The defending army had made all the preparations. Bows and arrows were placed on the parapet, and battering rams and logs were placed on the wall.
Just wait for the enemy to attack.
Many people holding weapons had sweat in their palms and stared at the front.
"This is the end. How can we defend against so many enemy troops?"
"We have to resist even if we can't. Once the city is breached, everyone in it will die.
It would be better to fight them and wait for reinforcements to arrive."
"You're right. The barbarians are extremely cruel. Whether for yourself or your family, you must stop them at the risk of your life."
The soldiers encouraged each other's morale, and the tension gradually dissipated.
The enemy army rushed to a distance of several hundred meters from the city gate and stopped.
The enemy cavalry were lined up in neat rows, exuding a murderous aura.
Before launching an attack, I felt the overwhelming pressure coming.
The general defending the city swallowed his saliva.
He muttered to himself, "I'm afraid I can't hold this now! What a damn bad luck! The enemy troops are all heading towards me."
After waiting nervously for a long time, I found that the army quickly dispersed, and more than 70% of the troops left quickly.
He bypassed the city and rushed towards Dayuan.
The defenders in the city were surprised and happy.
"Most of the enemy troops have escaped. This is terrible!"
"You idiot, don't you see that you're planning to use a large force to surround us?
The remaining troops invaded the territory and looted it."
"Be content! You're lucky to be able to save your life. Why would you care about other people's life or death?
It would be enough to hold back these enemies in front of us."
"That's absolutely true! Even though the enemy has lost most of their forces, we can't let our guard down even a little bit.
Maybe this is an enemy strategy.
Besides, with this little bit of troops given to us, it's already pretty good if we can hold back the enemy in front of us.
As for the lives of others, we will leave it to fate."
The general defending the city sighed and said.
Although he seemed helpless, there was also a hint of relief in his tone.
At least they are confident that they can deal with the enemy in front of them.
I believe that when they see the signal smoke being lit and discover the invading enemy forces, the higher-ups will immediately send troops to support them.
On Ye's side, he had also made preparations for battle.
Using the tents as cover, they quickly built a shelter with carriages and bricks.
Many more holes were dug on the ground.
It can prevent the enemy cavalry from forcibly charging.
Not long after they were ready, a scout came to report the news: "Your Highness, we have spotted a large number of enemy cavalry, approximately 150,000 strong.
It is rushing towards us at a very fast speed.
We expect to arrive in a little over a quarter of an hour at most."
"Got it, I'll report back if you investigate further!"
"yes!"
With a serious expression, Ye said to Lin Yue, "Notify the lower ranks immediately to prepare for battle!
You take people to protect the princess, there is no need to worry about my safety!"
Lin Yue nodded solemnly: "I understand, no one can hurt the princess as long as I am here.
Your Highness, please take care of yourself!"
Ye smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as I don't want to die, the person who can kill me hasn't been born yet."
Bring Xiao Cui to the center of the team.
As long as you are not defeated by the enemy, you can be absolutely safe here.
Scouts kept sending news, and everyone knew that the enemy was attacking.
But after training, my psychological endurance has been greatly enhanced.
Moreover, with the crossbow, there is no need for close combat, and the psychological pressure is much less.
Just follow the command, retreat after firing, and continue to reload the bow and arrow.
Many people were not afraid, but were excited about the upcoming battle.
First, Ye promised them that they would be rewarded for killing an enemy, and if they could form a regular army and perform bravely in combat, they would be promoted first.
Secondly, they hated the barbarians and often entered the Dayuan Dynasty to burn, kill and loot.
Everyone was eager to take revenge personally.
Even those lying behind the defensive fortifications could feel the ground shaking slightly and hear the sound of dense horse hooves.
"The enemy is here, don't be nervous, just follow your usual training and obey orders.
As long as everyone works together, we can definitely defeat the enemy.
His Highness said that if you kill the enemy, you will get a reward. The opportunity to get promoted and make money is right in front of you, so don't miss it."
The commander in charge of leading the army is also doing his best to boost morale.
The squad leaders and the centurions all looked solemn, thinking of taking the opportunity to establish their careers.
"Listen carefully, no one can be cowardly at a time like this.
If anyone dares to tremble with fear, don't blame me for kicking him.
Anyone who dares to escape from the battlefield will be killed without mercy.
Your Highness is with us, what is there to be afraid of?"
The barbarian coalition will soon meet Shi Wushuang.
Even the barbarian king showed great respect to the master's disciple who was famous throughout the world.
Although they had become enemies before, Shi Wushuang helped Qin Qingxue defeat them.
Not only did they not hold a grudge, but they admired Shi Wushuang even more.
Now that everyone is on their side, their chances of winning are even greater.
The Barbarian King greeted Shi Wushuang warmly, "You truly are worthy of being called Master Shi Wushuang, a man as unpolished as a jade!
I have long heard of your reputation, and upon seeing you today, I am struck by how extraordinary you are."
Shi Wushuang said with a smile: "Your Majesty is too polite!
Let’s just let go of what happened before, and I hope we can fully cooperate this time.”
"This is the truth! This prince greatly admires Master Wushuang and will never bear a grudge against him.
This time, Master Wushuang was able to provide information, and I am extremely happy.
Tell us what happened ahead."
The barbarian kings did not want to delay, so they took the risk and invaded by force.
We only had enough food for a few days, so we couldn't fight a protracted war. We had to fight quickly and decisively.
Shi Wushuang nodded and said, "We found the location of the ambush, and everyone was killed, burned, and then buried.
However, there were still many tracks left by the carriages transporting the weapons, which confirmed that all the soldiers were at the construction site ahead.
There are only more than 5,000 troops stationed here, and another 700,000 laborers.
If the attack is successful, not only can all the soldiers be taken back, but also hundreds of thousands of slaves can be obtained.
With these people, we can not only build your city walls, but also cultivate the fields on the grasslands, so that you will never lack food again."
The barbarian king was even more delighted after hearing this.
"Then what are you waiting for? Just kill him!"
"The biggest enemy is the 5,000 troops stationed here. They must be eliminated first."
The Barbarian King Ao said, "This amount of troops is nothing. We only need one charge to wipe them out."
"I am only responsible for providing information. It is up to you to decide whether to fight."
Shi Wushuang said.
"No problem! Just stand back and watch!" The Barbarian King cracked his whip and said, "Everyone, listen up! Attack immediately."
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