Having just stormed into the sleeping tent, the three assassins had already killed all the nearby attendants and maids. Now, with no one around, they discarded their swords, swiftly removed their leather armor, and took out several five-inch-long bamboo tubes from their waists.
These bamboo tubes were tightly bound to their bodies, slender and inconspicuous after piercing through the armor. Yiyan also discarded the copper hairpin, securely placing the seized items close to his body. Subsequently, he retrieved a bamboo tube from his waist and bound it together with those handed to him by the attendants.
A dozen or so tubes were bundled together. Inside these tubes were stored gunpowder. In theory, gunpowder was the highest classified material in Bing County and was strictly prohibited from being taken out of the provincial capital. However, when setting out for the campaign, the lord forcefully ordered him to bring a small amount. Apart from using it for signal arrows, it could also be employed for treating external injuries, often kept in the hands of military physicians.
Before heading to You County, Yiyan collected all the gunpowder. He tightly wrapped it in paper according to the known method and stuffed it into the bamboo tubes.
Killing Wang Jun was, of course, not enough. How to disrupt the main camp and turn these forty thousand troops into scattered sand was the key to this battle!
Yiyan took a step back and coldly commanded, “Ignite.”
Each of the three individuals held a butter torch, approaching the tent. Although the military tent was large and spacious, it was constructed with leather, blankets, and curtains, highly flammable materials. With a gentle lift, the exquisite and light silk brocade caught fire, emitting black smoke and flames.
Yiyan took a step forward, removing the long sword hanging from Wang Jun’s corpse. While everyone else had to disarm during the feast, Wang Jun did not. The sword he used was made of the finest refined steel, and under the blazing light, it reflected a radiant silver edge.
Casually discarding the gem-encrusted scabbard, Yiyan took a few steps back, inhaling deeply. “Get out of the way!”
The three individuals quickly retreated, finding cover for themselves. Yiyan waved his hand, throwing the bundled bamboo tubes into the flames.
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“Is the Grand General still in the tent?” How could the tragic incident in the command tent be hidden from others? Soon, the remaining few military commanders rushed to the front of the tent. One of the Xianbei men shouted loudly, “Why haven’t you rushed in?!”
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“The assassin is holding the Grand General hostage. I’m afraid…” the camp officer tried to explain, but the Xianbei man kicked him to the ground. “Charge in with me!”
One of the clerks who had just escaped from the tent and narrowly escaped death hysterically shouted, “Quick, send troops to kill all those soldiers from Bing County! They still have two thousand cavalry stationed in the camp…”
The scene was chaotic and terrifying, with countless voices blending, and nobody knew whose command to follow. At that moment, someone screamed, “Fire! Fire! The main tent is on fire!”
Thick smoke billowed from the top of the large tent. Someone had set a fire inside! The Xianbei commander angrily shouted, “Follow me to save the Grand General!”
Roaring, he didn’t stop, drawing his sword and charging toward the already burning main tent. Behind him, around a hundred soldiers also reacted, rushing forward!
The smell of blood still lingered inside the tent, and the scene was a mess, resembling a slaughterhouse. However, in the eyes of those soldiers, there were no corpses, only the blazing curtains and screens.
They had to rush in! They had to rescue the Grand General as quickly as possible!
Everyone’s eyes were bloodshot, reckless and fearless. However, just as they were about to plunge into the sea of flames, a thunderous explosion erupted!
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“Ah!!!” The Xianbei man at the forefront screamed in agony, falling to the ground.
His ears were buzzing, unable to hear any sound, and his eyes were pierced by flying debris, blood splattering. What was even more deadly was the fire. The loud noise ignited the flames, splattering around. His hair, beard, and clothes were all on fire, like a giant fireball, screaming, struggling, crashing around. The flames didn’t extinguish; instead, they burned more vigorously, spewing thick smoke, emitting a burnt odor, like a voracious beast attacking everything in the tent, dead or alive!
