In Handan City, Zhao Jiang and Pang He stood on top of the city wall, looking at the rolling yellow sand in the sky. His old face was covered in gloom.
"Report-"
A soldier of the Zhao army quickly ran over and said respectfully to Pang He,""General, the 200,000 Qin soldiers have arrived five miles away from Handan City. They can attack at any time!”
"Yes! Order all the soldiers to prepare to defend the city!”Pang Xiong said in a low voice.
"Yes!"
Five miles away, 200,000 armored Qin soldiers marched over, splitting into dozens of square formations.
Catapults and war chariots that could defend against large-scale crossbow bolts advanced together with the army, their wooden wheels making a heavy sound on the yellow soil.
There were a few tall battle towers around the army. They stood on the ground like giants, giving off a majestic and oppressive aura.
The black flag of the State of Qin fluttered in the strong wind, and a huge 'Qin' character exuded boundless majesty.
Great Qin's 200,000 soldiers advanced together, sweeping up yellow sand and howling winds wherever they went. The scene was quite spectacular.
The army stopped one mile away from Handan City.
Rumble!
Thunderous sounds exploded from the clouds, and the originally dark sky suddenly began to rain heavily.
The rain was heavy, and there was a bone-piercing coldness.
However, the Qin army did not move at all. They stood there, holding their halberds and shields, their expressions firm and solemn.
The rain splashed onto the thick arrows, washing them until they were bright and shining with a chilling light.
There was also the sharp battle halberd that collided with the rain, producing a crisp sound.
Wang He stood on the chariot. He was the general of the Qin army that attacked Handan.
There was a hideous scar on the left side of his face. He had thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a thick beard. He looked very mighty.
At the same time, in the royal palace of the State of Zhao, Dragonstage Palace.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the palace was extremely oppressive. The civil and military officials of the State of Zhao stood on both sides of the hall, and their expressions were very solemn.
In the palace, the current King of Zhao, Zhao Dan, was sitting on his knees.
After the King of Zhao finished reading the bamboo scroll, he was furious. He threw the bamboo scroll down the hall and said angrily,"Violent Qin has bullied me too much!"
"Li Jian!" The King of Zhao looked at General Li Jian, who was standing in the center of the hall. Beside him stood a Qin historian.
"Yes!"
"Throw this Qin man down from the city wall!”King Zhao said coldly.
Li Jian bowed with both hands." Yes!"
Then, he picked up Qin Shi with one hand and did not frown no matter how much he begged for mercy.
……
On the city wall, Li Jian threw Qin Shi down without hesitation.
"Ah!"
Puchi!
With a shrill scream, Qin Shi's body was pierced through by the wooden stake below the city, and he died on the spot.
In the distance, Wang He's face turned cold when he saw this. He drew his sword and pointed it at Handan City.
"Attack!"
…………
In the courtyard, Ying Yiren and Lady Zhao were chatting and laughing while Qin Mu was playing with Little Ying Zheng.
At this time, Shen Yue walked quickly from outside the courtyard. He ignored the heavy rain and shouted at Ying Yiren,"Young Master, the Qin army is attacking the city!"
"What?!"
Ying Yiren stood up immediately, a look of surprise on his face. However, the surprise disappeared immediately.
The Qin army didn't attack the city for a hostage like him. In the war between Qin and Zhao, a hostage like him was only dispensable.
"Brother Yi, can we return to the State of Qin?”Zhao Ji grabbed Ying Yiren's hand, her face filled with joy.
Qin Mu and Little Ying Zheng also walked over.
Ying Yiren looked at Lady Zhao, Qin Mu, and Little Ying Zheng, and said with a smile,""Mister Buwei said that the Qin army's siege is the time for us to leave Handan. We don't need to be anxious now, we just need to wait for Mister Buwei's notice.”
"However, Furen can pack your clothes first. Don't bring too much to avoid encountering obstacles on the way.”
"Good! I'll go prepare it now!"
Zhao Ji was as happy as a little girl. She used to be a lowly dancer, and her thoughts were very simple. She only thought that she could enjoy wealth and honor when she returned to the State of Qin with Ying Yiren.
"Mu 'er and Zheng' er, the two of you go and help Mother clean up.”Ying Yiren said.
Qin Mu nodded and brought Little Ying Zheng to help Lady Zhao pack her clothes.
"Young Master, are you going to find Mister Bu Wei?”Shen Yue asked.
"Of course. Now that the Qin army is attacking the city, it is time to leave. I want to ask Mister Buwei about his plan.”Ying Yiren nodded.
Shen Yue shook his head." It's best if Young Master doesn't go out now. The Zhao army is capturing the Qin soldiers in Handan City to threaten the Qin army. If Young Master goes out now, I'm afraid…"
"Young Master, please wait at home. I believe Mister Wei will come.”
Ying Yiren thought for a while, then nodded and said,"That's fine too."
…………
As night fell, the rain gradually stopped.
The Qin army had already attacked the city for a day, but the defense of Handan City was too strong. They could not take it down even after a day.
It was not easy to move at night, so the Qin general Wang He ordered to stop attacking the city and retreat three miles to repair.
In the Qin army's tent, Wang He stood outside the tent, looking at the brightly lit Handan City in the distance. He gritted his teeth and said,""We don't have much food left. We have to attack tomorrow no matter what!”
Within Handan City.
Lu Buwei hurriedly got into a horse carriage, and Zheng Yi, the servant, galloped along the street.
They stopped in front of a courtyard.
"Phew ~"
Lu Buwei didn't dare to stay any longer. He jumped down from the carriage and rushed into the courtyard as fast as he could.
At this moment, Ying Yiren was half-lying on the bed reading a book when the door suddenly opened. Lu Buwei rushed in and shouted,""Young Master, quickly follow me!"
Before Ying Yiren could come back to his senses, Lu Buwei grabbed Ying Yiren's hand and walked out.
"King Zhao's killing intent has been aroused, hurry!"
"Where to?" Ying Yiren hurriedly asked.
"Xianyang!" Lu Buwei said.
"Where are Furen, Mu 'er, and Zheng' er?" Ying Yiren asked.”
"Leave it to Shen Yue. They will be here soon.”
As they spoke, the two of them walked out of the house. Shen Yue was standing in the courtyard.
"Master…"
Before Ying Yiren could finish, Shen Yue interrupted him,"Young Master doesn't need to ask any more questions.”
"Master will bring Madam, Mu 'er, and Zheng' er over soon!”
"Don't worry, Young Master!"
In the room, Qin Mu watched Ying Yiren and Lu Buwei leave through the window.
"Brother, where is father going?”Little Ying Zheng tilted his head and asked.
Qin Mu patted Little Ying Zheng's head and said with a smile,""Return to the Qin country, go home."
"Qin country…go home…"
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