The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

Granny Sun was known for her startling remarks.

Granny Sun's behavior is often difficult to judge according to common sense.

Moreover, since Granny Sun was from the City Lord's Mansion, she had a very good chance of infiltrating the Duke's residence to deliver information.

Could it be?

Both of them were breathing rapidly.

But before the two could ask any more questions, Granny Sun said frankly, "I am also a former member of the Demon Suppression Division."

"I was the one who delivered that letter to the Duke."

After a pause, Granny Sun sighed and, before Xu Xia and Yun Wanyi could fully process this information, said, "Take me to see the Duke!"

"There are some things I'd like to say to the Duke!"

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The atmosphere in the military camp, which had been cheerful, completely changed after Wu Xingzhou fled back in a disheveled state.

A somber atmosphere prevailed.

Wu Xingzhou knelt on the ground, carrying a bundle of thorns, and recounted the reasons for the defeat in this battle, especially Zhou Xiong's attitude towards Wan Qing.

It seems to be something they cherish very much.

However, when facing the enemy on the battlefield, he did not hesitate to order his entire army to fire arrows.

A barrage of arrows struck, and Wanqing was killed on the spot!

Having lost their support, they were relentlessly pursued by Zhou Xiong.

"Your Excellency, I am guilty, please punish me!"

Ren Tianye frowned slightly.

No punishment was imposed on Wu Xingzhou. After all, if there really had to be a scapegoat in this matter, it shouldn't be Wu Xingzhou.

Ren Tianye was simply shocked.

Quite shocking!

"This land of Yunjing is almost polluted into a wasteland by Liu Ruyan and her Tongxin Alliance, yet it can still produce someone like Zhou Xiong, who is pure and untainted?"

"Can……"

"That's really rare!"

Ren Tianye sighed, and a sense of excitement gradually arose in his heart.

The southward march had been so smooth that he had almost forgotten the fighting power of his 200,000-strong army. Of course, he hoped for minimal casualties in battle, but when it came to a real confrontation, Ren Tianye would definitely fight to the death.

He told Wu Xingzhou to stand up and said, "In that case, we need to change the way we take Pukou City. We should let Pukou City see the fighting power of our imperial army."

"On this trip, the Red-Clad Cannons were brought along in considerable numbers."

"Perfect for breaching the city!"

Wu Xingzhou nodded heavily and volunteered again, "Lord Duke, this time, please let me be at the forefront again."

Wu Xingzhou had thought it through clearly.

Pukou City also has red-coated cannons, which are quite powerful. Therefore, the next tough battle will undoubtedly be a clash between the two armies.

Those who rush to the front are bound to face numerous dangers.

The red-clad cannons are even more indiscriminate than swords and spears.

But Wu Xingzhou needs this opportunity!

Ren Tianye did not hesitate and said, "Alright, next, I will still order you to be the vanguard, concentrate the red cannons, and resolutely blast open a city wall."

"Once the city walls are breached, our guild will send men to attack through the gap."

"yes!"

Wu Xingzhou knelt down again, about to accept the order, when a voice suddenly came from outside the tent: "My lord, I'm afraid the walls of Pukou City cannot be easily breached by the power of the red-coated cannons!"

The curtain was lifted, and Xu Xia and Yun Wanyi, their faces filled with panic, walked in front, followed by the elderly but vigorous Granny Sun.

Granny Sun remained calm and composed, showing no sign of the fear one would expect after entering without permission. Instead, she said, "My lord, as far as I know, there is a miraculous substance in Pukou City and even Yunjing, called Gypsum!"

"It is bluish-gray in color and as fine as dust."

"It is made by mixing mountain spring water with crushed stones and gravel, and it can be shaped and paved in an instant."

"That thing is very unique. At first it is soft like mud, but after a few hours it slowly solidifies. It does not crack when exposed to the sun, nor does it become brittle when exposed to rain."

"What's even more terrifying is that after many days it becomes harder than bluestone, impossible to hammer or cut with a knife, far surpassing the old glutinous rice mortar and the three-in-one soil."

"And Zhou Xiong, the garrison commander of Pukou City, used this to replace the original city walls, making Pukou City as impregnable as a fortress!"

"Your Red Cannon, my lord, will likely find it difficult to destroy its foundation so easily!"

As Granny Sun slowly spoke, Ren Tianye frowned slightly. Although Granny Sun's words were obscure, he determined what it was in a very short time!

cement!

It must be cement!

Ren Tianye knew the strength of cement all too well. Even though the level of development in ancient times was limited, the strength of cement was definitely not as great as it is in later generations, but it should not be underestimated.

"Given Liu Ruyan's level of development over the past twenty years, I'm afraid... it can reach the level of ordinary silicate cement, or even surpass it."

"The city walls built with this type of cement are so seamless that even the most powerful cannons would find it difficult to breach them!"

Something that surpasses current productivity has reappeared, but this time, Ren Tianye no longer felt the immense pressure he had when he first saw firearms.

The posture was relatively relaxed.

Looking at Granny Sun, he sized her up and asked, "Who are you? How do you know about the cement in Pukou City?"

Granny Sun took a deep breath, knelt down, and said, "Sun Rong, former Demon Suppression Envoy of the Demon Suppression Division, pays respects to the Duke!"

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