In an instant, chaos turned into a nightmare!
“It’s the signal!” Outside the tent, everyone was shocked and terrified. At this critical moment, in a distant camp, Liu Gong stood up.
Having just arrived at the main camp, delivering severed heads, he hadn’t even removed his armor. However, Liu Gong was not the only one still in armor. Beside him, two thousand cavalrymen were fully armed, each holding a weapon. It was already night, and the campfires in the main camp had just been lit. It was a time when soldiers should be resting, and noise was strictly forbidden.
They, however, were an exception.
The thunderous sound was precisely the agreed-upon signal for the troops to move out!
Forgetting all exhaustion, Liu Gong mounted his horse, shouting sternly, “Attack the central army! Escort the General out of the camp!”
No need for restraint or surveillance, his voice was loud, spreading throughout the darkened camp. With this military order, everyone mounted their horses. In the main camp, with forty thousand troops, the encampment was intricate and confusing, making it difficult to distinguish east from west. Yet, they didn’t need to discern because, in the darkness, there was a blaze shooting up into the sky!
There, that’s their target!
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He fiercely squeezed his knees into the horse’s sides, and the horse galloped forward, charging towards the enemy camp. Amidst cries, screams, and the splattering of fresh blood, the two thousand cavalry rushed towards the general’s tent!
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What was that just now? Wei Tong crouched on the ground, trembling uncontrollably. Why did the main tent suddenly explode like thunder? There were no falling stars in the sky, was it a prelude to an earthquake? Why did the rebellion occur in the central military camp… no, that wasn’t the most terrifying question. Why did the leader he brought back suddenly rebel, seize the Grand General, and set the camp on fire?
He had been deceived. Deceived by that cunning leader! Wei Tong shivered even more violently. Earlier, he hid in a corner and managed to escape the chaos, but even if he survived, what would happen next? What about the Grand General? Could he escape this raging inferno and thunder?
He should escape as soon as possible. Amidst the continuous wails around him, Wei Tong was so terrified that his legs wouldn’t straighten, and he could only crawl using both his hands and feet. Just as he crawled dozens of steps, bypassing the densely packed crowd in front of the tents, he suddenly widened his eyes. People were fighting, blades clashing, blood splattering everywhere. Countless bodies lay around, front, back, left, and right. The thick scent of blood mixed with the smell of burning filled the air. That was… the enemy…
He let out a meaningless cry. The sound did not attract reinforcements because countless people were screaming and crying in all directions. However, the sound did attract those who were desperately breaking through. Within the chaotic battle, figures moved in this direction.
Wei Tong widened his eyes in terror, trying to shut his mouth and escape quickly. But where would he find room to escape? A sword flashed through his vision, and his screams abruptly ceased.
“Keep up!” Yiyan’s steps did not pause as he circled the back of the main tent.
When they ignited the gunpowder, they cut through the tent and emerged from the side, encountering enemy soldiers. However, most of them were drawn away by the flames and thunder, and these few guards on the side couldn’t stop them. According to reason, Yiyan should have quickly escaped from the chaotic main tent, seizing the opportunity to break through. However, he did not leave but instead lingered, circling the main tent.
He was buying time. The more chaotic it was here, the harder it would be for the enemy to control the situation. Only when the overall command failed could they have a chance to escape. This was the enemy camp, the stronghold of a 40,000-strong army, and the advantages they possessed were scarce!
After a brief skirmish, it seemed that someone sensed that something was wrong, and the forces around the main tent increased. Yiyan and the others suddenly found it difficult to respond, but no one showed a panicked expression. It was because, in the distance, the sound of hoofbeats echoed!
It was the Tiger and Wolf Camp!
Riding the night wind, amidst the rising dust, a light cavalry force whistled towards them! The central army, already in chaos, instantly turned into a mess. Yiyan raised two fingers, and let out a sharp whistle. Before the piercing sound of the signal faded, a riderless spotted white horse galloped towards them, hooves flying.
