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He issued another order to deploy five thousand infantry and two thousand archers for support.
About an hour later, the Reinforcements of the Left Wing Legion arrived. The five thousand supplementary troops charged into the grassland, preparing for battle.
The two thousand archers lined up on the opposite bank, drawing their bows and immediately began shooting, their momentum unmatched.
Seeing this situation, Lu Chen immediately ordered a retreat. The Cavalry, Machete Guard, and Three Thousand Infantry all fell back to the shore.
The leader of the Left Wing Legion saw this and believed that the enemy could not hold on any longer and was beginning to show signs of defeat. He immediately ordered a charge.
At this critical moment, from the dense forest above the grassland, five hundred archers emerged, drawing their bows and starting to shoot.
This time, the Left Wing Legion completely exposed their backs to the archers. Most of them were unaware that enemies were shooting from behind and were pierced by arrows, dying on the spot.
Even the archers of the Left Wing Legion on the shore did not react in time; they only turned around to counterattack after seeing comrades fall.
However, it was too late. A series of explosions from Mystic Fire Thunder echoed above the grassland.
Suddenly, a torrent rushed down from the breached dam, engulfing all of the Left Wing Legion in the grassland, sweeping away both men and horses. The Ten Thousand Troops were utterly destroyed.
It was only at this moment that the leader of the Left Wing Legion realized he had fallen into a trap. From their deliberate reduction of cooking fires to constantly changing camps, they had been lured step by step into a snare.
But what could he do now? Over ten thousand people had died, and the combat strength of the Left Wing Legion had been halved, an incalculable loss.
The leader of the Left Wing Legion was filled with despair and heartache; this time, no one could save him. Luo Yi would surely take his head.
The remaining soldiers of the Left Wing Legion were demoralized and began to flee into the mountains. Seeing this, the archers shot wildly, not knowing how many they had killed.
On the other hand, Lu Chen's side was the opposite; morale soared, and everyone was filled with a fierce fighting spirit.
Lu Chen stopped Lian Dashuang, who was ready to pursue, saying, "Big Shuang, do not chase a desperate enemy. We have already achieved our first victory here; it is time for us to retreat."
"Master, this is a great opportunity. If you give me half a moment, we can ensure their complete annihilation."
"No need. They still have a few thousand left, and their morale has completely shattered. It won't be easy for them to regroup. What we need to do now is return to support Qinghe Province," Lu Chen replied.
Lian Dashuang nodded and said, "Alright, I will follow your orders. This time, you have truly accomplished a great feat. Five thousand of us managed to take down nearly twenty thousand of the Left Wing Legion; we have gained immensely."
Lian Dashuang was incredibly excited; he had never heard of five thousand being able to withstand twenty thousand, especially with such low casualties. It seemed almost impossible, yet Lu Chen had achieved it.
Next, the army began to withdraw towards Qinghe Province but did not enter the city directly. Instead, they stopped thirty miles away from Qinghe Provincial City.
Lu Chen ordered them to camp there and sent out a large number of scouts for vigilance, reconnaissance, and gathering information.
After arranging the camp, Lu Chen left Lian Dashuang there to await orders and support Qinghe Provincial City. However, they currently lacked supplies and resources. This issue was not difficult to resolve since they had captured a large amount of supplies from the Left Wing Legion that could sustain them for quite some time.
Afterward, Lu Chen left alone and under the cover of night, infiltrated Qinghe Provincial City. At this time, Qinghe City was already besieged by Luo Yi, who was preparing for an assault.
Outside the city was a scene of death and destruction; it was in disarray. One could imagine that Luo Yi had already attempted to breach the city but had not yet succeeded.
Lu Chen's order to Lei Kai was to hold the city at all costs and not leave. Qinghe City had Flamethrowers and Dragonbone Chariots; no matter how strong Luo Yi was, it would be impossible for him to capture Qinghe City in a short period.
Moreover, now the Left Wing Legion of Luo Yi has suffered heavy casualties, with the remaining soldiers scattered in the mountains, uncertain of their fate.
Lu Chen returned to Qinghe City and met with Lei Kai. Upon seeing Lei Kai's worried expression, he quickly asked, "Gate General, what is the situation?"
Since Qinghe City had been isolated, it was difficult for news from outside to get in. Therefore, the situation on Lu Chen's side was still unknown to anyone, except for those who had experienced the battlefield.
"Our army has achieved a great victory; Luo Yi's Left Wing Legion has collapsed and will not be able to regroup in a short time. We have plenty of time," Lu Chen said nonchalantly.
"What? Five thousand people really defeated over twenty thousand of the Left Wing Legion?" Lei Kai and Lu Qing were both astonished, finding it hard to believe. Lu Chen dared to make a Military Pledge and actually accomplished it; he truly was someone who defied appearances.
