Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Li Dexian stood quietly at the city gate, his eyes deep and firm, as if he could penetrate the distant fog. He was dressed in a brocade robe, with an exquisite sword hanging from his waist, and he exuded a kind of aura of majesty without anger. At this moment, he was watching the army pouring into the city like a torrent. They were the elite troops he had trained, their steps were firm, and their eyes were shining with the desire for victory.

In front of them, cannons rumbled, and the deafening sound seemed to announce the coming of war. Behind them, soldiers followed, their armor gleaming in the sun like a silver ocean.

The generals and soldiers in the city had reacted at this moment, and they rushed to the city gate, trying to stop this unstoppable torrent. However, facing so many people and horses, the streets seemed extremely narrow, as if they were an insurmountable chasm. The power of the cannons was also multiplied here, and every roar was accompanied by the screams and chaos of the enemy.

In this chaos, the Jingjiang army showed a high level of tactical literacy. They did not occupy the main streets at the first time, but went straight to the city wall. Their movements were swift and orderly, as if they were a well-trained team. A section of the city wall above the city gate was quickly occupied by the Jingjiang army, and the poisoned guards on the city wall were trampled by them in groups, and no one dared to hesitate or stop.

The commanders of each battalion had already begun to order their men to occupy the city defense cannons. They skillfully turned the muzzles toward the city, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy. The rest of the men picked up their flintlocks and advanced forward to seize other parts of the city walls. They worked in perfect harmony and moved quickly, as if everything was under their control.

They seized the most critical position from the beginning, and the situation was very good. There was no obstacle at all in the siege, and it was as smooth as silk. This tactical quality and combat effectiveness made the generals such as Mod who were watching outside the city dumbfounded. They were shaking on the spot, unable to believe what was happening before their eyes.

They watched a burly man rush forward, completely break through the city defenses, and then jump down from the city wall carrying a man. At that moment, they seemed to see a mythical scene, the man was as brave and invincible as a god of war. What shocked them even more was that the man who was carried down was actually the enemy's main general!
Such fighting power and tactical qualities made them feel extremely confused and frightened. They had never seen such a way of fighting, as if they were performing a mythical war. And the performance of that man made them feel terrified, he knocked down the city defense alone!
However, even with such a record, the Marquis of Jianye did not seem satisfied. He scolded the man, as if he was not satisfied with his performance. This made General Mod and others even more confused. They felt a biting chill spreading from the bottom of their hearts. Are the people of Jingjiang so cruel? They felt extremely scared and uneasy.

At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng stood aside and witnessed the entire battle. His heart was filled with shock and admiration, but at the same time he also felt a little worried. He knew that this war was far from over, and there would be even more difficult battles waiting for them.

Luo Huajun and Xiang Xiehong came over, their faces full of excitement and worry. Xiang Xiehong took a pen and paper and recorded this thrilling battle as he walked. His heart was full of blood and passion. Luo Huajun was not convinced. He looked at Xiang Xiehong's shorthand with envy and muttered in dissatisfaction: "This old Xie is really good at stealing the credit!"

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the three of them and couldn't help feeling a little warm in his heart. He knew that in this war, they were not only fighting for victory, but also fighting for the trust and friendship between each other. This war brought them closer together to face the challenges of the future together.

Lin Xiaofeng squatted down and untied the restraints behind Li Pan's head. Li Pan was still unconscious, his expression was painful and distorted, his face was covered with snot and tears, and he had obviously suffered a lot before. Lin Xiaofeng turned his head and asked, "Xie Hongxin, you just said that someone on the city wall called him His Highness?"

"Yes," Xie Hongxin nodded in confirmation, "He was indeed called His Highness, and he also called himself this prince. He also said that this city was originally going to be given to us, in order to make us underestimate the enemy and allow them to penetrate deep into our territory, and then annihilate us in one fell swoop."

Lin Xiaofeng was overjoyed after hearing this: "Did he really say that?!" This was an unexpected gain. If the authenticity of this news could be confirmed, it would have a significant impact on their strategic deployment.

"I heard it clearly," Xie Hongxin confirmed again, "He even told me it again before he was about to kill me."

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the unconscious Li Pan with a strange expression. Is this so-called "his highness" really a fool? He actually revealed such a secret at the critical moment. However, this also gave them a deeper understanding of the strategic intentions of the King of Hanjiang.

