allonlinenovel Chapter 158 Resource Consumption
Chapter 158 Resource Consumption
He took off his sword and gently placed it beside He Qingshan's body, symbolizing a soldier's highest respect for another soldier.
He spoke slowly, his voice low and sorrowful: "General He shed blood and sweat for Hesha City all his life, and today he sacrificed himself for the city."
We will never forget his bravery, and the people of Hersha will never forget his sacrifice.
After saying this, Zhao Lingfeng bowed deeply, and all the soldiers present followed his action, bowing their heads in silent mourning.
An older soldier slowly poured a jug of strong liquor in front of He Qingshan's body.
He murmured, "General He, may you rest in peace. The city of Hesha you protected, and the brothers behind you, will carry on your will."
Then, the veterans sang the battle song of Hesha City. The deep voices echoed in the night sky, carrying sorrow and defiance.
Every lyric speaks of the soldiers' loyalty and sacrifice, like a silent farewell to the deceased.
After the burial ceremony, Zhao Lingfeng returned to the city wall, gazing at the enemy camp in the distance with a resolute light in his eyes.
The image of He Qingshan kept appearing in his mind; that warrior was decisive and ruthless in the enemy ranks, preferring death to retreat.
Zhao Lingfeng took a deep breath and whispered to himself, "General He, don't worry."
"The city of Hersha will fight to the very last breath, fueled by your blood."
The soldiers on the city wall seemed to feel an invisible force at that moment. They gripped their weapons tightly, nodded to each other silently, and were filled with determination.
He Qingshan's sacrifice was not only a personal tragedy, but also a symbol of the indomitable spirit of this city.
The night wind swept through Hesha City, dispelling the stench of blood but bringing with it a new belief.
As darkness descended, the defenders of Hersha City resolved to fight on this land until the last man.
As night fell, the city of Hersha was shrouded in a cold, damp fog.
On the open field outside the East Gate, small groups of Black Rock Alliance troops gradually approached.
The enemy soldiers held torches and deliberately let the flames flicker in the darkness.
They intended for the city's garrison to see their actions.
The sound of war drums rose in the still night, heavy and unending, like the knocking of death.
The sound echoed on the walls of Hesha City, bringing an invisible sense of oppression to the weary defenders.
Enemy soldiers banged on their weapons and shouted loudly on purpose.
He mocked the defenders of Hesha City with smugness: "You rats of Hesha City! Do you still dare to come out and fight?"
They were still trembling with fear, only daring to cower behind the city wall!
They deliberately slowed their pace, making a half-hearted advance towards the city gate, sometimes laughing, sometimes shouting, creating a grand spectacle.
It seemed as if they were about to launch an attack, but they hesitated to make a move.
The defenders on the city wall, seeing the enemy's shouts, couldn't help but feel angry and gripped their weapons tightly.
Some soldiers couldn't help but curse.
However, they did not actually leave the city to fight; they could only suppress their anger and wait for their commander's orders.
As night deepened, the enemy soldiers began to shout out their slogans in an organized manner.
His tone shifted from low to high, carrying a strange sense of mockery: "Hesha City is nothing but an isolated city! If you know what's good for you, open the gates and surrender now, and you might still live!"
Their voices were deep, yet incredibly penetrating.
It hovered over Hesha City, stimulating the nerves of every garrison soldier.
Some enemy soldiers even brought prisoners and deliberately beheaded them outside the city.
The captured soldiers of Hesha were pushed to the city gate.
Holding a blade, he raised his voice in a threatening tone: "Do you see this? This is the end for Hesha City! If you resist any longer, you will end up like these people!"
Their laughter was particularly jarring in the night sky, each word like a needle pricking the ear.
This made the soldiers guarding the east gate grit their teeth in hatred.
On a high ground, several generals of the Blackrock Alliance stood by a torch.
They deliberately let the guards see their posture.
Agul's deputy, Bakun, stared coldly at the east gate and shouted, "Xu Shengzhan!"
I've heard you're a famous general of Hesha City. If you have the guts, come down to the city walls and fight me!
Do not hide atop the city walls, like a woman afraid to show your face!
Bakun's words, filled with endless contempt, pierced Xu Shengzhan's heart like a sharp blade.
He knew this was a provocation, a trap deliberately set by the enemy.
But he could not remain completely indifferent to such unwarranted humiliation and ridicule.
Xu Shengzhan's fists clenched until they turned white, and anger burned fiercely in his heart.
Xu Shengzhan stood on the city wall, looking at the enemy's provocation, and the anger surging in his heart was almost uncontrollable.
His eyes were fixed on Bakhun, and he longed to rush down from the city walls and draw his sword to fight him to the death.
However, these provocations conceal a conspiracy, and Agur must have a deeper purpose.
The soldier beside him couldn't help but whisper, "General, the enemy is definitely trying to lure us out of the city. We must not engage in battle rashly!"
Despite the soldiers' attempts to dissuade him, Xu Shengzhan gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with even stronger resentment.
He turned and glanced at the weary garrison, his heart heavy.
Hersha City is on the verge of collapse. If we stubbornly defend it, the enemy will eventually exhaust our last strength.
After a moment of internal struggle, Xu Shengzhan finally made up his mind and resolutely drew his spear.
He said to the soldiers beside him, "Soldiers, how can we tolerate such humiliation from the enemy when Hesha City is in such a critical situation!"
Today, we must fight to the death to win a shred of dignity for Hesha City!
At his roar, the soldiers on the city wall responded one after another, their expressions filled with tragic determination.
Xu Shengzhan ordered a small elite squad to leave the city and engage in battle.
Prepare for a bloody battle, to show the enemy the indomitable spirit of Hersha City.
He turned to his soldiers and said, "General He has already died fighting for the city, and today we will also disregard our own lives."
