After consulting with his commanders, the Prince of Shicheng Hua Tianxiong immediately took advantage of the night's cover to quietly approach Xiongnu City. Located just 15 kilometers from Han-Xiongnu City, the destination was within easy reach.
Xiongnu City was a fortress built by the East Xiongnu Empire in imitation of the Great Qin Empire. The Xiongnu were never particularly adept at siege warfare; they were far more skilled in mounted archery and hit-and-run hunting tactics.
When the Prince of Shicheng arrived at the base of the city walls, it was already midnight. Everything was silent, and due to the bitter cold, the Xiongnu officers and soldiers were huddled inside their tents, warming themselves by fires and sleeping.
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