Frost for a Thousand Years

"put!"

The defenders on the city wall were not entirely unprepared. Even though Song Shi'an had been building fortifications and coexisting peacefully with them these past few days, they knew that there would be no true peace until the Great Yu army retreated.

Therefore, after the catapults launched their attack and the infantry and siege engines reached their attack range, the defenders of the North Pass also retaliated by carrying the falling rocks and firing arrows.

The head of the messenger hanging on the banner was also shot into a sea urchin.

Song Shi'an stood at the back of the army, looking at the magnificent formation with a very calm expression.

“After killing the envoy, their resistance might become even more intense,” Sun Jinhua, standing beside him, said with some concern.

"But fear can also be more profound."

Song Shi'an didn't take it to heart at all, just as he had never regarded this vast Southern Barbarian Allied Army as an opponent.

“That’s true.” Sun Jinhua nodded and said, “A fight is inevitable, and Shamoji won’t surrender directly. This way, we can intimidate her followers and make them fall apart.”

Song Shi'an went to such great lengths to come here not to negotiate with anyone.

Moreover, it is absolutely forbidden to talk about this woman, Samogi.

Therefore, this battle was absolutely necessary.

Zhuge Liang spent seven attempts to subdue Meng Huo, but Song Shi'an decided to do it just once, to show them just how strong that seemingly invincible opponent really was.

crunch...

Just then, dozens more catapults were pushed onto the battlefield.

In total, there were fifty catapults, equipped with nearly five thousand auxiliary soldiers and imperial guards, who took turns launching the catapults.

And this is only the combat department.

Behind them, 50,000 laborers were transporting giant stones through the canyon.

Here, the mountains are dense and the stones are almost inexhaustible.

Therefore, these ancient cannonballs, like a meteor shower, were punishing the defending army almost every moment.

Although the hit rate is quite low, and ten stones might not hit a single person, the most important thing is 'suppressive firepower'.

Even Shamogi, because of the terrifying 'bombing' sound, took refuge inside the city from the city wall...

"Shamoji, when did you send your envoy? Why didn't you discuss this with us!" The king, who had always been contrary, wouldn't let her off the hook. He immediately led several tribal leaders to find the woman who was secretly hiding in the stone house.

"What's the use of saying this now!" Shamoji said excitedly, almost like a madman. "The result is that the envoy was beheaded and his head was hung on the flag. My soldiers are all here, and you grown men aren't leading your men to fight the rebels, but instead come to ask me, a woman... What good will it do you if Song Shi'an really comes!"

Samogi was truly terrified.

She originally thought that after Song Shi'an heard about her beauty, he would be somewhat interested, and even if he didn't withdraw his troops directly, he would be able to negotiate some terms.

For example, the Southern Yue region is still under their control, but they must pledge allegiance to the Great Yu.

But now, this man is too ruthless, not giving us a moment's respite at all.

Moreover, it was only after the war actually broke out that she realized there was a generational gap between the two civilizations.

These barbarian armies were simply waiting, waiting for them to attack.

Whoever climbs to the top of the city wall, I will cut them down.

However, Song Shi'an utilized the surrounding terrain and forests to build fifty catapults and two siege ladders on the spot in such a short time.

This is simply a case of dimensional reduction attack!
"Since you know you're a woman, why are you interfering in politics?" The king seemed to have found the moral high ground and immediately questioned, "You started this great war and gathered us here. Now Song Shi'an has arrived, and his army is at the city gates. Shouldn't you be sitting on the city wall, leading your people to resist the invaders? What are you doing hiding here?"

"Yes, Empress Dowager, what are you doing hiding here!"

"We beg the Empress Dowager to share our fate!"

If all else fails, at least let your brothers warm you up before you die.

"..." The Empress Dowager was driven to such a desperate situation. Although she was filled with boundless anger, she was helpless.

On the contrary, she had some thoughts of backing down.

In terms of intelligence, she was indeed superior to all the barbarians.

However, she had absolutely no experience in leading troops into battle.

His political talent far surpassed his military talent.

If someone like that tries to use micro-management, they'll lose very quickly.

Just then, a soldier rushed in and hurriedly said, "The Yu traitors have already climbed onto the city wall!"

Samogi's heart trembled even more.

“If you cannot lead the army, I will temporarily take your place,” the king said. “Otherwise, we won’t even make it through the night.”

