Chapter 339 Victory!
Zar's eyes were red. He never doubted Lu Chenyang's ability. He knew that the 100,000 troops he left behind would be in great danger.
When he heard from the scouts that Lu Chenyang only brought 300,000 soldiers and horses, he should have known that Lu Chenyang must have other plans.
Now he knew his plan, but the price was too painful.
Zar knew in his heart that his situation was hopeless and he became the second King of Nanyang.
He had clearly reminded himself countless times before fighting with Lu Chenyang. He even mocked King Nanyang on many nights, thinking that he was too incompetent and could still be defeated despite such an advantage.
And now, he became the second loser. He was destined to be the same loser as King Nanyang, a defeated opponent on Lu Chenyang's road to fame.
But, he was also different! Zaer took a deep breath, his will to survive and his unyielding tenacity bursting out. If he could be defeated so easily, he wouldn't have made it this far!
Zar shouted angrily, "Warriors of the Eagle God! For the honor of the warriors, never bow your heads, never surrender! Follow me and kill! Capture Lu Chenyang alive!"
Perhaps it was because of despair that the Tatar soldiers gained more courage. They came back to their senses from their dejection and their morale was greatly boosted.
Lu Chenyang didn't need it. Zar's words about capturing Lu Chenyang alive were enough to anger the Lu family army.
I've given them face, yet they still want to capture their masters alive? Do they think they're dead? Where does he get the confidence to speak so arrogantly in front of their masters?!
Lu Chenyang held a unique position in the hearts of all the soldiers in the Lu Family Army, unlike other generals and soldiers. For example, the Duke of Zhenguo, the soldiers loved and trusted him because he loved his soldiers like his own sons and fought alongside them. His ability and character were recognized by the soldiers.
Like Zar, he worked his way up from the bottom, and with his strong abilities and methods, he made the soldiers respect and fear him.
But Lu Chenyang was different from the Lu Family Army. Most of the Lu Family Army were refugees with nowhere else to go. They had once been in dire straits, and it was Lu Chenyang who provided them with food and a stable home.
It was a hope that fell from the sky in a desperate situation. Furthermore, their families were well-placed, living and working in peace and contentment under Lu Chenyang's policies. Some of their relatives worked in Lu Chenyang's workshops (Lu Chenyang had issued a policy that gave priority to relatives of Lu Family Army soldiers working in the workshops), and their children attended the schools he had opened.
Lu Chenyang practically gave his entire family a stable and bright future, something no other general could do.
Even soldiers without family would be impressed by Lu Chenyang's character after seeing this. If they were injured, they would receive the best care possible. The Lu Family Army never had a budget for medication. Whether they were ordinary soldiers or generals, as long as they were injured, they would receive full medical treatment.
Zhao Xi is Lu Chenyang's most beloved maid. She treats Lu Chenyang's injuries and also the injuries of the lowest-level private soldiers. She treats them equally and only considers the severity of the injuries.
They felt a kind of fairness they had never experienced before, fairness.
Therefore, Lu Chenyang's control over the Lu Family Army is something no other general can achieve. And the Lu Family Army's loyalty to Lu Chenyang is something no other army can achieve.
In the Lu family army, Lu Chenyang is their god and faith.
Even though Yan Xing had trained with them and fought alongside them, they trusted Yan Xing and admired his abilities, but between Lu Chenyang and Yan Xing, they still chose Lu Chenyang without hesitation.
Zar's words ignited the morale of the Tatar army and also ignited the anger of the Lu family army.
As the two sides engaged, the Tatars noticed that the Lu family army seemed particularly ferocious. They had clearly traveled all night and should have been exhausted and physically exhausted. Why were they still so brave?
It is obvious that the Tatars have always had the advantage in terms of physical strength, so why do they still feel exhausted when fighting?
As I said, belief is something that cannot be seen or touched, but people can feel its existence and importance.
The battle was decided with the arrival of Ji Ping, who arrived with an army of 100,000 that was almost unscathed, plunging the Tatars into complete despair.
The Tatars were surrounded, and the noisy battlefield suddenly became quiet, with only the strong smell of blood floating in the air.
Zar was covered in blood, and Lu Chenyang was not much better off. Both of them looked a little embarrassed.
Lu Chenyang stood there with an upright posture and a firm gaze, like a green pine.
