Heavenly Dao Formula

She is enjoying the risk. Xia Fan realized.

Then they encountered several scattered waves of enemies along the way, but most of them were residents who escaped from the northeast. From these populations, Xia Fan also had a more detailed understanding of the situation in the occupied city.

According to the refugees, the intruders have blocked several main streets in the north, looted and looted the houses, and even kidnapped many residents who had no time to escape.

The east wall and pier facing the beach had changed hands half an hour ago, and before they fled, there was still a steady stream of people and items unloaded from the boats being transported into the city.

"Not out, but in?" Ning Wanjun frowned, "What about the things they looted? Where did they go?"

"Cao Min doesn't know! But... Cao Min thinks it's a little strange."

"explain."

"The first place they go to when they enter the house... is the kitchen, and they get food and rice noodles."

This is very unusual. The invaders from Dongsheng Kingdom came by boat, and the number of people must be limited. If they want to take away a large amount of supplies, of course they must maintain the search and use the remaining manpower to carry the goods onto the ship. After all, no matter how poor Jinxia City is, it is also the capital of a state. If you want to maximize your income, it is not uncommon to move for ten and a half months. Now that the other party is doing the opposite, the motive for looting is very suspicious.

Xia Fan and the princess looked at each other, and the same thought came to mind—maybe they didn't intend to grab it and leave.

"Even in the face of Qi Kingdom's army that is a hundred times larger than your own?" Ning Wanjun said coldly, "Dongsheng Kingdom's appetite is too great!"

Previously, their assumptions were only within the scope of Shenzhou, but if it turned into aggression between countries, the situation would become completely different.

Not only the Shenzhou army, but also the surrounding garrisons will be transferred to support, not to mention Qiguo and the navy - crossing the sea is not possible, and it is not difficult to block inland rivers and offshore operations. At that time, there must be no people and goods, no matter how you look at it, it will be a loss-making business.

Why did the other party dare to make such a decision?

Fortunately among the misfortunes, the princess' decision is the only correct one among many choices.

Just the enemy's tenacious resistance for a few days will bring too many uncertainties to Jin Xia, not to mention that they want to use this place as their own ocean-going springboard?

Regardless of whether it can be achieved in the end, Dongsheng Kingdom will turn Jinxia City upside down.

"We have to send some people to rescue the trapped residents in Beicheng District." Xia Fan said, "The enemy's blockade will definitely not be too strict, they can't guard so many people!"

"The situation over there is unclear, and small teams are easily surrounded and eaten." Qiuyue objected, "We can't afford to lose alchemists, but without the support of alchemy, it is difficult for a small number of soldiers to resist those who are sensitive."

"Or I'll lead the team—"

"No, just follow me!" Ning Wanjun interrupted him without hesitation, "I can't take care of you if you are far away."

Xia Fan paused slightly.

"If something happens to you, where can I find another Qing—well, such a knowledgeable and talented enlightened alchemist?"

Why does the other party's compliment sound so insincere?

"I'll go."

Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded from behind.

Li squeezed through the crowd and walked up to Xia Fan, "Of course, my subordinates are also with me."

Fox demon's men? Xia Fan saw Shan Hui who was beside her who was unresponsive, and immediately understood——Emotional Tengu has accepted and adapted to this statement deep in his heart.

"Xia Fan's guess is right. I just came back from there. There are indeed guards at the entrance of the street, but usually there are only three or four people. If the residents hug tightly and pick up hoes and shovels, they can actually break a way by themselves. "

"It can't be done." The princess shook her head and said, "As long as the families do it one by one, those who don't get their turn will be lucky. This is the human heart."

"How is the situation outside the wall?" Xia Fan asked.

"There are almost thirty sea ships, and half of them have not landed yet." Li shared the information he had detected one by one, "The guards on the east wall were all killed, but judging from the signs, they are not Died in the battle for the city wall. In addition, all the people kidnapped by the other side were transported to the north.

The north side is close to the inner river, and the Wang family's salt field is also nearby.

However, based on this alone, it is impossible to guess Dongsheng Kingdom's intentions. If they want to snatch the population and bring them back to their hometown, it is obviously faster to go directly to the east gate.

It's just that the situation is still unclear now, and the princess's troops can't take care of those who have been taken away for the time being. It is already trying their best to fight against the enemy to rescue the residents trapped in Beicheng District first.

Thinking of this, Xia Fan nodded towards Li, "Be sure to come back before the sun sets."

"You too." The fox demon took a deep look at him, turned and left the brigade.

A quarter of an hour later, the forward line of the princess army finally advanced to the granary, but before launching an attack, it was suppressed by a burst of artillery fire and returned to the street.

Accompanied by a few rapid roars, clusters of fragments suddenly shot out from the corners of the houses beside the street and the ground, as if they were quickly run over by something.

The soldiers who walked out of the street first fell down, and the rest immediately fell to the ground and shouted to the rear, "Go back quickly! There are iron cannons ahead!"

Obviously this is not the first time this team has seen a hot weapon, and the way to deal with it can be described as experienced. Wave after wave of warnings spread, and the chaos spread in just a few breaths before calming down. The personnel behind retreated into the alleys on the spot to make room for the soldiers retreating in front.

Seeing that the team was blocked, Ning Wanjun dragged Xia Fan and others up to the surrounding roofs.

From the perspective of climbing, Xia Fan actually saw a complete artillery position!

Dongsheng Kingdom used sandbags to build several low walls on the open space in front of the warehouse to defend against crossbow arrows. There were spearmen on both sides, and eight dark cannons were facing the four streets in the southeast. No matter which route they attack from, they will be bombarded repeatedly from multiple angles.

The most important thing is that the area of ​​this open space is not small. If you want to run from the street entrance to the warehouse, you have to rush at least 200 meters away, without any cover in the middle, or the bungalows that are a little closer have also been captured by the enemy. Dismantled it cleanly.

He didn't know whether it was because the granary was too far away from the residential area, or because the wooden houses of this era were too easy to be demolished.

Although Xia Fan had expected such a day when he was attacked by the Donghai Gang with pistols in Fenghua County, he did not expect it to come so soon.

"This is troublesome." He Guicai, who was the last to climb up, looked around and frowned, "The frontier army is equipped with cavalry and fast horses, and there are alchemists who can restrain long-range projectile weapons... There is nothing here, and I am afraid It will be a tough battle. Your Highness, I suggest that you stay away from the front for the time being and enter the battlefield after our side has broken the formation. Otherwise, even a person as strong as you who senses Qi may be affected by artillery fire in the chaotic battle... ..."

After speaking, his voice became weaker and weaker - because Ning Wanjun was staring at him with a strange look.

It was only then that He Gui discovered that not only Her Highness the Princess, but also Qiuyue and Xia Fan.

"Ahem..." He cleared his throat a little stiffly, "Well, did Weichen say something wrong?"

"No, it's not your problem." Ning Wanjun shrugged, "After all, you haven't seen it before, so it's normal to have such worries. I won't take the lead in the charge this time, and of course neither will my subordinates."

After she finished speaking, she patted Xia Fan, "The main force breaking the formation this time is the one in front of you."