Samagi's superior political acumen made it clear to her that if she relinquished power at this point, the Sama family's career would essentially come to an end.

Even those who know nothing about military affairs know that it's easy to invite a god but difficult to send him away.

But if we don't hand it over...

"Empress Dowager, you're still wary of us. Do you really want to see us lose?"

"Our people are terrified by the killing of the envoy. If we don't unite our troops, they will all fall apart."

"When tens of thousands of people flee in a stampede, how many can survive?"

The remaining kings and generals continued their pursuit, leaving Shamogi all alone.

Left with no other choice, she could only grit her teeth and say, "King of Cars, the great responsibility of guarding the Northern Pass is entrusted to you. Don't let down the Hundred Alliances of Southern Yue!"

Shamoji's wisdom lay in the fact that, at this point, she did not continue to act out of spite or use the authority of the Southern Yue Kingdom to exert pressure.

Instead, they proposed the 'Nanyue Hundred Alliance'.

You are not fighting for me, you are fighting for us.

I was kicked out because I didn't perform well. If you don't perform well, the others can also put pressure on you.

Just like what was done to me today.

Whoever can lead everyone to survival is the true king of beasts!

"Empress Dowager."

The racing legend extended his hand, unusually addressing the other person by that prestigious title once again. Of course, politeness was always observed when asking for something.

Shamogi had no choice but to hand over the city's token to the other party, despite his reluctance.

After taking control of Beiguan, the leader of the alliance naturally became the King of Cars.

"Come on, brothers, fight like men!"

Having successfully forced Song Shi'an to abdicate, Che Wang led the tribal chiefs and generals to fight against Song Shi'an.

Only Samogi and a few of her trusted subordinates remained by her side.

"Your Majesty, will this King of Chariots make a move against us...?"

A guard standing next to Shamogi asked in a low voice.

Her two generals also looked at her nervously.

"Nonsense?" Samogi retorted coldly, "How can you not nip the problem in the bud?"

These words caused everyone to panic.

They all gripped their swords warily, fearing the sudden appearance of axemen...

After all, what Samoji said was absolutely right.

The power you gain through usurpation is ultimately illegitimate.

Even if the other party backs down, how can a king allow those risky factors to exist?
"If we surrender, we'll die. What's the panic? They won't make a move now."

Samogi glared at her subordinates, still demonstrating her remarkable adaptability.

She is just not as good as Song Shi'an, but not as good as anyone else.

The fact that Samogi was able to manipulate South Vietnamese politics to this extent and single-handedly instigate such a major war shows that he was no ordinary person.

In fact, according to her plan, as long as she could quickly get through to Qiu Juhuan, she would win.

The reason we lost was simply because the other side had a monster who was even more adept at manipulating people's minds!

What Samogi feared was not the siege, but Song Shi'an.

After silencing those people and gradually calming down, Samoji's eyes darkened, and he said, "I haven't lost everything yet."

.........

The siege lasted for two full days.

During this period, I logged on several times.

However, it is a pass that has been built for more than ten years and is guarded by 30,000 capable men. It will take time to overcome this tough obstacle.

Song Shi'an wasn't in a hurry at all.

On the second night, he and the Duke of Zhangping sat on the watchtower in the camp, enjoying the moonlight and chatting.

“The main flag on the city wall has been changed to that of Cheliwan,” the Duke of Zhangping said to him. “I know a little about this man. Although his tribe is small, with only 30,000 people, he has a good reputation among the kings because of his skill in battle and his repeated raids and invasions of the Central Plains.”

A young player who is very active in international competitions.

The various tribes of the Nanyue Kingdom can be roughly divided into four levels.

First, the suzerain state of Nanyue, which was Sun Tuo's territory, had a population of about 200,000, and also had many very loyal servant tribes.

Secondly, large tribes like the Qiuju family and the Shamo family, with a population of less than 100,000, are considered superpowers.

Third, there are medium-sized tribes like Cheliwan, with 30,000 to 50,000 people.

Fourth, there are various small tribes, ranging from several thousand to over ten thousand people.

"In other words, he wants to become the second Qiu Juzhu," Song Shi'an said.

“That’s right,” said the Duke of Zhangping.

Qiu Juzhu gained a large following and the power to challenge the suzerain state by challenging Sun Tuo's authority and promoting populism.

