Chapter 224: Statue of the Heavenly Emperor
The morale of the soldiers and civilians in Boping City has risen, and civil strife will not occur. Ning Ze's intelligence officers were also dormant for the time being, only occasionally writing down the situation in the city as a secret letter flying pigeon biography.
The explosive crossbow is equivalent to smashing with money, and it is impossible to use it indefinitely, not to mention that there is not much inventory, and it needs to be reserved for use at critical moments.
Forcibly attacking the city is another strategy, and Ning Ze is unwilling to use the Futu army to consume.
The best way is to continue to encircle and wait for the other soldiers and horses to arrive, then it will be simple, and it is not impossible to minimize consumption, or even break the city without consumption.
Anyway, there is plenty of military rations, so there is no need to worry.
Of course, besieging enemy forces does not mean doing nothing.
In view of the superstitious thoughts of ancient people, an explosive crossbow can be transmitted to attract explosive thunder. Ning Ze made full use of his old tricks and let his subordinates repeat their old tricks, flying to the airspace of Boping City in a hot air balloon, throwing a proclamation to the people in the city in the first wave, and throwing the enemy defenders with cans of phosphorus powder in the second wave, carrying out unilateral air raids, causing damage to the enemy and reducing their morale.
This method really worked, and the situation in the city, which was finally stabilized, became chaotic again.
The defenders of the city were miserable, the air raids made it impossible to defend, and the damage from phosphorus fire was terrible. Even if you don't burn to death on the spot, you will be poisoned by phosphorus, and there is basically no help. However, the opponent is in the air, no matter how much the bow and crossbow misses, he can only let the other party bully.
In addition, the other party flew by boat, which was a fairy-like method, which caused more psychological pressure on the defenders.
The same is true of the people in the city, especially after the content of the proclamation spreads, many people's eyes have become different.
The situation is not good, and the pressure is huge.
Sun Yi had a headache and hurriedly convened civil and military officials to discuss countermeasures.
His reaction was also fast, and after the leaflet appeared, he immediately asked people to search and destroy the whole process, constantly shouting to the people not to be fooled. The city defense was also reinforced, and although there was no way to fight back against the hot air balloons, many fire shelters were built, and a large amount of sand was prepared to spread on the roof of the shed, and water tanks were visited around to protect the soldiers below.
It is still unbearable, and it is difficult to calm the gradually chaotic situation in the city.
In a word, people's hearts are scattered.
Fear, panic, interests, and other considerations made it impossible for the soldiers and civilians in the city to work together.
The most important thing is people's fear of the unknown, they all think that the air boat is a means of immortals, how dare ordinary people go against the gods?
Civil and military officials gathered, but there was nothing they could do.
Several generals asked to fight with Ning Ze, but Sun Yi hurriedly vetoed it.
He is still very aware of the current situation, the morale of the enemy army is high, but his own side is in chaos, not to mention that the other party still has the Futu army, his own long hook army is still in training, and he will definitely suffer heavy losses if he barely fights.
Someone proposed to ask Changping and Funing for help, although they knew that these two county cities were also attacked by Ning Ze's army, and the situation was not very good, but there was no way, even if he knew that it was useless, in order to appease people's hearts, Sun Yi had to send messengers to quietly go out of the city from behind and rush to the two places for help.
There really couldn't be a better idea.
Chu Hong returned home, and Chu Wenxiu came to inquire about the situation again.
At this moment, Chu Hong had no idea, so he couldn't care so much, so he carefully explained the current predicament.
Chu Wenxiu thought for a while and said to him: "Second uncle, although I can't figure out how Ning Ze made the wooden boat fly in the sky, maybe it's really a spell. But the current situation may not be unsolvable!"
"How to crack it?" Chu Hong hurriedly asked.
