webnovelfull Chapter 494: Dramatic Breaking of the City
Chapter 494: Dramatic Breaking of the City
Lin Feng immediately gave the order: "Cross the river and capture the city."
The engineers of the engineering battalion quickly lifted the ladder and ran towards the moat.
No one was in charge of the city anymore, so the engineers lifted the ladders and successfully placed them on both sides.
The soldiers behind him crossed the moat using ladders.
A soldier stepped forward and cut the chains of the drawbridge.
The drawbridge dropped, and the battering ram was pushed across it toward the city gate.
Hu Jincai came up to Lin Feng with a flushed face.
"Boss, my spell is surprisingly effective. Can you let me use it again next time?"
He acted like a big shot in front of everyone and was very excited in his heart.
Lin Feng waved his hand and said: "Attack, break the city first and then think about other things."
The leaders immediately issued orders, followed the battering ram across the drawbridge, and waited for the city gate to be broken.
There was no one defending, and the two city gates inside the city gate were finally broken after being hit more than ten times.
The Zhenxi Army then filed in.
The city of Dingyuan was captured dramatically by the Zhenxi Army.
The prefect Lu Ming and two leaders of the Black Scarf Society were on the city gate tower when they were unfortunately blown to pieces by thunder.
Most of the troops in Dingyuan Prefecture were ordinary people who just followed orders.
After the Zhenxi Army captured several generals of the Fu Army, the others were immediately selectively incorporated.
The black scarf members are easy to identify and are all taken down.
Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy.
The dispute in the city was quickly quelled, and all members of the Black Scarf Society were gathered in the square and detained.
These captives were to be sent to Yinzhou, Xixia, where several newly developed mines were in great need of labor.
Lin Feng had also made preparations for the management of the provincial capital.
While Wen Cheng was in Qingshui, he had already started the imperial examinations according to Lin Feng's request.
Gathered a lot of talents.
Regarding Dingyuan Prefecture, Lin Feng ordered the transfer of Gu Huaisheng, the magistrate of Bin County, to take up the post in Dingyuan Prefecture immediately.
Peng Bin, the Weiyuan County Magistrate, entered Dingyuan Prefecture and garrisoned there with 5,000 prefectural troops.
The 30,000-strong Zhenxi Army rested in Dingyuan for a day and then continued their march south.
In the Tiezhen Imperial City, Wanyan Qingtian received an imperial edict, which ordered him to rush to Baruxishi City within five days to negotiate with Lin Feng.
Wanyan Qingtian was worried because he had heard that Wanyan Nahe, a member of the Tiezhen royal family and the golden-armored warrior, was still digging at the Yinzhou canal construction site.
Facing the powerful Lin Feng, if the negotiation fails, will he also become a prisoner?
Wanyan Qingtian walked all the way home, thinking hard about countermeasures.
Suddenly, he remembered Silver Armor Windihan, who had recommended a great clan member to him.
It seems that his name is Song Yi, and he is a senior general of the Zhenxi Border Army.
They had colluded with Wendyhan earlier, and Princess Nalan of the Kuro tribe was invited to Zhenxi by them at their expense.
This man had a grudge against Lin Feng. As Lin Feng's power in Zhenxi grew, he was forced to lead 3,000 border troops and surrender to Wendihan.
The more enemies we are, the more we understand each other.
The 3,000 border troops brought by Song Yi had all been disbanded and sold as slaves to civilians along the way, and Song Yi was also sent to Wendihan's home.
Later, Wanyan Wuji put the blame for the defeat on Wendihan, so Wendihan's home in Tiezhen Imperial City was confiscated.
I'm afraid his servants were also sold into slavery.
As for a member of the royal family, it was very easy for Wanyan Qingtian to find someone in the imperial city.
He immediately sent people to look for Song Yi.
Within half a day, Song Yi was found and taken to Wanyan Qingtian's home.
Originally, Song Yi was treated well in Wendihan's home and did not have to do slave work.
