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The Qin Army soldiers carried their fallen brothers out from the pile of bodies and arranged them in several rows within the city. They should have been laid to rest, but there simply weren't enough hands to dig graves. After all, it was wartime, and this was the best they could do to honor their spirits.
The atmosphere was heavy, and not a single tear was shed. As General Lu said, the brothers were only temporarily departed. They were quietly watching us, observing our march toward victory. From that moment on, everything we had sacrificed would become worthwhile!
Standing on the city wall, Luzi looked at the Soldiers who were already prepared and raised the General's Sword, shouting, "Behind us lies the supplies for the entire army! If we retreat from this city now, my main force on the front lines will lose their food! I have decided to share the fate of Wild King City; I will not force anyone to stay with me! When the drums sound again from outside the city, it may be the last chance for those who choose to remain here to hear the War Drum. If any of you wish to withdraw, please leave now! Remember! If you can break through, go find our main force! Tell them! The General has ordered you to break through and deliver a message!"
This was a choice between life and death, given by General Lu to everyone. If they broke through now, according to Qin Law, they would be deemed deserters. However, with the General's order, those Soldiers who survived would not be held accountable.
Fan Chenglong, clad in armor, turned to look at Luzi and sighed inwardly without expressing his personal opinion. The Soldiers defending the city were already severely outnumbered; letting another group go would only tighten the remaining forces further.
Fan Chenglong knew very well that those who chose to stay would ultimately die on the city walls. Previously fallen comrades had someone to collect their bodies; however, those remaining might not even have anyone to retrieve theirs. But it didn't matter! Sacrificing this stinking shell for loyalty to the king was worth it for this military uniform!
Upon hearing General Lu's command, the Soldiers standing with spears below exchanged glances. They had already experienced how many enemies lay outside yesterday. Just yesterday, there had been thousands of brothers defending the city; now only a few hundred remained. The ratio of enemies to allies was likely no longer in their favor! Those who decided to stay were destined to die in battle today!
"General! Thank you for your kindness! We understand! If some want to leave, let’s all leave together! If some want to stay, let’s all stay together!"
When cheers rose from below the city walls, the Soldiers responded enthusiastically. "Yes! If the General stays, we will all stay! Our brothers are only temporarily departed; they are still waiting for news of our victory!"
"The Qin Army will prevail! The Qin Army will prevail!"
Luzi looked at the Soldiers raising their weapons and shouting loudly and suddenly understood how Mozi would defend a city. Simplifying complexities down to fundamentals. To defend until death would ultimately determine who would be victorious in the end. If one abandoned this principle, no matter how many troops or how strong the fortifications were, it would be useless! This is what Mozi taught—selflessly persisting until the last person breathes their last!
So that’s how it is! Luzi smiled and shook his head, realizing that what he once thought complicated was actually so simple! United as one! Even without walls at this moment, brothers would form a wall with their own bodies! Since that’s the case! Let go of all hope! Let’s fight!
The thunderous sound of the War Drum finally echoed, as the Infantry Phalanx of the Wei Army marched forward with great strides in time with the drumbeats. Jin Bi had decided not to wait any longer; he was committing all his forces to this attack. No matter how many defenders remained in the city, victory was imperative!
As for the Catapult, it was no longer of any use. Climbing the East City Wall no longer required ladders. Rubble Brick had already formed a slope outside the wall, allowing the attacking troops to ascend easily.
Mounted on horseback, the Wei General led the Charioteer Camp, following closely behind the Infantry Phalanx. According to the attack plan, once the Troops successfully captured the East Gate, the Cavalry would charge into the city at once.
Wei Wujie rode closely behind the Charioteer Camp with a dozen Retainers, his heart racing as he listened to the booming War Drum. He had made up his mind to capture Luzi and Li Xin alive at all costs. As for what to do next, dismemberment by five horses would not be enough! Last time he let you escape from Chu; now he wanted to see if heaven was still looking out for you!
Jin Bi did not wait for news at the main camp; he donned his helmet and armor and followed behind the attacking army. According to Xingling Jun, there should be few defenders left on the City Wall by now. However, it appeared that above them, flags were still waving and heads were gathered. How could they not have been wiped out yet!? Never mind! With twenty thousand men against your few thousand, there was no reason not to win!
When the siege troops were a hundred meters from the wall, they all halted and raised their shields in formation. The archers then moved forward to form an Arrow Formation, ready to unleash their assault. The commanding general saw that everything was prepared and turned back to look at the imposing figure of Jin Bi.
At that moment, the drumbeats ceased, and all that could be heard on the quiet battlefield was the sound of the Great Banner flapping in the wind. Jin Bi glanced back at the Standard Bearer hastily made according to Zhao's flag sequence and couldn't help but smile and shake his head. He squeezed his legs against his horse's belly and urged it forward toward the front lines.
In battle, what mattered was momentum!
The defenders of Wild King City paid no heed to the vast enemy forces and propped up the Standard Bearer they had worked tirelessly on last night. Above it was embroidered a large character for "Lu," indicating who commanded at this moment.
This was determination! What followed would likely be mere words! Jin Bi looked at the Great Banner unfurling in the wind on the City Wall and decided not to waste time trying to persuade them to surrender. He pulled on the reins to halt his warhorse and turned back to look at the drummer who had been waiting for a long time. Then he raised his hand and swung it forward sharply.
"Kill!"
With that battle cry ringing out, it instantly drowned out the booming drums. The earth trembled as waves of troops surged forward like a flood towards Wild King City.
The archer, who had long been poised for action, immediately released a barrage of arrows toward the city wall. The flying arrows cast a shadow over the advancing infantry below. They traced a perfect parabolic arc in the air before turning downward, accelerating toward their designated targets.
"Arrow attack! Defend!"
The Qin Army on the city wall quickly raised their shields to block the incoming arrows, yet some still fell victim to the onslaught. The sudden openings allowed arrows to pierce through the soldiers hiding behind. As the gaps were once again sealed by shields, some soldiers hurriedly carried the injured down from the wall for treatment.
Luzi, hiding behind a slanted wooden post on the wall, paid no mind to the flurry of arrows. Instead, he quietly listened to the rising and falling sounds of battle from outside the city. When he felt the time was right, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Upon reopening them, there was no trace of compassion left in his gaze.
The Signal Soldier, who had been observing the general, received the command to attack. Immediately, under the protection of shields, he stood up and raised his flag to issue firing orders to the artillery position that was already prepared within the city.
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