The marching commander saw that everyone was in a fierce mood, but he remained fearless.
He looked around and said calmly, "Why would you risk your future for the lives of a few civilians? Abandoning the city is just a temporary solution. Once the situation stabilizes, we can retake it."
Xia He finally couldn't help it, he stood up, staring at the marching Sima with a dagger-like gaze:
"Your Excellency says it lightly, but have you ever thought about what kind of disaster the people of Hexi will face if the Great Wall is lost and the barbarians march straight in? Your so-called 'big picture' is nothing but an excuse for you to fight for power and profit!"
The marching Sima was intimidated by Xia He's momentum and his face changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
He said coldly: "In that case, you guys take care of yourselves!" and was about to leave.
Xia He suddenly stepped forward and chopped off his head with one knife!
When he was dying, the man's terrified eyes were still frozen on his face.
Xia He grabbed his head and said to everyone,
"Anyone who dares to disrupt the morale of the two armies will die!"
“Even if it’s not for the people, the blood of our brothers cannot be shed in vain. Whoever dares to steal their credit will die!
"Well done! This man deserves to die!"
"Fuck it, do you really think we are soft persimmons? We will not retreat, even if we die!"
"I'm counting on this military reward to build a house and marry a concubine. Who dares to snatch it?"
Everyone responded in unison, their eyes filled with indignation.
Xia He nodded, threw the head aside, turned around and strode out of the military tent. He climbed up the city wall again and looked out of the city with a sharp gaze.
At this time, Tuoba Lie was riding on a tall black horse, holding a heavy battle axe, and shouting loudly under the city.
"Xia He! You coward, don't you dare come out and fight me!"
Tuoba Lie's voice was like thunder, causing pain in the eardrums of the soldiers on the city wall.
His face was full of ferocity and his eyes were flashing with madness.
Although the barbarians' offensive was fierce these days, they were still unable to break through the Great Wall, and instead suffered more than 5,000 casualties.
The food and grass had been exhausted, and even the surrounding grass roots had been eaten up. The barbarian soldiers were hungry and their morale was low.
Tuoba Lie knew that if he couldn't take the city, his army would collapse.
"Cowardly Qin bug! If you are a man, come out and fight me! If you win, I, Tuoba Lie, will withdraw my troops immediately! If you lose, open the city gate and let my barbarian army enter the city!"
There was a hint of urgency in Tuoba Lie's voice, and it was obvious that he had reached the point of desperation.
On the city wall, Shan Ling heard Tuoba Lie's shouting and frowned. She walked quickly to Xia He and whispered:
"Junior brother, this barbarian is just trying to provoke me. If you are not sure, you don't have to respond."
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