The carefree sixth prince, my father respectfully invites me to ascend the throne.

"Your Highness, I think that peace talks should be the priority right now."

Although Huang Chaowei was covered in swill, he knew that there were 100,000 soldiers guarding this border town. If he started a war rashly, they probably wouldn't even leave any bones behind.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Yang Ling waved her hand and said something that left no room for argument.

Upon hearing this, An Yu immediately nodded in agreement, turned around, and left to instruct people to prepare.

Soon, the huge artillery piece slowly drove over from a distance.

At this moment, the people on the city wall realized that there were so many cannons outside the city.

They were all stunned. They had never seen such a dark thing before, but they had heard that the Ninth Prince had some strange and wonderful things in his possession.

Their meeting today was indeed somewhat unexpected.

However, they didn't think these things were powerful at all; they were just used to scare people.

Yang Ling glanced at the distance, then at the people on the city wall, and sneered inwardly.

I brought more than thirty Italian cannons with me this time; even the most sturdy city walls would probably be reduced to dust.

"fire!"

At Yang Ling's command, all the shells were launched.

"Boom!"

Flames rose up, explosions rang out, and shells flew directly into the city.

"Damn it, what the hell is this thing?!"

The soldiers on the city wall cursed, but it was too late. The moment the cannonballs fell, they were basically powerless to resist.

After a volley of fire, the defenders on the city wall had long since vanished without a trace.

Moreover, the city wall in front of them had collapsed into pieces and could not be pieced together into a whole structure.

"So weak yet they dare to challenge me, the king! They are truly a bunch of ignorant and fearless creatures."

Yang Ling looked disdainful. He was a modern man, after all. He could easily sweep the world with some cannons.

These guys are so reckless; today we'll show all those who covet Liangzhou what's what.

"Your Highness, it's not good."

Just as Yang Ling was feeling smug, Huang Chaowei suddenly shouted. Yang Ling looked up and saw that a large number of cavalry had gathered at the city gate that he had just smashed.

The recent artillery barrage, while taking away some of the enemy's manpower, still leaves the city with a force of 100,000 soldiers.

"An Yu, have the Divine Machine Battalion prepare. If these cavalry dare to charge out, fire a volley at them."

Now that he has a gun in his hand, why would he be afraid of these cavalrymen from the era of cold weapons?

This is definitely a case of dimensional reduction attack.

Moreover, he brought the newly developed Gatling gun with him this time. With the Gatling gun set up here, what does it matter how many people are inside?

An Yu was also full of excitement. She glanced at the two deputy generals following behind her, and the group exchanged glances.

"Charge! Hack this Ninth Prince to death!"

At the city gate, the defending general, whose arm had been blown off, brandished his sword with one hand, his eyes filled with rage.

At his command, the remaining army surged out of the city gate.

These men were carrying long swords and wearing armor; they were clearly not ordinary soldiers.

"Kill! Kill the Ninth Prince!"

The leading man raised his broadsword high and charged directly at Yang Ling's group. His eyes were filled with murderous intent, as if he wished he could tear Yang Ling to pieces.

Such an enemy is truly despicable, daring to launch a sneak attack on their Chu city. He must make this arrogant brat taste blood.

"Protect His Highness!"

When Yang Ling’s confidants saw that someone was going to assassinate him, they quickly stepped in front of him to block him.

"Hahaha, a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"

Yang Ling smiled slightly, looking at the Chu army that kept charging towards him, his face extremely relaxed and at ease.

In just a few moments, a barrage of gunfire erupted on the field.

"Da da da……"

Amidst the gunfire, the Chu army was thrown into chaos, utterly unable to withstand the power of the rifles and Gatling guns.

In just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the once-aggressive Chu army had suffered heavy losses.

Yang Ling waved his sleeve and led his men directly into the city.

The Chu army had long since lost all fighting power and could only stay in the city at the mercy of others.

Yang Ling and his group entered the city of Chu without any obstacles and encountered virtually no further resistance.

"Your Highness, I'll go and arrest a few people to question them."

Huang Chaowei volunteered, but just as he was about to leave, Yang Ling stopped him.

This matter naturally had to be entrusted to his trusted confidant; Huang Chaowei was definitely up to no good.

“You are a general who can command 300,000 troops. How can we let you do this? Let An Yu arrange a few people to do it. Come in with me and take a look.”

Yang Ling gave him no chance at all and led his group toward the city lord's mansion.

He captured a huge border city in just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

At this moment, in the city lord's mansion, the county magistrate, who was guarding the place, sat upright in the high hall, with an expression of being ready to die.

His expression remained unusually indifferent as he watched the Liangzhou army pouring in from all directions.

When Yang Ling first saw this person, he was taken aback. He was truly impressed that there was someone who could remain calm even when Mount Tai collapsed in front of him.

"Who are you? The city has fallen, why are you not fleeing for your life?"

Yang Ling walked up to the person with a curious expression and looked down at him.

The man appeared to be in his early forties, with a tall and imposing figure, and his striking eyebrows were particularly admirable.

Upon hearing Yang Ling's words, the county magistrate simply snorted coldly, turned his head away, and ignored her.

"That arrogant brat, Your Highness, watch me chop him down with one stroke!"

When Li Tianba, who arrived late, saw this person, he instantly became furious.

He charged forward wielding a large battle axe. Yang Ling glanced at Li Tianba indifferently; this kid was single-minded, and if he didn't like someone, he'd just chop them down.

"stop!"

Yang Ling rebuked him, then looked at the county magistrate, "I know you're not afraid of death, but you should at least think about your family."

The magistrate's eyes widened suddenly; he hadn't expected Yang Ling to say such a thing.

“Your Highness is joking. Now that I am in your hands, there is no need for me to beg for mercy. My family is at Your Highness’s disposal. I will never surrender to you under any circumstances.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Li Tianba raised his battle axe and brought it down hard.

Yang Ling's eyelids twitched, but she did not stop Li Tianba.

Li Tianba's large axe severed half of the county magistrate's body, and blood spurted out.

The magistrate didn't even have time to scream before collapsing into a pool of blood.