The Black Rock Alliance is nothing but a band of thieves; what is there to fear?
He gripped his spear tightly, his gaze sweeping across the faces of every soldier.
With a tragic resolve, he declared, "Hesha City cannot be surrendered! Today, I, General Xu Sheng, will fight to the death and will never let them pass through the East Gate easily!"
A glint of light flashed in the soldiers' eyes; despite their exhaustion, they were still inspired by Xu Shengzhan's imposing presence.
Xu Shengzhan knew in his heart that the enemy's provocation was not accidental.
But he was unwilling to let the enemy continue to mock the dignity of Hesha City.
So he took up his gun, mounted his horse, and led a small elite squad out of the east gate, preparing to retaliate against the enemy's provocation with a surprise attack.
Xu Shengzhan charged out of the east gate and ran head-on into Bakun, a fierce general of the Black Rock Alliance.
Bakun had been waiting for a long time, gazing at Xu Shengzhan.
He grinned, revealing a cold, sinister smile: "General Xu, I've long heard of Hesha City's valor; today I'll see if you live up to the name!"
Xu Shengzhan stared coldly at Bakun, his eyes filled with unyielding spirit.
He raised his spear, pointed it at Bakun, and said coldly, "Black Rock bandits, if you dare to set foot in Hesha City, you'll have to get past me, Xu, first!"
He flicked his spear and charged toward Bakhun with the force of thunder.
The two engaged in a fierce duel, their spears and broadswords clashing repeatedly, sparks flying everywhere.
Xu Shengzhan's marksmanship was fierce, and every shot was carried with a determination to die.
Bakhun fought back with brute force, and the two fought fiercely, their battle drawing all but over. The surrounding soldiers stopped in their tracks, stunned by the intense confrontation.
However, Xu Shengzhan soon discovered that he was surrounded by enemy troops.
Countless Blackrock Alliance soldiers were gradually separating him from the reinforcements in the city.
Nevertheless, his gaze grew even more resolute, showing no sign of backing down.
He had only one belief in his heart: since he was going to fight, he must not let the Black Rock Alliance underestimate the warriors of Hersha City!
Under Bakun's command, the soldiers of the Black Rock Alliance tightened their encirclement, and Xu Shengzhan gradually felt his strength failing, his body covered in bloodstains.
His battle robe was already stained red with blood, and the spear in his hand was somewhat heavy from repeated slashing and thrusting.
However, he still gripped his fist tightly, glaring at the enemies around him, his eyes filled with resentment and stubbornness.
Just then, Bakun slashed at Xu Shengzhan with his sword, but Xu Shengzhan dodged to the side.
But his shoulder was still slashed by the blade, and blood gushed out instantly.
He gritted his teeth and held on, swinging his spear and charging towards Bakhun with his last bit of strength, plunging the spear tip deep into Bakhun's shoulder.
Bakun roared and pushed Xu Shengzhan away with all his might.
Xu Shengzhan, who had fallen heavily to the ground, was too weak to stand up again.
Enemy soldiers swarmed forward, their sharp blades repeatedly stabbing at his body.
Xu Shengzhan's vision gradually blurred, and all he could hear were the enemy's taunts and shouts.
His heart was filled with resentment—he could not defend the east gate, nor could he protect Hesha City.
Even as he fell, his hand remained firmly gripping the spear, his fingertips turning slightly white from the force.
We must carry this indomitable will with us forever.
A few days later, the soldiers of Hesha City recovered Xu Shengzhan's body.
They discovered that he was still tightly gripping the blood-stained spear in his hand, and his eyes still held an undiminished fighting spirit.
Every soldier who witnessed this scene was deeply moved.
Xu Shengzhan exemplified the courage and faith of the defenders of Hesha City with his life.
Zhao Lingfeng personally arranged military honors for Xu Shengzhan and buried his remains at the foot of the city wall.
All the soldiers stood in silence, silently reciting the general's name.
Zhao Lingfeng stood before Xu Shengzhan's grave, bowed deeply, and choked out, "General Xu, Hesha City will remember your sacrifice."
Though your spear is broken, your spirit will live on; the city of Hersha will be defended to the death!
The wind whistled softly, as if mourning the sacrifice of this soldier.
The garrison of Hesha City looked at Xu Shengzhan's tomb and felt a surge of tragic power in their hearts.
The enemy has not retreated, and the war has not ended, but they will defend this city with their lives, just like Xu Shengzhan.
Agul's intelligence gathering and ambush plan
Since besieging Hesha City, Agur has been closely monitoring the flow of supplies within the city.
If Hersha City does not receive a stable supply, the soldiers and civilians in the city will inevitably fall into extreme distress.
Therefore, he ordered his scouts to search everywhere, thoroughly looking for every possible transport route in the mountains, valleys, and streams surrounding the city.
To avoid the patrols of Hesha City, Agul sent out a seasoned scout leader named Barrow.
He is one of the most astute scouts in the Blackrock Alliance, skilled at observing terrain and camouflaging infiltrated positions.
Agul told him, "There must be a hidden supply route in Hesha City. Once we find it, we can easily cut off the city's food and water supply, and the defenders will collapse without a fight."
Barrow led several capable scouts, hiding by day and out at night, avoiding the patrols and guards of Hersha City, and observing the mountains outside the city day and night.
A few days later, Barrow found a hoofprint beside a secluded path.
The road is located on a rugged mountain path, with trampled weeds and faint traces of blood and scattered grain, indicating that someone had passed through this place.
Barrow was overjoyed and continued to carefully follow the hoofprints.
At the mouth of a steep valley, he stopped and carefully observed his surroundings.
This path is extremely secluded, surrounded by dense forest, and the passage is narrow and rugged, only those familiar with the terrain can traverse it.