The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day

Chapter 1409: Chapter 808: Slaughter and Escape (Part 3)

"Yes!"

All the commanders had no choice but to follow the order.

Iron Cavalry Army.

After seven days of battle, only just over 2,000 soldiers remained.

Given the current situation, holding out for three more days shouldn’t be a problem.

The biggest fear was the Tatars suddenly pulling another dirty trick.

There’s also the fear that the Great General won’t arrive within three days.

If they don’t arrive within three days, the soldiers’ morale will immediately dissipate.

The army will soon become defeated and utterly routed.

Xie Qianyun sat on a mound of sand. In such intense warfare, it’s hard for her to relax.

She worries the Iron Cavalry Army won’t withstand the attack.

She also worries about her mother, who might risk everything beyond her abilities to avoid delaying their support.

"Why aren’t you resting?" A familiar voice suddenly sounded behind her.

Xie Qianyun turned her gaze to look at Wu Huahao.

Wu Huahao had suffered a slight injury, which was bandaged by the military doctor, nothing serious.

He sat down beside Xie Qianyun, gazing at the boundless desert like her, watching the exhausted soldiers falling asleep scattered around, and the dense corpses lying across the desert grounds.

Every war is inhumane.

"I can’t sleep." Xie Qianyun sighed.

"Don’t worry, the Great General will definitely come to support us," Wu Huahao comforted, "We will surely triumph."

"Hmm." Xie Qianyun nodded.

She wasn’t actually worried about her mother not arriving on time; she was more concerned about her mother’s health and safety.

The Emperor and she are both here.

Even if her mother has to risk her life, she will come on time.

"Wu Huahao, when do you think there will be no more wars?" Xie Qianyun suddenly asked.

Wu Huahao shook his head, "Your Majesty, I don’t know. That’s a profound question, one I seldom ponder. For me, I only wish to fight well in every battle and pledge to protect Daxuan to the death!"

"I suddenly feel that you indeed are more suited to be the Great General than me!" Xie Qianyun murmured, "You are more resolute than I am."

"Finally, the Empress acknowledges me." Wu Huahao was very pleased.

Xie Qianyun truly admired Wu Huahao, who could still smile at such a critical juncture.

"Go and rest. If nothing unexpected happens, the Tatars will deploy again tomorrow," Xie Qianyun said.

"Alright, Your Majesty, you should rest early too."

"Hmm."

Wu Huahao left first.

After leaving, he still couldn’t help but look back at Xie Qianyun.

Xie Qianyun was only sixteen years old this year; her frame was small.

Sitting there alone, she suddenly seemed so small, small enough to need protection.

His throat moved.

He turned and left with large strides.

It seems he’s not suitable for romance.

He used to like Youyou as a child, but Youyou felt indifferent to him and married off to Beiyuan Country.

For a long time, he accepted fate, moved on from the shadow of losing Youyou, and developed feelings for Xie Qianyun.

But then Xie Qianyun went back to being Empress.

He figured he was destined to live a life alone.

...

The next day.

Sure enough, the Tatars deployed again.

But clearly, even after a day of rest, the Tatars’ morale remained low.

Still, in the onslaught of the Iron Cavalry Army, they were defeated and scattered.

However, the Tatars showed no intention of retreating, even though they suffered numerous casualties, they kept coming relentlessly.

At this rate, the Iron Cavalry Army’s stamina will be depleted.

Thankfully, the Iron Cavalry Army had faith in their hearts.

Two days left.

They just need to hold out for two more days, and then the Great General’s main forces will come to support them, and they will achieve a sweeping victory!

With such a belief.

The Iron Cavalry Army continued to be unstoppable.

Another day and night of fighting passed.

On the ninth day after noon.

The Tatar army suddenly increased in number, with thousands of troops and horses surging forth.

Watching the endless army swarm in.

Finally making the thousand remaining Iron Cavalry Army soldiers feel despair.

Instead of awaiting the Great General’s support, even more Tatar troops arrived.

"Qianyun, it’s not working! We can’t hold them off anymore!" Wu Huahao quickly said, "We’ve been fighting for a full nine days; the Tatars suddenly gained new strength, and in combat ability, we’re no longer their match, not to mention they simply have too many people. Soon we’ll be completely destroyed!"

"Alright, be prepared to retreat at any moment. I’m going immediately to see the Emperor!"

Of course, Xie Qianyun knew the current situation.

She swiftly headed to the location of Xiao Luming to urgently report the situation.

Xiao Luming’s face remained grim.

The last day.

It was only the last day, yet unexpectedly, the Tatars’ reinforcements arrived first.

In an instant, Xiao Luming realized that the military forces returning to support the Oasis area must have returned along the same route; the Tatars had completely abandoned the Oasis. Their current goal was to annihilate the Iron Cavalry Army. Once the Iron Cavalry Army was destroyed, the Tatars would immediately rush to their base to defend.