People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

He had initially thought Cao Ze was all talk, but now it seemed his ability to defend the city was quite good.

Although it doesn't always conform to military strategy, it is undeniably extremely practical.

"Report! General Meng Ao reports that starting tomorrow, we will launch a series of attacks on the city night after night until it falls."

Meng Tian straightened his back and said, "Received!"

He didn't know how many days it would take his grandfather to breach the city, but given his situation, it would be difficult to breach it smoothly in three days under normal circumstances.

However, for cities with few defenders, using the strategy of exhaustion can quickly create an opening and allow the attackers to enter the city.

The next day, before dawn, the Qin army's long bugle calls sounded again.

Cao Ze opened his eyes, seemingly wondering what the Qin army was doing, and couldn't help but look at Li Ji, who had gotten up.

"Liji, are you alright?"

Li Ji was invigorated, her voice clear and crisp: "Of course! Today we will kill ten more Qin soldiers!"

Cao Ze pondered for a moment, then remained silent.

It seems that Li Ji will not choose to leave until the very end.

"Prepare to meet the enemy!"

The guards on the city wall quickly ate the dry noodles that the cook had brought up, along with some water.

The west gate, the site of Meng Ao's personal attack, was now badly damaged, and the entire city wall was on the verge of collapse.

When Meng Ao discovered that the few divine crossbows he possessed were always intercepted by the Mohist mechanical birds, his efforts were in vain.

Remembering the night he was injured by the explosion, he immediately ordered all the remaining crossbow bolts to be piled up under the city wall and blown up.

The effect is very good.

Silently memorize the methods of using this new type of weapon.

If such weapons are inexpensive and not expensive, they could very well change the basic logic of future wars.

Gongsun Yu silently watched the Qin army arrayed outside the city.

A moment later, he said to the six-fingered black-clad swordsman beside him, "Master, get ready. Let's leave from the South City tomorrow."

The Six-Fingered Black Knight remained silent, then said slowly, "General, there's no need for further words. When it's time to leave, the Mo family will naturally leave. There's still time; the outcome is uncertain until the very end."

Gongsun Yu said no more. He pointed his longsword diagonally to the sky and roared, "Fight to the death, we will not retreat!"

"Fight to the death, never retreat!"

"Fight to the death, never retreat!"

……

The thunderous sound of horses' hooves, the sounds of fighting, and the crackling of crossbows...

It rang from day to night, and from night to dawn.

Cao Ze leaned on the Zhanlu sword, which was entirely black and seemed to have been stained with a touch of dark red.

The sword that was originally meant to be benevolent seems to have turned into a sword of slaughter.

But it lacked the murderous aura of other famous swords that had drunk their fill of blood; it remained unchanged, unremarkable yet possessing an irresistible allure.

He glanced at the Qin soldiers still charging below the city wall.

It's the third day.

He can hold on for one more night at most, but it's very likely he won't even last one night.

He could hold on, but the sparse guards were already exhausted.

Meng Tian took the lead and said to Cao Ze, "I admire your abilities, sir. If you surrender before the city falls, I can personally vouch for you."

Cao Ze smiled wearily, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Meng."

Meng Tian sneered, "I will break through this city before nightfall!"

He shouted and leaped off his warhorse.

As a military general who had opened up his eight extraordinary meridians, he could easily leap over the city wall, which was only a little over two zhang high.

He wanted to take advantage of Cao Ze's exhaustion to capture this man!

No one expected Meng Tian, ​​who seemed to have victory in his grasp, to take such a risk, including Cao Ze himself.

Li Ji was the first to react, but she was still some time away from Cao Ze.

Meng Tian's voice arrived at the same time as the tip of his spear.

"Mr. Cao Ze, please come down to the city with me!"

Cao Ze showed no panic whatsoever; in fact, he seemed rather odd.

I wonder if capturing Meng Tian would force the Qin army to retreat.

It seems unlikely...

