Transmigration begins with archery training

"Get out of my way!"

Inside the tank, a deafening roar erupted as a burly man used his own soldiers as human shields to rush out of the tank and close in, swinging his spiked club down at the man's head.

"Keng——"

Chen Sanshi suddenly drew his Zhenyue Sword from his waist.

All the onlookers saw was a flash of cold light, and the burly man, who had reached the minor stage of Bone Refinement, was decapitated. He was no match for the enemy!

"what……"

The barbarians inside the chariots seemed to have been doused with cold water. Their hopes of making a name for themselves were completely extinguished, and the desire to survive surged into their hearts. More than a hundred pairs of eyes stared blankly at the enemy, standing still, and no one dared to rush forward.

Instead, Chen Sanshi took the initiative to rush into the crowd, sweeping his right hand with his reed-leaf spear and his left hand with his Zhenyue sword to catch the stragglers, killing many people in an instant.

Someone shouted "Retreat!" and people rushed to jump off the chariots. Those who were a little slow were left with bloody holes in their bodies. Inside the chariots, people trampled each other, resulting in countless deaths and injuries. Blood splattered everywhere, staining the chariots red.

It was at this time.

A bugle call sounded outside the Great Wall, and the barbarians sounded the retreat.

After the retreat signal was given.

The barbarian soldiers below the city walls began their chaotic retreat.

"Withdrawn?"

Chen Sanshi reversed the spear, wiped the sticky blood from his face, and stood on the high ground to survey the battle.

That was actually the most dangerous moment.

Why did they suddenly withdraw?

Something must have happened.

really.

News came shortly afterward.

While the barbarians were attacking the city gate, one of their generals led three hundred elite troops in a fierce attack on the weak point on the west side, successfully breaching the city wall and entering the city. A centurion surnamed Qian was killed on the spot.

Fortunately, Xiang Tingchun and the unit commander arrived in time and killed the commander.

Losing a commander means that the barbarians only have one Lianzang left, and they have to temporarily retreat to rest and recuperate.

In fact, this is often the best time to go out of the city to pursue them.

Unfortunately, Poyang's forces were insufficient, and the barbarians had also deliberately left cavalry in the rear to provide support.

The soldiers began to clean up the battlefield.

Chen Sanshi sat down to rest.

The inventory wasn't finished until dusk.

In this round, they killed a thousand enemies but lost two hundred soldiers, most of whom were newly recruited. In addition, a hundred martial arts school disciples died. It is said that the remaining martial arts school disciples scattered like birds and beasts, and people have been sent to search for them.

In other words, Poyang's remaining fighting force is only about nine hundred.

"Lord Chen, tell the commander to have everyone come over."

Inside the tent.

After half a day of fighting, everyone was exhausted, and most of them had minor injuries.

Sun Li's fair face was also stained with blood.

Sun Buqi also suffered a knife wound to his arm.

"Three stones!"

Xiang Tingchun asked, "What do you think we should do next?"

"withdraw."

Chen Sanshi offered his answer: "The battle lines are too long, and the forces in Poyang are too few. If we continue to hold out like this, the perilous situation we are in today will soon recur. It would be better to adopt a scorched-earth policy, retreat into the county town, concentrate our forces, and hold the high walls. There is still a chance of victory then."

"Hmm, you and I share the same thoughts."

Without even consulting anyone else, Xiang Tingchun directly ordered, "Feng Yong and Zhao Kang, you two are responsible for leading all the people outside the city into the city before dawn tomorrow. You must implement a scorched-earth policy and leave no grain of food behind. The rest of you, continue to guard the Great Wall tonight. No one is allowed to leave their post!"

"Yes!"

Feng Yong and his companion accepted the order and left.

"Prefect Ji."

Xiang Tingchun continued, "What is the situation in Anding Prefecture?"

Ji Guangxian sighed, "The fighting is fierce right now, so it's impossible to send anyone over. Commander Xiang should give up on that idea. However, tonight, one of my clan's old servants who has achieved minor success in refining internal organs will be able to arrive and can be of some help."

"I really have to thank Prefect Ji this time."

Xiang Tingchun breathed a slight sigh of relief.

In this way, there are four internal organs to deal with one barbarian.

In addition, the advantage of guarding the high walls will most likely allow them to delay until Anding Prefecture can spare the time to call in reinforcements.

Holding Poyang with a force of a thousand men is a great achievement.

"You don't need to thank me, sir."

Ji Guangxian said calmly, "His Highness is always concerned about the country and its people. He absolutely does not want our Great Sheng Dynasty to lose any city. My help to you is also a way of serving the court."

The two stayed to talk.

The rest of the people gradually dispersed.

"grown ups!"

Xu Bin had been waiting outside for a long time: "Could you..."

"You can't go back, and neither can I."

Chen Sanshi knew what the other person was going to say.

Xu Bin's child had probably just been born, and the scorched earth policy at this time meant that all the people outside the city would have to sleep on the streets for a long time. He was definitely worried about that.

Chen Sanshi was also worried about Lan Jie'er.

He found Sun Li, who understood immediately: "I am not under anyone's jurisdiction, so leaving temporarily does not count as dereliction of duty. Don't worry, I will take good care of Sister Lan, and... your family."

"Thank you!"

Chen Sanshi clasped his hands in a fist salute.

He returned to his post on the city wall and took stock of his men.

Twenty people were killed.

Most of them died while guarding the ladders when they went with him to support Zhao Kang.

Having a photographic memory isn't always a good thing.

After a real bloody battle, the atmosphere became even more solemn. Even Zhu Tong, who used to shout around carefree, sat quietly on the wall with his eyes closed, resting.

After a short rest, Chen Sanshi continued practicing martial arts.

Fortunately, the Xihe tribe did not attack again during the night, and after dawn, they were all able to retreat safely into the city.

The walls of Poyang were three zhang high and two zhang thick, making them extremely sturdy. In addition, each of the four walls—east, west, south, and north—had a Lianzang (a type of martial arts expert) stationed there, making it almost impossible for the barbarians to breach them easily.

Unfortunately, many villages outside the city will be burned to the ground, but there's nothing that can be done about it.

"Master Chen."

A burly, middle-aged man with a short beard climbed the city wall.

"you are?"

Chen Sanshi became wary.

The person before him had deep, steady breathing and a very similar gait to Xiang Tingchun, and was very likely also a martial artist specializing in internal organ cultivation.

"Lord Chen, please don't be nervous."

The middle-aged man introduced himself: "My surname is Han, and my given name is Cheng. I am a bodyguard for Magistrate Xue. You can call me Bodyguard Han."

"Nice to meet you."

Chen Sanshi cupped his hands in greeting.

He had overheard at the Liang family's place that even a minor county magistrate like Xue had a bodyguard who could perform necrosis, and it turned out to be true.

Moreover, this person was not seen making a move during the previous fierce battle at the Great Wall.

He asked, "Guard Han, what brings you here?"

"There is an imperial edict."

Han Cheng gestured for him to proceed.

"Imperial decree?"

Chen Sanshi guessed that it was about the Ninth Prince Yuwen, and that the capital had responded.

He then followed the other person and arrived at the gate of the magistrate's residence.

"Master Chen."

Han Cheng suddenly stopped in his tracks: "In a moment, Magistrate Xue will read out the imperial edict. Just agree to whatever he asks you to do. If anything happens... Governor Sun will cover for you. Remember, you must agree to whatever he asks!"

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