(Thanks to book friend "Ye Yu Ye Yu" for the advice!)
"Your Majesty, Hongxi County is ahead!"
"The Huben Guards stationed here have more than 3,000 troops, led by the commander Liao Chenglin!"
"Originally, the Forbidden Army stationed three guards here, but our army kept disturbing their food routes, forcing them to withdraw two guards!"
On the hillside of Zhuma, Zhao Yanxun looked at the city a mile away. The distance was already very close.
There are soldiers standing guard on the city walls, and there are a large number of zombies around the city. It is really difficult to deliver food into the city.
Zhao Yanxun couldn't help but ask: "How can they transport food into the city with such monsters?"
Wang Cheng immediately replied: "These people have cavalry. When they bring food over, they will use the cavalry to lure away a large number of monsters, and then transport food into the city!"
Ordinary zombies have no intelligence and can be easily lured away with deliberate guidance, but this is very dangerous.
Zhao Yanxun murmured: "If our army attacks, these people will probably use monsters to deal with us!"
When dealing with Zhu Jinzhang last year, this guy relied on his horse advantage to guide zombies to attack Yong's army.
If Zhao Yanxun's men were not really capable of fighting, it would not be impossible for them to be completely wiped out. In fact, it was indeed quite dangerous that time.
Gao Zheng'an on the side explained: "Your Majesty... we are already using their methods!"
"oh?"
"In recent days, I have asked my subordinates to continuously harass its food routes, and also asked people to lure monsters north. This has completely cut off the city's food routes!"
Gao Zheng'an said with a hint of pride: "I'm afraid it won't be long before Hongxi County will run out of food. By then... it's not impossible to surrender without a fight!"
In the last round of fighting, Gao Zhengan had no chance to perform, so this time he seized the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.
"Surrender without a fight? That would be great!" Zhao Yanxun's expression was calm.
It is good to surrender without a fight, but it is more likely to be a desperate attempt to jump over the wall, and it is not impossible to take risks and fight out.
At this moment, dozens of guards were chopping zombies around Zhao Yanxun, causing quite a commotion.
These movements could easily be noticed by the people on the city wall, so the soldiers guarding the city immediately reported it.
Liao Chenglin was in the granary at the moment, listening to the quartermaster's report on the situation. He was the only two people in the room.
"My lord, you have seen that one thousand stones of food stored in the city can only last us half a month at most!"
"This was brought by the three-guard army that stationed in the county a few days ago. Fortunately, the other two guards withdrew, otherwise the food would have been eaten up long ago!"
One month sounds like a long time, but if the food problem is not solved, everyone will starve to death in the city after one month.
According to Liao Chenglin's opinion, it would be best to abandon Hongxi County and withdraw his people to Wuding Prefecture. Unfortunately, this is also difficult.
But now that the Yong Army's cavalry has arrived and its ability to harass has been greatly enhanced, it is no more than wishful thinking for his troops to safely evacuate.
"Master Commander, we have to let Master Xu think of a way. We can't die trapped here..."
Speaking of this, the quartermaster said more cautiously: "There have been several times where my brothers came to ask about food storage. There has been no food in the city for several days, and the brothers are already uneasy!"
Living just for a bite to eat, it is normal for the soldiers to be worried as they continue to see food transport teams being blocked and intercepted.
It is precisely because of understanding this that Liao Chenglin came to understand the situation in person today.
Although the situation was slightly better than he thought, it was still objectively grim.
If he knew that there was a mutiny in Wuding Prefecture, he would probably be even more pessimistic at this time.
"If someone asks you in the future, just say there is enough food and don't bother with them!"
"yes!"
This matter must be concealed, otherwise chaos will inevitably arise.
Liao Chenglin knew the true situation of the Forbidden Army's food reserves. Even if Wuding Mansion could transport food, they would not be able to survive for more than two months.
The food crisis still exists, so at this moment Liao Chenglin had the idea of taking a risk, just like Xu Longsheng and Zhu Jihong had the same idea.
In fact, their decision to attack Yanfeng County years ago was essentially a military adventure, but now it is just the same thing.
After returning to the Yamen from the grain depot, Liao Chenglin asked someone to write a letter, reminding Xu Longsheng to find a way to break the situation quickly.
