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"General Chen Xiang is coming soon, so you can launch an attack."

Lu Hao responded loudly.

"According to the order!"

General Cheng Li was overjoyed.

After all, the Imperial Navy's Second Fleet has not actually fought since it was equipped with cannons. Today is a great opportunity.

"Order, all warships enter combat status..."

"Adjust the course, adjust the direction of the cannon, and prepare to start the bombardment..."

General Cheng shouted an order.

As the flag of the flagship waved, the other fleets began to adjust their direction.

At the same time, a rapid siren sounded from the distant Lishui City port.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack..."

There was a roar in Lishui City.

Many Sui Empire soldiers guarding the city were running around in a panic, calling out, like ants on a hot pot.

"Prepare the front gun, fire!"

General Cheng Li issued the order.

bang bang bang...

The cannon made a dull roar, and huge shells fell like raindrops towards the port of Lishui City.

bang bang bang...

Continuous explosions sounded, and many shells fell into the port, exploding immediately.

At the same time, General Chen Xiang and the soldiers of the Fifth Army, more than ten kilometers away, also heard the deafening sound of shelling.

"Soldiers, the naval fleet has launched an attack. Our Fifth Corps cannot fall behind and move forward at full speed to kill Lishui City!"

Chen Xiang roared loudly.

"Go at full speed! Go at full speed..."

All the generals also shouted in unison.

The newly formed Fifth Army Corps of the Central Army suddenly accelerated, horseshoes flew, dust flew, and swept in with thunderous momentum.

As the outpost of the Sui Empire, Lishui City has more than 5 people stationed here all year round. Including the fleet in the port, the number is estimated to be 6.

Moreover, Lishui City has been repeatedly reinforced and raised by the Sui Empire, and it can be said that it is now a fortress.

From the perspective of the Sui Empire, even with firearms such as rifles, it was difficult to break through Lishui City.

This is also the confidence of the Sui Empire!This was also the reason why they dared to detain Nangong Ruoxue!
However, they never expected that the Chinese Empire would use more powerful weapons this time, modified cannons.

This kind of cannon has a range of about two kilometers, and the barrel is thick, black and heavy enough to fire shells weighing dozens of kilograms.

The power of these shells was so great that they landed in the port and covered the area. After two rounds of shelling, there were not many warships parked in the port left.

As the cannon's range expanded, the soldiers on the city wall also suffered a devastating blow.

In the sky, countless cannonballs fell like raindrops. This kind of cannon did not have a precise range, but there were too many cannons, and it was a complete saturation strike.

boom!Boom! Boom...

The continuous roar resounded throughout Lishui Bay and throughout Lishui City.

At the same time, the Fifth Army of the Imperial Central Army also arrived to the north of Lishui City and immediately launched an attack.

Perhaps because the port attracted the attention of the Sui Empire soldiers, the defense in the north was not tight, and there were too few soldiers guarding the city.

"Ready the mortar! Aim at the city gate! Fire a salvo!"

Chen Xiang ordered loudly!

bang bang bang...

A series of cannonballs were fired at the city gate, and the gate was instantly blown to pieces.

"Kill! Kill! Kill..."

Chen Xiang led the army into Lishui City.

On the warship on the other side, General Cheng Li shouted loudly: "Continue the bombardment! Fire freely!" The flag bearer at the back waved the flag, and all the warships behind started bombardment mode.

Many warships in the port began to disintegrate and sink under the impact of shells. Soldiers were everywhere on the sea calling for help.

"Mengchong battleship attacks!"

General Cheng Li issued the order.

More than 30 Mengchong battleships killed each other at full speed, and the soldiers on the sea suddenly became lambs to be slaughtered. After a burst of gunfire, they finally floated on the sea.

The artillery fire also began to extend towards the city. The soldiers of the Sui Empire had never seen such a powerful weapon. They were so frightened that they turned around and ran away.

However, the retreat route behind had been blocked by the Fifth Army, and the stormtroopers rushed over. Suddenly, the soldiers of the Sui Empire fell in pieces, like harvesting wheat.

Since these soldiers chose to surrender, the soldiers of the Fifth Army did not kill them all, but spared their lives.

After the Mengchong battleship docked, it immediately landed and fought, forming a pincer attack with the Fifth Army. The entire Lishui City defenders completely collapsed.

"Those who surrender will not be killed! Those who surrender will not be killed..."

The soldiers of the Fifth Army shouted slogans.

The soldiers of the Sui Empire had long since lost the courage to resist. They all obediently put down their weapons and knelt on the roadside with their hands raised high.

This battle came and went quickly.

Accompanied by General Cheng Li, Lu Hao climbed onto the wall of Lishui City and looked at the countless surrendered Sui Empire soldiers below.

"Soldiers of the Great Sui Empire, I am the Yongtai Emperor of the Chinese Empire. Your Sui Yang Emperor detained my Concubine Xian. This time I raise troops to attack, it is your Sui Yang Emperor who asked for it!"

Lu Hao's voice echoed throughout Lishui City.

"However, my Concubine Xian is also the princess of the Sui Empire. For her sake, I can give you a way to survive. However, I hope that after you return, you can persuade Emperor Sui Yang to let me go." My beloved concubine.”

"Of course, if the Sui Empire is willing to surrender to the Chinese Empire, I can let him enjoy his old age in peace, otherwise, I will lead my army to crush the Eastern Capital City!"

Lu Hao continued to speak loudly.

"Okay, Chen Xiang, please put these people back."

Lu Hao waved his hand towards General Chen Xiang below.

"As ordered!"

Chen Xiang loudly accepted the order.

In this way, the captured Sui Empire soldiers were released by Chen Xiang, and each of them was given food and silver.

After a whole day of cleaning, Lishui City was restored. Lu Hao handed over the defense of the city to the two generals and then headed towards the Eastern Capital City.

When it got dark, a black shadow flew from the sky and landed outside the palace in Dongdu City.

Lu Hao had already discovered that Nangong Ruoxue was here, but she was imprisoned in the courtyard inside the courtyard wall.

Of course, with his personal maid Qiu Ju taking care of him, he didn't suffer too much.

At this moment, Lu Hao noticed someone coming towards the yard.

"Mother, why are you here?"

Nangong Ruoxue's voice sounded.

"Your father is crazy now, and my mother is here to let you go."

Concubine Qing said angrily.

"What's wrong? Mother and concubine?"

Nangong Ruoxue said in surprise.

"Emperor Yongtai led his army to capture Lishui City, an important border town. He threatened to attack the Eastern Capital if he didn't let you go. Your father was furious and said he wanted to kill you to sacrifice the flag!"

Concubine Qing explained.

"Ah! Has the emperor called?"

Nangong Ruoxue was also shocked.

"Yes, it is said that the Chinese Empire now has a very powerful cannon. Even the wall of Lishui City was blown down. The Sui Dynasty could not defeat the Chinese Empire."

Concubine Qing told the news she had just overheard. (End of chapter)