Chapter 176: Barbarian Army
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Last night, Xiao Ming fell asleep as soon as he finished eating. All night, his dreams were filled with images of the bloody battle at Cangzhou City—the terrified eyes of slave soldiers, splattering blood, and the crimson mist rising from exploding fire jars.
Just half a year ago, he had been a shut-in researcher comfortably working in a lab. Now, he had to face the brutal reality of ancient warfare just to survive.
This was a hundred—no, a thousand—times more terrifying than witnessing a street fight. The sheer psychological pressure of seeing a dark mass of roaring enemies charging at you was overwhelming.
But he had to endure it. He had to get used to it. Because this might very well be his life from now on.
On the city walls, the supplies consumed yesterday had been replenished. The rookie soldiers, who had never experienced war before, seemed to have matured overnight. Yesterday’s victory taught them that as long as they stood united, the barbarians weren’t so fearsome.
“Your Highness, I doubt the barbarians will attack again in the next couple of days,” Niu Ben said, peering through a monocular telescope at the enemy camp.
Xiao Ming was also observing. Campfires still burned in the barbarian encampment, where slaves scurried about, forced to rebuild siege ladders and other equipment. Meanwhile, the barbarians roasted cattle and sheep over the fires, the rich aroma making many soldiers swallow their saliva.
“Don’t drool. Once we win, I’ll make sure you all eat meat too!” Xiao Ming said to the soldiers.
The men burst into laughter.
Niu Ben grinned. “His Highness is right. All these years, the barbarians have been stealing from us. After we win, we’ll raid their cattle and sheep—let you eat until you’re sick of it!”
“Better yet, I’ll lead the cavalry out and bring back barbarian wives for you!” Lu Fei chimed in crudely, having appeared out of nowhere.