However, the King of Dongping ordered his men to capture hundreds of unarmed civilians and use them as a human wall to block the front of the army.
"If the Marquis of Anguo uses fire weapons, these people will be reduced to ashes in an instant. Even if he wins this battle, he will be infamous."
Seeing this, Xi Feng's face immediately darkened and he cursed loudly: "Dongping King, you have no martial ethics. Why are you involving innocent people in a war between two armies? You are such a coward!"
"You ignorant child, have you ever heard that deception is acceptable in war?" The King of Dongping remained unmoved. "If a few hundred lives can pave the way for my prosperity, it will be a glory for them."
Xi Feng's eyes flashed with anger, and he pointed at the soldiers of King Dongping opposite him: "Do you know that there might be relatives of yours among them?"
"Why did you join the army in the first place? Wasn't it to achieve military merit and benefit your family? Wasn't it to defend your country with a heartfelt ambition?"
"Now they have become rebels. Not only have they failed to defend our country, but they have also become traitors who are causing chaos in our country!"
"You're pushing innocent people into the battlefield now. Do you really have the nerve to go back and face your fellow villagers?"
"All our ancestors will be ashamed of you."
After these words, the soldier opposite had a flickering look in his eyes, and a hint of confusion slowly crept into his expression.
It would be a lie to say I have no shame.
People outside called them "rebels" and "traitors". Even if they really won this war that disrupted the country and made military achievements, their titles would not be justified.
Their family members will look down on them.
Eventually you will be nailed to the pillar of shame.
Prince Dongping sensed the soldiers' hesitation and roared, "Stop your nonsense! I am following the will of heaven, rectifying the chaos and allowing a truly capable person to rule the world. This is to support the country and turn the tide!"
"This king is a great contributor to Daxia, and his name is destined to be remembered through the ages."
The King of Dongping used the people as a human wall. He Zheng gave up his fire weapon and issued an order: "All soldiers, listen to my order. Kill the King of Dongping at all costs."
It doesn’t matter if you don’t have fire weapons.
He Zheng completely ignored the rain of arrows in front of him, leaped onto his horse, and headed straight for King Dongping.
Prince Dongping always valued his life and never led the charge. He only commanded from behind and let his soldiers charge forward.
This also created a weakness. Even the commander was afraid and did not dare to fight to the death, so the soldiers under him naturally lost their confidence.
The surrounding soldiers fell one by one, and Prince Dongping watched the scene in disbelief.
It is obvious that Marquis Anguo cannot use fire weapons, so why is this happening?
He thought the two armies were evenly matched.
However, he did not expect that the elite troops under Marquis Anguo were even more brutal than he imagined.
How could he know that he had completely enraged the Qilin Army by using a human wall, and that the Qilin Army generals knew that their commander was going to look for his wife, so the King of Dongping would surely die.
They were all blood-thirsty. Only after killing the King of Dongping could the commander go and find his wife.
Seeing He Zheng breaking through, King Dongping staggered a few steps and then raised his sword to meet him.
run?
He is the King of Dongping and the commander-in-chief of an army. How could he possibly escape?
"Marquis Anguo, go to hell."
Prince Dongping swung his sword with all his might, almost stabbing He Zheng in the chest, but He Zheng blocked it with his sword.
He was almost there, just a little bit away from killing Marquis Anguo.
The situation was dangerous and tense, but King Dongping saw that He Zheng's expression was cold, restrained and calm, so calm that it made people uneasy.
It seemed that nothing in this world could make him panic or waver.
Prince Dongping had a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat.
He Zheng's eyes flashed with a dark light, and he said lightly: "It's my turn."
What?
What is he talking about?
Prince Dongping was stunned.
He Zheng turned his wrist and knocked the saber out of King Dongping's hand with lightning speed.
Then, King Dongping screamed "Ah" as He Zheng's big golden knife cut his shoulder.
King Dongping didn't care about his soldiers and retreated madly.
"Come here, protect this king! Protect this king!"
The soldiers escorted Prince Dongping away.
Another defeat, and another humiliating escape.
Prince Dongping was extremely angry. He discussed with his staff and came up with a very insidious plan.
"We can take advantage of the fact that Marquis Anguo is now inflated and conceited and lure him to his death."
Not long after, the King of Dongping ordered a sacrificial ceremony to be held, praying to the gods to come and protect the army and turn defeat into victory.
"Sir, the King of Dongping is despicable. He actually wants to use 300 people as human sacrifices."
Only barbarians who eat raw meat and drink blood would sacrifice people.
There was a dark tide in He Zheng's eyes. He wiped the golden knife and hummed nonchalantly.
Xi Feng: "What should we do? Just watch the King of Dongping burn those people to death?"
Another general said, "There's something fishy about this. The Prince of Dongping is doing this, and I'm afraid the soldiers under him will be disheartened."
People are made of flesh and blood, and no one is willing to follow such an unscrupulous and inhumane person.
He Zheng said in a deep voice, "The King of Dongping is setting up a trap to lure me to rescue people. If I go, I will never come back. If I don't go, he won't lose anything. In any case, he will only sacrifice 300 people."
Xi Feng gritted his teeth and said, "How despicable! Shameless villain!"
The air was filled with tension.
He Zheng thought of Xie Qingyao, and his expression slowly changed.
They have been separated for too long.
That night.
The King of Dongping was overjoyed and ordered: "Pursue the victory and do not let the Marquis of Anguo escape."
It turned out that He Zheng really led people to rescue the three hundred people, but was injured and had to retreat.
This time, Prince Dongping was smiling happily, and the haze that had been accumulating in his heart was swept away.
After being suppressed for a long time, he finally got his chance to show off his strength.
Prince Dongping and his soldiers pursued him all the way until they came to a mountain path. The Marquis of Anguo, who had been fleeing in a panic, suddenly turned around and rushed towards them.
Prince Dongping froze in shock, his eyes filled with poison. "You, you're not injured?"
The sky was getting light and the morning light was dim.
The light fell on He Zheng, who was tall, his armor shone with a cold and sharp luster, and his aura was fierce and inviolable.
His eyes were cold and he raised his golden sword towards King Dongping.
"Today is the day you die."
The cold voice was carried over with the mountain breeze.
It sounded like the whisper of King Yama, announcing the life or death of King Dongping.
Prince Dongping's heart trembled, and he trembled from head to toe.
They fell into the trap!
…
Licheng, in the room.
Xie Qingyao was lying on the couch, feeling lazy, when she suddenly heard some noise.
She opened her eyes dazedly, "Who?"
A familiar breath suddenly approached. Xie Qingyao turned her head, and her eyes met He Zheng's in the air.
A hint of surprise flashed across her face, "My Lord."
"Why are you here?"
Shouldn't he be on the front lines?
In the blink of an eye, He Zheng was in front of her, leaned over, and held her in his arms.
"I heard you fainted, and I was worried. I wanted to come and see for myself."
He held Xie Qingyao with greater strength.
"Wait." Xie Qingyao reached out to push him away, and suddenly said, "You can't hug me so hard now."
He Zheng was stunned for a moment, with ripples in his eyes.
"Why?"
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