Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!
Chapter 403 - 394: Eve of the Great Battle

Chapter 403: Chapter 394: Eve of the Great Battle

Finally, after a day of hustle, the entire defense setup here has entered the right track.

One could say, this fortress has become impregnable.

Not only did Lin Yi bring a force exceeding ten thousand in number, but these were all novel soldier types not seen before.

One must realize, the ramparts by now had undergone earth-shaking transformations.

At intervals between the merlons, a dark and solemn cannon was installed, its appearance commanding awe and respect.

Of course, Lin Yi made a special trip to inspect under the city wall, only to see several dark muzzles.

To someone who has never seen such a device, it would be difficult to guess its function, let alone comprehend its formidable power.

Precisely because of this, it’s bound to deliver a significant psychological blow to the enemy.

After all, even within You Country, few know the true power of these weapons.

Besides, the people he brought are now armed to the teeth.

Moreover, he had specifically ordered the installation of catapults on top of the city walls.

These contraptions are actually quite simple in principle.

Even though such devices don’t exist presently, with a few instructions from Lin Yi, they were quickly assembled.

These rudimentary catapults are just big spoon-shaped slings. Someone places a rock or similar object in it, and then a few people swiftly pull the front rope, using inertia to fling the stone far away.

Of course, whether they’d actually hurl stones or something else remains to be seen.

In any case, Lin Yi brought a significant number of explosive bags—yes, explosive bags.

These are wrapped in cloth containing explosives and items like iron nails and shrapnel, with a long fuse on the outside.

As for the destructive power of these devices, their effectiveness remains to be tested when the enemy assaults.

These are essentially just larger versions of hand grenades, which, even now, must be ignited with fire.

Naturally, with these weapons being predominantly firearms now, Lin Yi had the fire precautions strictly enforced.

That is, to ensure these devices wouldn’t ignite from spontaneous contact with open flames.

In the event of a blunder, there’d be no need for an enemy attack; they would blow themselves up first.

As these defenses were being put in place, the civilians in the frontlines had also withdrawn, leaving only a few to cover the rear.

Of course, Lin Yi had already issued orders for these civilians to set traps after they retreated.

Come nightfall, when the enemy ceases their siege, they would sneak out of the city under the cover of darkness, abandoning the fortress there and falling back to this position.

After all, manpower is exceedingly scarce at the moment.

Losing even one soldier decreases their numbers, and Lin Yi absolutely wants to avoid unnecessary casualties.

Moreover, these people, after this war, are likely to be conscripted by him, effectively bolstering the Nanshan Army.

As for the possibility of spies among them, Lin Yi is certainly aware they will exist.

But he trusts that the majority are reliable.

After all, since they did not collude with the garrison of Yumen Pass, it indicates they aren’t part of Eighth Prince’s faction, which is enough.

However, for safety’s sake, Lin Yi didn’t keep his young charge close but ordered her to stay within the City Lord Mansion.

Indeed, it’s relatively safer there. If one were to ascend the ramparts, an errant arrow could pose a danger during an enemy attack.

The consequences of injury would be serious.

As for Lin Yi, he had already donned the war armor that originally belonged to the Emperor.

This set of armor encased Lin Yi completely and was made of notably strong material.

Standard weapons would indeed find it hard to cause even a scratch.

And even being shot by arrows would hardly result in serious harm.

The most important point is that Lin Yi has come well-prepared.

He even anticipates, by the time the enemy reaches the city’s doorstep, they might not even be able to shoot one arrow before being utterly routed.

It’s not overconfidence; rather Lin Yi truly possesses the strength, as does the Nanshan Army.

Understandably, ancient soldiers versus modern firearms—although not the level of automated weaponry—mere gunpowder is beyond their tolerance.

To put it bluntly, even traditional fireworks brought to ancient times could inflict devastating casualties.

It’s not so much about the explosive damage but the chaos and stampede it would cause among the troops.

Throughout history, an exploding camp has never been a trivial matter.

Time passed silently, and by the second day, the garrison from the front started to return gradually.

However, to distinguish friend from foe, Lin Yi did not open the city gates, opting instead for ropes to be lowered for them to climb up.

Who knows how close the Grassland’s lake people are, possibly right behind their retreat.

If the gates were opened and the enemy breached, they’d be hard-pressed to close them again.

During wartime, once closed, city gates were difficult to be breached. To prevent battering by logs, stones would be piled behind the gates.

Lin Yi, as a modern man armed with advanced firearms of the era, still doesn’t dare be negligent. A mishap in the sewer and regret would be the only option, with nowhere to cry.

Thus, even with powerful explosives in hand, the city gates were securely barricaded.

This is his responsibility towards himself, towards the Emperor, and towards the whole You Country.

Should anything happen to Lin Yi, You Country would likely crumble instantly.

Under such a tense atmosphere, the 300,000 nomadic army had breached the last line of defense.

On the morning of the second day, as they lead their forces to the city’s threshold once more,

They unexpectedly discovered that the city walls were void of any living soul—

Only a few scarecrows stood there.

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