Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"The gate has been lowered? I haven't even left yet!"

Hu Chun was currently fighting Yu and Qiao. As for Yang Lie, he had temporarily left the battle. He had no choice but to run away, as he couldn't defeat either Yu or Qiao.

"It seems Cai Jing has abandoned you too!"

Yu and Qiao blocked Hu Chun's broadsword and said to him with a cold smile.

"nonsense!"

Hu Chun couldn't believe this. He thought it was probably because of their rioting that the people on the city wall had to lower the heavy gate ahead of schedule, which trapped them all here.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Did they tell you they were going to lower the sluice gate before they did?"

Although Duan Zhengxing was protected by the people of Dali, it did not stop him from speaking.

"With this heavy gate down, no one can leave through the gate; they can only walk along the city wall! Commander Hu, do you have a way to get up there?"

Duan Zhengxing's words struck a chord with Hu Chun. Yes, why hadn't the people on the city wall thrown him a rope or anything? How was he going to get up there? Was he supposed to fly up?

Meanwhile, elsewhere on the battlefield, those ambitious individuals who discovered the exits were blocked were also roaring at the Imperial Guards blocking their way:

"What are you all doing blocking our way? The gate is down! You can't get out either!"

"Are you all out of your minds?! You don't want to live, but I do!"

"Get out of the way!"

……

However, these Imperial Guards were all elite warriors, and they had received a death order from Cai Jing: they were absolutely not to let a single one of them out! Including themselves.

Moreover, they are not required to obey the orders of Hu Chun and others on this issue.

"What's going on? Why was the sluice gate released ahead of schedule?"

Deng Tianbao and Wang Dashou were pounding on the heavy gate at that moment. Damn it, the heavy gate was really sturdy and heavy. Once it came down, it really blocked the way to the outside!

"Hey, people up there! Lower the ropes down quickly!"

Deng Tianbao and Wang Dashou shouted at the soldiers on the city wall.

"A rope? What rope?"

The soldiers on the city wall said there were no ropes!

"No rope? What do we do then! How do we get out?"

Deng Tianbao was dumbfounded. Was this really a move to kill both of them together?

"What's going on? Why aren't the soldiers above lowering the ropes? What are we supposed to do?"

Wang Dashou pulled one of the Imperial Guards aside and asked.

"General Wang, our orders are not to let anyone out."

"That's what the Imperial Guard said."

"What about us? We can't go out either?"

Wang Dashou thought this was utterly ridiculous! What was His Majesty doing?

"His Majesty's order is that no one is allowed to leave!"

"WTF!"

Wang Dashou forcefully shoved the soldiers aside, then shouted curses at the city wall! His curses were incredibly offensive!

Who's cursing down there?

Zhu Mian heard the insults from above, so he walked to the edge of the city wall and looked down.

"General, it is General Wang."

A soldier said to Zhu Mian.

"Wang Dashou? Has this guy gone mad?"

Zhu Mian sneered.

"His Majesty bestowed upon them official positions, which was an honor, yet he is so ungrateful! Bring the bow!"

Zhu Mian took the bow and arrow, then drew his bow and aimed at Wang Dashou!

"Go to hell!"

An arrow flew from the bow, piercing through space and striking Wang Dashou precisely in the chest!

"you……"

Before Wang Dashou could finish cursing, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest. Looking down, he saw that an arrow had somehow pierced deep into his chest!

"Pfft!"

This arrow took away all of Wang Dashou's strength. He looked at Zhu Mian on the city wall in disbelief, and his legs went weak, so he knelt on the ground!

The square was in complete chaos, with people falling down at any moment, so naturally no one paid any attention to Wang Dashou kneeling on the ground.

Wang Dashou knelt on the ground. At first, he looked up at the city wall, but as his strength gradually disappeared, he had no choice but to lower his head and breathe his last.

"Ignition powder."

Zhu Mian observed the situation on the field and then signaled the soldiers to light the gunpowder.

"General, now? But people aren't gathered around the arena yet. Wouldn't it be less effective to ignite the gunpowder now?"

Some soldiers raised questions.

When the gunpowder was buried before, it was mostly buried near the arena. Although there was some in some areas inside the arena, it was not densely packed.

The people inside are now gathered in the city gate area, where there is not much gunpowder, so even if it is lit, the destructive power will be limited.

"Shoot! Even if it's not very lethal, we need to make these people understand that their lives are in our hands!"

Zhu Mian's face was full of the expression of someone who held the power of life and death.

"Understood! I'll go right away!"

The soldiers on the city wall immediately went to prepare. They were all the most loyal to Cai Jing, and Zhu Mian was one of Cai Jing's most trusted men, so they listened to Zhu Mian.

"Boom!!"

Not long after, the people fighting in the arena suddenly heard a loud bang. When they turned around, they found that the arena had been shattered into pieces, the ground was black, and it was even steaming!

"Damn it, Hu Chun! Are you still going to fight? Do you see that ring?! If you were in that ring, would you still be alive?!"

Duan Zhengxing felt a chill run down his spine. Lai Kingdom actually still had so much gunpowder. Was this the confidence they inherited from the former capital of the Great Song Dynasty?

“…That old bastard Cai Jing!”

When Hu Chun saw that the arena had been destroyed, he was so angry that he almost ground his teeth to powder!

Ever since I started working for you, I've been diligent and conscientious, never slacking off in my work, and doing all the dirty and tiring tasks.

But when Cheng Ziming was in power, all the high-ranking positions and generous salaries belonged to Cheng Ziming. Only when Cheng Ziming got into trouble could Hu Chun receive them.

He'd only been commander-in-chief for two days, and he was already about to be blown up by Cai Jing?! Cai Jing, what did I owe you?!

"Boom! Boom!..."

At this moment, explosions continued to ring out throughout the arena. Although they were not as loud as the explosions that hit the ring, the continuous explosions, flames, and smoke terrified everyone!

"Prepare the crossbows! Fire!"

After the gunpowder exploded, Zhu Mian ordered the crossbows to be fired again, his main goal being to kill all the people below him!

"Whoosh whoosh..."

All the crossbows fired simultaneously, the sharp arrows piercing the air, mercilessly reaping the lives of everyone present.

"what!"

"Cai Jing, you old dog..."

"Save me! Save..."

……

"Hu Chun! Are you still going to remain obstinate?"

Hearing the screams of agony from the crowd, Duan Zhengxing asked Hu Chun again:

"If you want to die here, then you can kill yourself!"

"If you don't want to die, then join us and find a way out!"

Duan Zhengxing's reason for trying to win over Hu Chun was simple: the two generals said that Hu Chun was very capable, and with his help, the chances of escaping would increase significantly.

What options do you have?

Hu Chun was indeed tempted after hearing this; he didn't want to die either.

"We don't have it now, but we need to look for it!"

Duan Zhengxing pointed to the nearest jack gate:

"This door is the closest to us. General Hu, do you have any ideas on how to get through it?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Chun decisively drew his knife and charged towards the heavy gate! Naturally, no one could stop him along the way. When he reached the heavy gate, he put down his knife, squatted down, and tried to lift the gate!

"Drink!!"

Hu Chun clenched his teeth, his arm muscles bulged, and large beads of sweat couldn't help but flow down his face.

But... this door is so heavy! I can't lift it!

"General Hu? What do you think of this gate?"

Duan Zhengxing and his men arrived at this moment. Seeing Hu Chun struggling on the ground, Duan Zhengxing quickly asked what was wrong.

Hu Chun was taken aback, then responded sullenly:

"This door... I can't lift it..."