Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

As Xiao Ce spoke, he squeezed the horse's belly with his legs.

After letting out a hiss, 'Iron Egg' leaped out!

All the soldiers roared and charged out from all directions.

The people of Ashina's camp suffered a fire attack.

However, they didn't take it seriously, thinking that it was broad daylight and no one would dare to launch a surprise attack.

Even if Xiao Ce and his men were shouting "Kill!"

They just thought it was shouting from ahead.

They were still playing "wooden sticks" in groups of three or five (a daily game among the Turks, similar to hand mahjong).

After Xiao Ce led his cavalry closer, he took out his composite bow and fired three rounds at the dormitory.

The person who was using a cane suddenly felt a sharp pain.

Looking down, they saw an arrow piercing through their chest tubes from the back to the front.

Then he tasted blood in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Some of those who were lucky enough to escape being shot saw cavalry charging in from all directions.

Shouting, "Enemy attack!"

Xiao Ce's legs were stuck in the stirrups, and he grabbed the repeating crossbow hanging on 'Iron Egg'.

He held the weapon in both hands and fired a volley at the soldiers who were scattered with their weapons.

Under the suppression of the crossbows, one wave of attacks reduced them to almost half their original number.

The axe-wielding bull, wielding a giant axe, was even more ferocious.

Every attack he makes results in someone's death.

Some were cut in two, while others were still attached to half their bodies.

Some tried to withstand the attack head-on, but the giant axe of the axe-ox was heavy and sharp, directly cutting their weapons in half and splitting them in two.

Due to superior weaponry and by catching the enemy off guard.

They didn't suffer much damage, and the battle was over in less than twenty minutes.

More than 5,000 people perished, and some of them managed to escape or go to fetch help!

Xiao Ce's side only had a hundred or so injured, and more than ten dead.

This casualty ratio is acceptable.

The soldiers on this side instinctively cut off the ears of the Turks on this side.

They drove all ten thousand-plus warhorses away.

When people from other tribal reserve camps arrived to provide support, they found only corpses scattered everywhere and a scene of utter devastation.

..

The fighting on the front lines was even more intense.

Catapults launched huge stones at the city walls.

However, it was blocked by the arched concrete roof and then fell down.

Instead of harming the soldiers defending the city, boulders rolled down from the top of the arch.

They crushed many of their attacking shield soldiers.

After launching an attack, the Turks' catapults suffered almost no damage to the enemy, but inflicted thousands of casualties on themselves!

They had no choice but to cancel the catapults.

The collisions and crashes had a negligible effect on these reinforced concrete walls.

After they built the ladders, Han Da smashed them all with movable logs. These logs had pulleys and could be easily retrieved.

Even those who managed to breach the city walls faced repeating crossbows.

Just as Xiao Ce said, the city's garrison now is not the same as the one that was in Yanbei City.

Lingxiao City is supplied exclusively by the Tiger and Leopard Stronghold's 'military factory'.

Therefore, they are not short of weapons.

Moreover, they also made improvements to these defensive arrows.

Arrowheads were made from wood, since iron tools were still a very low-productivity technology at that time.

However, even with wooden arrowheads, the kinetic energy provided by the repeating crossbow is still considerable.

Even at a short distance, it can cause enormous damage.

It's best used for defending cities, and this type of arrowhead can greatly reduce costs.

More than an hour passed, and the Xiao Kingdom, with its advantageous terrain and advanced defensive equipment, was still able to hold the city.

They defended the city with almost no effort.

The Turks, on the other hand, were in a sorry state. Although they didn't have many silk nets, they suffered quite a few injuries!

He Lu, who was behind the siege, saw this scene and, unable to break through after a long siege, turned ashen-faced!

He initially thought it was a problem with the soldiers, but when he replaced them with people from his own Helu tribe, the problem persisted!

As the wounded were carried off the battlefield, Batu Helu said, "Father, why don't we retreat? Continuing to fight like this is not a solution."

"That's just dying for the sake of dying, only wasting our strength! We've already exhausted all our resources, while they're well-rested. Their defensive siege equipment has caused us a lot of trouble. We've lost so many men, while they've suffered almost complete casualties..."

