Chapter 291: Single-Rider Fighting General
The wind is full of armor, and the snow falls on the cold knife. The Zhaowu Gate of Longcheng, this section of the city wall that stretches for several miles, is full of people. Among them were the soldiers of the Zhao army, who had been organized earlier to prepare for battle. There were also some defenders who volunteered to help. And more of them were the people of Longcheng who rushed to hear the news.
In this short period of time, the people here, like many people in Zhao Kingdom, have experienced several psychological shocks. First of all, it repelled the attack of the Wei people, which was invigorating. Then he received the news of the continuous victories of King Zhao's expedition. Although such a victory is not yet visible or tangible, it is enough to feel their joy just by hearing the loud voices of the people in the city. However, disturbing news also came. Before the Wei army was completely driven out of Zhao, the Qin people suddenly killed again.
Moreover, it was the legendary famous general Shang Yunbai who personally commanded the army. Even if most people have never seen what this person looks like, his prestige is known to everyone, and everyone knows about it. If this person is really coming, then who can be the enemy of it? There is no doubt that until now, no one has dared to say with certainty that they will be able to resist his edge.
Minister Fei Yi and the ministers of the royal court felt that this time it might really be the most critical moment. They mobilized all their forces to defend the royal city. The last time the Wei army arrived, although it was fierce, the guards in the city were quite well prepared. And because of the help of Qianji Pavilion, there is a certain chance of winning. So all of them weren't as anxious as they are now. However, the army of the Qin State was not trivial, and it was difficult for them to withstand their attacks despite the heavy casualties of the Dragon City guards.
Therefore, even if the whole city is mobilized, I am afraid that it will be more than lucky. According to the proposal of some royal ministers, they were even ready to enter the palace to persuade the queen mother to lead all the royal family members to leave Dragon City for the time being, in order to avoid possible dangers. This is, of course, a last resort. If it does come to such a point, it will inevitably cause panic and the situation may be even more chaotic.
Whether it was Fei Yi or the other ministers, they all felt very helpless about the sudden attack of the Qin people. The state of Qin was originally a difficult enemy to deal with. Last time, thanks to the personal dispatch of King Zhao, their army was defeated. But now King Zhao is in the Wei State, and the elite army is also fighting outside. The people of the Qin State took advantage of the weakness to enter, and it was really a good time to come!
However, just when they were ready for the worst, ready to put in the best efforts and sacrifices, even at the cost of martyrdom, the good news suddenly came. Almost at the same time that the dragoon army dozens of miles away was informed, a flying horse wrapped in Zhengchen also entered Dragon City. And the news he brought is tantamount to sending charcoal in the snow and raining on dry land.
Fei Yi stroked his forehead with his head, and almost burst into tears. There is no doubt that the Tiger Ben Army personally led by Murong Licheng came too timely. With the addition of this new force, the power of Dragon City will be greatly strengthened. Although I don't dare to have too high expectations, at least I can hold on for a while. However, seeing the ecstatic look on his face, someone finally couldn't help but say.
"Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen! Don't be too optimistic! The general of the Qin army is Shang Yunbai, who has never met an opponent. As long as he goes out, he almost always catches it. Although the Tiger Ben Army has gained a lot of experience on the battlefield of Yan State, can it resist its edge when it fights against the Qin State army led by Shang Yunbai himself? ”
The person who spoke with a frown was the great master Zizhong. And such worries actually exist in the hearts of many people. This is a reality that has to be considered. If the Tiger Ben Army is not the opponent of the Qin Army, then there is really no hope for the future.
Fei Yi certainly understands this fact. But he didn't want to discuss it at this time. There are still Zhao soldiers in Dragon City who can fight, but there are still more than 2,000 people left. If you add those young men who volunteered to help, there are no more than 5,000 people. It is also difficult to defend the city with such a force, let alone fight against a strong army. However, he understands the importance of morale. If you don't stick to the last minute, you must not give up easily! That's what he's learned from the young man lately. Thinking of this, he motioned to Zizhong not to say anything more. The old minister was about to make a few words of speech loudly to inspire people, but suddenly heard someone behind him say something lightly.
"Don't doubt it...... I believe that Murong General Jin and the Tiger Ben Army will definitely do it! And our boys in Zhao will definitely not lose to anyone. ”
Many of the people who had already walked up to the city looked back, and their eyes widened in surprise. And Fei Yi, Zizhong and others hurriedly bowed down. Then everyone also saluted, whether it was a soldier or an ordinary person, their faces showed excited looks. Because at this difficult moment, King Zhao Empress Jiang Xin personally walked up to the city to face them together.