"The reason why the soldiers and civilians in the city fell into panic and uneasiness was because Ning Ze 'cast spells' to show his immortal-like strength. Immortals are invincible beings in the minds of ordinary people. Because of its invincibility and the other party's temptation of interests, the natural people are disheartened. At this time, when the gods fight the gods, we can stabilize the morale of the army and the people and strengthen the determination to defend the city!" Chu Wenxiu said softly.
"Immortals, where did the immortals come from?" Chu Hong frowned, "That Ning Ze is a fighting method that beats Doumen Di Tuo, and that Zhu Immortal, he is not an idle person! Besides, there are no immortals in Boping City, and even a mage with a little magic power does not exist......"
"If you don't have one, make one!" Chu Wenxiu said, "In my opinion, Ning Ze is unwilling to forcibly attack the city, so he uses means to try to make Boping City chaotic, and wants to break it from the inside." So far, there has not been any drastic measures. He wants to design a riot in the city, and we can use the same method to calm the fear and boost the morale of the soldiers and civilians in the city!"
"How can this be done?" Chu Hong asked with a frown.
"It's very simple!" Chu Wenxiu whispered a few words, and Chu Hong suddenly frowned.
In the early morning of the next day, before the sun rose, Sun Yi led the civil and military officials to the Zhuan Lake in the east of the city to worship.
The movement was very loud, attracting hundreds of people to watch.
Sun Yi set up an incense hall on the shore of Zhuan Lake, knelt down three times respectfully, and read in his mouth: "Sun's second son, Yi, inherited the duties of his father, guarding the land and defending the people. Today, Ning Ze has invaded my Liangzhou and invaded with witchcraft. Yi has different spells, and he is powerless to defeat him! I have come here to worship God and listen to the will of God! Although Yi is not talented, I am willing to ask for a god to protect Boping, and I can also wish me to protect Liangzhou!"
After saying that, he slammed his head on the ground and got up for a long time.
There just wasn't any movement.
So Sun Yi prayed for God's blessing again and kowtowed at the same time.
The second time there was no response.
It wasn't until the third time, when he slammed his head on the ground, that suddenly the calm of the water was broken.
Some soldiers standing on the shore shouted: "Look! There's something in the water!"
Soon a large number of generals and soldiers rushed forward, and the people heard the movement from a distance and wanted to go forward to check, but they were stopped by the surrounding soldiers, so they could only stretch their necks in the hope of seeing what was going on.
After all, it was too far away and only sound could be heard.
"God has responded! God has responded to the young envoy!"
"Look! There's a big turtle here, and there's a word engraved on its back!"
"It's an oracle!"
"The young envoy is sincere, moved to the heavens, and sent an oracle to bless Liangzhou!"
"It is written on the back of the turtle that there is a statue of the Emperor of Heaven in the lake, if you can invite you back to the palace to worship, the demons will not invade, and the battle will be invincible!"
"Hurry, hurry! The young envoy ordered to quickly salvage the statue of the Heavenly Emperor!"
"How can there be a statue of the Emperor of Heaven in Zhuanhu? We often bathe here, and there is nothing in it!"
"That's why it's an oracle! Quick, don't be stunned! Hurry up and ask for a god!"
......
All the soldiers on the shore of the lake were talking, and the people in the distance were also surprised when they heard it.
"The young envoy moved the heavens sincerely, and the emperor of heaven sent down an oracle?"
"Where is the tortoise? Where is the tortoise? Is there really a word on the back of the tortoise? Who saw it?"
"Where did the turtle come from, where did the idol come from?"
"Master Jun, can you give me a look?"
"Master Jun, let's go over and have a look!"
"Is the statue of the Emperor of Heaven real? Is there really a statue of the Emperor of Heaven in Zhuanhu?"
......
In the chaos, the Boping soldiers really fished out a statue of the Emperor of Heaven from the lake, respectfully invited it into the carriage, and Sun Yi escorted it all the way with civil and military officials, beating gongs and drums to move to the official office.
The onlookers saw clearly the statue of the Emperor of Heaven who came out of the big guy, and immediately knelt on both sides of the road and kowtowed.
