Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 320
The Huns are nomads, but that doesn't mean they don't want to eat.

The source of food for the Huns was cattle and sheep.The expedition of the army will bring a large herd of cattle and sheep, and treat them as food that can walk.The speed of cattle and sheep is relatively slow, so when the army moves, most of the cattle and sheep will stay behind except for the dried meat they carry with them.

The Xiongnu came from the east, and Liang Xiao went east, no matter whether he wanted to bypass the Pulei Sea or not, the first thing he would encounter would be the people behind the lagging army.The Huns were used to running rampant on the grasslands, and with a large army in front, they didn't worry at all that someone would rob them.Even if some small tribes took the risk, they were not strong enough to deal with the accompanying Hun knights, and at most they could steal a few sheep.

But Liang Xiao was different.Although there were not many people around Liang Xiao, they were truly elite.He once led more than a hundred cavalry through Wudan's [-]-strong camp. Isn't it more than enough to deal with those ordinary Hun cavalry?
The more Wu Dan thought about it, the more afraid he became.Arikan was also worried.She didn't care about arguing with Wu Dan, she immediately turned back to the city, sent someone to notify Lie Jiaomi, and at the same time told him Wu Dan's suggestion.

After Arukan left, Wu Dan sat on the side of the couch, the more he thought about it, the more afraid he became.If Arikan hadn't forced him, he wouldn't have considered Liang Xiao's whereabouts at all.Once he noticed this problem, he immediately realized the danger.

If I were Liang Xiao, what would I do?Wu Dan thought.And how would Liang Xiao respond to the Huns' army pressing down on the country?Like last year, will he try his best to delay the war until winter, and let the severe cold weather force the Huns to retreat voluntarily?
Thinking of the heavy snow last winter, Wu Dan couldn't help shivering.

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At the end of August, King Rizhu led his troops to Suye City, and [-] troops surrounded Suye City.

Because they got the news relatively early, whether it was Creon in the city or Ashina outside the city, they were fully prepared.According to Liang Xiao's reminder, Creon asked the Han merchants to help them press dozens of wells to solve the draft problem.In order to persist for a long time, he purchased a large number of cattle and sheep in advance, slaughtered them, and stored them in air.In order to solve the problem of military strength, he not only hired all the mercenaries, but also sent people to neighboring cities to recruit many mercenaries.

Of course, he also took advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune.

In these preparations, Han merchants played a decisive role.They not only helped Creon dig wells, sponsored Creon to buy cattle and sheep, hired mercenaries, but also advised Creon to strengthen the city wall.Although they are not professional soldiers, most of them are from the frontier, and some of them have participated in city defense work, and they still have some experience in city defense.

They did this not just for Creon.Under Liang Xiao's matchmaking, they monopolized many businesses in Suye City, and their wealth and lives were in Suye City. Protecting Suye City was also protecting their own property, so naturally they made extra efforts.

The defense in the city has been strengthened, and the Yuezhi people outside the city are also ready to fight.Because there was enough time, Ashina built two wooden fences outside the city, the north side was connected with the city wall, and the south side stretched into Suye Water.The Yuezhi people were recharging their energy in Mucheng, waiting for the opportunity to attack.

Although today's Suye City can't be said to be impenetrable, it is also a strong city, enough to make the king of Japan think twice before acting.

After King Rizhu inspected the defenses of Suye City, he did not attack the city hastily.While ordering his subordinates to arrest Dawan people and collect food and grass, he sent people to build siege equipment.For this expedition, he also made a lot of preparations. In addition to the ladders for siege, he also captured some Chinese craftsmen who could build siege vehicles.For the Huns, the siege engine was a rare siege weapon.

Even so, siege is still not an easy task.The Huns practiced riding and archery since they were young. When they got on the horses, they were all good men. But when they got off the horses, their bowed legs were a bit inconvenient.In the process of competing with the Dawan soldiers for the top of the city, they were obviously at a disadvantage, and it took a lot of effort to climb up the top of the city. Before they could gain a firm foothold, they were driven down by the Dawan soldiers at the top of the city.After two consecutive days of attack, there were more than a thousand casualties, but there was no hope of breaking the city.King Rizhu was anxious and angry, so he had to send someone to report to King Youxian, asking him to quickly bring the main force to come for reinforcements.

Siege is a war of attrition. Before the main force arrives, Sun Zhu Wang is unwilling to pay unnecessary casualties, so as not to be taken advantage of by others.

When King Youxian received the news of King Rizhu, he also received a report that the rear supply troops were attacked.At the beginning, King Youxian didn't take it too seriously, he only thought that those small tribes were looking for reasons and didn't want to march.When news came one after another, and isolated incidents were gradually linked together, he realized that this was not a coincidence, but a series of conscious tactical actions.

Even so, King Youxian didn't take it too seriously.He just ordered King Tu and King Jiqie of the rear army to lead the army to pursue and ensure the safety of the luggage.At the same time, King Youxian left behind King Youguli and several young kings, and ordered them to attack the fortress in the mountain path from the west, and to attack Liejiaomi from east to west, in order to open the mountain path as soon as possible and communicate with the east.

Afterwards, King Youxian led [-] main forces to Suye City.

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In the mountain pass, in Dongbao, the shouts of killing shook the sky.

Jian Mi held on to the stone wall, staring coldly at the Wusun people who were attacking the city.

