Chapter 83: Old thing! The times have changed!

In the courtyard, Shen Qing had just finished introducing Huo Zheng and Cao Shen, and was explaining the plan.

Cao Shen said: "So, the first wave of attack will be carried out by the Heaven-shaking Cannon."

Below, there was a lot of discussion, after all the Heaven-shaking Cannon is a weapon internal to the military, while the Embroidered Uniform Guard belongs to a completely different system, with no access to it, so it's normal that some people don't know about it.

Cao Shen smiled: "I can't describe exactly what it is, just think of it as a big Heaven-shaking Thunder."

"Although it can't kill those in the Innate Realm and Grandmaster Realm, I can guarantee."

"The Heaven-shaking Cannon can only blow up those at the Innate and Grandmaster levels!"

Zhang Shan stared blankly: "Ah? There's such a good thing? Why doesn't the Embroidered Uniform Guard get some?"

A Captain laughed: "Did the Heaven-shaking Cannon hit you on the head, Zhang Shan? How could you say that?"

"Where does the Embroidered Uniform Guard catch people? In Luoshui City! In Guijing Town! If you fire the cannon, the criminals won't be hit and the civilians will all die."

The courtyard instantly burst into laughter.

Shen Qing lightly tapped the table: "Okay, okay, stop the noise."

"Then the plan is set: the first wave will be the Heaven-shaking Cannon opening the way, letting them die in a batch."

"Then it's our turn: the Embroidered Uniform Guard has 1,300 men, the Golden Warrior Guard 1,600, the Majestic Martial Army 3,900, nearly 7,000 total—you could drown them each with just a spit."

"Within half an hour, I don't want to see a single survivor left."

"Even earthworms must be cut upright for me!"

"Understood?"

All the Captains stood up at once: "Yes!"

Just then, a hand slowly rose from the crowd—it was Pan Ruhai.

"Sirs, I have a situation to report."

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva and continued: "Actually, I'm a follower of Peng Guang."

The courtyard fell silent instantly; Pan Ruyuan was stunned, grabbed his arm, and shouted: "Brother! What are you saying? Are you confused?"

Pan Ruhai didn't lift his head, shook off Pan Ruyuan's hand, and kept talking to himself.

"I've been Peng Guang's man since fifteen years ago! But I'm willing to atone through service!"

"I know all the Peng clan's secret posts from Luoshui City to Red River Mountain! I can't guarantee a surprise attack on Red River Mountain, but I can ensure that the Peng clan won't discover us all the way up to Red River Mountain!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the courtyard fell silent; Pan Ruhai cautiously lifted his head and saw Shen Qing, Qin Chuan, and Lu Tong looking at him with half-smiles.

How could Qin Chuan, who has ghosts under his command, not know? And even if he didn't, Pan Ruhai's scheming heart couldn't escape Shen Qing's innate sixth sense.

The reason he wasn't killed outright.

Because although Pan Ruhai is Peng Guang's man, he has never truly served Peng Guang wholeheartedly.

Qin Chuan laughed loudly: "Shen Qing, Lu Tong, look."

"I'll just say it."

"Hey, this kid isn't stupid!"

Pan Ruhai stared: "Sirs, you've already spotted me?"

Qin Chuan rolled his eyes: "Do you think I'm an idiot? I spotted you long ago."

"Moreover, I won't hide it from you—if you don't come clean after leaving this door, the Pacification Office will have no Pan Ruhai left in the future."

Pan Ruhai froze—turns out they'd known all along.

Shen Qing smiled: "Pan Ruhai, right? Congratulations, you've made a very correct decision."

Then Shen Qing looked at everyone.

"So everyone understands, right?"

"This time we carry out Heaven's will and punish the disloyal!"

"Pan Ruhai, hear my order! I appoint you as the vanguard of the great army."

"Straight for Red River Mountain!"

At the center of Yongning Prefecture lies its sole great plain.

On this plain stands only one mountain—Red River Mountain.

