svetikya Chapter 177
Chapter 177
"Send the order to the three armies immediately! The thief Dong Zhuo dared to kill his master. This heinous crime deserves death! Tonight, the moon is dark and the wind is high. It is the time for us loyal and brave men to slay the traitors! The whole army must work together and swear to kill the thief Dong Zhuo!"
With Liu Yao's order, it was like thunder piercing the ears, instantly stirring every inch of air in the military camp. The Bingzhou cavalry, the clanging of armor and the sound of horse hooves, were like a torrent ready to be released, ready to go, and every pair of eyes flashed with an undying will to fight and determination.
Cao Cao and Gongsun Zan, the two heroes, also heard the news and moved. Their elite troops quickly gathered, like a group of dragons gathering together, with magnificent momentum. Their figures stood tall in the night, as if they were two unshakable mountains, leading their respective soldiers and vowing to flatten the haze of this troubled world.
The news spread quickly to every corner like wildfire. The reactions of the soldiers of the coalition army were different.
Some were furious, their eyes were burning with anger, and they vowed to seek justice for His Majesty; while those warriors from the border, although they had just heard the bad news, were calm.
They were attacked by the grassland people at the border like a storm, and their iron hooves trampled the peaceful border line, and their relatives were constantly slaughtered.
In the imperial city, when Liu Hong was alive, he turned a deaf ear to this storm.
Not only did Liu Hong fail to stand up and become a solid shield against foreign aggression, but he continued to exploit the people in the midst of wind and rain, and ruthlessly put a heavy burden on the shoulders of the already trembling people.
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The night was as dark as ink, and in Dong Zhuo's tent, the flickering candlelight reflected his restless figure, pacing repeatedly in a small space, and every step seemed to be stepping on the edge of time.
"That old villain Wang Yun, cunning as a fox, actually escaped quietly into the heart of Liu Yao's fierce army under the sworn protection of several loyal servants. I'm afraid he is safe now."
"I'm afraid the news of the death of the little emperor has also been heard by Liu Yao."
Dong Zhuo's voice was low and full of anger, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
Li Ru stood on one side, his face was livid, his brows were furrowed, as if even the air was a little heavier because of his worries.
"Grandmaster, the situation is urgent and there is no room for hesitation. At present, only by burning the boats can we find a glimmer of hope. We should immediately plan to break through the siege, strive to pass through the heavy siege, find a place to stay first, wait for the opportunity to return to the homeland of Xiliang, wait for the times to change, and then plan the hegemony of the Central Plains!"
Dong Zhuo stopped when he heard this, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes.
"Well, now that things have come to this, there is only this to do. Quickly inform General Zhang Ji and order him to immediately gather 50,000 elite Xiliang cavalry as the rear army, and defend to the death against the coalition forces, and make sure that the army can withdraw safely to Xiliang."
Just as Dong Zhuo was preparing to retreat, something strange happened.
Boom boom boom!!!
The roar suddenly rose like thunder. Outside the barrier of the Xiliang military camp, the roar of horses' hooves trampling the earth was like thunder rolling down from the sky, shaking every inch of land.
At this moment, 50,000 elite soldiers led by Zhang He and Gao Lan, two brave generals under Liu Yao's command, had already joined the army, making his troops as surging as the tide, forming an overwhelming advantage over Dong Zhuo.
A dusty scout rushed straight in front of Dong Zhuo like an arrow from a bow, looking extremely anxious.
"Grandmaster! Something terrible has happened! Liu Yao leads the coalition forces in person, and the whole army is swearing to be together. Like a tiger descending from the mountain, they are sweeping towards our camp!"
Dong Zhuo's face suddenly changed when he heard this, and the wine glass in his hand slipped off his hand. The crisp sound of breaking echoed in the silent tent, which was particularly harsh. He trembled slightly, and his eyes widened in disbelief.
"The whole army is dispatched... Liu Yao is so determined?"
After a brief shock, Dong Zhuo quickly regained his composure, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes. He stood up suddenly, with unquestionable majesty in his voice.
"Send an order! Order General Zhang Ji to lead his troops to meet the enemy quickly, and be sure to delay time! The whole army is ready immediately and retreats in an orderly manner!"
After that, Dong Zhuo hurriedly left the tent with Li Ru.
At this moment, outside the camp, war drums were beating, and the sound of killing was everywhere, like thunder rolling in the sky, shaking every inch of land. Although the night has not completely faded, the battlefield has been ignited by the fiery will to fight.
The Bingzhou Iron Cavalry, under the command of Liu Yao, stood shoulder to shoulder with Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Dian Wei and other tiger generals, like a tiger coming down the mountain, launching unstoppable charges again and again. Their figures shuttled across the battlefield, and every time they swung their swords to cut the enemy, they were accompanied by the enemy's falling figure and splashing blood, demonstrating the bravery and fearlessness of the Bingzhou Legion.
Cao Cao and Gongsun Zan, two heroes, each leading the way, they stood in front of their respective formations, with wisdom and decisiveness in their eyes, commanding their soldiers, like a helmsman controlling the storm, leading their teamWu, wave after wave, attacked the defense line of the Xiliang Army.
Zhang Ji was also worthy of being both wise and brave. Facing the overwhelming offensive of the coalition forces, he was not panicked at all, but more calm. He held the spear tightly, stood in front of the battle, with a sharp gaze, constantly dispatched troops, and resisted the coalition forces' tidal attack with exquisite tactics. However, even if he had a hundred wisdoms, it was difficult to resist the seemingly endless combat power and will of the coalition forces.
Among the coalition forces, there were many capable and good fighters. They showed their strengths, or bravely charged, or cleverly maneuvered, or sniped from a distance, tearing the defense line of the Xiliang Army into pieces. At every moment, there were soldiers from Xiliang falling, but their sacrifices failed to stop the coalition forces from advancing.
As time went on, the situation on the battlefield became more and more tense. The defense line of the Xiliang Army was crumbling under the fierce offensive of the coalition forces, and Zhang Ji's heart was also filled with an indescribable tragic grandeur. He knew that he had tried his best, but facing such a powerful enemy, all he could do was to do his best and leave it to fate.
At this moment, Liu Yao's figure was stiff, as if possessed by the god of war. He suddenly pulled out the Overlord Bow from his back, the bowstring was tight, like the brilliance of a full moon, and his sharp eyes were locked on Zhang Ji.
Swish!
With a sharp and extremely air-breaking whistle, Zhang Ji was shot down by Liu Yao with one arrow.
With this change, the Xiliang Army's position instantly lost its backbone and scattered, losing its former sharpness and order.
The coalition forces kept shouting: "Zhang Ji is dead! Those who surrender will not be killed!"
The remaining Xiliang Army instantly became a mess. Some people wanted to escape desperately, and some people simply gave up their weapons and squatted aside.
"Zhang Liao! Gongsun Xu! Lead the light cavalry to intercept Dong Zhuo immediately! We must not let him break out!"
"Yes, sir!"
After that, the two led all the light cavalry of the coalition army to chase in the direction of Dong Zhuo's escape.
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