Li Xingzai understood this, and Nohara Huo also understood it in his heart.
The key is that the Jiangnan Army does not have the ability to fight head-on with the Rong people. In the past battles, Li Xingzai used a lot of conspiracies and tricks, and he did a good job in this regard, which caused a lot of trouble to the Rong people.
But it was limited to this. The Rong tribe could still afford this loss. The Rong tribe's army gradually advanced and pulled out the enemies outside Luofeng City. After that, they formed an encirclement on Luofeng City.
The Rong tribe has many experiences in attacking cities. For them, there are many ways to defeat Luofeng City.
The key is how much it costs.
Li Xingzai gathered a lot of troops in Luofeng City and gathered enough food and grass to prepare for a battle with Nohara Huomingdao.
It can be said that the two of them came from the same school, and each has lived in Toad Village for a long time. This competition is to see what each of them has learned. The winner of this battle will have the opportunity to win the only chair.
After removing the two unsightly existences of Qinglong Village and Baihu Village, Ye Yuanhuo had cut off the connection between Luofeng City and the surrounding areas. Then he gathered his forces and officially launched an attack on Luofeng City.
Now, the Rong tribe has taken the absolute initiative and can take some time to think of various ways to defeat Luofeng City.
The city was surrounded by walls on all sides, and the Rong tribe's main attack was still at the west gate.
The trebuchets opened up the battle line, quarried nearby rocks as ammunition, and almost emptied a hill. On the day of the war, stone bullets flew across the city, just like rain falling on the city.
The soldiers who defended the city worked together and fought tooth and nail against the Rong tribe's attack. Even though they blocked the first wave of Rong tribe's attack, they paid a heavy price for it.
How can there be an unbreakable city in the world? As long as they don't care about the cost, don't care about human lives, and give them enough time, any city will be conquered one day.
In this battle to defend the city, the Jiangnan Army performed very bravely. However, facing this inevitable defeat, it was inevitable for everyone to feel panic.
In the study room of the City Lord's Mansion, Li Xingzai admired an ink landscape painting on the wall with his hands behind his hands.
In the picture, the fisherman is fishing, and the misty rain is about to come, which makes people feel like they are out of the world.
On the table is a letter just sent by the Rong clan. It was written by Nohara Huo himself. Li Xingzai can confirm this, not because of Nohara Huo's handwriting. He has been with Nohara Huo for a long time and knows him well. Nohara Huo
Huo has barely read any books and can't even read a few Chinese characters. It was only in Toad Village that he entered the literacy class.
The sentences in the letter are incoherent and full of typos, making it extremely crude. But crudeness often also means sincerity. In this letter, Nohara Hui was rarely moved by true emotions.
He recalled his experience with Li Xingzai. At that time, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the two of them lived and died together.
Although in Fox Nagisa, it is said that the past is wiped out, the two words of love are often the most difficult to calculate clearly.
The best friend who had passed away was now facing each other with swords drawn. Even Li Xingzai felt a little disappointed in his heart.
The meaning of the letter was that Nohara Huo was willing to spare Li Xingzai's life. He listed three strategies for attacking the city, each of which could break the city. Now Li Xingzai was certain to lose, so he had to surrender early.
He was willing to carve out a land for Li Xingzai to establish himself as king. Firstly, he was concerned about his past relationship, and secondly, he could keep the Li family's reputation alive.
Regarding the three strategies he proposed, Li Xingzai thought carefully about them and did not deny that they were indeed effective.
A losing situation...
The conditions he proposed were not unreasonable, and his feelings were not sincere. He just asked Li Xingzai to open the door and surrender...
Did the empire lack an emperor who surrendered? When Emperor Ming negotiated peace with the Rong tribe twice, the empire's reputation plummeted. Li Letian had a secret conspiracy with the Prime Minister, but was slowly ignored in the end. Even Li Xingzai had to compromise.
But it has come to this day. When he left the capital on white horse, he came to Luofeng City alone. He first met Qi Jiguang, and then got help from the Caobang. He wiped out the pirates, went north to fight against the army, got help from the King of East China Sea, defeated Li Xing and replaced him...
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One by one, it is not an exaggeration to say that they came here through blood and stepped on the edge of a knife.
Why do we have to work so hard and suffer these storms?
In the quiet room, Li Xingzai pondered for a long time. If he just wanted to be a Prince of Peace and live a life of debauchery, there should be an easier way, so there is no need to go to this step.
I always want to do something.
In the city of Chang'an, the government is weak and corrupt officials are rampant. In Youzhou, the feudal lords are separatist, and King Fayang is in disobedience. At the northwest border, the army is weak, and the Rong tribe is killing the people of the empire without restraint. The people are in dire straits, and their lives are in ruins...
I always want to do something.
Until today, I have soldiers and loyal civilian and military generals. Although I don't have much advantage compared to the Rong tribe, I still have the qualifications to compete with the Rong tribe.
No one can tell what the overall situation of heaven and earth will be like in the end. An insignificant move now may affect the final outcome.
Li Xingzai was anxious and worried, but it would not be easy for him to give up what he had worked so hard for.
In this way, Nohara Hui was a bit naive in this matter. He took the friendship he had shared too seriously, and he took Li Xingzai's determination too lightly.
After thinking for a long time, Li Xingzai walked out of the study.
In the hall, Qi Jiguang was waiting for his decision on how to reply to the Rong clan.
"Your Majesty, the Rong tribe has built four high towers outside the city. Once the high towers are built, our army will have no chance of winning."
The battle has reached this level, and Qi Jiguang is also worried. How can he let the soldiers charge into the battle, knowing that the battle will end in defeat?
Li Xingzai slowly said four words: "Decisive battle in Kaicheng."
Qi Jiguang was startled, raised his head, and saw Li Xingzai's eyes like burning coals. He was silent for a moment, and then nodded heavily.
If you stay in the city and defend passively, you will definitely lose. Of course, if you go out of the city to fight the Rong tribe, you may not have much chance of winning.
But at least there is some room for struggle. Didn't Li Xingzai struggle step by step to get to where he is today?
The Rong tribe captured countless civilians and built several high platforms for them outside the city. They were even slightly higher than the city wall. The soldiers fired arrows on the city wall, really unscrupulously.
This time, when the Rong tribe decided to attack, they suddenly saw the city gate open, and the Jiangnan army lined up and formed a posture with the Rong tribe under the city.
First there is a white horse, Li Xingzai dressed as a Rong clan, holding the Overlord's Golden Gun, with a big flag flying behind him.
On the top of the city, Qi Jiguang was sitting in command, holding a flag in his hand to order the three armies.
After seeing this scene, Nohara Hui was also shocked. He did not expect that his letter would have any effect, but he was still willing to let Li Xingzai live if he could save his life.
However, even so, he still underestimated Li Xingzai's determination and courage.