Chapter 1541: The schemes of the Yan Kingdom, the choices of the Xiongnu!

"Prefect, these Xiongnu have come prepared, even bringing siege equipment. We cannot stay any longer, otherwise everything will be over!"

"Yes, Prefect, your status is noble; you must not fall into the hands of the Xiongnu!"

"Prefect, retreat quickly! We will cover you; you must break out of the encirclement!"

"Prefect, I, Zhao Guangyi, am an expert in raising donkeys. Warhorses are a big problem for escaping due to endurance; in critical moments, donkeys are better. If you ride my 'Ferrari-donkey', traveling hundreds of li in a day is no problem at all, and the Xiongnu will definitely not be able to catch up!"

On the city wall.

The guards spoke up one after another, trying to persuade him with earnest words.

They loved Gao Linyuan from the bottom of their hearts. With the Xiongnu's formation, Yuyang City's gates were not unbreakable, and its fall was a foregone conclusion.

They hoped Gao Linyuan would escape quickly!

Gao Linyuan swept his gaze over the crowd, and with just one sentence, he made them all fall silent.

He drew the large saber at his waist and said faintly, "The Dingguo Duke's Mansion only has heroic souls who die in battle, not cowards who live in disgrace!"

"I, Gao Linyuan, would rather die standing than live kneeling!"

"Pass my military order: hold the line to the death!"

Gao Linyuan waved his large hand, put on his armor, held his large saber, and personally sat in command on the city wall.

The casual and lazy look on his face completely vanished, replaced by a murderous intent and vigorous fighting spirit from the depths of his bones.

If he took his personal guards and broke out immediately, there would indeed be a glimmer of hope, but what about the people?

If he left, tens of thousands of people would have no hope left and would all become souls under the Xiongnu's blades. The Xiongnu would enter Yuyang Commandery without obstruction, and the people of the entire commandery would suffer from the looting of the Xiongnu cavalry!

But if they held the line to the death, there was still a slim glimmer of hope.

What if?

At the very least, the other cities in the entire Yuyang Commandery would have more time to react...

"In the soil behind us lie the bones of your ancestors and the blood of your fathers and brothers. Behind us is your home, and there are things you would risk your lives to protect—"

Gao Linyuan suddenly raised his saber and said loudly, "If we let the Hu horses take a single step forward today, what face will we have to see our ancestors and the heroic souls of Da Qian?"

His words greatly boosted the morale of the Yuyang soldiers!

"Fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death!"

On the walls of Yuyang City, the fighting spirit was soaring.

Batier looked indifferent and said with disdain, "A mantis trying to stop a chariot, ridiculous!"

"Kill them!"

"The first to climb the wall will be granted the title of Thousand-Household!"

Following Batier's order, the Xiongnu soldiers also went crazy and charged toward Yuyang City.

Gao Linyuan stood atop the city wall, his eyes murderous. He could almost clearly see the sharp sabers and blood-red eyes of these Xiongnu soldiers.

"Damn it, why are there so many of them!"

Gao Linyuan's face was gloomy. "Someone, bring the feces, boiled and unboiled, and greet them fiercely."

Splash!

For a moment, it was like a golden waterfall falling from the city wall, carrying heat and the original scent.

"Ah!"

"Damn Da Qian people, they actually use feces to defend the city!"

"I'm going to stink to death!"

"So hot, my eyes!"

"I'm truly impressed, this original flavor got into my mouth. Who the hell ate enoki mushrooms? So chewy?"

"I'm furious! Kill them!"

Ever since the Defense of Changan, the technique of defending the city with feces had spread. Therefore, although Gao Linyuan caught the Xiongnu off guard, the Xiongnu soon had a way to deal with it.

They held shields high above their heads and began to climb the city wall.

Helian Cha stared at Yuyang City from afar, his expression cold.

"Stubborn resistance. Even the means of defending the city are related to that Living Yama. Simply damnable!"

"All forces, press forward!"

Helian Cha gave the cold order.

Soon.

Yuyang City was breached by the Xiongnu army.

Gao Linyuan led his personal guards and retreated into the city.

But they were soon surrounded by the Xiongnu who had chased them down. Gao Linyuan held a machete and hacked down three Xiongnu, but he himself was severely wounded and captured alive.

"Report!"

"Great Khan, after the city was breached, this person tried to commit suicide when he was about to be captured alive, but he was shot through the arm by our divine archer. However, seeing his personal guards fighting to the death to protect him, he should be a big fish!"

Soon.

Gao Linyuan, unconscious, was brought before Helian Cha.

"Since he wants to die, then let him die!"

Helian Cha was indifferent and gave the order.

If it were in the past, after the Xiongnu entered Da Qian, according to the custom of siege warfare, they would first find out who the master of the city was and where he was.

Once a big fish was captured alive, it could be used as a bargaining chip to exchange for money with Da Qian.

But now, that was no longer necessary.

So Helian Cha directly ordered him to be beheaded!

"Father, spare his life!"

"This person is the Living Yama's second uncle, not an ordinary person!" Batier hurried over and said loudly.

When Batier learned the news, he was stunned.

The Yuyang Prefect was Gao Linyuan, Gao Yang's own second uncle!

"What?"

Helian Cha's pupils shrank upon hearing this.

He sat up straight, his eyes flickering.

He thought of the Yan Kingdom specifically naming them to attack Yuyang City, and it seemed... at this moment, he had the answer.

"Father, this damn Yan Kingdom hid a hand! They clearly knew this news long ago. I was wondering why they specifically named Yuyang City!"

Batier said.

Helian Cha understood everything in an instant.

"This Yan Kingdom wants us Xiongnu and Da Qian, and that Living Yama, to be locked in an endless struggle!"

"Father, what should we do?" Batier asked.

"What to do?"

"What else can we do? Should we serve this Gao Linyuan good food and drink and send him to the Living Yama's side?"

Helian Cha stood with his hands behind his back and said coldly, "The Living Yama raided my lair, captured my grandfather, and humiliated my Great Khatun. Can this blood feud not be avenged?"

"If the Yan Kingdom wants sincerity, then give them sincerity!"

"This move also happens to suit my wishes; it is just right to take revenge on that Living Yama!"

As Helian Cha had thought before, did the Xiongnu have a choice now?

"Splash him awake!"

Helian Cha gave the cold order.

Splash!

Soon.

A basin of ice-cold water was splashed on Gao Linyuan's face, waking him up.

As soon as he opened his eyes, the faces of Helian Cha and Batier came into view, which made a bad feeling flash in Gao Linyuan's heart.

"Falling into the hands of you Xiongnu, I, Huang Yang, admit defeat. Do whatever you want, kill or slice me." Gao Linyuan said quickly, wanting to disguise his identity.

Helian Cha smiled and said, "Prefect Gao, there is no need to disguise yourself before me."

"Tell me, if I kill you, cut off your head, put it in a box, just like the Living Yama previously packed his uncle's head, and send it to the Living Yama, what do you think the expression on the Living Yama's face will be?" ===== CHAPTER 1543 =====