The King of Hanjiang actually planned to lure the enemy deep into the territory and then engage in a decisive battle. This was definitely a major strategic gain. As long as they could advance smoothly, the opportunity for a decisive battle would naturally arise, which would save them a lot of trouble.

Lin Xiaofeng lifted Li Pan's robe and covered his face, then pinched his nostrils with one hand and covered his mouth with the other. After a while, Li Pan woke up slowly with a painful groan. He just woke up and his mind was still a little confused, so he asked, "Where is this?"

Lin Xiaofeng tilted his head towards the city gate so that he could see the situation clearly. Li Pan saw that the city gate was broken and the soldiers on the city wall had changed into uniforms. He woke up instantly! The pain and fear in his body made him forget the severe pain in his hand.

"Your city has now been captured by Jingjiang," Lin Xiaofeng's voice sounded in the back of his mind, "You are now Jingjiang's captive. I ask you questions and you answer them."

Li Pan's hair stood up! He instinctively wanted to stand up and run away, but the fractured finger made him unable to move. He rolled on the ground in pain, but Lin Xiaofeng did not give him any chance to breathe.

"What's your name?" Lin Xiaofeng took the opportunity to ask.

"Li Li Pan!" Li Pan was in so much pain that he was incoherent. "Don't kill me! Don't kill me! I'm the prince! We can discuss it!" The prince identity he mentioned made Lin Xiaofeng and others more certain of his identity and status. At the same time, it also gave them a deeper understanding of the strategic intentions of the King of Hanjiang.

Lin Xiaofeng continued to ask: "Do you want to lure the enemy deep into our territory and then annihilate our army in one fell swoop?" He hoped to further confirm their guess through this question.

"Yeah..." Li Pan was in so much pain that he couldn't think and could only answer the question instinctively. His answer made Lin Xiaofeng and others more resolute in their previous guesses, and also made them more vigilant about future battles.

Li Jitong was crying because of the pain. His brain was completely dominated by the desire to survive. "Don't kill me, don't kill me..." He begged repeatedly for fear that he would be killed.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded seriously to show his satisfaction. "Okay, you are very honest. I am very satisfied. Come here!" he ordered. Two Jinyiwei stepped forward to carry out the next task.

Li Pan gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and pleaded with tears in his eyes: "Don't kill me, don't kill me..." His voice had become hoarse and weak, but the desire to survive made him struggle continuously.

However, Lin Xiaofeng did not give him any chance, "Kill him! Leave his body intact and let him die!" he ordered. After receiving the order, the Jinyiwei drew out their swords and stabbed Li Pan twice. All four stabs hit Li Pan's vital points and he died on the spot. The light in his eyes gradually faded, and the entire battlefield fell into a brief silence.

Lin Xiaofeng looked up and saw beacon fires and flags flying on the city walls. His sharp eyes passed through the chaotic battlefield and fixed on an area with dense guards. There was no doubt that Li Dexian was there. As the commander-in-chief, he would not take risks at a critical moment and would only supervise the battle in a safe area. Lin Xiaofeng knew this very well.

Seeing Li Dexian standing safely on the city wall, Lin Xiaofeng felt relieved. He turned to the Jinyiwei beside him and said, "Carry the body up and follow me to see His Majesty." His voice was firm and decisive, with unquestionable majesty. The Jinyiwei responded and quickly carried Li Pan's body up, following Lin Xiaofeng closely.

"Xie Hongxin, come with me and report the whole matter to His Majesty." Lin Xiaofeng said to Xie Hongxin.

Xie Hongxin nodded in agreement, and was about to follow Lin Xiaofeng to leave, but he saw Mo De leading a group of generals and translators striding towards them. Mo De and others had eager and curious faces, and it was obvious that they had something important to discuss.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at them in confusion and asked, "Everyone, the battle is in full swing, what's the important matter?"

Mod smiled and replied, "Your Excellency is too modest. The city's military strength is already limited. Now that the city gate has been breached and the high ground has been occupied by us, victory is in sight." He paused, then continued, "We do have something to discuss with you, Your Excellency... I wonder who this hero next to you is?"

Lin Xiaofeng followed Maud's gaze and looked at Xie Hongxin, introducing him, "He is my bodyguard, Xie Hongxin."

