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C36
Today, they were not the only two thousand recruits. There were a few more recruitment points, and the total number of new recruits was more than six thousand. The area on the North Trellis Street took up a third of the total.
This was just as the military had predicted. There were still six temporary camps for new recruits, adding up to a total of four thousand. That was double the amount on Gouffle Street.
However, the total quality of the recruits from other places was much higher than the ones on Gou Wai Street. The ratio of combat soldiers to support soldiers was almost one to one! This was not surprising. What was the situation on Gou Wai Street? He couldn't even fill his stomach, let alone any nutrition.
This was extremely important for the development of the human body. If one's nutrition could not keep up with the growth of the human body and still wanted to rely on their physical strength, then that was a separate matter.
As for the experiential learning disciples sent by the big families, they wouldn't appear here. They were arranged to be in a higher level military camp!
As soon as the six thousand recruits arrived, when they looked at the group on Gou Wai Street, their gazes were full of disdain and contempt!
As for Gou Wai Street, they naturally wouldn't be outdone. They would occasionally look towards Bai Yu Zhe's group. If there was any conflict, then these group of people were definitely the main force!
However, as soon as they saw the wounded soldiers being carried over, all of their expressions changed. Some were afraid, some were touched, and most of them were angry. Their blood was boiling and they had long stopped looking down on others.
There were even some wounded soldiers who were not in a good condition to be treated after they were brought back. Looking at the fresh lives leaving, everyone was not in a good mood! No matter what, they died in battle to protect the floating city and defend Yu State!
As for them, they were going to enter the battlefield in the near future. Those who joined the army from other places in Floating City, although they felt that their status was lower than others, but they were also comrades.
Of course, there was no longer any attitude of contempt, but rather, there was definitely a competitive attitude.
After a while, a group of people in armor, helmets, and long swords came over. The person at the front was tall and sturdy, there was still blood on his armor and face, and his expression was solemn and dignified.
As the five of them entered, their footsteps were steady and they produced a series of orderly clanking sounds!
"Greetings, City Lord!" The veterans and deputy generals of the military camp quickly knelt down on one knee and saluted that person. All of them had respectful and worshipful expressions on their faces!
It was Wang Zhen. In the eyes of the civilians and soldiers of Floating City, he was a good mayor and a good commander! When the new recruits heard that it was the mayor, they immediately followed and saluted. Even Bai Yu Zhe and the others were no exception.
After all, he was here to join the army, and the military salute was not a kneeling one. Besides, he had some understanding of this mayor's character, and his character was indeed very good.
"There's no need to be so polite. Everyone, hurry up and get up. The defense of the Floating City still requires the efforts of the warriors. I represent the citizens of Floating City here, thank you! " Wang Zhentian returned the military salute. He did not put on any airs in front of the soldiers, and he seemed friendly to them.
After everyone had stood up, the deputy general who was leading the recruits from Gou Wai Street walked over to Wang Zhenyuan's side and whispered a few words into his ear. Then, he looked at Bai Yu Zhe and the others.
Obviously, he had told the special information about Bai Yu Zhe and his men to Wang Zhen San. This squad was made up of strange high ranking soldiers, and each one of them was so strong that even the recruitment team was suspicious of them.
"Ten miles temple on Gouffe Street?" After Wang Zhentian heard this, he was stunned for a moment. He immediately thought of the Chen family's main forces, including the Patriarch and his successor, who had all died in the hands of an assassin.
Clearly, the culprits were this group of people.
He had some understanding of the whole story. It was simply because Chen Jin, the Chen family's second young master, bullied the weak because of some benefits, but somehow, this group of beggars, who were originally very weak, ended up becoming an iron plate, resulting in the Chen family's survival and death.
Of course, the cause of this was not Bai Yu Zhe's fault. However, Wang Zhen felt that these brats were too ruthless! Wang Zhentian did not expect Bai Yu Zhe and the others to join the army, so he felt a little gratified.
No matter what, if this group of people could destroy the Chen family along with the family head, their combat strength would definitely not be weak. Although the majority of the Chen family members that died from the poison, he didn't have any information on where it came from.
Moreover, at least a portion of it had been killed by Bai Yu Zhe and the others. Before this, the two young masters of the Chen family had led many people over, but more than half of them had died, and even the two young masters had been captured alive.
