: 5 against 1, the advantage is in my hands!

Ying Changqing believed that they were exceptionally strong, and that every soldier was invulnerable to swords and spears, but the new recruits lacked combat experience.

Upon hearing Ying Changqing's suggestion, Mei San Niang immediately knelt on one knee, cupped her hands, and said, "Your Highness, your status is noble."

"What if an accident happens?"

"Moreover, the Xiongnu cavalry are fierce, and in battle between the two armies, even martial arts masters cannot turn the tide of the battle."

"Please allow me to lead the army into battle, Your Highness. You only need to command from the rear."

Li Wu quickly walked to Ying Changqing's side, grabbed his arm, and looked at him with worry in her eyes.

"Your Highness, you are well-versed in military strategy, so you should know that martial arts masters are suppressed on the battlefield."

"No matter how strong an individual is, they cannot decide the outcome of a battle. You should follow Commander Mei's instructions and command from the rear."

Mei San Niang and Li Wu knew that Ying Changqing was powerful, but they did not know that he had reached the state of oneness with heaven and man.

The state of harmony between heaven and man allowed Ying Changqing to freely pass through the military formation's confinement without any hindrance.

They believed that even a celestial being could not change the course of a battle amidst a vast army.

Therefore, they were worried about Ying Changqing's safety and did not want him to risk his life by charging into battle.

"The flag represents the spirit of the army and is a guide in the darkness."

"It is more important than life itself; people can be sacrificed, but the flag must not fall."

"Since I demand loyalty from my soldiers, I must lead by example."

"I will become the soul of the Blood Dragon Knights!"

After saying that, Ying Changqing pushed Li Wu away.

"My decision is not changing, please don't try to persuade me anymore."

Ying Changqing's attitude was resolute, so Mei Sanniang could only bow and say, "This humble general, Mei Sanniang, obeys!"

Li Wu looked at Ying Changqing, her eyes still filled with worry, but she did not stop him again.

Mei San Niang brought over a set of dark black armor, with golden dragon patterns carved on it.

Li Wu immediately stepped forward.

"Your Highness, I will don your armor."

"it is good."

Ying Changqing nodded and opened his arms.

Li Wu silently draped the custom-made golden dragon armor over his shoulders.

Before donning his armor, Ying Changqing wore a long black robe, looking like a gentle prince.

Now that he's wearing armor, his demeanor has completely changed.

He transformed into a dignified and fierce young general.

Mei San Niang stared at Ying Changqing, stunned, and blushed.

Ying Changqing clenched his fist, feeling the weight of the armor, and turned to Mei San Niang: "San Niang, come with me to war!"

"Li Wu, you go back to the city through the tunnel. You must appease the people in the city and not let them be afraid."

"Immediately dispatch all remaining soldiers to defend the city; the defense outside the city will be the responsibility of me and Third Sister."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Li Wu nodded and immediately turned to leave, carrying out Ying Changqing's orders.

But Mei San Niang, who is usually quick to act, is now staring blankly at Ying Changqing, without making a move.

"Third Sister, Third Sister... Mei Third Sister!"

Ying Changqing called out three times before Mei San Niang reacted and hurriedly lowered her head.

"Your Highness, please forgive me, I just now..."

Mei San Niang suddenly couldn't continue speaking.

She couldn't admit that she had been distracted by the sight of Ying Changqing, the young general, looking so dashing.

Mei San Niang aspired to become a female general whose name would be remembered in history from a young age.

Therefore, he has always looked down on those elegant princes, including Ying Changqing in the past.

But things are different now. Ying Changqing, dressed in black armor, amazed Mei San Niang.

No one could match the imposing presence of the Prince of Qin.

Ying Changqing did not take Mei San Niang's apology to heart.

On the training ground, five hundred Blood Dragon Riders were ready to depart.

"We must win this battle; we will never retreat!"

Ying Changqing shouted.

The soldiers followed him as he rushed out of the valley.

Inside Yaoguang City, Nangong Pushe, the Ehuang and Nüying sisters, Wei Qianqian, all the soldiers guarding the city, and some civilians all climbed onto the city wall to watch.

