"Charge!!"
"Kill!"
After the order to charge was given, the vanguard of the Han army immediately launched an attack on Xiangcheng.
A large number of soldiers, fearless of death, rushed forward.
The so-called vanguard was composed of the soldiers at the very front of the charge, many of whom were death row inmates.
If they achieved merit on the battlefield, they might escape their death row status and achieve great deeds.
For them, this was akin to a rebirth.
Therefore, they fought desperately on the battlefield.
Seeing the frenzied charge of the vanguard, Lin Tian did not rush to act.
Instead, he waited for them to get closer and within range before giving the order to fire.
"Archers, prepare!"
"Release!"
As Lin Tian's order was given, hundreds of arrows immediately flew out.
Their aim was quite good, and though not every shot hit, dozens of men were struck.
Immediately after, the second batch of archers replaced the first, shooting their arrows.
Although this method of attack did not fire many arrows, it was continuous, leaving the Han vanguard no room to breathe.
Many vanguard soldiers had originally dodged the first volley of arrows and were close to the city walls of Xiangcheng.
But when the second volley arrived, they could not dodge in time and were shot dead on the spot.
The vanguard, which had been advancing with unstoppable momentum, immediately suffered a setback.
Fortunately, there were over a thousand of them, so this setback was still bearable.
Their vanguard officer quickly spoke.
"Everyone, do not be afraid. The enemy's arrows are not many. Pick up your shields and charge forward madly!"
"As long as you reach the city gate, all of you will be awarded great merit!"
The Han vanguard officer's words were naturally meant to boost the morale of his men.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, an arrow flew directly towards him.
"Captain, be careful!!"
A Han soldier shouted, and some rushed towards the vanguard officer to push him out of the way.
But Lin Tian's arrow was incredibly fast and swift, so much so that it sent chills down their spines.
"Screech!"
The sound of an arrow piercing bone was heard.
When everyone looked again, they saw that their vanguard officer had been shot through the throat by an arrow.
The half of the arrow that protruded told everyone that the archer who shot it was immensely powerful.
This caused chaos among them, and their offensive momentum slowed down.
Lin Tian, meanwhile, felt the bow in his hand.
This was a birthday gift from Uncle Gen to Lin Tian, and Uncle Gen had poured a lot of effort into this strong bow.
Every material used in it was incredibly rare and valuable.
Uncle Gen had prepared for this bow for several years.
Lin Tian did not know its exact range, but he could feel that this bow could withstand ten percent of his strength.
Unlike other bows, it would not snap when drawn.
Afterward, Lin Tian joined the archers, specifically targeting and shooting down the outstanding individuals among the Han army.
Such precise killings had a greater deterrent effect on the Han army.
The charge of the vanguard slowed down further and further, and it seemed they were about to stop their attack and retreat.
The commander of the Han army could not stand it any longer.
"What are the vanguard soldiers doing? The enemy only has about two hundred archers, and they dare not advance? What a bunch of cowards!"
"Pass down the order!"
"Archers, provide cover. The entire army advances!!"
"Understood!"
The Han commander did not want to delay any longer. He wanted a quick victory and to capture Xiangcheng swiftly.
After the vanguard's failure, he directly ordered his main army to launch a full assault.
He had already understood Lin Tian's defensive strategy and no longer had any reservations.
As the Han army launched its general offensive, it immediately put immense pressure on Lin Tian and his men.
The attack of two hundred archers was but a drop in the ocean.
Soon, these Han soldiers were less than fifteen zhang away from the city gate of Xiangcheng.
At this moment, Lin Tian slung his strong bow over his back and said:
"Descend the city and meet the enemy!!"
Everyone watched as Lin Tian leaped off the city wall and mounted his warhorse.
Wang Wu and the others quickly followed, also mounting their warhorses.
As for the other archers, they were not as swift.
But they quickly mounted their horses in the rear and followed behind the other cavalry.
"Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!"
The sound of battering the city gate continued to echo, and everyone's heartbeats quickened.
Although they were just new recruits on the battlefield, they understood that the moment of life and death had arrived.
Even Lin Tian softly said to Wang Wu:
"Stay close to me!"
This statement caused Wang Wu to involuntarily grip his sword tighter.
The next moment, they all felt as if the heavens had brightened.
The city gate of Xiangcheng in front of them had been blasted open by the Han army.
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
Everyone saw Lin Tian charge out at the forefront.
As he swung his sword, sword qi seemed to flash.
With a single strike, a row of enemies in front of him fell.
This caused Wang Wu and the others to pull on their reins, following closely behind Lin Tian.
Melee combat ensued, and the smell of blood spread.
Then, Wang Wu and the others followed Lin Tian and charged out.
There were more enemies outside, and they were even more ferocious.
However, they could not care about the number of enemies or how fierce they were.
They had only one thought in their minds: to stay close behind Lin Tian, fight alongside him, and not fall behind.
Lin Tian was well aware of the situation behind him.
Therefore, he did not charge forward as wildly as before but slowed his pace, fighting his way forward step by step.
Lin Tian, who was at the very front of the charge, undoubtedly bore the greatest pressure.
The densely packed enemies were like thick walls, or like the legendary mountains of knives and seas of fire.
Lin Tian had to push down those walls and cleave through those mountains of knives to advance, to prevent the new recruits from being surrounded and annihilated.
At the same time, he had to pay attention to the condition of the soldiers behind him.
This immense burden, Lin Tian carried alone.
Yet, even so, the Guan Zhong disciples behind him were continuously being depleted.
There were too many enemies, so many that many felt attacked from both front and back.
Sword shadows interweaved, like omens of death.
Wang Wu and the others could only fight, fighting with all their might.
As they fought, they no longer knew how to dodge, only how to attack, attack, attack!
Every single one of them was drenched in blood.
Some of it was the enemy's, and some was their own.
They fought until they were numb, their strength almost depleted, their swords swinging stiffly.
However, at this moment, a cold sword suddenly appeared behind Wang Wu, striking his back and knocking him to the ground.
"Wang Wu!"
This shout made Lin Tian's heart tighten.
When he turned back, he saw that Wang Wu had been knocked off his horse and was surrounded by a group of Han soldiers.
The others were in a similar situation, each surrounded.
He immediately turned back, slashing out several swords, killing a group of Han soldiers, and pulled Wang Wu up.
He brought Wang Wu to Li Tie Zhu and the others.
Afterward, Lin Tian and his group were completely surrounded.
This encirclement made Wang Wu's eyes well up with tears, filled with regret.
"Brother Tian, I'm sorry, I've become a burden to you!!"
Wang Wu cried out, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
At this moment, he was seriously injured and had almost no combat ability left.
The others were also severely wounded and trapped in a desperate situation.
Perhaps in less than fifteen minutes, this group of young men would all die in battle!
But even so, the others continued to fight, never stopping.
This was a desperate situation they had never experienced before, and it was their final defiance.
Lin Tian, mounted on his warhorse, gently patted Wang Wu's head and said:
"We, the people of Great Qin, are born stubborn. Even if we die on the battlefield, that is our destiny!"
"Don't you want to see me dance with my sword?"
"Today, I will dance my sword for you to see!"