The results showed that this group of people were not weak. To be able to contribute to the Floating City at this time, Wang Zhenyuan was very pleased. After the war, if the Floating City can hold on, then we'll think about how to deal with it.
Wang Zhentian looked at Bai Yu Zhe and the others and gave them a slight smile. After that, he didn't say anything else. After all, he was here to visit the wounded soldiers.
After dinner, night fell. The soldiers on top of the city wall had been rotated once. Floating City was now a first class security guard, and there was always a large number of soldiers patrolling the city wall. The other soldiers who had been replaced all took the opportunity to rest.
It had been four days since the invasion of the Silver Wolf Country. The enemy had launched at least one siege every day, and there were even several battles that exhausted the soldiers.
Currently, within the Floating City, there were only forty thousand people who were still able to participate in the battle.
At night, it suddenly started to drizzle and drizzle. The drizzle kept falling from the sky, bringing a hint of coldness to this late autumn season and the tense atmosphere of the floating city.
Boom!" BOOM! Boom …
Suddenly, the sound of battle drums filled the entire North City. This voice was very familiar in the North City, but it was the first time it had been heard in the dead of the night in so many days.
The sound of the drum meant that the Silver Wolf Country was about to attack the city again. This was a reminder to the patrolling soldiers to beat the drum. At the same time, the patrolling soldiers were being called in to prepare for battle!
Soon, the city guards began to move. Even though it was late at night, no one dared to delay when they heard the sound of the drum. The mayor, Wang Zhensheng, appeared on top of the city wall immediately.
For so many days, he had never returned to the Mayor's mansion to rest. He had always built a simple tent on top of the city wall.
"Quickly, get on the city wall and prepare to meet the enemy. Everyone, be prepared for what you have to do." As the sound of the drum echoed out, a captain immediately appeared in front of Bai Yu Zhe and began issuing commands.
Bai Yu Zhe's big team only had 39 people. They were all high class soldiers selected from Gou Wai Street and had yet to merge with the high class soldiers from other regions.
It wasn't just them, the other recruits had also started to get busy. Even if they were only assistant soldiers, they still had things to do.
Soon, Bai Yu Zhe and his men appeared on top of the city wall. Everyone immediately looked down at the city wall. However, because the night was too dark and the drizzle continued to fall, there was no moonlight in the sky. Most people's gazes could not see far.
They could only see that a few torches were moving across the river and were quickly approaching the river. However, those with better eyesight could see that although there were few torches, there were still many people gathered around each one.
The army was attacking the city, so it was impossible for them to all be carrying torches at night. As long as they could see the road ahead and the people around them, it would be fine. This way, not only would the number of soldiers on their side be hidden, but it would also lessen some of the trouble for the soldiers who were fighting.
In any case, torches were lit on the city walls, and their targets would not be hidden!
Very quickly, they approached Yu Qinghe and began to skillfully build a pontoon bridge. For the past few days, they had to build this floating bridge every time they attacked the city. This was because every time they retreated, the defenders would think of ways to destroy the floating bridge.
"Archers, prepare to shoot! The position of the floating bridge!" On the city wall, everyone had already made their preparations. Following a loud order from a high-ranking officer, the archers had already notched their bows and nocked their arrows, slightly pointing them upwards.
Following the command given by the commander, all the arrows were released!
"Whiz!" "Whiz!" Whoosh …
Thousands of arrows were aimed at the floating bridge above Yu Qing He. The night and dense drizzling rain covered up the trail very well. However, the soldiers who were protecting the floating bridge were aware of this as well. They all raised their shields and began to defend.
Arrows were constantly being fired off, and screams of agony could be heard from time to time. People would constantly be shot to their deaths, falling into the river. As long as he fell into the water, even if he only sustained minor injuries, it would be very difficult to survive in this pitch-black night.
Attacking a city at night originally had its advantages and disadvantages. However, since the Silver Wolf Country had already made their decision, they naturally wouldn't give up halfway. More soldiers had already jumped onto the bridge, ignoring the heavy rain of arrows as they used their shields and bodies to protect the auxiliary troops that were building the bridge.
Before crossing the river, the lives of these auxiliary troops were even more precious than their combat soldiers.
In less than half an hour, the floating bridge was completed.
"Kill!" Kill! "Kill …"
In a split-second, the Silver Wolf National Soldiers let out furious howls, brandishing the weapons in their hands as they charged towards the city walls, each and every one of their faces revealing a ferocious expression!
Another siege war had begun!