ebookland Chapter 316 United We Stand!
Chapter 316 United We Stand!
"When Handan falls, I, Tang Yu, will be the first to die!"
"I am with you all, so please rest assured!"
After he finished speaking, the people of Handan City in the square fell into silence.
They originally thought that Tang Yu, like the previous nobles, would hide in the back alone, or even escape first.
He told these ordinary people to risk their lives, but Fang Yuan actually said something like that.
Instantly, the entire city's population united and spoke.
"Grand Preceptor, we believe in you."
"Yes, Grand Preceptor, we are with you, we can definitely hold out."
After mobilizing the civilians, Tang Yu looked at the soldiers.
"Gentlemen, you are soldiers of my Qin state, and also locals of Handan."
"Your fathers and mothers, your wives and children."
"They are all in Handan City. If Handan City is breached..."
"Then not only will we perish, but they will not be spared either."
"So, whatever your reasons, let us stand up together and fight together."
"Let's do our part to protect our loved ones."
Looking at the soldiers before him, Tang Yu sighed.
Frankly speaking, people need goals and beliefs to fight.
The same goes for these soldiers; Tang Yu knew that their current state might not be for his sake.
It wasn't for anyone else, but for my own parents.
But in this state, they will be invincible.
At the same time, Tang Yu looked at them, knowing that sometimes, apart from certain necessary factors, things could change.
Other factors can also be added to motivate the soldiers' fighting spirit.
"Please rest assured, everyone, in this battle to defend Handan City..."
"Every soldier who participates in this defense battle will be rewarded with thirty taels of silver."
"Anyone who goes into battle and kills the enemy will be rewarded with fifty taels of gold, and for each enemy killed, they will be promoted according to the Qin military merit system."
"I hope that you will all bravely advance and fight the enemy."
"If we can successfully defend Handan, many new nobles will surely emerge."
"If we fail, then we'll meet at the Martyrs' Cemetery."
Hearing Tang Yu's inspiring words, many soldiers were filled with patriotic fervor.
Looking at the people and soldiers, Tang Yu knew that the people's hearts were now in his favor, and immediately gave an order.
"We are now on the verge of a crisis, and the enemy is about to arrive at the gates of Handan."
"Soldiers, let's go and defend the city."
"As for the common people, we have done everything we can, whether it is transporting grain or helping to transport tools for defending the city."
"We are united as one to fight against the enemy outside Handan City."
After Tang Yu finished speaking, he immediately let Shen Lang take the stage and give him command.
After all, he had some knowledge of tactics and how to defend a city.
But after all, I'm not a professional, while he's a former soldier.
Before joining the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Shen Lang was an Iron Eagle Swordsman of the Qin Kingdom.
He has been through seven or eight battles, big and small, so he can be considered a veteran.
With someone like this in command, Tang Yu felt completely at ease.
In an instant, a group of soldiers arrived at the city gate and prepared hot oil, tree stumps, rolling stones, and other things.
After everything was ready, Tang Yu looked at these things and thought for a moment, then said to Shen Lang.
"Come here, I have a suggestion for you."
Shen Lang approached Tang Yu, somewhat curious.
What advice is this all-knowing and all-powerful national advisor going to give me?
Unexpectedly, Fang Yuan's words made his jaw drop.
Because Tang Yu told him that if he wanted a cell phone during this city defense mission...
There is one thing that can be put to good use, and that is the Golden Branch.
If some friends don't know what "Golden Branch" is, then to put it bluntly, it's what we call excrement.
In ancient times, human excrement was collected in a pool.
The liquid in this accumulation pool is called the Golden Branch.
As for the uses of this golden branch, they are quite extensive.
Besides being disgusting and capable of physical attacks, its most important function is to cause wound infections.
Of course, the first point is still the strongest.
As the saying goes, "A mop covered in poop is like Lu Bu reborn."
"Your Excellency, isn't this against the natural order? Is it really necessary to go this far?"
Shen Lang looked at Tang Yu with some surprise, but Tang Yu saw the eagerness in his eyes and immediately spoke.
"Don't worry, let's give it a try. After all, this battle is a fight between a smaller and a larger force."
"So what if we used such methods? And let me tell you, you absolutely cannot say that I told you."
Shen Lang nodded hurriedly. "Do as I say," he said, though he already had his own ideas.
The Imperial Advisor only told me not to say that it was his idea, but he didn't tell me, so that others wouldn't be able to guess.
Why not just indirectly shift the blame to Tang Yu?
After all, using such methods as the Golden Bough during wartime would not sound good if word got out.
Shen Lang was unwilling to take the blame, thinking of the Grand Preceptor's prestige in the Qin state.
Even if such a thing were to happen, no one would dare to gossip about the Grand Preceptor.
So Shen Lang made up his mind to make the Grand Preceptor's reputation as a war genius known far and wide.
……
Inside the Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng and Fusu paced back and forth, their faces filled with anxiety.
If viewed from a distance, it might even appear to be a mirror image.
It can only be said that these two are truly father and son, as their expressions and reactions when anxious are exactly the same.
They all had their brows furrowed, their hearts filled with worry.
According to their understanding, it seems that the rebels have already reached the city gates.
The mere 20,000 troops defending Handan were barely holding on.
"Alas, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have removed those people back then."
At this moment, Fusu stepped forward and said.
"Father, don't worry, I believe that my teacher will definitely have a solution."
"Besides, didn't General Meng go to provide support? I think General Meng should be able to make it in time."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng shook his head and said...
"Meng Tian couldn't make it in time, even though he went to provide support."
"But by the time he arrived, it was too late."
"I only hope that Mr. Tang can run faster."
"Otherwise, if Handan falls, Mr. Tang will definitely die."
Ying Zheng did not believe that Tang Yu could successfully defend Handan City.
Now, all he can do is hope that Tang Yu can escape.