"Just a guard?" Many generals were surprised. They obviously did not expect that this warrior who performed so well on the battlefield was just a small guard.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Mod's eyes. He rubbed his hands and said excitedly, "My Lord, could you please ask your guard to tell us what happened on the city wall just now... In addition, we very much hope that your guard can come to our country to participate in the military training. Of course, money is not a problem, we can definitely discuss it!"

Lin Xiaofeng looked embarrassed. He looked at Xie Hongxin, but saw that the latter just stared at everyone blankly, and seemed to be not interested in Maud's proposal. However, Xie Hongxin's calm reaction aroused the interest of Maud and others. They gathered around and asked Xie Hongxin questions.

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At this moment, a pair of big hands pushed aside the crowd, and a man with a smile on his face squeezed in. He extended his right hand towards the generals and introduced himself: "Hello everyone! My name is Luo Huajun, I am Xie Hongxin's master and martial arts champion! He is my apprentice! You can ask me any questions you have."

However, the crowd was obviously not very enthusiastic about Luo Huajun. After perfunctorily shaking hands with Luo Huajun, they surrounded Xie Hongxin again, leaving Luo Huajun aside.

Luo Huajun's mood, which had originally wanted to show off, suddenly fell to the bottom. He stood there with a lonely face, looking at Xie Hongxin surrounded by the crowd with mixed feelings. His former glory had left him far away. Now he was just an ordinary bystander, even a neglected bystander.

Another reporter who shared the same pain quietly walked up to him and whispered to him, "Forget it, Lao Zhou. We're already in this situation now. What are we still arguing about? It's not the same as before." These words seemed to touch Luo Huajun's heart. He smiled bitterly, shook his head, and said nothing.

"Everyone, stop arguing!" Lin Xiaofeng raised his hands and shouted loudly. His voice penetrated the noise of the crowd and made everyone quiet down. "The battle in the city is going on right now. I'm going to report to His Majesty with Xie Hongxin. If you want to watch the battle, you can follow me to the city wall to watch. We can talk about the rest later!"

After that, Lin Xiaofeng pulled Xie Hongxin and walked towards the city without looking back, leaving behind a group of chattering generals. On the city wall, Li Dexian stood with his hands behind his back, watching the fierce battle in the city with a sharp gaze. It was more like a one-sided crushing advance than a fierce battle. The difference in the enemy's equipment always gave him an extremely strange feeling in his heart.

In this era of cold and hot weapons, the enemy's backward equipment seemed out of place. Li Dexian not only felt the difference in the soldiers' equipment, but also noticed something strange in the city's defense facilities.

Just as he was lost in thought, Lin Xiaofeng hurried over with Xie Hongxin. Li Dexian came back to his senses, looked at Lin Xiaofeng and asked, "What important matter do you want to report?"

Lin Xiaofeng pointed at the body of Li Pan beside him and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, this man is called Li Pan, the eldest son of King Hanjiang. When we interrogated him, we learned important intelligence about the enemy."

Li Dexian raised his eyebrows and motioned Lin Xiaofeng to continue. Lin Xiaofeng then reported to Li Dexian the previous conversation with Li Pan and his own inferences. When he heard that the enemy might have a force far greater than his own, Li Dexian's face became solemn.

However, he quickly regained his composure and snorted, "King Hanjiang is a man of meticulous mind and the most patient. He will never act rashly unless he is sure of success. Since he wants to crush us with numbers, we should use his own tactics against him and give him a head-on blow!"

Lin Xiaofeng nodded in agreement and said, "Your Majesty is right, but..." He paused and continued, "We just need to find a way to send Li Pan's body back to King Hanjiang to make him believe that our intelligence is true."

Li Dexian fell into deep thought after hearing this. He looked around and said, "This is indeed a difficult problem... However, we can try to use the Razor Society." A cunning gleam flashed in his eyes, and it was obvious that he already had a plan.

Lin Xiaofeng laughed dumbly after hearing this. He had actually forgotten about the Razor Society. Although this organization was somewhat unstable, it seemed that there was no other way except for them. So he nodded and said, "Your Majesty is wise. I will arrange it right away."

After saying that, Lin Xiaofeng turned and left, leaving Li Dexian on the city wall to continue observing the battle. He knew that this war had just begun, and the real battle was still to come. And he would continue to plan and win thousands of miles away.

After two days of fierce fighting, most of the enemy troops fled from the other side of the city gate like a tide, a few were killed in the chaos, and only a very small number became prisoners. It can be said that the Jingjiang army easily captured a city, but the joy of victory was diluted by the scene in the city.

