Zhao Rui briefly observed the battlefield, then ordered all the machine tool crossbows to aim at the catapults and pulled the triggers at the same time.
At this moment, the catapults were still in a state of preparation, and there was no defense around them. When the artillery mines rushed over, they had no power to parry.
A series of explosions sounded instantly, directly blowing those catapults into powder.
Ashoka was also knocked to the ground by the air wave from the explosion. He fainted on the spot and did not stand up for a long time.
Zhao Rui sneered, clapped his hands, turned and left.
The current Maurya Dynasty is a lamb to be slaughtered to him, but at this stage he has no intention of launching a full-scale war, but wants to take this opportunity to build the local area.
He will not easily start a war before everything is ready.
More than fifty large boats were slowly sailing on the river not far away, and they were filled with people from all walks of life. Everyone's eyes were full of expectations.
Before coming here, the officials of Dashang told them that this was a paradise in the world, and everyone could get a large piece of land and live a better life here.
But when they saw this primitive jungle, their faces were somewhat disappointed.
After all, in such a backward place, even if we get more land, life will not be very good.
When the big ship docked at the dock, Zhao Rui quickly reached the high platform of the water village.
"Everyone, from now on, this is your new home. I will build an unprecedented huge city for you here. Not only will you gain money and land, but you will also become the pioneer of this land."
The passionate voice suddenly shocked everyone present. They were not brainwashed by these words, but they admired Zhao Rui from the bottom of their hearts.
All ordinary people in big business circles will regard every word Zhao Rui says as a golden rule.
The disappointment previously shown on their faces disappeared, and unprecedented enthusiasm aroused in their hearts!
Soon, these ordinary people were assigned to various positions.
After Asoka was defeated, he immediately retreated to the camp with the remaining soldiers, but he had not yet recovered from the previous scene, and his whole person was in a sluggish state.
King Blue River was very worried and stood beside him and kept shaking Ashoka's body.
Being knocked unconscious by such a powerful explosion was not an easy thing to endure. It was a miracle that Ashoka could wake up in such a short period of time.
"Your Majesty, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"
Lan and Wang held the medicine in one hand, and put the other hand on the back of Asoka's head, massaging it constantly, for fear of causing any accidents.
After an unknown amount of time, Ashoka suddenly stood up.
"No, this battle can't go on any longer. We have to retreat immediately! The merchant army's weapons are too powerful."
Many generals nearby also echoed.
"Yes, we have never seen the weapons they used. In fact, once those small black balls explode, dozens of us will die. It's terrible."
"Yes, Your Majesty, we'd better retreat. If we spend too much time here, I'm afraid something will happen in the country."
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While everyone was chattering and discussing knowledge, King Ashoka was already holding the jade seal and was about to issue an order to withdraw the troops, but was stopped by King Blue River.