si-mexico Chapter 2071 A great victory
Chapter 2071 A great victory
Zhang Liang's eyes lit up, thinking he was about to kill Xue Huaide!
At this critical moment, a sneer of triumph flashed in Xue Huaide's eyes, and his halberd, which had been moving slowly, suddenly accelerated, striking first despite being behind!
With a flick of his wrist, the small branch of his halberd cleverly hooked the handle of Zhang Liang's cleaver, pulling it sharply to the side!
At the same time, the halberd tip, like a poisonous dragon emerging from its cave, swiftly pierced Zhang Liang's ribs with lightning speed during the moment when the two horses' stirrups crossed!
This sudden change of tactics was incredibly fast, a truly decisive blow!
Zhang Liang's all-out slash missed, and he lost his balance. It was too late for him to parry!
"Pfft!"
The sharp halberd tip pierced through Zhang Liang's iron armor without any hindrance, emerging from his back!
Zhang Liang's body trembled violently as he looked down in disbelief at the halberd that had pierced his body.
He looked up at Xue Huaide's cold face, opened his mouth, but only mouthfuls of blood gushed out.
Xue Huaide snorted coldly, and with a sudden burst of strength, he lifted Zhang Liang's corpse off the horse and sent it crashing heavily into the dust!
"The general is dead!"
General Zhang has been killed in action!
The death of their commander became the final straw that broke the Tang army's will to resist.
The Tang army, which had been struggling to hold on, collapsed completely in an instant, crying out and fleeing in all directions. No one had the will to protect the grain supplies anymore.
"Ding Shan!" Xue Huaide drew his halberd and shouted in a deep voice.
"Your son is here!" Xue Dingshan had been waiting for a long time.
"Lead the troops to wipe out the remaining enemy forces, completely control the camp, and inventory the grain and weapons. If there is any resistance, kill them without mercy!"
"Order!"
Xue Dingshan accepted the order, brandished his halberd, and led his fierce Chu soldiers in a final mopping-up operation against the routed Tang army.
Without command and morale, the Tang army was unable to mount any effective resistance; they either surrendered on their knees or were mercilessly slaughtered.
The battle ended quickly.
As the smoke of battle gradually dissipated, the vast Tang army supply camp fell completely under the control of the Chu army.
The mountains of grain, brand-new armor, and countless arrows and logs—all these precious resources became the spoils of war for the Chu army.
Xue Huaide stood on his horse in the camp, watching his son Xue Dingshan methodically direct the soldiers to take over the camp defenses and inventory supplies, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
In this battle, they not only killed Tang general Zhang Liang, but also seized the enemy's vital supply camp, achieving remarkable military exploits.
This earth-shattering battle, which swept across the entire front, finally came to an end with a complete victory for the Chu army.
The fame of the Xue family's two halberds will surely spread throughout the world with this great victory.
Soon it was afternoon, and the winter sun began to soften, casting a golden-red glow on the majestic city walls of Zhennanguan, weathered by war and bearing the marks of time.
On the wall, the tattered Chu battle flag still fluttered in the evening wind, as if silently proclaiming this hard-won victory.
On the vast battlefield before the pass, the smoke of battle had not yet completely dissipated, and the air was still filled with a heavy smell of blood and burnt flesh.
Countless laborers and auxiliary soldiers were busily cleaning up the battlefield, collecting the bodies, and retrieving the arrows; the scene was solemn and desolate.
Just then, several victorious Chu army forces converged on the south gate of Zhennanguan from different directions.
The first to arrive was General Ran Ming.
His infantry corps had fought a brutal battle with Liu Hongji's troops. Although the soldiers were exhausted, their faces were filled with the pride and joy of victors.
Ran Ming himself was still riding that magnificent black warhorse, with the chilling Mo Dao lying beside the saddle, the bloodstains on the blade already congealed into a dark brown.
The scars on his armor and the bloodstains all over his body were the most direct proof of his bravery and achievements today.
Immediately afterwards, a slight, rhythmic tremor came from the ground, and a cavalry force galloped in from the east like a white cloud.
The leader, clad in silver armor and a white robe, exuded heroic spirit; he was none other than Zhao Yu, the commander of the White Horse Cavalry.
Although his troops had also experienced continuous battles and long-distance raids, their military bearing remained impeccable. The upright postures and sharp eyes of the cavalrymen demonstrated their elite status and formidable strength.
Zhao Yu's gleaming silver spear shimmered with a cold light in the setting sun. His eyes met Ran Ming's, and they nodded slightly to each other, everything understood without words.
Almost simultaneously, a weary cavalry force arrived at the pass from the northwest.
The leading general had a face like a red date, lips like painted rouge, phoenix eyes, silkworm eyebrows, a height of nine feet, and a beard two feet long; this was none other than Guan Yun.
The Green Dragon Crescent Blade in his hand, its cold, bluish blade, seemed to still exude a chilling killing intent in the afterglow of the setting sun.
The hooves of the cavalry behind him and the robes of the soldiers were covered in dust and bloodstains, clearly indicating that they had also been through a fierce chase and battle.
Finally, arriving from the southwest was a mixed infantry and cavalry force led by Xue Huaide and his son Xue Dingshan.
Xue Huaide, clad in black armor and riding a black horse, wielded a halberd that exuded a menacing aura. His son, Xue Dingshan, followed closely behind, his young face displaying both the excitement of his first battle and the composure of having personally slain a powerful enemy.
The Tang army's supply depot, which they were responsible for capturing, was one of the key objectives of this battle. Judging from their composed demeanor, it was clear that their mission had been successfully completed.
Four highly decorated generals unexpectedly met outside the south gate of Zhennanguan.
After a bloody battle and a reunion, even if there were some competition or disagreements in normal times, they were all swept away by this great victory and the camaraderie of fighting side by side.
Ran Ming, with his forthright and generous nature, was the first to burst into laughter, his voice booming like a bell: "General Zhao, General Guan, General Xue!"
"Though your banners are stained with dust and blood, you are still full of vigor. You must have all achieved great success and returned victorious! Congratulations! Congratulations!"
Zhao Yu returned the greeting from horseback with a cupped-hand salute, a rare smile on his face, humility tinged with confidence.
"General Ran fought fiercely on the front lines and defeated Liu Hongji, making a great contribution."
"I, Zhao, was merely following orders and led my troops in a raid. I succeeded by sheer luck. How dare I claim credit for it?"
"General Guan and General Xue, on the other hand, pursued the fleeing enemy, beheaded generals and captured flags, while General Xue went straight to the heart of the enemy and seized their supplies. Both of them made outstanding contributions."
Guan Yun stroked his long beard, a glint of light flashing in his phoenix eyes, and said in a deep voice:
"General Zhao, you flatter me. I merely sought out that Scorpion Clan member, Tuowu Jin, to settle a personal grudge and behead him to comfort the spirits of my former comrades who were wounded by arrows. I am no match for the strategic planning and decisive victories of you generals."
His words were concise, yet they carried an aura of righteous indignation.
Xue Huaide chimed in, his voice booming, "We are all acting on His Majesty's orders, each fulfilling our duties."
"The victory over Zhang Liang, the capture of enemy supplies, and the cutting off of Li Jing's retreat were all thanks to the bravery of the soldiers and Your Majesty's great fortune."
"As for my son Ding Shan, he performed reasonably well in his first major battle today, which makes me very happy."