Yang Taozhi, dressed in a black and red training uniform, stood silently to the side with her posture straight and her aura restrained, like a sword that had not yet been drawn.
She thought for a moment and said, "Du Yucheng is a top-notch expert. It would be very difficult to take his head under the protection of several thousand people, but it's not impossible. What I'm worried about is, if I go, who will take care of my godfather?"
Zhao Yan said, "I will stay by my father's side every step of the way!"
Yang Taozhi said, "You can't stop Luo Ying."
Zhao Yan said, "Father, there is also He Zhi by your side."
Yang Taozhi said, "If Wang Yuluan brings troops, He Zhide will be in charge of the government troops and cannot be by my godfather's side at all times."
"Sister, the situation is urgent right now. We don't have a foolproof plan, but we have to take risks when necessary. Don't worry about us here. Just focus on doing your own thing."
Yang Taozhi said no more, "While they are resting, I will go now."
Night falls.
Yang Taozhi is extremely efficient and infiltrated the Zhenhai Camp's ranks all by herself.
The soldiers were cooking over a fire, and some were so exhausted that they collapsed on the ground and fell fast asleep, which was completely different from what Yang Taozhi had expected. She walked among the soldiers, but no one paid her any attention. They probably thought that she also needed to rest, and since they were the ones being chased, they would rather continue to flee than launch a counterattack.
Yang Taozhi thus arrived at the central army and saw Chengdu, the capital, not far away.
Du Yucheng was sitting alone by a campfire, grilling a skewer of some kind of meat.
Yang Taozhi slowed her pace and walked step by step toward Chengdu.
Du Yucheng was turning the meat skewers, letting the flames moisten every part of them, but suddenly stopped.
He looked at the starfruit branch.
Yang Taozhi stopped in her tracks.
Du Yu had visited the former Right Prime Minister's residence in Chengdu and knew Yang Taozhi, but what made him notice Yang Taozhi was the vigilance of a master.
And now, Yang Taozhi's face was right in front of him, and the hairs on his body stood on end!
With the halberd right in front of him, Du Yucheng didn't think twice before picking it up and launching a preemptive attack on Yang Taozhi.
He knew perfectly well that Yang Taozhi had already come this far, and it was too late to call for reinforcements. It was better to take the initiative and then slip into the crowd amidst the chaos.
Yang Taozhi came to kill him, and this decapitation operation precisely demonstrates that Zhao Cheng had no other way to get rid of him.
As long as they are not killed by Yang Taozhi, Zhao Cheng and the others will remain in a passive position.
Du Yucheng understood all of this a second before making his move, and then acted decisively.
Yang Taozhi's hand was hanging naturally at her sides. She then casually raised it, and a slender sword appeared in her hand. It was unclear where the sword had originally been hidden.
The fight between the two was about to break out. When they were only three steps apart, a pebble suddenly flew towards the ground between them.
The pebble wasn't big, but it kicked up a cloud of gray smoke when it hit the ground, clearly indicating that the force used to propel it was too great.
As the smoke cleared, Luo Ying appeared between the two.
Du Yucheng looked suspicious. He was not puzzled by Luo Ying's appearance, but by Luo Ying's recent actions.
If Luo Ying's pebble is aimed at Yang Taozhi, then he can take the opportunity to attack, and Yang Taozhi will have to face the combined attack of the two of them.
Luo Ying did not do that; he let the pebble fall in the middle.
This was a signal to Du Yucheng that Luo Ying did not want him to participate in the war.
“Commander Du Yu, you underestimate Yang Taozhi. You thought you could escape in the chaos by taking the initiative, but in reality, she could kill you with a single sword strike.” Sure enough, Luo Ying voiced his opinion.
Du Yucheng was shocked, but not at all resentful, because it turned out that Luo Ying had saved his life.
"Commander Yang, let everyone have a good meal. Let's go to the other side." Luo Ying smiled slightly at Yang Taozhi, her attitude as humble as if she were treating a friend.
Yang Taozhi did not answer with words, but turned and walked away from the crowd.
Luo Ying winked at Du Yucheng and followed Yang Taozhi.
Du Yucheng breathed a sigh of relief. With Luo Ying holding Yang Taozhi back, he was safe. Luo Ying's appearance also revealed another piece of information.
Wang Yuluan will be here soon.
Sure enough, Yuan Fei brought news when Yang Taozhi went to Zhenhai Camp.
"Master, Wang Yuluan has arrived!"
Zhao Cheng asked, "How far are we from there? How many people are there?"
Yuan Fei said, "By the time I returned to report, they should be less than five li away. They are all cavalry, four or five thousand of them!"
Yan Zheng sighed, "Boss, just as you predicted."
Zhao Cheng got up, found Zhao Huan's carriage, and said, "Father, Wang Yuluan is here with five thousand cavalry. There's no way to escape now. You should make a decision."
Zhao Huan's voice came from inside the carriage: "He Zhi, lead the soldiers to form ranks where they are, the rest of you, hurry forward."
"Yes!" He Zhi immediately walked away from the carriage.
Using three hundred to fight five thousand—everyone knows what that means. Zhao Cheng gave He Zhi a deep look, but ultimately said nothing, and organized the group to evacuate quickly.
He Zhi's fate was already intertwined with that of the Zhao family; they didn't need to say a word, they could feel each other's emotions.
Zhao Cheng was well aware of He Zhi and Zhao Huan's relationship, so there was no need to say anything sentimental; saying nothing was the best course of action.
After Zhao Huan and his son left, He Zhi's expression immediately turned serious. He untied the spear from his horse, raised it, and shouted, "Where are the three hundred soldiers?!"
"Yes, sir!!!" The three hundred soldiers surrounding him responded in unison.
He Zhi shouted, "Do you even remember who you are?!"
"Dragonlance Guards!!!"
He Zhi shouted, "The enemy is all cavalry! Take out your guns and let these little brats see the might of the Great Jing Dragon Spear Guards!"
"yes!!!"
A series of metallic clanging sounds rang out as all three hundred soldiers dismounted their white-haired spears.
Seeing this scene, He Zhi was also incredibly moved. It had been many years since he had seen such a sight.
Black armor, long spear.
Invincible Dragon Spear Guards!
"Spearmen are effective against cavalry, and you are all skilled spearmen. Now, follow my formation. Even if the enemy has five thousand cavalry and we only have three hundred, even if we can't defeat them, we must show them our strength!!!"
These three hundred soldiers had followed Zhao Huan for many years and no longer needed pre-battle mobilization procedures. He Zhi's words were also very pertinent. It was almost impossible for three hundred to defeat five thousand, but at least they should make the other side bleed a lot.
He Zhi knew that as long as Zhao Huan's family could successfully ascend Lingshan Mountain, everything would be worthwhile.
Even if he were to sacrifice himself here.
After setting up the formation, he stared at the direction from which Wang Yuluan had come with a look of grim determination.
Come forth, iron hooves of the empire!
I will meet you with my spear!
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