He seemed to be unbeatable. Zar stared at him intently, his face full of unwillingness.
"Lu Chenyang, do you dare to fight me?" Zar asked.
He was actually a loser, but he refused to admit defeat and tried every possible way to redeem himself.
Fighting Lu Chenyang alone is his only chance.
Tan Feng stepped forward and stood in front of Lu Chenyang: "You are just a defeated general. What qualifications do you have to challenge our lord?!"
Zar looked at Lu Chenyang stubbornly, "Lu Chenyang, are you scared? You know you can't beat me, and you're afraid of losing face in front of your soldiers."
Lu Chenyang pushed Tan Feng away and said calmly, "Why shouldn't I be afraid? My soldiers were brave and fearless, and they defeated you all. As their commander, what do I have to fear?"
Zaer said sarcastically, "You're quite courageous. Even if you lost to me, at least you're not a coward."
Lu Chenyang raised his eyebrows. "Zar, how many times have you lost to me? Now all you can do is talk? The so-called Tatar warriors are nothing more than this."
Tan Feng sighed helplessly. He and Lu Chenyang grew up together. When he saw Lu Chenyang like this, he knew that he was itching to fight.
Zar was crazy for actually arguing with Lu Chenyang.
The two walked into the crowd, alone. But Tan Feng was very vigilant, fearing that someone would shoot an arrow and hurt Lu Chenyang, so he sent soldiers to separate the Tatar soldiers.
Zar looked at his actions and snorted, looking very disdainful.
Tan Feng didn't care about him. His master was so rich and precious. It didn't matter what Zar thought.
The two men walked to the middle of the venue, Zar holding two swords and Lu Chenyang holding a spear.
It is unprecedented that the two army commanders played against each other alone.
As soon as their eyes met, they launched an attack. Zar would not underestimate Lu Chenyang, and he used almost all his strength to chop Lu Chenyang directly with both swords.
Lu Chenyang did not dodge the first move. He held the spear with both hands and blocked it.
The big knife hit the gun, and the huge impact made Lu Chenyang's mouth numb, but he did not retreat.
A hint of surprise flashed across Zar's eyes. He had used all his strength in this move, and yet Lu Chenyang was able to block it?!
He was distracted for a moment, and Lu Chenyang's counterattack came.
Lu Chenyang raised his spear, then leaped up, pointing the spear tip straight at Zar's face from top to bottom!
Zar dodged by brushing his head, but Lu Chenyang's next move came immediately. Lu Chenyang kicked Zar's shoulder, and Zar retreated in embarrassment.
However, as soon as they met, Lu Chenyang took the advantage.
The Lu family army began to shout loudly without restraint: "Master Lu! Master Lu! Master Lu!"
Zar was extremely angry, and his harsh words became a joke.
He quickly came to his senses. The two men were fighting each other. The sound of swords and guns clashing was deafening, carrying an inexplicable murderous intent.
Lu Chenyang felt a long-lost surge of passion. He was a gifted martial artist, having practiced martial arts since childhood. As an adult, he had never met an opponent. Zare didn't have many fancy moves; they were all practical, each one designed to kill.
Lu Chenyang hasn't encountered such a tough opponent for a long time.
Zar had been on guard because he remembered that Lu Chenyang knew the Yan Family Spear, and there were some moves with the Yan Family Spear that were difficult to defend against. But Lu Chenyang didn't have any of that. So far, neither side had been able to gain an absolute advantage, but Lu Chenyang hadn't used the Yan Family Spear yet.
Lu Chenyang didn't know what he was thinking, but he knew that his physical strength was not as good as Zar's, and if it dragged on for too long, it would be disadvantageous to him. So Lu Chenyang decided to fight quickly.
Since the two of them had fought, Lu Chenyang had been observing Zar's weaknesses. This was Lu Chenyang's habit. During the battle, he would study his opponent's weaknesses and then defeat him.
This was different from his habit when fighting. When two armies were fighting, Lu Chenyang would make all preparations in advance, understand the enemy, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, and then use them to maximize his own advantages.
When it comes to shouldering other people's lives, Lu Chenyang will be more cautious.
But when it comes to fighting with others, his aggressive and thrill-seeking nature comes out.
Lord Lu is sometimes a willful person.
