In the early morning, a green falcon flew high in the sky. Its shadow, as small as a black dot, flew over the snow-covered peaks and canyons, and then flew over a flat land covered with white yak-tail military flags and military tents. Finally, it flew into the besieged city, circled in the sky for a while, and swooped down towards an arrow tower on the high ground.
Qingtou caught the falcon, untied a bamboo tube as small as a finger tied to the eagle's claws, poured out a small note inside, and rushed downstairs quickly, running towards a nearby felt tent.
Outside the tent, seven or eight major generals from Yuanzhou, He Jin who later joined with the old members of the Shenhu Army, Chen Shao, Gu Twelve and others were all there. Some of them sat on the spot, while others stood aside. No one spoke, and the atmosphere was solemn.
Just a moment ago, they suddenly received a summons and gathered together, waiting for the commander to show up. Seeing Qingtou rushing from the direction of the arrow tower, Chen Shao, who was closest to him, immediately rushed over to meet him.
Qingtou hurriedly handed over the note he had just received.
The news came from scouts who were outside the city before the siege and were specifically assigned to gather information.
As expected, the scouts' report confirmed the speculation based on the enemy's movements observed from the heights. They were eager to recapture Dache City and open up the food supply route. After several unsuccessful sieges and being blocked for nearly two months, there were signs that troops from Zhongdu were being dispatched to the south to provide support, and they were expected to arrive in a few days.
When the siege force increases again, the defenders in the city will surely face another difficult and bloody battle.
However, there was still no sign of the court deploying troops in the rear.
"Next time! Next time it will definitely be good news!" Qingtou clenched his fist and shouted loudly to everyone.
No one answered him. Everyone's eyes were on the tent door.
We have been besieged for almost two months. Although we have not encountered a snowstorm like before, the weather is getting colder and colder. It snowed again yesterday and stopped in the second half of last night. This morning, the snow on the ground and on the hills is even higher. Before the snow melts in the spring of next year, it is impossible for people and supplies to come from Wonju in the east. The current situation of supplies in the city is becoming more and more serious.
This small town was originally used as a transit point. There were not many food and horse feed reserves in the city. After consumption, they had already begun to run short. Soldiers could only get one cake a day. This was the minimum amount of food that could barely maintain physical strength in such severe cold weather. And this amount of food was only left for less than five or six days.
Not only that, the severe cold weather is also a big enemy for the defenders. People are freezing to death every day. Just now, it was reported that dozens of people froze to death last night.
All the generals present knew very well that if they continued to be trapped like this, even if they could withstand the upcoming new crazy attack, when the last food was exhausted, death would be inevitable for everyone.
Accompanied by the sound of boots, Yuanzhou Governor Dong Gongfu, who was discussing matters with Pei Xiaoyuan in the tent, reappeared behind the tent door.
Everyone gathered around immediately.
"Governor Dong, I just received news that the troops outside are increasing! We can't count on the support from the court, we can't just sit and wait like this!"
"Right! While the main force is still here, we might as well charge out!"
"I agree!"
"I agree too!"