The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"Enemy attack!!!"

Such roars echoed from all over the city walls.

But not long ago, their commanders, who were from aristocratic families, had just quit.

At this moment, the enemy suddenly launched an attack, and the guards on the city wall had no idea how to react or how to deal with it!

All they could do was roar, hoping to quickly summon back the officials and let them make the decision.

However, the reaction takes time.

Especially the aristocratic sons who had just returned home after shirking their duties, washed up, and lay down.

Even though the roars from the city walls and the shouts and gongs from the messengers inside the city had alerted everyone, it still took time for them to change their clothes and put on their armor again.

By the time most of the people had returned to the city walls, the enemy was already within arm's reach.

"Archers, shoot!"

"Wait, look! The nine-tasseled dragon flag is at the forefront, which means the old emperor is right there!"

"Organize your men to charge out. If you can kill the old emperor, this battle will be over!"

"How dare he charge so far ahead? Has he gone mad?"

"Whether he's crazy or not, we only have one choice now: kill him and cut down the enemy's banner, or we won't be able to hold out!"

This unexpected situation meant that the defending troops were unprepared in many places.

There were no logs, golden embankments, or other equipment prepared, and the archers' reaction was also slow; they only began firing arrows after the enemy had already closed in.

In this situation, the defending forces would be at a significant disadvantage.

If any gaps in the defenses allow the enemy to scale the city walls, the difficulty of defending the city will increase dramatically!

No one expected that their momentary negligence would lead to such a disaster!

"Who were the people responsible for patrolling the city walls today? What happened? Who gave you permission to neglect your duties!"

"who!?"

Zheng Chong rushed over and, seeing the situation, became furious. He pointed at the panicked young man and angrily rebuked him.

"I...I don't know, all the gentlemen have left."

The servant he singled out stammered.

"Who left first!"

Zheng Chong grew increasingly furious.

When the aristocratic youths collectively slacked off and left, the enemy seized the opportunity to launch an attack.

If he truly believes this was merely a coincidence, then he is an absolute idiot!

"It seems so, it is... Lord Jia!"

The servant tried to recall for a moment and said.

Lord Jia?

In an instant, Zheng Chong remembered Jia Shi, who hadn't contributed any personnel but had only provided a small amount of grain.

No wonder Jia Yan had been so persistent in trying to get a job patrolling the city walls.

Originally, it was thought that Jia was trying to get something for nothing, and that when the old emperor was defeated and the spoils were divided, Jia would get a bigger share of the profits.

Who would have thought he would have such ulterior motives!

"Men, send a team to the city to find Jia Yan. Once they're found, don't bring him here; just kill him!"

"Send two more teams to surround both the Jia and Chen residences. If anyone there plots any wrongdoing, kill them all as well!"

In an instant, Zheng Chong made his decision.

"Lord Zheng, the problem now is not the Jia family and the Chen family, but how to get through the current situation?"

"The enemy has already advanced, and they're moving too fast. Our army hasn't had time to prepare many things!"

After the teams went down to carry out their orders, some people immediately started complaining.

In their view, the biggest problem now is not inside the city, but the army outside the city!

The enemy army came with great force, but they had no time to prepare for the defense of the city.

If this continues, the city walls will be breached by the enemy in no time!

"Leave 20,000 troops to defend the city walls to the death, and the rest will go out from the south gate and kill the old emperor!"

"Do you see that nine-tasseled dragon flag? The old emperor must be there. He's charging so far ahead, he's practically throwing his head to our blades. Don't be fooled by the enemy's fierce momentum; as long as we kill the old emperor, the enemy will collapse without a fight!"

Even if it were just a ruse and the old emperor was not around, as long as the banner could be cut off, it would be as if the old emperor was dead even if he wasn't.

On the battlefield, the banner is equivalent to the commander-in-chief!

"And I will personally stay on the city wall to oversee the battle!"

"No one is allowed to retreat even a single step. Those who retreat will die, including me!"

Some people initially wanted to question Zheng Chong's arrangements, but seeing how far he had put it, no one could voice any complaints.

With the enemy forces closing in, no one could come up with a better solution.

As a result, several top aristocratic families dispatched their guards and assassins back to their clans, led by their most valiant members.

There were as many as five or six thousand, and as few as two or three thousand. Several detachments of troops rushed out of the city gate with lightning speed.

Inside several residential houses at this time.

"Lord Jia, Zheng Chong has already dispatched quite a few men. When should we make our move?"

Chen Tan looked anxious.

He was really in a hurry.

My elder brother is among the army attacking the city from outside. The siege was already dangerous enough, and then Zheng Chong sent men to launch a surprise attack.

If handled improperly, even if final victory is achieved, heavy losses will certainly follow!

"Brother Chen, calm down. I know you're anxious, but don't rush."

Jia Yan said with some helplessness.

He had been sending people to observe the movements of Zheng Chong and the major aristocratic families.

He was certainly aware that the current situation was extremely critical, and any decision could affect the overall situation.

But it is precisely in times like these that we need to remain calm.

All the soldiers and generals in their hands, even if they were all included, numbered no more than six or seven hundred.

Despite being called suicide soldiers, they have never been on the battlefield. Even though they have practiced martial arts in their daily lives, it is hard to say how much they can perform when it comes to real combat.

They certainly can't compare to those top families that directly recruit retired soldiers.

He believed in the absolute loyalty of the assassins he had trained, but he only dared to trust their loyalty.

In addition, Zheng Chong left 20,000 troops to guard the city walls and gates.

If they rush to storm the city gate at this point, they might be able to open it for a short time, but they certainly won't be able to hold out for long.

If the timing is wrong, even if the city gates are wide open, the emperor can only sigh in vain.

"When are we going to get to this point?!"

"Wouldn't it be the perfect opportunity for us to strike now, coordinating with His Majesty from within and without?"

Chen Tan grew increasingly anxious.

In his view, when Zheng Chong sent men out of the city gate to forcibly assassinate the emperor, it was their turn to take action.

As long as chaos is caused in the city, the morale of the troops that leave the city will also be thrown into disarray!

"Brother Chen, I can only tell you that if we make a move now, we will most likely die, and it will be a pointless suicide!"

Jia Yan became increasingly agitated by the pressure.

His intuition told him that now was not the best time to take action.

The best time would be for the emperor to confront the attacking army.

At that time, General Guanqiu Jian would likely lead the remaining troops to attack the city walls.

That would be the chance to turn the tide in one fell swoop!