"Immediately blow the charge horn and raise the banner of city slaughter!" The furious Prince Similian seemed to be chewing on a mouthful of soybeans, his teeth clattering noisily as he spoke.
Once the banner of city slaughter is raised, it signifies that warriors are allowed to pillage and vent freely after capturing the city. This order has a certain effect in boosting morale but serves even more to drive the defenders to fight desperately.
"Future king, if you still possess any sanity, you'd better not issue such an absurd order!" Prince Rhincor grabbed his nephew's arm, his face pale as he growled lowly, "We've just sounded the retreat horn, and now you're sounding the charge again. Do you want the siege troops to trample each other?"
