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

The artillerymen on the city wall only then noticed the unusual movement below. They waved their weapons in panic, and dozens of soldiers rushed to reinforce with swords. Seeing this, Xie Hongxin hurriedly kicked Li Pan's foot and made him fall to the ground and wail in pain. Then, he took out a few black bullets from his coat again and threw them at the pursuers. The green smoke spread again, completely blocking the soldiers' vision. They could only cover their mouths and noses and move forward blindly.

Xie Hongxin took the opportunity to pick up the limp Li Pan and tried to use a rope to climb over the city wall and escape. However, the city wall was so high that the rope in his hand was obviously not long enough. At this critical moment, he was quick-witted and took off his coat and pulled down Li Pan's pants to quickly connect the two. But even so, the length was still not enough to climb over the city wall.

At this time, the green smoke gradually dissipated, and the soldiers on the city wall were already close. Xie Hongxin had no time to hesitate, he rushed into the remaining smoke with a knife, ready to fight to the death.

The soldiers of the Jingjiang army were stunned by this scene. They stared at the green smoke above the city wall and the bodies of soldiers falling from the city wall from time to time. At this thrilling moment, suddenly a strong figure jumped out of the smoke carrying Li Pan and quickly descended along the simple rope made of a coat and trousers.

After landing, he carried Li Pan, who was not sure whether he was dead or unconscious, and ran towards the front of the Jingjiang army. The soldiers were terrified and respectful when they saw this scene, but Lin Xiaofeng recognized Xie Hongxin from this figure. He was ecstatic and ordered the soldiers to go and meet this brave soldier.

When Xie Hongxin returned to the formation, he quickly took off his mask and clothes to remove the possible poison powder. Lin Xiaofeng asked him about the whole incident in surprise, and Xie Hongxin truthfully narrated his adventure and the feat of successfully rescuing Li Pan.

At this time, the Italian artillery had already broken through the city gate. Amid the thunderous shouts, the Jingjiang army poured into the city like a tide and began a new journey. However, Lin Xiaofeng looked at this scene and didn't know whether to be happy or sad. He stared at Xie Hongxin angrily and said, "You went to declare war, but you took down the city gate. What's going on? Hurry up and find some clothes to put on, don't embarrass yourself again!" Although his tone was stern, it was difficult to hide the joy and pride in his heart.

Li Dexian stood quietly at the city gate, his face calm, his eyes as deep as the night sky, staring at the army surging like a tide. His eyes flashed with determination and resoluteness, as if they were an unshakable mountain. The artillery vehicles rattled ahead to clear the way, followed closely by thousands of galloping horses, stirring up a cloud of dust, and the momentum was like a siphon sucking the sky, shocking people's hearts.

The generals and soldiers in the city were alarmed by the mighty noise. They rushed to the city gate from all directions as if a hornet's nest had been poked. However, with so many people and horses, the narrow streets seemed even more crowded. The power of the cannon was infinitely magnified at this moment. The deafening sound of the cannon echoed in the air, carrying the power of destruction.

Under the cover of artillery fire, the enemy troops fell down like wheat being cut down. But an even more shocking scene appeared. The Jingjiang troops did not occupy the streets as usual, but climbed up the city wall directly with agility. Their movements were swift and coordinated, like a group of well-trained monkeys.

Above the city gate, the city wall had been occupied by the Jing army without anyone noticing. The soldiers who tried to defend were knocked to the ground by the poisonous gas before they could react. The Jingjiang army trampled over them, advancing like a broken bamboo.

Seeing the situation was not good, the commanders of the various camps hurriedly ordered their soldiers to seize the city defense cannons and turn the black muzzles toward the city. Others, armed with flintlock rifles, quickly occupied other positions on the city wall. Throughout the process, their actions were orderly, showing their high military accomplishments.

The Jingjiang Army occupied a key position from the beginning, and the situation was extremely favorable for them. Their siege was as smooth as flowing water, as if everything was under their control.

