freenovelworld Chapter 230 Good Brothers
Chapter 230 Good Brothers
After a night of forced march, the sun was hanging obliquely in the east, appearing and disappearing in the thick clouds, covering half of the already little warmth.
Luo Li's toes were frozen and hurt like a cat bite, her whole body was sore, and her thighs were burning. Maybe the skin was rubbed off? She hid her whole body in the arms of Qin Wang Zhao Defang, hugged by his right arm and covered with a soft fur cloak. As the horse's back bumped, she felt drowsy.
"Report! ... Your Majesty, the 3,000 Liao troops from Wuzhou are still 30 miles away."
: "Dismount and have a rest, wait and see." The magnetic and pleasant voice of Qin Wang Zhao Defang also became a little hoarse.
Without time to cook, the soldiers took out the warm water bags and bread in their arms and used the water at body temperature to feed the dry and hard bread.
Luo Li had finished the instant noodles and canned food he brought, and was about to finish the dry and hard bread. Without food, the King of Qin did not allow the people to be robbed, so Luo Li wanted to see how he would solve the problem of food and clothing for these four thousand people.
"Yan Zhao, you stay here. I will lead the Moyun Cavalry to walk another six miles to ambush in this valley. Once the Liao army gets into the trap, we will attack from both sides." Qin Wang Zhao Defang pointed to the map and told Yang Yanzhao the action plan, "Pay attention, keep two or three hundred Han soldiers and don't kill them. I will let them take us to Wuzhou City for dinner and drinks."
Luo Li immediately perked up and looked at Wuzhou City on the map with great interest. Let the Liao army take him to Wuzhou City for a meal and a drink? Zhao Defang was going to have bad intentions again.
Luo Li reluctantly swallowed a few mouthfuls of bread and water. Although she was still hungry and cold, she didn't want to swallow the cold water and hard bread anymore when she thought of the hot meals and wine in Wuzhou City. She believed that Zhao Defang would definitely do what he said.
Two thousand elite Moyun cavalrymen were ready to go. King Qin held Luo Li by the waist and flew her onto Dahei's horse, galloping towards a valley in the west.
"Your Highness, the Liao army's scout team has passed by, and the main force is still ten miles away." Yun Yi reported to the King of Qin after jumping down from the top of the mountain.
King Qin nodded and ordered, "Yun Yi, take your shadow guards to catch up with this scout team and destroy them."
"Yes, sir!" Yun Yi took the order and waved his hand. Six shadow guards followed him and flew away using their lightness skills.
About two incense sticks later, the sound of horse hooves could be heard on the road not far from the valley, and the Liao army had arrived. The Moyun Cavalry elite soldiers on horseback were as motionless as black stone statues, quietly waiting for the order to attack.
Hearing the sound of horse hooves gradually fading away, a shadow guard who was lying on the top of the hill looking out turned around and waved the small flag in his hand.
Qin Wang Zhao Defang's expression became serious, "Send troops!"
At the sound of a military order, two thousand elite Moyun cavalrymen controlled their horses and started slowly. The sound of hooves became faster and faster, and their speed increased.
These 3,000 Liao troops were just a bunch of lean meat. King Qin Zhao Defang did not lead the charge, but stayed behind with his sweetheart to watch the battle.
When the elite Moyun cavalry rushed onto the road, there were shouts of killing coming from the front! Yang Yanzhao, who was waiting for the opportunity, had already engaged the Liao army.
Wu Xing, deputy commander of the Mo Yun Cavalry, waved a hand signal, and the elite Mo Yun Cavalry soldiers, who were arranged in teams of four, dispersed to both sides of the road while galloping, turning the vertical formation into a horizontal formation, blocking the retreat route of the defeated Liao army.
The Liao army appeared in sight, fleeing in panic, but they never expected that when they dodged the killing gods in front of them and turned back, another team of killing gods had spread a big net waiting for them.
The outcome of the battle was no surprise, it was as easy as hunting, two thousand Khitan troops were completely wiped out, but the number of captured Han troops was a bit too many, the planned two or three hundred turned into more than six hundred.
The King of Qin looked at the Han army deputy general kneeling on the ground and asked calmly, "Do you want to live?"
The Han army deputy general, whose face turned pale and was terrified, raised his head suddenly with a hint of surprise in his eyes as if he heard the sound of heaven.
"Want to live!"
Seeing the King of Qin smiling without saying anything, the deputy general of the Han army swallowed hard and begged for his life: "General, I want to live! I have a crying baby and an 80-year-old mother. I can't die! Please, General, spare my life!"
Everyone around burst into laughter. Even the Prince of Qin Zhao Defang couldn't help laughing, with the corners of his lips curled up.
Luo Li, who had already guessed what Zhao Defang was up to, laughed and chimed in, "This guy is really a freak. He has a crying baby and an 80-year-old mother. Zhao Defang, since he's so interesting, please give him some advice on how to survive!"
Zhao Defang? The Song Dynasty's God of War, the King of Qin Zhao Defang?
The deputy general of the Han army already knew the identity of the young general who was in charge of his life and death. He ignored the shame of being ridiculed and begged desperately: "Your Highness, Prince Qin, please show me a way out. As long as I can survive, I will do whatever you tell me to do!"
