The soldiers of the Great Qin Empire were preparing their siege weapons: trebuchets and battering rams.
These were not items they typically used.
There was no enemy worthy of such devices.
Nor was there any city worth besieging.
But now, everything was different. Lin Tian's army stood before them, a formidable enemy.
Under these circumstances, they naturally had to bring out their most powerful weapons to breach Lin Tian's city.
Therefore, the soldiers of the Great Qin Empire were not rushing to attack, but were instead engrossed in the construction of siege equipment.
They even built their machines in plain sight of Lin Tian's army, hoping to create a sense of unease.
If Lin Tian's army became nervous, if they showed any weakness, it would present an opportunity for the soldiers of the Great Qin Empire.
In such a situation, they naturally paid close attention.
Concurrently, the scouts were exceptionally vigilant, seeking any vulnerabilities in Lin Tian's army.
However, after observing for a long time, they found no change in Lin Tian's army; they remained composed.
This situation was unexpected for the soldiers of the Great Qin Empire, even bordering on unbelievable.
"They're not scared at all? This is truly incredible!"
"Indeed! It's as if they're unaware we're preparing to attack their city, just watching us indifferently. This is utterly unexpected!"
"Do you think it's because they don't recognize our siege weapons, and that's why they're so calm??"
Many disagreed with this statement.
After all, Lin Tian's army was not foolish. Even if they had never seen such siege equipment before, they should be able to guess what it was.
Therefore, they should not be so composed.
Yet, Lin Tian's army was precisely that composed, showing no fear, which inevitably led to speculation: was it truly as they said, that Lin Tian's army didn't recognize these siege weapons?
This thought made the soldiers of the Great Qin Empire very conflicted.
They even felt it necessary to explain to Lin Tian's army what they were building.
Finally, their Great Emperor spoke.
"Regardless of whether they know or not, in half a month, I will use these siege weapons to attack their city!"
"At that time, even if they didn't know, they will certainly gain an understanding of our siege weapons!
Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the Great Qin Empire could not help but nod.
Simultaneously, they resolved in their hearts to build even more siege equipment, to let Lin Tian's army truly understand the might of their siege weapons.
Lin Tian and his people were unaware of their intentions.
Moreover, they were not as composed as they appeared on the surface.
The soldiers on their city walls were calm because within the city, a large number of trebuchets were being manufactured.
These trebuchets were not only simple, but also enhanced versions.
The so-called enhanced version could launch heavier boulders.
They could not only throw further, but also exert greater power.
They also built many simple trebuchets.
Lin Tian believed that with such a multitude of trebuchets, they would be able to withstand the attacks of the soldiers of the Great Qin Empire.
Of course, in addition to trebuchets, they also needed to prepare a large quantity of stones.
Only with sufficient stones could they continuously strike the army of the Great Qin Empire.
Because of this, while the army of Great Qin appeared to be making no move, the city was actually bustling with activity.
Inside, they had even begun to construct large incendiary bottles.
In their design, they intended to launch these large incendiary bottles, which would function similarly to smaller ones.
However, they would be launched further, with greater power, and fiercer flames.
With such large incendiary bottles, they could effectively disrupt the offensive rhythm of the Great Qin Empire.
Once they controlled the offensive rhythm of the Great Qin Empire, taking them down would not be difficult.
The Great Qin Empire was unaware of this. If they had known, they would undoubtedly have been more cautious.
It was precisely because of their ignorance that, after half a month of siege, they finally decided to launch their assault on Lin Tian's army.
Seeing Lin Tian's army before them, many felt restless.
"Your Majesty, are we truly going to begin the assault?"
"Yes! We are about to attack their city, and this matter will not change!"
"Very well, I volunteer to be the vanguard and attack their city!"
Although many among them were aware of Lin Tian's army's might, after all, over two hundred thousand of their own troops had perished at Lin Tian's hands.
Under such circumstances, they should have been more cautious.
But now, they were thoroughly prepared, and their siege weapons were ready.
Therefore, all they needed to do now was to attack with full force; there was nothing else to worry about.
They also believed that with so many siege weapons, they would certainly be able to capture the city defended by Lin Tian's army.
The general's words sent a tremor through the Great Qin Emperor, and his face was filled with joy.
He greatly admired those who volunteered to be the vanguard.
After all, their army had suffered several defeats, and many among them had been demoralized.
Therefore, they urgently needed a victory to rekindle their ambitions.
This person who willingly volunteered to fight fit the Great Qin Emperor's desires perfectly.
Hearing such a willing offer, he agreed without hesitation.
"Good! Since you wish to be the vanguard, then you shall be the vanguard!"
"Charge forward, and I will be your rear guard!"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, the general of the Great Qin Empire was instantly excited.
Without any further delay, he quickly assembled the army.
The number of troops he gathered was not large, only fifty thousand vanguard troops. Such a vanguard force posed no significant threat to Lin Tian's army.
In fact, if Lin Tian's army exerted itself, it was highly likely they could annihilate this force of fifty thousand.
However, with thirty thousand troops as their rear guard, they felt no fear even as fifty thousand troops launched an assault.
Of course, as they charged, they also brought out their siege equipment.
Numerous siege engines and siege towers were pushed forward.
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