Chapter 596: The Deposed Princess Strikes Back at the Female General 43
Su Ziyan was wearing a silver armor, which was colorful and engraved with auspicious cloud patterns. It was not something that someone of her level could wear, but she was the Princess of Rui, so the Prince of Rui specially ordered someone to make it for her, and she liked it very much.
Her sword was also given by the emperor. It was gorgeous and luxurious, but also quite heavy and not very handy. However, she still carried it with her at all times.
Ji Yunhuan is now a veteran of many battles, and she knew at a glance that these things were not practical. She dusted herself off, stood up, and said calmly:
"The battlefield is dangerous. General Su should not dress so ostentatiously. You will easily become a target."
"I don't wear heavy armor for the convenience of movement. I wear breastplate and chest armor. As for the sword, the blade is already bent, and I haven't had time to get a new one."
"General Su, don't you have any personal soldiers to serve you? No messengers to run around for you? Prince Rui even brought the eunuchs from the palace with him. In terms of pomp and circumstance, I am really far behind. I don't even have personal soldiers. I just asked the little prince to deliver a meal."
Su Ziyan didn't believe a word of it and thought Ji Yunhuan was just quibbling.
"I don't want to waste my breath on you. War is not about words. When the real fight starts, you should be scared to death."
"His Royal Highness Prince Rui asked me to come and support you and check the situation on the battlefield. Jiayu Pass is the most important pass in the northern border and cannot afford any mistakes. With the enemy at hand, you two actually have the leisure to eat here and neglect your duties. I will report this to His Royal Highness Prince Rui truthfully."
"I don't think there are many people on the city wall. How are you defending? Aren't you just waiting for the Wujin people to break in?"
Yuwen Yi said coldly, "Put all the people out in the open, waiting to be a target for the Wujin people? The soldiers are hiding behind the battlements, so you can't see them all. Besides, there are people hiding in the dark. The troops are sufficient. Besides, the Wujin people are about to retreat, so there is no need for so many people."
"General Su, you only know how to suppress bandits, but not how to defend the city. We don't need reinforcements here. Someone, please ask General Su to go down."
Su Ziyan drew her sword and shouted, "I won't leave! His Royal Highness Prince Rui sent me here. I don't know who dares to touch me!"
A team of Southwestern Army also drew their weapons and protected Su Ziyan. For a moment, the situation became tense and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
Su Ziyan stared at Yuwen Yi vigilantly and said righteously, "They are afraid of you, but I am not afraid of you! Even if your military rank is higher than mine, even if you were born a prince, I am not afraid!"
"Soldiers go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and to gain merit. Don't think you can take all the credit by yourself! King Rui said that you are tyrannical and brutal, and you are bullying the North. If that's true, I won't leave. Your Highness King Rui is here in person. The North is not a place where you can cover up everything with one hand!"
Yuwen Yi waved his hand and asked everyone to leave. Since Su Ziyan wanted to die, there was no need for him to stop her.
Su Ziyan led her men to walk back and forth on the city wall, hoping to find an opportunity to kill the enemy and gain merit, but she found that the guards on the city wall were very tight, and the Wujin people were killed before they could even attack the wall. Occasionally, a few escaped and climbed over the wall, but were quickly shot dead by an arrow, leaving her no room to intervene.
Su Ziyan was so angry that her teeth were itching. Yuwen Yi really didn't give her any chance. The more so, the more she couldn't give up.
She must make achievements to help King Rui solve his problems.
Su Ziyan hid behind the battlement and through a one-foot square hole, she found that there were not many Wujin people attacking the city. Just now, Yuwen Yi also said that the Wujin people were about to retreat, so she had an idea in her mind.
Su Ziyan touched the gate and ordered, "Open the city gate. This general wants to go out of the city to fight and repel the Wujin people!"
The soldiers at the gate thought Su Ziyan was crazy. What was the difference between opening the city gate now and surrendering?
The soldiers refused to open the city gate, so Su Ziyan ordered her men to rob it. No one could stop her from going into battle and killing the enemy today!
Ji Yunhuan hurried over, followed by a group of soldiers, and quickly separated the Southwestern Army, preventing them from approaching the gate.
"Su Ziyan! If you dare to get close to the gate again, I will be rude to you!"
Su Ziyan laughed loudly, "Just you? You think you are a female knight just because you hold a sword? How funny! You don't know how to fight at all. You think I will be afraid of you just because you have many people with you. You will bully others by taking advantage of your status as the daughter of the Duke's Mansion. You are dominating the Northern Territory. I am not afraid of you!"
"There aren't many enemies outside. You're cowering, afraid that someone will steal the credit. I want to open the city gates and kill all the enemies! When we were in the southwest, we were all heroes. We weren't as cunning as you. You're hiding in the city even though you're sure to win."
The Southwestern Army also echoed this. They came to the Northern Border to make achievements and could not be stopped by a delicate young lady.
Ji Yunhuan patiently explained: "The enemy may not seem numerous, but there are actually a large number of soldiers and horses behind them. Once the city gate is opened, Jiayu Pass will be in danger."
"The situation in the southwest is relatively stable. There are some small countries around it. They are afraid of the power of Chen State and dare only make small fights. There is no major unrest. Those bandits are even less powerful. Chen State has strong soldiers and horses and has an absolute advantage. Naturally, it can win every time."
"But the North is different. The Wujin people are brave and good at fighting, and they have conquered the surrounding small countries. We cannot rush into a fight before we are fully prepared. The Wujin people are fearless, but we are backed by tens of thousands of people from the Chen country, so we still have to defend ourselves."
"To put it bluntly, you are just afraid!" Su Ziyan sneered and said disdainfully: "When two armies are fighting, how can you boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige? War depends on momentum. Chen Country will win!"
Su Ziyan took out the token of King Rui and shouted, "Open the city gates and follow me out of the city to meet the enemy! This is King Rui's order, do you want to disobey?"
With a whoosh, a burning iron arrow shot in.
"Be careful to hide!" Ji Yunhuan yelled and flew to hide in a blind corner.
The soldiers had been fighting for so many days that it was almost a conditioned reflex. Everyone knew what they should do. They quickly hid and shot arrows outside.
More and more flints were shot in, and the Wujin people were making their final attack.
Ji Yunhuan was wearing a fireproof cloak and was safe and sound. There was nothing flammable around him, so the flint would go out after a while.
"Ah!" Su Ziyan let out a shrill scream. Her body was on fire. The armor was too heavy and she had difficulty moving. In a panic, she fell to the ground and rolled around wildly.
The Southwestern Army also suffered, with several people being burned by the fire and shouting for help.
Xiao Wang followed Ji Yunhuan and couldn't help laughing. "It's all her own fault. She's wearing something so conspicuous that she's a sitting duck. Who else should we shoot if not her?"
Ji Yunhuan couldn't let the fire spread any further, so after the rain of arrows passed, he gave the order: "Bring the water pipes over, spray water to put out the fire, and treat the wounded."
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