novelSusiti Chapter 14 Iron Cavalry Pursuit, City Gates in Peril
Chapter 14 Iron Cavalry Pursuit, City Gates in Peril
"kill!"
Ma Zhong suddenly pulled on the reins.
The wound on my shoulder blade was ripped apart by the shock.
Fresh blood dripped from the seams of the armor.
Tiny splashes of blood appeared on the ground.
He gripped the spear tightly.
The spearheads were stained with the blood of Wei soldiers.
His gaze was fixed on Sima Shi in front of him.
His voice was hoarse but resonant.
"Sima Shi, I am acting on His Majesty's orders to raid the Wei camp. How dare you act so presumptuously!"
Sima Shi reined in his horse and stood at the front of the battle.
Silver armor stained with frost, long spear pointed directly at Ma Zhong.
A sinister smile curled at the corner of his lips.
The tone was contemptuous.
"Ma Zhong, wounded by an arrow, still dares to resist?"
"Today, I will take your head and present it to the Grand Tutor!"
Before he could finish speaking, Sima Shi waved his hand in acknowledgment.
Cao Wei's elite cavalry swarmed forward.
Horse hooves pounded the ground, raising clouds of dust.
They advanced directly towards Ma Zhong's troops.
Although Ma Zhong's soldiers fought a fierce battle
Yet they were all fierce and brave.
Seeing their commander wounded yet still holding firm and refusing to retreat,
They all raised their guns and charged forward.
The clanging of metal echoed across the wilderness.
Screams and shouts mingled together.
Blood stained the ground beneath their feet.
Ma Zhong gritted his teeth and endured the cold sweat on his forehead.
He gripped the spear tightly, his knuckles clenched so hard that the veins on his knuckles bulged.
His Majesty is still waiting for him on the city wall.
He must not fall.
Even if it means giving your last breath,
They also need to keep Sima Shi occupied.
This was all to buy the city a little breathing time.
He endured the excruciating pain and urged his horse forward.
The spear moved like a nimble snake emerging from its hole.
He thrust straight at the Wei soldiers in the front row.
Each strike was incredibly powerful.
He defeated several people in succession.
But his injuries ultimately held him back.
After several rounds,
His arm trembled slightly.
The power of the spear also weakened somewhat.
Upon seeing this, a hint of smugness flashed in Sima Shi's eyes.
He leaped into the air.
The spear was aimed directly at Ma Zhong's injured shoulder blade.
"Ma Zhong, prepare to die!"
On the city wall, Liu Shan felt a pang of anxiety.
His fists were clenched tightly, his knuckles taut.
His breathing became rapid.
Ma Zhong's injuries were too severe.
They were no match for Sima Shi at all.
If this continues, something terrible will surely happen!
But if the city gates are opened, the Wei army can take the opportunity to attack the city.
The consequences could be disastrous.
He turned to the side and spoke in a deep voice to Chen Dao beside him.
"Chen Dao, lead three hundred White Feather Soldiers out through the hidden gate at the east gate."
"To harass Sima Shi from behind."
"We must rescue Ma Zhong and buy him time!"
Chen Dao bowed and accepted the order, his voice firm and resolute.
"This humble general obeys the order! I will certainly not fail in my mission!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Dao turned around and quickly left.
A moment later, three hundred White Feather Soldiers appeared, clad in light armor.
They slipped out silently through the hidden door at the east gate.
Towards the rear of Sima Shi's cavalry formation.
They sped away.
Liu Shan looked out of the city again, his gaze solemn.
Unconsciously, his fingertips traced the railings of the city gate tower.
He knew this battle was crucial.
It was not only a life-or-death battle for Ma Zhong,
It was also a battle for the survival of Shu Han.
The slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin.
Meanwhile, at the foot of the city wall at the east gate of Chengdu.
The aristocratic youth holding the dagger,
The soldiers were slowly approaching the gatekeeper.
His eyes were filled with malice, and he walked very quietly.
The gatekeepers' attention was entirely focused on the battle outside the city.
Completely unaware of the murderous intent lurking behind him.
Still gripping the spear tightly,
He watched the approaching Wei soldiers warily.
A smug smile crept onto the lips of the aristocratic youth.
If we kill those two gatekeepers...
Open the city gates.
To facilitate the entry of the Wei army into the city,
The Grand Tutor will certainly not treat him unfairly.
At that time, Liu Shan's empire...
It was already in Cao Wei's hands.
He quietly raised the dagger.
Taking advantage of the moment the soldier turned around,
He thrust forward suddenly.
"Pfft—"
The dagger pierced the soldier's back.