They looked at the Xiongnu army surrounding Yaoguang City with eyes full of hatred.

Wei Qianqian frowned.

She didn't understand why the Xiongnu only besieged the city and didn't attack, and even let the crops outside the city ripen.

This puzzled her.

The Xiongnu invaded the borders of the Qin Dynasty in the autumn in order to seize winter provisions and ensure that their tribes could survive the harsh winter.

In the past, the Xiongnu people were small groups of itinerant bandits, and their numbers were very small.

This time they gathered nearly 10,000 men, making them a powerful army on the grasslands.

It's strange that they didn't seize the grain outside the city, but instead besieged Yaoguang City.

Wei Qianqian's words silenced Nangong Pushe and the Ehuang and Nüying sisters.

The day after they entered the city, the Xiongnu cavalry surrounded it.

These cavalrymen were clearly not there to rob, so their target was Ying Changqing.

Wei Qianqian also realized this, and she was very anxious.

"My husband and Sister Liwu are still outside the city. I wonder if they know about the Xiongnu siege."

"If you return to the city without this message, you will surely die."

Nangong Pushe and the Ehuang and Nüying sisters both looked troubled after hearing this.

If they were inside the city and defended against the city walls, these 10,000 Xiongnu cavalry would not have been able to break through.

Siege warfare requires siege equipment, but the Xiongnu did not have tools such as siege ladders.

There's no time to build something on the spot, because the reinforcements from Shangjun won't give them any time.

These people are not worth worrying about.

But it's different outside the city; there's nowhere to defend.

If the prince hadn't known this and had been surrounded by the Xiongnu, his life would certainly have been in danger.

Thinking of this, Nangong Pushe immediately set off to inform Ying Changqing.

There are so many Xiongnu people outside the city; they will never let her leave. This mission is extremely dangerous.

Nangong Pushe did not hesitate at all.

"You must defend the city. I will inform the prince to go to Shangjun immediately to fetch reinforcements. Under no circumstances should you return to the city."

Upon hearing Nangong Pushe's order, Ehuang and Nüying immediately stopped her.

"Miss Nangong, your swordsmanship is powerful, but it's not very effective in military formations."

"It would be more suitable for my sister and me to go."

"Our Yin-Yang magic is very strong. Even if we are surrounded by the enemy, they cannot harm us."

"Moreover, our magic can kill enemies over a large area, making it more destructive."

"No, I'm fast and the strongest."

"Your Yin-Yang magic can counter the Xiongnu's siege tactics, so I'll go instead."

The three women refused to give in to each other and insisted on going to inform Ying Changqing themselves.

Just then, Li Wu's voice came from not far away.

"Don't worry, everyone. His Highness already knows about the Xiongnu invasion."

Nangong Pushe, Ehuang Nüying, and Wei Qianqian were all surprised to see Li Wu suddenly appear.

Not long ago, the soldiers guarding the city said that Lord Li Wu and Prince Ying Changqing left the city together early in the morning and have not returned yet.

It's strange that Li Wu has suddenly appeared in the city.

Everyone quickly stopped asking why Li Wu had returned and instead surrounded her, asking, "Miss Li Wu, where is the Prince? Is he in danger?"

"Sister Liwu, you're back! Where is Madam?"

Li Wu gently patted Wei Qianqian's head and said, "There are five hundred elite soldiers in Yaoguang Mountain. They are very strong and are the last hope of our Yaoguang City."

"The prince has already joined up with that army and is preparing to leave the city to fight the Xiongnu. We just need to wait for the right opportunity."

"When the prince gains the upper hand, we'll open the city gates and send out all our forces to attack the Xiongnu from both the front and rear. We'll definitely defeat them completely!"

After hearing Li Wu's words, everyone felt relieved.

With the prince's intelligence and wisdom, he will never be in a deadly situation.

With the military protecting them, they could rest assured.

Despite this, the women were still worried.

The troops in Yaoguang Mountain numbered only five hundred.

Li Wu said they were elite troops with strong combat capabilities, but they had never seen the strength of this army before, so they were still worried about Ying Changqing.

There are 10,000 Xiongnu cavalry outside the city!

Five hundred to ten thousand, a huge disparity.