He Lu said with a grim expression, "If we retreat like this, they'll laugh their heads off. Especially since I sent Ashina in before the attack... and what happened... No way! They have to ask me to retreat first! Otherwise, I'm not going to retreat!"

“I refuse to believe that those spineless Xiao people have become so tough.”

He Lu, his face full of fierce features, said, "I, the Khan, will personally lead the troops on another charge! We'll take a piece of their flesh!"

Batu Helu still wanted to try to persuade him.

Helu waved his hand: "Batu, you come and hold the line for me. If I die, you will become the Khan... The people of Helu's tribe only die in battle, they never flee in defeat!"

With that, He Lu called out to his two thousand warriors: "He Lu, warriors, follow me and charge!"

...

At this moment, at the rear of the team.

Ashide's expression was grim. He had blocked the reports that people from their camp had come to report, including many survivors from the Ashina camp.

At this time, he learned that the five thousand soldiers in Ashina's camp had been massacred, and that the other side was clamoring that they were Kan Shanyue's guards, avenging their families.

He feared that if Ashina found out about this, it would affect the attack.

Therefore, this news has been suppressed for the time being.

They had hoped that once He Lu conquered Lingxiao City, their anger would be somewhat appeased.

As a result, Helu led the Allied forces in several attacks, but they were all held back.

Seeing Ashide's unpleasant expression, Ashina assumed it was due to the defeats and comforted him, "Ashide, don't be discouraged. Actually, I had anticipated this battle. After all, this is Xiao Dingshan's elite army... Moreover, their defenses are clearly much better... And since ancient times, the best way to breach a fortified city is not through brute force!"

"We were all spoiled by those cowards before. They thought that if we Turks came, they would obediently open the city gates and surrender... Once we encounter a tough opponent, we won't fight!"

Seeing Ashina comforting him, Ashide forced a smile: "Why don't we go and persuade Helu to withdraw his troops? Let's discuss this further..."

Both Geza and Teza agreed.

Ashina said, "I agree, but I can't go. If I go... Helu will not only not retreat, but will attack even more fiercely and relentlessly!"

Ashide also expressed his agreement.

"I'll go first, but it looks like He Lu has already launched an attack... I'll wait until this wave of attacks is repelled."

The others all gave their approval.

...

At this moment, Han Da was on the city wall, and Jiang Xing ran over excitedly.

Han Da looked at Jiang Xing's excited and anxious appearance.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Jiang Xing pointed to his side, too excited to speak for a long time.

Before Han Da could ask any more questions...

I immediately spotted several familiar faces walking up from one side.

Especially the leader...

He was dressed in golden armor, looking majestic and walking with a confident stride.

After Han Da recognized who it was, tears welled up in his eyes.

"This humble general, Han Da, greets Your Highness!"

After Han Da knelt down, his lieutenants followed suit.

They trembled as they saw Xiao Ce approaching.

It wasn't out of fear, but excitement.

From great generals like Han Da to lowly soldiers guarding the city.

When they saw Xiao Ce, it was as if they had seen hope.

...

After Xiao Ce captured Ashina's camp, he ordered Yan Jia to lead more than 10,000 horses back to Yanbei City.

As long as Yanbei City is defended, and Xiao Ce defends Lingxiao City well.

Then the four prefectures of Mobei will cause trouble for those powerful clans.

Once they start fighting amongst themselves, that will be the time for him to unify the country.

So, after saying goodbye to Yan Jia, the three of them changed into Turkic clothing and secretly entered the city through the previously designed secret passage.

Da Lei has already contacted the people in the city using the contact information of the Twelve Fiends.

He waited, wearing Xiao Ce's armor.

After all, Xiao Ce hadn't appeared in public for a long time.

...

Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "Gentlemen, the soldiers have worked hard!"

The soldiers shouted: "It is our duty to protect our homeland!"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Alright, everyone, you must be curious about where I've been. I haven't been idle these past few days. I have some good news to tell you all."

"I have conquered the Turkic Kingdom, and it is now my territory. All the slaves and families of you who were captured by them in the Turkic Kingdom have been rescued by me! Not only that, we have also enslaved the Turks!"