The pink sword energy passed by Cao Ze and sliced ​​off Meng Tian's spearhead.

Meng Tian's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected that Cao Ze had hidden a master by his side, at least a first-rate master.

He let out a long howl.

The prepared crossbow bolts, already laid out, were fired from afar towards this location.

"That's ruthless!"

Cao Ze cursed under his breath and hid to the side with Jing Ni.

The power of the Divine Crossbow is such that even a top-tier expert could be seriously injured if faced head-on.

Meng Tian landed below the city walls, dodged more than a dozen arrows, and returned to his army.

Just as they were about to launch another attack, a bright red shadow flew from the west city to the south city.

"Mr. Cao Ze!"

Six-Fingered Black Knight piloted the mechanical Vermilion Bird to the skies above the southern city.

Cao Ze was taken aback for a moment, "Old General..."

The Six-Fingered Black Knight sighed, "The old general committed suicide."

Upon hearing this, Li Ji completely broke down.

Facing the direction of the west city, she said hoarsely, her eyes brimming with tears, "Grandpa!"

Duanmu Rong gently twitched her pretty nose, jumped down from the mechanical Vermilion Bird, and helped the swaying Li Ji.

Cao Ze remained silent. "Is the Grand Master leaving? Inside the city..."

Six-Fingered Black Knight said, "Leave. Meng Ao has already promised not to harm the people in Puyang City."

"He keeps his word."

Cao Ze glanced at Li Ji, who looked as frail as a blade of grass and seemed about to collapse in the wind, and said to Six-Fingered Black Knight, "Alright, let's go."

……

Chapter 211 Nobody's Clean

The wind howled as it blew past everyone's ears.

Old Man Ban skillfully piloted the mechanical Vermilion Bird towards Handan.

Cao Ze looked at the Vermilion Bird mechanism beneath his feet with a hint of envy.

With this thing, you can go anywhere in the world.

In modern terms, the whole country is now air-bound.

"Brother Cao Ze, we must have a good drink when we get to Handan."

Jing Ke gripped a small wine jar, took a sip, and felt a tightness in his chest.

He had expected Gongsun Yu to die on the battlefield, but he never imagined that Gongsun Yu would choose to commit suicide.

He deeply admired the old general who had taught him two skills; his loyalty remained unchanged even in the face of death.

Cao Ze carefully twisted his neck, not wanting to wake Li Ji, who was sleeping with her head on his shoulder.

"Where are Han Shen and Qin Wuyang?"

"Sigh, they need to stay and lead the Mohist disciples out of the city."

Jing Ke lowered his voice, also trying to avoid waking Li Ji.

Just as Cao Ze was about to say something, the beautiful woman beside him, who was hugging his legs and leaning on his shoulder, opened her eyes.

"I want to drink too."

Jing Ke waved his hand: "What's the point of a young lady drinking wine? Getting drunk so easily is no fun."

Cao Ze's lips twitched slightly; he had experienced Li Ji's drinking capacity firsthand.

He's worried that if Li Ji gets drunk, she might push him again...

Li Ji didn't argue with Jing Ke, but looked at Cao Ze and said, "I don't want to go to the Mo family."

Duanmu Rong walked over from Old Man Ban's side and happened to hear what Li Ji was saying.

"Li Ji, this is the old general's order. He's doing this for your own good. You'll be safe once you get to the Mo family."

Li Ji turned her tear-streaked face away and said coldly, "If it was really for my own good, why would you die!"

Six-Fingered Black Knight thought for a moment and said, "If you don't want to come to the Mo family, you can go to Mirror Lake Medical Manor."

Duanmu Rong's heart stirred slightly, and she said, "Li Ji, what do you think?"

Li Ji remained silent for a long time, then suddenly turned to look at Cao Ze.

"I'd like to find Yuki-onna and Ya-fei, is that alright?"

Cao Ze paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course, they have no complaints about you."

Li Ji nodded silently.