Steel Dynasty - Chapter 184

[Chapter 184 The Song of Victory]

On the grassland, there were only about 40,000 barbarian cavalry left, slowly migrating northward.

Gurtai was walking among his people, and from time to time he could hear women crying.

This time Huyantuo tribe was responsible for attacking the city, and most of the tribesmen went there and never came back.

“If you call Hu Yantuo tribe again, they will be gone.”

Liu Xuan’s words that day made Gurtai determined. He did not continue to send tribesmen to fight against those soldiers wearing steel armor.

Because this is madness and there is no hope of victory.

After Beishan broke the city gate, the six thousand blood wolf guards never came back. He was silent for a long time and finally ordered a retreat.

Like Gurtai, Beishan could not see how many more people were needed to capture Cangzhou City, and at least half of his purpose of coming this time was achieved.

The Huyantuo tribe under Dadaiji suffered heavy losses, which was equivalent to breaking one of Dadaiji’s arms.

Although Gurtai finally figured this out, what does it matter? A Huyantuo tribe with only more than 5,000 cavalry is just a small tribe that is no longer inconspicuous.

And he thought that the most important thing this time was not the life and death of the Huyantuo tribe, nor the loss of the Blood Wolf Guard, but the new weapons of the Chongqing Kingdom.

He needed to tell his father Khan about this, and the country of Chongqing had mastered artillery technology.

He understood it when the cannon was fired for the first time. It was precisely because his Blood Wolf Guard had experienced the war with the Ottoman Empire that the Blood Wolf Guard was so calm after the sound of the cannon.

The shield that protected him also appeared on the Ottoman battlefield to protect him.

“How come Da Yu has artillery?” Beishan’s mind was filled with this question along the way.

The cavalry of the Golden Horde crisscrossed the grasslands. Only the Ottoman Empire, which had strong cities and powerful artillery, would be defeated. And now this fate appeared again in Cangzhou City.

“A bunch of idiots, why won’t anyone believe what I say?” Beishan cursed.

He led the barbarian cavalry in the Western Regions and experienced hundreds of battles. Ever since this artillery caused a large number of casualties to the cavalry, he had always wanted to obtain this weapon.

After returning to the capital, he suggested organizing craftsmen to research and produce artillery, but was ridiculed by Dadaiji.

Everyone was saying that he was scared out of his wits. The cavalry of the Golden Horde did not need to hide on the city wall and use artillery to deal with the enemy.

Because no one would be foolish enough to fight the Golden Horde on the steppes.

Recalling the past scenes, Beishan clenched his fists. This time he would put all the responsibility on the Huyantuo tribe and this artillery weapon.

“Brother, you can’t blame me. For the future of the Golden Horde, I will not let someone like you who only hides in the tent and plays with women ascend to the throne.” A voice sounded in Beishan’s heart.

Looking back in the direction of Cangzhou City, Bei Shan looked stern, and the name of the seventh prince of the Great Chongqing Kingdom was deeply engraved in his heart.

“Cangzhou City, I will come back again.”

Beishan’s voice echoed in the open grassland, and the Blood Wolf Guards collectively let out a high-pitched roar.

Gurtai looked at Bei Shan’s figure coldly, his heart was bleeding. He was going to Shengdu to pay homage to Wu Shu Gu. He would not sit still and wait for death.

He wanted to seek justice for the dead tribesmen…

In Cangzhou City, the scouts quickly brought news that the barbarians were retreating to Shanhaiguan.

“The barbarians have retreated! We are holding Cangzhou!” This time the shout was made by Xiao Ming.

After his voice fell, earth-shaking cheers suddenly erupted from the Cangzhou city wall.

“We won, we won!”

“We won! We won!”

“Mom, I’m still alive!”

…

The soldiers shouted, cried, and laughed. After ten days and ten nights of hard fighting, they finally arrived. The barbarians were gone and Cangzhou City was defended.

At this moment they cried with joy.

Xiao Ming had a smile on his face, and the defeat of the barbarians gave him some time to breathe.

Even if the barbarians reorganize their troops and come, it will take at least several months, and during this time, there will be more artillery on the Cangzhou city wall.

And ammunition will be delivered continuously.

Next time, the barbarian army will face more fierce artillery fire, and Cangzhou City will make the barbarians understand that Cangzhou City is a mountain they cannot cross.

Niu Ben laughed heartily. Ever since he joined the Qingzhou Army, Niu Ben had always had a sullen face. At this moment, he finally laughed happily.

From a criminal to now leading the Qingzhou Army to defeat the barbarians with Xiao Ming, he gradually adapted to his new identity and new life.

He smiled and looked at Xiao Ming who was cheering with the soldiers. This was a man worthy of loyalty.

“Your Highness, I’m so happy…”

Lu Fei, who had always been fierce, cried loudly. The first time was when he led the soldiers to retake Cangzhou City. At that time, he looked at the corpses of the Qingzhou Army on the ground and cried in grief.

This was the second time he cried, but they were tears of joy, because his eyes were filled with the corpses of barbarians.

Although the Qingzhou Army also suffered heavy losses this time, relatively speaking, the proportion of injured soldiers was more, all thanks to the protection of armor.

Although the barbarians were defeated in this siege, Xiao Ming understood that this was just a small loss for the barbarians.

After all, most of the dead were slave soldiers, and the barbarian soldiers only lost 20,000 people.

Now he finally understood what Pang Yukun said. The barbarians could be defeated again and again, but he could not afford to be defeated once. After all, he was fighting a powerful grassland empire in the north with the land of six states.

“Just cry as much as you are happy.” This city defense battle was won, and the soldiers should be pampered. He said to Niu Ben: “Collect all the fine wine and meat in the city, and let our soldiers eat and drink enough today.” “

Enough!”

“Long live your highness!” Hearing this, a soldier shouted happily, “Eat meat!”

The other soldiers immediately shouted, “Eat meat! Eat meat!”

Niu Ben smiled bitterly. , you are giving me a big trouble, where can I find so much meat?”

“If it doesn’t work, just buy it from the people. Our soldiers are going through life and death, can’t I even satisfy their wishes?” Xiao Ming said.

Niu Ben nodded, “I am just waiting for His Highness’s words.”

Xiao Ming was startled, this Niu Ben was also an old fox, and he was afraid that Xiao Ming would not give him money.

The cheers continued one after another. At this moment, the cheers of victory overwhelmed everything.

Zhan Xingchang looked moved, but there was still a trace of calmness in his heart. He said to Xiao Ming: “Your Highness, it’s time to announce the good news!”

At this time, it is estimated that every official in Chang’an is waiting for news from Cangzhou City.

Xiao Ming showed a playful look, Cangzhou City was defended, the royal family held on, and the remaining trouble should be left to those vassal kings with different surnames.

He said: “How to announce the good news!”

“Of course it was a great victory in Cangzhou City. His Highness led a mere 20,000 defenders to kill 100,000 barbarians.” Zhan Xingchang said.

“There are only 20,000 barbarian soldiers.”

Zhan Xingchang said speechlessly: “Your Highness, don’t be so sincere at this time. If such military exploits were given to King Zhao, they would probably say that 300,000 were beheaded, not to mention that slave soldiers are also soldiers.”

( End of this chapter)