The group quickly returned to the city. Wang Yao was very surprised to see that Qin Yue and his group had brought back more than 500 young and strong men. All they had to do now was to defend the city gate and wait for the arrival of reinforcements.
Wang Yao ordered his soldiers to take these villagers to reinforce the city walls and build defensive fortifications in preparation for another attack by the Hu people.
After the villagers left, Qin Yue took out a worn parchment scroll from his bosom and handed it to Wang Yao beside him: "This is what I found on those Hu people. It describes that the Hu people have gathered multiple tribes and are going to attack Lulu County. I think there will be another tough battle tonight!"
Wang Yao took the parchment scroll. He did not understand the Hu language, so he asked Qin Yue solemnly, "Do you recognize the Hu language? Does it say how many people there are? When will they attack?"
Qin Yue nodded: "I learned some of it before. It only said that the Hu people gathered 50,000 troops outside the city. I originally wanted to let the Hu people sneak in first, and then take advantage of the night of New Year's Eve when the soldiers in the city relaxed their vigilance, and then attack the city with the help of the insiders and the outsiders!"
Wang Yao looked solemn after hearing this. Tonight, more than 50,000 Hu people were going to attack the city. Currently, there were only 3,000 soldiers in the city. How could they defend the city with just these people?
When they attacked during the day, there were only 10,000 people. If they were asked to gather 50,000 troops to attack the city, Wang Yao had no confidence at this time whether he could defend Lulu County with the limited troops he had.
Lieutenant General Li, who was standing by, heard Qin Yue's words and said anxiously, "Sir, are we just waiting for the Hu people to attack the city?"
Looking at Wang Yao who was running around in a panic, Qin Yue said, "Captain Wang, I have an idea. What do you think?"
"Hurry up and tell me, hurry up and tell me, don't make me anxious and angry!" Wang Yao urged.
At this time, Qin Yue took out a map of Lulu County from his arms and spread it out in front of Wang Yao: "Because I am going to inspect here, I copied a map of this place. When we came here, there was a forest here." Qin Yue pointed to a point on the map.
The two men then looked in the direction Qin Yue pointed. Qin Yue continued, "It's getting dark now. I'd like to lead 500 elite soldiers and hide in the mountains and forests first. When the Hu people attack, their camp will be empty. Then we can take the initiative to attack and raid their base camp! Burn their food and supplies!"
Wang Yao listened to Qin Yue's words and pondered for a moment: "But this method is too dangerous. If you can't retreat in time, you will be surrounded and suppressed by the 50,000 troops under the city!"
Qin Yue said in a firm tone: "There is no such thing as a war without risks. Instead of waiting here for rescue, it is better to take the initiative and attack to win a glimmer of hope!"
Wang Yao looked at Qin Yue deeply. He knew that what Qin Yue said made sense. Facing such a huge enemy force, waiting for reinforcements was obviously not a foolproof plan. Qin Yue's plan of taking the initiative and attacking the enemy by surprise did give them a chance of survival.
After hesitating for a moment, Wang Yao finally made up his mind to take a risk and turn around the current passive situation.
He nodded to Qin Yue, indicating his agreement with his plan: "When it gets dark, you lead 500 elite soldiers to the mountains and forests, and prepare to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's base camp. Remember that the action must be precise and swift. If there is any danger, retreat immediately!"
Wang Yao immediately ordered Lieutenant General Li to gather five hundred elite soldiers, and quickly leave the city under the cover of night to hide in the mountains.
Wang Yao then organized the defenders in the city, strengthened the defense of the city walls, repaired the fortifications, and arranged ambush positions.
The soldiers quickly set up defense equipment such as arrow towers and catapults to prepare for the attack of the Hu people. They tried their best to tie up the enemy's forces and gain more opportunities for Qin Yue and others to launch a sneak attack.
The cold wind was howling, and Wang Yao ordered his soldiers to light bonfires, always on guard against the Hu people attacking the city under the cover of night.
The bonfires in the city illuminated the entire city wall. Soldiers stood guard at various positions, holding their weapons tightly and watching their surroundings vigilantly.
Wang Yao stood on the top of the city wall, gazing at the distant mountains and forests, praying silently in his heart that their sneak attack would be successful.
Time passed minute by minute, and the soldiers remained highly vigilant, waiting for the arrival of the enemy.
The numerous stars in the night sky seemed to be witnessing the imminent start of this life-and-death battle.
As expected, when night fell, the Hu army outside the city began to gather and prepare to launch an attack on the city.
Wang Yao stood at the foot of the city wall, gripping his spear tightly, and shouted excitedly, "Defend the city gates to the death! We must not let the barbarians set foot inside!"
The morale of the defenders was high. They threw huge stones at the gathering Hu people and fired dense rain of arrows at the Hu people's troops.
The Hu people also came prepared. The vanguard lined up with shields held high to block the rain of arrows, while the Hu people behind them carried huge logs and tried to break open the city wall gate.
The Hu army was already large, and the Hu people in the front were knocked down by stones thrown from the city wall, and then more enemy troops came to reinforce them.
As long as the city gate is broken open, all kinds of fine wine and delicious food will be available in the city. The enemy troops will continue to rush up the city wall, trying desperately to capture the city that is within their reach.
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