Chapter 587 Come Prepared
The general leading the Beirong troops this time was Yelu Wu, the Beirong general, who was also a famous warlike general of the Beirong.
The general defending Shabei Pass was Xue Likuang.
Xue Likuan stood on the city wall and led the soldiers to defend the city.
Looking at the rolling cavalry coming into sight and seeing the 100,000 soldiers and horses, Xue Likuan's expression was cold.
He knew that there were not enough soldiers and horses in the city.
But he knew that there would definitely be reinforcements, and as long as they could hold out until the reinforcements arrived, the city would be safe.
"General Xue, the enemy has 100,000 soldiers and horses. We are no match for them."
Xue Likuan comforted the people below, saying, "Don't be discouraged. The emperor will definitely send reinforcements. I have already released the carrier pigeon."
"I think everyone knows how important Shabei Pass is, without me having to tell you."
"So Shabei Pass cannot be lost. Behind it is our Great Yan State, where our families, relatives, and friends live. Therefore, we must defend Shabei Pass to the death."
After Xue Likuan said this, everyone's expressions became cold and they became alert.
Everyone understood that even if they died in battle, the Beirong would not be allowed to set foot into Shabei Pass.
Who could have imagined that the Beirong would tear up the treaty and attack Shabei Pass with such force.
Fortunately, their current emperor is a wise ruler and will certainly send reinforcements.
With hope in our hearts, we feel full of strength.
Looking forward with determined eyes.
"Defend Shabei Pass to the death!"
"Yes, we will defend Shabei Pass to the death."
It boosted everyone's morale and made everyone more positive in their attitude towards the challenge.
But Xue Likuang understood that he had to be prepared for this battle.
The Beirong soldiers rested for a while and soon launched the first round of attack.
Xue Likuan led the soldiers in the city to start defending the city.
When the Northern Rong attacked the city fiercely, they threw down huge rocks, shot arrows, and used fire to stop the Northern Rong's siege.
However, it was freezing cold, and the soldiers could no longer hold on to the city wall for too long.
But even if we can't hold on, we still hold on.
Xue Likuan asked the soldiers behind to hurry forward and take up their places, and the tired soldiers above hurried down to eat, rest and replenish their energy.
He even summoned all the doctors in the city to help treat the wounds of the injured soldiers.
The first siege lasted all day and only stopped at midnight.
Xue Likuan didn't even eat a drop of water.
Some soldiers couldn't bear to watch it anymore and handed him a bun.
"General Xue, you can't fall down. Your health is more important. You still have to command everyone in the battle. Just eat something. If you faint, there will be no one to command you."
General Xue's military capabilities are obvious to all.
No one in Shabei Pass is more capable than General Xue.
Xue Likuan also understood that his subordinates were right, so he could only eat the buns in a hurry to fill his stomach.
At this time, he couldn't taste anything he ate.
Xue Likuan frowned tightly and looked at the place where Beirong had set up camp in the distance.
He knew it was a tough battle.
The first attack was so fierce, you can imagine what happened next.
Moreover, the Beirong were able to gather 100,000 soldiers and horses, which clearly showed that they were well prepared.
"General, let's ask for help from the nearest General Gao. He can send troops."
Xue Likuan's expression changed as he said, "Not to mention that General Gao is guarding the Broken North Pass, even if we send troops here, we might be surrounded and killed by the Northern Rong."
"I've sent a message via carrier pigeon. I'm sure General Gao has received it, but..."
Xue Likuang was worried. He needed support, but he was also afraid that there might be danger at Suibei Pass.
This battle happened too quickly.
They had just rested for more than an hour in the middle of the night when the Beirong launched another siege.
Xue Likuang also understood that the Beirong also intended to fight a quick victory and capture Shabei Pass before the reinforcements arrived.
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