This shit can't stand it anymore

Chapter 513 The end of the road

Xiqi's army surged in like a tidal wave, and the waves of attacks were like the strong wind before a rainstorm, overwhelming the defenders on the wall of Chaoge City. From the scorching sun during the day to the cold wind at night, to the light dew at dawn, the cruelty of the battle exceeded everyone's imagination.

On the city wall, there was a rain of arrows, and each arrow embodies the determination and courage of the Chaoge defenders. Every loud noise made by the defensive equipment seemed to declare Chaoge's indestructibility. Huge boulders and boiling oil continued to pour down from the city, causing Xiqi's siege ladders and rams to go up in flames.

Although Xiqi's army was brave and fearless, facing the solid defense line of Chaoge City, they had to admit that they had to pay a heavy price for every step forward. The corpses of the siege soldiers piled up like mountains, and the land under the city was dyed red with blood. The wailing and the sound of war drums intertwined to form a tragic war song.

Jiang Ziya stood on the high platform with a burning gaze. Seeing that his soldiers were exhausted from the constant offensive, he also felt mixed emotions in his heart. He knew that even the bravest soldiers would become exhausted in continuous battles.

As night fell again, Jiang Ziya knew that continuing like this would only increase unnecessary casualties. He pondered for a moment and finally gave the order: "Generals, listen to the order and withdraw your troops! For the time being, we will set up camp and besiege Chaoge. We will make further plans tomorrow."

The horn sound of the Xiqi army gradually stopped, and the soldiers who were attacking the city slowly evacuated the battlefield. Although they were unwilling to do so, they knew that this was the only choice. They set up tents outside the city, lit bonfires, and surrounded Chaoge City, forming an invisible iron wall.

In Chaoge City, Di Xin looked at the retreating figure of Xiqi's army on the city wall and breathed a sigh of relief. But he knew that this was only temporary peace, and the other party would never give up. He turned around and said to the general beside him: "Strengthen the vigilance and repair the city's defenses. Don't make any mistakes."

On the city wall, the defenders were busy cleaning up the battlefield, repairing the damaged walls, and preparing for the next round of offensive and defensive battles. In the Xiqi military camp outside the city, the soldiers were resting and recuperating, while the generals were sitting around Jiang Ziya's tent, discussing the next tactics.

The prelude to a siege battle has temporarily come to an end, but the next battle will surely become more intense. The confrontation between the two armies was like the calm before the storm, tense and depressing.

Di Xin, who had not slept on the city wall for two days and one night, returned to the palace.

He did not ride on the chariot, but walked back step by step with heavy steps, as if he was stepping on his heart with every step. Two days and one night of continuous fighting left his body as exhausted as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer. His face was full of knife-like fatigue, and the sharpness in his eyes gradually dimmed as the war dragged on.

When he crossed the high threshold of the palace, Su Daji had already greeted him.

Her eyes were full of worry, and she couldn't help but feel nervous when she looked at Di Xin's almost unsupportable figure. She hurriedly stepped forward, gently untied his shirt, and used her delicate fingers to massage his shoulders and back, trying to dispel the fatigue and tension in his body.

Di Xin closed his eyes and let Su Daji's hands roam around his body. Her technique was gentle but powerful, making him relax involuntarily. At this moment, he truly felt a trace of peace.

"Alas..." Di Xin suddenly sighed, with deep helplessness and regret in his voice, "If Gu hadn't been so suspicious and hadn't killed Zhongliang indiscriminately, maybe he wouldn't be so isolated and helpless today."

Su Daji's heart ached when she heard Di Xin's self-blame. She knew that although Di Xin was the king of a country, in this troubled world, he was just a person who was forced to make constant choices.

She knelt down on the ground, her eyes blurred with tears: "Your Majesty, it's all because of my bad health. It's because of me that so many people rebelled. If I cut off my head and send it out of the city, maybe they They will retreat."