At that moment, both Lei Kai and Lu Qing secretly developed a sense of admiration for Lu Chen and felt shocked in their hearts.
"What is the current situation?" Lu Chen was not particularly concerned about his own side but rather about the current state of Qinghe City.
Lei Kai came back to his senses and replied, "Gate General, Luo Yi arrived after noon and launched three assaults on the city, but we repelled them each time, relying entirely on the Flamethrower and Dragonbone Chariot."
Lu Chen nodded; everything was as he had imagined. He understood that the combat effectiveness of the Dragonbone Chariot was somewhat diminished here, and there was a reason for that.
The Dragonbone Chariot's effectiveness against beasts and humans is different; humans are intelligent and know how to sabotage mechanisms. They threw debris into the joints of the Dragonbone Chariot to cause damage, which directly affected its combat power. According to Lei Kai, one Dragonbone Chariot almost became inoperable; the situation was indeed quite perilous.
Lu Chen understood the situation and nodded. "Alright, General Lei Kai, I am aware of everything. You did well. We need to stay behind closed doors now. No matter how much they shout or how fierce they are, we just need to close the city gates and rely on our sturdy walls and Flamethrowers to hold them off."
This was step two: avoiding confrontation. Luo Yi's current momentum was unstoppable; if they engaged in battle outside, they would surely suffer heavy losses, possibly even losing the city itself. This was no joke; caution was paramount.
Lu Chen and Lei Kai went up to the city gate tower and looked down. All they could see were troops from Luo Yi filling the area below—a vast sea of black. With such a formation, they could not afford to underestimate it; Lu Chen understood this well.
The good news brought back by Lu Chen quickly spread throughout Qinghe Province, instantly boosting the morale of the troops, and even many civilians were overjoyed.
Once the order to hold Qinghe City was given, the soldiers responsible for the defense straightened their backs and fixed their gazes on Luo Yi's direction, wary of a sudden enemy assault.
However, it should be safe for now; Luo Yi would not be foolish enough to attack at night. Unless something unexpected happened, he would likely launch another assault tomorrow.
The night passed quickly, and on the second day, the anticipated siege did not occur; the Royi Legion remained quiet.
Additionally, Luo Yi's Right Wing Legion had arrived and surrounded the northern gate of Qinghe Province, seemingly preparing to coordinate with the East Gate.
Lu Chen led Lei Kai and others on a patrol within the city, constantly pondering why Luo Yi had yet to attack. Perhaps he was waiting for an opportunity or had some scheme in mind.
It must be so, because according to Luo Yi's character, he should have been determined to launch an all-out assault. Moreover, he had little time left and would never choose a strategy of delay.
Meanwhile, within the enemy camp, Luo Yi was leading several generals in a meeting.
They had obtained a map of Qinghe City, which clearly marked even individual buildings.
However, in reality, Qinghe City had fortified its walls during this time, and many areas within the city had undergone changes; this map was inaccurate and contained many errors.
Yesterday, Luo Yi suffered losses due to this map. He launched an aggressive attack upon arrival but gained little advantage and incurred significant casualties. Most terrifyingly, there were flamethrowers in the city—long-range, powerful, and easy to operate.
In Luo Yi's understanding, only the Gyeonggi Defense Command possessed such weaponry, along with some individuals close to the Defender of the Realm; he himself did not have them.
"General Luo Yi, what are we waiting for? Why haven't we attacked yet? My soldiers are itching for action."
A slightly overweight general looked at Luo Yi, his expression filled with a strong desire for battle.
Luo Yi waved his hand and said, "Don't be anxious, it's not the right time yet. Our siege equipment hasn't arrived, and it seems that there is a Flamethrower in Qinghe City that the Defender Prince overlooked."
"When will the siege equipment arrive? The Flamethrower is nothing to fear; they can only fire once at a time and need to reload the gunpowder afterward, so their speed isn't that fast. With our hundred thousand troops, can we not take down a single Qinghe City? Besides, the Right Wing Legion has already surrounded the north gate of Qinghe City. As soon as we give the order here, we can immediately launch the siege."
Luo Yi glanced at this fellow with disdain. If every battle was approached like this, their forces would have been wiped out long ago. It was purely a foolish mindset, relying on brute strength and numbers without ever thinking strategically.
The overweight general seemed to realize his mistake and licked his lips nervously. "General, I understand my error."
Luo Yi took a deep breath; this time he felt immense pressure, as if he had never encountered such a formidable opponent before.
Not only was the enemy resourceful, but they also had extraordinary courage to take the initiative and launch a surprise attack on his Left Wing Legion. They had defeated over twenty thousand of his troops with just five thousand men, which was hard to believe. It seemed that Qinghe City was indeed a hot potato.
Luo Yi knew this would be a tough battle, and the Defender of the Realm had given him little time.
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