si-mexico Chapter 1224 A Dilemma
Chapter 1224 A Dilemma
Two days later, Chu Ning led a large army on the way to Hecheng.
The setting sun dyed the entire sky blood red. Chu Ning rode on a snow-white warhorse, wearing silver armor and a black cloak embroidered with golden dragon patterns.
His face was handsome but slightly pale, with a hint of fatigue between his brows, but his deep eyes still sparkled with a sharp light.
Suddenly, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves.
Jia Yu and several Jinyiwei came galloping, raising a lot of dust.
Jia Yu was wearing a dark black Feiyu suit and an embroidered spring sword on his waist. He jumped off the horse with clean and neat movements.
As the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, although Jia Yu was a civil servant, he also changed into the Feiyu uniform when he followed the army to the battle.
Jia Yu dismounted from his horse and clasped his fists, saying, "Your Highness, urgent military information!"
Chu Ning's heart trembled, he narrowed his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Speak."
"Ying Zheng did not go to Hecheng, but led 100,000 elite troops and went straight to Feihe City!" There was a hint of anxiety in Jia Yu's voice.
Chu Ning's face suddenly turned gloomy. He gripped the reins tightly, and his knuckles turned white.
Feihe City was an important city in the Zhou Dynasty. If it was conquered by Ying Zheng, the consequences would be disastrous.
More importantly, once Feihe City was captured and the morale of the Zhou army dropped, the Qin army would march straight in under the leadership of Ying Zheng.
If the Qin army cannot be stopped from breaking through Feihe City, the subsequent battle situation will be very unfavorable.
Among the three dynasties' wars, the first battle is extremely important to the military's morale and spirit. He does not want to be defeated in the first battle.
"Your Highness!"
Jia Yu continued, “We now have two choices: One is to rush to Feihe City immediately and fight a decisive battle with Ying Zheng.
The second is to go to Hecheng as planned. I believe that with Generals Xue Huaide and Zhao Yu guarding Feihe City, they will definitely be able to stop Ying Zheng."
Chu Ning remained silent, the voice and smile of Princess Changping appeared in his mind.
That day, she was sent to the State of Wei by Ying Zheng. She changed her military uniform and wore a plain white long dress, like a fairy descending to the earth.
That day, she blocked a fatal arrow for him.
As she fell into his arms, tears welled up in her eyes and she whispered, "Yes, I am awake, but I am also dying."
He promised her that he would seek justice for her, but... the despicable Ying Zheng actually took advantage of his absence to launch a sneak attack on Feihe City!
"Your Highness!"
Seeing that Chu Ning was slow to speak, Jia Yu became secretly anxious.
He knew too well Chu Ning's hatred for Ying Zheng, and he also knew too well Chu Ning's desire to avenge Princess Changping.
Chu Ning finally had the chance to meet Ying Zheng on the battlefield, how could he give up so easily?
Seeing Chu Ning’s expression change, Jia Yu quickly advised: “General Xue Huaide once shot and killed an enemy general with three arrows, his archery skills are unparalleled.
General Zhao Yu is famous for taking the heads of enemy generals in a hostile army. With the two of them guarding Feihe City, plus the tall city walls, they will definitely be able to stop Ying Zheng."
Chu Ning was still hesitant, and there were two voices fighting fiercely in his heart:
A voice was shouting at him to rush to Feihe City immediately, kill Ying Zheng with his own hands, and avenge Princess Changping.
Another voice reminded him to consider the overall situation and not act rashly.
"Your Highness!"
Jia Yu lowered his voice and frowned, "You are poisoned by the blood spider, so you should not travel long distances. If you force yourself to go to Feihe City, I'm afraid your body won't be able to bear it, and the poison will take effect."
"Now that the Crown Princess already has a little prince, if you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about the Crown Princess and the little prince."
Hearing about the Crown Princess and the Young Prince, the confusion and hesitation on Chu Ning's face eased a lot.
However, Chu Ning clenched his fists even tighter.
He could feel the toxins in his body stirring, like a poisonous snake moving through his blood vessels.
But he knew even more clearly that if Feihe City was lost, not only would the morale of the entire Zhou-Chu coalition be severely damaged, but even the Great Zhou Dynasty might fall into Ying Zheng's hands.
"Your Highness!"
Seeing that Chu Ning was still hesitant, Jia Yu continued to persuade him, "Even if we rush to Feihe City now, it's too late.
Ying Zheng has been on the road for two days, and we can't catch up with him no matter what. It's better to trust General Xue and General Zhao, they will definitely be able to defend Feihe City."
Chu Ning took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.
He thought of the tragic state of Princess Changping before her death and the vow of revenge he had made at that time.
However, you still have to put the people of the world first!
He finally made up his mind, his voice firm and powerful: "Pass the order, the whole army speeds up and rushes to Hecheng!"
Jia Yu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately passed the order down.
Chu Ning looked towards Feihe City, his eyes flashing with determination: "Ying Zheng, this time I will let you see how powerful our Chu soldiers are!"
Two days later, in the Weiyang Palace, the imperial palace of the Han Dynasty, thousands of miles away.
Emperor Liu Che of Han was sitting on the dragon throne, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a nine-dragon crown on his head.
He was playing with a jade ruyi in his hand, with a half-smile on his face.
Prime Minister Chen Pin, wearing a purple official robe and a black gauze hat, hurried into the hall and bowed:
"Your Majesty, I just received news that Ying Zheng is leading 100,000 elite troops to Feihe City, while Chu Ning is speeding to Hecheng."
Liu Che sneered, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes: "What a good trick of pretending to build a plank road while secretly attacking Chencang. Ying Zheng's trick is really smart."
His fingers tapped lightly on the armrests of the dragon throne, making a crisp sound.
Chen Pin asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, should we fulfill our agreement with Chu Ning and send troops to contain Sima Yi of Wei?"
Liu Che played with Yu Ruyi, a sly look flashed in his eyes: "No hurry."
The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile: "The Hundred Refinement Steel Crossbow that Chu Ning promised us hasn't arrived yet.
Besides, let them fight to the death first, and we can sit back and watch the fight, isn't that wonderful?"
Chen Pin smiled knowingly, with a gleam in his eyes: "Your Majesty is wise, but...if Chu Ning loses too quickly, I'm afraid it will be disadvantageous to us."
Liu Che stood up, walked to the window and looked at the sky in the distance.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his face, reflecting a strange smile. His fingers unconsciously stroked the window frame, and his eyes flashed with a calculating light:
"Don't worry, Chu Ning won't be defeated so easily. He has many talented people under his command, including Xue Huaide, Zhao Yu, Guan Yun, and Ran Ming. Even if Ying Zheng goes out in person, he may not be able to gain an advantage."
Chen Pin nodded in agreement, with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes: "Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision, and I admire you."
Liu Che turned around, his eyes sharp: "Pass the order, let the troops on the border get ready, once the time is right, we will... reap the benefits!"
There was a hint of excitement in his voice, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on Liu Che's face, reflecting a strange smile. This battle for the world has just begun.