Di Xin opened his eyes and looked at Su Daji who was kneeling on the ground with tears in his eyes. He felt an inexplicable irritation but distressed emotion in his heart. He knew that Su Daji really thought about himself.

He walked over slowly and helped Su Daji up: "Daji, get up. This troubled world is not your fault alone. Even without you, the princes of the world would have other excuses to raise armies.

I will never sacrifice you, my beloved concubine, because of the threats of these treacherous ministers and traitors. "

"His Majesty!"

Su Daji raised her head, tears in her eyes flickering in the candlelight. She looked at Di Xin's firm eyes, and the grievance and fear in her heart slowly subsided.

She knew that no matter what, Di Xin would never give up on her or this city.

A faint smile appeared on Su Daji's lips, and Di Xin quickly fell asleep under her influence.

She gently pushed Di Xin's arms away and looked at his peaceful sleeping face, but her heart was filled with turmoil. She stood up quietly, walked through the dark palace, and came to the high deer platform.

This is a tall building that Di Xin spent a lot of national resources to build in order to make her happy.

In order to build it, I don’t know how many ministers who dissuaded me were killed, and I don’t know how many slaves were killed.

The moonlight was like water, shining on her body and covering her with a layer of silver frost.

She whispered the spell, and a ripple appeared in the air. A nine-tailed white fox slowly appeared, and then transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman. Her long hair falls like a waterfall, her skin is as beautiful as snow, her eyes are as bright as stars, and her graceful figure is like a fairy walking out of a painting. Every movement is full of temptation and charm.

This woman is none other than Bai Ling, the patriarch of the Qingqiu Nine-tailed Fox Clan.

"Clan Chief Su has called me here, but what's the important matter?"

Bai Ling's voice was soft, like the spring breeze blowing on her face, but it contained irresistible power.

A trace of pleading flashed in Su Daji's eyes: "Clan Chief Bai, I know you have the ability to reach heaven and earth. Dashang is in danger now, and Emperor Xin's life is worried. I...I don't ask anyone else, I just hope you can find a way to save Dashang, Save his life."

Bai Ling frowned slightly. She looked around as if she was feeling something. After a moment, she whispered softly: "Da Shang's fate is irreversible. What you should consider now is your life.

Although Empress Nuwa ordered you to stay in the palace and confuse the emperor's heart, and she also gave you many orders not to harm loyal people or kill people, you did not care and committed many crimes.

A great future has been ruined by you. "

Hearing this, a flash of fear flashed in Su Daji's eyes, and she quickly said: "Then what should I do?"

Bai Ling took a deep look at Su Daji, seeming to be weighing something.

Finally, she slowly said: "There is only one way to temporarily turn things around and give you a chance to escape this disaster."

Su Daji did not hesitate and asked quickly: "What is the solution?"

A trace of deep thought flashed in Bai Ling's eyes, and she said slowly: "Su Daji, you also know that if Xiqi's army attacks Chaoge, you and Di Xin will have no way to escape.

After all, Boyikao died tragically at your hands, and no matter how generous that Xibohou is, he will never forgive you. "

Su Daji's face turned pale. Of course she understood the meaning of Bai Ling's words.

Boyikao originally came to Chaoge to remonstrate, but she and Emperor Xin ordered her to make preserved meat and send it to Xibohou Jichang to taste.

The original intention was to intimidate Xiqi, but unexpectedly it was self-defeating and caused Xibohou to rebel.

At this time, Bai Ling said again: "But Xiqi is not the only one who is revolting now, there is also a large army that is also very powerful."

Su Daji's heart moved and she immediately guessed the answer.

"You mean Linhuan Pass in the southeast?"

"Yes." Bai Ling nodded and continued: "Wen Zhongnai is the lord of Linhuan. Although he is ambitious, he does not want to see Chaoge reduced to Xiqi's territory.