Generals like Mod outside the city were already shocked. They watched the Jingjiang army attack the city with overwhelming force, and their hearts were filled with fear and helplessness. Many people were trembling on the spot, as if they were shocked by this powerful offensive.

In an instant, the war had changed dramatically. Originally, both sides said goodbye politely, thinking that the Jingjiang people would launch an attack step by step. However, as soon as the Jingjiang people entered the city, the situation changed immediately! They were like a tiger descending from the mountain, unstoppable.

Suddenly, a strong man broke out of the city, and his figure jumped down from the city wall like lightning. Shockingly, he also held a person captive! Judging from the man's clothes and temperament, he looked like the main general of the opposite side! This scene made everyone stunned and couldn't believe their eyes.

This battle was extraordinary, like a mythical story being played out in reality. The fact that the strong man broke through the city defense alone was shocking enough, but what happened next was even more jaw-dropping. The Marquis of Jianye seemed to be dissatisfied with the strong man's performance and actually reprimanded him in person. This harsh style and efficient action made people look at the people of Jingjiang with new eyes.

Mod and the other generals watched all this, their hearts filled with confusion and fear. They originally thought they knew the people of Jingjiang well enough, but now it seems that they still underestimated the strength and cruelty of their opponents. These people cooperated skillfully, conquering cities and plundering territories as easily as taking something out of a bag, and they were not satisfied with this... This kind of opponent with both strength and ambition is really too scary...
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On the other hand, in a hidden corner far away from the battlefield, Luo Huajun and Xiang Xiehong hurried to where Lin Xiaofeng was. Xiang Xiehong held a pen and paper, and hurriedly wrote down this thrilling battle scene. He felt excited and a little worried: It was really exciting to record this unprecedented scene as soon as the battle started! But if these contents were printed in the newspaper, I'm afraid no one would believe it? The people might scold them for being clickbait and exaggerating...
But even so, he still wanted to record this thrilling battle, so that more people could understand the strength and style of the Jingjiang Army. Luo Huajun looked at Xiang Xiehong's focused and passionate look, and couldn't help but feel a little envious and jealous. He glanced at the flying knives and hidden weapons on his body, which were all the equipment he carefully prepared! But now, in such a fierce battle, these small hidden weapons seemed a little insignificant...
"Old Xiang, do you think my weapons are outdated?" Luo Huajun asked in frustration. "The environment has changed now. What's the use of flying knives? Look at the new weapons used by Brother Biao and his men. A large number of enemies fall down with one strike..."

Xiang Xiehong stopped writing after hearing this, glanced at Luo Huajun's equipment, curled his lips and said, "Your weapons... are indeed a bit outdated. But don't be too discouraged! Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses! You are good at using hidden weapons, which is also a skill!"

"But...but I feel so useless..." Luo Huajun said dejectedly, "I wanted to show my skills in this battle! Now it seems that I have no chance..."

"Oh my! Don't say that! The battle has just begun! Maybe there will be more opportunities for you to show your skills later!" Xiang Xiehong comforted, "Besides, I think your hidden weapon skills are still very powerful! It's just that the environment has changed and you need to adapt."

The two were chatting when they suddenly heard a commotion in the distance. They looked up and saw a group of soldiers escorting a captured general towards them. The man's clothing and temperament were obviously not that of an ordinary person. Could it be that... this was the opposing commander?

Lin Xiaofeng also squatted on the ground and untied the knot behind Li Pan's head. His technique was skillful and gentle, as if he was solving a complex puzzle. Li Pan was still unconscious, with a painful and distorted expression on his face. It was obvious that he had suffered a lot in the previous battle.

Lin Xiaofeng turned his head to look at Xie Hongxin beside him and asked, "You said someone on the city wall called him His Highness?"

"Yes," Xie Hongxin replied, "He also called himself this palace. He also said that he wanted to give this city to us, hoping that we would underestimate the enemy and then destroy us in one fell swoop."

Lin Xiaofeng was overjoyed when he heard this: "He really said that?!"

