Chapter 104: Thirty-six Immortals Entering the North
The official's concerns were not problematic.
Since the age of the Cataclysm, humans have huddled in cities, hiding behind high walls.
For several cities, defense is the norm.
Even most of the soldiers never left the city throughout their lives.
Defend, defend, defend again, this is the best tactic to fight against the beast.
Only in the city can we have the strength of high walls and the power of cannons.
Even when they had an absolute advantage in military strength, few generals would order to leave the city.
Because there is no end to the ferocious beasts, going out to fight in the city will only increase the risk and waste ammunition.
From the small cities to the entire northern battlefield, defensive tactics are adopted.
The nine lines of defense are like nine high walls, blocking the attack of the monster army.
Li Xiang said lightly, "Just do it. If those generals don't accept the order, let them leave. There can only be one voice in Chicheng."
His expression was very calm and his tone did not fluctuate at all, as if he was stating a fact without emotion.
But just such a simple sentence made the official feel the strength of the young city lord.
Previous city lords either brought a staff or recruited think tanks.
After all, it is not easy to manage a military city with a population of one million.
Moreover, although the city lord has strong combat power, he is not good at making overall arrangements.
However, this city lord came alone. When the new official took office, he ordered that most of the population be moved outside the city.
Now, a bizarre decision has been made to send 300,000 garrison troops out of the city to fight.
"well."
The city official sighed silently, turned around and walked out.
…
City Defense Department.
The conference room was filled with smoke.
The generals looked gloomy.
Another cigarette butt was pressed into the ashtray, and Miao Renfeng broke the silence, "We are here to think of a solution, not just sitting here playing riddles."
He looked around and saw that no one spoke, so he said: "If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your acquiescence. Okay, everyone, go back and assemble the troops to leave the city."
"I can't accept such a ridiculous order!" a general finally said.
Miao Renfeng looked at it and snorted, "Old Yun, I thought you were mute like them."
The corner of Yun Mengze's mouth twitched, "If you don't want to be the one who stands out, then I will."
"Even if I were to go to court-martial, I would not let my brothers die outside the city."
Another general took over and said: "Brother Yun is right. I have led troops for more than ten years, and I have never heard of anyone voluntarily giving up high walls and rune cannons to fight those monsters."
Someone said quietly: "I think our city lord is inflated and thinks that the monster army outside the city is just paper."
"Once there is no protection from the city wall and no fire coverage from the rune cannon, we will have no advantage against those monsters."
"Yes, there is no difference between leaving the city and dying."
The more the generals talked, the angrier they became.
Someone slapped the table and said: "You said that Akagi can only have one voice, I'm quitting! The Eighth Division has more than 10,000 lives, and we can't let it be wasted in vain just because of his stupid decision!"
"Yes! I won't do it either!"
Several more generals slapped the table and stood up.
At this time, Miao Renfeng suddenly said, "Without the city lord, not to mention the 13,000 people of your Eighth Division, the entire Chicheng army of 300,000 people, and millions of people, would have died at the mouth of the monster."
The generals were stunned.
A coldness flashed in Miao Renfeng's eyes, "Don't forget that Chicheng was saved by the city lord Li Xiang with his own efforts."
"this……"
The expressions of the generals changed again and again.
The commander of the 8th Division sat back in his chair and said with his lips curled up, "In the worst case, give him his life!"
The indignant generals also sat back.
Miao Renfeng looked around, "So, everyone accepted the city lord's order?"
"If you don't speak, you are acquiescing."
"Okay, let's adjourn the meeting and assemble the troops according to the city lord's orders."
Wait for everyone to leave the conference room.
Miao Renfeng lit another cigarette and looked out the window.
"You are already a third-level and ninth-level monk. You can become an immortal with just one step, but you are still smoking this thing." Yun Mengze walked over and frowned as he looked at the ashtray full of cigarette butts.
Miao Renfeng took a puff of cigarette and blew it out from his nostrils. The smoke was burning like a bull demon. "The threshold of the fourth level is too high. I'm afraid I won't be able to cross it with my legs in this life."