“Zhuri!” Yiyan swung his sword, felling an enemy commander beside him, took two steps forward, and, with one hand, grabbed the horse’s mane, flipping onto its back. Mounted on the horse, elevated and overlooking, the chaotic scene in the central army was all within his sight.
It was time for the final blow. Yiyan tightened his legs, and the swift horse beneath him shot forward like a released arrow! In the darkness, the horse’s bright mane seemed to catch the fiery red of the flames, thick with the stain of blood. Behind him, more horses followed suit, their thunderous hooves drowning out the surrounding cries of battle. Like hurled javelins, they mercilessly plunged into the midst of the crowd!
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There, the awakened commanders and strategists gathered, trying to regain control of their troops. Unfortunately, they had too few guards by their side.
Long blades danced, blood splattered, amidst curses and roars. In the swirling chaos, the cavalry once again scattered the central army, tearing through it like malevolent serpents and dragons, crushing the remaining enemy commanders.
Liu Gong caught up on horseback. “General!”
“Have the people scattered?” Yiyan pulled his reins, his eyes gleaming like silver lightning as he looked at Liu Gong.
“Arrangements have been made!” Liu Gong felt his entire body burning with adrenaline and answered loudly.
“Retreat!” Without further words, Yiyan turned his horse around. The remaining soldiers, following their wolf-like commander, charged towards the north.
Although the central army was in chaos, this was still a vast camp. There should be commanders escaping the turmoil, organizing troops to intercept. However, no one managed to do so.
The camp was in chaos!
“Heaven-sent thunder destroyed the central army tent!”
“The earth dragon is turning! Quickly, get down!”
“The central army is in rebellion, the Grand General is dead!”
“It’s on fire! The tent is on fire!”
Various shouts echoed throughout the camp. Each version differed, but all were equally incendiary! This was the night, inside the military camp, and the commotion at night would be met with severe punishment. Every commander knew that once the soldiers were startled, the camp would erupt. No matter how steadfast and resolute the leaders were, they couldn’t resist the formidable force of blind obedience.
And now, everyone has gone mad. No one knows exactly what happened in the central army, but everyone can see the dazzling blaze. Many also heard the thunder on level ground. Where is the Grand General? Why hasn’t any command come from the central army? Not only the soldiers but even the generals were in a panic. The night magnified fear tenfold, a hundredfold, and no one could resist!
In this chaos, within the frenzied military tents, a cavalry unit, sharp as a knife’s edge, cut through the entire camp and emerged!
It’s unclear how long they fought or how far they ran, but this cavalry unit finally broke free from the chaos and ascended a small hill. Beneath them, the camp was ablaze with countless sparks, resembling the madness of daylight in the camp. From a distance, the camp was collapsing at a visible speed. Without a commander, without generals, without strategists, gathering these chaotic soldiers would require an immense effort!
“We’ve succeeded! All thanks to the General’s bravery!” A trembling voice echoed in their ears. It was Liu Gong. His shouts made his throat hoarse, but the tremor came from the excitement within his heart.
They had truly achieved it! Single-handedly, they destroyed the enemy’s main camp, relying solely on two thousand cavalry! If not for their general’s ambush on Wang Jun, and the burning of the commander’s tent, how could it be accomplished so effortlessly?
Yiyan remained silent. He had seen braver individuals—physically frail, unable even to draw a bow, yet daring to set traps and employ strategies, intelligently killing enemy leaders.
Would today’s actions break the siege laid by that person?
“How many are left?” Yiyan inquired.
Liu Gong quickly checked and lowered his voice, “Over sixteen hundred. But some are scattered in the enemy camp, not necessarily dead.”
The casualties were actually much fewer than expected. It was already a great victory. Seeing Yiyan still not responding, Liu Gong’s heart tightened, “General, should we return to Ji County or go back to Bing County?”
“No,” Yiyan turned his head, and those eyes as cold as the night stars also gazed over, “Marshal the troops, head north to Ji City!”