If you can convince Di Xin to surrender to him before Xiqi's army breaks through Chaoge, you may be able to get a chance to survive for both of you. "

A complicated light flashed in Su Daji's eyes. She knew this was a dangerous road, but in this desperate situation, this seemed to be the only way out.

"But Your Majesty..." Su Daji hesitated. She knew Di Xin's pride and self-esteem, and asking him to surrender to Wen Zhong was tantamount to asking him to give up his dignity.

"You have to convince him, this is the only way." Bai Ling's tone was firm. She knew that there was not much time and she had to make a decision as soon as possible.

Su Daji took a deep breath. Her heart was full of struggle and uneasiness, but she also knew that for Di Xin and herself, she had to try.

She turned around and hurriedly walked towards Di Xin's palace. Her heart was beating faster and faster, and she knew that the decision she was about to make might change the fate of the entire Dashang.

Pushing open the door of the palace, Su Daji saw that Di Xin was still asleep. She gently walked to his bed and called softly: "Your Majesty, wake up."

Di Xin slowly opened his eyes and saw Su Daji's anxious face. He asked in a daze: "My dear concubine, what happened?"

Su Daji was about to speak when she heard the terrified cries of attendants coming from outside.

"Your Majesty, something bad has happened...Xiqi's army has begun to attack the city again!"

"What are you making noise about?"

Di Xin was furious, "Drag him down and burn him to death!"

The attendant outside was paralyzed with fear and could not speak a word when he was dragged away by the attendant.

Di Xin turned around, looked at Su Daji with a pleasant look and said, "What did my beloved concubine just say?"

Su Daji took a deep breath, shook her head, but ultimately said nothing.

"Since my beloved concubine is fine, I will go to the city wall to take a look. These guys, if I don't watch them, they will all turn into turtles..."

Di Xin cursed twice angrily.

Su Daji put on the armor for him without saying a word and watched him go away.

At dawn, a faint fish belly white appeared on the horizon, the war drums of the Xiqi army sounded loudly again, and the passionate horn sounds cut through the quiet morning light. Under Chaoge City, the war was raging, and Xiqi's army surged in like a tide, launching a new round of fierce attack on Chaoge City.

On the city wall, the defenders returned to the fierce battle after a short rest overnight. Boulders and arrows flew down like raindrops, and boiling oil and scalding golden juice poured down, burning the enemy soldiers who climbed the city wall until they screamed in agony. But Xiqi's army seemed to have gone crazy and wanted to break through Chaoge City's solid defense line at all costs.

Jiang Ziya stood on the command podium, his eyes like lightning, scanning the battlefield ahead. He frowned when he saw that his soldiers suffered heavy losses in the charges. He knew that it would be difficult to conquer Chaoge by force alone, and he had to find another way.

So, he secretly sent an order and summoned Tu Xingsun, who was good at earth escape.

"Tu Xingsun, can you use the earth escape technique to sneak into the city and open the city gate for me?" Jiang Ziya asked in a low voice.

Tu Xingsun nodded, and disappeared into the earth in a flash. His body seemed to be walking through water, easily passing through the soil and diving into Chaoge City. However, the situation in the city was far more complicated than he imagined. The helpers invited by Shen Gongbao are located in every corner of the city. They are either good at perception or proficient in formations, making Tu Xingsun's stealth full of dangers.

By accident, Tu Xingsun touched a secret formation and was almost trapped underground. Fortunately, he was extremely alert and changed his route in time, and narrowly escaped.

Back in front of Jiang Ziya, Tu Xingsun's face was pale, obviously exhausted. He shook his head and said: "The city is heavily guarded. The helpers invited by Shen Gongbao cannot be underestimated. It is difficult to open the city gate alone."

Jiang Ziya was silent after hearing this. He knew that strong attacks and small groups of infiltrators alone would not be effective. Chaoge's defense was much stronger than he thought.

On the battlefield, the confrontation between the two armies became increasingly fierce, but no matter how hard the Xiqi army tried, the Chaoge City Wall was like an insurmountable moat and remained unbreakable.