But the good times didn't last long. When the Wendihan incident came to light, Song Yi was publicly auctioned off to a wealthy man from the Tiezhen clan.
After suffering so much, he thought about running away. With his martial arts skills, he would definitely be able to escape.
However, he was in the Tiezhen tribe and was a prominent figure, which made it difficult for him to move forward.
He had no choice but to stay in Zhenxi as he had nowhere else to go and had to endure the hardship of living under someone else's roof.
Song Yi knew Wanyan Qingtian, but she just couldn't believe that he would be treated well.
Looking at Song Yi, who used to be quite handsome, he has now become a skinny, hunchbacked old man.
Wanyan Qingtian also sighed that this large group of slaves were indeed not as good as a dog in the Tiezhen tribe.
"Come, take off his chains and find him some clothes to wear."
In order to prevent slaves from escaping, the owners would usually lock their hands and feet to prevent them from running.
A servant came over and took off the chains on Song Yi.
Someone else brought a gray robe and covered Song Yi with it.
Wanyan Qingtian saw Song Yi still standing there with his head bowed, so he asked gently.
"Are you hungry? How about getting something to eat?"
Song Yi looked at Wanyan Qingtian with a dazed look, puzzled, not knowing what tricks he was going to play.
Wanyan Qingtian waved his hand and asked someone to bring food so that Song Yi could eat without worry.
Looking at Song Yi's wolfing down of food, I wonder how long she had been hungry.
Finally, Song Yi ate his meal and drank some water, and seemed to feel a little better.
"General Song, do you still remember me?"
Song Yi bowed and said, "Wanyan Qingtian, Lord General Manager."
His voice was hoarse and unpleasant, but still understandable.
"Okay, do you still remember Lin Feng?"
Hearing the name Lin Feng, Song Yi's somewhat dull eyes immediately revealed immense hatred.
All the suffering he is going through now is caused by this person, how can he forget it?
Wanyan Qingtian nodded with satisfaction.
"Lin Feng's Qingshui Army has already reached the city of Baruxisi. I wonder if General Song has any good plan?"
Song Yi came all the way from the west of the town, so of course he remembered this city.
He was extremely shocked. This Lin Feng was indeed a genius. Not only did he defeat the Tiezhen army, but he also invaded the Tiezhen territory.
"Master General, mobilize the Tiezhen cavalry to destroy him."
"My Tiezhen army has been defeated by him twice. This time, the emperor has decided to negotiate peace with Lin Feng. I wonder what Lin Feng's preferences are?"
Song Yi was very smart and immediately understood the current situation.
I am now useful again.
"Lin Feng is a man of lust and greed, with no bottom line, a cruel heart, a bloodthirsty and brutal rage..."
Wanyan Qingtian raised his hand to stop Song Yi from speaking further.
"Alas, Song Yi, don't bring in personal feelings. I need facts."
"Master, what I said is the truth."
"Hmph, but do you want to continue living your life as a slave?"
Song Yi suddenly trembled all over. Thinking about the past days made him shudder.
Wanyan Qingtian was very satisfied with Song Yi's performance and a smile appeared on his face.
“Song Yi, as long as you are obedient, just stay by my side and you will not suffer any more.”
Song Yi immediately bowed with a look of gratitude.
"Sir, please give me your orders, Song Yi will obey them."
"Okay, go down and think carefully about how to stop Lin Feng from moving further west."
"Yes, Master General."
Wanyan Qingtian arranged accommodation for Song Yi and treated him like a servant in his own family.
After two days of rest, the 30,000 Zhenxi troops set out from Dingyuan Prefecture and marched forward.
From Dingyuan Prefecture heading south, the road to Beijing is divided into two directions, Sanjiang Prefecture on the right and Shanglin Prefecture on the left.
The 20,000 troops that King Fu transferred from the Kyoto army, plus the 10,000 Black Turban Army, were marching rapidly.
We have passed Tianzhi Prefecture and are heading straight for Shanglin Prefecture.