Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

"Your subordinate Huangfu Taiping, here to see the general."

In front of the military camp, Huangfu Taiping was waiting here early.

I saw a large crowd of people approaching this place.

He took the initiative to step forward and greet the leader.

The person who came this time was General Wu Wencheng of Daqian.

"How is the situation in Lingnan?"

Wu Wencheng nodded slowly and asked him:

"The King of Qin has gathered his soldiers and announced that he has begun to eliminate the remnants of the Luo Cult."

"But most of his soldiers are stationed at the border between Huxi and Lingnan. It seems they are planning to resist us."

Huangfu Taiping told all the news.

Hearing this, Wu Wencheng snorted coldly.

"The mantis' arm is like a chariot."

"Pass the word down that the Lingnan border has been occupied by the remnants of the Luo Cult! Launch the attack tonight!"

"……Yes!"

When Huangfu Taiping heard this, his body suddenly stiffened.

If Wu Wencheng really did this, it would be no different from taking human life.

You have to know that once the war starts, countless civilians will be killed and injured.

If it really starts, at least give the people some chance to evacuate.

This way, the area won't be turned into a scorched earth after the war.

Unfortunately, he was just a local general.

There is no way to disobey the court's wishes.

I had no choice but to nod and agree to this matter.

Wu Wencheng noticed his abnormality, so he said in a deep voice:

"I know what you're thinking, but before the imperial army arrives, we must create a gap in Lingnan."

"You can't have all the soldiers stationed in your lake west, right?"

"That's what you said."

Wu Wencheng's words made Huangfu Taiping react.

Their armies are numerous.

If we can open a gap in a short period of time, we can lead our troops deep into Lingnan.

With the cooperation of the army that caught up from behind, Lingnan could be taken over in a short time.

From this perspective, Wu Wencheng's strategy actually results in the least loss.

He is worthy of being the general specially appointed by the court.

As soon as he thought of this, he quickly said:

"I'll arrange for the soldiers to assemble now. How many people do we need tonight?"

"all!"

With nearly 100,000 troops supporting him, Wu Wencheng knew very well that even a lion would use all its strength to fight a rabbit.

"understand!"

That night, troops from both sides gathered together, and nearly 50,000 troops began to advance towards Lingnan.

Cao Chuan and Liu Chuang had received the news long ago.

The true intentions of both sides have been revealed, so it is natural for them to fight.

Qin Ming received the news and also came to Yueyang City where they were stationed.

This is the first line of defense at the junction of Lingnan and Huxi.

If the enemy wants to come from the west of the lake, they will definitely pass through Yueyang City.

So Cao Chuan and Liu Chuang arranged nearly 10,000 soldiers here.

Wu Qingye led three thousand soldiers and conducted guerrilla warfare in the wild.

"Your Highness, all the scouts have reported back. There are at least 30,000 of them!"

Liu Chuang looked at Qin Ming hesitantly.

The scouts at the front line said that there were more than 30,000 of them, and this battle would be very difficult for them.

"Don't panic, just use the artillery!"

Qin Ming was on the side defending the city, so he was not worried about the lack of troops.

What he is most worried about now is the low morale.

Therefore, in today's first battle, we must boost morale.

"Go straight to the artillery?"

Cao Chuan and Liu Chuang were both stunned.

I thought that using a musket was already excessive, but Qin Ming was different.

Just take out everything from the bottom of the box.

"Okay, Yueyang City has fifteen cannons. I'll have them set them up!"

Cao Chuan nodded slowly.

Soon, a group of people quickly arrived outside the gate of Yueyang City.

"Your Highness, you have been deceived by the Luo Cult! Surrender now! The court may spare your life because you are a member of the royal family!"

Wu Wencheng spoke while standing at the city gate.

The catapults, ladders, siege crossbows and other things behind him have all been set up.

"At this point, is it still useful to say this?"

Qin Ming walked up to the city gate and said directly:

"I have accepted the Luo Sect's inheritance and am now the fourteenth Luo Sect leader. If the imperial court wishes to suppress me, then so be it!"

"What!?"

Everyone's eyes widened.

Even Huangfu Taiping looked at Qin Ming in disbelief.

The leader of the Luo Sect not only represents that he is a traitor, but also represents that the prince in front of him is officially standing on the opposite side of the court.

Moreover, the martial arts of every Luo Sect leader are all-powerful!

"Okay, okay!"

"The King of Qin is colluding with the rebels. I, following the orders of the imperial court, am here to suppress you!"

Wu Wencheng spoke coldly.

Siege crossbow volley!

"What era is it? Are you still playing these games?"

Qin Ming stood on the city wall with a look of disdain on his face.

"Give them something good!"

"Yes!"

Liu Chuang and Cao Chuan immediately led their men to load gunpowder.

Bang bang bang!

Artillery salvo!

The army below was instantly defeated.

"What's this!?"

Wu Wencheng and Huangfu Taiping were both stunned.

But before they could be shocked, Qin Ming's actions followed.

The second round of volleys begins!

The third round, the fourth round...

Qin Ming's artillery fire almost never stopped.

Wu Wencheng's war horses were all injured by the flying shell fragments.

"Get the catapults! Get the ladders!"

Wu Wencheng forcibly controlled his warhorse and shouted at the people below.

But unfortunately, no one paid attention to him.

Huangfu Taiping shouted at him from behind:

"General, everything was blown to pieces!"

"Retreat first!"

"what?"

Wu Wencheng turned his head and saw a shocking scene.

He saw that all the siege mechanisms in his rear were shattered.

Almost none of them are intact.

"Wu Wencheng, in the battle to defend the city, you will definitely not be able to defeat me!"

Qin Ming stood on the city wall and spoke coldly.

The artillery is extremely powerful, but it is not suitable for them to fight outside.

When fighting outside, Qin Ming would let them use muskets directly.

"You're just a trifle skilled at this. Why don't you dare come down and fight me?"

Wu Wencheng was extremely angry.

But there was nothing he could do about Qin Ming.

But he didn't know that this was the sentence Qin Ming was waiting for.

In today's battle, he must show his strength!

"Open the city gate!"

"Fenglinhuoshan, move out!"

As Qin Ming's voice fell.

The city gates opened and the troops from the four camps of Fenglinhuoshan rushed out quickly.

They began to cooperate with each other like a meat grinder, harvesting the imperial army whose formation had collapsed on the battlefield.

At the same time, Qin Ming rode into the formation on a warhorse, holding a long sword.

"Wu Wencheng, I'm here to fight you!"

"you……!"

Wu Wencheng was shocked. Everyone in the court and the country knew that Qin Ming was just a scholar and knew nothing about martial arts.

But he just said that he had accepted the inheritance of Luojiao.

Doesn't that mean that his current strength is already unfathomable?

Thinking of this, even Wu Wencheng broke out in a cold sweat.

Qin Ming didn't tell him that much.

"Come!"

Qin Ming, riding a warhorse and holding a long sword, jumped out.

He ran wildly, slashing with his sword, leaving countless flying blood flowers along the way.

"Thirteen bloody swords!?"

In the back, Huangfu Taiping shouted out the name of the sword technique used by Qin Ming in surprise!