Chapter 435: Chapter 296 Siege_3
The Taixuan Dynasty must have used the Silence Array to completely blockade the news, so naturally, no information has returned.
“Someone, come quickly!”
Xiang Ao shouted loudly, and soon a guard came in from outside.
“What orders do you have, sir!”
“Immediately gather all officials of the City Guard Department for a council meeting!”
Xiang Ao commanded coldly.
The situation in Huaibei City was far more severe than he had imagined.
The appearance of the Silence Array had completely eliminated the possibility of using Communication Jade Tokens, and without these tokens, the only way to send out information was by the most primitive means.
This primitive means was to have the couriers personally set off to deliver the message.
Xiang Ao was not optimistic about this.
After all, if the Taixuan Dynasty could deploy the Silence Array, they must have already prepared to block any news. If any couriers did leave the city, it would be highly unlikely they could survive to deliver the message.
Huaibei City was now a truly isolated city.
Even more importantly, Xiang Ao did not know the exact number of troops the Taixuan Dynasty had deployed.
Now, the enemy was in the dark while they were in the light, causing immense pressure on him.
At this point, Xiang Ao had no other choice but to gather all his forces to resist the Taixuan Dynasty’s attack.
Outside Huaibei City.
The troops were on the move.
A young general sat in the central command, listening to the reports from those around him.
“Reporting to the general, Huaibei City has been completely sealed off. Subordinates can assure you that not even a mosquito could fly out of Huaibei City!”
Wang Junze nodded slightly, a cold and stern expression on his face.
“Order the troops to speed up; I want to capture Huaibei City within a day. Additionally, this battle will leave no prisoners. We must act swiftly before the Star Dynasty can react, take Tiankui Prefecture, and open the situation from there!”
The man trembled slightly upon hearing this and immediately bowed, accepting the order.
He dared not oppose Wang Junze’s command.
Wang Junze gazed towards Huaibei City, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
He was a Death Soldier of the Gu Family Manor, always loyal to Gu Qingfeng. Now that Gu Qingfeng had become the Supreme Emperor of the Divine Martial Dynasty, any action by the Star Dynasty against the Divine Martial Dynasty was like touching his reverse scale.
Wang Junze persuaded the Emperor Venerate of the Taixuan Dynasty to let him personally lead the troops to invade the Star Dynasty.
Wang Junze did not aim to destroy the Star Dynasty but certainly intended to deal a heavy blow.
He knew well that the foundation of an imperial dynasty was strong, and to truly annihilate it would not be easy. If the Taixuan Dynasty put in all its effort, then there was hope of destroying the Star Dynasty.
But merely sending one army would not suffice.
“The 3,600 prefectures of Guxing State, the Star Dynasty has occupied this land for too long, it’s time for them to step aside!”
Less than half a two-hour, the army had surrounded Huaibei City with thirty million troops, making it impenetrable.
Xiang Ao and other garrison commanders turned pale at the sight before them.
“Lord… Lord… The Taixuan Dynasty is coming fiercely… Can we really hold them off?”
One person, face pale, stuttered as he spoke.
There was no helping it.
The oppressive feeling from thirty million troops was too intense, the silent killing intent was suffocating.
“Even if we can’t hold it, we must; if the city stands, we live; if the city falls, we die!”
Xiang Ao forced himself to remain calm, gritting his teeth as he spoke.
Even Xiang Ao felt uneasy.
How many defending troops were there in Huaibei City now?
At most, the number of defending troops in Huaibei City was only a hundred thousand, and even with all the citizens included, there would be at most five million.
On the other hand, the Taixuan Dynasty’s army was so vast it seemed endless.
Based on Xiang Ao’s years of military experience, the number of enemy troops was easily in the tens of millions.
Moreover, the well-equipped and high morale indicated they were elite forces of the Taixuan Dynasty, not some ragtag group.
With such a formidable force, it would be incredibly difficult for Huaibei City to hold out.
But there was no choice.
Even if they couldn’t hold out, they had to.
As for surrendering, that was out of the question.
His family was in the Capital. If news of his surrender spread, Xiang Ao was sure it would result in his family’s annihilation.
Even for the sake of his family, Xiang Ao would never consider surrendering.
With that thought in mind.
Xiang Ao warned the others: “Don’t forget, your families are still behind us. If you shy away from fighting or even think of surrendering, your families will face certain doom.
Die alone, or doom the whole family, consider carefully!”
“If we die in battle, the court will surely take care of our families. And… given the current situation, the Taixuan Dynasty may not even accept surrendered troops.”
Xiang Ao’s words made the others’ expressions change from panic to calm.
Their families were behind them.
Even if they died in battle, their families would receive the court’s favor.
If they surrendered, their families would face ruin.
Understanding this, they no longer felt fear.
The sound of heavy drums came, and seeing the dense Taixuan Dynasty troops besieging Huaibei City begin their attack without a word, Xiang Ao and the others immediately ordered a counterattack.
“Release the arrows!!!”