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"What should I do..." Ye Yang thought hard, but couldn't come up with a solution.
Hengshan County had few troops, only eighty thousand men, which was nearly all the elite forces Ye Yang had. Moreover, the only ones with real combat strength were the five thousand Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry. The rest of the troops would surely collapse and vanish in an instant if they encountered Meng Jun's fifty thousand Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry. If that happened, Ye Yang would be heartbroken.
If he sent the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry to rescue Eastern County, even if they reached Eastern County, they would be fatigued. If Meng Jun's Army arrived first and waited for them, it would put him at an even greater disadvantage. However, Eastern County was the gateway on the western side of Qi Land. Once breached, the Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry could reach Linzi City in half a day, and at that time, the entire Fire God Clan might be uprooted.
Furthermore, if the army went to Eastern County for reinforcement, Azure Mountain Fortress would be exposed under Wang Li's Edge. Wang Li was a renowned general known for his strategic brilliance and would certainly not miss this great opportunity. The Azure Mountain Fortress not only stored a large amount of grain and supplies but also had plenty of fodder for the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry. If Azure Mountain Fortress fell, Ye Yang's eighty thousand troops might starve on their way.
After thinking it over and over, he still couldn't find a solution.
Zhang Tianhe paced back and forth in the hall, his sword-like brows tightly knitted.
"Tianhe, stop pacing; my eyes are getting dizzy..." Ye Yang said.
Zhang Tianhe replied, "What should we do? Meng Jun's fifty thousand Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry have already headed to Eastern County. That Eastern County is our western gateway; if it falls, we will lose half of the Kingdom that we fought so hard to capture. Moreover, Eastern County is a rich land abundant in grain and fine wine; we cannot afford to lose it. If we lose Eastern County, we will never taste the exquisite Apricot Blossom Wine again. What should we do..."
"Apricot Blossom Wine?"
Ye Yang suddenly shook with excitement; his frown lifted as he stood up and laughed heartily, "Apricot Blossom Wine! Yes! Eastern County not only has the finest apricot blossom brew but also the most authentic Jasmine Wine! Hahaha, this is wonderful; it's Jasmine Wine!"
Wang Lie was taken aback: "My lord?"
Zhang Tianhe was also surprised: "Zi Yu, what happened? What could make you so happy?"
Ye Yang smiled mysteriously and said, "Do you know there is someone who loves drinking Jasmine Wine? She abandoned me back then and went to Eastern County to drink and have fun by herself. She hasn't returned since. I believe she is still in Eastern County. With her there, humph! Even Meng Jun's fifty thousand Pre-Qin Iron Cavalry might think twice about attacking Eastern County..."
Wang Lie trembled all over and asked, "Who is that person? So powerful..."
"That is a master of the highest level..." Ye Yang looked to the south, a faint smile appearing on his lips. "Sister Zeng Xuan, Eastern County is up to you. You must hold it for me, at least for three days!"
...
At this moment, another report came in: Wang Li's One Hundred Fifty Thousand Troops had already set out from Giant Deer Camp, heading straight for Hengshan County!
Ye Yang clapped his hands and laughed, "Wang Li, that old fox, has indeed used the strategy of feigning an attack elsewhere. Hmph, if he thinks he can catch me off guard, then I will strike quickly against his slow advance!"
Wang Lie was excited and stood up with the War Blade in hand. "My lord, how shall we engage in battle?"
Ye Yang's eyes shone brightly as he said in a deep voice, "Immediately gather the troops from Azure Mountain Camp. Wang Li's Army must pass through Porcupine Ridge to reach Azure Mountain Camp. We will set up camp at Porcupine Ridge and wait for Wang Li's Army to arrive. Remember, only five thousand men will remain at Azure Mountain Camp; the remaining seventy thousand will march out together. Start cooking immediately and prepare plenty of cooked food to take with us. After we establish our camp at Porcupine Ridge, only the kitchen for five thousand people can be used; the rest of the soldiers must eat cooked food without lighting any fires. Additionally, we will raise Qi State flags widely on top of Porcupine Ridge as decoys."
"Understood!"
Wang Lie was a straightforward general and did not ask further questions; he immediately went to carry out the orders.
