Chapter 282 Are women useless?
"I'll arrange for someone to take you out of the city later."
The people in the northwest are generally tough, and they have been accustomed to wars in recent years. When they heard this, they did not retreat in fear, but instead took a step forward.
"It's winter, and we are just worthless people. Where can we go outside the city? We can only hide in the mountains!"
"But if Cangzhou City is truly destroyed, how long can we survive in this mountainous area?"
"That's right! It's freezing cold, and it just snowed heavily. Not only are the mountain roads difficult to travel, but even if we hide in the mountains, we don't have enough firewood to keep out the cold. I'm afraid we'll freeze to death!"
"Yeah, if we're going to die anyway, we might as well fight those bastards!"
"We are from Cangzhou. Even if we die, we should contribute to Cangzhou City!"
"The general often said that Cangzhou is the most important line of defense for Dayong. If Cangzhou is captured, the whole world will be in danger!"
"We don't understand what's going on in the world, but we have a family behind us. For them, we should defend Cangzhou City!"
"General, wait! I will go back and arrange for my family to take refuge in the mountains. For the next few days, I will be at your disposal!"
A woman pushed the door open and came out after hearing this.
"I'm not going to the mountains!"
"Are women useless? You're in the front, and we're in the back. Although we can't fight in the battlefield like you men, we can at least help transport the wounded and carry things."
"No matter how bad it is, I can still cook and bring water to you!"
"that is!"
"Don't underestimate us!"
The people of Cangzhou have made up their minds to live and die with Cangzhou, and no one is willing to live in peace.
There seemed to be fire burning in everyone's eyes. There was no fear of the Huns, only hatred that wanted to kill them as soon as possible.
Shang Xi was shocked by the people's words.
He stood before them and couldn't help but feel ashamed of himself.
I didn't expect that such an ordinary person would have such a broad mind and courage.
Official positions were hereditary and knowledge was monopolized by aristocratic families.
The imperial court implemented a policy of keeping the people ignorant from top to bottom, making the people stupid and ignorant, and only knowing how to work day after day, repeating the lives of their ancestors...
But it is these people who are willing to fight to the death and serve as the last line of defense for Cangzhou.
And what about those nobles who are supported by the people of the world?
Sitting high on the stage, fighting for power and profit...
They don't care about the people, they don't care about the world, they only care about their own gains and losses...
He used to be such a person.
It was Xiao Ning who gave him the courage to resist, and it was also her who, through letters, allowed him to see a different world.
Aning is a true child who is willing to live and die for all the people in the world.
Although I respected her before, I couldn't understand why Xiao Ning, a young master from a wealthy family, was so persistent.
Now looking at these people, he seemed to understand...
It’s a pity that he…is not the descendant of the previous emperor after all.
He still carries a blood feud.
I can't go hand in hand with her for the time being.
If tomorrow...
Forget it, let’s not talk about the future. Now it’s enough to defend Cangzhou and protect the people of this city.
Shang Xi and Zhang Ye returned to the camp.
He immediately spread out paper and ground ink, and wrote a letter:
"The Xiongnu are invading. Cangzhou is in danger. General, please come to our aid! Handwritten by Shang Xi."
He shook it lightly twice and waited for the ink to dry. He stuffed the letter into the envelope, sealed it with kerosene, and wrote five big characters on the envelope: "Personally addressed to General Xiao".
The envelope was handed to Zhangye, who immediately arranged for someone to go to Yucheng to deliver the letter.
After thinking about it, Shang Xi wrote a few more letters to be on the safe side.
Cangzhou has a special location and must not be lost. Once Xiao Ning receives the letter, he will definitely come to support.
However, it is still unclear what the specific strength of the Huns is, and how determined they are to move south. Although Xiao Ning's soldiers are also very brave, the Huns' cavalry are also worthy of their reputation.
If Xiao Ning were to suffer the loss of his troops...
Mingzhou and other places are a little far away from here, but we can always get here a few days later.
It is always easier to fight with more people than with fewer.
Shang Xi handed several envelopes to Zhangye and told him his concerns. Zhangye continued to send people to deliver the letters.
When it comes to war, the more troops the better.
It would be best if we could gather our troops to counterattack and give the Huns a good beating!
After delivering the letter and having a quick bite, Zhangye hurriedly began to prepare for the defense of the city gates.
The common people also joined in, carrying the newly prepared logs and stones to the top of the city wall.
The city gates were opened, and soldiers went out to bring back the logs and stones that had been thrown down during the battle.
After all, materials are limited.
It is also possible to recycle and reuse what can be recycled.
Shang Xi knew that he couldn't help, so he took the initiative to undertake the task of registering various materials.
He had a good brain and could remember everything and the quantity reported by the soldiers. Even though there was a lot of noise and uproar, it did not affect him at all.
For several days in a row, Cangzhou City has been operating at a high intensity.
Even Shang Xi hadn't slept much for several days. He was usually a very clean person, but now he had an unshaven beard and dirty clothes.
In order to make things easier, he even changed his luxurious long robe into a short shirt with narrow sleeves. Apart from his fair skin and handsome appearance, he seemed no different from other men in Cangzhou City.
After several days of preparation, everything was ready, but the Huns still did not come.
Zhangye stood on the city wall and looked into the distance.
A general nearby couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that this was just a harassment, and they're going back without getting any advantage?"
Zhangye said, "Not like it."
The general frowned as he looked at the snowy sky in the distance and said, "But it's been six days, and they still haven't attacked the city. Could it be that they are planning something bad again..."
"No matter what they plan, we just need to defend Cangzhou well."
"Actually, it's quite good for them to just hold on like this. Once reinforcements arrive, we'll see what those foreign bandits will do!"
Shang Xi looked into the distance and said nothing.
The messenger, galloping day and night, should have reached Yudi by now...
I don’t know if that person can meet Aning smoothly.
"Your Highness, we are here. Please go back and rest for a while. Don't overwork yourself."
"Yes, you are our backbone now, you can't get into any trouble!"
After spending some time together, Shang Xi overturned their perception of the royal family.
As long as I can help, I am willing to do any work.
There is no doubt that he is hardworking and persevering.
Even that night, he dared to climb up the city wall and help them repel the enemy.
Although Shang Xi was on the city wall at that time, he did nothing else except helping to carry the box containing the arrows.
But he is a prince, and he dares to come to the city wall without fear of danger.
It is a sacrifice in itself.
After this incident, the soldiers in Cangzhou accepted Shang Xi from the bottom of their hearts.
Shang Xi smiled at the soldiers who were concerned about him, "I'm fine."
That night, the Huns returned again.
They changed their strategy, divided their troops into three groups, surrounded the entire Cangzhou City, and attacked simultaneously.
Looking at the increasingly powerful army below the city, a general cursed: "No wonder these bastards have been silent for several days, it turns out they are waiting for the main army to gather!"
"Have someone bring up the prepared golden juice!"
"Ladies, get the oil in the wok hot! Make sure it's boiling hot!"
The situation tonight is more serious than last time, but fortunately they are more prepared.
I just hope I can hold on until the day reinforcements arrive.
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