Qin Wang Zhao Defang nodded, "Well, if you want to survive, it's easy, then take us to Wuzhou for lunch!"
The Han army deputy general was stunned! Then he thought of something, hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement, "Let His Majesty the King of Qin drive you!"
The King of Qin gave a calm order, "Yun Yi, select two hundred men, put on Liao army armor and horses, and follow him to Wuzhou to seize the city gate. I will lead the army soon."
"Yes, sir!" Yun Yi's voice was filled with excitement.
Ever since the Song army captured Yun, Ying, Huan and Shuo prefectures with great force, the defenders in the other prefectures in the front have been in a panic and have stepped up their vigilance, fearing that the Song army would appear before their eyes in the blink of an eye. Even in broad daylight, the city gates were kept closed, and they dared not relax at all.
Although the offensive and defensive momentum of the two armies has reversed, Wuzhou City is still following the military order to close the city gates. Following the order of Grand Marshal Yelu Xizhen, the commander-in-chief led two thousand elite Khitan troops and one thousand Han troops to gather in Weizhou, leaving only one thousand Han troops in the city.
The deputy general of the Han army who stayed behind in Wuzhou City was named Wang Xiaosen. He did not have to go to the front line to fight for his life. He lived a comfortable and happy life in the safe rear. When he hugged his concubine last night, he woke up with a smile in his dream.
I was a little too romantic last night, and my waist was still sore when I patrolled the city today. Wang Xiaosen stood lazily on the battlement above the city gate, squinting at the sun that had moved to the south.
My stomach growled twice, I was a little hungry. I drank too much last night, and I had no appetite this morning, so I only had half a bowl of porridge. Thinking that the cook at home should be busy in the kitchen making delicious dishes, I felt even hungrier, so I called it a day and went home to eat!
Wang Xiaosen was just about to turn around and walk down the city wall when he heard the sound of horse hooves in the distant sky, and the dust that was stirred up filled the air.
My heart sank suddenly! After a start, my body straightened up, and my lazy eyes turned sharp.
After seeing that the team that appeared in his sight had only more than 200 people, his tense nerves relaxed immediately. After seeing the armor worn by the team, he was left with only curiosity.
The team galloped directly to the bottom of the city gate, and the leading general raised his head and shouted: "Wang Xiaosen, I am here to escort the grain and grass on the orders of the general. Please open the city gate and let me in."
Wang Xiaosen lay on the wall and laughed and cursed: "Li Heng, didn't you follow the general to Weizhou? Why did you run back halfway? Have you been bewitched by your concubines and can't move your feet anymore?"
Li Heng also laughed and scolded: "You got a good job, staying in Wuzhou City to eat, drink and have fun. I almost broke my legs these two days, and you are still watching the joke.
Enough of the small talk, let's get back to the point. On the way, the general received an order from Marshal Yelu Xiezhen to transport all the food and grass in Wuzhou City to Weizhou City.
The general ordered me to bring people back to escort the grain and grass. Wang Xiaosen, open the city gate for me quickly."
Wang Xiaosen and Li Heng had always had a good relationship, so he did not suspect anything at the moment. He just laughed and scolded the boy, saying that he was a unlucky guy with a hard-working life, and ordered his soldiers to open the city gate.
Seeing this dusty team entering the city gate, Wang Xiaosen turned around and walked towards the city wall to go home for dinner.
A burst of screams and the sound of weapons clashing came from below. Wang Xiaosen was startled, and then he flew into a rage! "Li Heng! How dare you, a bastard, rebel?" He drew his sword and rushed down with his personal soldiers.
Wang Xiaosen was furious and had just rushed halfway down the stone steps to the lower city when several nimble figures leaped in front of him. The swords in those people's hands were shining with cold light and exuding infinite murderous intent. The leader rushed towards Wang Xiaosen with a sword in his hand.
Wang Xiaosen raised his knife to block, and amid the sharp sound of weapons clashing, he felt his hand lighten, and a strong force pushed him back several steps. The steel knife in his hand was actually cut off by his opponent.
Wang Xiaosen's heart sank, and cold sweat broke out instantly. Where did such a kung fu master come from, and his weapon was a precious sword that could cut through iron like mud? ... My life is over!
"Don't kill him! He is my brother, please show mercy, Commander Yun!" Li Heng's anxious voice came from below.
The blade in Yun Yi's hand stopped at Wang Xiaosen's neck and he smiled, "You have a good brother. Your life is saved."
Wang Xiaosen, who closed his eyes and waited for death, sighed. This good brother was truly a loyal and righteous brother. He brought the Song army to the city and begged them to spare his life.
The commander was captured, and the soldiers defending the city, who had not yet reacted, no longer had the will to resist. They dropped their weapons, knelt down and surrendered.
Wang Xiaosen, who was in a complicated mood, was escorted past Li Heng and glared at this good brother who was a traitor! Li Heng smiled bitterly and followed silently behind.
The thunderous sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer. When the murderous black iron stream entered the city gate, Wang Xiaosen's heart was pounding, his scalp was numb, his thighs were trembling, and he silently shouted in his heart with tears of gratitude, "Good brother! Thank you for saving my life."