"They've gone mad! They've gone mad! The rebels outside the city have gone mad, they're like a pack of mad dogs!"
Xianyu Yin, covered in blood and with three arrows stuck in his body, was helped down from the city wall by two soldiers.
One was in his arm, one in his thigh, and one in his chest; the situation was critical.
But he was shouting loudly, looking indignant.
It was already the third day, and the enemy's attack had not stopped.
Wave after wave of attacks, each time involving three to five thousand men, and all targeting the three city gates of Ji County simultaneously.
Xianyu Yin led a thousand men to guard the south gate, and within two days, two-thirds of it was destroyed.
If this continues, they'll all probably die.
Seeing the situation was not good, Liu He, who was in the middle of the support team, hurriedly sent the remaining 300 men from the 1,000 reserve team to reinforce the south gate.
His thousand-strong reserve force first sent three hundred to support Yan Rou at the east gate, and then sent another three hundred to support Xianyu Fu at the west gate.
Now that these 300 men have been sent out, Liu He has no soldiers left to send.
Three thousand able-bodied men from the city have already been organized to assist in the defense of the city. If we were to mobilize the people, we would probably have to include the elderly, women, and children.
"Doctor, quickly treat Commandant Xianyu's wounds and remove the arrow."
Liu He anxiously summoned a military doctor to remove the arrow from Xianyu Yin.
Without timely treatment, Xianyu Yin's life would be in danger.
Ten days ago, late one night, someone secretly shot arrows from outside the city, carrying a letter.
The letter informed Liu and Yan Rou that Governor Liu had received support from the King of Yunzhong and the General of Zhenbei and was preparing for a counterattack.
However, Ji County must hold out for fifteen days.
Fifteen days later, reinforcements from all directions arrived, not only to relieve the siege of Ji County, but also to annihilate the rebel army, Wuhuan army, and Xianbei army under the city of Ji County.
One battle brought lasting peace, deterring the foreign tribes north of the Yanshan Mountains from crossing them for fifty years.
Liu and Yan Rou spread the news throughout the military and civilians of Ji County, greatly boosting morale and inspiring them to make full preparations.
The rebel coalition forces outside the city made no move.
However, Liu and his men were ready to coordinate a charge out of the city at any time.
However, a heavy snowfall that lasted for three days caused Liu, Yan Rou, and the others to worry.
Will the arrival of heavy snow affect General Zhenbei's march and overall deployment?
Despite their concerns, they remained confident.
With the natural defenses of Ji County, the 5,000 strong Han soldiers from Youzhou and 50,000 civilians inside could easily hold out for 15 days.
Moreover, the rebel coalition outside the city has been besieging the city without attacking for a month now.
Liu He did not believe that the rebel army from the grasslands had any ability to capture a fortified city.
Three days ago, the heavy snow cleared up!
Liu He, Yan Rou, and others patrolled the city as usual.
Suddenly, the rebels outside the city launched an attack, contrary to their usual behavior.
They mobilized no fewer than 30,000 to 40,000 men, launching a relentless attack on Ji County day and night.
Although Liu and Yan Rou had 5,000 soldiers in the city, after dividing them among the four city gates and leaving another 1,000 as reserves, their strength became extremely weak.
As if suddenly enlightened, the rebels launched a fierce attack on the three city gates—east, south, and west—simultaneously.
Arrows rained down like locusts, and siege ladders appeared in droves!
Over three days, they repelled more than twenty attacks by the rebel coalition and killed no less than ten thousand enemy soldiers.
However, the garrison in Ji County also suffered heavy losses.
Yan Rou and Xianyu Fu were both injured to varying degrees. Now that Xianyu Yin is also injured, all three of Liu He's generals who were assisting in defending the city will be wounded.
Relying on their numerical advantage, the rebels launched a relentless attack, leaving the soldiers in the city with no time to eat or even catch their breath.
Liu He and his group, who were initially full of confidence, now found that the waiting time had become incredibly long and difficult.
Today is the third day, and also the last day of the agreed-upon fifteenth day. The rebels have attacked again, and their attack is even more intense than the previous two days.
"Young master, no need for treatment. Just have the doctor cut off the arrow and stop the bleeding."
"The situation is critical, and we cannot afford to waste a single moment."
"If we let our guard down even slightly, the enemy will climb onto the city walls!"
Xianyu Yin refused to let the doctor remove the arrow.
Once the arrow is pulled out, he'll have to lie down and won't be able to fight anymore.
"Commander Xianyu, today is the last day. Let's hold on a little longer! We can definitely make it!"
"Your arrow has struck a vital spot. If it isn't pulled out in time, your life will be in danger!"
"Doctor, did you hear my order? Remove the arrow from him and let him rest for a while. I'm going to the top."
Liu He nodded, decisively ordered the doctor to remove the arrow, and then led a dozen or so guards to run towards the south gate.
"Young master, be careful!"
Xianyu Yin had just uttered one sentence when he let out a scream.
Taking advantage of his momentary lapse in attention, the doctor suddenly pulled out the arrow from his thigh, the arrowhead dripping with blood!
biu!
Blood gushed out like a fountain, and the doctor quickly used a strip of cloth to stop it.
"Doctor, please be gentle!"
Xianyu Yin was trembling all over, covered in cold sweat.
The doctor agreed verbally, but his actions were far from hesitant. After stopping Xianyu Yin's bleeding, he unexpectedly pulled the arrow out of Xianyu Yin's arm.
Xianyu Yin fainted from the pain.
The doctor took the opportunity to remove the arrow from his chest.
It was just a chopstick tip away from piercing the heart.
"You're incredibly lucky!" The doctor wiped the sweat from his brow and was about to rest.
"Make way! Make way! The young master is injured! Doctor, come quickly!"
Suddenly a man came running from the city wall, shouting for a doctor to come over.
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The doctor quickly picked up his medicine box and hurried over.
He hadn't gone far when someone carrying a person ran towards him: "Doctor, quickly treat the young master's injuries!"
The doctor told him to put Liu He down, and after looking at him, he immediately shook his head and sighed, "Even if the legendary physician Hua Tuo came, he would be powerless to help."
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