Zhao Yun furrowed his brow and asked, "Young Master, why only light fires for five thousand people while raising flags for decoy troops?"
Ye Yang grinned and replied, "Wang Li is a renowned general and naturally understands the subtleties of military strategy. I use the flags as decoys merely to create an illusion of strength. Wang Li should be able to see through this because he can count our campfires. The rations for five thousand people will tell Wang Li that this is not our main force, leading him to underestimate us and advance recklessly. This way, our opportunity will arise!"
Zhao Yun couldn't help but smile. "Young Master is wise!"
A day later, Porcupine Ridge.
This is a gorge-like strategic terrain, with towering and sprawling Mountain Ridge extending endlessly, only opening a gap of about two miles in length, resembling a gourd-shaped formation. Ordinary Soldiers are unable to climb the mountains and can only enter and exit through this gap. Ye Yang chose to set up camp at this gap, waiting for Wang Li's Army to arrive.
The seventy thousand troops were silent, with ten men per cooking fire, five hundred wisps of blue smoke rising gently, enhancing the tranquility of the silent valley. The horses and men were quiet; the stillness before the great battle was unsettling.
In the forest, Ye Yang rode on the Crimson Flame Horse, clad in armor, gazing into the distance. He said, "Wang Li's Army is less than twenty miles away from us; they will definitely arrive before noon. Order the Soldiers to have a hearty meal and prepare for this life-and-death battle at noon. In this battle, we can only win; defeat is not an option!"
"Understood!" Wang Lie replied with a stern expression.
Behind him, five thousand Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry stood ready, each with calm faces, slowly polishing their Weapons. Ye Yang's voice grew slightly excited as he laughed and said, "Brothers, this battle is destined to be recorded in history. We have only one goal: let the Qin Army forever remember the name Vermilion Bird Knight, let them tremble in fear at this name and scream in nightmares during the deep night!"
Immediately, a group of Vermilion Bird Knights showed eager anticipation.
Wang Lie asked, "When shall we launch our attack?"
"Not yet," Ye Yang replied with a fierce gaze and smiled. "Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei will remain at the Central Army Tent. At that time, Zhao Yun will lead a contingent to feign an attack to lure the enemy, pretending to retreat in defeat, drawing the main force of the enemy into the valley. Once Wang Li's Central Army enters the Gorge, we will immediately charge down from the hillside and annihilate Wang Li's elite forces completely!"
"Understood!"
……
In contrast to Qi Army's readiness, on the other side of the valley, one hundred fifty thousand Qin State troops were advancing slowly.
Commanding the Central Army was none other than General Wang Li. This general of Qin State, holding significant military power, appeared relaxed as he held his long knife and looked into the distance. He smiled and said, "Order the army to advance at full speed!"
Beside him, a general named Sejian said, "General, the enemy situation ahead is unclear. Ye Yang commands Eighty Thousand Troops; we cannot underestimate him..."
Wang Li grinned, "Sejian, you are unaware that the news of General Meng Jun's attack on Eastern County has spread throughout Hengshan County two days ago. It is said that Ye Yang gathered his forces overnight and secretly maneuvered through the Azure Cloud Mountain Range to intercept Meng Jun's Fifty Thousand Iron Cavalry. If nothing unexpected happens, what lies ahead must be Ye Yang's Decoy Troops."
"General, how can you be sure they are Decoy Troops?" Sejian asked, puzzled.
Wang Li stood up from the war chariot and pointed into the distance, saying, "Look, the mountainsides are filled with Qin Army Banners, yet there are no Soldiers moving about. This is the first point of suspicion. Furthermore, if you carefully count the Cooking Stoves in Ye Yang's camp, there are at most Five Hundred Stoves. They have only prepared rations for Five Thousand Troops; how could they deceive me? Hmph, that little thief Ye Yang thinks this trick will stop me? Today, I will sweep through Hengshan County to reclaim our lost supplies and slay that traitor Liu Meng. One battle will break the enemy and restore the might of our Qin Army!"
Sejian's eyes lit up as he repeatedly exclaimed, "Masterful Strategy! I am utterly outmatched. I will lead the Vanguard General to charge at Ye Yang's camp!"