More than 100 archers stood by the city wall, with their bows and arrows, shooting continuously.They all wore Greek-style bronze helmets, which pierced the half armor to protect their heads and upper bodies from the attacks of Wusun archers in the city.In order to kill the enemy as much as possible, they even leaned their bodies out of the city wall and shot violently.

More than 100 warriors holding shields and rifles stood behind the archers, ready to step forward to fight at any time.Once Wusun people rushed to the city wall, they would rush forward, kill the Wusun people who were not stable, and throw them into the city.

Behind them stood more than a dozen guards holding long knives.These guards don't kill the enemy, they only kill those who are timid to fight. Anyone who is stealthy, cunning, or weak in combat is the target of their beheading.They were all armored, without shields, and stood on the city wall like ten death pillars, carrying out Jian Mi's orders, without giving anyone a chance to be lazy.

Under the resistance of these three lines of defense, although the Wusun people suffered a lot of casualties, they were still unable to overcome this small stone fortress.

Seeing that it was getting late, Lie Jiaomi had no choice but to give the order to retreat.

Sitting in the big tent, waiting for the latest casualty report, Lie Jiaomi was very distressed.The failure of the siege is only one aspect that troubles him, and the situation in Chigu City is what worries him the most.Wu Dan, who thought he had died a long time ago, suddenly appeared in Chigu City, persuaded Ariukan, and lured him into the valley. This unexpected surprise caught him by surprise.

Trapping Aliusu is naturally a good thing, but it is also an unbearable way to be looted by Aliusu on both sides of the Chigu River.Chigu City was his royal city, and it had never happened before he was killed by Aliusu in all these years of fighting with Aliusu.Because he had planned to keep the enemy out of the valley from the very beginning, he did not move the population on both sides of the Chigu River to a safe place. In this way, they would be slaughtered by Aliusu.

This is not a small fortune.When he thought of Aliusu's horseshoe trampling the grass on both sides of the Chigu River at will, Lie Jiaomi felt distressed, and cursed Arukan for being ignorant, and Wu Dan deserved to die.

Just when Liejiaomi was furious, Arikan's envoy came back and conveyed Arikan's suggestion: withdraw troops back to Chigu City, concentrate their forces, and encircle Aliusu.

After listening to Arikan's analysis, the furious Lie Jiaomi suddenly realized that this is indeed a rare opportunity.

Just as Wu Dan said, it would not be in his interest to take down Suye City.This pasture originally belonged to Wusun, but because Old Wang was defeated by the Yuezhi people and Wusun declined, it fell into Dawan's hands.Now that the Huns have come, will they still leave?Lie Jiaomi grew up in the royal court of Shanyu, and had seen the greed of the Huns, once he let them see the wealth of Dawan, they would not let it go easily.

On the contrary, Chigu City is his foundation.If Aliusu is killed, the south of the Tianshan Mountains will be dominated by the Wusun people.Although there are no good pastures north of the Tianshan Mountains, there are a large number of oases that are not found in the north of the Tianshan Mountains.

Lie Jiaomi was very moved, but he didn't dare to make a sudden decision.He is well aware of the cruelty of the Huns. If he leaves without saying goodbye, the Huns will attack Chigu City and completely destroy him in a short time.

Lie Jiaomi thought hard, and called an envoy to go back and inform Arukan, and he sent an envoy to report to King Youxian, saying that Chigu City was attacked by Aliusu and was in danger, and asked King Youxian to send an army to rescue.

Before getting a reply from King Youxian, Lie Jiaomi stopped the attack, and quietly sent 5000 people back to aid Chigu City, preparing to encircle and wipe out Aliusu.

The battle in Dongbao ended without a problem, and Jian Mi immediately seized this opportunity to strengthen the city wall and prepare for another battle.

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"Kill—" Liang Xiao shouted sharply, galloped his horse and shot several arrows.

The three Huns fell off their horses with arrows, and the Huns who followed them stepped on without even having time to adjust their horses.The Huns who had fallen from their horses were trampled by the hooves of the horses and screamed.As the horseshoes came one after another, the screams quickly disappeared.

Liang Xiao rushed in front of the Huns, and while Alpha and Beta shouted coquettishly, two spears stabbed out, knocking off the two Huns rushing towards them from their horses.Before they could pull out their spears, two more horsemen rushed forward, drew their bows and set up arrows, and the two arrows "swished" and shot over.

"Sister, be careful!" Sigma reminded loudly, and shot two arrows, knocking one of the Huns to the ground.

"Pfft!" Alpha was hit by an arrow in the shoulder, and his face turned pale from the pain.With a loud shout, she let go of her spear, drew out her saber, and went forward.With a flash of sword light, the Huns were decapitated.

"Alpha, how are you?" Liang Xiao asked loudly while shooting arrows.

"I'm fine." Alpha stretched out his hand to hold the shaft of the arrow, pushed it hard, broke the shaft, and threw it on the ground.

A mercenary pulled Alpha's spear from the Hun's corpse and gave chase. "Alpha, catch it."

Alpha reached out to catch it, speared left and saber right, and went forward to kill.

"Order, front left, assault!" Liang Xiao shouted the order while shooting arrows while observing the battlefield.

The messenger blew the horn, and Xie Guanglong, who rushed to the front, raised his spear and shook it, turned his horse, and charged forward to the left.

"Kill!" Liang Xiao gritted his teeth with a hideous face.
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(End of this chapter)