majestic tiger

Chapter 993 Ice Wall
In the deep winter night, everything in the world fell into a deep sleep, only the north wind howled.

The border guards on the walls of Suutan City stood guard and patrolled in the bitter wind. Everyone was meticulous and serious.

Although their faces were sore from the wind and their hands and feet were numb from the cold, their hearts were hot and their fighting spirit was even more high-spirited.

This time, they made a great victory and captured the city of Suutan in one fell swoop. The soldiers in the border city were all very happy.

This action is equivalent to opening the door of Xirong. In the next battle with Xirong, Suitan City can be used as a forward position, recommended to the depths, and directly attacked the Xirong King City.

"Everyone has worked hard!" On the west wall, the soldiers of the two teams who were changing guards heard the general's voice again.

Behind the general is the deputy commander. No matter how busy or tired they are during the day, the two of them will come to the city wall at night to visit the guards.There are two more people today, one is the eldest lady and the other is Xiao Gongzi.

The soldiers greeted the general and the deputy commander one after another, and the voices of the men instantly filled the deserted city wall with fireworks.Then they turned to Yunxia and Weihang, and greeted the eldest lady and Mr. Xiao, and then Yunxia and Weihang talked back, talking about how lively the room was.

Father Yunxia and his party went down the city walls after walking around for a while, and went to the temporary barracks to see that the barracks were in order, so they felt relieved.

At this time, the time has passed, and the few people just went back to the place to rest.

It was almost Yin time, and a soldier leaned his weapon against the city wall. He stood on the battlements, stomped his cold feet, and stretched out his hands to gather the collar of his cotton gown. It was really too cold that day.

Suddenly, a sharp arrow flew towards him across the night sky with a sharp wind, pierced into his right arm with a puff, and blood gushed out.

"Ouch." The soldier instinctively exhaled in pain, covering the wound with his hands.

When his hand touched the cold iron arrow that was still trembling, he immediately realized what happened, and immediately pushed forward to send a message to his companion: "Be careful, there are enemies!"

His warning sound quickly alerted his companions, and everyone responded immediately. Some ran to the wounded soldiers; ;Someone took a bow and shot an arrow and began to fight back...

Everything happened suddenly, but everyone did not panic, and the soldiers were sent down the city wall to receive proper treatment.

In the city, lying in his clothes, Father Yunxia, ​​who had just fallen asleep, was awakened by his own soldiers. He learned that there was an enemy attack at night, so he immediately put on his armor as quickly as possible, and rushed to the city wall where he found the enemy.

Standing on the city wall and looking from above, he found that under the city wall were densely packed soldiers from the West, and they held up torches, like a fire array, illuminating the city wall.

Little futures reported one after another that there were soldiers from the West under the other three walls, and the entire city of Suutan had been surrounded.

After listening to the report, Father Yunxia was a little anxious, realizing that the situation was very serious.

He really didn't expect the Xirong people to counterattack so quickly, he was careless!
Only 3000 soldiers and horses came from the border town army, and the number of Xirong soldiers outside was more than [-] by visual inspection, and the number of our own side was extremely weak; while in Suotan City, a part of the troops had to be allocated to guard the Xirong people. In this way, the odds of winning Even less likely.

This time I made a mistake in my judgment. I thought the imperial decree would not come so soon. It seems that the person in the court really couldn't wait to send the amulet to King Xirong.

He was thinking quickly in his mind, hoping to come up with a solution so that the soldiers in the border town would not be harmed because of his own mistakes.

The soldiers of the Western Army under the city wall were already clamoring for battle, and the arrows rained first, and some arrows were still flying towards the city wall with flaming screams.

The soldiers of the border town fought back without fear.

After all, it was on the battlefield, so he calmed down and deployed counterattacks for the time being to stabilize the morale of the army.

So he ordered loudly to let everyone fight back according to the steps of the usual drills. The soldiers who were already heroic, now received the general's order and encouragement, worked even harder.

The sound of fighting, the sound of arrows hitting the city wall, the shield, and the armor of the soldiers resounded through the night sky, tearing the night completely apart.

In the city, Wang Ze, who arrived a little late with the soldiers, asked the soldiers who were about to replace the defenders on the city wall to wait in line, while he rushed up the city wall to find Father Yunxia.

When he saw Father Yunxia, ​​Father Yunxia was grabbing the bow and arrow dropped by a soldier who was injured by an arrow next to him, pulled the bow string, and shot down through the clouds with an arrow, hitting a commanding officer riding on a horse. The noisy guy fell to the ground and died, and the scene was in chaos in an instant.

"Brother Li, the four walls have been handed over, and the soldiers are still able to withstand it." Wang Ze first briefly reported the general situation of the battle to Father Yunxia.

Father Yunxia handed the bow and arrow in his hand to the archer next to him, and walked with Wang Ze to the side of the city wall next to the city.

