Vol 9 Chapter 165 (1/2)

Chapter 165

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 165: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE SIEGE OF XINYE (14)

Li Dian POV.

When she saw me looking over, Cao Ren continued, “Should we enter with all of our forces or leave some troops to take down the city?”

Un? Un… I looked up at the city walls after I heard what Cao Ren said. The walls were much taller than before and it was unlikely that our ladders would be sufficient to scale them. Besides, there were no enemies on the tower apart from the men playing the drums. And now that the gates were open, there was no use for the battering rams.

“There is no longer any defending troops at the tower. We should prioritise entering the city.”

“Alright then.” Cao Ren nodded, seems like she was of the same opinion, as she raised her spear, “Continue charging! Full speed ahead!”

“Oh!!!!” The troops yelled as they followed behind us.

Just then, I looked about and could not see any sign of Zhao Yun or Chen Dao nor did I see them gathering the remnants of their troops and preparing to charge at us. Looks like they have either died in the charge or have chosen to flee for their lives. Looks like even someone like Zhao Yun can do nothing in a group that has lost its meaning huh? It’s kind of sickening to think of how righteous she seemed at first.

*Tatatatata*

While I was preoccupied with my thoughts, the scenery darkened and I thought there were dark clouds but saw that it was because I was pa.s.sing through the gates.

We are here. We are now inside Xinye city.

When I realised this, I did not feel elated, just relieved. This battle has taken about half a month now with 3 big and small skirmishes in total but it is finally coming to a close now. And we have finally won. If it were not for the defections of those 3, we would never have made it this far.

I am a warrior. But it’s clear that I need a lot more training as a warrior. At least until I can handle any battle without having to rely on external help.

“Lord Li Dian, Lord Cao Ren! There are some movements over there!” Lu Xiang yelled. MY heart tightened as I looked about but all I saw were the commoners moving about helter skelter.

“That’s fine. Be they troops or civilians, it’s fine if they are just escaping.” Cao Ren said, her expression by now had returned to her calm and relaxed one that she usually had on, “Orders! Split into 2 and charge southward from both sides! If you encounter any enemy, kill them without any hesitation!”

“Yes!!!!”

“Ah, yes.” Cao Ren seemed to remember something and muttered to herself before yelling out more orders, “Treat the civilians with care! Do not commit murder, arson, robbery or looting!”

“Yes!!!”

“Well then, Lord Li Dian, Lord Lu Xiang!” Cao Ren saluted us, “You both will lead half of our troops while I lead the other half!”

“Understood!”

“Alright.”

Lu Xiang and i acknowledged the order and saluted Cao Ren. Soon, Cao Ren began waving the flag and making the sign for splitting our forces.

But she said commoners right…

I looked about and saw that many buildings were on fire. Looks like there was quite the battle here before. Most of the buildings were locked up and quiet. When I took a closer look, I could not find anyone looking from the inside. In fact, there was no movement at all, as though… There was no one inside.

*Ding* *Dang*! *Ding* *Dang*! *Bang*!

In the distance, the sound of explosives and weapons was clearer. There was also yelling in the distance. Looks like the battle will be even more intense after we go past the streets. I wond

er if Guan Yu and the rest have made their troops wear any markers for us to identify who are friendly forces.

*Tatata*–

Soon, we pa.s.sed by 2 alleys and came into a bright place. It was so bright that I was forced to squint as I looked ahead.

….

… Eh? When I could open my eyes fully again, the scene before me left me speechless.

What appeared before me was a battlefield filled with black smoke and warriors engaged in battle nor was there the Zhang Liao and Guan Yu in sight. Instead, there were several dozen firecrackers and 2 wooden carts that had several dozen weapons stuck on them. There were also more than a thousand troops standing in neat rows in front yelling at us.

“Eh?” A surprised cry came from the side. I turned and saw that it was Cao Ren who was just a little slower than I was. She too seemed speechless at what she saw.

*Ding* *Dang*! *Ding* *Dang*!

2 soldiers were at each card and were shaking the carts. The weapons were not stuck tightly into the carts and swayed about as the carts shook, letting out metallic clas.h.i.+ng sounds. This was exactly what we heard as we entered the city. As for the explosions, the source was even clearer.

“How about that? Bet you didn’t expect this right?” A familiar voice came from up ahead and I looked over reflexively.

*Tatata*

The sound of several horses could be heard as 3 generals slowly rode over. The one leading the way wielded a double-sided halberd and had a small dog in her chest as she looked at me, and Cao Ren, with a pair of cold eyes.

Based on the plan, she should be inebriated and should not have appeared so soon. The other 2, the one with the barbarian helmet and another who wielded a Serpent Spear, were all familiar faces as well.