"I heard it clearly, and he told it again in detail before he tried to kill me." Xie Hongxin said affirmatively.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the unconscious Li Pan with a strange expression. Is this kid a little silly? He actually said so much key information at the critical moment. God really helped me! However, the King of Hanjiang actually wanted to use the strategy of luring the enemy deep into his territory... This is really an unexpected gain!

He lifted Li Pan's robe to cover his face, then pinched his nostrils with one hand and covered his ears with the other. After a while, Li Pan woke up slowly with a cough. He just woke up and his mind was still confused. He groaned, "Where is this..."

Lin Xiaofeng turned his head towards the city gate, letting him look at the broken city gate and the soldiers on the top of the city who had changed into uniforms. Li Pan was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and woke up instantly! He stared at the scene in front of him with wide eyes, as if he couldn't believe his eyes. He even forgot the severe pain in his hands and legs, and just stared blankly ahead.

"Your city has now been occupied by us, Jingjiang," Lin Xiaofeng's voice sounded from behind him, "You are now a prisoner of us, Jingjiang. I ask questions and you answer them."

Li Pan's hair stood up! He tried to stand up and run away, but his finger bones were broken and he rolled on the ground in pain. Lin Xiaofeng took the opportunity to ask, "What's your name?"

"Li... Li Pan!" Li Pan replied in a trembling voice, "Don't kill me, don't kill me! I am the prince, we can discuss it!" His heart was filled with panic and helplessness. At this moment, he no longer cared about the dignity and face of the prince and only wanted to save his own life.

Lin Xiaofeng asked seriously: "Do you want to lure the enemy deep into our territory and then destroy our army in one fell swoop?" This is a key question. If they can get a positive answer, then they will be able to understand King Hanjiang's strategic intentions and plans more clearly.

"Yes... yes..." Li Pan held his broken hand and answered with tears in pain, "We originally wanted to let you underestimate the enemy and sneak into our territory, and then use the favorable terrain and heavy troops to destroy you in one fell swoop... But now the plan has failed... Please don't kill me..." His voice was trembling and weak, and he was obviously exhausted by pain and fear.

After getting the answer he wanted, Lin Xiaofeng nodded to show his satisfaction: "Very good, you are very honest, I am relieved." Then he turned to the soldier next to him and said, "Come here!" Two Jinyiwei immediately stepped forward and waited for orders, "Take him away and keep him under strict guard! Remember to leave him alive!" After receiving the order, the Jinyiwei quickly escorted Li Pan away. At this moment, Li Ping was completely dominated by fear. He left the battlefield trembling under the escort of the Jinyiwei. He knew that he had failed completely. Not only did he lose the city and the army, but he also became a prisoner of the enemy... This was undoubtedly a huge blow and humiliation for a prince who was once high and mighty... But at this moment he could no longer care about these, and just wanted to survive...
Lin Xiaofeng looked up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. On the city wall, there was a particularly tight defense, and the soldiers were on full alert, with their guns flashing coldly. That must be where Li Dexian was. As the commander-in-chief, he knew the art of war very well, and would not easily get involved in danger until the critical moment. He would only supervise the battle in a safe area to ensure the stability of the battle.

Seeing this scene, Lin Xiaofeng felt relieved. He turned to the Jinyiwei beside him and said, "Carry the body and follow me to see the emperor." His voice was firm and decisive, revealing an unquestionable majesty. Upon hearing this, the Jinyiwei immediately took action and carefully lifted the body beside them.

Lin Xiaofeng pointed at Xie Hongxin next to him and said, "Xie Hongxin, come with me and report the situation to His Majesty." Xie Hongxin nodded in agreement. There was a firm light in his eyes, as if he was ready to face the next challenge at any time.

However, just as they were about to leave, Mod strode in with a group of generals and translators. Their arrival broke the originally peaceful atmosphere and also brought new challenges and opportunities.

