Chapter 127: Breaking the Formation with the Lonely

It was hard to imagine that it snowed so heavily last night, as if it was going to destroy the sky and the earth. However, the sun came out early this morning and the snow was slowly melting.

As soon as Jun Lin walked into the military camp from outside, Zou Tao hurriedly poured her a cup of hot tea: "Your Majesty, please pay more attention to the dragon's body."

She took the warmth in her hands and smiled, "Don't worry, there is a thick layer of snow. Today should be peaceful."

It is not convenient for either side to send troops.

Zou Tao sighed: "This kind of weather is the worst when marching and fighting. It's very annoying."

Jun Lin chuckled. That was true. The environment was too bad and the soldiers were suffering.

"Tell them to stop sitting to keep warm and move more. Don't let their limbs get numb. They still have to go into battle and kill the enemy."

"Have the hot porridge ready. Don't let them forget it."

Jun Lin took a sip of the tea, and his body felt warm as his inner strength filled up.

Zou Tao grinned with a bold and generous smile: "Those boys are lucky to follow your majesty to fight, and they even have hot porridge to drink."

Jun Lin curled his lips and said, "This won't be a protracted war. It will be over in a few days. There's no need to save food and fodder and mistreat our soldiers."

"When the battle begins, I will lead the Iron Cavalry to clear the way for you, which will reduce casualties."

There is no way to avoid casualties when marching and fighting. What she needs to do is to reduce consumption as much as possible and achieve victory with the least damage.

She set an example by personally rushing to the front line to clear out the vanguard troops, bearing the fiercest attacks to clear the way for the soldiers behind.

Zou Tao's mouth was dry and his voice was hoarse: "Your Majesty, you must not do this. We should be on the front line. How can a monarch block the rain of swords and spears for his subjects..."

Jun Lin relaxed his frown, holding a cup of water and walking to the table, looking at the sand table with a small military flag on it. "This is the first battle of Jingguo after its downturn. Everyone is waiting for me to give them courage. How could I retreat?"

She comforted the upright general: "Besides, I have the ability to protect myself and understand the situation. If the situation becomes critical, the Iron Cavalry will cover my retreat. You don't need to worry."

Zou Tao didn't want her to go to the front line, but he couldn't help but look forward to the scene of Emperor Jing rushing to the front.

At that time, she was like their flag. As long as they raised their heads, they could see the reassuring figure in front of them. They fought desperately to get closer to the flag.

The flag is the meaning of their killing the enemy.

A general has been on the battlefield all his life, and it would be a great pleasure for him to experience fighting on the battlefield with the monarch he serves.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel his blood boiling.

I'm so happy to be ready.

Jun Lin glanced at him with a gentle smile in his eyes.

Today, nothing happened just as she expected.

On the second day, when the snow had melted and was no longer an obstacle to the road, Jun Lin put on his dark armor again, carrying a heavy black iron sword on his back. He sat majestically on his warhorse, and his voice was full of excitement: "Everyone, follow me to fight the enemy!"

Zou Tao shouted: "I will obey your majesty's order——"

The army, which was filled with a strong sense of oppression, shouted loudly: "In compliance with your majesty's order——"

Thousands of troops are galloping, with the sound of horses' hooves.

He had taken off the Buddhist beads on his wrist and was now holding them in his hand, slowly turning them.

He looked at the Jingguo army advancing towards him with terrifying momentum, and there seemed to be mist swirling in his dark eyes, which was strange and deep.

"Emperor Jing will lead the cavalry to clear the way. You must be careful not to mess up the formation and affect the army."

Li Nian frowned and said, "Sir, it doesn't make sense for an emperor to rush to the front line. Is there some conspiracy?"

The slender fingers moved the Buddhist beads of gradient colors. The beads were strung in a circle one by one, and the color gradually deepened from light red to dark red, which was bright and beautiful.

"There is no conspiracy or trickery. This battle is of great significance to the current Jing State. Since the trial, the people of Jing State have been looking forward to the protection of Emperor Jing and trying to gain new courage from her. Doing so will not only boost morale, but also greatly increase her faith among the people if the word spreads."

The man said calmly, "So it was inevitable that she would lead the way."

Li Nian held back for a long time and suddenly felt unsure: "Sir, can we still complete the task assigned by the king?"

The nobleman stood with his hands behind his back, his posture elegant and noble, "Of course."

Only after hearing this did Li Nian feel relieved. Since the master said so, the matter was settled.

The ministers warned: "After the battle begins, you must stabilize the formation, so as to reduce casualties and losses. Even if Emperor Jing eventually breaks the formation, don't panic. By then, our goal has been achieved. Just retreat quickly and don't linger in the battle."

Li Nian said solemnly: "Thank you for your advice, sir."

The nobleman looked at the man sitting on the horse from a distance, and he shouted: "Deploy the formation."

Li Nian received the order to quickly wave the military flag.

The Vietnamese soldiers marched out in large numbers and lined up in an orderly manner.

Zou Tao on this side saw it with a fiery look in his eyes and was eager to try: "Your Majesty, it is a long snake formation. You don't have to go out in person. I can lead people to break it!"

The Yue army blocked the two men's line of sight. Jun Lin looked solemn and serious, "The opponent is a noble, things won't be that simple. I will follow you into the battle."

She shouted, "Where is Dajing Tieqi?"

The army, as silent and dark as the god of death, spoke in unison, like thunder rolling past: "Your Majesty, please give the order--"

"Dajing Iron Cavalry, follow me to break the formation!"

"yes--"

Jun Lin squeezed his horse's belly and rushed into the battle array.

There are three types of changes in the long snake formation: coiling, biting, and entangling. At this moment, the Vietnamese army has begun to maneuver and attack quickly, attacking from both ends of the snake.

"Zou Tao, you lead two teams of infantry to stop the two movements, and the Iron Cavalry will follow the lone strongman to attack the snake's belly."

Under the command of Wang and led by Wang, no one dared to be careless and the soldiers of Jing State acted quickly.

"Go!"

“Kill—”

The cheers from both sides were deafening.

As the sound of weapons clashing could be heard, the smell of blood quickly spread.

Jun Lin drew out his heavy sword and attacked the snake's belly.

Emperor Jing's sword moved quickly and decisively, and the formation was quickly broken.

The soldiers of Jing State were about to cheer, but unexpectedly, the army on the opposite side changed again. The reorganized snake head turned around and formed three teams. Zou Tao glared: "It's two dragons emerging from the water!"

Jun Lin pursed his lips, as if he had vaguely sensed something, and his heart sank slightly.

She raised her hand, and her inner strength made her voice travel farther: "Archers are ready to attack the enemy!"

The archery troops, which had been equipped with improved bows, were extremely fierce. The two attacking dragons were unable to interact and exert their power, and their weaknesses were instantly exposed. Jun Lin, with a team of iron cavalry, quickly broke through the formation.

Changed again.

As the wounded fell, new soldiers continued to fill the formation, and the troops in the middle moved forward to form the Three Elements Formation of Heaven and Earth.

Zou Tao was shocked: "This formation is becoming increasingly difficult to break. Are they going to use all the ten ancient formations?"

Jun Lin clenched his five fingers tightly around the hilt of the sword, his bones crackling from being squeezed.

"It's a trap."

These three words seemed to be squeezed out from between the teeth.

Zou Tao was stunned: "What?"

The veins on the back of her hands were bulging, and her face was gloomy and scary: "Their goal is not to attack Jingguo, but to trap us and delay time."

Zou Tao was even more confused now: "Why delay time?"

Jun Lin killed the enemy who was about to assassinate her with one sword.

"The King of Yue's real target is Jin Ge in the palace."