"This, this is the power of a bomb? This is too terrifying!!"
"It is indeed terrifying. I never imagined that a bomb could be so powerful!!"
"I have a premonition that if I were near the bomb, I would be blown to smithereens. This kind of destructive power is beyond my endurance!!"
Anyone who witnessed the explosion of the bomb could clearly feel that its power was beyond their capacity to withstand.
It could even be said that if they were in front of the bomb, they would surely die.
Under such circumstances, everyone naturally developed a new level of fear towards the power of bombs.
This new level of fear made them feel that the power of bombs was in no way inferior to that of cannons.
This was especially true for those who had seen cannons before.
Previously, they had felt that cannons were incredibly powerful and unmatched.
But now, after experiencing the power of bombs, their opinions had shifted.
They felt that the power of bombs was truly terrifying.
Especially since Lin Tian's bombs were enhanced with gunpowder, further increasing their destructive force.
The situation was even more different from what everyone had anticipated.
"With such bombs, even the thickest city walls in Lingnan cannot withstand our assault!!"
"That's right, these bombs are definitely true siege weapons. Those in Lingnan absolutely cannot resist them!!"
"Haha! With these bombs, even without cannons, we are confident of easily taking Lingnan!!"
Before the bombs, they hadn't felt so sure about easily conquering Lingnan.
But after seeing the power of the bombs, they now believed that taking Lingnan was not a difficult task at all.
And this was not an isolated thought; many shared it.
Seeing their expressions, Lin Tian felt a sense of relief.
While he did not want his soldiers to become overly reliant on the power of bombs, he still hoped they would have more confidence in battle.
The existence of the bombs acted like a stabilizing force, making the soldiers full of confidence.
Upon Lin Tian's order to attack Lingnan, they executed it without hesitation.
Meanwhile, the people of Lingnan were perplexed.
They had originally expected the Great Qin soldiers to bombard their territory with cannons.
Once the cannons appeared, they would have to be extremely cautious and avoid them whenever possible.
To their surprise, the news they received was completely different from what they had anticipated.
"What? The Qin people did not bring their powerful weapons. How is this possible??"
"Reporting to the leader, what we said is true. They indeed did not bring their powerful weapons!!"
"Then how many troops have they mobilized??"
"They have mobilized all their troops, a total of two hundred thousand. However, their powerful weapons are still on their ships!!"
"Still on the ships? It seems they genuinely do not wish to deploy their powerful weapons!!"
The people of Lingnan were somewhat bewildered by Lin Tian's actions.
They were particularly curious, seeing Lin Tian possess powerful weapons but not use them.
However, despite their curiosity, a greater feeling of relief filled them.
They were glad that Lin Tian's army was not using their formidable weaponry.
If Lin Tian's army had used their powerful weapons, they wouldn't have known how to respond.
Without the use of these powerful weapons, they could treat the Qin army as ordinary soldiers and fight them.
This allowed many of them to shed their pressure, even letting them smile with ease.
"Good, very good! If they don't utilize their advantages, then don't blame us for taking the opportunity to attack them!!"
"Order our soldiers to prepare ambushes and poison. Be ready at all times to engage the Great Qin soldiers!!"
"Yes!!"
Upon hearing their leader's command, the people of Lingnan immediately sprang into action.
Knowing that the Great Qin soldiers would not be using cannons gave them a great deal of confidence.
They believed that without the deployment of cannons, they could still contend with the Great Qin army.
Consequently, a large number of warriors emerged at this time.
They not only brought out their formidable weapons but also a multitude of poisons.
Many of them were even poisoning their weapons.
Compared to the Great Qin soldiers, each of them was a true master of poison.
While the poisons they used might not all be incurable, they would still have a significant impact on the Great Qin soldiers.
If not treated promptly, poisoning could easily lead to death.
Understanding this, the people of Lingnan enthusiastically began to utilize their poisons.
As they employed the poisons, they seemed to instantly grasp their unique advantage.
This realization further boosted their morale.
Even knowing that the Great Qin had a force of two hundred thousand soldiers, they were no longer as intimidated as before.
In fact, before the arrival of the Qin army, they were already planning to ambush them and launch a preemptive strike.
This proactive approach was something they had never considered before.
But at this moment, they were actually doing it.
Not only were they initiating an attack, but many of them also felt confident that they could defeat the Great Qin army.
"How is our poison preparation coming along??"
"Rest assured, we guarantee that the Great Qin soldiers will never return!!"
"That's good. Our poisons are our only reliance now. As long as we have our poisons, and the Great Qin soldiers are poisoned, even with their two hundred thousand troops, they will not pose a significant threat!!"
"In fact, the more numerous their army, the greater their burden!!"
If all two hundred thousand Great Qin soldiers were poisoned, the Great Qin would not be able to provide treatment for them all.
This was because they could not possibly produce enough medicine at once to treat so many poisoned soldiers.
Moreover, they would not have enough personnel to care for their poisoned troops.
With this in mind, the people of Lingnan felt that their path to victory had become much simpler.
However, the Great Qin soldiers were not as simple as they imagined.
This time, Lin Tian not only mobilized two hundred thousand troops but also a large contingent of fighters from Lingnan.
These fighters were soldiers who had surrendered to Great Qin.
Their combat prowess might not match that of the Great Qin soldiers, but their experience fighting in the jungles of Lingnan was undoubtedly on par with any other Lingnan warriors.
With them leading the way, the safety of the soldiers could be largely guaranteed.
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