Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Report! Strategist, look at the Liao people's movements; they are preparing to retreat."

Just as the Liao people were preparing to leave, the soldiers on duty on the city wall also witnessed this scene.

They quickly reported to Xiao Jiasui.

"Are they leaving?"

Xiao Jiahui lifted the goose feather fan that was covering her face, revealing half of her face.

"Yes, their military flag moved."

"Isn't it almost noon?"

Xiao Jiahui looked at the sky. Hmm, the weather is nice today. There are clouds, and I can't see the sun yet.

"Reporting to the strategist, it is indeed soon."

"After yelling all morning, they should be tired."

Xiao Jiahui thought for a moment and gestured for the Shenji Legion to come over.

"They're preparing to retreat. What weapons could you possibly use to get them across this distance?"

"Reporting to the strategist, at this distance, only the improved version of the Thunder Cannon is available."

The Shenji Army men estimated the distance and then spoke to Xiao Jiasui.

"Then use the Thunder Cannon! Remember, use plenty of cluster munitions!"

"Strategist, they're about to retreat. Wouldn't it be a waste to use artillery now?"

The Shenji Army asked, "If the enemy attacks the city, we will open fire without hesitation."

But now that we're attacking a retreating group, Strategist Xiao really doesn't care about the Shenji Army's ammunition!

"What's the point of wasting time? Let's just fight. Think about it, these people have been cursing us all morning, and we've just ignored them. Don't they think we're just going to refuse to fight today?"

Xiao Jiahui had a mischievous grin on her face.

"If that's what you're saying, then it is indeed true."

"That's right! So at this moment, they were definitely not on guard. They were just thinking about leaving as soon as possible, going back to cook, and they never expected that we would launch an attack at this time."

"To strike unexpectedly and catch the enemy off guard, do I need to teach you more?"

Xiao Jiahui shrugged, indicating that he probably didn't need to teach him this.

"Understood, strategist. I'll go right away. Don't worry, strategist. Although the brothers were resting this morning, they were resting only after they were fully prepared for battle."

"Go! I want to hear a deafening roar!"

Hsiao Chia-hui said, "You guys are in charge of the bombing, and I'll just listen to the noise."

"No problem, strategist! Just watch!"

The members of the Divine Machine Legion quickly ran to their positions, and soon all the soldiers of the Divine Machine Legion were busy at work.

Then, accompanied by the sound of "Fire!", the dozen or so improved Thunder Cannons of the Shenji Army began to fire cluster bombs into the Liao people's formation!

This version of the Thunder Cannon is all about its long range. Although it can only fire a small number of bullets at a time, who knows what's inside the cluster bombs?

If the Liao army had actually completed its retreat of five li, then it would indeed be impossible to hit them. But the Shenji Army didn't even need to specifically aim at the Liao army that was just preparing to retreat!

"General, be careful!"

Many soldiers in the Liao army noticed something flying overhead from the shadows on the ground. They looked up and saw the cannonballs being fired from the city walls!

Yelü Zhangnu's guards rushed to his side immediately and gestured for him to dismount!

"They have no sense of martial ethics! These people don't resemble Song people at all!"

Yelü Zhangnu was so angry that he started cursing!

In his memory, although the Song people were cowardly when fighting, they were very particular about etiquette and never did anything that violated the rules of etiquette!

But these people nowadays don't show any respect for etiquette at all!

First, they didn't raise the truce flag or respond to the arrows, then they let me challenge them from below the city for so long without any response, and now they're even launching a sneak attack while I'm retreating to prepare for cooking?

Where is your sense of propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame?!

"Boom! Boom!"

Yelü Zhangnu's question was answered by the sound of cluster bombs exploding and the screams of soldiers!

"Damn it! Damn it! Guozhen! Guobao! Keep an eye on the team!"

Yelü Zhangnu was very anxious, but at this point, there was nothing he could do. He could only signal Yelü Guozhen and Yelü Guobao to keep the troops in check and prevent them from getting into chaos.

"绻貹, Shiqi."

Meanwhile, Xiao Jiahui, who had a clear view of all the chaos from the city tower, summoned Mi Sheng and Shan Shiqi.

"Strategist, is there work to be done?"

Mi Sheng jumped up from his chair with a "whoosh." He had been putting up with these Liao people for a long time that morning, and his axe was itching to be used!

"You two, prepare to lead the team out of the city to drive away the harassing enemy troops. Archers and crossbowmen will go first, followed by your charge. And listen carefully, harass, not annihilate. Any questions?"

"No problem, strategist. Whatever you say, that's fine, as long as it can fight."

Mi Sheng clearly didn't listen to a word he said; he was only thinking about fighting.

"We understand, strategist; we will not linger in battle."

Shan Shiqi really listened and said he remembered it.

"Alright, I'll stay on the city wall and let the Divine Machine Army continue to disrupt the Liao army for you. You can go down now and wait for my orders! Remember, this is not a battle of annihilation. Anyone who gets carried away will be severely punished later."

Xiao Jiahui's words were very serious. Shan Shiqi forcefully pressed Mi Sheng's head down, making him nod as well, and then took Mi Sheng away.

The two continued to bicker as they descended the city wall. Xiao Jiahui shook his head helplessly; this duo was now practically bound together for the entire mountain.

Xiao Jiahui ignored the two of them and focused his attention back on the Divine Machine Legion.

"Divine Machine Army, don't stop! Anyone who still has ammunition left to fire will be punished by not eating tonight!"

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"General, what should we do? Retreat or fight?"

On the Liao army's side, although the number of Thunder Cannons was not large and the amount of ammunition was not large, the panic caused by this unconventional weapon was very real.

Many Liao soldiers, upon seeing this thing falling from the sky, instinctively believed that it was a divine punishment bestowed by heaven.

After scaring themselves, their legs went weak, and they couldn't run fast enough, so they could only stand there and wait to be beaten.

"Retreat! Everyone, retreat quickly! This thing definitely has range, let's just get as far away as possible! These Song people are treacherous and cunning! They're not the Song people we've met before! We're not playing with them today, we'll come back tomorrow!"

Yelü Zhangnu was still clear-headed and did not choose to send his soldiers back to attack the city, but Xiao Jiasui did not give him the chance to leave!

"Open the city gates! Release the two generals!"

Based on what he saw on the city wall, Xiao Jiasui concluded that the Liao people would definitely run away. Without hesitation, he decisively ordered Mi Sheng and Shan Shiqi to attack!

"Hahaha! Liaoning dog! Your black grandpa's here! Prepare to die!"

The Mi Sheng, who had been eagerly anticipating battle outside the city, charged out with his men as soon as he heard the order!

"Brother! The strategist said! Use the crossbows first! Use the crossbows first!"

"Brother, if you don't listen to Military Advisor Xiao, you'll definitely be in big trouble later!"

Jie Bao rushed forward to stop Mi Sheng. His older brother, Jie Zhen, was still behind them leading the archers in preparation! Why was their commander trying to run away again?

"What a nuisance. Oh well, Jie Bao, tell your brother to hurry up! If those Liao generals escape later, you two will come back and fight me for three hundred rounds at the drill ground!"

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