“What?!” Liu Gong exclaimed, “But our army has only sixteen hundred…”
Ji City is Wang Jun’s stronghold. What can we do with such a small number of troops? Has the General gone mad?
“In Ji City’s emptiness lies the best opportunity for an attack. Killing just Wang Jun is not enough; the entire Wang family, top to bottom, must be wiped out for You County to truly fall into chaos,” Yiyan tightened the reins in his hands, “For the Lord, for Bing County, we must risk it again!”
Wang Jun’s influence can be inherited, and those Xianbei people are connected to him through marriage, appearing as master and servant. Only when his heir dies cleanly, You County loses its true master, will it trigger a power struggle. Then, the crisis in Bing County can be completely eliminated. Otherwise, leaving behind Wang’s descendants who harbor a deep hatred for the Lord might only lead to future troubles.
This battle is far from over!
In those cold eyes burned an intense temperature, making it difficult to breathe, sending shivers down the spine. Liu Gong wanted to say something but found himself unable to speak. Sending troops to attack Ji City, rushing hundreds of miles deep into the heart of You County? Compared to two thousand against forty thousand, how much more craziness could there be?
This is for Bing County, for their homeland, for the Lord who has given them dignity and importance!
“I, as a humble subordinate, am willing to follow the General to defeat the enemy!” In the end, Liu Gong loudly responded.
Not only Liu Gong but also the various generals behind him, and behind the generals, the many soldiers, all shouted in unison. Amidst the dim starlight and the darkened moon, the surrounding wilderness was silent. In the distance, the large enemy camp was still crumbling. This roar sounded like a dragon’s roar and a tiger’s roar, shaking the vast expanse, and making the desolate land tremble!
These are the elite soldiers he has brought with him, the best of the best under the command of their lord. He is determined to lead them down a path of no return.
Yiyan turned his horse and said, “Send someone back to Ji County to report the news, urging our lord to dispatch troops quickly and reclaim Jingxing!”
Having just stormed into the sleeping tent, the three assassins had already killed all the nearby attendants and maids. Now, with no one around, they discarded their swords, swiftly removed their leather armor, and took out several five-inch-long bamboo tubes from their waists.
These bamboo tubes were tightly bound to their bodies, slender and inconspicuous after piercing through the armor. Yiyan also discarded the copper hairpin, securely placing the seized items close to his body. Subsequently, he retrieved a bamboo tube from his waist and bound it together with those handed to him by the attendants.
A dozen or so tubes were bundled together. Inside these tubes were stored gunpowder. In theory, gunpowder was the highest classified material in Bing County and was strictly prohibited from being taken out of the provincial capital. However, when setting out for the campaign, the lord forcefully ordered him to bring a small amount. Apart from using it for signal arrows, it could also be employed for treating external injuries, often kept in the hands of military physicians.
Before heading to You County, Yiyan collected all the gunpowder. He tightly wrapped it in paper according to the known method and stuffed it into the bamboo tubes.
Killing Wang Jun was, of course, not enough. How to disrupt the main camp and turn these forty thousand troops into scattered sand was the key to this battle!
Yiyan took a step back and coldly commanded, “Ignite.”
Each of the three individuals held a butter torch, approaching the tent. Although the military tent was large and spacious, it was constructed with leather, blankets, and curtains, highly flammable materials. With a gentle lift, the exquisite and light silk brocade caught fire, emitting black smoke and flames.
Yiyan took a step forward, removing the long sword hanging from Wang Jun’s corpse. While everyone else had to disarm during the feast, Wang Jun did not. The sword he used was made of the finest refined steel, and under the blazing light, it reflected a radiant silver edge.
Casually discarding the gem-encrusted scabbard, Yiyan took a few steps back, inhaling deeply. “Get out of the way!”
The three individuals quickly retreated, finding cover for themselves. Yiyan waved his hand, throwing the bundled bamboo tubes into the flames.