Yun Mengze was a little surprised, "So unsure?"
"I am called self-aware." Miao Renfeng shook off the ashes of his cigarette, "Don't talk to me about cultivating immortals. I am just a layman, eating, drinking, whoring, gambling, and smoking. I only have this worldly hobby."
Yun Mengze was surprised: "You don't want to be an immortal and achieve immortality?"
Miao Renfeng suddenly raised his head and stared into the eyes of his old comrade, "Can immortals live forever? When the remaining four fronts in the north collapse, will those immortals survive? That's nonsense!"
Yun Mengze was silent for a moment, "I didn't expect that you are also a defeatist."
"I didn't say that."
Miao Renfeng waved his hand, "Don't talk about whether you have these things or not. Hurry up and gather your people and bring all the equipment you can."
"Tonight's battle is Kyushu's only counterattack in decades of fighting against the Demon Alliance."
He put the cigarette butt in the ashtray, stood up, put his hands behind his back, looked at the tall city wall outside, and murmured:
"I didn't expect that I, Miao Renfeng, had been a coward for most of my life, but I would one day stand up."
…
The news that 300,000 troops in Akagi had gathered to attack tonight spread throughout the northern border.
The whole army was shocked.
Xuanwu City.
Qingqiu slapped his hand on the table, "Nonsense!"
The sergeant who sent the message shrank in fear.
"This kid is crazy! He must be crazy!" Qingqiu paced back and forth anxiously, "Who the hell gave him the idea to use 300,000 people to leave the high wall and attack the monster defense line? His staff officers
Are they all caught in the door?"
The messenger sergeant said weakly, "General, it seems that City Lord Li...has no staff."
Qingqiu was stunned, "What?"
The messenger sergeant said bravely, "City Lord Li came to Chicheng alone to take office."
"Didn't I send him a staff officer?" Qingqiu's eyes widened.
The communications sergeant swallowed hard, "It seems, it should be, uh, not."
Qingqiu yelled, "Old Wang!"
Lao Wang from the think tank ran in, "General, what's the matter?"
Because he had stayed up late and worked overtime these past few days, Staff Officer Wang's hair had become much thinner. He had dark circles under his eyes, a puffy face, and a greasy glint on his forehead.
Qingqiu slapped him on the bald head, "What did you do? Li Xiang went to Chicheng alone, and you don't know how many people you sent to help him!"
Counselor Wang: "???"
…
Small courtyard.
Under the willow tree.
Emperor Shitian poured a glass of wine and handed it to the old man sitting in front, "Please, Mr. Ge."
The aroma of wine overflows.
Zhang Ge shook his head and said apologetically: "The old man understands the God of War's kindness, but my frail old body may not be able to withstand the stimulation of this strong drink."
"It's because the emperor didn't think carefully." Emperor Shitian took back the jade cup, picked up the wine pot, and poured it into another jade cup.
Only this time, what was poured out was not wine, but fragrant light tea.
Mr. Zhang Ge hesitated for a moment, picked up the jade cup and took a sip.
Emperor Shitian then asked, "Why did Mr. Ge come to see me this time?"
Mr. Zhang Ge got straight to the point: "The Council of Elders passed a resolution to put the thirty-six immortals into the northern battlefield."
Emperor Shitian narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he was silent for a moment, "What if they refuse?"
"So I came to find you." Zhang Ge said.
Emperor Shitian asked: "What is the attitude of those people?"
Zhang Ge said: "Four in favor and three against."
Emperor Shitian suddenly smiled, "It should have been like this."
Zhang Gelao took out a piece of golden silk and handed it over with both hands: "Please."
In front of Emperor Shitian, a large seal appeared out of thin air, stamped next to the four gold and silk seals.
The next moment, the golden silk flew into the sky.
There is a huge figure, holding gold and silk in his hand, and his voice shakes the whole country:
"The God of War has ordered that from now on, thirty-six immortals will enter the northern territory to participate in the war. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed!"
