It is almost late autumn, and the weather in the north has begun to gradually become colder. However, the boundary of Zhongzhou south of the river is not so obvious. On Zhongyue Mountain, the fallen leaves turn yellow, and the colors are colorful, which is a good season.

If it is in previous years, it is naturally very lively in the autumn colors. Although the world is not peaceful, in Los Angeles, there is also an endless stream of people who play and go out of the city to shoot hunters. It's just that when this autumn comes again, there is no good mood for the people in Los Angeles now.

A sudden war, ruined everything. The small princes led by the Marquis of Zhongshan did whatever they wanted around Los Angeles, making chickens and dogs jump, and they were uneasy for a hundred miles. Once these guys embark on the path of open rebellion, their actions are brutal. Although it was not possible to attack Los Angeles for a while, it was tantamount to a deep disaster for the people living in Zhongzhou.

Murder, arson, and wanton looting happen almost every day. Zhongzhou, which supported the Great Zhou Dynasty through these last decades, has been completely reduced to a battlefield. The thousands of soldiers trapped in the lonely city watched the tragedies that happened outside the city every day, but they couldn't do anything about it. Within a few days, many people had lost their fighting spirit and became depressed and depressed.

Perhaps, the end of the dynasty is coming, right? No one can guarantee how long this closed and isolated city will be able to hold. And when the last isolated island is swallowed up by the big waves, I am afraid that not many people can escape lucky. Under the nest, there are no eggs! Everyone understands this simple truth.

Since a battle between the two armies outside the city, the Praetorian Guard in Los Angeles has never gone out. There's really no way! If you go out, you just suffer losses in vain, and you have no chance of winning at all. It would be nice if they could hold the city with their ability. If you want to fight back, it's impossible!

In the past few days, the armies of the princes outside the city have launched several attacks. Relying on the fortification of the tall walls, the Praetorian Guard held out day and night, and the princes' armies did not succeed every time. But even so, there is still a sense of despair.

On the west gate of Los Angeles, the armored royal brother Zimmer has been standing for a long time. There are still traces of yesterday's aftermath on the city wall, and the broken arrows are clearly visible in the field of vision. Not far away is the endless camp of the princes' army. There were some vague shadows moving back and forth, apparently in the midst of an army deployment.

Since the siege of Los Angeles, Zimmer has not unloaded his armor. This royal brother, who is no longer young, has taken on all the defense tasks of guarding the royal city. Now, perhaps only he can afford this heavy responsibility.

The autumn wind is bleak, and the temples add frost and snow. Zimmer sighed silently, his heart full of bitterness. He couldn't remember how long it had been since he had smiled heartily. The heavy burden of the Great Zhou royal family was on his back, and he was almost out of breath.

If this continues, it will become more and more difficult to defend the royal city. The armies of the princes have blocked all the internal and external passages. After the news was cut off, it had become a completely isolated city. The hardest moments may have just begun.

The combat effectiveness of the princes' army is actually not strong. However, they relied on the strength of the outnumbers and had a complete advantage on the battlefield. And the weapon in the hand is very sharp. Whether it was a sword or a bow and arrow, they all completely suppressed the Praetorian Guard. It also caused some casualties to the defenders during the siege. The dense rain of arrows makes it difficult to defend completely.

The military commander, who was not far away from the movement outside the warning city, was wounded by an arrow yesterday. Just now, he accidentally broke the wound, he tore off the strip of cloth, and when he was about to wrap the wound a few more times, it was a little inconvenient after all, and it was inevitable that he would be clumsy. When he was gasping in pain, someone walked up to him and bandaged him.

"Mo Gong ......!"

"Don't move, take care of your injuries. If you really can't hold on, go down and rest first. ”

Zimmer, who had bandaged his wounds, gently patted the junior officer on the shoulder. Unexpectedly, the other party shook his head resolutely.

"Mo Gong, don't worry! This little hurt doesn't get in the way. As long as the knife is in hand, these rebels will not want to climb to the top of the city! ”

The ten-room city is still loyal. Although these ordinary warriors do not speak grandiosely, they are very loyal to their duties, protecting this royal city with their blood and lives.

Zimmer let out a long sigh, feeling very ashamed in his heart. The rise and fall of honor and disgrace, he has seen it very thoroughly. If the Great Zhou Dynasty is destined to come to an end and is powerless, he has nothing to say. It's just a pity for these loyal people.

"Mo Gong, will there be reinforcements to King Qin?"

After a little silence, the warrior defending the city was a little unwilling after all, and he asked in a low voice. And the others nearby also looked up at Zimmer. This old man, who has been leading them in battle, is now the last thing to rely on. Zimmer looked up into the distance, overlapping and clouds rolling. At the end of the smoke, there had been no news for several days.

