The top of the city was in chaos, with soldiers lying everywhere, and screams and grunts filled the entire city.
Under the city, the civilians transporting wood crossbows were in chaos, and the guards who maintained order were everywhere shouting and scolding and whipping.
Inside the city gate building, there was a chaotic scene.
Xiao Cong looked pale and sat in the main seat.
Xie Wan had already taken off her bag and was leaning on the back of the chair to support her forehead.
Cao Hua's hair was messy and messy, and his hands and arms were covered with bloody gauze.
Wang Si sat next to Cao Hua, half of his shoulders exposed, and the thick gauze was covered with black and purple.
Zhao Wu had already taken off his headband and had a thick gauze wrapped around his head. The gauze was also dyed black and purple.
"The war cannot continue like this. Our brothers will all die in vain."
Hua Xun shouted, his tone full of boredom.
Zhao Wu, who was standing next to him, said in a bad tone: "I have an army with three guard battalions that have been crippled, and only half of the other two guard battalions are left. If we continue to fight, I'm afraid I will really die."
Xiao Cong spoke: "The barbarians are difficult to fight, otherwise the Qin State would not destroy the country, and the Tang State would not directly shrink its army to avoid fighting with the barbarians."
Cao Hua took the bag and said playfully: "General Xiao and General Xie are here. The two armies have accomplished some achievements, but I dare to ask the two generals, how should we fight next?"
Everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Cong and Xie Wan.
Xiao Cong coughed and said angrily: "Why, come and take my army. To tell you the truth, I don't want to come and fight this battle."
Xie Wan next to him coughed and interrupted Xiao Cong: "Everyone, you are all the pillars of our Han Dynasty. When it comes to fighting, we are all veterans who have experienced hundreds of battles. Please tell us what we should do next.
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Xiao Cong directly named him: "Cao Hua, tell me, you are the general that the prince values the most, and you are also a rising star in our guard. You have received the most teachings from the prince, please tell me."
Cao Hua sighed, "I have nothing to say. I can't win this battle, and I can't defeat the barbarians. Just follow the orders of the two generals."
Zhao Wu also muttered next to him: "The general is here, why do you want us to come up with any ideas? Just say a word from the general and we will fight."
Hua Xun also muttered: "I sent two generals in charge at once, and the imperial court has done some nonsense."
Qian Buzhou glanced at the generals in the field, with a sinister expression on his face: "Anyone who dares not speak up should shut up."
"Damn, I'm usually pretty awesome when it comes to bragging, but now when it comes to business, I'm all a coward."
At the door, a messenger announced:
"General, generals, the barbarians are gathering under the city again. The trebuchets and ballista carts are all coming up."
Xiao Cong stood up first and walked out first.
Everyone arrived outside the city gate tower and looked down the city.
Countless barbarians were seen standing on the flat ground outside the city. Countless catapults were being pushed up one after another, and ballista carts were also being pushed up one after another.
Hua Xun patted the city bricks and cursed: "Damn, if our flying birds can move and throw a few fireballs, they can destroy the trebuchets under the city and stop the barbarians from being so arrogant."
Xiao Cong's face turned even paler. These barbarians could even use trebuchets and crossbows. They were much better than those Thule people. In comparison, it seemed that the Thule people were barbarians.
"This barbarian tribe is not easy to deal with. It is not like the barbarians. In terms of weapons alone, it is even more generous than our Han army."
In the city, a bird slowly rose into the sky and began to move towards the city.
Cao Hua stood up: "No, we can't let the princess go. Even if the barbarian trebuchet is destroyed, this battle will not help at all."
Zhao Wu raised his arm and waved it a few times. Two messengers stood behind him and waved the flags on their hands.
The flying bird had no choice but to fall back again.
Da Zongzheng emerged from nowhere, with an ugly expression on his face.
