Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 1544: Fighting the Xiongnu Emperor

Upon receiving the message, Chu Chen was already lying on a rocking chair in the City Lord's Mansion.

He was very satisfied with today's result. To truly conquer a country, force alone is not enough; ideological education is also necessary.

So today he taught the silver shop owner, Manager Zhu, a lesson, and it worked quite well.

So he immediately wrote a letter and had it sent back to Dong Shilan, instructing him to send those who spent their days composing poems and writing novels to assimilate the Xiongnu people.

Two days later, Chu Chen continued his journey with the army. Half a month later, he lay down in the city lord's mansion of the next city.

They carried ample ammunition, and as for food supplies, the large amount of grain and money in the city lord's mansion after each city they passed was enough to sustain them until they reached the next city.

Therefore, there is absolutely no need to worry about supply issues.

Moreover, the 30,000 soldiers became more and more skilled and experienced as they fought.

Capturing the city is now as easy as drinking water, all because of the bombs Chu Chen gave them. All it takes is for a dozen or so people to charge down the iron plates, plant the bombs, and set them on fire. No city gate can withstand such a powerful explosion.

Once the city gates are opened, the vanguard will immediately use machine guns to clear out the resistance forces on the city walls.

When soldiers armed with submachine guns stormed into the city, it was a massacre for the enemy soldiers.

Just as Chu Chen and his companions were enjoying their time together, six hundred miles away, in the capital of the Xiongnu, the Xiongnu emperor Madha looked at the battle report in his hand with a solemn expression.

"Our great wolf clan couldn't even withstand the mere monkeys of the Song Kingdom. Can anyone tell me why?"

"Where are our spies in Song? Why aren't they reporting any intelligence to Song? Have they all betrayed us?"

"Also, who can capture a copy of the weapon described here?"

However, no matter how much he roared, the ministers below remained silent, and not one dared to speak.

Because they, like Madha, were completely clueless.

After a long silence, an elderly minister stood up: "Your Majesty, it's useless to say these things now. We should think of a solution as soon as possible. The Song army will arrive in the capital soon, and then..."

Madha frowned after listening: "Old Zhou is right. Old Zhou is originally from the State of Song. Tell me, how should we defend ourselves?"

After listening, Old Zhou stood up, looked at the assembled officials, and thought to himself, "It's my turn to shine now."

He then coughed softly and said, "Gentlemen, according to intelligence, the reason why the Song Kingdom has suddenly become powerful is that it possesses a weapon that is even more powerful than bows and arrows."

"This weapon not only has a long range, but is also very powerful."

"It seems undefendable, but have you all noticed that the intelligence mentioned an important point? That is, it cannot penetrate thick iron plates. If our soldiers all carry iron shields, this weapon might be able to break through."

The iron shields made everyone frown slightly upon hearing this, thinking to themselves, "You really dare to think that way. Where are you going to get so much iron? Do you think iron is like mud, something you can find anywhere?"

However, at this critical moment when the Xiongnu faced life or death, Madha had a different opinion after hearing the news.

Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that there is no better solution at this moment.

But he didn't speak, and instead waited for Old Zhou to continue.

"Gentlemen, our Xiongnu are known for their cavalry. Therefore, to protect the capital, we need a large number of cavalry. Cavalry is fast and has great killing power. I believe that with the addition of a large number of cavalry, the mere 30,000 men of the Song state are nothing to fear."

This time, Madha nodded. Although he was a little heartbroken, he had come this far, and it wasn't the time to be heartbroken.

"Alright, let's do as Elder Zhou says. Immediately forge iron shields, the more the better, and gather all the cavalry to meet the enemy."

Although the ministers felt that the matter was unreliable, none of them said anything.

This strategy was proposed by Elder Zhou, so even if they fail, it has nothing to do with them. Even His Majesty is shifting the blame to Elder Zhou, so what else can they say?

Before those divine soldiers from the Song Kingdom arrive, let's move our family property and people to a safe place.

The next day, soldiers from all over the capital were gathering at the city gate, and iron shops throughout the capital were working at full speed to produce iron shields.

Officials throughout the capital were packing up their gold and silver treasures, moving their families to the far north.

Finally, half a month later, Chu Chen's army arrived outside the capital of the Xiongnu.

Looking at the city wall, which was twenty meters high, Chu Chen frowned.

Indeed, without the aid of firearms, it would be wishful thinking for the Song Dynasty to defeat the Xiongnu with its current military strength.

Tang Yun also looked solemnly at the tall and sturdy city wall in front of him, and the dense cavalry outside the wall.

"Mr. Chu, the capital of the Xiongnu is not easy to attack."

"Moreover, they were well prepared and mobilized so many cavalry, clearly indicating that they were ready for a desperate fight."

Chu Chen nodded in agreement: "General Tang, the Xiongnu are already at their end. As long as we win this battle, the Xiongnu will be forever within the territory of the Song Dynasty."

"The opportunity to make a name for ourselves has arrived. Order the machine guns to prepare. If we take out their cavalry, we will take out their manpower. As for the city wall and the soldiers inside, they are nothing to fear."

"Very well, with you here, sir, what do the soldiers of Song have to fear!"

After saying that, Tang Yun turned around and went back to his command post. Half an hour later, more than ten commanders came out of Tang Yun's command post. Immediately afterwards, the entire Song Kingdom's 30,000-strong army was mobilized.

Hundreds of machine guns were arranged in a fan shape. Each machine gun was staffed with three people: a gunner, a transporter, and a sergeant who was responsible for loading ammunition.

Just as the atmosphere was tense, several fast horses emerged from the cavalry and came directly between the two groups of people.

"Zhou Cheng, the envoy of the Xiongnu, requests an audience with the general of the Song state!"

Chu Chen watched from inside the carriage, thinking that the Xiongnu probably knew they were no match for them and had sent someone to negotiate peace.

Unexpectedly, the next moment, Tang Yun raised his submachine gun, switched it to single-fire mode, and fired a shot at the soldier next to the envoy.

"Fuck you, Zhou Cheng! You still have the nerve to serve as an envoy of the Xiongnu? Have you forgotten your parents? You traitor and sellout, if you dare to take a single step closer, you'll die."

Zhou Cheng looked at the soldier lying on the ground, his heart pounding. He thought to himself, "At such a distance, he managed to kill the soldier next to him in one go. What if he had been aiming at me?"

"Tang Yun, in times of war, envoys are not to be killed. What are you doing?"

"Aren't you afraid that His Majesty will chop off your head for such behavior?"

Indeed, the saying "When two countries are at war, they do not kill envoys" stumped Tang Yun.