The city had been devastated by cannon and musket bombardment, and the smoke and dust of war filled the ruins. Most of Jingjiang's soldiers were stationed outside the city, ready for battle, while a small number of soldiers patrolled the streets inside the city to maintain order.

As for the two thousand Jinyiwei, they had been resting in the rear without moving, silently guarding the equipment boxes belonging to their team, like a group of silent guardians. Li Dexian, the rigorous organizer in the army, was busy reorganizing the army and dealing with post-war affairs, while Lin Xiaofeng began to turn his attention to the people in the city. For him, how to deal with these ordinary people was far more important than how to win a battle. He knew that winning the hearts of the people would have a more far-reaching impact.

However, when Lin Xiaofeng actually saw the people in the city, he immediately lost the desire to give a passionate speech. In order to prevent the spread of panic, a considerable number of people were gathered in the square in the city. They were like zombies, skinny, with no light in their eyes and no energy on their faces. They were squeezed to the limit. Even when they were driven to the square by the Jingjiang army, there was no extra fluctuation in their eyes, and they just walked numbly.

Such a scene is more horrifying than the piles of corpses. It is the sinking into despair and the endless suffering of life.

At the invitation of Lin Xiaofeng, Mod and other generals came to the square to visit. Since the six major dioceses severed ties with the Holy City, Luoxi Luo and other countries also severed ties with the old church, and they knew nothing about the situation here. However, what they saw today was hard for them to accept. This city is almost becoming a tomb of the living dead.

Watching the people gradually gathering in number, Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and said, "I didn't expect that the people under the rule of the old church would live like this." His voice revealed endless compassion.

Mod and the others looked at him with complicated expressions on their faces. They saw the determination and sympathy in Lin Xiaofeng's eyes, and also saw his concern for these people.

"I wanted to explain to everyone today that Jingjiang has no hostility towards civilians, and I hope they can live a normal life without panicking." Lin Xiaofeng continued, "But now it seems that if we don't care about them, they won't be able to survive."

He turned his head and looked at Mod and the others: "Everyone, I have an unreasonable request. Can you please send people back to your country to deliver some food and fodder to distribute to the people here. No... you should send as much as possible. There are cities ahead, and I think the situation there will not be better than here."

"The money for the purchase of food and fodder will be recorded in my Jingjiang account. It will be paid out immediately after the war is over. There will be no delay." Lin Xiaofeng promised.

Mod and the others looked at each other, their eyes full of doubt and vigilance. This is definitely not a small amount of money! The people of Jingjiang are so generous, could it be that they want to occupy the six major dioceses? With Jingjiang's performance today, they are fully capable of confronting the six major dioceses head-on and achieving a huge victory. If the six major dioceses are occupied, the Holy City is also in Jingjiang's hands, and there is also Ferrero's port... Then Jingjiang's influence in the West will be too great, enough to pose a threat to all countries.

Lin Xiaofeng saw their worries and knew what they were thinking. He smiled and explained, "We are only rescuing ordinary people, please don't worry. Jingjiang takes the world as its responsibility and is committed to upholding justice. Now that countless people are in danger, we still have the energy to spare and we can't just stand by and watch them die."

"Although the interests between countries are the most important, in my opinion in Jingjiang, the values ​​we uphold are the greatest interests. This is the core that unites the country and the nation. To watch someone in danger without helping is to betray our values, which is absolutely not allowed in Jingjiang." Lin Xiaofeng's voice was sonorous and powerful, revealing a firm belief.

Maud questioned: "If Jingjiang evacuates from here in the future, no one will remember what you did, and there will be no benefit."

Lin Xiaofeng smiled lightly: "That's not important. What's important is that we want to do this. If we do things for rewards, it becomes another nature, which is still a betrayal of Jingjiang's values."

He paused and continued, "Besides, I don't think Jingjiang won't get nothing from this, and it's not like no one will remember that we were here. We Jingjiang people are good at writing history and value history. The pen of history has always been in the hands of the court. But there is another pen in the history books, and it is in the hands of these people." He waved his hand at the hungry people, "They will remember everything, even if only a few people remember. Even if the historians can tamper with history, the evil and good deeds we have done will never be forgotten by them."

Mod and the others watched Lin Xiaofeng talking, their expressions gradually changed from vigilance to admiration. These generals who had come out of the battlefield had never seen such a special person. He did not calculate the real interests but talked about values, justice and kindness. At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng was carrying forward this correctness to the extreme.

