Chapter 281 The Huns attacked the city!

"Enemy attack!"

"It's the Huns!"

"The Huns are attacking the city!"

An urgent horn sounded in the dark night, and Shang Xi was awakened, his heart beating as fast as a drum.

He threw back the quilt, stood up, hurriedly put on his clothes, and went to the yard.

He lived in the Cangzhou garrison camp.

At this moment, there were hurried footsteps in the camp, and Shang Xi was heading towards the training ground.

Zhangye was inspecting the troops and directing the battle.

The generals led the soldiers away at a rapid pace.

Zhangye also rode his horse towards the city gate.

Shang Xi rode his horse to catch up.

At this time, the streets were filled with the sounds of horse hooves and footsteps, and the doors of the houses along the street were closed, without a sound at all.

"Quick, quick, attack the north gate!"

"Rush to the North Gate!"

A large number of soldiers rushed to the north gate.

A general spotted Shang Xi and stopped him, saying, "Your Highness, the general has ordered you to stay in camp and avoid any danger!"

Shang Xi said, "Since I'm here, I should defend the city with all the soldiers. How can I stay here alone?"

"Your Highness..."

The general wanted to persuade him again, but was interrupted by Shang Xi.

"I have made up my mind. No need to persuade me, General!"

He has been in Cangzhou for more than two months. Most of the soldiers have seen him, and the smarter ones have roughly guessed his purpose.

Now that Cangzhou is in danger, he is hiding in the camp and living in peace. How will the soldiers view him?

If he can't even share hardships with others, who will believe him in the future?

Moreover, as a prince, even if he just stood there and did nothing, it would be enough to boost the morale of the army.

As for the possibility of death if the city is destroyed...

Thinking of this possibility, Shang Xi felt his blood boiling.

Shang Xi immediately suppressed his strange feeling of excitement.

He cannot die and will not die.

He also wants to ascend to a high position, get rid of Chen Xiang and his son, and stay with An Ning forever.

Cangzhou will definitely be defended!

Master Jikong said that he and Xiao Ning were destined to be together. Since it was destined to be together, wouldn't heaven favor them?

Moreover, the city of Cangzhou is strong and easy to defend but difficult to attack.

How could the Xiongnu cavalry easily break through...

Only after climbing up the city wall did Shang Xi truly witness the cruelty of war.

Flames shot up into the sky from the city wall.

Arrows were flying all over the sky.

Some people fell down, and others quickly stepped forward to fill the vacancy.

The moonlight was bright and the snow was soft and white, and he could clearly see the situation below the city wall.

The huge number of Hun soldiers drew their bows and shot arrows at the city wall.

The Hun vanguard used siege wood to hit the city gate, and every time it hit the city gate, the tower shook violently.

It seems to be falling apart.

The Hun army was endless, and behind them there was a steady stream of cavalry rushing towards this side.

Countless galloping iron hooves crushed the moonlight, and with an overwhelming force, they rolled over the withered and yellow meadows buried under the snow and headed towards Cangzhou City!

The roaring sound of the iron hooves stepping on the earth is like the muffled thunder rolling down from the sky, making people feel nervous.

Is this the Xiongnu's fighting force...

"Get on the log!"

"Go to the stone!"

"Throw!"

As Zhangye's order came down, the soldiers on the city wall immediately lifted up the rolling logs and stones that had been prepared in advance and threw them down!

The Hun soldiers who were knocking on the door were hit hard, and others quickly came forward to replace them.

Waves of people rushed forward and were killed by rolling logs and rocks.

The arrows shot by the Huns also caused the soldiers on the city wall to fall down one after another.

Some soldiers even had meals with Shang Xi.

Shot through the chest, shot through the throat...

This brutal war lasted for a day and a night. The Huns were unable to break through the city gate and finally withdrew unwillingly.

A whole day and night, without sleep, food or drink.

Both sides were exhausted.

After the Huns retreated, Zhangye wiped his face and leaned against the wall almost exhausted.

He looked at the gloomy sky and took two deep breaths to calm himself down. Then he said to the generals beside him, "Count the number of dead and wounded soldiers, and the remaining troops."

"yes!"

The general received the order and left.

Soldiers who were lightly injured or not injured remained on the city wall to clean up the scene.

The seriously wounded soldiers were carried away for treatment.

Zhang Ye looked at Shang Xi and said, "Your Highness, I will escort you out of the city. You have seen the current situation in Cangzhou."

"The Xiongnu rebels have come with so many troops this time, they certainly won't leave so easily. After a couple of days, they might attack the city again!"

"If the siege lasts a long time, I'm afraid..."

Speaking of this, Zhangye's eyes turned red and his fists clenched.

Three years into the rebellion, the imperial court had not yet paid the military pay, Cangzhou was bitterly cold, the soldiers defending the city had to live frugally and had a hard time, and he was unable to recruit new soldiers.

Now the military strength is only 20,000.

And the number of Xiongnu soldiers...is estimated to be at least three times that of Cangzhou.

This time they are determined to invade Dayong!

It's not a small fight.

Yes, three years is enough time for them to recuperate and make the horses fat and strong.

Now that His Majesty is seriously ill and Dayong is in civil strife, if they do not take action now, it will not be so easy to invade again after the war is settled and the new emperor ascends the throne.

"I will live and die with Cangzhou!"

"Try your best to hold this most crucial line of defense for Dayong!"

"Your Highness, your body is precious. Please don't let it be broken here..."

Shang Xi said, "General, please don't say such discouraging words!"

"General, you and Cangzhou will live and die together. As the prince of Dayong, how can you just walk away?"

Zhang Ye was stunned: "Your Highness..."

Shang Xi smiled at him, "Don't be afraid, the city hasn't been taken yet. As long as we wait for reinforcements to arrive, maybe we can wipe out the Xiongnu here."

Zhangye: "But now the country is crumbling, and His Majesty is seriously ill. Even if the message is sent quickly over 800 miles, the court may not be able to make a decision in time. War cannot be delayed..."

Thinking of something, he suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Shang Xi.

"Your Highness, do you mean... to seek help from the General who suppresses rebellion?"

He knew that Xiao Ning was out suppressing a rebellion. Although he didn't know exactly where, he must be in the north.

After all, it is faster than sending a message to Shengjing.

Furthermore, the situation in Shengjing is complicated right now. If Xiao Ning were willing to lend a hand, it would indeed be more convenient and cost-effective, but...

"Will General Xiao be willing to come and help?"

After all, he was the general who was personally appointed by His Majesty to suppress rebellion, and His Highness was the prince of the late emperor, so his identity was sensitive.

Although the two were once husband and wife, who can say for sure whether they were friends or enemies?

After all, His Highness would rather come to them for help than to General Xiao for help.

Shang Xi nodded. "He should be in Yucheng now, not too far from here. As long as we hold on for a while longer and wait for him to arrive with his army, we will surely be able to turn defeat into victory."

As for what would happen to him after Xiao Ning came, he could no longer care about it.

Shang Xi is full of calculations, but he still has a conscience.

He could not bear to see the land of Dayong being trampled by the Xiongnu cavalry, nor could he bear to see the soldiers of Cangzhou die in battle to defend the city and the people behind them.

I also can't bear to see Cangzhou City become an isolated city with no support.

Zhangye and Shang Xi walked back.

People on the street were tentatively trying to get out of the house, cautiously asking, "Are the Huns attacking the city?"

Zhangye nodded and said, "This time the Xiongnu are determined to capture Cangzhou City."