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The Peculiar War God of the Song Dynasty
Qin Feng also captured a considerable number of weapons and Warhorses, bringing them back to Tokyo City.
They received a warm welcome from Right Chancellor Li Gang and were praised for their outstanding performance, having killed over a thousand Jin Soldiers without losing a single person, achieving a great victory.
The soldiers of Tokyo City were also very happy; the Jin people were just like that, no longer fearing them. They were determined to defend Tokyo City and fight to the end.
Of course, they also sent some scouts to observe the movements of the Golden Army Camp outside the city.
In the White Tent, Jin Army Commander Zhan Han was discussing matters with dozens of Generals clad in Golden Armor.
On the ground knelt a Jin Soldier wearing gray-yellow armor, who had reported the battle situation to them. Four Deputy Generals had been killed, and the Jin Army had suffered a great defeat.
Zhan Han was also wearing golden armor, which bore an imprint of a golden Tiger Head, symbolizing great power and status.
His father was the Chancellor of the Jin Dynasty, holding a very prominent position. He had inherited true teachings, being both wise and brave, serving as the Marshal for this campaign against Song.
Furious at the kneeling Jin Soldier, he could not believe they had suffered such a devastating defeat, with thousands of Jin Soldiers dead while not a single enemy had fallen.
He shouted, “My Golden Warriors are so valiant and undefeated in battle, yet we have suffered such a loss! Drag this messenger of news out and execute him! I never want to see such trash again; how dare he return!”
The kneeling Jin Soldier, terrified, looked up and pleaded, “Marshal, it’s not my fault! Spare my life, please spare me!”
However, two soldiers in gray-yellow armor rushed in from outside the tent and dragged him out.
Then, a heart-wrenching scream echoed, followed by a loud crash and the sound of blood splattering, and it all came to an end.
Dozens of generals dressed in Golden Armor had long braids on both sides of their heads, tied up, while the middle was bare, which was their custom.
With a hint of worry, the Marshal was surprisingly furious!
Zhan Han felt his anger dissipate somewhat; the Jin rarely suffered defeats, yet so many had been killed.
Qin Feng, once an ordinary name, had already appeared twice in his mind; he would surely kill him in the future.
The first time was during the Taiyuan incident when a spy reported that explosives were buried on the road, killing tens of thousands of Jin soldiers. This scheme was devised by that person.
The Jin Kingdom had no choice but to recuperate, delaying their plan for a full-scale attack on Taiyuan, which was truly infuriating.
The second time was right here in Tokyo City, where three Deputy Generals were shot dead, leading to a great defeat for the Jin Army.
He commanded, "Send orders for hundreds of thousands of troops to set off immediately and launch a massive attack on Tokyo City. Bring all those strong crossbows and catapults; I want to break through Tokyo City."
"Crush all the soldiers in Tokyo City to avenge our fallen brothers. After breaching the city, unleash a massacre."
The dozens of generals clad in Golden Armor shouted in agreement, each one tall and imposing.
After a while, hundreds of large machines appeared, each several dozen meters long; they were catapults, rumbling as they rolled toward Tokyo City.
Like giant beasts crafted by skilled artisans specifically for siege warfare, the stones they hurled were as powerful as bombs, capable of smashing people to pieces.
The several dozen pounds of stones crashing against the city wall could indeed break through the sturdy Azure Brick, demonstrating immense power.
At the forefront were tens of thousands of cavalry riding Warhorses, each armed with powerful crossbows and long arrows aimed at the Soldiers on the City Wall, clearing a path for the Catapult.
Following them were several tens of thousands of Jin Kingdom soldiers, wielding Broadswords and Long Swords, forming the siege troops.
More than half of the troops were on foot, as climbing up to the city wall required using hands and feet; Warhorses were not useful in this situation.
Half of the troops were mounted on Warhorses, ready to charge in as soon as the gates of Tokyo City opened wide.
Right Chancellor Li Gang, Qin Feng, and those Generals stood on the City Wall with tens of thousands of soldiers, some looking on with concern.
Although they were prepared, seeing such a large-scale Jin Bing army still caused some anxiety.
First, thousands of powerful crossbows would clear the way; once the arrows were shot, they would rain down like a storm, killing anyone they struck and turning them into a beehive of injuries.
Following closely behind were hundreds of massive Catapults; those stones could be thrown from over a hundred meters away, crashing into the City Wall and ensuring a brutal battle.
On Tokyo City's City Wall, there were already numerous openings for shooting arrows. Soldiers could hide beneath the Azure Brick while still firing arrows to avoid being hit by incoming projectiles.
There were also several gaps that perfectly accommodated Thunder Cannons, which had great power.
Many Thunder Cannons had been prepared and set up on the City Wall, equipped with cannons and waiting to be ignited.
Tens of thousands of soldiers not only had weapons but also carried Iron Shields that were several dozen centimeters long, barely sufficient to protect their bodies from lethal attacks.
Some of the Black Armored Generals felt an overwhelming sense of danger; even for themselves, they could not guarantee survival.
Arrows rained down like a storm, with a wide killing range that could easily take lives. The stones were also large enough to crush a person's body.
Looking at the Chancellor, one said, "Lord Li Gang, you have already prepared the defenses of Tokyo City. Please hurry downstairs; the arrows are merciless, and we must face Jin Bing in battle."
"After a while, the arrows and stones flying from the sky will be relentless and very dangerous. We fear for your safety, so please go downstairs. You are the Chancellor of Great Song!"
Qin Feng also felt worried; it was his first time witnessing such a large-scale army. With so many Archers and hundreds of massive Catapults, it was indeed very dangerous.
Li Gang appeared calm, with a smile on his face, showing no signs of panic, exuding authority and righteousness.
He said, "You are soldiers of Great Song and also people of Great Song. I, Li Gang, am also from Great Song. The rise and fall of the nation is everyone's responsibility. As Chancellor, how can I escape?"
"I will stand on the City Wall as well. Even if I cannot kill enemies, I will fight alongside you all. We must ensure that those Jin people are killed beneath the City Wall and drive them back."
The Generals understood clearly; having experienced life-and-death battles, they knew that war was not merely about bravery; sometimes luck played a crucial role.
With arrows and stones raining down, who knows how many lives would be lost?
Although the Chancellor was brave, he was also a Scholar. Without special training, he would surely encounter trouble.
He said, "My lords, please persuade the Chancellor to go downstairs. If something happens to you, how will we explain it to the Sovereign? How will we account for it to the soldiers and citizens of Great Song?"
The Generals knelt down one by one, showing their respect and concern for him.
Many soldiers upstairs also knelt down, asking the Chancellor to step down.
Seeing this, Qin Feng also knelt down, pleading with Right Chancellor Li Gang to step down, but the capable ministers of Great Song could not afford to let anything happen.
Li Gang became anxious and said, "You are the soldiers of Great Song. Now that Jin Bing is invading, instead of holding your ground against the enemy, you kneel down. What does this mean?"
They raised their heads and said, "The Chancellor is our wise minister of Great Song and an important official. He cannot be harmed; otherwise, we will have no way to explain to the Emperor and the people. If the Chancellor does not step down soon, we will remain kneeling!"
Seeing them like this, Li Gang could only turn around and walk down from the City Wall.
He thought to himself that staying here would hinder matters. They would be distracted by taking care of him, and only after he left could they wholeheartedly fight against the enemy without regard for their lives.
Qin Feng was the second-in-command of the Imperial Guard Cavalry, with a status even higher than some generals. He had a good relationship with the Chancellor and commanded thirty thousand cavalry.
He also made his way down to the City Wall to ensure the Chancellor's safety; having them up there was enough.
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