419 Forming an Army Spiri (1/2)
_Anyang City, City West Gate._
As they headed deeper into autumn, the wild grass grew a withered yellow, and the freezing autumn breeze blew.
Ouyang Shuo stood on the top of the city wall, scrutinizing the enemy troops from afar. His red cape rustled, as a gust of great wind blew it around. Qing'er had personally tailored this cape for him, not only was it waterproof, but it could also act as a mattress.
As he raised his head, he saw a massive flag that danced in the wind. The word ‘Lian’ was written on the flag in a large font, looking really eye-catching.
Lianpo?
Ouyang Shuo grew solemn; he did not expect to actually meet an old friend. He and the Yanhuang Alliance were really enemies to the core. They could meet everywhere.
This time, he had no way out.
”Lord!”
Wang Feng walked over and bowed.
Ouyang Shuo nodded, but he did not turn his head, “Tell the boys that we have to defend for a day. Tomorrow afternoon at the latest, our reinforcements will arrive.”
”Yes my, lord!”
Wang Feng acknowledge his command. However, he did not leave.
”En?”
Wang Feng gritted his teeth, “Lord, you are injured. Please return to the city manor to command. Leave the city wall to me. I won't let you down!”
Ouyang Shuo shook his head.
”Lord!”
Wang Feng was a little anxious.
Ouyang Shuo waved him off, “Say no more!”
”Yes, my lord!”
Helplessly, Wang Feng could only back down. His attempt had already used up all of his courage.
For such a dangerous and important battle, Ouyang Shuo needed to personally lead the troops to raise their morale.
This battle was bound to be a bloodbath.
On the bright side, at least he could use this fight to test the results of the palace Guards’ training. Baiqi had said that Xiang Yu's Jiangdong Warriors could one versus ten. Ouyang Shuo believed that his palace Guards were no weaker.
”Men!”
”Present!”
”Erect the Lord Flag on the city wall. This city is Shanhai’s.”
”Yes, my lord!”
The guard was jolted to his senses, and he quickly went to work.
Amongst the palace Guards, there were designated flag bearers in charge of the Lord Flag.
When the Lord Flag flew high on the Anyang City wall, the palace Guards had no way to back down. At this moment, the three thousand palace Guards were motivated. They were willing to die to protect this flag.
Far away, astonishment broke out.
”Look lord, Anyang City wall is flying a huge flag!”
When Di Chen heard these words, he raised his head. In an instant, he froze, before breaking out in delight, “Shanhai Flag. Hei, it actually is Shanhai Flag. Enemies always meet, ah. Qiyue Wuyi, this time, let's see where you run to.”
”Men, attack Anyang City with everything you have. Whoever climbs the wall first, I’ll reward him with five hundred gold!”
”Yes!”
Under the monetary motivation, the morale of the troops soared.
The huge army waltzed toward Anyang City; they quickly reached the city protection river.
Anyang City was located on the north shore of Hengshui River. The same river flowed through its other three sides, forming a natural city protection river.
To break into the city, they had to first break this city protection river first.
Long before the army had arrived, the drawbridge had already been pulled up.
After Gaia published the hotfix, the players could not use their storage bags during battles. Naturally, Di Chen could not bring huge amounts of siege weapons.
Furthermore, in Di Chen’s eyes, Anyang City was just an empty city.
Hence, although the thirty thousand of them were mainly infantry, they still lacked sufficient siege weapons.
However, this did not pose too big a problem for Lianpo.
Thirty thousand troops, even if they used the lousiest of ladders, it would still be enough to take down Anyang City.
The Battle of Anyang started at an intense climax without any build up.
Tens of thousands of sword-shield soldiers raised their shields and dragged sandbags, which they threw into the city protection river. The palace Guards on the city wall immediately returned fire with arrows.
Palace Guards, elite equipment, familiar with both horses and bows, good at both infantry and cavalry.
The Shanhai City strongbow brought forth an air shattering sound, as it sentenced the enemy troops to death.
Lianpo, who stood far away, was unmoved.
If they had moving arrow towers, they could retaliate. Unfortunately, they did not.
Before they filled up the city protection river, they could only endure the hits.
Their current sacrifices were all temporary.
In less than half an hour, blood dyed the city protection river red.
Corpse after corpse floated on the river surface and flowed the current toward Hengshui.
At the start of the battle, Di Chen naturally handed control over to Lianpo.
He sat at the back of his army, deep in thought.
He was wondering whether or not to report this matter to Xiang Yu. If Di Chen informed him, Xiang Yu could lead his men over. Anyang would be taken over in an instant.
However, in that case, his glory would be taken away from him.
Let us wait a little longer!
Di Chen was confident that the thirty thousand men could take down Anyang City. At that point, he would be the greatest contributor to this battle.
Under the steel-like mental strength of Lianpo, the army was not afraid of sacrifices. They filled up the city protection river in an orderly manner. Even the corpses were used as materials to fill the river.
Two hours later, they had totally leveled a portion of the city protection river.
”Kill!”
Lianpo waved his sword forward, and the raring to go army carried the ladders and flooded toward the city wall.
The siege was about to begin.
Anyang City was only an empty city, so it lacked defence items. Even basic rocks and rolling wood were scarce. As for alchemical fire oil and other resources, do not even think about them.
The defence machines were also old; it truly made one feel helpless.