"Good!"
Wang Li laughed heartily and said, "I will give you Ten Thousand Troops as vanguard to enter Ye Yang's camp. We do not need captives; we will kill them all! I will follow closely with One Hundred Fifty Thousand Troops to leave Hengshan County in ruins and let Ye Yang know that the might of the Qin State's iron army cannot be shaken by a mere inexperienced youth!"
"Understood!"
...
Sejian drew his Sharp Sword and urged his horse forward, shouting, "Vanguard Troops, follow me to assault the Qi Army's Central Army Tent! Capture Ye Yang and you shall be rewarded with titles of nobility and Ten Thousand Gold and Silver!"
In an instant, the vanguard troops surged forward with Sejian at their helm, moving at incredible speed. Wang Li also brandished his general's sword as the Central Army advanced rapidly under the protection of the Left Army and Right Wing, almost charging toward Hengshan County like a reunion force!
The sounds of battle were deafening; banners filled the sky as the Qin Army swept over Wild Boar Ridge like a flood, their blades aimed directly at the Qi Army's main camp at the Gorge exit.
"Clop clop clop..."
A group of cavalry charged out, led by Zhao Yun, who was clad in silver armor and wielding the Dragon's Dagger. He pointed his long spear and shouted, "Identify yourself, thief! I do not kill nameless ghosts!"
"I am Sejian! Prepare to die!"
Sejian swung his spear and attacked, clashing with Zhao Yun. The impact forced Zhao Yun to retreat repeatedly. In truth, Sejian had only just entered the Stellar Realm, and Zhao Yun was deliberately feigning weakness to lure the enemy.
After a brief skirmish, Zhao Yun commanded loudly, "Retreat!"
With the Dragon's Dagger in hand, he swiftly fled toward the main camp.
Sejian laughed maniacally, "Such a cowardly name-seeker dares to raid our Great Qin's supplies? This is simply seeking death! Soldiers, kill him! Whoever brings me Ye Yang's head will be granted the title of Marquis!"
A group of soldiers charged forward with bloodshot eyes, seemingly driven mad. In an instant, ten thousand troops entered the Gorge.
Wang Li rallied his forces and followed closely behind. The Central Army consisted of twenty thousand Iron Cavalry, fifty thousand infantry, and thirty thousand archers, with the cavalry leading the charge into the valley at full speed!
...
On the Mountain Ridge, Wang Lie grinned broadly and said, "They've gone in!"
Ye Yang waited for a moment until Wang Li's main force had entered the valley. He then drew his Azure Soul Sword from behind him, a triumphant smile on his face. "Three Armies soldiers, kill for the Common People and Benevolence!"
He lightly tapped his sword against his horse's flank, causing the Crimson Flame Horse to let out a fierce neigh as it charged down the mountain with Ye Yang. Behind him were Zhang Tianhe wielding a Heavy Hammer, Wang Lie with a broad sword, and Liu Meng with a long saber. The four generals surged down the mountain one after another. Following them were five thousand elite Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry who quickly accelerated into full speed. The thunderous sound of hooves shook the entire valley. The Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry were born in wooded areas and were accustomed to mountainous terrain, which did not hinder their charge—a fact that Wang Li could never have anticipated.
Ye Yang took the lead against a group of enemy cavalry on their flank. Naturally, he possessed absolute dominance. He raised the Azure Soul Sword high and unleashed a fierce sword aura that stretched hundreds of meters long. The sword energy infused with Starlight Power was beyond what ordinary soldiers could withstand. Many wooden shield soldiers found their shields shattered upon impact, and with a resounding crash, all Qin Army soldiers along the path of the sword aura were turned into a rain of blood!
With just one sword strike, Ye Yang had already instilled fear in the hearts of his opponents.
Behind him, a group of Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry charged into the enemy ranks with a thunderous roar, their Battle Blades and spears dancing wildly, spraying blood like a tiger entering a flock of sheep.
...
"This is bad, General! There are enemy ambush troops behind us!" a Deputy General shouted loudly.
Wang Li turned to look and asked, "How many?"
"About five thousand, Cavalry!"
