My lady, I'm going to rebel.

Just like that, under Mu Zheng's strong persuasion, Liu Xiu gave up the idea of ​​pursuit, and the Han army began to reorganize the troops in Kunyang City, preparing to recuperate and gather strength to meet greater challenges in the future.

Looking at Wang Mang's side, Wang Yi and Wang Xun were happy that they had a chance to catch their breath.

"Hahaha, that guy guarding Kunyang is really an idiot. He didn't even chase us. After we have rested well, we will definitely go back and give them a head-on blow."

"Yeah, kill them!"

Two days later, the new army reorganized.

In Kunyang City, the atmosphere was so depressing that it could suffocate people.

The Han army soldiers climbed up the city wall and looked outside. They saw the new army densely packed like ants moving house. Their hearts were pounding and they were extremely panicked.

Everyone knows that the difference in military strength between the two sides is terrifyingly huge. This battle to defend the city is simply like waving a sword in front of the King of Hell's gate, and it is likely that there will be no return.

At this moment, someone in the crowd shouted, "It's all Mu Zheng's fault! If he hadn't stopped us, we would have wiped out the New Army long ago, and there wouldn't be anything like this now!"

This shout was like a drop of water falling into a hot oil pan, instantly making the pan explode.

"That's right. If it weren't for his stupid advice, we might have returned victorious by now!"

"Liu Xiu too, why did we listen to him? Now the new army has returned, what should we do?"

Questions and complaints arose one after another, and the soldiers looked at Liu Xiu and Mu Zheng, their eyes full of dissatisfaction and anger.

Liu Xiu's brows were instantly twisted into knots, and his heart was filled with annoyance like a tide, but he knew very well that he must not lose his composure at this moment.

He suppressed his emotions and was about to speak to comfort everyone, but Mu Zheng took the lead and stepped in front of everyone.

Mu Zheng clasped his hands together, bowed deeply to the soldiers, and then straightened his back and said loudly: "Brothers, I, Mu Zheng, swear to heaven that I have no intention of harming you. When I urged General Liu not to pursue, it was truly for the sake of our Han army. At that time, brothers had fought hard for days and were exhausted. The road of pursuit was full of risks. The slightest mistake would mean eternal damnation!"

However, the soldiers' emotions were out of control and they simply refused to listen to Mu Zheng's explanation.

"Hmph, that sounds nice, but now the new army is so aggressive, how are we going to deal with it? Give us a solution!"

"That's right, you're just talking nonsense and causing us so much trouble!"

Facing a barrage of accusations, Mu Zheng's face was solemn, but his eyes grew more resolute. "Brothers, war is not solely about numbers. We are familiar with every tree and blade of grass in Kunyang, and this is our advantage. Furthermore, we are well-rested, while the new army must be exhausted after their long journey. As long as we unite as one and make good use of these advantages, we will surely be able to repel the new army once again!"

Liu Xiu then stepped forward, his eyes piercing as he scanned the crowd, shouting, "Brothers! Every word Mu Zheng said makes perfect sense. The decision I made after discussing it with him is entirely my responsibility. I, Liu Xiu, am willing to guarantee with my own life that we will be able to hold Kunyang! What was it that enabled us to win battles before? Wasn't it simply our cooperation and obedience to command? This time, we will definitely be able to do it too!"

Although Liu Xiu and Mu Zheng tried their best to appease them, many soldiers still murmured in low voices, and their doubts had not completely dissipated.

At this time, the new army outside the city had begun to stir, and the war drums were beating so loudly that it seemed to shake the walls of Kunyang City down. Wang Yi, riding a tall horse, pointed at Kunyang City with a show of force and shouted at the top of his voice: "Liu Xiu, my little boy, today is the day you die!"

Liu Xiu turned to look at Mu Zheng. There was no fear in his eyes. Instead, he was filled with fighting spirit. He whispered, "Brother Mu, it seems this battle is unavoidable. No matter what, we must hold on to the end."

Mu Zheng was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He didn't know when the meteorite would fall, and he was even less sure whether this was just an illusory legend.

But he knew that he must not show any weakness at this moment.

He returned her words with a resolute look and nodded vigorously, but his voice unconsciously tightened slightly. "General Liu, rest assured. I, Mu Zheng, am willing to stand with you. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, we will definitely protect Kunyang. But General, please do not be impulsive. Everything needs to be considered carefully. Don't act rashly or fall into the enemy's trap."

Mu Zheng appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil. He knew that if the meteorite didn't fall, it would be nearly impossible for the Han army to resist the new forces with its current strength. But he couldn't express this uncertain hope out loud, lest it further panic everyone.

Liu Xiu took a deep breath and clenched his fists secretly. He understood Mu Zheng's pressure and felt the heaviness of this war.

He patted Mu Zheng's shoulder and whispered, "Brother Mu, I believe in you. No matter what the outcome is, we will fight side by side."

Liu Xiu then turned to face the Han army and shouted, "Brothers, when two meet on a narrow road, the brave prevails! Let us fight shoulder to shoulder and make sure that the new army never returns!"

The Han soldiers clenched their weapons. Although they still harbored some worry, their fighting spirit was rekindled by the encouragement of Liu Xiu and Mu Zheng. They stood in battle formation on the city walls, their gazes fixed on the new troops outside. A thrilling battle to defend the city was about to begin.

The new army's attack began, and wave after wave of soldiers poured into Kunyang City like a tide.

Under the command of Liu Xiu and Mu Zheng, the Han army fought desperately.

Arrows fell like rain, and shouts and screams intertwined, filling the entire battlefield.

While commanding the defense, Mu Zheng looked up at the sky from time to time, silently praying in his heart that the meteorite would fall.