Seeing this one-sided battle, Xiong Qian's previous confidence vanished.
At that moment, a sharp horn sounded from the front, its sound like the howl of a wolf, and instantly resounded across the battlefield!
As the horn sounded, Xiong Qian's eyelids twitched, and he saw two squads of light cavalry charge out from the flank!
These two light cavalry units, some carrying long halberds and others holding short crossbows, charged forward at an incredible speed, the ground rumbling with each step, accompanied by the roar of the word "Kill!"
Such imposing presence did not belong to their own troops.
Having suffered a defeat in the frontal battle, the heavily armored cavalry were now lambs to the slaughter, so the light cavalry that had just emerged had begun their hunt!
"General! Something terrible has happened! Our charge has been stopped by them, and we can't win in a head-on fight now!" a lieutenant said anxiously beside Xiong Qian.
Seeing the situation, the deputy general knew that he would probably face defeat in today's battle, but he dared not say it outright.
The battle at Bailiyuan was one on which the imperial court placed high hopes.
The Emperor issued an imperial edict and sent a gold medal, demanding that victory be achieved in this battle no matter what.
The General of the State also sent out several urgent letters, saying that no matter the cost, the rebels must be killed.
This battle can only be won; we absolutely cannot lose!
At that moment, the deputy general's words struck Xiong Qian's heart, but he found it difficult to utter a single word.
In a normal battle, if you really can't win, you can only run away. But if you choose to run away in this battle, the consequences you will face are unbearable.
The overwhelming imperial might and the pressure brought by the General Who Guards the Nation meant that if he were to be defeated and flee, it goes without saying that even if he escaped back to the capital, there was an 80% chance that he would be beheaded!
Xiong Qian's rugged face turned deathly pale. Finally, gritting his teeth, he shouted as if he were going mad:
"What is there to fear! Kill them!"
"Today, though I die, I am still glorious in defeat!"
"I'm willing to risk my life for this great cause!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
On the battlefield, military orders are absolute and cannot be questioned!
This call to action further fueled the soldiers' fighting spirit, and with shouts of encouragement, they charged forward one after another.
Meanwhile, on the main battlefield, the bloody slaughter continued.
In the center of the battlefield, where the troops were most concentrated, a man riding a red horse and wielding a halberd charged through the crowd, leaving a trail of fallen men and horses wherever he went!
"Come!"
Lu Bu's face was contorted with rage, as if possessed by a demon. His mouthful of silver teeth spewed out heavy syllables, and his embroidered robe fluttered in the wind. The beast-faced armor on his chest was now stained crimson.
The lifelike beast mask seemed to come alive, its gaping maw devouring the blood splattering from its enemies.
"Bang!"
With a flick of its red tassel, the crescent-shaped halberd swept down a group of cavalrymen with a swift, sweeping motion!
With a whoosh, several heavy cavalrymen were struck in the chest by the halberd and fell to the ground, their thick iron armor rustling and mingling with the cavalrymen's cries of pain.
The deputy general Shi Yang, standing among the cavalry, was deathly pale, and he didn't even dare to raise the spear in his hand.
He was not a new recruit on the battlefield, but a veteran. Although Shi Yang had not been as invincible on the battlefield as the Chiyan Army in the years since he joined the army, he had won many battles and encountered many enemies.
But looking back on all the enemy soldiers we've encountered in the past, there has never been a day like today.
The enemy general before them, who seemed like a god of death, had previously charged into their own ranks alone. Although he was alone, he moved as if he were in an empty field. The heavily armored cavalrymen, who were so proud of themselves, seemed like children in front of him.
Such a mighty man could not have been even as powerful as the Tiger General of yesteryear.
The rebels have truly demonstrated their formidable fighting power as they marched on, making the earlier promise to suppress them at Bailiyuan a mere pipe dream.
Shi Yang felt a deep sense of despair. The current situation made him realize that he was likely to lose this battle!
Why hasn't the general sounded the retreat yet?!
Just then, a thunderous shout suddenly rang out:
"Hiding in the shadows is not the act of a true man!"
"Why don't you come and fight me now!"
The sound was like a thunderclap, and Shi Yang's forehead was covered in beads of sweat. He didn't dare to say a word.
He has a clear understanding of his own abilities.
If he were to fight this man in front of him, he would probably be killed in no more than ten rounds.
If General Xiong were to come and fight him, he might be able to fight for twenty or thirty rounds, but judging from this man's momentum, if he doesn't exhaust himself, General Xiong will probably be defeated.
The only one who could possibly fight him was probably the General Who Guards the Nation, who was based in the capital.
Thinking of General Zhenguo, Shi Yang felt a pang of anxiety. The general had repeatedly instructed him that he must win.
but--
"How can we possibly win this!"
Shi Yang weakly argued in his mind, then pulled his horse backward.
But this action made Lu Bu, who was hacking and slashing, frown deeply, and his anger intensified.
"Hmph, trying to escape?"
With a cold snort, Lü Bu spurred his horse and charged forward, piercing the chest of a soldier blocking his way with his halberd. Then, with lightning speed, he drew his halberd and cleaved another man's head in two with a single straight strike!
Instantly, blood gushed out and flowed all over the ground from the head!
"Kill him!"
The soldiers who stood in front of Shi Yang were loyal, and the tragic deaths of their comrades also fueled their fighting spirit.
Almost instantly, several spears thrust out, pointing directly at Lü Bu's imposing body!
As one of the top heavy cavalry in the region, their weapons were top-notch. Once these sharp spears pierced through, they would pierce through armor, chest, and intestines.
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