Chapter 167: It's all about living
After withstanding the shelling, the rebels set up camp ten miles away.
At the same time, the soldiers were divided into four ways and surrounded the entire imperial city.
It naturally takes time to set up camp, and because of the previous shelling, it is a big blow to morale.
Therefore, the other side did not immediately attack the city.
However, the siege of hundreds of thousands of troops still made the imperial city full of dangers.
Seeing the sun sink in the west, this night will not be a good night for everyone.
In the palace, the ministers gathered.
But whether it was Duan Zhengxing or the ministers, no one spoke.
Because at this time, it is wrong to say anything.
It's better to wait in silence, maybe this is the darkness before dawn.
Before the war began, everyone was waiting for the war.
But once it really starts, it's endless.
"Where is Lu Guogong?"
The dead silence made Duan Zhengxing restless.
But Lin Su never appeared.
"After the national security has settled those dead soldiers, they will go to Tianlong Temple!"
Duan Heng is the commander of the forbidden army, has followed Lin Su several times, and is now also an important minister in the court.
"Went to Tenryuji Temple? What to do at this time? ”
Duan Zhengxing hurriedly asked.
The big war is coming, how can this backbone still be in the mood to go to the temple.
"It is said that I went to play chess with Master Deadwood, and the princess was by my side."
Duan Heng's words made Duan Zhengxing even more anxious.
But he couldn't say why.
After all, what Lin Su wants to do is his freedom.
As the Duke of the Great Song Dynasty, he doesn't need to come here to accompany everyone and wait.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a cannon rang out from the east.
Even if it was a few miles away, it was clear to the palace that it was heard.
Everyone couldn't help but be worried, and in a short time, the herald had already run into the temple quickly.
"Report! The rebel army of tens of thousands is attacking the city from the east gate! ”
The war finally came, and the first wave of enemy attacks arrived.
On the city wall, the defenders were already clenching their swords and guns, looking at the rebels who were surging like a tsunami, and gritted their teeth.
"Shoot the arrows!"
The general defending the city gave an order, and the east gate took the lead in fighting.
Bows and arrows and rolling wood and stones are naturally the best weapons to use to defend the city.
These days, many houses have been demolished and the rolling logs gathered have long been piled up at the head of the city.
The bows and arrows on the walls of the city fell like rain in the ranks of the city.
As for the besieging side, they are not lazy.
With the operation of several stone throwers, the flaming stone balls also flew towards the city.
The rebels under the city held their shields high and carried ladders to meet the rain of arrows.
Be the first to come to the moat and start laying the pedals.
The tragedy of the war completely shattered all the tranquility in this instant.
Screams, wails, and explosions continued to unfold on the eastern side of the city.
When a rebel falls, someone immediately removes behind him.
In order to motivate the soldiers, Gao Taiming even ordered a snatching collar.
Whoever invades the city shall take possession of all that is plundered.
This kind of reward, naturally, is the greatest motivation for soldiers.
In the sacrifice of life and death, it is more of the butcher's knife of their own people behind them.
The archers were already lined up, stretching their bows and taking arrows.
As long as it is not Mingjin to withdraw troops, those who retreat will be killed.
There will be no doubt that he will die in the future, and there is still a glimmer of life in the future.
Under such high pressure, groups of soldiers, under the command of the general, began to attack.
The flames of war also spread along the eastern city, quickly burning to the northern, western, and southern cities.
Attacks were launched from all sides at the same time, and the battle of more than 100,000 people began under the cover of night.
The night was as dark as ink, and a cool breeze swept the fishy stench.
The people of the city huddled in their homes, listening to the sound of fighting in their ears, and no one could sleep in peace.
From time to time, stones fall into the city, and even more set the houses on fire.
The villagers in the city are on guard while putting out fires.
I'm afraid that there will be a fine work to exterminate, taking advantage of the chaos to prevent fire.
It can be said that this battle has connected the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
Whether defending or besieging a city, no one is safe.
There are mountains of generals, and this kind of fighting will never stop.
The noisy night is just the beginning.
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Tianlong Temple, in the Linglong Pagoda.
Lin Su sat on the futon, playing against the dead wood.
As for Duan Lianxue, she has been sitting on the sidelines.
With a gloomy expression, she feels like her worldview has collapsed these days.
Now, she's trying to keep all her attention on the board.
Only then could she not hear the sound of killing.
It's just that when she saw the chess pieces that Lin Su had fallen, she couldn't help but shake her head again and again.
Lin Su, who was fearless on the battlefield, turned out to be a person who couldn't play chess.
I tried to remind him several times, but I held back.
Lin Su, however, didn't care, picked up the chess pieces, thought about it a little, and put it on the chessboard.
"Master Deadwood's chess skills are really amazing!"
In a short time, a game of chess was filled by two people.
Looking at the chess pieces on it, which were almost all black, Lin Su smiled.
"Although Guogong is a beginner, he can think actively, and he can play a few chess, beyond my imagination!"
Master Deadwood clasped his hands together and smiled.
The candlelight flickered, Duan Lianxue looked at the two of them, and she really couldn't help it.
"Now that the rebels are attacking the city, you are not in command in the city, what are you doing here?"
The sound of shouting and killing in the distance was in his ears, and Duan Lianxue looked at Lin Su.
He didn't know how to play chess, and what did he do here.
"Just hide quietly, now this city is the quietest!"
Lin Su smiled faintly and put Baizi back on the chessboard.
It doesn't matter if it will go down or not, the main thing is that he just wants to clean his ears for a while.
"Now that the army is attacking the city, the imperial city can fall at any time, how can you be worthy of those soldiers when you come here to find peace?"
Duan Lianxue was a little anxious, he knew how important Lin Su's status was.
"The imperial city is also your imperial city, you princess, you are lazy here, why am I, an outsider, have to bow down to everything? This Jiangshan Sheji belongs to your Duan family, not mine! ”
Lin Su turned his head sideways, and it had become his pleasure to scare Duan Lianxue during this time.
"I ...... I'm in it or not...... What's the difference, but this imperial city needs you now, besides...... Dali already recognized the Song Kingdom as a monarchy, you are the princess of the Song Kingdom, Dali is in trouble, so naturally you have to find a way to help, there are no generals, but you have brains! ”
Although Duan Lianxue didn't want to admit it, she had to admit it.
This ruthless guy is extraordinarily shrewd in combat.
"There seems to be a little bit of truth in what you said, but don't forget, you are still a princess, and you can also contribute to the military power by standing at the head of the city, but why do you avoid it!"
Lin Su smiled evilly, he came here precisely for this weak princess.
"I ...... Don't see ...... killing"
Duan Lianxue's eyes instantly fell lonely.
She'd been hiding here just now, and she still had the idea of shaving her son.
"In your eyes, it's killing, but in my eyes, it's all about living!"
Lin Su took a deep breath, as a soldier, he knew how much it meant to live.