"Prime Minister, General Sima!" a deputy general reported with a worried expression, "The soldiers are almost at their limit. If this continues, they may not even be able to lift their weapons."
Chestnut-faced man frowned deeply. He had already anticipated this situation, but he had no better solution. He could only say in a low voice, "Keep going and don't let your guard down."
Just as the group was chatting, a deafening battle cry rang out, but they seemed not to hear it and continued their conversation.
The Qin army never stopped harassing Rao City, launching at least three to five small-scale raids every day.
However, the most significant change on the battlefield was the arrival of news of Chu reinforcements – they were rushing towards Rao City and would arrive in about an hour.
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, General Sima!" A guard rushed over with a beaming face, announcing the news to the public.
Upon hearing this, Li Fu and Sima Shang exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with disbelief, before becoming extremely excited.
"Great, they're here! They've finally arrived!"
Sima Shang took a deep breath, suppressing his surprise, and asked, "Do you know how many troops Chu has brought this time, and who their generals are?"
"One hundred thousand elite troops!" the guard exclaimed urgently. "The commander is General Jingyang of the Chu Kingdom."
Upon hearing this, Li Fu and Sima Shang breathed a sigh of relief. With 100,000 elite troops and the renowned Jing Yang, they would surely be able to break this predicament and even launch a surprise counterattack against the Qin army, catching them completely off guard.
"Heaven is on our side! The Qin army... it's time for us to seek revenge!" A vicious, teeth-gritting voice rang out, as if expressing all the grievances and bitterness they had endured for days.
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"Report—!!"
"Reporting to the Grand Commandant, we have discovered the Chu army's tracks. They are marching twenty li away from us, and their direction seems to be towards Rao City." The elite scouts of the Black Dragon Armored Army rushed into the tent and succinctly reported the information they had gathered.
Upon hearing this, the wicked man's face turned cold and he said in a deep voice, "I knew that the State of Chu would come. It is fortunate that I, the Grand Commandant, have waited here for ten days."
Erniu and the others suddenly realized that this place was located at the side of the fork in the road leading to the two border cities of Yan. If Chu wanted to help Yan, it would have to pass through here.
No wonder the Grand Commandant insisted on stationing himself here, and sent elite scouts to lie in ambush day and night at the crossroads twenty miles away, in order to monitor the State of Chu.
"Grand Commandant, what should we do next...?" Erniu asked in a low voice.
The wicked man raised his head slightly, a sinister smile appearing on his lips: "If Brother Yunlong were here, seeing Ping'an County in such chaos, he would surely turn his gun on Brother Yunfei's... well, you know... I would do the same."
"Order the army to march immediately and launch a full-scale attack on Lingshou at midnight!"
"Yes, Grand Commandant!" Erniu answered the order, but a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
What exactly was the Grand Commandant talking about in his previous sentence? Where did Ping'an County come from? And who are Yunlong and Yunfei? What is all this about?
Half an hour later, the Black Dragon Armored Army had packed up their belongings and were ready to go. They were just waiting for the wicked man's order to unleash their powerful aggression like awakened beasts.
The wicked man took off his black and gold robe, put on armor he hadn't worn in a long time, slung a sword over his waist, and carried a halberd in his hand as he emerged from his tent.
"Mount up!"
With a loud roar, the wicked man ordered his soldiers to mount their horses in perfect unison, their eyes gleaming with murderous intent and their blood boiling.
They haven't fought alongside the Grand Commandant for a long time!
The wicked man turned and shoved the halberd backward. Zhang Erhe hurriedly called for the wicked man's personal halberd-wielding strongman to come forward and take it, as he himself could not get the wicked man's halberd.
The wicked man leaped onto his horse, his voice booming like thunder, "Let's go! Attack Lingshou!"
"Wind, wind, strong wind!"
With a loud shout from the wicked man, the Black Dragon Armored Army suddenly unleashed an astonishing aura that shook the heavens and the earth.
The darkness of midnight enveloped Lingshou City like thick ink. The moonlight was obscured by heavy clouds, and all around was silent except for the occasional chirping of insects that broke the silence of the night.
The wicked man led the Black Dragon Armored Army silently to the outskirts of the city, hiding among the dense forests and rugged mountain roads, leaving no trace.
"Erniu, are the siege ladders and battering rams ready?"
"We're ready! We can attack the city at any time!"
"Very well, pass on the order: rush straight to the city gate and break it down. Once inside the city, form groups of ten and annihilate the Yan army within." The wicked man gave the order in a low voice, his tone steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority.
The Black Dragon Armored Army acted swiftly according to orders. Their black armor blended almost seamlessly into the darkness, but unfortunately, the deep, powerful sound of hooves, like the beating of drums, broke the silence of the night.
The wicked man charged ahead, completely ignoring the arrows that could rain down from the city walls at any moment, and his warhorse rushed toward the city gate like a meteor.
In the dead of night, the city's garrison was taking a nap. The Ling Shou City garrison had not been disturbed for many days and knew that the Qin army was gathering in Rao City. As time went on, it was inevitable that they would become complacent.
"Oh no, enemy attack! Enemy attack!!!" Someone was startled by the sound of horses' hooves. At first, they thought it was just a dream caused by tension. However, when their consciousness returned, they saw warhorses galloping towards them from outside the city. They immediately shouted loudly, their voices tinged with panic.
In an instant, chaos erupted on the city wall. Countless soldiers were awakened, and some were bewildered and frightened. Their instinctive attempt to organize a defense was futile, as they were caught off guard and their actions became disorganized.
The wicked man remained unfazed and, taking advantage of their confusion, led his army to the city gate. Ironically, not a single arrow had fallen from the city wall until now.
Compared to the Qin army, the soldiers in Lingshou City were far inferior in both military skills and strength.
"Break down the city gate!" the wicked man roared.
"Understood!"
The Black Dragon Armored Army quickly assembled siege weapons, while other soldiers raised their shields to protect their comrades from the possible barrage of arrows.
Inside the city.
Lord Changguo was discussing battle plans with his generals when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps. The next second, the door was pushed open, and a guard shouted urgently, "Lord Changguo, the Qin army is launching a night attack!"
Lord Changguo was shocked, a look of disbelief flashing across his face. He said urgently, "Can you see clearly that it is the Qin army? Aren't they attacking Rao City?"
"Wearing black armor and riding armored warhorses, they are the Black Dragon Xuanjia Army!" The guard's words struck me like a thunderbolt.
Lord Changguo's expression changed drastically. He quickly regained his composure and realized the gravity of the situation. He stood up abruptly and roared, "Immediately organize defenses! Guard the city gates! Under no circumstances can we allow them to breach the city!"
After saying this, he strode towards the outside of the house, wanting to personally supervise the battle. The generals immediately got up and followed him.
Someone suddenly suggested, "Lord Changguo, why don't we send someone to request aid for Raocheng?"
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