Lu Chenyang discovered that Zar's weakness was his lack of flexibility. Every move he made was aimed at killing someone, resulting in a very simple style. While it was indeed fierce enough, it lacked variety. As long as he could find the pattern of his attacks, he could predict his movements.
For example, in this move of his, he attacks with both hands, and when he retracts his attack, he doesn't care about his back.
Lu Chenyang's flexible body leaned back, almost sticking to the ground. He only used the wall to support the ground and his body. Like a fish, he slid between Zar's legs like a fish.
Zar lowered his head and before he could react, Lu Chenyang stabbed him in the back.
The gun tip pierced Zar's chest, and he felt a sharp pain. He was stunned, lowered his head and looked at his chest, then spat out a mouthful of blood.
Lu Chenyang was panting, but he won.
Deafening cheers rang out, and the soldiers shouted "Sir", resounding through the sky.
Zar's defeat was even worse for the Tatars. In this battle, Lu Chenyang completely extinguished the Tatars' ambitions.
After the cheers, there was a moment of silence, especially among the Yanhui Army.
After so many years of fighting, they finally defeated the Tatars? They felt a sense of unreality.
Is it finally over? Have they ended the war, and can they finally have peace?
After the silence, there was excitement. The Yanhui Army was the first to shed tears. After so many years of war, at this moment, it finally ended.
They cried loudly, venting their inner emotions wantonly.
It was the cry of a father who lost his son, the cry of a wife who lost her husband, and the cry of a child who lost his father. So many cries gathered together and were released at this moment.
And from now on, there will be no more. They can live a stable life.
Peace, these two words are precious.
Zar did not die. Lu Chenyang captured him and brought him back to Yanhui Pass.
Lu Chenyang led the army and returned triumphantly as the sun set.
This battle was also extremely brutal, second only to the day when Yanhui Pass was captured. But all the casualties were worth it, everyone thought so.
They brought back the victory.
The gates of Yanhui Pass were wide open to welcome their hero.
When Dong Zhe heard the news, even though he was unable to get out of bed, he still had people carry him to the city gate to welcome Lu Chenyang.
The army came with the fluttering Lu flag, and the first person Dong Zhe saw was Zar imprisoned in a prison car.
Dong Zhe's eyes suddenly turned red.
Lu Chenyang rode to the city gate and saw Dong Zhe. He was stunned for a moment: "Why is General Dong here too? Is he okay?"
Dong Zhe, supported by the soldiers, knelt before Lu Chenyang and said, "Sir, thank you for restoring peace to Yanhui Pass! Your kindness will be forever remembered by all the people and soldiers of Yanhui Pass!"
He said this sincerely. After so many years, Yanhui Pass can finally have peace.
His eyes were red for those who died in the battle.
Lu Chenyang helped him up, his expression gentle: "As an official of Dagan, I should return peace and prosperity to the people of Dagan."
This is not an excuse or bragging, he has always done this.
In the past, wherever he went to Lingnan and Shu, it was a time of peace and prosperity.
Dong Zhe looked at Lu Chenyang with admiration, and an idea came to his mind: if the Lord were the emperor, the whole Dagan would be better, right?
Dong Zhe realized his thoughts and couldn't help but stiffen. How could he have such a treasonous idea? He shook his head. Lord Lu was loyal to the emperor and patriotic, how could he have the intention of rebellion?
But...but, the emperor is incompetent, and the crown prince is no match for you. The world should be ruled by the capable. Who in this world is more qualified than Lord Lu?
If Lord Lu has this intention, he will also support it.
This thought flashed through Dong Zhe's mind. As a soldier defending his country, he had always prided himself on his loyalty. But at this moment, he had betrayed his long-held beliefs because another person had completely become the object of his loyalty.
The news that Lu Chenyang had won a great victory over the Tatars, annihilated 200,000 enemies, and captured the Tatar general Zar alive soon reached the capital.
This is the greatest victory since the founding of the country, no doubt about it!
Lu Chenyang once again created an unprecedented record.
The Tatars sent people to negotiate.
Now, no matter whether they are the factions that hate Zar or those that support him, they no longer care about him. He is no longer important. The Tatars are no longer able to fight against Dagan.
The only option is to negotiate and submit.
The Tatars, who had been proud for a hundred years, lowered their proud heads.
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