The wind blew gently in the square, raising gusts of dust. Lin Xiaofeng's words echoed in the wind, stirring everyone's heart. The sun shone through the clouds, as if bringing a ray of warmth and hope to this suffering land.

But they are a group of soldiers after all, and they will not be easily controlled by emotions. Suddenly, a general with a full beard said: "Marquis Jianye, I suggest you leave these people alone and let them fend for themselves. We all understand your kindness, but if you do this in every city, it will probably greatly slow down the march."

"Actually, it's no big deal to give them up." Another general said, "After all, the strong prey on the weak, and it's always been like this."

Lin Xiaofeng glanced at the generals who spoke. Their expressions were fierce and rough, and they seemed to have no sympathy. However, Lin Xiaofeng knew the cruelty and ruthlessness behind the four words "the survival of the fittest". He took a deep breath and then said slowly: "The survival of the fittest? This is just a seemingly correct nonsense."

He looked around and continued, "This nonsense has been sung over and over again by a group of so-called weaklings, but no one has ever told them what strength and weakness are. Strength and weakness are never a simple question, and they are not set in stone."

"The next sentence after the saying 'the strong prey on the weak' should be 'there is no fixed pattern for the strong and the weak'," Lin Xiaofeng said word by word, "A strong company may be seriously damaged or even go bankrupt because of some minor mistakes; while a seemingly weak company may gradually rise to become a leader in the industry through innovation and hard work."

"Each of us has the potential to become a weakling." He looked at the generals and said in a sonorous voice, "For me personally, and for Jingjiang's values, ignoring the weak is ignoring oneself, and treating the weak well is treating oneself well! Your Majesty has decided to save these people! This will never change! If you are willing to cooperate, just come and talk to me! If you are not willing, that's fine too! After all, this is Jingjiang's choice!"

The generals were shocked by Lin Xiaofeng's words. They were silent for a moment, and then Mod took the lead in clapping his hands and praising him, "Great! I really admire Jingjiang's demeanor! I am willing to help Marquis Jianye raise food!" He paused and continued, "But can we use the Fire Kirin to replace part of the money for food and grass?"

Inside the Luxi Fort Imperial Palace, palace lanterns flickered and light and shadows were mottled. The Prince of Hanjiang, a great hero, was sitting on the dragon throne at this moment, staring at the report in his hand with a sharp gaze. His face was firm and deep, and every wrinkle seemed to tell of his majesty and wisdom.

He had read this report over and over again for several days. Every word and sentence seemed to hide endless mysteries waiting for him to solve.

The news of the capture of the first city had already spread like wildfire. Although everything was as he had initially imagined, and the Jingjiang army began to attack deeply, the progress of the war was far beyond his expectations.

The reason is simple: the attack speed of the Jingjiang army is too fast! It is so fast that it is unbelievable.

Prince Hanjiang frowned, with doubts in his heart. According to his estimate, the first city should be stalemated for at least half a month before retreating. However, in fact, it was lost in just two or three days. He once doubted whether the news in the report was true.

Moreover, Li Pan has not returned yet, which makes the whole thing even more bizarre.

His son, Yi Pan, was his heir with high hopes. The King of Hanjiang would never believe that he would do such a foolish thing as abandoning the city and surrendering. However, apart from collusion between the inside and the outside, he could not think of any other reason to explain why a city could be captured so quickly.

Could it be that the Jingjiang army has developed some new weapons? This thought flashed through the mind of the King of Hanjiang, but it made him feel palpitations.

The report in his hand seemed to have become a hot potato. Every word on it seemed to have become a living villain, laughing at his incompetence and stupidity.

The mood of the King of Han River became heavier and heavier. He felt as if he was trapped in a huge maze, surrounded by fog and unable to find the exit.

Just as he was lost in thought, the heavy silence was broken by the report from the palace servants. A palace servant knelt down in front of the King of Hanjiang and reported in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, the latest report from the front line has come. The Jingjiang army has captured another city and is temporarily resting in the city. The scouts from Jingjiang have already gone to the Hongfeng Basin."

King Hanjiang was shocked when he heard this. He hesitated for a moment and asked slowly, "Is this the news from our troops stationed in the Hongfeng Basin?" There was a subtle tremor in his voice.