Before the letter was sent, Liao Chenglin received a report that there were Yong Army spies outside Nancheng.
It was not unusual for spies from the Yong Army to appear outside the city, and Liao Chenglin paid no attention to them.
"Sir, Wang Qianhu said that the identity of the visitor is unusual. It may be King Yong who is here!"
The Yong army was sending spies, and they also had spies sent out. They already knew about the military parade in Pingshan Prefecture, and they guessed that it was Zhao Yanxun who was reviewing the troops.
At this moment, people below said that King Yong might be here, which made Liao Chenglin immediately want to go and have a look.
At this moment, outside the city wall, Zhao Yanxun was listening to the discussion of several generals, but his eyes were fixed on the generals' flags on the city wall.
"Hu Dabiao, bring me my bow!"
As soon as Zhao Yanxun said these words, everyone present fell silent.
Hu Dabiao brought the bow and arrows, and Zhao Yanxun took the last bow and nocked the arrows, aiming at the city wall in the distance.
Now Zhao Yanxun has completed the fifth round of upgrades, his arm strength has been further strengthened, and the effective range of his bow and arrow has reached 600 meters.
At this moment, Zhao Yanxun aimed at the rope at the top of the flag, smiled slightly and released the attack, and the arrow flew out like a meteor.
In the blink of an eye, the arrow shot through the rope, and the general's flag, which had been hanging for nearly two years, fell to the ground swaying in the wind.
Seeing this situation, everyone around him was amazed and applauded. This was simply something that was beyond human power.
"My lord is mighty!"
In the past, there was Fengxian shooting a halberd, and now there is King Yong shooting a flag.
Shooting down the military flag from 500 meters away was much more difficult for Zhao Yanxun than shooting a halberd.
Of course, Zhao Yanxun had systematic cheating, so he would not be complacent, but he could not make others marvel.
Signaling everyone to be quiet, Zhao Yanxun said: "Today, my king will shoot his general's flag. It will be up to you how to capture this city in the future!"
Gao Zheng'an slapped his chest and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will personally capture the man named Xu and ask Your Majesty to convict him!"
Gao Zheng'an always wanted to show off, and Zhao Yanxun did not hesitate to dampen his fighting spirit, so he responded: "I'm just waiting for that day!"
After looking at the sky, he felt that today's frontline inspection was almost over, so Zhao Yanxun said to everyone: "Okay... we should go back!"
The main force of Yong's army is here, and he will stay in Pingshan Mansion in the near future to personally preside over the encirclement and killing of the forbidden army.
When Zhao Yanxun and his party rode away, Liao Chenglin, who had just climbed onto the city wall, was blinded by a sudden arrow.
The arrow was so accurate that it directly shot his flag to the ground, which was equivalent to cutting off the head of his tiger guard.
Hooking his waist all the way and hiding behind the battlements, Liao Chenglin came to the general's flag.
At this moment, he was surrounded by several soldiers holding large shields, and there was no need to worry about being "beheaded" for the time being.
"It was really shot by that man outside the city?" Liao Chenglin couldn't believe it.
No normal person would believe that a rope can be broken by shooting from a distance of more than 600 meters unless they have seen it with their own eyes.
The approaching soldier replied: "Sir, it was that group of people who shot it. I saw it with my own eyes!"
"Did you all see it too?" Liao Chenglin asked the others.
"Sir, it is indeed true. The arrow was shot from that direction. There is not even a living person anywhere else!"
Others chimed in, and the truth became obvious.
At this moment, someone ran over quickly and replied: "Sir, I have picked up the arrow. Please take a look!"
He took the arrow, which was made entirely of iron. There were several words engraved on the arrow shaft.
Liao Chenglin couldn't help but read out: "King Yong Yanxun, he used his own arrows..."
Upon hearing this, everyone present was even more surprised.
This arrow was actually shot by King Yong. This man's martial arts was so powerful that it was impossible to achieve this with human power.
Looking at the general's flag on the ground, Liao Chenglin felt a little uneasy.
Although the arrow hit the general's flag, it pierced his chest, making him frightened and terrified. This feeling became increasingly intense.
