vrcanaries Chapter 119 The Chen Family’s Choice
Chapter 119 The Chen Family’s Choice
In the afterglow of the setting sun, a confident and calm smile appeared on Chen Jun's face. He looked at General Liu in front of him, his eyes flashing with determination, as if he had already seen the prospect of victory. He spoke slowly, with a bit of pride and determination in his voice: "My father once told me that our ancestors once held important positions in the county government and served the court loyally. My father inherited his will and succeeded the position of county magistrate. He also served in the court and received the grace of the court. Therefore, my Chen family has remembered the grace of the court for generations, and naturally we must do our best to eradicate these rebellions for the court and bring peace to the world."
After hearing this, General Liu's eyes flashed with admiration. He patted Chen Jun on the shoulder and said in a loud and firm voice: "Well said! As long as we can successfully capture the county and wipe out the rebels, I will report your Chen family's contribution to the court truthfully, so that your glory will be recorded in history forever!"
Chen Jun was delighted when he heard this. He bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, General Liu! I will go back and prepare now, gather the warriors in my family, and make full preparations for the siege!"
General Liu nodded and watched Chen Jun leave. After he left, Li Wei stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "General, what are your plans next?"
General Liu smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. He said slowly: "Wait a minute! Now that we have the cooperation of the Chen family, it will be easy to capture the county. However, we can't let our guard down. In the next few days, let the craftsmen speed up the construction of some siege ladders and other equipment to paralyze the rebels. At the same time, we must also make full preparations to ensure that the county is captured in one fell swoop, leaving the rebels with nowhere to escape!"
Hearing this, Li Wei secretly admired General Liu's foresight. He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Yes! I'll arrange it right away!"
As night fell, the entire military camp was immersed in a tense and orderly atmosphere. The soldiers were busy preparing the equipment and supplies needed for the siege, while General Liu stood in front of the tent, looking at the county town occupied by the rebels in the distance. His eyes flashed with determination, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.
What he was thinking in his heart was that after he conquered this county, he would not only be able to obtain the wealth in the county, but also be able to be promoted to a higher position based on his merits.
Of course, the situation here did not escape Zhang Shan's eardrums. Zhang Shan sent many people to observe the movements of the officers and soldiers along the way.
"Brother Zhang! Those officers and soldiers have been building siege equipment all day!" At this time, the person responsible for gathering information came back to report.
"Can you find out how many people they have?" Zhang Shan asked with a frown. This was the first time he faced Da Kun's regular army, so how could he not be nervous?
As the night deepened, Zhang Shan frowned as he listened to the news brought back by the spies. He knew very well that this time he was not facing an ordinary mob, but a well-trained army of the Dakun Kingdom, and they also had the support of the Chen family. The outcome of this battle was of vital importance to him.
"Brother Zhang, according to my observation, there are about 5,000 soldiers and they are well-equipped with complete siege equipment." The spy reported truthfully with a hint of worry in his words.
Zhang Shan pondered for a moment, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. He stood up, waved his hand to signal the scout to retreat, then turned to the generals beside him and said: "Everyone, the soldiers are coming fiercely, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Although they are numerous, we have the advantage of terrain and the support of the people. As long as we unite as one, we will be able to defend this county."
All the generals agreed in unison, and the atmosphere instantly became solemn and tense. Zhang Shan knew that this battle was not only about his own survival, but also about the safety of the people in the entire county. He had to make the right decision to ensure victory.
"Pass the order down to strengthen the city defense and be on high alert. At the same time, send people to secretly contact the people in the city and let them prepare for the battle." Zhang Shan's voice was sonorous and powerful, revealing his firm determination.
As the order was issued, the entire county moved quickly. People joined the defense team one after another, carrying stones and wood to reinforce the city walls, or making logs! Lei Shi supported the defenders. The atmosphere in the city became tense and orderly. It was unknown how many people in the city really supported them. After all, when Zhang Shan and his men entered the city, they robbed a lot of people.
At this time, General Liu had received the news that Zhang Shan had strengthened the city defense. He stood in front of the tent, looking at the county town illuminated by lights in the distance, with a trace of solemnity in his eyes. He knew that this battle would be a tough one, but as long as the people of the Chen family really cooperated to open the city gate, they would be able to successfully capture Xishan County.
"Pass the order down, the whole army should have a good rest tonight! We will set out for Xishan County tomorrow!" General Liu's voice was low and firm, revealing his determination to win. He knew that the outcome of this battle would determine his future fate and glory. He had to go all out to win this battle.
As the night deepened, the entire military camp was immersed in a solemn atmosphere. The soldiers sharpened their swords, preparing for the upcoming battle. Zhang Shan and General Liu were also fighting for their respective beliefs and goals. Tomorrow's battle would determine the fate and direction of the entire county.
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At this time, in the Chen family's ancestral hall, Chen Dong was offering incense to the ancestors in the ancestral hall! Chen Jun had already rushed back and stood behind Chen Dong obediently. Since the county town was captured, Chen Jun seemed to have grown up a lot. He was no longer the dandy boy he used to be.
"Chen Jun, you should also burn a stick of incense for our ancestors!" Chen Dong turned around and said to his son who was standing behind him.
Chen Jun stepped forward, lit three incense sticks, and knelt down respectfully towards his ancestors.
"Father! Do we really have to open the city gate this time?" Chen Jun asked his father at this time.
"Don't you think those government troops have not received any training? Do you know why our Chen family can gain a foothold in Xishan County and get better and better? It's because we can always stand on the most advantageous side! No matter which official comes, our Chen family can stand up and support them in time! The current situation is very clear, Zhang Shan and others will not be able to accomplish anything! These people not only don't understand military affairs! And they don't have any long-term plans! So as long as they can't hold on, we will open the city gate immediately! At least we can guarantee the safety of our Chen family!" Chen Dong immediately stated his plan.
"Father is really thoughtful!" Chen Jun nodded. He knew this was the best option now. If it weren't for his father, his family would have been killed by these rebels.