My Cultivation Starting from Archery-Chapter 318 - 159: Conquering Deng Feng, Stabilizing Lai State_2

In his view, it was impossible for Chen Sansi to complete the military order.

However, this matter couldn’t be blamed on Chen Sansi. The fact that twenty-seven prefectures had already surrendered was shocking and unprecedented, so it was normal that Zhao Tong Prefecture was not taken. But there are no jokes in the military; he must be brought back first, and then they would see how to deal with him.

...

Outside the military camp of the Sheng Army near Zhao Tong Prefecture City.

"The Commander agreed."

Sha Wenlong stood up and ordered, "Assistant Generals from the front, back, left, and right divisions, listen to my command. Keep an eye on Chen Sansi. After dawn, capture him immediately and then we retreat at full speed!"

"Yes!"

A few Assistant Generals took their orders and left.

"No! Sending him back, he will definitely not die!"

Cui Congyi said, "You see what Commander Meng means, he clearly thinks it’s not his fault. I guess at most he might escape the death penalty but not a living one; it’s just earning merits to offset his crimes, which is useless!"

"We still have to send him back first!"

Sha Wenlong snorted coldly, "It would be best if he disobeys orders and continues to forcefully attack the city, then you and I will have a good reason to take his life!"

...

In the Xuanjia Army’s main tent.

[Cultivation Technique: National Guardian Dragon Spear, Meridian Passage (Expert)]

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As the final hour approached, Chen Sansi was still practicing his spear techniques calmly.

"My lord!"

Xia Cong approached and whispered, "Sha Wenlong and his Assistant Generals have come near our camp, not sure what they are doing."

"Ignore them."

Chen Sansi said indifferently, "Stick to the original plan. Let Cui Congyi, Sha Wenlong, and the others do whatever they’re supposed to do. Before dawn, if they neglect their duties, I can still chop off their heads."

"Yes!"

Xia Cong left.

"My lord."

Zhao Kang said quietly, taking advantage of the absence of others, "This Sha Wenlong truly deserves to die. Ever since that time at the Yu Yang Sect, he hasn’t supported us, and he has been targeting us in Ming State too. If not for your subordinate’s incompetence, I would have gone and chopped off his head by now!"

"You go attend to your duties as well."

Chen Sansi didn’t respond to that.

Pei Tiannan is still here.

Two people from the Incense Fire Divine Sect are also here.

On the surface, they are two Mystical Phenomenon Generals, but secretly, there is also a Martial Saint, plus two followers of the Incense Fire Divine Dao.

They are guarding here, probably also harboring some intentions.

Inside Lai State City, there’s a large temple too, but if it was just about collecting incense offerings, there wouldn’t need to be so many people staying here.

However, they always have times when they separate.

Lai Zi, there will eventually be a chance to make a move.

"My lord."

Lu Shuhua hurried over, "It’s about time."

"Kang!"

Chen Sansi stopped his actions and used the gun butt to drive his long spear into the clay ground, "Let’s begin." Discover more stories at novelbuddy

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Inside the city.

At midnight, deep into the night.

The defenders of Qing Country trapped in the city for nearly three months were gradually unable to withstand the exhaustion, but their bodies were still tense, at most maintaining a state of half sleep and half alertness, with no one truly able to sleep.

"Gurgle~"

The sounds of growling stomachs continuously rose, everyone listlessly waiting for today’s food distribution.

"General, about the provisions..."

"Gone!"

Song Hongbiao said, "Even if we reduce rations, it’s only enough for the last two days. Should we stop the civilians’ food distribution first and take care of our brothers..."

As Zhao Tong Prefecture is the second largest granary in Lai State, the provisions were indeed sufficient but the city had too many civilians, over a hundred thousand, and the daily consumption amount was enormous.

Yet, they still needed everyone to defend the city, and even after reducing the daily rations, the granary was gradually running out.

"Don’t spread panic!"

Deng Feng made a swift decision while sitting cross-legged on the ground, "Do not reduce the rations, take out all the food and let everyone have enough. If we get through tonight, everything will be fine!"

After that, even if they were hungry, they could endure for a few more days until reinforcements arrived.

"Yes, I understand!"

Song Hongbiao took his orders and left.

Soon, buckets of steamed millet rice began to be distributed in order.

"Mealtime!"

"Eh~"

"It’s not thin porridge today."

"The General also slaughtered a horse! There’s a large piece of meat in everyone’s bowl!"

"General Deng truly is a benevolent and righteous leader!"

"Yes, but I heard that Chen Sansi does the same."

"Really?"

"Yes, it’s said that if there isn’t enough food in the city, he would even divert food from the Sheng Army’s supplies to the civilians, and many places facing famine were revived."

"Ah..."

"Two good people, why must they fight to the death?"

"Exactly!"

"Forget it, reinforcements will arrive early tomorrow. We’ll surely be rescued, just hang on a little longer!"

"Right, just a bit longer, General Deng has been good to us!"

"Sleep now, we’ll be saved when we wake up!"

"..."

The people and soldiers, full and satisfied, finally could no longer suppress their drowsiness and snuggled together to gradually fall asleep, leaving only a few to continue patrolling, responsible for keeping watch.

In their dreams.

It seemed they had awaited reinforcements and won the battle; the soldiers returned to their hometowns, the locals living as they had before, and in a few days, it was the Daqing Festival of Songs, when every household would gather together and sing their songs.

"Caiwei, Caiwei, the herbs also come to an end. It says come back, come back, the years also do not stop."

"Without a room, without a home, because of the enemies. Unable to settle down, because of the enemies..."

At that moment, it seemed as if they had returned to their hometown, or as if they were returning to a daily life of rising with the sun and resting at sunset, living a poor life but at least accompanied by family.

Wait...

It seemed like someone was really singing!

"Who is chanting?"

"It seems to be from outside the city!"

"Many people are singing; it sounds like thousands!"