※
“Is the Grand General still in the tent?” How could the tragic incident in the command tent be hidden from others? Soon, the remaining few military commanders rushed to the front of the tent. One of the Xianbei men shouted loudly, “Why haven’t you rushed in?!”
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“The assassin is holding the Grand General hostage. I’m afraid…” the camp officer tried to explain, but the Xianbei man kicked him to the ground. “Charge in with me!”
One of the clerks who had just escaped from the tent and narrowly escaped death hysterically shouted, “Quick, send troops to kill all those soldiers from Bing County! They still have two thousand cavalry stationed in the camp…”
The scene was chaotic and terrifying, with countless voices blending, and nobody knew whose command to follow. At that moment, someone screamed, “Fire! Fire! The main tent is on fire!”
Thick smoke billowed from the top of the large tent. Someone had set a fire inside! The Xianbei commander angrily shouted, “Follow me to save the Grand General!”
Roaring, he didn’t stop, drawing his sword and charging toward the already burning main tent. Behind him, around a hundred soldiers also reacted, rushing forward!
The smell of blood still lingered inside the tent, and the scene was a mess, resembling a slaughterhouse. However, in the eyes of those soldiers, there were no corpses, only the blazing curtains and screens.
They had to rush in! They had to rescue the Grand General as quickly as possible!
Everyone’s eyes were bloodshot, reckless and fearless. However, just as they were about to plunge into the sea of flames, a thunderous explosion erupted!
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“Ah!!!” The Xianbei man at the forefront screamed in agony, falling to the ground.
His ears were buzzing, unable to hear any sound, and his eyes were pierced by flying debris, blood splattering. What was even more deadly was the fire. The loud noise ignited the flames, splattering around. His hair, beard, and clothes were all on fire, like a giant fireball, screaming, struggling, crashing around. The flames didn’t extinguish; instead, they burned more vigorously, spewing thick smoke, emitting a burnt odor, like a voracious beast attacking everything in the tent, dead or alive!
In an instant, chaos turned into a nightmare!
“It’s the signal!” Outside the tent, everyone was shocked and terrified. At this critical moment, in a distant camp, Liu Gong stood up.
Having just arrived at the main camp, delivering severed heads, he hadn’t even removed his armor. However, Liu Gong was not the only one still in armor. Beside him, two thousand cavalrymen were fully armed, each holding a weapon. It was already night, and the campfires in the main camp had just been lit. It was a time when soldiers should be resting, and noise was strictly forbidden.
They, however, were an exception.
The thunderous sound was precisely the agreed-upon signal for the troops to move out!
Forgetting all exhaustion, Liu Gong mounted his horse, shouting sternly, “Attack the central army! Escort the General out of the camp!”
No need for restraint or surveillance, his voice was loud, spreading throughout the darkened camp. With this military order, everyone mounted their horses. In the main camp, with forty thousand troops, the encampment was intricate and confusing, making it difficult to distinguish east from west. Yet, they didn’t need to discern because, in the darkness, there was a blaze shooting up into the sky!
There, that’s their target!
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He fiercely squeezed his knees into the horse’s sides, and the horse galloped forward, charging towards the enemy camp. Amidst cries, screams, and the splattering of fresh blood, the two thousand cavalry rushed towards the general’s tent!
※
What was that just now? Wei Tong crouched on the ground, trembling uncontrollably. Why did the main tent suddenly explode like thunder? There were no falling stars in the sky, was it a prelude to an earthquake? Why did the rebellion occur in the central military camp… no, that wasn’t the most terrifying question. Why did the leader he brought back suddenly rebel, seize the Grand General, and set the camp on fire?
He had been deceived. Deceived by that cunning leader! Wei Tong shivered even more violently. Earlier, he hid in a corner and managed to escape the chaos, but even if he survived, what would happen next? What about the Grand General? Could he escape this raging inferno and thunder?
