Nangong Jin's heart skipped a beat. The Western Moon Iron Cavalry were the elite cavalry of the Western Moon Kingdom. The fact that they had suffered such heavy casualties meant that the enemy was far too powerful.
The strength of Da Ning is indeed well-deserved. If I had known this would happen, I would never have formed the four-nation alliance in the first place.
Now look what's happened! The first attempt has been unsuccessful, which is a very bad omen!
To guard against unforeseen circumstances, we must be prepared at any time to defect and surrender to Daning.
Bargu looked grave. He had thought he would conquer the city without lifting a finger, but now it seemed the enemy's strength was not to be underestimated. It was best to be cautious.
"Brother Xiyue, how many troops does the enemy have? Which general is leading them? How did you lose so many men?" Balhu asked in quick succession.
Nangong Jin also looked anxious, "Could it be that Chu Jiuqing's reinforcements have already arrived in Anyang?"
Gao Lizhu shook her head. "Impossible. It takes at least a month to get from Kyoto to Anyang. It's only been a few days. Even if they could fly, reinforcements couldn't arrive this quickly, unless..."
"Brother Gao, just say what you have to say. What are you hesitating for?" Barhu shouted at the top of his lungs.
Gao Lizhu's gaze swept over everyone. "Unless Chu Jiuqing already knows our plan, there's no way we'll get reinforcements."
Upon hearing this, Bargu's eyes widened immediately. "What? You mean there are spies among our four kingdoms, and the 200,000 troops sent to the border were just a decoy to lure us here?"
"I was just guessing, afraid that someone might try to curry favor with the Great Ning Dynasty, so..." Gao Lizhu didn't dare to continue, feeling a little guilty, since he had no evidence.
Now, Xi Yuelei led his troops to attack Anyang, but not only did he fail to enter, he also suffered heavy losses. Now, Gao Lizhu has raised questions, which clearly shows that she is suspicious of the Northern Barbarians and the Southern Frontier.
Nangong Jin immediately became angry and grabbed Gao Lizhu by the collar. "Gao, explain yourself clearly. Who is this spy you're talking about?"
"Nan, Brother Nangong, please don't be angry. I, I didn't say it was you." Gao Lizhu shrank her neck in fright and waved her hands repeatedly.
Bargu was furious. "If it wasn't him, then who are you talking about, the mole I am?"
"No, no, I didn't say it was you," Gao Lizhu quickly denied.
Nangong Jin snorted coldly, "If it's not General Ba, then you're talking about me! You surnamed Gao, what do you mean? What evidence do you have that I'm the mole?"
Gao Lizhu was almost in tears. "Brother Nangong, that's not what I meant. I didn't say it was you."
Bargut clenched his fists so tightly they cracked. "Hmph, in the end, you're still talking about me."
Gao Lizhu was sweating profusely, on the verge of collapse. It would have been so much better to watch them fight like dogs, but she had to be so quick to speak. Now she was being watched and questioned, and everything she said was wrong.
Just as he was wondering how to start the conversation, Xi Yuelei's voice rang out.
"Shut up, all of you. There's no mole here."
Xi Yuelei was both ashamed and angry. If he had known that Anyang was prepared, he should have sent these people to lead the charge, so that they wouldn't have made wild guesses out of nothing.
"We are allies. Only by sharing a common hatred for the enemy can we achieve great things. Don't make unfounded suspicions about this."
He glared at Gao Lizhu with bloodshot eyes and warned sternly, "Brother Gao, watch your mouth. Don't spout nonsense and disrupt morale."
"Yes, yes, Brother Xiyue, I was wrong." Gao Lizhu nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Nangong Jin ignored Gao Lizhu and turned his gaze to Xi Yuelei. "Brother Xi Yue, what exactly happened? Did the reinforcements from Da Ning really not arrive?"
Xi Yuelei suppressed his temper and sighed heavily. "Without reinforcements, and with guidance from a master in Anyang City, those bastards didn't play by the rules. They dug countless traps along the way, with numerous hidden mechanisms inside, making it impossible for my cavalry to move an inch."
"Hahaha..." As soon as Xi Yuelei finished speaking, Gao Lizhu threw her head back and laughed loudly, "I thought Brother Xi Yue had encountered a powerful Dragon Shadow Army, but it turns out it was just a trap!"
"Yes, a mere horse trap was enough to rout Brother Xiyue's iron cavalry. It's utterly ridiculous." Nangong Jin's previous concerns vanished, replaced by a mocking tone.
Barhu almost burst out laughing. "Brother Xiyue, you were really too careless! It's just a horse trap. You could have just walked around it. Why did you have to jump right into it? You were practically asking for death!"
Xi Yuelei was so ashamed by the ridicule that he blushed, clenched his fists, and gritted his teeth. "Don't talk nonsense here. If you're so capable, try it yourselves. I want to see how you get across that treacherous horse trap."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone shut their mouths, and none of them dared to say another word.
They were all secretly thinking to themselves that the horse trap was well-hidden and difficult to avoid; once someone stepped on it, they would die.
If they were to lead the charge, they would surely suffer heavy losses.
This job is practically suicide; it's better to play it safe.
Bargu and Nangong Jin thought so, but Gao Lizhu didn't. She felt that this was a golden opportunity.
Of the four kingdoms, Gao Luo was the weakest, making it impossible for them to obtain Princess An Yang.
If we rush to be the vanguard now, and successfully pass through the horse-trapping pit, Anyang City will be within our grasp.
With a remarkable woman like Princess Anyang, the prosperity and strength of the Gaoluo Kingdom is just around the corner.
Thinking of this, he shouted, "Since none of you dare to be the vanguard in the siege, let me, Gao Lizhu, lead the troops to conquer Pingyang City."
Upon hearing this, the group was secretly delighted; finally, a simpleton was willing to do this kind of one-way trip.
It is estimated that most of Goryeoju's men were killed, and the horse traps were all destroyed.
"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Brother Gao. Quickly gather enough men and head towards Anyang City." Xi Yuelei nodded in agreement.
Bargu and Nangong Jin echoed their sentiments.
"General Gao truly lives up to his reputation as the fiercest general of Gaoluo. I wish you every success!"
"Yes, we're waiting for General Gao's good news from the rear."
Hearing them say that, Gao Lizhu couldn't help but snort, knowing what these people were up to.
They send the Gao Luo people to fight, and once they're all dead, they reap the benefits.
He's not stupid. To throw his life away for nothing is foolish and shows a lack of common sense. How could he be considered the greatest warrior of Gaoluo?
Goryeo Joo smiled faintly, "Don't be in a hurry. Before I go to war, the three kingdoms will have to lend a hand."
"Exercise force? What force?" Nangong Jin was taken aback.
Bargu was also confused. "General Gao, what do you mean? Are you scared?"
Fearing that Gao Lizhu might change her mind, Xi Yuelei hurriedly said loudly, "Brother Gao, there are no jokes in the army. Orders are absolute. You have already accepted the order, so you must not go back on your word!"
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