For a time, the Xiqi Army was in a stalemate. Jiang Ziya's eyes flashed with solemnity. He knew that if he wanted to conquer Chaoge, he must find another way and find the key to victory or defeat.

At this time, Li Jing walked over lightly, with an unquestionable confidence in his expression.

He stopped in front of Jiang Ziya and said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister, Chaoge City is impregnable and cannot be broken in a day. It is better to postpone the attack on the city and help Dong Bohou and Nan Bohou attack Youhun Pass and Sanshan Pass first. After gathering their forces, we can then besiege Chaoge. This is a safe strategy."

After Jiang Ziya heard this, a trace of thought flashed in his eyes.

Li Jing's proposal makes sense. Chaoge City's defense is indeed impregnable. If the forces of Dong Bohou and Nan Bohou can be combined, it may be possible to achieve absolute suppression of Chaoge.

But he immediately frowned and said worriedly: "Although this plan is good, it will take a long time. If Chaoge City cannot be captured for a long time, Wen Zhong's Linhuan Pass soldiers and horses will take advantage of it."

Li Jing was full of confidence, with a smile on his lips, as if victory was already in front of him: "Prime Minister, there is no need to worry. Although Linhuan Pass is powerful, Wen Zhongbing has few major generals, and his strength is not enough to threaten us. Wait for us After joining Dong Bohou and Nan Bohou, the army is combined into one place. There are more than one million people. What does it mean to just Linhuan Pass?"

When Jiang Ziya heard this, the hesitation in his heart gradually dissipated.

He knew that Li Jing never spoke lightly. Since he was so confident, this plan was indeed worth a try.

"Okay, as you said." Jiang Ziya finally nodded in agreement, with a trace of determination in his voice, "Send the order and postpone the attack on the city!"

He ordered Li Jing to lead Jin Zha and Muzha to assist Wandering Hun Pass, and also asked Wei Hu, Tu Xingsun and others to assist Sanshan Pass, striving to clear these two passes in the shortest possible time and unite the troops of the princes. "

Li Jing and others took the order and left.

They are all wise men. They can take advantage of the clouds and mist, and it won't take long to rush to Youhun Pass and Sanshan Pass.

The war drums of Xiqi's army suddenly stopped, and the tense atmosphere in Chaoge City eased a little. Di Xin stood on the city wall, looking at the enemy camp, puzzled. He didn't understand why Jiang Ziya suddenly stopped attacking. Could it be that they had some new plan?

He turned around and hurriedly summoned Shen Gongbao. As a national teacher, Shen Gongbao can always give the answers he needs at critical moments.

"National Preceptor, do you know why the Xiqi Army suddenly stopped attacking the city?" Di Xin's voice was filled with anxiety.

Shen Gongbao closed his eyes and concentrated, quickly made strange handprints with his hands, and muttered something in his mouth. After a while, he opened his eyes, with a trace of solemnity on his face.

"Your Majesty, Jiang Ziya may have a bigger plan with this move. He is not really giving up on attacking the city, but is planning to attack Youhun Pass and Sanshan Pass first, gather the troops of other princes, and then besiege Chaoge." Shen Gongbao His voice was low, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting Di Xin's heart.

Di Xin's face suddenly turned pale. He knew that if Jiang Ziya really united the troops of other princes, it would be difficult to defend Chaoge City. For a moment, he felt unprecedented despair.

However, Shen Gongbao looked calm. He shook his head slightly and said to Di Xin: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. I have invited talented people from three mountains and five mountains. Each of them has extraordinary abilities, which are enough to help your Majesty defend the city." Chao Ge.”

When Di Xin heard this, a glimmer of hope in his heart was rekindled. He asked eagerly: "Is there really such a person? What clever ideas can they have to help me defend the city?"

