Chapter 1412 - 337: Advancement (Part 3)

Chapter 1412: Chapter 337: Advancement (Part 3)

The knights in the rear dismounted immediately and charged forward.

...

Unbelievably,

it really happened!

At this moment, Li Fusheng felt as if he had tasted a mouthful of star anise.

The city that he had struggled to capture for so many days was now within reach with such a simple and straightforward method?

Fortunately, Li Fusheng didn’t hesitate in the slightest and immediately gave the order, shouting:

"Send the order, press on, press on, press on!!!"

As long as the city gate couldn’t be closed, as long as that city gate could be opened, the city would be theirs.

Therefore, there’s no need to proceed cautiously anymore; losing some troops to the archers on the city walls during the attack is an acceptable loss and, to put it bluntly, a worthwhile trade!

Heaven knows how many more would die if this dragged on!

Lord Zheng still stood there, watching Fanli’s might and bravery, but he still found it somewhat unreal.

How could such a simple-minded fellow suddenly become so formidable?

Whether it was insight into the enemy’s psychology or decisiveness in seizing the moment, both were executed perfectly!

However,

Why were the Chu people so impulsive?

......

Actually, it wasn’t that the Chu people were impulsive.

It’s because there were three forces inside West Mountain Fort. Less than ten thousand royal guards and two noble families’ private soldiers.

The commander of these royal guards was surnamed Shi.

He was the third son of Shi Yuantang.

The two noble families’ private soldiers were from the Great Chu’s Fong Family and the Great Chu’s Zhou Family.

The commander for the Fong Family, Fong Yuanyang, was Shi Yuantang’s son-in-law.

The commander for the Zhou Family, Zhou Huaizong, had lost a fight for family status with his brother in his early years and was taken in by Shi Yuantang. Later, with the Shi family’s help, he regained his footing. After the Zhou family was implicated, Zhou Huaizong returned to support the Zhou family and was seen by outsiders as an adopted son of Shi Yuantang.

It just so happens that,

inside the city, there was a son of a Zhuguai, a son-in-law of a Zhuguai, and an adopted son of a Zhuguai.

If Shi Yuantang were just an empty name, they might consider the bigger picture.

But Shi Yuantang was strict in family governance and cared deeply for the younger generation, truly a kind father.

So,

when they saw Fanli using Shi Yuantang’s body as a puppet show for a yangko, how could they stand it?

They didn’t dispatch the army; just sending a small cavalry to retrieve it was already extremely restrained.

This cavalry, whether they succeeded or not, would not take further extreme measures.

After all,

defending the city was the most important.

Moreover, the Yan people hadn’t begun their assault, and Fanli was strategically positioned between the city wall and the Yan army, hence the gamble. Whether successful or not, they sought peace of mind.

Overlooked details aren’t concerning; Prince Jingnan once told Zheng Fan that pursuing a flawless strategy was impossible, and often, even if there were oversights, the enemy might not exploit them.

Nevertheless,

this time,

Fanli, in an extraordinary performance, seized the opportunity!

The Yan Army began a frenzied all-out attack.

Previously, in sieges, they might attack four or three sides of the walls simultaneously, with one as the main assault and others as feints. This time, other areas were all feints, banking on breaking through the city gate for a decisive victory!

Li Fusheng’s excitement made his face turn red.

If not for the previous warning from Prince Jingnan to keep him from leading charges, he might have drawn his sword and dashed off the platform, shouting all the way.

After all, Brother Zheng was there, able to assist in command.

Moreover,

Li Fusheng turned his head to glance at Zheng Fan once more,

He had frequently glanced at Zheng Fan today, even though Zheng Fan stood right beside him, he still couldn’t help but look.

In the past,

when the Earl of North Border spoke of Zheng Fan,

he thought this young man named Zheng Fan must be clever, otherwise, he wouldn’t have earned the favor of their Lord.

During their first encounter outside Yin City in the military camp,

he found Zheng Fan to be an interesting person.

Upon heading south to Qian State,

he realized Zheng Fan was indeed a talent, worth winning over!

Later on,

this young man rose step by step; although they were both generals now, Zheng Fan could easily overshadow him in rank.

But this time,

in front of him,

practically and tangibly,

he had witnessed an unexpected breakthrough!

As Li Fusheng looked at Zheng Fan again,

he vaguely felt,

as if he were gazing at Tian Wujing.

Indeed,

Prince Jingnan’s approach was correct.

Why bother with subtle influence and cordiality with such a person?

He should be arrogant and proud,

So much so that when he dismissed others, everyone found it justified!

Below,

The Yan Army troops advanced under their commanders’ orders. As they passed the high platform, they couldn’t help but look up at the figure in the golden armor, shining under the early morning sun.

Earlier dissatisfaction, frustration, and unhappiness had all vanished.

Their commanders continued to sigh:

"Direct Thief,"

"This truly is divine!"

And Zheng Fan, already seen as a divine being, continued to stand quietly, letting the sunlight create a halo effect around him.

......

Below, Xue Three, who was directing the laborers and auxiliary troops in operating and tuning the catapults, jumped onto one to gaze ahead.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, damn, that oaf must have been pretending all this time!"

Indeed,

Last night, Xue Three sent word back to East Mountain Fort.

One message was: My lord was appointed by Prince Jingnan to lead the attack on West Mountain Fort.

Another message,

was added by Xue Three,

As a joke to fool some people, he added,

"After the battle at East Mountain Fort, my lord had an epiphany amidst the fight, further enlightened by Prince Jingnan, and has leveled up!"

And now,

as the Yan Army’s large-scale siege commenced,

The stalemate at the city gate intensified to a brutal climax.

Above, Chu soldiers frequently shot arrows, dropped stones, and poured hot oil;

In the midst of the gate, spears kept thrusting, and crossbows kept firing.

But led by Fanli, the Yan soldier continued heroically pressing the gate.

Some leapt into combat while others pushed the gate from the outside.

While pushing,

the soldiers used to chant:

"One, two!"

"One, two!"

"One, two!"

They shouted in unison, exerting force together.

But with Fanli’s loud voice and his earlier display as a contemporary brave general, the chant gradually changed, aligning with Fanli’s rhythm, chanting:

"Up-grade!"

"Up-grade!"

"Up-grade!"

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