The news spread ten, ten, hundred, hundred, and instantly, the entire Boping county knew about it.
The young envoy Jun Sun Yi moved the heavens and invited the statue of the Emperor of Heaven to protect Liangzhou.
For a while, there was a lot of discussion among the people, and they all said that Sun Yi was the destiny of heaven and the lord of Liangzhou. No matter how powerful Ning Ze's demon method is, with the blessing of the Emperor of Heaven, he will definitely be defeated!
As a result, the morale of the soldiers and civilians in the city skyrocketed, and they were full of confidence, believing that Ning Ze would not be able to enter Boping County no matter what.
After stabilizing the morale of the military and civilians in Boping County, the internal chaos calmed down again, and after the official office led the civil and military forces to worship the emperor, Sun Yi said to Yan Tao in private: "Thanks to Yan County's advice, solve the dilemma!"
Yan Tao hurriedly pushed Chu Hong to the front and said with a smile: "It's all Mr. Chu's credit." ”
"Mr. Chu is resourceful and has helped me solve my dilemma. Such a talent is really rare!" Sun Yi grabbed Chu Hong's hand tightly and looked at Yan Tao, "Can Yan County Order cut his love and send Mr. Chu to this official?"
When Yan Tao heard this, he immediately replied with a smile: "The young envoy looks up to Mr. Chu, and he is promoted." How can the lower officials hinder Mr.'s future? Mr. Chu, the young envoy values you, and the future is immeasurable!"
"I'm flattered!" Chu Hong looked at Yan Tao gratefully, and then bowed to Sun Yi, "I will do my best to make the king!"
"Okay, good!" Sun Yi laughed, "Now that I invite the statue of the Heavenly Emperor, even if Ning Ze casts another demon spell, it can stabilize the hearts of the people." But if you want to break the enemy, you have to break Ning Ze's spell! Mr. Chu has a clever plan?"
Chu Hong replied: "I need to think about it carefully, this matter is not easy. ”
"Okay!" Sun Yi said to him, "Mr. Chu is the official staff member, and he should be treated preferentially. Thanks to Mr. today's clever plan, I hope to come up with a plan after I go back, how to break Ning Ze's spell. ”
"Whoa!"
The chaos in Boping City gradually subsided, and the morale of the army and civilians rose again.
Ning Ze received a message from the flying pigeon, and the intelligence officer told him the truth, saying that Sun Yi was worshipping in Zhuan Lake, and he was blessed by the heavens and descended the statue of the Emperor of Heaven.
After receiving the information, everyone around him rushed to be shocked.
Xiang Rong hurriedly said: "Could it be that Sun Yi is really a man of destiny?"
"Impossible! If such a waste is a person of destiny, it will make people laugh out of their big teeth!" Xiang Yan said, "If you want me to say, the governor is the person of destiny!"
"Du Du!" Qian Chun turned to look at Ning Ze, "What do you think about this matter?"
Seeing that the eyes of the left and right civil and military forces were concentrated, Ning Ze closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then said with a smile: "It's just a means to deceive the people and stabilize the people's hearts." Of course, it is really powerful to be able to appear at the right time at this time. If you're not mistaken, it's the same person. It's not easy to play with me like this! It's a pity, it's meaningless! Even if I temporarily stabilize the people's hearts and strengthen their morale, they won't be able to stop me after all!"
"Governor, how do you deal with it now?"
"Hehe~" Ning Ze thought for a moment and narrowed his eyes, "Since they invited the Heavenly Emperor to protect me, then I will kill the Heavenly Emperor tomorrow and bring them despair!"
"Ahh
"Xiang Rong, Xiang Yan!"
"The last general!!" the Xiang brothers replied loudly.
"Order people to build two high platforms outside the city gate," Ning Ze said, "In two days, I will fight the Emperor of Heaven for a showdown!"
In his experience, he knew that fog would inevitably arise after two days, and it was not small. Just put on a scene to blow the morale of the enemy once again and let them know what despair is.