"My lord, the war is in full swing. Is there anything important that requires you to leave the battlefield?" Mod asked puzzledly, his eyes full of respect and trust for Lin Xiaofeng.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and explained: "There is an important matter that needs to be reported to the emperor. You continue to hold your position and wait for my order."

All the generals nodded in obedience, while Maud scratched his head and said awkwardly: "My Lord, can we ask your guard to describe the situation on the city? If possible, we would like to invite him to our country to help train the troops."

Lin Xiaofeng looked embarrassed. He glanced at Xie Hongxin beside him, only to see that the latter just stared at everyone blankly, seemingly not very interested in this. However, Mod and others became even more excited. They believed that this was the true style of a strong man, not moved by money, but only focusing on his martial arts practice.

At this moment, a smiling man pushed through the crowd and squeezed in. He extended his right hand and greeted the generals enthusiastically: "Hello everyone, my name is Luo Huajun, I am Xie Hongxin's master, the martial arts champion! He is my disciple, you can ask me if you have any questions."

However, although the generals shook hands with Luo Huajun perfunctorily, they then tacitly pushed him aside and surrounded Xie Hongxin again. Luo Huajun, who was left out by the crowd, originally wanted to show off, but now he stood there like a dog that had lost its home, looking ashen. He felt unprecedented loneliness and frustration, as all the excitement and attention belonged to Xie Hongxin and he had nothing.

This world is so cruel that reality only looks at the actual results in front of us. Luo Huajun felt mixed emotions. His former glory has passed away. Now he is just a loser eliminated by the times. This huge gap is difficult for him to accept, but it also makes him more deeply aware of the cruelty of reality.

At the same time, another reporter who shared the same pain as Luo Huajun quietly walked up to him and whispered to comfort him: "Old Luo, forget it. We've all been through this, what are we arguing about? This is no longer the era we used to be." However, this sentence did not bring much comfort to Luo Huajun. He was still immersed in his own loss and frustration and could not extricate himself.

"Everyone stop arguing!" Lin Xiaofeng raised his hands and shouted. His voice was loud and firm, revealing a kind of majesty and power. "Now is not the time to argue! We have to report to His Majesty!" After that, he pulled Xie Hongxin and walked towards the city without looking back, leaving the generals standing there in a daze.

Li Dexian stood on the city wall with his hands behind his back. He observed the battle in the city. It was more of a one-sided crushing than a fierce battle. The backward equipment of the enemy army gave him a strange feeling. The gap between the two sides and the change in the form of war compared to the Jingjiang army was clearly displayed in front of him.

When Li Dexian was lost in thought, Lin Xiaofeng and Xie Hongxin hurried over. "Your Majesty, I have something important to report." Lin Xiaofeng's voice broke Li Dexian's thoughts. He pointed to the body of Li Pan next to him and said, "Is it because of this person?" "Yes, Your Majesty." Lin Xiaofeng replied, "His name is Li Pan, the eldest son of the King of Hanjiang. I have interrogated him and learned some information about the enemy army."

Li Dexian thought about it for a moment and nodded, saying, "I may have seen him when I went to the Hanjiang Palace to play when I was a child, but we didn't have much friendship. I thought he wasn't very smart at the time." Lin Xiaofeng continued, "They want to lure us out by showing weakness and then fight to the death." "Haha?" Li Dexian blinked in disbelief and laughed, "That's great! Turn the tables! Let them choose the terrain! This is simply hell without a door!"

However, Lin Xiaofeng reminded him, "Your Majesty, please be patient. King Hanjiang is a careful and patient man. He will not act rashly before he is sure of success. He is well aware of the power of firearms, so he will not attack rashly without sufficient confidence."

Li Dexian nodded thoughtfully after hearing this. He agreed with Lin Xiaofeng's opinion and began to think about how to deal with the next battle. Lin Xiaofeng continued to analyze: "Now we need to find a way to make Li Pan's body appear in the sight of King Hanjiang again. Only in this way will they believe that our plan has succeeded."

