It would be fine if Zhao had only one treacherous minister in Xuchang.

Because Li Mu’s ideas and methods really work.

As the saying goes, "Generals will not accept military orders abroad", let alone when the battle is at its critical moment.

Therefore, it is normal for Li Mu not to release military power.

At the same time, if Li Mu captured the Great Wall and defeated the Qin army, his charge of "collaborating with the enemy" would be self-defeating.

Then everything will return to normal.

The problem is that Zhao State never lacks short-sighted and treacherous ministers.

Xu Chang was the one who framed Li Mu, and Zhao Cong was also the one who was sent by King Zhao to replace Li Mu.

Zhao Congxi diligently rushed to the front line with King Zhao's order and prepared to show off his skills. However, he was rejected because Li Mu refused to release his military power.

How could Zhao Cong be willing to let it go?

What made him even more anxious was that Zhao Jun was in a good situation:

The main force of the Qin army led by Yang Duan was surrounded by Ma Tou Mountain and unable to move.

Yang Ting's troops stationed at the Great Wall could only parry and had no power to fight back.

Zhao Bei's goblin cavalry broke through the Great Wall again and penetrated behind the enemy...

We are only one step away from victory!

If we don’t grab this credit now, how long will it take?

If the fight continues like this, why can't we win if I, Zhao Cong, take command?

By then, won’t I, Zhao Cong, be powerful in all of Jiuzhou and become famous all over the world?

What's more important is...

If Li Mu wins this battle and clears his suspicion, Zhao Cong will have nothing to do with him.

So Zhao Cong sent a fast horse to cry to King Zhao that Li Mu ignored the king's order, and on the other hand, he sent someone to send a letter to Li Mu.

In the letter, Zhao Cong denounced the treacherous ministers of Zhao State for unjustly accusing Li Mu regardless of national security.

After expressing deep sympathy, they met to discuss the plan and promised to put in a good word for Li Mu in front of King Zhao.

How could Li Mu know it was a trick? How could he have thought that a young boy like Zhao Cong would dare to attack him?!

So he went to the appointment...Li Mu died.

At this time, Shen Bing was still at odds with Zhao Jun.

The Zhao army's offensive became more and more fierce. The infantry captured many places and crossed the Great Wall to attack the Qin army from several sides.

The Qin army's geographical advantage was gone, and they could only retreat to a few commanding heights to support themselves.

The Shen soldiers were divided and surrounded on a section of the Great Wall on the mountain peak.

There are cliffs on the north and south sides of this section of the Great Wall, making it impossible for the Zhao army to gain a foothold, so the Zhao army could only attack upward along the Great Wall.

However, they were beaten back by Shen Bing and others several times.

The most effective of these is the flint bullet.

These stone fire bombs were originally used for the trebuchets on the beacon tower.

However, in this case the trebuchet has lost its function.

Flint bullets were used for hand throwing...

After lighting it, throw it down hard, and a fireball will bounce down the steps.

Even if it fails to hit anyone, it can still set off a ball of fire to prevent Zhao Jun from advancing.

Zhao Jun was unable to attack for a while.

The disadvantage is that if you hold such a fireball and throw it down, you will inevitably get burned.

Although it was only a small fire when it was first lit.

While bandaging the burns on his hands, Yan said to Shen Bing:

"There are only a dozen flint bombs left. I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on for long."

"Although the terrain here is dangerous, it is a dead end."

"When the flint bullets are used up..."

There is no need to say more after that.

Without flint bombs, how could Shen Bing and his men withstand the rising tide of Zhao's army?

Cang Wu couldn't believe it: "Why don't we light a beacon to ask for help?"

Xun suffered an arrow wound on his arm. At this time, he leaned against the corner and responded weakly:

"Zhao troops are everywhere at this time."

"If the ministries cannot protect themselves, how can there be rescue?"

Cang panicked when he heard this:

"Am I just going to wait here to die?"

"Brother, you will definitely find a way!"

"We can withdraw our troops and break through..."

Shen Bing didn't answer, and there was nothing he could do.

"Master, drink some water!" Fatty Tun respectfully handed the glass to Shen Bing with both hands.

Shen Bing casually took it and drank a few sips, and then realized that it had bottomed out.

Fatty Tun quickly replied: "Master, forgive me, this is the last water!"

Shen Bing looked up and saw that he was unconsciously licking his chapped lips, presumably because he was reluctant to drink.

Fatty Tun seemed to see that Shen Bing felt a little sorry, so he grinned:

"Master, don't worry."

"We're going to die anyway, so it doesn't matter if we're thirsty!"

Shen Bing wanted to laugh but couldn't. He just sighed and nodded apologetically towards Fatty Tun.

Look at Yan who looks indifferent next to him, look at Xun who looks pale, and Cang who still holds hope for himself...

Shen Bing sighed secretly.

Although I have only been here for a short period of ten days, it is not unfair to get to know these life-and-death friends.

At this time, Zhao Jun shouted and rushed forward again.

Shen Bing no longer hesitated and ordered:

"Throw down all the flint bullets!"

"Kill happily for a while!"

Everyone responded and lit more than ten flint bombs and threw them.

Then he pulled out the bronze sword from his waist and rushed down with a shout.

Yan rushed to the front, followed closely by Shen Bing and others.

This is almost courting death.

Although they occupy a condescending position, most of them are gunners and operators without armor.

And he has no melee skills or experience, so the bronze sword is just a self-defense weapon.

Although Zhao Jun only had a bronze sword in his hand, he was all tiger-backed and fierce-looking, and it was obvious at a glance that he was an elite soldier who had experienced many battlefields.

Soon the two armies collided violently.

Yan was indeed the number one "thug" of the artillery division. As soon as Bu came into contact, he cut down two Zhao soldiers one after another.

Then there was a flash of swords and shadows, blood and flesh flying everywhere, and the enemy and ourselves crowded together to kill each other.

At that moment, Shen Bing suddenly wasn't afraid anymore.

The battlefield is so strange.

Before the war, I was always frightened and my legs were weak, but at that moment, there was no room for fear in my mind.

Just think about how to avoid the enemy's sword and kill the enemy.

This was Shen Bing's first time killing anyone.

Shen Bing knew that he could not confront his opponent head-on, so he feinted with the bronze sword in his hand to induce the opponent to block.

At this moment, use all your strength to kick the opponent's shield...

This was a condescending kick that carried Shen Bing's weight and strength. Even though the Zhao soldier was thick-armed and round, he couldn't bear the momentum, lost his balance, and tilted his shield to the side.
To be continued...