He should escape as soon as possible. Amidst the continuous wails around him, Wei Tong was so terrified that his legs wouldn’t straighten, and he could only crawl using both his hands and feet. Just as he crawled dozens of steps, bypassing the densely packed crowd in front of the tents, he suddenly widened his eyes. People were fighting, blades clashing, blood splattering everywhere. Countless bodies lay around, front, back, left, and right. The thick scent of blood mixed with the smell of burning filled the air. That was… the enemy…
He let out a meaningless cry. The sound did not attract reinforcements because countless people were screaming and crying in all directions. However, the sound did attract those who were desperately breaking through. Within the chaotic battle, figures moved in this direction.
Wei Tong widened his eyes in terror, trying to shut his mouth and escape quickly. But where would he find room to escape? A sword flashed through his vision, and his screams abruptly ceased.
“Keep up!” Yiyan’s steps did not pause as he circled the back of the main tent.
When they ignited the gunpowder, they cut through the tent and emerged from the side, encountering enemy soldiers. However, most of them were drawn away by the flames and thunder, and these few guards on the side couldn’t stop them. According to reason, Yiyan should have quickly escaped from the chaotic main tent, seizing the opportunity to break through. However, he did not leave but instead lingered, circling the main tent.
He was buying time. The more chaotic it was here, the harder it would be for the enemy to control the situation. Only when the overall command failed could they have a chance to escape. This was the enemy camp, the stronghold of a 40,000-strong army, and the advantages they possessed were scarce!
After a brief skirmish, it seemed that someone sensed that something was wrong, and the forces around the main tent increased. Yiyan and the others suddenly found it difficult to respond, but no one showed a panicked expression. It was because, in the distance, the sound of hoofbeats echoed!
It was the Tiger and Wolf Camp!
Riding the night wind, amidst the rising dust, a light cavalry force whistled towards them! The central army, already in chaos, instantly turned into a mess. Yiyan raised two fingers, and let out a sharp whistle. Before the piercing sound of the signal faded, a riderless spotted white horse galloped towards them, hooves flying.
“Zhuri!” Yiyan swung his sword, felling an enemy commander beside him, took two steps forward, and, with one hand, grabbed the horse’s mane, flipping onto its back. Mounted on the horse, elevated and overlooking, the chaotic scene in the central army was all within his sight.
It was time for the final blow. Yiyan tightened his legs, and the swift horse beneath him shot forward like a released arrow! In the darkness, the horse’s bright mane seemed to catch the fiery red of the flames, thick with the stain of blood. Behind him, more horses followed suit, their thunderous hooves drowning out the surrounding cries of battle. Like hurled javelins, they mercilessly plunged into the midst of the crowd!
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There, the awakened commanders and strategists gathered, trying to regain control of their troops. Unfortunately, they had too few guards by their side.
Long blades danced, blood splattered, amidst curses and roars. In the swirling chaos, the cavalry once again scattered the central army, tearing through it like malevolent serpents and dragons, crushing the remaining enemy commanders.
Liu Gong caught up on horseback. “General!”
“Have the people scattered?” Yiyan pulled his reins, his eyes gleaming like silver lightning as he looked at Liu Gong.
“Arrangements have been made!” Liu Gong felt his entire body burning with adrenaline and answered loudly.
“Retreat!” Without further words, Yiyan turned his horse around. The remaining soldiers, following their wolf-like commander, charged towards the north.
Although the central army was in chaos, this was still a vast camp. There should be commanders escaping the turmoil, organizing troops to intercept. However, no one managed to do so.
The camp was in chaos!
“Heaven-sent thunder destroyed the central army tent!”
“The earth dragon is turning! Quickly, get down!”
“The central army is in rebellion, the Grand General is dead!”
“It’s on fire! The tent is on fire!”
Various shouts echoed throughout the camp. Each version differed, but all were equally incendiary! This was the night, inside the military camp, and the commotion at night would be met with severe punishment. Every commander knew that once the soldiers were startled, the camp would erupt. No matter how steadfast and resolute the leaders were, they couldn’t resist the formidable force of blind obedience.