Li Dexian curled his lips and shook his head, "No...it will definitely be trampled if left there." He frowned, thought for a moment, and then continued, "Who would notice a corpse in such a chaotic situation? We need a safer method." Lin Xiaofeng also fell into deep thought after hearing this. He knew that this task was not easy to accomplish but it had to be completed.

At this moment, Li Dexian suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, don't we still have the Brotherhood? See if there are any Brotherhood members here and ask them to send the body over." Lin Xiaofeng was stunned after hearing this. He almost forgot about the existence of the Brotherhood. This organization has been secretly working for the court. If they can help, then this mission may be completed.

However, it was not difficult to find the members of the Brotherhood, but it took some skills to get them to deliver the bodies to the designated location. Lin Xiaofeng knew that this task was not easy, but he also understood that only this method could succeed. So he nodded in agreement and began to arrange the task.

At the same time, in order to confuse the enemy, they also decided to send two flintlock rifles. "Send rifles? What for?" Li Dexian asked puzzled. Lin Xiaofeng smiled and explained: "The King of Hanjiang is very suspicious. He will keep guessing our cards. We will give him a little bit of the details so that he won't lose sleep." Doing so can confuse the enemy and make them misjudge our strength, thus buying us more time and opportunities.

Li Dexian suddenly understood after hearing this. He patted Lin Xiaofeng on the shoulder and exclaimed: "You are really a genius! This way we can better control the situation." The two smiled at each other and continued to engage in intense battles. In the next period of time, they will face more severe challenges, but they also firmly believe that as long as they unite as one, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve the final victory. After two days of fierce battles, the main force of the enemy has fled from other city gates in the artillery fire and gunpowder smoke. Although our army only annihilated a small part of the enemy, it also captured a number of prisoners, which is a small gain. Jingjiang City, this city that has experienced war, was finally easily captured by us.

However, the joy of victory was diluted by the tragic situation in the city. The traces of war can be seen everywhere in the city. The raging of cannons and muskets caused serious damage to the buildings and streets of Jingjiang, leaving it in a mess.

General Li Dexian was busy organizing his troops in the city, his figure shuttled between the ruins, his face full of determination. Lin Xiaofeng was handling other urgent matters on the side. The two had a clear division of labor and cooperated well.

As the enemy retreated, their attention gradually turned to the people in the city. For them, how to deal with these people was far more important than winning a battle. Because only by winning the hearts of the people can they win the real victory.

Lin Xiaofeng did not give an impassioned speech in front of the people, but chose a more practical action. In order to prevent the people from panicking and causing chaos, he ordered a considerable number of people to gather in the square in the city.

The people in the square looked haggard and depressed. They seemed to have been squeezed to the extreme by life. Even though they were driven here, there was not much emotion in their eyes. The torture of life was far more heartbreaking than the cruelty of war.

General Mod and others came to the square at Lin Xiaofeng's invitation. They looked at the scene in front of them with unbelievable expressions on their faces. They could not imagine that under the rule of the old church, the people actually lived such a difficult life. The city seemed to have become a purgatory on earth.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the people in front of him, feeling deeply moved. He turned to look at Mod and the others and said, "I wanted to tell everyone that Jingjiang has no hostility towards civilians, and hoped that they could live a normal life without panicking. But now it seems that if we don't intervene, they may not be able to survive at all."

His words were full of earnestness and worry. Maude and the others looked at everything in front of them, and their feelings were indescribable. They looked at Lin Xiaofeng, waiting for his next instruction.

Lin Xiaofeng made an unwelcome request to Mod and the others: "Can you please send people back to the country to collect food and fodder to help these people? No, please collect more, because there are more cities ahead, and the situation there may be worse than this city."

His words were full of determination. He promised to put the money for buying food into Jingjiang's account and would definitely pay it after the war without any delay. However, this amount was by no means a small sum. Mod and the others looked at each other with a hint of doubt and vigilance in their eyes.

