Come on, Your Highness

Chapter 244 Emergency Rescue

Leaving the capital all the way to the north, the bustling past, the Pingchuan Plateau is what catches the eye.

The weather was worse than expected, the wind was biting, the exhaled air condensed into white mist, and the dripping water turned into ice.

This brought great obstacles to the march, but Xiao Hong did not dare to slow down, thinking that Guancheng was already surrounded by the Huns, he was very anxious.

However, as night fell, the colder temperature forced the army to stop and set up camp to resist the cold wind.

In the handsome tent, there are four corners of the brazier, and the charcoal burning makes crackling sounds from time to time, trying to radiate heat, bringing warmth to the big tent.

Even so, it is still very cold here, but it has eased a lot compared to the outside.

The generals sitting on both sides of Xiao Hong sat upright, and they seemed to be unaffected by the cold together with Xiao Hong, but under the reflection of the fire, their expressions were extremely dignified.

The only difference in the painting style is the military adviser beside Xiao Hong. He Xichao is wrapped in a fox fur cloak, with his head floating on the furry mink scarf, making his face smaller and smaller.

There is also a hand stove in his arms, which was stuffed by their general.

He seemed to be very afraid of the cold, even though he was wrapped like this, his face was still pale from the cold, which looked very pitiful.

The generals of several routes were actually very puzzled why Xiao Hong took this young man to the north.

Along the way, Xiao Hong, who was also terribly frozen, didn't care about himself, he just wanted to take care of this one.

Of course, He Xichao's name was like a thunderbolt to these generals, but no matter how talented they are, it doesn't matter much to lead troops to fight.

The outcome of the battlefield depends more on the strength and terrain of the troops, as well as the experience of the leader.

However, after marching for a distance, they had no objections.

Without him, He Xichao was the one who organized the documents and information along the way, and cleanliness is the second best thing. This principle is really clear.

The military information from all walks of life is aggregated, and it doesn't take long to analyze a clear time advancement line for you.

These days, Confucian generals are all written in scriptures and biographies. Most soldiers who fight in war don’t like to shake their pens. This job.

But the number one scholar is the number one scholar, even if he shrinks into a ball now, it will not damage his talent at all.

Several generals wanted to have such a military division.

It's just that the body is too weak.

But now is not the time to think about these things, but the urgent report in front of him, or called a distress letter.

"At this time, the Xiongnu may have already attacked Guancheng in an all-round way." He Xichao stretched out his hand from his thick cloak, grabbed the urgent report and glanced at it.

"But we are at least three days away from Guancheng, I'm afraid we won't be able to make it in time," said General Fang from the left.

"Without reinforcements, Guancheng cannot be defended," General Cai on the right said.

Hearing this, Gu Xingwu frowned, and looked at Xiao Hong.

But Xiao Hong was deep in thought and didn't speak.

He Xichao said: "But according to the military newspapers from various places, there are not many people from other cities to support. There are few people, and they were cut off by the Huns to make dumplings before entering Guancheng. There are too many people, and my own city may not be able to protect it. .No reinforcements will be sent, only us.”

"But when we arrive, Guancheng will be gone. The Xiongnu want to take Guancheng before the Northern Expeditionary Army. Otherwise, why would they go south?"

"It's not impossible..." Gu Xingwu looked at Xiao Hong and spoke slowly.

Suddenly Xiao Hong said: "Come here, go and call the messenger over."

When people came, Xiao Hong asked, "How long can the city be guarded?"

The person who came replied: "Back to the prince, the general said two days at most, this is the limit!"

There is no room for this two days.

Xiao Hong didn't hesitate any more, he stood up and looked at the generals and said: "Leave the heavy luggage, food, grass and salutes, and leave 5000 people to continue to escort forward according to the original plan, and each of the remaining soldiers will carry enough dry food for two days. Arrive in two days!"

He said, looking at He Xichao with serious eyes: "Xichao, you civilian officials also stay behind and follow slowly, the army will go first!"

Gu Xingwu's face softened: "This is a way."

He Xichao nodded lightly: "Okay."

"Among the large army, the Chinese army is mostly infantry, and the speed is relatively slow. General Gu sits at the back of the Chinese army hall, and the cavalry leads the way. He and the rest of the generals go ahead alone. If they are fast, they may still have time to relieve the danger of Guancheng."

Xiao Hong's gaze was firm and firm, without any fear.

"Your Highness, it's better to sit in the same town with General Gu, and let the last general wait for the vanguard to leave." General Zhang said.

General Cai also nodded: "The last general seconded, the vanguard is dangerous, as the coach, Your Highness should take care of your own safety."

"Keep a distance from the Chinese army on the left and right sides. Once you encounter the Xiongnu army, retreat back to the Chinese army and fight again. Your Highness, you will need to command at that time." Gu Xingwu said.

Xiao Hong laughed, his brows raised and raised, he sat down slowly, and looked at the generals: "Before leaving the army, the father told me not to go my own way, and to discuss with the generals more. He also asked all the guards I will live and die. However, the generals seem to have forgotten one thing. I am not here to go out with the army, but to lead the army to fight! Now that the city is in crisis, the most important thing is to clear the siege. If the Wang Shuai flag follows the commander, it means that a hundred thousand troops will arrive in person. It has the power to deter! General Gu, may I ask the old Marquis here, should he go or not?"

