Condado de Sanfeng, dentro de la Ciudadela.El Nuevo Año Fuerte escuchó el informe del teniente general sobre las bajas y suspiró silenciosamente."Go down.
Tell the soldiers to be more cautious;don't give the enemy’s skilled warriors an opportunity to strike at night."After two sieges, the enemy's elite troops remained intact, while most of the casualties were from the chaotic civilian army.El comandante principal del Ejército de Yunzhou era un hombre astuto que sabía cómo utilizar la artillería y los proyectiles de ballesta de la guarnición, aprovechando las vidas de los civiles.
Además, permitieron que guerreros hábiles se mezclaran con el caos, esperando una oportunidad para escalar las murallas y causar estragos, dañando así las defensas enemigas y disparando cañones."Although the enemy’s main commander is a clever man, his night attack seems particularly foolish."Strengthened Second Brother glanced at Miao Youfang beside him and said:"There's something strange about this."Miao Youfang had no idea and shrugged: "What's so strange?I think he's a smart man who knows how to launch a surprise attack at night...""Night attacks on city walls have their drawbacks.
I told you earlier that a seasoned commander wouldn't be so reckless unless he has the urgent task of taking Sanfeng County in a short time."Strengthened New Year analyzed calmly."I only concern myself with killing enemies;I don’t participate in thinking."Miao Youfang first stated his stance, then started boasting:"Quizás no hayas oído esto: en aquel día en las Mil Grandes Montañas del Sur, yo, el Habilidoso Xia, ayudé a la Fortalecida Campana de Plata a entrar en el Monasterio Nansfa, enfrentándome a monjes de alto rango de la secta del Budismo."We overpowered Ah Susuo, a Second Stage Buddhist warrior, and laid the foundation for the uprising.
With me by your side today, you can rest assured."Strengthened New Year glanced at him, slowly saying:"During my time in Qinzhou City, I met Guardian Yuan;he told me about what happened in Ten Thousand Great Mountains."Miao Youfang's boasting was punctured, and his expression stiffened.
He then bared his teeth and said:"That was a hateful monkey spirit."Strengthened New Year sincerely agreed."Righteous men see eye to eye."The two exchanged glances, as if saying: "It seems you've also experienced embarrassing situations."At that moment, a soldier rushed in and loudly reported:"Lord Strengthened, the enemy has sent an arrow message."Strengthened New Year's gaze flickered slightly.
He said calmly:"Present it to me."Miao Youfang immediately stood up and took the arrow message from the soldier, passing it to Strengthened New Year.After reading it, he chuckled coldly."What did he say?"Miao Youfang asked anxiously.Strengthened Second Brother replied lightly: "The enemy’s main commander is named Zhuo Haoran.
He said that within three days, he will break through the city and behead me as a gift for my elder brother."...In the eastern gate of Sanfeng County, Zhuo Haoran's camp.Flames from the bonfire were blazing, with several tents silent.
The soldiers had already retired early;heavily armed warriors patrolled between them.
Outside the encampment, the imposing Zhuo Haoran personally executed a captured Daming Army scout in full armor.He licked his blade, which was smeared with blood, and snarled:"I didn't expect that defending Sanfeng County would be Strengthened Seventh An's cousin.
Once I break through Sanfeng County, I will cut off the head of that fellow and preserve it to send as a gift to the Streghtened family."Captain Zhao Tian said solemnly:"According to this scout’s confession, Strengthened New Year is a disciple of Zhang Shen from Yunlu Academy.
He's well-versed in military strategy;we cannot be careless."Knowing Zhuo Haoran’s arrogant nature, he immediately added:"However, with the general's prowess, breaking through the city will soon come to pass.
If General knows you have beheaded Strengthened New Year, he would surely reward you."Zhuo Haoran nodded."Order the troops: anyone who cuts off Strengthened New Year’s head will receive a thousand taels of silver and a hundred households’ rank."...The next day, Strengthened Seventh An emerged from meditation and saw a woman like a delicate violet flower with sorrowful eyes.She was beautiful, but her mournful aura made one overlook her beauty.
One couldn't help but want to delve into her heart and listen to her sorrows."Strengthened, you're awake."Luo Yuheng said softly.You again, little sorrow...
Strengthened Seventh An let out a sigh of relief;among the seven emotions, "desire," "anger," and "evil" were the most troublesome personalities.Anger was relatively better, just with a bit more short temper.
Disagreements would lead to arguments and fights.Desire was what Strengthened Seventh An feared most;it meant he'd be in constant ‘construction mode’ for 24 hours, which was taxing on his kidneys.Evil had never appeared before;last time, it showed up at the end, but Lady Luo Yuheng quickly dismissed him.From Lady Luo's apprehension, Strengthened Seventh An guessed that Evil would be a ruthless and cunning character like an evil queen in palace dramas.As long as these three personalities didn't appear, he was fine with any other.Little sorrow was sensitive and often felt old enough to be the mother of a lover.