They began to speculate on Jingjiang's intentions. Did they want to occupy the six dioceses? After all, with Jingjiang's current strength, it is entirely possible to win a head-on battle with the six dioceses. If the six dioceses were occupied, the Holy City would also fall into Jingjiang's hands. Add to that the port of Feka... Jingjiang's influence in the west would become unprecedentedly strong enough to threaten all countries.

Lin Xiaofeng saw their concerns and explained, "We are only doing this to help ordinary people, please don't worry too much. We in Jingjiang take the world as our responsibility and our goal is to uphold justice. Now these people are in danger and we have the ability but we can't just stand by and watch them die."

His words were full of justice and kindness, which moved people. He went on to say: "Although the interests between countries are the most important, the values ​​that we Jingjiang people uphold are our greatest interests. This is the core of uniting the country and the nation. Not helping someone in need is a betrayal of our values, which is absolutely not allowed in Jingjiang."

However, Mod still had some doubts: "If Jingjiang evacuates from here, no one will remember what you did, and it will not do you any good." Lin Xiaofeng smiled and responded: "That's not important. What's important is that we want to do this. If we do things just for rewards, then it's not the same thing, and it's also a betrayal of Jingjiang's values."

"I don't think Jingjiang will not get any benefit from this, and I don't think no one will remember our visit." He pointed at the hungry people and said, "They will remember everything. Although the pen of history is always in the hands of the court, the truth of history is in their hands. They will always remember everything we did."

At this time, Lin Xiaofeng has become a true hero in the eyes of everyone, a leader who not only cares about victory in the war, but also cares about the suffering of the people. His image has become increasingly tall in the eyes of everyone.

Mod and the others looked at Lin Xiaofeng in front of them, and their expressions gradually turned to admiration. They had never seen such a special general who did not care about real interests, but talked about values. The values ​​of Jingjiang they expounded were indeed touching. Justice and kindness are always right.

However, as military men, they were not easily controlled by emotions. Suddenly, a bearded general said, "Marquis Jianye, I suggest you stop interfering with these people and let them fend for themselves. We understand your kindness, but if every city is managed in this way, it will probably greatly slow down our march."

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the general who spoke, and a trace of firmness and determination flashed in his eyes. He understood that the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak still exists in this world, but he did not agree with this concept.

"The strong prey on the weak?" Lin Xiaofeng sneered, "This is just empty nonsense. Strength and weakness are not eternal. Today's strong may become weak tomorrow. The truly strong are always trembling with fear, worrying that they may become weak at any time. The metabolism of the world has never stopped. There are no eternal strong people, only constantly reborn strong people."

His words made everyone present fall into deep thought. Lin Xiaofeng continued: "Each of us may become a weak person. From my personal point of view, and from the perspective of Jingjiang's values, ignoring the weak is ignoring ourselves, and treating the weak well is treating our future selves well."

"Your Majesty has decided to save these people!" Lin Xiaofeng's voice was sonorous and powerful. "This matter will never be changed. If you are willing to cooperate with us Jingjiang, we welcome you. If you are not willing, it doesn't matter. After all, this is Jingjiang's choice!"

After hearing what Lin Xiaofeng said, Mo De couldn't help but applaud and said, "I really admire Jingjiang's demeanor. I am willing to help Jianye Hou collect food, but can I use the Fire Kirin to compensate for part of the cost of food and grass?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "Of course, we Jingjiang people always keep our word. As long as we work together to seek the well-being of these people, I believe that the future world will be a better place."

In the magnificent hall of Sangak Palace, King Hangang was alone, holding a report tightly in his hand. His brows were furrowed, and his deep eyes were flashing with heaviness and worry. He had read this report over and over again for several days, and the worry on his face was getting deeper and deeper, just like the thick night gradually covering the earth.

The lights in the palace flickered, illuminating the thoughtful face of the King of Hanjiang. The fall of Chucheng, although the offensive of Jingjiang was as he expected, the development of the war was far less optimistic than he imagined. His mood was like the sky outside the palace, covered with dark clouds, and thunderous wrath could erupt at any time.

