Chapter 873: Defense of the City
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The reason why Song Jinghuan looked down on this black iron bow was because she was too young and subconsciously disliked big weapons. Shen Yijia didn’t expose her.
The matching arrows were made of black iron. There were a total of twelve of them.
After stringing the bow, Shen Yijia picked up an arrow. She pulled it back and shot it at the target outside the door.
Her aim was not accurate enough to hit the bull’s eye, but the arrow was too fast. The huge force cut off the target and the entire arrowhead stabbed firmly into the opposite wall. The tail of the arrow trembled violently and buzzed.
Song Jinghuan’s mouth fell open in shock. After a long time, she found her voice and stammered, “Yes, the bow does seem a little handsome.”
If the black iron bow that was loaded with strings had finally regained its functionality, then Shen Yijia’s move had injected its soul into it, allowing it to finally have its own mission.
Shen Yijia pulled the arrow out and looked at the deep hole left in the wall. Then, she looked at the intact arrow. The more she looked at it, the more satisfied she was.
“Can I take this bow away?” No matter how much she liked it, she did not forget that this belonged to someone else.
Uncle Ming was even more excited than Song Jinghuan. His eyes turned red as he said, “General Gao once said that whoever can pick up this bow belongs to this bow. Of course, Madam can take it away.”
They only needed to pick up the bow, being able to shoot with it was not a requirement.
Song Jinghuan caught the main point. “So no one has ever picked up this bow?”
Uncle Ming stiffened. “Does it count if two people carry it?”
Song Jinghuan was speechless. So two people had to carry this bow when using it? Thinking about that scene...
“Sister-in-law, you’re amazing.” She turned into a fan again and looked at Shen Yijia with stars in her eyes.
Shen Yijia puffed out her chest and asked, “This arrow can shoot far, right?”
Song Jinghuan was stunned and didn’t react to her question.
However, there was no doubt that it could definitely shoot far.
Shen Yijia tilted her head and asked again, “Who do you want to kill the most in the Wu Kingdom’s army?”
“Of course it’s Han Tong.”
Shen Yijia nodded. She did not know Han Tong, but since he was famous, he must not be an ordinary person.
How could she have known that not only was Han Tong not an ordinary person, but he was also a fierce general under Yan Guangmao? He was also the one who had commanded the army to attack the city this month.
However, as the commanding general, he had always hidden behind the army and was heavily protected by his personal guards. It was impossible for anyone to approach him, let alone kill him.
“Alright, I’ll use Han Tong’s blood to start your career, Little Chenchen.” Shen Yijia carried her bow and walked out.
Song Jinghuan quickly chased after her. “Who’s Little Chenchen?”
Shen Yijia wiped the bow in her arms with her sleeve. “I just gave this bow a name. It sounds good, right?”
Song Jinghuan was speechless. nove/Lb)1n
She glanced at the black iron bow and inexplicably felt resistance from it.
Fortunately, it couldn’t speak. Otherwise, Song Jinghuan suspected that it would scream at the top of its lungs and want to go back to the furnace to be rebuilt.
The two of them left the east courtyard.
Without even looking at the three pieces of black gunpowder on the ground, You Yi fell silent. “Miss, have you forgotten why you’re here? And kid, have you forgotten the mission Young Master gave you?”
Glancing at Uncle Ming, who was staring at the courtyard door, he said indifferently, “Watch these three balls.”
With that, he used his qinggong and followed.
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At first, the black gunpowder that was thrown into the city was like an opening gambit. This time, they were not in a hurry to attack like before.
A burly general rode to the front of the group and looked up at the blurry figures on the city gate tower.
“People on the city wall, listen up. Our princess died in the palace of Great Xia. We only want to avenge her. As long as you open the city gate and surrender, we can spare you. We can also let you join our Wu Kingdom’s army and promote you to nobles in the future.”
“Open the city gate. We won’t kill those who surrender!”
“Open the city gate. We won’t kill those who surrender!”
“Open the city gate. We won’t kill those who surrender!”
The 100,000-strong army repeated these words in unison. Their voices pierced through the clouds and echoed in everyone’s ears in the city.
Xiao Qirui frowned and looked at the person below. He introduced him to Song Jingchen. “That’s Song Zhong.”
Apart from the Ghost-Faced General, Yan Guangmao had three other ferocious generals under him in the Wu Kingdom. They were Han Tong, who was good at arranging troops, sharpshooter Song Zhong, and Bu Ren, who was born with divine strength.
Song Zhong raised his hand, and the soldiers behind him immediately fell silent.
“You don’t have to doubt the authenticity of my words. His Majesty is Lord Xian of Great Xia. He has half of the blood of Great Xia in his body. Our Wu Kingdom and Great Xia should become one.”
For more than a month, the morale of the soldiers at Nanling Pass had already plummeted because they had been passively defending. Coupled with their fear of the black gunpowder in the hands of the Wu Kingdom’s army, many people wavered when they heard Song Zhong’s words.
However, this was not enough. Song Zhong’s next words hit the nail on the head.
“Don’t forget how General Gao died back then. He clearly had outstanding military achievements, but his entire family died tragically because of your emperor’s suspicious nature. Is such an imperial court really worthy of your loyalty?”
Most of the soldiers at Nanling Pass were brought to the battlefield by General Gao back then. When they heard this, everyone even began to whisper.
“Everyone.” Song Jingchen raised his voice. “I’m Song Jingchen, Song Kunhong’s grandson.”
He had only arrived at Nanling Pass last night. Before he could go to the military camp today, he received news that the Wu Kingdom’s army was approaching the city and came here directly. Therefore, this was the first time most people had seen him.
They were curious about the newly arrived general in Nanling Pass, but he did not know who he was.
Hearing his self-introduction, everyone fell silent.
Everyone was naturally familiar with Old Master Song’s name. At the same time, everyone remembered that Old Master Song had died because of Emperor Chong’an’s suspicious nature.
“His Majesty asked me to come to Nanling Pass this time to protect the territory of Great Xia with everyone. Secondly, he wants to investigate the case from back then. Although he’s still young, he’s definitely not an intolerant monarch. On the contrary, he won’t let any contributing minister be wronged.”
Since it was a reopening of the investigation, it meant that they had to overturn General Gao’s case.
“General Gao has been upright and unyielding his entire life. He’s gone, but as long as you’re around, his soul will still be around. If you listen to the enemy’s instigation and open the door below today, it’s equivalent to confirming General Gao’s crime. Do you want him to be humiliated and die with the eternal infamy of colluding with the enemy?”
He looked at Song Zhonz below and continued, “The bandits have written a pardon letter. Do you really think they will treat you equally? Moreover, you have to know that we’re not standing here for the royal family, but for the families behind us. In order to prevent them from suffering from the flames of war and let them live in peace, we have to fight..”