The enemy's speed of advance was beyond his expectation. It was as if the Jingjiang army was not fighting, but a race against time. Hongfeng Basin was a thoroughfare for all the parishes. If an ambush was set here, it would undoubtedly cause heavy damage to the Jingjiang army. However, facing the enemy's abnormal performance, he did not dare to act rashly.

"Your Majesty, that's right." The palace servant replied cautiously, fearing that he would offend the heavy-hearted king. King Hanjiang waved his hand and signaled the palace servant to withdraw. He picked up the report alone and continued to read it carefully. However, not long after his eyes fell on the report, another eunuch rushed in with a panic on his face. He knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, something big has happened!" The eunuch's forehead was covered with cold sweat, as if he had encountered something terrible. King Hanjiang frowned and shot his eyes at the eunuch like a knife. He asked in a deep voice: "Why are you panicking?" But an ominous premonition had already surged in his heart. Sure enough, the eunuch's next words made him feel like he was struck by lightning: "The Crown Prince. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is back." The eunuch's voice became lower and lower, and finally it was almost inaudible. However, these four words exploded in King Hanjiang's heart like a blockbuster bomb! His heart suddenly shrank, as if it was tightly grasped by an invisible big hand. He asked anxiously, "Where is he? Let him come to see me!" However, the eunuch fell to the ground and sobbed, "Your Majesty, why don't you go and see it yourself?" The heart of the King of Hanjiang sank, and he instantly understood what the eunuch meant. He suppressed the grief and panic in his heart, picked up the yellow robe and ran out of the palace quickly. The eunuch also trotted behind him. As soon as he arrived at the door of the palace, the King of Hanjiang saw the horrible corpse. His heart seemed to be suddenly pulled and his breathing suddenly stopped! Lying on the ground was his son Li Pan, whose face had been severely rotten and only half of his rotten face was recognizable. Even the clothes on his body were so tattered that it was almost impossible to see the original color. The King of Hanjiang was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses. A trace of sadness flashed in his eyes and his body swayed slightly. He tried to keep himself calm and asked in a deep voice: "Who sent him back?" The eunuch beside him replied: "It was the members of the Razor Society who brought His Highness here." He said that after the Jingjiang people broke into the city, he saw His Highness's body on the street and took it away in the chaos. He also picked up the Jingjiang people's new weapons on the street, but he didn't know how to use them, so he brought them to Your Majesty. "The King of Hanjiang took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner grief. He glanced at the eunuch beside him and motioned him to present the new weapon. It was a flintlock rifle, which looked delicate and complicated. The King of Hanjiang took the flintlock rifle and looked at it carefully. He knew in his heart that this weapon might be the secret weapon of the Jingjiang army to capture cities. Now, he needs to study the use of this weapon as soon as possible in order to better deal with the next war. He glanced at Li Pan lying on the ground, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "Come on, first settle the prince and send him back to the bedroom. "After saying that, he walked to the backyard alone with the gun in his hand. Now was not the time to be sentimental. He had to master the secret of this weapon as soon as possible! In the backyard, King Hanjiang was still fiddling with the flintlock in his hand. He first naturally pulled the hammer and trigger twice, and the gun body made a "click-click" sound. Then, he opened the cloth bag and took out a bamboo tube and a small cloth bag. The bamboo tube contained explosives, and the cloth bag contained bullets and bullet gaskets. He placed these things in front of him one by one and fell into deep thought. This weapon, from Judging from the accessories, it looks like a miniature cannon. But what is that thing that makes the "click-click" sound? After thinking for two minutes, he picked up the explosives and poured some into the barrel, then took out a bullet and put it into the barrel. However, the bullet fell to the bottom of the barrel smoothly, as if it was too loose. King Hanjiang instinctively realized that something was wrong, so he poured out the bullet again. He took the bullet gasket and wrapped it around the bullet, stuffing it tightly into the muzzle. Seeing the wrapped bullet stuck at the muzzle, he instantly remembered the bullet that was stuck at the bottom of the barrel. He took off the long pole and pushed the bullet to the bottom with force, then pressed the hammer and pulled the trigger. "Bang" a gunshot sounded and a wisp of green smoke came out of the muzzle! King Hanjiang suddenly realized that there was indeed a design similar to flint and steel in the gun, and the "click" sound was the sound of ignition! In just five minutes, a person who had never seen or used a musket had mastered the skills of using a flintlock! After trying several times in succession, he had completely mastered the use of this weapon and could even imagine the internal structure! He found that there was a requirement for the amount of powder in this weapon, which could not be too much or too little. Although its power is slightly inferior to that of a bow and arrow, it is simple and easy to make and does not require physical effort. An ordinary person with this weapon can also form a reliable combat force. This explains why the Jingjiang army was able to capture cities in a short period of time. If the entire army is equipped with such weapons, it would be equivalent to all members being archers! However, King Hanjiang also discovered the disadvantage of this weapon: the loading speed is too slow. In the same amount of time, archers can already shoot several arrows! "Is this Jingjiang's confidence? "King Hanjiang stared at the spear and murmured, "It is indeed a clever idea, but it is not enough to turn the tide of the war!" He has a million-man army, nearly five times the strength of the army, which is definitely not something that this weapon can make up for! And he has a lot of archers! "Immediately summon the generals of each camp to see me!" King Hanjiang shouted in a deep voice, "Immediately notify the navy fleet to go out and capture the holy city!" The accompanying eunuch asked in horror: "Your Majesty, are you going out in full force?" "All! I made it very clear that all the warships in the port will be dispatched! At that time, we will attack from both inside and outside and kill all the soldiers of Jingjiang who are encountered!" King Hanjiang was so angry that his fingers holding the spear were already white. Hongfeng Basin is a place they must pass through, and then besieging from all sides will be his best chance! Now that we already know the weapons used by Jingjiang, there is no need to shrink back! New and old grudges will be completely settled this time!
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"Your Majesty, Lord, the Red Peak Basin is ahead." Mod's voice echoed in the big tent, with a bit of solemnity, "I suggest that we should not advance rashly, but send more spies to go deeper to gather information first."