He glanced out the window. It was already dark, and the moonlight was shining on the golden roof of the palace, flickering with a cold light. The King of Hanjiang was puzzled. Was there something wrong with the report? His heart was filled with confusion and anxiety, just like the lights in the palace, flickering.

Moreover, his son, the heir to the throne, Li Pan, is still missing. Whenever he thinks of this, his heart hurts like being stabbed by a needle. Li Pan is his pride and hope for the future. How could he suddenly disappear? Did he surrender to Jingjiang? No, this is impossible. He knows his son. Li Pan has the pride and dignity of a king and will never make such a choice.

King Hanjiang paced in the spacious hall, his footsteps echoing in the empty hall, just like his mood at the moment, chaotic and heavy. If there was no collusion between the inside and the outside, how could Chucheng fall so quickly? He thought of a possibility - could they have obtained some new weapons? This is possible, but what kind of weapons can break through a city in two days? His heart was full of doubts and uneasiness.

As the night deepened, the King of Han River became more and more awake, and these questions kept echoing in his mind. The content of the report was beyond his understanding, and he felt unprecedented pressure and challenge.

While he was thinking hard, a palace servant hurried into the hall, breaking the heavy silence. The palace servant reported: "The Jingjiang army has captured another city and is now resting. The scouts have set out for the Hongfeng Basin." This news was like a huge rock thrown into a lake, causing ripples.

The King of Hanjiang pondered for a moment, looked at the palace servant with sharp eyes and asked: "Is this news accurate? Did it come from the troops in Hongfeng Basin?" The enemy's speed of advance was beyond his expectation. Hongfeng Basin was a difficult place to defend and difficult to attack, and it was a good place to set an ambush. He had this plan in mind. But now seeing that the enemy's actions were so fast, he hesitated.

"It is absolutely true, Your Majesty." The palace servant replied in fear and trepidation, fearing that there might be any omissions.

"Is there any news about the prince?" King Hanjiang asked anxiously, his voice revealing deep concern.

"Your Majesty, there is no news about the Crown Prince yet." The palace servant answered carefully, fearing to touch the pain point of the King of Hanjiang. After that, he quietly withdrew, leaving the King of Hanjiang alone in the hall to ponder.

Prince Hanjiang picked up the report again and read it carefully word by word, hoping to find clues. Suddenly, a eunuch ran in in a panic, knelt on the ground, and reported in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, something...something big has happened!"

Prince Hanjiang stared at him with sharp eyes and asked in a cold tone: "What makes you so panicked?" He knew very well that something unusual must have happened to make this experienced eunuch lose his composure like this.

"The Prince... The Prince is back..." the eunuch said hesitantly, with beads of sweat on his forehead.

King Hanjiang suddenly raised his head, with a hint of surprise and expectation in his eyes: "Where is he? Bring him to see me!" His voice revealed unconcealable excitement.

However, the eunuch choked up and said, "Your Majesty... please go and see it yourself." His tone was filled with endless sadness and helplessness.

The King of Hanjiang walked out of the hall in a panic, followed closely by the eunuch. When they arrived at the entrance of the hall, the scene in front of them made the King of Hanjiang freeze in his tracks as if struck by lightning. There was a corpse lying on the ground, half of the face was rotten, and the clothes were torn. But the intact half of the face made the King of Hanjiang recognize it at a glance as his son Li Pan!
Grief and anger intertwined, and the King of Hanjiang was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses. He asked in a trembling voice, "Who sent him back?" His voice revealed endless grief and anger.

"They are members of the Brotherhood," the eunuch answered cautiously. "They said that after the people of Jingjiang entered the city, they found your highness's body on the street and took him out in the chaos. In addition, they also obtained a new type of weapon from Jingjiang, but they didn't know how to use it, so they presented it to your majesty."

The Prince of Hanjiang had no time to pursue these details. His eyes fell on the flintlock in the eunuch's hand. This gun was exquisite and complex, and different from any weapon he had seen before. He took the gun and sniffed it gently. A familiar smell of gunpowder hit his nose. This smell lifted his spirits and temporarily forgot the pain of losing his son.

