After saying that, Jiang Chen personally held a long sword, guarding the city wall where one of the cloud ladders was about to reach.

As these, like tarot cards, several prepared grappling hooks firmly secured to the wall, the solid wood gate opened with a bang. The Xiongnu warriors, who had been waiting, charged out howling, but before they could act, Jiang Chen kicked the person in the front directly down.

Hearing the screams of his comrades falling beside him, the remaining Xiongnu not only did not retreat but climbed even faster.

Jiang Chen, holding an axe, directly charged into the fray.

Seeing that they were only using rawhide cords to secure the ladders from below, Jiang Chen hacked away with his axe. The ladders, which had been firmly fixed, snapped instantly, and the Xiongnu soldiers who had been climbing the long ladder fell like strung-together candied hawthorns.

Realizing that Jiang Chen's actions were quite effective, everyone followed suit and completely chopped down these ladders, cutting off the Xiongnu's route for further reinforcements.

After ensuring that no more Xiongnu soldiers could climb up, Jiang Chen quickly ordered people to dismantle the wood above.

Now, this battle had completely evolved into a war of attrition. No matter what usable materials there were, they dared not waste them. A slight deviation could lead to a complete collapse of the previous defense due to the scarcity of something.

"Your Majesty, an urgent message, we can only hold out for a week at most. The first batch of reinforcements will arrive at Shimen Pass."

"The second batch will arrive in about ten days."

Hearing this news, Jiang Chen finally revealed a gratified smile. He had finally persevered to the end of this fierce battle.

Now, the only problem facing Jiang Chen and the others was how to hold on until the subsequent reinforcements arrived.

"Go and tell the whole city this news. We are now in dire need of information that can boost morale."

After saying that, Jiang Chen leaned wearily against the city wall and sat down halfway.

Perhaps because this news was like a ray of light tearing through the dark clouds, the heavy rain finally subsided somewhat.

Although the dark clouds had not yet dissipated, the visibility outside the city was no longer as blurred as it had been at first.

But when everyone saw the several catapults standing there again in the distance, Jiang Chen felt as if an invisible hand had grabbed his throat.

Having paid such a heavy price before, the destroyed catapults were like insignificant losses to the Xiongnu, and they had received ample supplies in just a few days.

Even if people were working overtime to repair the crossbows they used, they were still at an absolute disadvantage.

"Your Majesty, let me take some people for a raid. These catapults must not be left. Since my brother was able to cut a bloody path and destroy those things, I believe I can too."

Hearing someone plead again, Jiang Chen refused his request without even thinking about it.

If he really had to arrange for someone to rush out again...

Now, after the last raid, the Xiongnu obviously had a lot more defenses. The catapults were already surrounded by layers of guards.

If they were to charge forward fearlessly again this time, what they would get in return would only be complete annihilation and even higher morale for the enemy.

While Jiang Chen was calling a halt, Mei Pengfei was looking at several aggressive Xiongnu leaders with a helpless expression.

"I've already said that our materials are limited and we can't pull all the catapults up at once. You insisted on doing that, and now these few are completely unusable. You just put them there, seemingly forming a deterrent, but in time they will definitely realize that something is wrong."

Thinking of these people's almost brutish behavior, Mei Pengfei sighed helplessly. These catapults were the key to attacking Shimen Pass. Previously, he had planned to only place a few to lure out and wear down Jiang Chen's strength, but now he had directly buried all the machinery that could be used.

"It's all your fault for not reminding us to defend properly, which allowed Jiang Chen and the others to succeed in their raid. Now we'll just put these here. I don't believe Jiang Chen and the others can sit back and relax, completely ignoring this."

"As long as they send people out again, our warriors will definitely be able to kill them all."

Seeing their complacent appearance, Mei Pengfei snorted dismissively.

If everything was really as simple as they thought, then Jiang Chen would not be Jiang Chen.

Looking at the Xiongnu, whose morale was obviously a little scattered, Mei Pengfei was very anxious. If they couldn't capture Shimen Pass again, according to the timeline, reinforcements would probably arrive soon.

At that time, how could they afford to waste time with Jiang Chen?

"According to the information I have, a batch of Jiang Chen's reinforcements will arrive in seven days at most. If we can't capture Shimen Pass in these seven days, then all the people who died before will have died in vain."

"Since you think your decisions are very wise, I will no longer pay attention to everything that follows. As for the result, you can report to the Khan yourself. I can't command you good-for-nothings."

After saying that, Mei Pengfei rode away from the Xiongnu camp alone.

If these people had followed his designed plan step by step, Shimen Pass would probably already be their territory now.

But these people were too arrogant and conceited, completely burying his plan for a quick strike.

Not long after Mei Pengfei left, several strangely dressed scouts appeared on the road where Mei Pengfei had left.

"Really, Prince Jiang Zuo could have gone directly to Shimen Pass, but he had to make us detour through a small road. Where are we now?"

While complaining, they kept inquiring about the surrounding information. Now, those people whom Jiang Chen had previously planted under Prince Jiang Zuo's command were all brought to the battlefield by Prince Jiang Zuo in one go.

Under Prince Jiang Zuo's inexplicable thinking, they drew a large circle on the map and completed an unimaginable roundabout maneuver.

While they were still inquiring about the route for the next action, without Mei Pengfei's obstruction, all the remaining Xiongnu leaders directly gathered almost all of their manpower and prepared to continue attacking the city.

"Isn't that guy just bossing us around because the Khan appreciates him?"

"I will prove to the Khan that we are the real veterans, and all the victories will be written and created by us. That guy is just a treacherous villain who betrayed his master."