In the central army tent, under the dim light, Li Dexian, Lin Xiaofeng and Mo De sat around. Mo De was wearing a set of exquisite armor, with deep worry between his brows. He came to see Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng privately, hoping to persuade them not to rush to march.

Mod had been through many battles, but he was surprised by the fighting ability of Jingjiang's army after following them so far. The strength and tactical qualities they showed made Mod admire them. However, the Jingjiang army seemed to be dazzled by the continuous victories and was advancing into the enemy camp at the fastest speed.

This smooth progress made Maud wary. Halfway through the journey, his uneasiness grew stronger.

"Oh? General Mod, feel free to speak up if you have any opinion." Li Dexian glanced at Lin Xiaofeng, then turned to Mod, his eyes flashing with wisdom.

Maud pondered for a moment and spoke slowly: "Your Majesty, have you noticed that the towns we passed by were extremely poor, with only the elderly and the weak, but no young men. It is obvious that the other side has desperately conscripted all available men in order to raise military funds."

He paused and continued, "Based on this situation, not counting the personnel used to maintain the troops, their regular army is likely to be over a million. And we in Jingjiang only have 200,000 people now. Their military strength may be five times ours, or even more. If we set an ambush in the Hongfeng Basin, we will probably be in trouble."

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, looked at Mod and said, "General, do you know about the Hongfeng Basin?"

Maud shook his head. "I haven't been there, but I know that the Red Peak Basin has always been the focus of contention between the New Heart Church and the rebel forces. The church has won many victories here. The terrain is complex and easy to defend but difficult to attack."

Lin Xiaofeng nodded: "That's the intelligence we know. However, we are not afraid of their ambush. If they really dare to attack with a large army, we in Jingjiang will dare to fight them!"

Li Dexian also nodded in agreement, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

However, Mod pulled the corner of his mouth and showed a bitter smile. He had observed Lin Xiaofeng for a long time and felt that he was like a young man who had just started out and lacked rich combat experience. Li Dexian was completely different. Whether he led the troops or organized the army, he seemed very methodical.

Maud couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being rude. But I must emphasize again that the other side may have a million troops! Do you know what a million troops means?"

Li Dexian scratched his face and looked at Lin Xiaofeng: "A million troops... I know."

Lin Xiaofeng also scratched his head: "Yes, a million troops. Then what?"

Maud was speechless when he saw the two men's nonchalant attitude. He couldn't help but raise his voice: "That's a million-strong army! Regular troops! Such a powerful force has never appeared on this land! Jingjiang's hot weapons are indeed powerful, but the gap in military strength is too big! We can't win in a head-on confrontation!" (End of this chapter)