Chapter 709: Give Up or Not to Give Up
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Over the next few days, an enraged Hassan urged his army to storm the city of Kangju.
The battle was raging, and on the breached walls, only soldiers from both sides were seen constantly throwing themselves into it, but few came out.
On the fourth day, the Kangju royal city at this time was not at all what it was before, the city walls that were not very strong were full of holes, and many collapsed gaps were temporarily blocked with stones, wood, and other objects.
To be honest, Kangju Wangcheng is now completely unable to provide much of a defensive advantage to the soldiers and civilians in it.
In the last day, the army with the Xiongnu cavalry as the core fought to the death against the surging Wusun army on the ruined city wall, and finally repelled the enemy army several times its size, relying entirely on courage, will and blood.
I have to mention that in the past few days, the Kangju army and civilians have also shown admirable will to fight and morale, if there is no this, I am afraid that Cao Cao will no longer be in the Kangju royal city at this moment.
Cao Cao fought on the top of the city, the rising sun was rising in the east, and the warm sunshine of early spring was gradually spreading on the earth, but Cao Cao's mood was very solemn.
Cao Cao looked at the Wusun army that was gradually forming a formation again in his eyes, listening to the piercing sound of leather drums, his brows were furrowed, and at this time, Ma Chao came to Cao Cao's side.
"Your Majesty, there are only about 15,000 people in our army who can fight, and there are about 20,000 in Kangju. But they won't be very useful! With the current situation, our army can resist for three days at most! ”
Ma Chaoyu reported. Then he glanced around, lowered his voice and asked Chen Chu, "Your Majesty." There is no news yet from Sima Dutu, are we ready to carry out the plan of dispersion? ”
Cao Cao couldn't help but think, and at this time, King Kangju's voice sounded behind him, "Your Majesty! ”
Cao Cao turned around and couldn't help but be stunned, King Kangju hugged Cao Cao with a fist in his costume and learned the etiquette of the Han people: "Your Majesty, Xiao Wang has brought all the palace guards!" ”
Cao Cao glanced at the hundreds of guards standing beside King Kangju, and these guards all looked at Cao Cao and Ma Chao beside Cao Cao with a look of admiration.
Cao Cao's gaze returned to King Kangju. With a smile and a deep meaning, he asked, "At present, our situation is extremely critical, but why do I think that King Kangju, you don't seem to be afraid at all!" ”
King Kangju replied solemnly: "As the king of Kangju, Xiao Wang should share the danger with the people of Kangju, even if he dies in battle, he will die well, so what is there to be afraid of!" ”
As he spoke, King Kangju's eyes looked at Cao Cao, and the guards and soldiers around King Kangju couldn't stand the excitement, and bowed down to King Kangju together: "We swear to live and die with the king!" ”
Cao Cao looked at King Kangju carefully for a moment. Smiled and nodded, "I don't need you yet, just act as a rear team!" ”
King Kangju solemnly clenched his fists and promised to take the guards down the city wall.
After King Kangju leaves. Ma Chao asked again: "Your Majesty?" ”
Cao Cao frowned and said, "I'll talk about this matter in the evening!" ”
Ma Chao clenched his fists and promised, and at this moment, Wusun's war drums suddenly became urgent.
Cao Cao and Ma Chao looked out of the city together. Seeing that about 30,000 troops were separating from the main team, Cao Cao frowned and said, "The enemy is about to attack!" Tell the logistics officer. Put all the oil cans on the table! ”
Cao Cao didn't plan to use the oil canister, but at this moment he had no other choice. Ma Chao promised, left and retreated.
The battle began again, and tens of thousands of Wusun troops howled and charged the city walls, flying arrows like rain in mid-air, and their ears were filled with screams and shouts.
The sun had set, and the Wusun army had finally slowly retreated, and the soldiers on both sides who had fought all day were extremely tired.
Cao Cao dragged his tired body back to the palace, and at this time, the black armor on Cao Cao's body had been dyed with blood into a very strange color, and the heavy smell of blood filled the air, making people feel sick.
As soon as he saw Cao Cao come back, King Kangju immediately asked several palace maids to come forward to help Cao Cao remove his heavy armor, and then another palace maid hurriedly brought a basin of water.
Cao Cao's personal guards watched around, and they couldn't intervene if they wanted to, Cao Cao washed his face and became more sober.
At this time, Ma Chao and Dian Wei came in from outside, and the two of them hugged their fists together and said, "Your Majesty." ”
Cao Cao nodded: "Meng Qi, evil, you have worked hard!" What's next? ”
Ma Chaoyu reported: "There is no problem with the morale of our army! However, "
Ma Chao glanced at King Kangju on the side, revealing hesitation.
King Kangju immediately understood what Ma Chao meant, stepped forward, and said with a smile: "The general doesn't have to worry!" ”
Ma Chao then continued: "However, there has been a problem with the morale of the soldiers and civilians in Kangju, and we have just caught dozens of deserters!" According to the military regulations of our army, those who steal and smuggle will be decided! However, they don't belong to our Great Wei, so the last general just locked them up! How to deal with it, please let Your Majesty and the King decide! ”
Cao Cao looked at King Kangju, and King Kangju couldn't help but sigh, "Right now, as a king, I can hardly protect myself, let alone them." ”
Immediately, King Kangju solemnly saluted Cao Cao and pleaded: "Your Majesty, Xiao Wang, please don't embarrass them!" ”
Cao Cao helped King Kangju up and said with a smile: "King Kangju is serious!" They are all subordinates of King Kangju, and it is naturally up to King Kangju to decide! ”
Immediately, Cao Cao called a royal forest soldier and gave him some advice.
"Your Majesty, it's time for us to discuss the military!" Ma Chao reminded.
Cao Cao nodded and said to King Kangju: "King Kangju, then we will retire first!" ”
King Kangju nodded and asked very enthusiastically, "Your Majesty, what do you want Xiao Wang to do?" ”
Cao Cao smiled and said, "No need for the time being!" ”
The backyard of the Kangju palace is divided into two parts, one of course is the harem where the king lives, the current king of Kangju is a man, so this harem can be said to be all women except for the eunuchs, and the other part of the backyard is used to entertain the most important guests.
Cao Cao originally lived in Kang Wenrui's mansion, but soon moved into this palace at the behest of King Kangju.
Cao Cao and the three of them came out of the main hall and went straight to the palace here.
Cao Cao asked Ma Chao after sitting down on the third throne, "Isn't there any news of Zhongda yet?" ”
Ma Chao clenched his fists and replied: "Not yet, Your Majesty, what should we do now?" ”
Cao Cao didn't answer and asked, "What do you think?" ”
Ma Chao and Dian Wei glanced at each other, but Ma Chao hugged his fists and said: "Your Majesty's safety is the most important, and other things will not be considered by the general!" ”
Dian Wei nodded vigorously. (To be continued.) )