"Brother Ze, it's all my fault. I made a big mistake. At least we should have dug a trench outside the city and built a horse-proof post. The current situation is very unfavorable to us." Father Yunxia first came to self-criticism.

Wang Ze could see that if the Xirong people went to war directly, they must have a backing, and it could only be the son of Concubine Hui who became the prince.

So he hurriedly comforted Yunxia's father: "Brother Li, how can you be blamed for this? The emperor should be blamed. Regardless of everyone's opposition, he really made Concubine Hui's son the crown prince, so that Xi Rong can have nothing to worry about."

Father Yunxia looked at the soldiers rushing on the city wall. Some soldiers were shot down by arrows and were carried off the city wall. Immediately there were more soldiers coming up.The enemy's arrow rain is dense, and if this continues, the soldiers on the city wall will be overwhelmed.

"Brother Ze, the only way out now is to pull Ding Yongyue out, first frighten the Xibing soldiers to retreat, and then think of a way."

Ding Yongyue is the cousin of the King of Xirong. Originally, Father Yunxia was planning to negotiate conditions with the King of Xirong, but in an emergency, he could only push this guy out to resist.

"Father, you can't." Yunxia, ​​who came to the city wall at some point, stopped her.

Father Yunxia looked up, and the three children Yunxia, ​​Weihang and Julian surrounded him.

"Children, pay attention to safety." Yunxia's father ordered, and then asked Yunxia: "Xia'er, why not?"

"Father, Ding Yongyue is a hidden weapon in our hands now, and we can't throw it out until the critical moment.

Besides, if you show Ding Yongyue to the Xirong soldiers now, there are two possibilities. One is that the king of Xirong doesn't care about Ding Yongyue's life and death, and continues to attack; unfavorable.

The most important thing is that your battle report was sent to the imperial court, but the imperial court has not responded. If the information that Ding Yongyue is still alive leaks out, the reason for sending troops in the border town will be untenable. Their wolf ambitions took the opportunity to send troops under the banner of revenge, and even forced the court to condemn you and the soldiers. "

Yunxia's analysis made Yunxia's father gradually calm down, as if his heart was fried.

Xia'er was right, as a father, no child could understand it.

Wang Ze even made no secret of his praise for Yunxia: "Girl Xia's thoughts are exquisite, meticulous, and comprehensive. Xia'er, then tell me what to do next?"

"Two words, let's fight!" Yunxia's answer was short and powerful.

Wei Hang and Ju Lian shouted almost at the same time: "Fight!"

"Xia'er, we are going to fight, but there is a huge difference in strength. We are not prepared, and with the night attack, I'm afraid..." Yunxia's father is still deep in self-blame, regretting his decision-making and carelessness.

After so many years of war career, this battle made him feel powerless for the first time, not fully sure.

"Father, I have a solution. I don't say that I will definitely win, but it's not a problem to persist until the reinforcements from the border town arrive."

Everyone looked at Yunxia who was speaking. Under the firelight, Yunxia looked at ease, two clusters of flames danced in her big bright eyes, and her eyebrows and eyes were curved into beautiful arcs.

Everyone was soothed by her words, and a thought popped up in their hearts, that is: Yunxia's method will surely defeat the enemy!
"Girl Xia, it turns out that you have plans a long time ago, tell me quickly." Wang Ze, who was the first to react, hurriedly urged Yunxia.

Yunxia's father also continued: "Xia'er, you arrange it directly, and father will send an order immediately to let everyone follow your arrangement."

"Okay, then I won't be polite. Father, please write a request for help to Mr. Liao who is back in the border town.

Uncle, please lead the soldiers to continue the battle.

Brother Weihang is very good at archery, please put on your armor and lead the crossbowmen to show off to the Western soldiers. "

"That's exactly what I mean." After Wei Hang finished speaking, he followed Wang Ze.

Putting on the armor, Weihang took the lead and raised his arms and shouted: "Punish the heavens, kill the thief!"

The soldiers of the frontier city on the city wall shouted, and the loud shouts merged into a torrent of voices, sweeping past, and every soldier was overwhelmed by the surging passion.

A majestic counterattack was launched.

After everyone went their own way, Yunxia continued to arrange: "A group of people went to the city to find wood and stones, the more the better, but they couldn't find them, and they knocked down the house to get wood and stones.

Also, the snow water I asked everyone to pick up yesterday was frozen into ice, and dozens of people were sent to take out all the ice and heat it slightly to turn it into water. "

Immediately someone was ordered to fetch water, and soon, water in various containers was transported to the city wall.

Under a wave of powerful attacks by the border town soldiers, the Xibing soldiers suffered heavy losses and had to retreat to rest.Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yunxia directed the soldiers to pour water on the four walls of the city. The water adhered to the walls and began to freeze slowly.

(End of this chapter)