"Queen Mother, why are you here?"
"You're all here, why can't I come?"
"It's dangerous! If there is a mistake, we will see the king again!"
"In the past, when the king was there, I also watched him go to battle with myself. Today, since the enemy army is once again under the city, how can they retreat! I am standing here, although it does not have much effect, but if I can reassure the soldiers, it can be regarded as a ...... to make a modest contribution to the Zhao State. ”
The queen mother did not wear any ornate crowns, nor did she have a large crowd to protect her, but she took a few personal maids, and stood at the head of the city, showing her attitude to her subjects. She stands here, representing not only herself, but also the spirit left by the previous king, as well as her conquest of the distant king!
Closely following Jiang Xin to the head of the city were Murong Qiancheng and Jiang Xue'er. Unlike the little princess who only knew how to be excited, Qiancheng looked at the Queen Mother's calm demeanor, and in addition to admiration, there was endless admiration in her heart. Since she came to Jinxiang Palace, the queen mother has always been very good to her. Of course, there is gratitude to her for saving her son, but more than that, there is appreciation for this woman.
Many people in Jinxiang Palace have already seen that the Queen Mother is very satisfied with Murong Qiancheng in all aspects. If nothing else, this generous and gentle girl is likely to be a good match for King Zhao in the future.
Murong Qiancheng had been listening to the Queen Mother, her eyes flashing with light, and she was both proud and extremely worried in her heart. It's been a long time since I've seen Ah Li! Today he is finally back. But they are facing such a dangerous battlefield. Will he be able to do it?
No matter what kind of mood people have, when the dust rises from afar, everyone knows that what is supposed to come will come after all. Almost at the same moment, on the flat battlefield outside the Zhaowu Gate, two cavalry units coming from different directions were getting closer and closer, and it wouldn't be long before they really began to collide with sparks.
It seemed that he felt a worthy opponent, and a strong fighting spirit and pride surged into the chest of the golden armor general. The dark clouds hissed at the sky, sending out a longing for a charge on the battlefield. Just half an hour ago, after finally getting the news that Zhao Jun had reinforcements coming, Shang Yunbai didn't take it to heart. But when he really felt the murderous aura coming from the wind, he suddenly realized that maybe this opponent was worth fighting.
In the perception of the Qin State, these generals of the Zhao State are actually the most powerful ones, and they are all old. For a long time, it can be said that there was no successor. If it weren't for Chu Lie, the king of Zhao, who used his prestige to intimidate the princes, I am afraid that the war between the princes and the Zhao State would have broken out long ago. And these later young generals, except for the blockbuster King Zhao, although the recent performance of the others is also very amazing, but on the whole, if they want to reach the standard of the real world's famous generals, they still lack some heat.
I heard that Murong Licheng, who was personally awarded the title of Tiger Ben General by King Zhao, was just a young man chopping wood in the past. Not only young, but also unknown. After Shang Yunbai briefly listened to the people around him introduce his achievements, he felt a little surprised. Being able to destroy the Yan Kingdom within a few months is enough to see how powerful he is. If that's the case, of course he'll have to get to him.
The snowflakes are blowing on the face, and the pride is in the chest. The long-lost will to fight resurfaced. Ten miles away from Dragon City, the two rushing ironclad cavalry finally saw each other's shadows. Shang Yunbai grabbed the reins of the war horse, and the Gaitian halberd drew casually, and the cavalry behind him began to slow down, and then slowly formed a formation. And the other party seems to have the same mind as him. In the sound of war drums at the head of the city not far away, the cavalry of Zhao who returned with triumphant momentum showed off their might, and it seemed that they could not be beaten.
"Good momentum! Sure enough, it is a strong army tempered by iron and blood. Hehe! ”
Shang Yunbai narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling the breath coming from the wind. There was a slight surprise in the voice. In his experience, he doesn't have to wait until the actual fight to make a judgment. Then, he saw that there was a flying horse carrying a banner on the other side, galloping over, and he was already cheering from afar.
"General Zhao Guohuben, Murong is here to leave the city! Can the general of the Qin State dare to invite the battle alone?!"
Before the words fell, an arrow flew in, not far away, not near, and falling outside the banner of the main general of the Qin army. It can be seen from this that the one who was ordered to come to convey the news of the challenge must be a soldier in the army!
Someone in the Qin army immediately flew over and took the arrow and presented it to his general. Shang Yunbai only glanced at it, and he looked up to the sky and laughed. There are only two words written on it, although there is no one in sight, only the strokes can be seen that the young man's flying and domineering!
"Let's fight!"