Red River Mountain enjoys a superior geographical position, being easy to defend but hard to attack. Originally there was a small village here, but after Peng Guang rose to power, relying on his strength, he took the mountain as his stronghold and razed the village.

Over the years, Peng Guang has corrupted who knows how much, and has long turned Red River Mountain into an impregnable fortress.

Thousands of private soldiers, plus watchtowers, arrow towers, and defensive works.

Moreover, thanks to Peng Guang's connections, the Peng clan in Yongning Prefecture has become increasingly lawless.

At the midsection of Red River Mountain, two guards were hiding in a watchtower, drinking.

"Come try this wine—this is life."

The other guard took the wine flask, drank a sip, and furrowed his brow.

"Is that all? You know, Old Qiao from Qiao Family Village—I heard his shop has real good wine."

"Wait a bit, I'll take you to steal some and drink—then that'll be real good wine."

"Fine, that's what you said."

Saying that, the guard found the wine in his hand tasteless, set it down on the ground beside him, stood up, and stretched.

"Man, it's almost dawn—by then we'll go."

Suddenly, the guard noticed something: "Huh? What is that?"

Only see a dark mass at the foot of Red River Mountain's plain rapidly approaching.

The other guard stood up, rubbed his eyes: "Is there a flood?"

But gradually they felt the ground tremble slightly, and even heard a horse's neigh.

The guard's face turned deathly pale in an instant, frantically pulling the alarm bell—its sound rang out across Red River Mountain.

Someone's attacking the mountain! Someone's attacking the mountain!

Who is so bold? Dare to attack our Peng Family's mountain?

Looks like the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

Quickly go to the mountaintop and summon the old family head!

At the foot of Red River Mountain, seventy thousand troops swiftly advanced, encircling Red River Mountain in an impenetrable blockade.

Shen Qing coldly gazed at Red River Mountain; at this moment Red River Mountain had also made preparations, with over a thousand private soldiers deployed throughout Red River Mountain.

At this time, a loud voice came from the mountaintop, though the voice carried a tone of decay.

Who is down the mountain?

This is Peng Guang, the old family head of the Peng Family; it is said he had reached the Grand Master Realm, but due to old age and frailty he has declined.

Is it Qin Chuan? Or the newly appointed Commandant?

The guest is welcome; why not come up the mountain for a seat?

Qin Chuan gave a cold snort: 'Peng Guang! Stop pretending, we know what you've done...'

But before he could finish, Shen Qing grabbed his arm.

'Qin Chuan! What nonsense are you spouting with him?'

Having said that, he turned back and shouted loudly: 'General Cao! Damn, where's the heaven-shaking cannon? Bring it up for me!'

As the words fell, the Mighty Martial Army's soldiers dragged several carts and quickly assembled the heaven-shaking cannon; this is the ingenuity of the Heavenly Workshop, considering both damage and portability, made in a detachable form.

In a short while, the heaven-shaking cannon was assembled.

Meanwhile, a low shout came from the mountaintop.

'Are you the newly appointed Commandant? What an arrogant junior.'

'Just a few cannons and you want to blast through my Red River Mountain's defenses? Do you know how many fortifications I have built?'

It is obvious that Peng Guang's understanding of this kind of Great Martial weapon is stuck a century ago; he has no idea how far the technology tree of Great Martial has advanced in recent years.

Shen Qing gave a cold laugh: 'Old fogey! The times have changed!'

'Fire!!!'

With the order, dozens of heaven-shaking cannons spat out tongues of fire.

Boom boom boom!!!

In an instant, the explosion sounds rang in the ears; Red River Mountain was blown into one large pit after another, flesh and blood flying, even the iron plates used as cover were flung into the sky.

【Your subordinate killed a ninth-level Body Tempering Realm martial practitioner, successfully looting the trait: Exceptional Vision (white)】

【Your subordinate killed a fifth-level Acquired Realm martial practitioner, successfully looting the trait: Proficient in Spear Technique (green)】

A series of prompts popped up; Shen Qing spread his hands, wearing a look of enjoyment.

'Cover?'

'Your cover is as laughable as you!'