreat …" In the cold weather, Chen Yu's forehead was covered with cold sweat. "If we retreat, where should we go? The Bai Ze's mercenaries are like a fatal knife that appeared on our retreat path. This … this Si Kongyao doesn't want to leave a path of retreat for our Celestial Empire!"
Liao Yang nodded. "This fortress is blessed by nature. It can be said that one man can hold the pass against ten thousand. If it is really as Your Majesty said, I'm afraid it will be bad."
Chen Yu gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Damn it. Once East Peace City is conquered, I will immediately eliminate the Bai Ze's mercenaries. These boorish men who don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Han Yuan, dressed in a black robe, flew quietly in the sky. Suddenly, he said, "Your Majesty, the Demon Empress Nüshi is here to welcome us!"
Sure enough, within the swirling snow, a dense crowd of figures appeared on the hill. The Demon Empress Nüshi was still hugging her pipa and stood elegantly in the snow. Her pair of intelligent eyes looked at Chen Yu's group. Around her were many demon spirits with the strength of Demon Kings and Demon Venerables. Low roars could be heard on the hill. At least ten thousand high-level demon spirits were gathered here.
Chen Yu stepped on the snow and suddenly flew up. He cupped his fists in the air and said, "Chen Yu greets the Demon Empress!"
"This little girl greets Your Majesty Chen Yu!" Nüshi smiled. "May I know why Your Majesty brought over a hundred people here?"
Chen Yu smiled faintly and said, "I just want to ask why Your Majesty allowed the Baize Mercenaries to act so wantonly on the Serpentine Path. Could it be that Your Majesty has forgotten the agreement between us?"
"I haven't forgotten."
The Female Murderess's gaze was faint as she said, "However, the Baize Mercenaries' bargaining chip is more attractive. Furthermore, Miss Sikong Yao also promised that she would not burn the Forest of No Return. This little girl is the Demon Spirit Clan's Emperor, so I can only make a choice. I chose the Baize Mercenaries.
Chen Yu gritted his teeth. "Has Your Majesty decided to become enemies with the Celestial Empire?"
"Whatever you think."
Nüshi giggled. "However, it seems that Your Majesty has brought so many people here. I believe this battle is inevitable. Since we are going to fight, what's the point of talking so much? Descendants of the demon spirits, prepare to kill the enemy! "
Suddenly, the mountain was filled with the howls of wolves and tigers. The demon spirits revealed their sharp claws and fangs.
Not only that, but there was also a dense crowd of Baize Mercenaries in white robes appearing on the hill. They all pulled their bows taut and pointed straight down the hill. The arrowheads glowed with a faint cold light. All of them were Demonic Heart Arrows. Apart from the archers, there were also ballistas and God-Hunting Crossbows that were pointed at Chen Yu and the others.
At the foot of the mountain, Han Yuan waved his sleeves and rays of golden light shone from his body. He looked like a god as he flew up. Xu Ran smiled. "Nüshi, do you really want to start a war with the Sky Limit Sect?"
Nü Shi faintly smiled. "Sect Master Han Yuan, you're a Grandmaster. If we're being reasonable, you're currently provoking us in our Demon Spirit Clan's territory. We didn't take the initiative to start a war."
"Forget it, forget it …"
Han Yuan laughed. "From now on, there will be no more demon spirits between the mountains. Kill them!"
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