After he ordered his men to carefully place Li Pan's body, he went to the backyard alone with the flintlock rifle. Now was not the time to be sentimental, he had to find out the power and usage of this weapon as soon as possible in order to formulate the next strategy.

After arriving at the backyard, the King of Hangang began to carefully fiddle with the flintlock rifle. He pulled the hammer and the trigger made a clicking sound. He opened the cloth bag and took out a bamboo tube and a cloth bag from it. The bamboo tube contained black gunpowder, and the cloth bag contained bullets and gaskets. He placed these things one by one in front of him and fell into deep thought.

After some thinking and practice, the King of Hanjiang finally understood how to use this weapon. It turned out that the clicking sound was the sound of the ignition design, and the gunpowder and projectiles were the source of the power of this weapon. He was excited to find that although the power of this weapon was slightly inferior to that of the bow and arrow, it was simple to make, easy to use, and effortless. Ordinary people could also easily master the method of use, which would undoubtedly greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the army.

However, the weapon's loading speed was too slow. In the same amount of time, the bow could already fire several arrows. The King of Hanjiang murmured to himself, "Is this where Jingjiang's confidence comes from?" He realized that although this weapon was cleverly designed, it was not enough to turn the tide of the battle. After all, he had a million troops, and a five-fold advantage in strength was enough for him to take the initiative in the next battle.

King Hanjiang raised his head and looked at the distant sky. He knew that the next battle would be more brutal and fierce. However, he also firmly believed that under his leadership, his army would be able to achieve the final victory. "Quickly summon the commanders of each camp to see me!" King Hanjiang ordered, "Immediately order the navy fleet to attack with all their strength and capture the holy city!"

The eunuch accompanying him asked in horror: "Your Majesty, are you going to send out the entire army to attack?"

"Yes!" Prince Hanjiang said firmly, "All troops should attack! I will take the Holy City in one fell swoop and avenge the prince!" His eyes flashed with determination, as if he had seen the dawn of victory. At the same time, he also planned to set up an ambush on the road that must be passed through the Hongfeng Basin and besiege from all sides in order to annihilate the main force of Jingjiang in one fell swoop. This would be the best time for him to turn the tide of the war. He was determined not to be timid anymore and to settle all the new and old grudges!
"Your Majesty, Lord Marquis, if we go any further, we will reach the Hongfeng Basin." Lu Xuanxin stood in the central military tent, her eyes flashing with caution and wisdom. She reminded Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng, "I think we can't act rashly. We should send more spies to explore the situation."

Lu Xuanxin was wearing armor, looking heroic and brave, with a firm and courageous look on her face. She looked around at the land ravaged by war and couldn't help but sigh. Having experienced countless battles, she knew that Jingjiang's military strength was strong enough to scare any enemy away. However, looking around at the surrounding countries, it seemed that no one could match it, which made her feel deeply worried.

At this moment, the sunlight shone through the gaps in the military tent onto her face, and the golden light made her eyes look even more determined. She looked at the mountains and barren land in the distance, as if telling the cruelty of war.

Li Dexian looked at Lu Xuanxin. He knew that the female general's battlefield experience and intuition were extremely valuable. He pondered for a moment, then asked, "Mo De, do you have any other strategies? Tell me."

Lu Xuanxin pondered for a moment, her eyes flashing with a sharp light: "Your Majesty, these towns you see are poor and only have the elderly, the weak and the disabled. This is because the enemy has already conscripted all the able-bodied people to fight. This shows that they have done everything they can to raise military funds."

She paused and continued, "From these circumstances, even without considering the need to maintain the troops, their regular army may exceed one million. And now we only have 200,000 troops in Jingjiang, and the enemy may have five times our number, or even more. If we set up an ambush in the Hongfeng Basin, it may be disadvantageous to us..." (End of this chapter)