Shen Gongbao smiled slightly and replied confidently: "Your Majesty, some of these people are proficient in Qimen Dunjia, some are good at setting up formations, and some can control the wind and rain. They will set up dragnets inside and outside the city. Even if Jiang Ziya has magical powers, they will never even think about it. Easily defeat Chaoge."

When Di Xin heard this, a trace of ecstasy flashed in his eyes. He knew that Shen Gongbao was never taciturn. Since he said so, these capable people must be of great importance.

"Okay, this matter depends entirely on you, the Imperial Master. You go and make arrangements, and be sure to let these people show their abilities as soon as possible and protect Chaoge." Di Xin gave the order, his tone full of expectation.

Shen Gongbao took the order and left. His words were a reassurance for Di Xin.

In Chaoge City, Shen Gongbao summoned all the capable people and strangers. They gathered together and discussed how to set up the formation and how to use their own expertise to protect the city.

Di Xin stood on the high city wall, looking at the busy figures of these people, and the despair in his heart was gradually replaced by hope. He believed that as long as these people could show their strength, Chaoge City would be able to hold on.

Li Jing, Wei Hu and others acted separately. They swept through the mountains and rivers like a strong wind, and soon arrived at Youhun Pass and Sanshan Pass. Dongbohou Jiang Huanchu and Nanbohou Eshun have been fighting hard at these two levels for many days, but they have always been unable to break through.

Seeing the arrival of Li Jing and others, Jiang Huanchu and Eshun were overjoyed. Li Jing didn't say much and directly discussed the battle plan with them. They divided their forces and encircled them, and succeeded by surprise. Finally, they captured Youhun Pass and Sanshan Pass in just a few days.

The two armies did not stop after conquering the pass, but quickly integrated their forces, cleared obstacles along the way, and marched towards Chaoge City with overwhelming momentum. Their marching speed was so fast that even the scouts in Chaoge City failed to detect them in time.

Not long after, the armies on the east and south roads had joined the Xiqi army outside Chaoge City. The combined army was huge, with more than a million people, and surrounded Chaoge City. Their momentum was like a rainbow, as if they could raze the city to the ground with just one order.

Di Xin stood on the city wall, looking at the densely packed enemy tents in the distance, his heart extremely heavy. He originally thought that Chaoge City's strong defenses were enough to withstand all enemy forces, but now facing such a huge force, he couldn't help but feel afraid.

As night fell, Di Xin returned to his bedroom, but he was tossing and turning and had difficulty falling asleep. He was full of worries, worried about the fierce offensive that the enemy might launch at any time, worried about the safety of Chaoge City, and even more worried about his country and the country.

Under such pressure, Di Xin's expression became more and more haggard. He knew that he had to make a decision and could no longer wait passively like this.

At this time, Shen Gongbao entered the palace and saw Emperor Xin's anxious look. He said softly: "Your Majesty, although the enemy army is strong, as long as we unite as one, Chaoge City will never fall easily. I have summoned all the capable people. Soldiers, they will use their unique skills to build impenetrable defense lines for the city."

When Di Xin heard Shen Gongbao's words, he felt slightly comforted, but he was still worried. He looked at Shen Gongbao and asked in a deep voice: "Master, are you really confident in guarding Chaoge?"

Shen Gongbao smiled slightly and replied confidently: "Your Majesty, as long as you trust me, I will live up to your expectations. Every brick and tile and every inch of land in Chaoge City will be the enemy's grave."

After hearing this, Di Xin finally showed a smile. He knew that with the help of Shen Gongbao, Chaoge City's defense would be more stable. He nodded and signaled Shen Gongbao to arrange everything.

Outside Chaoge City, war drums were ringing, and the armies of the princes from all directions were ready to attack the city. The troops of Dong Bohou and Nan Bohou, carrying siege equipment, rushed towards the city wall like wild beasts. Not to be outdone, the princes in the north launched fierce attacks one after another, causing the city inside and outside Chaoge to be ablaze, and fighting continued.