And now, everyone has gone mad. No one knows exactly what happened in the central army, but everyone can see the dazzling blaze. Many also heard the thunder on level ground. Where is the Grand General? Why hasn’t any command come from the central army? Not only the soldiers but even the generals were in a panic. The night magnified fear tenfold, a hundredfold, and no one could resist!
In this chaos, within the frenzied military tents, a cavalry unit, sharp as a knife’s edge, cut through the entire camp and emerged!
It’s unclear how long they fought or how far they ran, but this cavalry unit finally broke free from the chaos and ascended a small hill. Beneath them, the camp was ablaze with countless sparks, resembling the madness of daylight in the camp. From a distance, the camp was collapsing at a visible speed. Without a commander, without generals, without strategists, gathering these chaotic soldiers would require an immense effort!
“We’ve succeeded! All thanks to the General’s bravery!” A trembling voice echoed in their ears. It was Liu Gong. His shouts made his throat hoarse, but the tremor came from the excitement within his heart.
They had truly achieved it! Single-handedly, they destroyed the enemy’s main camp, relying solely on two thousand cavalry! If not for their general’s ambush on Wang Jun, and the burning of the commander’s tent, how could it be accomplished so effortlessly?
Yiyan remained silent. He had seen braver individuals—physically frail, unable even to draw a bow, yet daring to set traps and employ strategies, intelligently killing enemy leaders.
Would today’s actions break the siege laid by that person?
“How many are left?” Yiyan inquired.
Liu Gong quickly checked and lowered his voice, “Over sixteen hundred. But some are scattered in the enemy camp, not necessarily dead.”
The casualties were actually much fewer than expected. It was already a great victory. Seeing Yiyan still not responding, Liu Gong’s heart tightened, “General, should we return to Ji County or go back to Bing County?”
“No,” Yiyan turned his head, and those eyes as cold as the night stars also gazed over, “Marshal the troops, head north to Ji City!”
“What?!” Liu Gong exclaimed, “But our army has only sixteen hundred…”
Ji City is Wang Jun’s stronghold. What can we do with such a small number of troops? Has the General gone mad?
“In Ji City’s emptiness lies the best opportunity for an attack. Killing just Wang Jun is not enough; the entire Wang family, top to bottom, must be wiped out for You County to truly fall into chaos,” Yiyan tightened the reins in his hands, “For the Lord, for Bing County, we must risk it again!”
Wang Jun’s influence can be inherited, and those Xianbei people are connected to him through marriage, appearing as master and servant. Only when his heir dies cleanly, You County loses its true master, will it trigger a power struggle. Then, the crisis in Bing County can be completely eliminated. Otherwise, leaving behind Wang’s descendants who harbor a deep hatred for the Lord might only lead to future troubles.
This battle is far from over!
In those cold eyes burned an intense temperature, making it difficult to breathe, sending shivers down the spine. Liu Gong wanted to say something but found himself unable to speak. Sending troops to attack Ji City, rushing hundreds of miles deep into the heart of You County? Compared to two thousand against forty thousand, how much more craziness could there be?
This is for Bing County, for their homeland, for the Lord who has given them dignity and importance!
“I, as a humble subordinate, am willing to follow the General to defeat the enemy!” In the end, Liu Gong loudly responded.
Not only Liu Gong but also the various generals behind him, and behind the generals, the many soldiers, all shouted in unison. Amidst the dim starlight and the darkened moon, the surrounding wilderness was silent. In the distance, the large enemy camp was still crumbling. This roar sounded like a dragon’s roar and a tiger’s roar, shaking the vast expanse, and making the desolate land tremble!
These are the elite soldiers he has brought with him, the best of the best under the command of their lord. He is determined to lead them down a path of no return.
Yiyan turned his horse and said, “Send someone back to Ji County to report the news, urging our lord to dispatch troops quickly and reclaim Jingxing!”