Upon hearing this, all the soldiers froze on the spot.

After all, what Xiao Ce said was like a fantasy.

Seeing that no one responded, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "What, you don't believe me?"

Even Xiao Ce, who was stunned in place, raised his arms and shouted, "Long live the Prince! Long live the Prince!"

After Han Da shouted, all the soldiers followed suit and raised their arms in a shout.

...

Hearing the commotion, the people below the city all turned their gazes toward the city walls.

He asked in a questioning tone, "Your Highness? Has Your Highness arrived?"

"I don't know. Perhaps it was the prince's spirit that protected them and led to their victory."

"Indeed, with the King of the Northern Desert around us, the Turks are nothing..."

...

On the city wall, Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "My soldiers, return to your positions... I will stand with you through thick and thin, through life and death!"

After receiving Xiao Ce's words, the soldiers' eyes seemed to blaze with fire, filled with passion.

Xiao Ce walked to the city wall and saw the Turks who had been resting there.

Under He Lu's personal leadership, they launched another frenzied attack.

Xiao Ce took out the telescope he had seized from the Turks and looked in that direction.

He Lu led his army and charged in with great momentum.

Xiao Ce asked Han Da, "He Lu, is Wu Qimu Gesa here?"

Han Da nodded and replied to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I'm here. However, I don't know what use that woman is, so I've been keeping her."

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Isn't this where it comes in handy?"

Han Da asked with some surprise, "Your Highness, do you intend to use this woman to make them withdraw their troops?"

Xiao Ce revealed a sly smile: "Of course not, I want to provoke that He Lu... to send us more heads."

Han Da nodded, though he didn't quite understand what Xiao Ce meant by those words.

But he still ordered his men to do so.

...

After He Lu personally took charge of the team, they did indeed become much more formidable.

They stormed the city faster and seemed even more reckless.

However, after being encouraged by Xiao Ce, the garrison here became as energetic as if they had been injected with chicken blood, fearless of death.

They managed to repel wave after wave of their attacks.

Xiao Ce then said to Han Da, "By the way, Han Da, do you know if Uncle Zhong has finished making the explosives?"

Han Da nodded: "Your Highness, when I was taking inventory of the military supplies, there were indeed quite a few explosives. However, Uncle Zhong marked that this thing is extremely dangerous, and many people on their side have died or been injured because of it. I don't know what it is, so I dare not use it recklessly. It is said that it is mainly used in mining now."

"It is said that many people have died because of this thing."

Xiao Ce said to Han Da, "Why not use this treasure? Go find some jars, fill them with explosives and pebbles, and then put an oil line in them. Then bring them all over to me."

Although Han Da did not know what Xiao Ce was going to do, he still did as he was told.

As they were talking, Wu Qimu Gesa was brought over.

After Wu Qimu Gesa was brought over.

Xiao Ce glanced at her and saw that she had not only not lost weight, but had also been fattened up.

Xiao Ce said to Han Da, "How did you manage to raise her so well?"

Han Da said awkwardly, "Your Highness, I don't know what you want her for. I don't dare let her die either. It's mainly because she has a good attitude. After being brought here, she eats and drinks as usual."

When Wu Qimu Gesa saw Xiao Ce and then the army approaching the city, a hint of arrogance flashed across his face.

"Haha, you bunch of two-legged sheep from the northern desert. Do you see? Our Turkic warriors are attacking! Your end is near! Your death is imminent! When our Khan enters the city, we will slaughter you lowly two-legged sheep, give your wives and daughters to our warriors, and make your children our slaves!"

"You piece of trash, let me go right now! Kneel down and admit your mistake, and I'll spare your body since you didn't hurt me."

Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Ce simply gave Da Lei a look.

Da Lei lunged forward, grabbed Wu Qimu Gesa by the neck, and tripped him. With a thud, Wu Qimu Gesa was slammed to the ground.

Xiao Ce then slowly stepped forward: "Hmph... You Turks all share a common trait: blind self-confidence! Even when death is imminent, you don't realize it..."