Shamoji also obtained the flag by killing Sun Tuo, issuing a decree to abandon Han rule.

Although in the end, Qiu Juzhu's younger brother, Qiu Juhuan, has become his good dog, and Shamoji also wants to be his bitch, it doesn't mean that their previous clamor was wrong.

In ancient times, there were also public opinion polls.

Regardless of whether you hate Dayu or not, and regardless of whether you want to fight against Song Shi'an, now that Sun Tuo is dead, Qiu Juhuan is crippled, and Sha Moji is scared out of his wits, would you seize this opportunity to stand out, rise to prominence, and become a notorious warlord in the Baiyue region?

That's definitely a gamble!

“If someone has this idea, and others follow it, then it means we haven’t convinced them,” Song Shi’an said. “Then our work is not yet complete.”

The Duke of Zhangping chuckled, looking at the energetic young man: "I never had such a good opportunity before, nor could I have received so much help to fight against Nanyue. But even if I had everything you have now, I wouldn't think of hitting every single person who wants to be the Wolf King with a hammer."

You are indeed very powerful.

I don't have your advantages.

Rationally speaking, this is a piece of land that you simply cannot conquer.

If you, Song Shi'an, were here in person, there would be no problem.

But you will eventually leave, and you won't waste your great talent here.

So this time you want to cure the disease directly, kill every rebel who comes out, and kill anyone who talks back to you.

But in this land of Baiyue, nearly a hundred chieftains and dozens of kings are emerging one after another. When will you be able to kill them all until they are all convinced?

"The Duke is right."

With his hands behind his back, Song Shi'an raised his head, looked at the bright moon in the sky, and said resolutely, "But I want to make sure that Nan Yue can't lift its head for twenty years in one battle."

.........

The siege lasted for seven days.

Both sides suffered significant losses.

However, Song Shi'an's army was larger and had higher combat skills. More importantly, they had catapults constantly suppressing the enemy, resulting in a casualty ratio of one to one.

There were nearly four or five thousand Baiyue people who were killed by falling rocks and crushed houses.

"Song Shi'an is going to empty out all the mountains in Nanyue!"

A military officer complained to the King of Chariots, who was sitting solemnly on the city wall.

The King of Chariots remained calm, but looking down at the Song Shi'an stronghold, with its bonfires burning everywhere, he sighed and said, "If the Yu people really want to attack us, we will perish."

Upon hearing this, the general immediately tensed up, leaned closer, and knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, do you mean to..."

We seized power from Shamoji under the pretext of leading the Hundred Alliances to fight against foreign invaders. Now are we just going to kneel down?

"Do you even deserve to be Song Shi'an's dog?" the car king retorted sarcastically. "Do you know how many people are ahead of us in line?"

"..." The general also realized what was happening and nodded. "Moreover, even though Qiu Juhuan was Song Shi'an's dog, he was still being used. I heard that less than 40% of his men are dead."

A T2-level force was directly reduced to T3, becoming just another ordinary force.

Moreover, the majority of them are young and middle-aged men.

That dog's life was truly tragic.

Even so, he is still irreplaceable by the King of Cars.

Therefore, maintaining this persona is crucial and cannot be shaken.

“Even if we can’t hold this place,” the King of Cars said with great clarity, “as long as we keep fighting under the banner of opposing Yu, at least half of the people will support us.”

It's impossible to become like Sun Tuo now.

But as a Qiujuzhu (a type of hermit), there is still a good chance.

"How long will we hold out here?" the general asked.

"The men I sent to guard the front lines are all from Shamogi." The King of Chariots slowly turned his head, grinning coldly. "Their men are almost all dead, so we can retreat now."

Your Majesty is awesome!
I have the utmost respect for you.

However, at that moment, the enemy troops in front of them suddenly became restless.

"Your Majesty, this is bad! The siege engine!"

The general quickly escorted the King of Cha into the bunker on the city wall.

A while later, a dozen or so catapults launched round stones into the city...

All the barbarians guarding the city simultaneously went on high alert.

However, it was discovered that there was no follow-up to the attack.

However, after these stones landed in the city, they also scattered letters.

A very small number of literate, uncivilized individuals discovered that all the letters contained the same sentence—

Sending the princess into the camp can delay the siege. (End of Chapter)