"Wu Zhang was in a bitter fight in Tyre?"

When Qingji got the news, he was not surprised. [.\nCOM Situ's updated chapters are the most complete and comprehensive, and the error-free content is repaired in the most timely manner. Due to caching reasons, browser access is recommended.\nCOM official website]

Tyre was a very strong fortress and a coastal fortress.

Tyre is Sur in modern Lebanon.

Because of its wealth and strategic location, Tyre was attacked by powerful local forces one after another and was ruled by the Assyrians for a hundred years.

It was besieged for a long time under the orders of Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon, but its real fall was not long afterward when it was attacked by the Persians.

Historically, during Alexander's eastern expedition, the siege of Tyre lasted about seven months.

In order to defeat the stubborn defenders, Alexander completely demolished the main city on the mainland and used the demolished rubble to build a passage to the island.

After taking the city, Alexander responded to the bravery and fearlessness of the citizens of Tyre with blood and brutality. Ten thousand people were ordered to be executed and another 30,000 were sold into slavery.

Although Tyre was rebuilt during subsequent Egyptian and Roman rule, it never recovered from Alexander's actions...

Living there were the Phoenicians, also known as the Canaanites, the bitter enemies of the Hebrews.

The Phoenicians never formed a unified country, and city-states stood among each other, represented by Tyre, Sidon, and Ugarit.

Because the Phoenician base was small and densely populated, they colonized the trading outposts they established along the routes.

Phoenicia was one of the most prominent slave-owning countries in ancient times. There were many slaves in the country, who were used not only in handicrafts, but also in business and navigation.

Their handicraft industries are rich in raw materials, exporting cedar and a large amount of minerals.

In addition, the Phoenicians' wool textile industry, glass manufacturing industry, pottery industry, wood processing industry, metal smelting and processing industry, etc., can be said to dominate the Mediterranean commercially.

"Fetch Seymour."

"promise!"

Not long after, Qingji summoned the Hebrew envoy Seymour in the palace of Babylon.

"Seymour, you have a feud with the Canaanites. You should know the Canaanites very well, right?"

"learn."

"I tell you the truth, my army encountered strong resistance in Tyre. The Canaanites resisted stubbornly, and our army was unable to attack for a long time. Do you have a way to enable our Wu army to attack Tyre?"

Hearing this, Seymour smiled bitterly and shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, the Great Emperor, I can't help you with your army's capture of the city of Tyre."

"The Canaanites in Tyre are known for their bravery and good warfare. They are also good at business and have hoarded a lot of wealth. The money, food and equipment in the city may have supported the Canaanites for a year or two!"

Two a year?

Qingji couldn't help but narrowed his eyes.

According to Seymour, the Wu army would not be able to fight this protracted war.

It is true that the Wu army had advanced siege equipment, as well as indestructible weapons such as cannons, trebuchets, and crossbows, but the strength of the Tire Fortress was unimaginable.

Wu Zhang, who was on the front line, conservatively estimated that it might take three to five months for the army to break through the city of Tyre.

However, where could Qingji have any extra food, grass and baggage to support the army on the front line?

During the expedition, the most difficult problem was the supply of food and grass.

Wu's previous Western Expedition conquered the Persian Empire with overwhelming force. It seemed simple, but in fact Qingji relied on war to support war. He not only recruited many mercenaries, but also purchased grain and grass from various places, and occupied the grain and baggage originally hoarded by the Persians.

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Only in this way can the army continue to fight and conduct expeditions to Egypt, Syria, Media and other places.

Now that the war has dragged on for too long, the shortcomings of the expeditionary force have become clear.

After Qingji pondered for a moment, he said: "Seymour, I want you Israelis to be responsible for the food and fodder matters of the frontline army, as well as transportation work. When necessary, warriors from the tribe need to be sent to join the battle."

"this……"

Seymour hesitated to speak.

"I can allow you to restore the kingdom of Israel in the land of Canaan. However, I have a prerequisite."

"Please inform me, Your Majesty."

Seymour was very excited.

Isn’t this the lifelong wish of Seymour and all Israelis for the restoration of the nation of Israel?

"The king of the restored Kingdom of Israel must be my son, the prince of Wu."

"Your Majesty, how can this be accomplished?"

Seymour wanted to talk to Qingji.

Qingji, however, waved his hand and said in an unquestionable manner: "Seymour, I will give you one day, and you can go back and discuss with the other Israelis."

"I actually don't care whether this matter succeeds or not. At worst, the Wu army will suspend their offensive, or I will just collect food and grass from other places!"

"yes."

Seymour nodded helplessly.

Qingji's attitude left Seymour at his wits' end.

Qingji didn't give Seymour a chance to bargain.

Before leaving, Seymour suddenly asked: "Your Majesty, if the Kingdom of Israel is restored, will Jerusalem be its capital?"

"Can."

Qingji agreed.

After all, it’s his son’s kingdom, so why not be more generous?

Jerusalem can be described as a "holy place" to the Hebrews.

…

The next day, Qingji received a reply from Seymour, saying that the Israelites were willing to make Qingji's son king.

So Qing Ji led his army and left the city of Babylon and rushed to the coastal fortress of Tyre to join the battle.

In order to destroy and capture this fortress, Qingji mobilized 60,000 mercenaries and more than 300 warships from the Wu fleet at sea to attack Tyre by land and water.

"put!"

"Boom!"

A large number of thunderbolts were thrown into the city, killing many Tyreans who had no time to escape.

The brutal war and the tragic scenes of countless fellow villagers dying in battle excited the people of Tyre.

As a result, even the old, weak, women and children boarded the city and started a bloody battle with the invaders with weapons.

Under Qing Ji's instructions, the mercenaries rushed forward without fear of death and fought with the Tyrians.

However, no matter how fierce the Wu army's offensive was and how ruthless the mercenaries were, the Tyrian people in the city were still unwilling to give in and still resisted.

The long-term failure to capture the city of Tyre stimulated Qing Ji, as well as all the Wu soldiers and mercenaries.

"Pass my order, after conquering this city, the whole army... will have a party for three days!"

"promise!"

Qingji's order was quickly conveyed.

What is "Carnival"?

It means that the officers and soldiers of the three armies can do whatever they want in the city, burning, killing and looting, but Qing Ji will not stop them at all.

This kind of thing would undoubtedly boost morale to the greatest extent, but it would only cause serious suffering to the people of Tyre.

However, Qingji didn't care about this matter at all.

He did not issue an order to massacre the city, which was already the greatest kindness.

"kill!"

After another round of bloody battles, the Wu army finally broke through the city of Tire and entered the city.
Chapter completed!