The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 952 - 213: Ruining You_3

Chapter 952: Chapter 213: Ruining You_3

Pei Qin no longer had time to lead troops into battle; almost all her time was spent in the Mortar Barracks workshop.

If the iron ore supply was not replenished in time, she would melt down the broken weapons of the Waci People gathered from the battlefield and forge them into mortar shells.

"Damn it! Melting the minion of Waci’s weapons into molten iron to make shells, then using them to slaughter the Waci People who are like dogs raised by bitches—now that’s exhilarating!"

This thuggish, bandit-like sentiment only further fueled the Chu Army’s soldiers, who fought fiercely all the way to Yanmen Pass.

Ka Erle had a massive army of a hundred thousand stationed at Yanmen Pass.

Gu Liqi, having fled to the inside of Yanmen Pass, was urgently convincing Ka Erle to change his strategy. He forcefully took over the command of the hundred thousand troops at Yanmen Pass, intending to use his experience to confront the Chu Army.

However, Gu Liqi and Ka Erle were not born of the same mother, and their relationship had always been strained. They were currently competing for the throne. The soldiers who supported Ka Erle disregarded Gu Liqi’s orders completely, and the command still belonged to the Great General Tu Le.

Seeing the sky filled with fire, carried by the northwest wind, Tu Le immediately ordered, "Fire arrows! Shoot them down!" He did not believe that the plainsmen, all expert archers, would be caught unprepared like Gu Liqi’s foolish soldiers!

As it turned out, he was quite clever, which was exactly what Pei Qin wanted from them.

This time, the hot air balloons were very small, flying low, with each balloon tethered with a rope dangling a bomb underneath, unmanned.

Tu Le ordered to fire arrows, but it was a dark night without stars, and they couldn’t see where the people on the hot air balloons were, so they shot their arrows toward the flames.

The paper hot air balloons were propped up by curved bamboo strips; as soon as the paper was pierced, the bamboo would break through the balloon, causing the entire hot air balloon to start falling. The bombs hung below would fall to the ground, with even better results than a thrown deployment.

With the sound of the explosions echoing like thunder, cheers erupted among the soldiers of the Mortar Barracks.

Tu Le’s men were stunned, and he quickly ordered to stop firing arrows, retreating swiftly in the northwest direction.

However, by the time the balloons’ fuel had burned out above their heads, even if not shot down, they would naturally fall once extinguished.

Moreover, the people lying in ambush on this side were also helping the Waci Massive Army shoot down the balloons, leaving none, as they all fell into the Waci camp resulting in a sky filled with fire.

Seeing Yanmen Pass lost, Gu Liqi cursed Tu Le for not heeding his warnings and advisories, retreating with his remaining troops all the way to Capital Jingcheng.

Emperor Chu Wen participated in every battle, watching Pei Qin win unsuspectingly, capturing the pass, while feeling both fortunate and regretful. Fortunate that Pei Qin was a woman, and so very loyal to him. Regretful that such an exceptional woman was recognized by Mo Heng for her talents, and he married her!

Mo Heng, sharp as ever, noticed the Emperor’s odd gaze toward Pei Qin and immediately kept her from going to see the Emperor.

"Bullshit! I’m also very busy right now. Eating, sleeping, making bombs, I don’t even have time for the toilet!" Pei Qin felt that as long as a male showed her a bit more attention, this guy would think someone was trying to steal his wife. Could she really be that tempting? Sometimes she even doubted if she was a fairy or if she had a Mary Sue halo that attracted gorgeous men!

"After we recapture Capital Jingcheng, you’re coming with me to fight the Rong Clan!" Mo Heng glared at her. No matter where he went, she had to be tied to him!

"Fine," Pei Qin replied weakly, and assured, "Of all males, I only like you—is that good enough?"

Mo Heng nodded, satisfied and shamelessly. Of course! She didn’t bother to argue more with him and went back to making a new batch of bombs.

After recapturing Yanmen Pass, the army marched north, unstoppably reclaiming lost territories until they reached the outskirts of Capital Jingcheng.

Emperor Chu Wen, gazing at the familiar yet estranged Capital Jingcheng, was filled with emotions, and gave the order, "Attack the city!"

An Liefeng, with the Hu Qi cavalry, were positioned to assault the various gates of the city.

"Wait a minute!" Pei Qin called out loudly, halting them.

The Hu Qi cavalry faced Pei Qin with displeasure as her audacity, even though favoured by the Emperor, was a bit too unbridled.

"Capital Jingcheng is easy to defend but hard to attack. However, the Waci People are not good at defending; they might destroy the city in a fit of rage upon seeing their imminent defeat. I’ve discussed tunnel warfare with General Mo. This battle, we’d better change tactics," Pei Qin stated her opinion.

An Liefeng and the Hu Qi cavalry all looked at Emperor Chu Wen, waiting for his command. The imperial decree had been given; changing it lightly...

With the final battle to reclaim Capital Jingcheng at hand, Emperor Chu Wen didn’t want to fail at the last hurdle. Moreover, the Rong Clan was running rampant in the Liaodong region; he decided once again to heed Pei Qin’s advice.

As it turned out, Emperor Chu Wen was right to trust her.

Using mortars would have destroyed the flourishing architecture of Capital Jingcheng. However, after months of conflict, Great Chu was barely recovering, and its treasury was already depleted.

Pei Qin’s so-called tunnel warfare was actually fighting in alleys and lanes. She took a detailed map of Capital Jingcheng, down to the alleys and lanes, and planned an ambush with Mo Heng.

Outside the city, they focused their firepower on a single gate.

Ka Erle initially couldn’t believe how fast and powerfully the Chu Nation had counter-attacked, as if entering an unguarded territory. When the city gate was breached, he retreated to the Imperial City.

Seeing him do this, the Waci soldiers finally felt Ka Erle lacked the ambition of a true prince and turned to pledge loyalty to Gu Liqi instead.

Gu Liqi immediately planned his retreat, determined not to let the stalwart Waci soldiers be completely lost here; otherwise, it would take them thirty years to rise again. He wanted to preserve the last of his forces and break through.

The attacking Chu Army formed an enclosing siege.

Pei Qin, along with Lu Hai and Liu Feng, and two Hidden Guards sent by Mo Heng, along with the soldiers from the Mortar Barracks, were lying in ambush within the city. Hearing the Waci Army was retreating, she suddenly became dissatisfied and cursed loudly, "Fuck! Damn those minion of Waci dogs! Here I am waiting to collect their corpses, and they have the gall to flee!?"

Lu Hai rolled his eyes at her and was about to tease her when his expression suddenly changed, "Be careful—" he shouted and rushed over to shield her.

Pei Qin sensed the murderous intent too and quickly dodged. A pitch-black arrow flew swiftly, plunging deep into Pei Qin’s body....

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