"Commander Xiao and Commander Xie, you two have a plan to defeat the enemy. The barbarians are about to attack the city. The opponent has trebuchets and ballistae. Our Ning'an City will definitely not be able to withstand it this time."
Xie Wan glanced at Da Zongzheng and sighed: "Dazong Zheng, it's dangerous at the top of the city. You'd better go down. If something goes wrong, I won't be able to explain it to Your Majesty and the Queen Mother."
Xiao Cong also said: "Dazong Zheng, go ahead. I'm waiting at the top of the city."
Li Weiyuan's face was filled with joy: "Are you two confident that you can defeat the barbarians and defend this city?"
Xiao Cong and Xie Wan shook their heads at the same time. They were joking. The barbarians were invincible in the plains. Even the prince did not dare to say that his army could be defeated. Why should he fight with the barbarians?
"Boom"
The barbarian trebuchet threw the first stone, which landed in the wrong direction. It hit the bottom of the city and landed in the moat, throwing out a ball of blood-red river water, mixed with blood and something indiscernible.
"Take the bulk and leave"
Xiao Cong gave an order, and Lu Zhan, who was behind, came up with a few guards, and led Dazong down the city wall.
Xie Wan's face looked a little ugly: "Xiao Shuai, what should we do next? The barbarians are attacking the city in large numbers. This time they must have the idea of capturing Ning'an in one fell swoop."
Xiao Cong looked ugly: "It's not easy to fight."
"What are you doing in a daze? Prepare for battle, prepare the spear formation, and the sword and shield soldiers step forward to defend against the enemy."
Accompanied by Xiao Cong's roar, all the troops stepped forward and began to engage in battle.
Wang Si clasped his pocket on his head and said, "Commander Xiao, the general is seriously injured. He cannot lift his arms and cannot move forward. I will assist Luo Du in joining the army to evacuate the people."
Zhao Wu also spoke: "I can't see, and I am willing to assist Luo Canjun in evacuating the people. I hope Commander Xiao will agree."
Xiao Cong waved his hand: "Let's all go."
Cao Hua also stood up, saluted Xiao Cong with fists in his hands, turned around and strode away.
Xie Wan's face looked a little ugly, "Xiao Shuai, now is the time to employ people, why did you let them all go?"
Xiao Cong snorted coldly: "No one expects me to be able to hold this city. I'm going to show everyone today that I can hold this city."
After a while, the sound of killing was heard.
As soon as Cao Hua retreated, the card effects that shrouded all the troops disappeared. The Han army, which was at the end of its mighty battle, suddenly lost its energy and spirit and retreated steadily.
When Xiao Cong and Xie Wan came, the new army led by them rushed to the top of the city, and the situation was temporarily restored.
However, without the blessing of battle array cards, the ability to coordinate combat is greatly reduced, the cooperation between them becomes much weaker, and the stalemate with the barbarians becomes even more difficult.
Da Zong was being taken off the city wall by Lu Zhan, and he was cursing angrily.
"Lu Zhan, you are a greedy guy who is afraid of death. I look down on you."
Cao Hua came down from the top of the city and said with a cold face: "Li Weiyuan, watch your words. Lu Zhan is the prince's personal guard. He was afraid that you would die on the top of the city, so he sent me to protect you. Don't be ignorant."
Li Weiyuan didn't dare to play tricks with Cao Hua, so he just asked.
"General Cao, do you think what will happen in today's battle?"
Cao Hua shook his head: "I'm afraid it won't work anymore, and Ning'an won't be able to survive this time."
Li Weiyuan slapped his thigh: "No, when Xiao Shuai and Xie Shuai arrive, they will definitely be able to save them. Hey, they should be able to save them."
"Walk"
"Boom"
Hua Xun's roar sounded from the top of the city, followed immediately by the violent sound of a trebuchet hitting the top of the city.
"The barbarians are attacking the city"
Cao Hua spoke.
Li Weiyuan's face darkened when he heard the barbarians' roaring cries. The barbarians had broken through the city!
