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However, Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan were already prepared. The archers at the top of the city used telescopes to observe the enemy's movements and shoot them accurately.

At the same time, the slingers also prepared fireballs and gravel and continued to throw them at the enemy army.

Suddenly he was ashamed to see this and was furious. He did not expect that his army would suffer such heavy losses under the attack of Zhou Xiaoyuan's modified slingers and archers.

However, he knew that the most important thing now was to stay calm and not let emotions influence his judgment.

After a fierce battle, Huo Yu's army was repulsed again. Not only did they fail to capture Beizhou City, but they lost a lot of troops and equipment.

Suddenly I was ashamed to see this, and my heart was filled with bitterness. He knew that his plan had failed, so he had to retreat to Ji'an City first and then think of a solution.

When Hu Xing returned to Ji'an City, he found that the patriarch Antu had been waiting for a long time. An Tu was very dissatisfied with Hu Yanyu's failure, "Your performance this time was really terrible."

He said sternly, "We had a chance to gain a foothold in Beizhou City, but you failed."

Hu Shiyu felt very aggrieved after hearing this, "I have tried my best." He defended, "But the other party's defense is too strong and we cannot break through it at all."

Antu sighed after hearing this, "Maybe we need to change a commander." He said, "You have failed several attacks in a row, which has proven your lack of ability."

Hu Shiyu was shocked after hearing this, "You want to remove me from my post?" he asked, "Don't you believe me?"

Suddenly he said to Antu with a gloomy face: "Xia Yechen is indeed very strong. His commanding ability and tactics

I can't even use it. "

An Tu frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "Mo Rigen, come and take a look at Hu Yiyu's tactical layout to see if there are any flaws."

Mo Rigen glanced at Hu Yanyu and said disdainfully: "Tactics? Hu Yanyu will give random orders, and there are no tactics at all. If he really has the ability, he can do it himself."

Hu Yu's face turned livid with shame, "Then let you try it!" He yelled, "If you, Morigen, can win, I Hu Yu will jump off this city wall because of my shame!"

Morigen sneered and walked straight to the city wall, preparing to launch an attack. He decided to test Xia Yechen's strength first, so he ordered his men to release a hail of arrows.

However, Xia Yechen was well prepared and ordered the archers to raise their bows to fight back, beating Mo Rigen's men to pieces.

When Mo Rigen saw this, he knew that Xia Yechen was indeed not an easy person. He decided to use poisonous arrows, hoping to win in one fell swoop.

However, Xia Yechen's army also has many military doctors who are proficient in medical skills. They provide the soldiers with equipment such as antidotes and gas masks.

Not only did Morigen's poisonous arrows have no effect, they caused heavy losses to his army.

After a fierce battle, Mo Rigen was also defeated by Xia Yechen. He returned to Antu angrily, bowing his head and saying nothing. When Antu saw this, he knew that his plan had failed, so he had no choice but to surrender.

"We are willing to make peace with Beizhou City." Antu said to Xia Yechen, "We promise not to invade Beizhou City's territory again."

Xia Yechen smiled slightly, "Very good." He said, "We in Beizhou City are also willing to establish friendly relations with Ji'an City."

After Antu returned to Ji'an City,

The failure was reported to the emperor.

The emperor was shocked after hearing this. He knew that the plan to attack Ji'an City was carefully planned, and he thought he could capture Beizhou City in one fell swoop.

But now it seems that Xia Yechen's strength is indeed very strong, which made his plan fail.

"Pass an order to summon the ministers and princes to the palace for discussion." The emperor said, "We must re-examine Xia Yechen's strength and threats, and formulate a more thorough plan to deal with him."

At the meeting, ministers and princes expressed their opinions one after another.

Some people think that Xia Yechen's strength has exceeded their expectations and they must be more vigilant; others think that although Xia Yechen has a certain strength, as long as he adopts the correct strategy and tactics, he can be defeated.

"I think we should collect commercial taxes in Liuzhou to replenish the national treasury."

Prince Jing put forward his own idea, "This will not only solve our financial problems, but also attack the interests of businessmen and let them know how powerful we are."

The emperor frowned after hearing this, "Although collecting business taxes is a feasible method, we must proceed with caution."

He said, "Businessmen are a very important social class, and if they are oppressed too much, it may arouse public anger. We should consider more sustainable sources of fiscal revenue."

Ministers also expressed their opinions and suggestions. In the end, the emperor decided to adopt some constructive suggestions and assigned someone to implement them.

After hearing the emperor's reprimand, King Jing couldn't help but feel a little downcast. He originally wanted to replenish the national treasury by collecting business taxes, but unexpectedly he violated the interests of the merchants.

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came and launched a counterattack against King Jing. They used various means to make Prince Jing's reputation plummet in Liuzhou City.

King Jing tried many methods, but none of them could change the attitude of the merchants.

"Prince Jing, Prince Jing, you are so eager for quick success and quick profit." The emperor sighed, "Although businessmen have a low status in society, they are an important force in the country's economic development."

"Your act of collecting business taxes has undoubtedly deprived them of their benefits. Now you are being punished miserably by them. This only shows that you lack a deep understanding of the overall political and economic situation."

Prince Jing lowered his head and said nothing, feeling very frustrated. He knew that his actions were impulsive and he did not consider the consequences. Now he can only silently endure the emperor's reprimands and merchants' attacks.

Time passed quickly, and it was time for all the princes to be recalled to the capital. Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan left the city after being persuaded by the people of Beizhou City to stay.

On the way back to Beijing, the common people saw off Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan. They took out their own local specialties to express their gratitude to the two heroes.

"General Xia, this is the sentiment of our people in Beizhou." An old man said, handing a bag of local specialties to Xia Yechen, "Please accept it."

Xia Yechen gratefully accepted the souvenirs and bowed deeply to the old man, "Thank you for your gift, old man."

He said, "Zhou Xiaoyuan and I will never forget the deep love and kindness shown to us by the people of Beizhou City."

Zhou Xiaoyuan also bowed to the old man to express her gratitude, and she was very moved. Although the local products of the common people are not very valuable things, this friendship is very precious.

She knew that this was the people's recognition and appreciation of them, and it was also an affirmation of their work.

The moment Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan left Beizhou City, people all over the city poured into the streets to see them off.