The Huns naturally knew who was leading the Northern Expeditionary Army. How could it be possible that the incomparably noble Crown Prince of Qi appeared in front of the Huns with just a few thousand cavalry?

One hundred thousand troops will naturally protect them!

Guancheng was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there were countless casualties when it was captured. Wouldn't this be the right time to send a head to the Northern Expeditionary Army?

As long as the Xiongnu hesitated and slowed down the attack, the siege of Guancheng would be resolved when all the troops arrived.

Next, is the real battle between the two countries!

With Xiao Hong leading the army to go out, no one will be short of the Northern Expeditionary Army if there is a shortage of food and armaments. Daqi is determined to fight a protracted war.

However, the Xiongnu army who attacked the city could not afford it. They did not have heavy food and grass, and the vast grassland could not provide support for the rear. They all relied on plundering supplies. Hunger alone can make them fall flat!

So Guancheng must be defended!And he had to go too!

When Xiao Hong asked such a question, Gu Xingwu laughed: "Isn't Your Highness afraid of the Huns?"

Xiao Hongdao: "What's your name, Your Highness? Marshal! Don't be afraid. If you meet him, you will have two hands, two legs, and the blood will be red. No one is stronger than anyone else! Besides... this commander is also It’s not to go all out, it’s just to lure them back. In the future, there will be plenty of opportunities to show them off!”

What Xiao Hong said was dismissive, with the aura of a newborn calf not afraid of tigers, but as a commander, what he wants is this kind of fearlessness.

"Okay, the last general will take the order of the marshal." Gu Xingwu raised his hands and cupped his fists.

The other generals still had surprise in their eyes, and took the order together with relief.

When everyone was ready to leave, Xiao Hong looked at He Xichao and scratched his head, and said apologetically, "Xichao..."

"This decision is very correct. I have nothing to say." He Xichao sat by the brazier to warm up the fire. Xiao Xuanzi replaced the charcoal fire that was gradually extinguished in his hand stove. He looked back at Xiao Hong and said with a smile, "But be careful. No matter what, life is the most important thing."

"Well, I remember what you said. As the commander-in-chief of mine, I have just left the house and haven't shown my might yet. How can I be willing to capsize like this, and I will become the laughing stock of Daqi." Xiao Hong squatted in front of He Xichao, holding his hand .

His pair of pupils reflected the fire light, although he was smiling, but there was a flame boiling in the depths.

Any passionate man has the dream of fighting on the battlefield and defending his family and country.

And Xiao Hong was not a quiet person by nature, and there was an unruly heroism in his bones.

He is not afraid of bloodshed, he is not afraid of hard work, he disdains conspiracy and weirdness, and the frontal battlefield is his destination.

The moment when he led the army to go out, and when Xiao Hong took up the guard of Daqi on his shoulders, his heart was not hesitating, but his heart was rushing and restless, and his eyes were directed to the north.

Perhaps, as he himself said, if he was not born in the royal family and couldn't help himself, but a son of a general, he would definitely gallop on the battlefield, pour his name with blood and fire, and resound throughout the whole world!

"That's good. I hope that when I step into the northern border and enter the pass city, I can be greeted by you."

He Xichao smiled and said his expectation, then he tilted his head, as if saying casually: "Or go to the Xiongnu's cavalry to find you, it seems to be okay."

He Xichao didn't like the battlefield, he didn't like bloodshed and sacrifice, as long as he could do it with words and scheming, he didn't want to use force.

Therefore, the dark vortex in the capital is the place where the speculator He Xichao is like a fish in water.

He came here only for Xiao Hong.

"Okay, when the time comes, I will carry eight big sedan chairs to welcome you into Guancheng."

When the morning star rose, the Northern Expedition set off.

Huang Qi led [-] government soldiers to stay behind to protect He Xichao, and another [-] cavalry and cloth soldiers escorted the heavy supplies, food and grass, and continued to go north in the saluting carriage.

At this time, Guancheng is at the moment of life and death.

The Xiongnu gathered outside the north gate like a tide. They seemed to have been preparing for this moment for a long time. The dense arrows escorted the ladders one by one to climb to the top of the wall.

The Xiongnu soldiers carried scimitars with wolf-like ambition in their eyes, and they went up the ladder one by one.

They knew that if they couldn't take the pass city, it would be even more difficult to take it when Daqi's reinforcements came together.

Gathered almost all the grain and horses for the winter on the grassland, just to bring back richer spoils from Daqi at this moment.

In the city, there are gold and silver, food, cloth, women... There are so many things that make the grassland covet, like wolves that have been hungry for a long time, they climbed up the city wall desperately.

Standing on the top of the wall with the red tasseled armor, the epee in her hand mercilessly chopped off the head of a Hun who rose from the ladder, and blood splashed on her face.

Xuan Ling found out ridiculously that the blood of these hungry wolves was actually hot.

But she didn't have time to laugh at these things, more and more ladders were erected, and as soon as the soldiers guarding the city took down a Hun, a galloping arrow shot through his head.

Under the city wall, the archers on the ladder are aiming at the soldiers who are not covered by the parapet!

Xuan Ling dodged those arrows sideways, raised his sword and pierced the Huns on the city wall, held his body to block the incoming arrow rain, and threw it down at the enemies climbing up the ladder.

The corpse knocked down the enemy on the ladder, but more Huns climbed up again.

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