Chapter 897: Fierce Battle
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Not to mention that Liu Jinbao was drugged, he was no match for Meng Shaoyuan even under normal circumstances.
Seeing that the mouth of the bottle was getting closer and closer to him, he struggled with all his might, but it was useless.
At this moment, chaotic footsteps sounded outside the tent. Liu Jinbao’s eyes were filled with hope. Unexpectedly, Meng Shaoyuan pretended not to hear him and poured the medicine into his mouth without even stopping.
“Young General, General Song is urgently calling for you.” An anxious voice sounded from outside.
Meng Shaoyuan frowned unhappily at being interrupted.
Liu Jinbao took the opportunity to break free and spit out the medicine that had just entered his mouth. Meng Shaoyuan did not stop him. He raised his chin and said, “Don’t be anxious. I’ll come back and dote on you later.”
With that, without waiting for Liu Jinbao to react, he knocked him out and instructed his subordinates to guard him well. Then, he walked unhurriedly towards Song Jingchen’s tent.
Song Jingchen usually lived in the general’s residence. The reason why he came to the military camp in the middle of the night was because he had received news from the scouts.
The Wu Kingdom’s army was reorganizing overnight. If nothing unexpected happened, they would soon launch a second wave of attacks.
“Last time, they lost because they underestimated us. This time, they will definitely be prepared. If we still defend like before, the city gate will definitely break.” Song Jingchen looked at the eight people and said, “And if I’m not wrong, Yan Guangmao will personally lead the troops this time.”
With Han Tong’s death, the morale of the Wu Kingdom’s army was low. If they wanted to revive the morale of the army, only Yan Guangmao could do it. This tug-of-war had been long enough for them. In order to prevent any other accidents, he would definitely choose to attack forcefully.
“But they have black gunpowder. Apart from defending the city, what else can we do?” a general said dejectedly.
Song Jingchen glanced at him and said in a low voice, “Add another city gate.”
When the sun rose in the sky, the dark army of the Wu Kingdom approached
Nanling Pass like a tide.
Before they arrived, the sounds of the army could be heard.
Behind the city gate, Xiao Qirui and another general were already waiting with 100,000 soldiers.
“General Xiao, are we really going to open the city gate?” A soldier looked nervously at the man sitting on the horse.
Xiao Qirui pursed his lips and looked up at the city tower.
On the city tower, Song Jingchen and Shen Yijia stood side by side. Sensing his gaze, Song Jingchen looked back at Xiao Qirui and their eyes met. Xiao Qirui nodded and ordered loudly, “Open the city gate!”
With his order, the soldiers guarding both sides of the city gate no longer hesitated.
Ever since the Wu Kingdom attacked, this was the first time they had opened this city gate.
It also meant that there would be a fierce battle next.
With a loud bang, the city gate completely opened. Xiao Qirui took the lead and rode out, followed by the other soldiers.
After all 100,000 people left the city, the general in charge of the city gate said with red eyes, “Close the city gate!”
The soldiers beside him also had red eyes. When the general gave the order again, they pulled on the iron chain. With the sound of a winch turning, the city gate slowly closed.
The 100,000 people outside the city gradually disappeared from everyone’s sight.
This city gate had just been hit hard a few days ago. Although it had been repaired, it could not withstand a second wave of attacks. The 100,000 people who left the city were the city gate that General Song mentioned.
The city gate behind them rose higher and higher, but no one turned around. By the time the Wu Kingdom army arrived at the battlefield, the 100,000 people led by Xiao Qirui had already lined up in a formation.
As if not expecting them to leave the city to fight, when the two sides were 100 feet apart, Yan Guangmao, who was at the front of the team, raised his hand and the army behind him immediately stopped.
“Why? You’re finally not a coward anymore?” Song Zhong looked at Xiao Qirui mockingly.
Xiao Qirui was not a talkative person to begin with, so he was unwilling to argue with the other party. He said coldly, “Do you dare to fight me one-on-one?”
On the battlefield, if one side’s general suggested a one-on-one battle, the other side would have to fight, be it for their own reputation or to stabilize the morale of the army.
Song Zhong choked and subconsciously looked at Yan Guangmao. After receiving his nod of agreement, he sneered. “That’s a good idea. I can kill you as a sacrifice first.
Xiao Qirui said indifferently, “I have the same intention.”
Yan Guangmao had so many generals under him. Since Song Zhong could be ranked, he was naturally not an ordinary person. After being provoked by a nameless person, killing intent appeared in his eyes. He raised his spear and rode towards Xiao Qirui.
Xiao Qirui also rode his horse forward.
“Hubby, can Xiao Qirui defeat him?” Shen Yijia stood on the city tower and asked nervously as she watched the two people fighting below.
“Don’t underestimate him.” Song Jingchen didn’t look worried.
This step was originally within his and Xiao Qirui’s plans. Although the previous victory had raised their morale for a while, they were still lacking something to fight the Wu Kingdom’s army head-on against the pressure of black gunpowder.
Xiao Qirui made a move this time to make up for this.
All the soldiers in the army, including the 100,000 people outside the city, thought that he had asked them to go out to consume the strength of the Wu Kingdom’s army. In the end, they still had to rely on the soldiers guarding the city to actually defeat the weakened invaders. Little did they know that the 100,000 people outside the city were his heavy bets.
It could be said that if these 100,000 people were completely wiped out, the Nanling Pass would definitely be broken.
Shen Yijia pursed her lips. Alright, she admitted that she was a little prejudiced against him because of Sister Yuwan.
As the two of them spoke, Xiao Qirui and Song Zhong had already exchanged dozens of moves.
Xiao Qirui’s weapon was a longsword. He might be at a disadvantage against a spear, but he was faster.
Of course, Song Zhong, who could be called a divine spear, was definitely not undeserving of that nickname. However, he was still inferior to Xiao Qirui, who had come prepared.
Clang! The weapons collided with an ear-piercing sound. The two of them tapped their toes on the horse’s abdomen and flew up. After exchanging a few moves in midair, they fell back onto the horse’s back.
“Kid, you’ve really impressed me to be able to last so long in my hands. Unfortunately, you’ve pledged your loyalty to the wrong person. Why don’t you submit to our General Yan? Isn’t it better to have a high position and a generous salary than to be pushed out to die at any time?”
Song Zhong had the same thoughts as everyone else. He felt that Xiao Qirui and the 100,000 soldiers behind him were all here to die.
Xiao Qirui frowned. He originally wanted to ignore Song Zhong, but after some thought, he said, “Didn’t you also get pushed out to die?”
Song Zhong’s expression changed and he said coldly, “It seems like you want to do this the hard way.”
With that, he waved his spear and urged his horse towards Xiao Qirui.
Xiao Qirui looked at the time and said indifferently, “It’s almost time.”
His voice was too soft for Song Zhong to hear him, but he didn’t mind. He was confident in his skills.
In Song Zhong’s mind, no one could dodge this attack.
However, his spear missed.
How was that possible?
The greatest taboo on the battlefield was to be distracted. Song Zhong did not pause, he quickly retracted his hand and tried to retreat.
However, it was too late. A cold light flashed in front of him, and his gaze finally fixed on the calm and composed man in front of him.
In the next moment, Song Zhong’s body tilted and he fell off the horse’s back. A dazzling line of blood appeared on his neck..
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