Chapter 71: Catastrophic Disaster
The sky gradually darkened. In late spring and early summer, the sunset glow in the sky dotted thousands of miles of clouds and even the sun appeared as bright red as blood.
The soldiers were physically exhausted, but their spirits and morale were still rising.
There has been much blood and tears on the battlefield, and a rare great victory is something that is much more desirable, let alone an incredible and complete victory like this one!
According to General Zhang, as long as they hold on for a few more days, they can wipe out the remaining Daqing soldiers who are crossing the mountains in one go and ensure peace for decades!
By then, these soldiers who have fought bloody battles all day long can return home in glory and enjoy a peaceful and prosperous era! If they can't seize the best opportunity to make achievements, won't they have to fight with Daqing on the border for several more years?
Not only do we have to endure the bitter cold at the border, but the days of fear, trepidation and loneliness are really hard to bear.
Accomplish your goal in one fell swoop, today!
Under the clouds, the distant mountain range reveals its colossal outline, with dots of green in between, like a fairyland on earth.
Unfortunately, the soldiers, who were already looking forward to a bright future with great joy, were in no mood to appreciate such a beautiful scene.
Only his unwavering steps and tightly grasped weapons reveal his uneasy mood.
Not far ahead, there were scattered figures of Daqing deserters who had thrown away their armor and weapons and were fleeing in a panic, hoping to reunite with their comrades, which would at least give them some false sense of security.
The movement of the Dayue army was not fast, it could even be said to be somewhat slow, allowing those fleeing soldiers and defeated generals to pour into the mountains one by one.
Although the mountain range is huge, it almost blocks their retreat.
As long as they blocked the gap, the remaining troops of Daqing wanted to cross the mountains and return home without supplies? It was nothing but a foolish dream! When the gap between the mountains appeared in front of the army, scouts rode fast horses to rush over.
"General, most of the remnant soldiers of Daqing who escaped have gone in, and only a small part are fleeing in all directions without any goal or direction." The scout came to a place not far from Zhang Qihan and reported in a low voice.
"good!"
Zhang Qihan nodded slightly, his throat throbbing, and he said with full strength: "The first push is strong, the second is weak, and the third is exhausted! Send someone to report to the soldiers to charge into the Hengjie Mountains and fight another battle. I will personally ask for merit for you guys! After this battle, there will be a three-day celebration, with plenty of meat and good wine to share!"
The flag behind him fluttered in the wind, and the light and shadow cast by the setting sun fell on it, as if it was a blessing from heaven, as if the god of war was in the world.
Immediately, messengers rushed to all directions to convey the order.
Shouts of joy rang out from all directions. The already exhausted soldiers couldn't help but reveal their joy upon hearing the news and charged into the Hengjie Mountains like wolves and tigers.
Try to find the place where the remnant soldiers of Daqing gather before dark, and win the battle in one go! When the last soldier of Dayue also walked into the Hengjie Mountains, the sky became darker and darker, the clouds gradually faded, and a fierce wind blew up, stirring up the colorful clouds in the sky.
The troops marched into the valley, and scouts were dispatched everywhere. Although Daqing's decline was irreversible, the necessary caution was still maintained on the veteran.
If they fail to capture the place where Liu Xuanqi is gathering his troops, the army will inevitably have to rest for a night and must find a more suitable terrain.
The mountains are majestic and towering, and the few people and horses rushing in can hardly see any traces.
At the front, some people had already started to raise their swords and fight with the remaining Daqing soldiers who had almost no power to resist.
Zhang Qihan looked around and frowned slightly.
It's a little too quiet in the mountains.
Of course, it is very likely that the soldiers who fled here first had already disturbed the birds and beasts.
"You are so successful, yet you are still thinking about these things? Zhang Qihan, ah Zhang Qihan, you are destined to be a hard worker!"
Zhang Qihan was in a good mood, secretly teasing himself in his heart.
After this battle, there is probably nothing more useful for him. He can retire to his hometown, enjoy his grandchildren and live out his days in peace. That would be a great happiness!
The sounds of fighting were getting farther and farther away. The old general, who had fought in battles for half his life, let his horse march slowly forward. He no longer needed to personally lead the charge to gather up the remnants of the defeated army.
When the situation is favorable, whatever you do is right, and everyone is a god of war at this time.
Until a certain moment, the sound of fighting suddenly stopped.
The soldiers in front suddenly stopped.
Even the scouts stood there, looking straight ahead, motionless.
"how?"
Zhang Qihan finally drove the horse forward and galloped, "You don't even have the strength to swing your spear?"
"ambush!!!"
At a certain moment, a hoarse cry came from a distance, with an indelible and endless fear in the voice.
Hearing the shouts, Zhang Qihan frowned and galloped forward on his horse.
ambush?
Ambush ass!
He was very familiar with Daqing's army. How many troops could he mobilize? It wasn't a war to destroy a country! At most, there were only a few thousand reinforcements. With morale collapsing, they were just trying to put out a fire. How could they be called an "ambush"? When he rode his horse all the way to the front of the battlefield, he was stunned.
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The remnants of Daqing’s defeated troops did indeed gather together.
But next to that group of defeated soldiers, tens of thousands of soldiers wearing earth-colored armor and full of energy were staring at Dayue's army with a covetous look.
"Da Yong's troops?!"
Seeing the army that had been waiting here for who knows how long, Zhang Qihan felt like his scalp was about to explode.
Of course, Dayue not only borders Daqing, but there are very few conflicts between other countries and the relationship is pretty good.
Dayue and Dayong have always been at peace with each other, so why would Dayong intervene in the battle now? It seems that they have been prepared for a long time and are ready to fight, as if they are sure that he will come here.
Moreover, Daqing actually allowed Dayong's army to enter its territory? Aren't they afraid that Dayong would take the opportunity to launch an expedition?
Too many doubts flooded into his mind. Zhang Qihan immediately pulled the reins and shouted loudly: "Hold steady and retreat slowly!"
The Dayong army was well-rested, and the exhausted soldiers certainly could not afford to fight another bloody battle. No matter what the reason behind this was, reality had to be considered first.
The army retreated slowly, but suddenly countless shrubs and grass that had fallen to the ground were dug up among the mountains and fields.
One after another, figures rushed down, armed with sharp weapons and armor, blocking the rear of the army.
Zhang Qihan looked around, and found ambushes everywhere! Just from the armor worn by the soldiers, it was not difficult to tell whose army they were.
Dayong, Dayue, and Daqi. The unexpected calamity came in the blink of an eye, and an indescribable chill surged into the heart.
Zhang Qihan's lips moved, but he couldn't utter a word.
What kind of sin did Dayue commit that irritated God and the people, that a battle with Daqing could lead to the coalition forces of several countries joining forces to surround it!
This means we must be determined to annihilate them!
The clouds in the sky finally dissipated, the wind roared violently, and all kinds of raging waves gathered together and swooped down.
The mountains are like the sea and the setting sun is like blood.
Zhang Qihan clenched his teeth tightly, as if he was about to cry out blood, and a roar burst out from his chest, which finally turned into a single word, the sound was shrill and desolate.
"kill!!!"
(End of this chapter)