On the city wall, the defenders fought hard, but the enemy's offensive was too fierce. Soon, enemy soldiers set up ladders and climbed up the city wall. Di Xin looked solemn and ordered Shen Gongbao to immediately activate the formations and mechanisms in the city.

Shen Gongbao waved his hand and made a seal, and the mechanism formation in the city was immediately activated. The ground suddenly cracked, and countless sharp blades emerged from the ground, strangling the enemy soldiers who had just climbed the city wall to pieces. At the same time, the defenders on the city wall also took advantage of this opportunity to push the enemy troops off the city wall. For a time, blood flowed into rivers inside and outside Chaoge City, and screams could be heard endlessly.

However, just when Chaoge City seemed to be about to be defended, a clear sound of Taoism suddenly came from the sky, and a few figures were seen coming through the sky, it was Guangchengzi, Chi Jingjing and other golden immortals who explained the teaching.

Their arrival was like divine soldiers descending from the sky, immediately changing the situation on the battlefield.

Guangchengzi used the Heaven-shaking Seal in his hand, and could easily break through a formation with each blow, taking away an able person and stranger along the way; Chi Jingzhi held the water and fire blade, and with one swing, he reduced all the mechanisms to ashes.

Shen Gongbao's expression changed drastically. He naturally knew that the strength of these golden immortals was extraordinary, and Chaoge City's formations and mechanisms were completely vulnerable to them.

He just didn't expect that they would actually take action in person!

At this moment, he could only watch helplessly as these golden immortals of the Chan Cult sacrificed their spiritual treasures and magical weapons, and killed all the helpers invited by Shen Gongbao like chopping melons and vegetables.

On the city wall, Di Xin saw that his formation was broken and capable people and strangers were killed, and the despair in his heart became more and more intense.

Fortunately, the purpose of the Jinxian's trip was to kill those capable people and strangers. They looked down upon ordinary soldiers and did not participate in the siege.

This also allowed Chaoge City to survive another day under the fierce attack.

The night was dark, Di Xin stood on the high city wall, looking at the starry sky, but his heart was filled with chaos. Suddenly, his eyes sharpened, and he found several figures quietly climbing down from the city wall and hurried away in the direction of Xiqi Military Camp.

Di Xin's anger was suddenly ignited, and he shouted loudly: "Archer! Where is the archer?!"

A group of archers rushed over and saluted Di Xin: "Your Majesty!"

"Someone is escaping at night, shoot him immediately!" Di Xin's voice was cold and unmistakable.

The archers immediately took orders, bowstrings sounded, and sharp arrows pierced the night sky like meteor showers in the night, shooting overwhelmingly at the deserters. The screams sounded instantly, and then stopped abruptly. The deserters fell one after another, and no one could escape.

There was no compassion at all on Di Xin's face, only coldness and determination. He knew that at this moment, any weakness could lead to the destruction of Chaoge City.

Back in the palace, Di Xin felt more tired than ever.

No one can understand his mood, only Daji, the woman who has always been by his side.

He sat on the dragon chair, his eyes empty, and said to Daji: "My beloved concubine, if Chaoge cannot be defended, are you willing to die with me?"

A trace of complicated emotions flashed across Daji's eyes. She walked to Di Xin's side and gently held his hand: "Your Majesty, Daji is willing to die with you."

Di Xin looked at Daji, the despair in his eyes gradually tinged with warmth. He said softly: "Daji, if it really comes to the end, I hope you can stay with me..."

"But..." Daji's voice changed, "The slave family wants to live with your Majesty even more! Why don't we surrender?"

"Surrendered?" Di Xinxin smiled and said: "My dear concubine, even if I are willing to surrender, those people will never let us two go."

"No!"

Daji said seriously: "That Wen Zhong from Linhuan Pass, he is willing to let us live!"

"Wen Zhong?"

Di Xin recalled it and said disdainfully: "So what if he can let Gu go? All he wants is to replace me, Dashang, but can he stop the army of more than a million from the four major princes?"

(End of this chapter)