"Hmph, that's nothing to fear. Split the Left Army to hold them off. The rest follow me into battle. We must capture Hengshan County before sunset!"
The Central Army surged forward but was suddenly met by a large force of Qi Army ahead. Led by two Starry Sky Warriors, seventy thousand main forces of the Qi Army counterattacked fiercely!
"Clop clop clop..."
The sound of hooves was chaotic. Sejian, with a sword wound on his shoulder, rushed back with a terrified expression and shouted, "General! The situation is dire. We've run into the enemy's main force—there are a full hundred thousand elite soldiers ambushed around the camp. We are under siege; our ten thousand Vanguard Troops have been completely defeated!"
"What?!"
Wang Li's eyes instantly filled with bloodshot fury. He raised his Blade and shouted, "Advance! The warriors of Great Qin fear neither life nor death. Blood Battle on the battlefield is our final destination!"
Fifty thousand infantry from the Central Army quickly clashed with Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei's forces in a fierce battle, while Wang Li commanded thirty thousand Iron Cavalry to launch a countercharge, intending to annihilate Ye Yang's five thousand Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry in the valley.
In a narrow confrontation, the Vermilion Bird Knight faced off against the opposing twenty thousand Iron Cavalry. Ye Yang pointed his Blade without hesitation and shouted, "Kill them, leave no survivors!"
The thunderous sound of hooves echoed, like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, as the Vermilion Bird Knight charged at the Iron Cavalry with lightning speed, colliding head-on with their battle steeds!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The intense clashes between warhorses, the sound of longswords tearing through Armor, and the explosive noise of spears piercing bones filled the air with a bloody scent, intertwining to compose a mournful song for this fierce battle.
In just a simple clash, the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry suffered minimal losses as they broke through the enemy's formation. In contrast, the Qin Army's twenty thousand Iron Cavalry had already lost at least thirty percent of their forces, completely outmatched by the prowess of the Vermilion Bird Knight. Particularly notable was the presence of one thousand Dragon Armored Warriors among them; these formidable fighters, at least Earth Level Eight, wielded their Blades infused with True Qi attacks that ignored armor entirely and could even cleave through the skulls of enemy steeds. Such attacking power left Wang Li dumbfounded!
"Continue, charge!"
Ye Yang commanded loudly, turning his horse around to launch a second wave of attack. The fierce Vermilion Bird Knights had flushed faces, clearly exhilarated; only after engaging did they realize their strength was so overwhelming that the Qin Army's Iron Cavalry had no means to resist!
As the battle lines crossed again, another round of relentless assaults ensued. After two or three cycles, the Qin Army's chariots and steeds were utterly destroyed. It was only then that Wang Li realized how formidable these crimson cavalry were; they were not something his troops could withstand!
"Thud..."
Stumbling back against the chariot's railing, Wang Li seemed to age decades in an instant. His face turned pale as he muttered angrily, "Damn it! Bring me strong archers; shoot down these red cavalry!"
"Yes!"
The formation parted as thirty thousand archers lined up to meet the charging Iron Cavalry. They raised their faces, and the sound of arrows leaving their bows rang out incessantly like a swarm of locusts flying forth in a rain of arrows!
"Block!"
Ye Yang let out a low shout and leaped off his warhorse, descending like a brilliant sword aura that pierced into the crowd, slaughtering countless archers.
However, it still could not stop the arrows from raining down. In the next moment, a storm of arrows fell among the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry, causing many cavalrymen to fall to their deaths. No matter how strong one was, they could not withstand such a relentless barrage of arrows!
Each time a Vermilion Bird Knight fell, it felt like a stab to Ye Yang's heart.
In an instant, Ye Yang's eyes turned red. He charged forward to the front of the archer formation, dismounted, raised his sword with one hand, and suddenly pressed his left palm against the ground. His body surged with Starlight Power, and in the next moment, the earth began to tremble slightly. A faint Dragon Roar echoed from underground as Ye Yang shouted,
"Dragon Ascendance!"
Time seemed to freeze as the arrows in the sky trembled. In the next moment, the ground shook violently in the Qin Army's archery camp. Waves of Azure Dragon energy burst forth from the ground, rampaging through the battle formation and tearing archers apart into bloody pieces.
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