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It was all because Zeng Sheng insisted on launching a night raid on Liangshan's camp.

That's what caused it!

This left Zeng Sheng with absolutely no grounds for rebuttal.

The group called Zeng Tu.

They returned to Zengtou City on guard.

...

"How was tonight...?"

When the elder entered the house,

I had just asked one question when

Seeing that everyone's faces had turned ashen,

The outcome was already known.

"Did it fail? Were the losses significant?"

"Father, the eight hundred men that my fifth brother and I led,"

Zeng Suo said with remorse,

"They were all wiped out at the Liangshan camp."

"Eight, eight hundred?"

The elder's body suddenly swayed.

I almost fell headfirst to the ground next to me.

It was the eldest son, Zeng Tu, who quickly reached out and supported his father.

"Dad, are you okay?"

"That's eight hundred people!"

Elder Zeng said in a panic,

"Our Zengtou City only has less than 10,000 people in total,"

"One-tenth of our strength was lost in just one night."

"How am I supposed to explain this to the families of those eight hundred people?"

"Should we... or should we stop fighting?"

"Father, tonight's night raid was only because we misjudged Liangshan,"

Zeng Sheng retorted, unconvinced.

"In terms of combat strength alone, our Zengtou City's soldiers..."

"It will definitely not be weaker than Liangshan!"

“Father, Fifth Brother is right,”

Zeng Tu, the eldest of the five Zeng brothers, also agreed.

"Our great battle with Liangshan has only just begun,"

"If it's a minor setback,"

"Just admit defeat immediately,"

"Wouldn't we be ridiculed by all the heroes of the world?"

"Besides, Liangshan might not just give up so easily..."

Chapter 1441 Defending the City

"But......"

The elder worriedly said,

"We lost a game today,"

"More than 800 soldiers have already been lost."

"What if we lose again later..."

"Don't worry, sir,"

Shi Wengong comforted him.

"We'll hold our ground now,"

"Given Zengtoushi's advantageous location and defensive capabilities,"

"Then Liangshan will definitely not be able to break through Zengtou City."

"If we can hold out for another ten days or so,"

"The soldiers of Liangshan stayed outdoors during snowy weather."

"It will definitely make you tired and exhausted,"

"By then,"

"If we want to defeat them in one fell swoop,"

"That would be much easier."

"That......"

Elder Zeng looked at everyone helplessly.

"Since you want war,"

"Then let's continue the fight."

"But you must also be very careful,"

"This is all the wealth Zengtou City has,"

"What if they all get lost inside?"

"It seems our Zeng family is also about to..."

"Don't worry, Dad,"

Zeng Tu offered words of comfort.

"It's just dealing with those bandits from Liangshan,"

"Those bandits from the greenwood before,"

"Didn't we solve everything easily?"

"This time will definitely be the same."

"hope so,"

Elder Zeng shook his head.

He walked out of the main room, leaning on his cane.

Although the Zeng family had five tigers,

There were also Shi Wengong and Su Ding.

They all looked very confident.

But the elder Zeng understood.

Yet, I instinctively had a bad feeling.

Especially tonight,

Zeng Sheng attempted a surprise attack on Liangshan.

As a result, his attempt to steal a chicken failed, and he ended up losing money instead.

...

In the main room,

After Elder Zeng passed away

Zeng Tu began arranging the actions for the next few days.

The Five Tigers of the Zeng Family

Zeng Tu, Zeng Mi, Zeng Suo, Zeng Kui, Zeng Sheng.

The fourth brother, Zeng Kui, was injured.

Zeng Tu then left them with only four people.

Including teachers Shi Wengong and Su Ding,

There are six people in total.

They were divided into two groups.

Zeng Tu, Zeng Suo, Shi Wengong

Zeng Mi, Zeng Sheng, Su Ding,

These two groups took turns guarding the city walls of Zengtou City.

The previous night raid,

Although eight hundred people were lost.

However, the standing army numbered over three thousand.

Zengtou City, which could recruit 5,000 people with all its might,

Current troop strength

It's not exactly in short supply.

Especially because Zengtou City has a strategically important location,

It is surrounded by cliffs on three sides.

Only one side had a fortified camp and city walls.

For the people of Zengtou City,

All they need to do is defend the only walled side of the city.

Faced with Zeng Tu's arrangement,

Although the fifth brother, Zeng Sheng, still felt somewhat unwilling...

But the previous night raid

It was his suggestion.

Then Liangshan would have to ambush and counterattack.

While defeating Zeng Shengde

It also dealt a blow to his original arrogance.

Zeng Sheng now,

Although I was unwilling

But if we were to send him out of the city to fight against Liangshan...

I'm afraid he'll become the first to object.

......

On this side of Liangshan camp,

After the counter-ambush at Zengtou City,

Zhao Yuan assigned Lin Chong and Xu Ning, two meticulous individuals, to guard the stronghold.