"Hahaha, the Huns have retreated! The Huns have retreated!"
On the top of the city wall at Beipingguan, Han Zhong was like a child, shouting excitedly.
Wood, who was standing next to him, was also extremely excited and slashed the knife on the city wall, making a crisp sound.
"If it weren't for His Highness the Crown Prince, I would have almost made a big mistake!"
As he spoke, he was reminiscing in his mind.
Just eight days ago, he arrived at Pingzhuang with 20,000 soldiers and horses, but he found no trace of Han Zhong and others.
After inquiring, I found out that Bai Qi had been here, recruiting troops and horses, and heading towards Pingbeiguan.
So, Wood led the army northward, all the way to Beiping Pass.
On the way, I was still thinking about how to capture General Han Zhong when he arrived. After all, he was a veteran and he had to be given some dignity.
However, when it actually arrived, I was dumbfounded.
To be precise, everyone he brought with him was dumbfounded.
At this time, Han Zhong was actually leading less than ten thousand people to resist the Xiongnu army at the city gate.
The Huns' army is coming? As the first guard in the north, Wood didn't know the news at all.
Wood was completely stunned.
He had heard from his subordinate Cheng Rong before that the prince had asked Bai Qi to dispatch them with a large army to garrison here, saying that the Huns would invade.
Let alone Cheng Rong and other generals who didn't believe it, even he thought it was impossible.
The Huns had just invaded Daqing not long ago, so why would they do it again, unless they were outright wanting to offend Daqing.
In Wood's opinion, the Huns would not have the courage.
But today's reality slapped him in the face mercilessly. It just felt like being whipped by the prince.
Not only did the Huns come, but a soldier said that there were actually as many as 70,000 to 80,000 people.
Wood couldn't imagine why Han Zhong was able to resist here for two days with such a small number of people.
That is, Han Zhong, if it were any other general, with such a small number of people and facing so many enemy troops, he might not be able to hold on for a day.
Although the mission is to take Han Zhong back, at the moment, an individual would not do this.
Without any hesitation, Wood immediately led his troops and began to assist Han Zhong in guarding the border.
And Han Zhong's first words when he saw him shocked Wood.
"Haha, His Highness is indeed right, General Wood, you are finally here!"
"His Highness knew I would come??"
It turns out that everything was the fault of Prince Liu Qibu.
The news about Han Zhong's departure and the clue that his destination was Beiping Pass were all given by Liu Qi.
The reason is to lead Wood and his army to this place step by step to help Han Zhong guard the pass.
Even if Han Zhong has great abilities, the people he brings can only last two days or three days at most.
But it's different with Wood. Not to mention being able to hold on, there is definitely no problem in persisting for longer.
If this was the first time Liu Qi had frightened him, then what happened next would have to shock him.
In five days, the Xiongnu fought fiercely, and more troops and horses were added one after another. Up to now, there were at least 100,000 more troops.
where are they? It’s just 30,000 people.
Defending the small Peking Pass is really dwarfed by comparison.
It wasn't just the difference in numbers, but more importantly, the lack of weapons and equipment. By the fourth day, basic bows and arrows were no longer enough.
But no one expected that at this most critical moment.
A huge caravan from South Korea arrived and brought countless defensive equipment.
What surprised Wood and other generals the most was that among them were new weapons invented by the prince.
It's a weapon called "Zhuge Liannu".
Compared with ordinary bows and arrows, this thing is very small and not very complicated in operation, but Wood is very doubtful whether this little thing can be used for city defense.
But when it was actually used in actual combat, Wood and the other soldiers were all dumbfounded.
When the Xiongnu soldiers climbed to the city wall, they followed Han Zhong’s order.
"put!"
Swish swish swish!
Who would have thought that this little thing is actually very powerful and can fire ten arrows at a time.
For people in the cold weapon age, this large-scale firepower output is unprecedented.
Not only did it shock Wood and others, it also horrified the Huns!
In less than half an hour, the soldiers who climbed up the city wall fell to the ground one after another like dumplings.
This thing is easy to load arrows, and the firing speed is very fast. There is no need to draw the bow and shoot the arrow. You only need to pull the trigger.
Therefore, the Huns had no time to react.
Although the dead soldiers in the front row were holding shields, they could not withstand the large number of crossbows. As soon as they resisted one wave, another wave came, as if it was raining.
In this way, after two strong attacks, the Huns were finally frightened by Daqing's new weapon.
But no matter how powerful the weapon is, someone still needs to use it.
The Xiongnu held a large number of people, and in the past few days, they still consumed a lot of Daqing's troops.
What's more, defending a city requires not only bows and crossbows, but also the ability to block the collision of siege equipment.
The gate of Beipingguan is already full of cracks.
The leader of the Huns believes that as long as this continues, they will definitely be able to break through the barrier in less than three days.
However, at this most critical juncture, he never expected that he would receive news from Shan Yu Ulan asking them to withdraw.
Even though King You Wenjian has given a death order, Beiping Pass in Daqing must be captured.
However, the general would not dare to disobey the Great Chanyu.
In desperation, after losing nearly 30,000 men, they had no choice but to retreat with their troops.
Back to this moment.
Looking at the leaving Huns army, Wood now realized that he had mistakenly looked at the prince.
He not only has the courage to surpass ordinary people, but also has the foresight that others do not have.
If it weren't for him, I can't imagine where the Huns would be now.
With these 100,000 soldiers and horses, not only was Pingzhuang captured, but they were probably even able to reach the vicinity of Pingcheng.
"General Wood, do you know now? His Highness actually saved you!"
Wood said nothing, feeling ashamed and even more self-blame.
If the prince hadn't induced them to come over.
As long as Beiping Pass is breached again, even if there are thousands of reasons, I will become the number one culprit for the loss of the border pass! ! !
"Wood, I am so ashamed of Your Highness!"
This is what Wood said from the heart.
Only now did he understand that his so-called pride and his so-called northern garrison were nothing but a joke compared with the prince's behavior.
...
At this time, Liu Qi was sitting leisurely in the tent, tasting the hot tea that Zhao Wenhui had just cooked for him.
Suddenly, a soldier hurried in, looking very excited.
"Don't be anxious, speak slowly."
"Qi...Your Majesty, the Huns army has begun to retreat!"