"Earlier, I had already sent Gongzi to ask King Zhao for help...... Presumably, he had already arrived in Zhao at this time. If King Zhao can raise troops immediately, I hope it will be in time! ”

In this emergency situation, there is no need to hide anything. Zimmer calmly uttered the news. In fact, he didn't have much confidence in his heart.

However, for the defenders, who were almost desperate after several days of hard fighting, it was still a little heartening to hear the news. Even they know that there are more than ten princes in the world, and the ones who can really help the Zhou royal family are the only ones left in the Zhao Kingdom. If they sit idly by this time, it's really over.

"It's just a pity that King Zhao Chulie has gone...... But I don't know if Chu Jiangmian is loyal to the royal family?! ”

Walking over with an uncertain tone was General Zidun. He and Zimmer fought side by side to defend the royal city, and they knew very well the predicament in front of them. Although I had a one-sided acquaintance with the young King Zhao in the past, I was very impressed by him. But he was very skeptical that he would raise troops to save the royal family after all?

"When I went to Zhao half a year ago, I had a late night conversation with King Zhao. Although I have not been able to see what this young man really thinks in his heart, I believe that he will definitely come to Los Angeles! ”

Zimmer replied in the affirmative. Whether it was to appease the army, or if he really thought so in his heart, this was their only hope after all. Zi Dun looked into the distance with his gaze, and those rolling dark clouds were getting closer and closer, as if they were about to collapse this dangerous city.

"I hope so! Mo Gong, I am afraid that the attack of the princes' army will be more fierce today, so it is better to mobilize the people in the city to help defend the city. Otherwise, in case of failure, the consequences are unimaginable. ”

Zidun observed for a moment and frowned. The armies of these princes came to attack the city every day, and the intention was obvious, they wanted to use this tactic to exhaust the defenders. If there is an opportunity, it will break through the city. Even if it can't be attacked for a while, it will make the grass and trees full of soldiers, and the city will be restless. It can be said that the intentions are very vicious!

"Alright! Some young and strong people can be selected to assist the defenders in transporting rolling logs and fighting equipment. Remember! Don't drive it away...... Alas! ”

Zimmer had infinite sadness in his heart. Not only is the Great Zhou royal family unable to protect the world, but now even the people in this Los Angeles city have no way to protect it.

Zidun's prediction was not wrong at all. Soon after the sun rose, the princes' armies launched a new offensive. They smashed the walls of the city with catapults and then rained down on arrows. Finally thousands of troops rushed up and tried to climb the city walls with dozens of ladders...... However, it still didn't work out in the end.

For most of the hour, both sides caused some casualties. This has become a common practice in recent days, and the defenders at the head of the city are not particularly flustered. However, when the princes' armies retreated, the people at the head of the city had not had time to help the wounded and repair the damaged walls, when they saw smoke and dust rising in the distance, obscuring the sky and the sun. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked in that direction in disbelief.

"What's that...... Could it be the march of the army?! ”

General Zidun involuntarily clenched the long knife in his hand, muttering to himself and looking at Ji Mo, who had not retreated from the city. He remembered what Zimmer said just now, but he couldn't believe that the army of Zhao State would come so quickly?!

At this moment, he didn't know that Zimmer was even more surprised than he was. He pushed away the guards who were surrounded and protected, took a few steps to the height of the arrow tower, and put his hand on the pergola to look at it for a moment, and suddenly his face became pale.

"It's not Zhao Jun...... It is the banner of the Qin army! ”

Zimmer's voice was not high, but the people around him could hear it clearly. Many people can't help but change color on their faces. Even if you don't have personal experience, you have heard of the ambitions of the Qin people. The country of tigers and wolves had invaded Los Angeles once more than a decade ago. Today their army suddenly appeared, and if you don't ask, there will definitely be nothing good!

"We're going to be in trouble! Mo Gong, is it really the Qin army? ”

Since he knew that it was a bit stupid for him to ask like this, Ke Zidun still couldn't help but tilt his neck and ask. Zimmer, who was standing on the arrow tower, nodded heavily. How could he be wrong? Under the dark clouds and dust, a large group of cavalry was in front, and thousands of horses galloped. The dignified phalanx was postponed, and the flag was unfurled...... Look at the scale at least tens of thousands!

Ten years ago, he was also standing here, watching the army of tigers and wolves of the Qin army roar towards him, almost overthrowing Luocheng and the Great Zhou royal family in one fell swoop. And today, their old tricks are repeated, are the Son of Heaven and the royal family really going to be in calamity?

Soon after, at noon, an envoy from the Qin State came from the army and entered Los Angeles to see the Son of Heaven, and finally told the ambition of the King of Qin without concealing it.