The soldier groaned and slowly fell to the ground.
His eyes were filled with disbelief.
Another soldier noticed the commotion and turned around abruptly.
He met the cold gaze of the aristocratic youth.
He was about to shout,
He was immediately covered by a member of the aristocratic family.
The dagger plunged into his neck again.
Both goalkeepers fell to the ground.
The gentry scions wore smug smiles.
I walked quickly to the gate opening and closing point.
He reached out to pull open the city gate.
"stop!"
A loud shout suddenly rang out.
Qiao Zhou arrived in haste with several trusted confidants.
The long sword in his hand was pointed directly at the sons of the aristocratic families.
His expression was as cold as frost.
The aristocratic youth was startled and turned around abruptly.
Upon seeing that it was Qiao Zhou, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.
He then tried to appear calm and make excuses.
"Lord Qiao, what are you doing?"
"Now that the Wei army has besieged the city, the only option is to open the city gates and surrender."
Only then can the people of Chengdu be saved!
Qiao Zhou sneered and stepped forward.
His tone carried an unquestionable authority.
"How dare you! His Majesty already has a plan to defeat the enemy."
"How dare you collude with the enemy and betray your country!"
Open the city gates to receive the Wei army.
He truly deserves to die!
Qiao Zhou secretly rejoiced.
Fortunately, His Majesty had given prior instructions.
He sent trusted confidants to secretly investigate.
Otherwise, if the city gates were opened today,
Chengdu was completely finished.
When the gentry scions saw that their scheme had been exposed,
He knew he was doomed.
A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
He suddenly raised the dagger.
He charged toward Qiao Zhou.
"Since that's the case, then let's all perish together!"
Qiao Zhou's trusted confidants, seeing this,
They immediately stepped forward to stop them.
The longsword and dagger clashed.
It made a piercing sound.
In a short while,
The sons of the gentry were then subdued by their trusted confidants.
He was pinned to the ground, and the dagger fell to the side.
Qiao Zhou walked up to him.
Looking down at him from his vantage point.
His tone was icy: "Speak! How many accomplices are there?"
Who ordered you to collude with the enemy?
A strange smile crept onto the lips of the aristocratic youth.
He clenched his teeth suddenly, and black blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
He actually committed suicide by poisoning himself.
Just like the masked man before.
Qiao Zhou frowned and bent down to examine the corpse.
He said in a deep voice, "Quickly, send people to thoroughly patrol the four gates."
"We must find all remaining traitors."
We must not give them another chance!
"Yes, sir!" the confidants responded in unison.
Scatter immediately.
They went to inspect the various city gates.
Outside the city, Ma Zhong could no longer hold out.
The wound on my shoulder blade is bleeding profusely.
My strength gradually drained away.
The spear in his hand almost slipped from his grasp and fell to the ground.
Upon seeing this, a ruthless glint flashed in Sima Shi's eyes.
He urged the horse forward again.
The spear was pointed directly at Ma Zhong's throat.
"Ma Zhong, you have no way to escape today!"
Ma Zhong closed his eyes, his heart filled with resentment.
He hated himself for being so badly injured.
I can no longer serve His Majesty.
at this time,
A deafening shout suddenly rang out.
Chen Dao led three hundred White Feather Soldiers,
They launched a surprise attack from behind Sima Shi.
The spears thrust out like a storm.
It instantly disrupted the formation of Cao Wei's cavalry.
"Sima Shi, your opponent is me!"
Chen Dao's voice rang out firmly.
His spear was pointed directly at Sima Shi.
He leaped in front of Ma Zhong.
He was firmly protected behind him.
Ma Zhong opened his eyes and saw Chen Dao rushing over.
A hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes.
He struggled to say, "General Chen Dao, thank you..."
Chen Dao waved his hand, his gaze fixed on Sima Shi.
His tone was icy: "General Ma, please rest and recover from your injuries."
"Leave this to someone!"
Sima Shi's expression darkened when he saw Chen Dao arrive.
He was secretly alarmed: How could the White Feather Army have arrived so quickly?
That little brat Liu Shan, he really is on guard at every turn!
Sima Shi's mind raced.
If we cannot capture Ma Zhong today, we will only delay the inevitable.
When Zhuge Liang was escorted back to Chengdu,
To conquer Chengdu again would be as difficult as ascending to heaven!
He shouted sternly, "My lads, today we will surely defeat the Shu army!"
"Take down Chen Dao and Ma Zhong, charge!"
Cao Wei cavalry launched another fierce attack.
The White Feather Soldiers were all fierce and brave.
They fought a desperate battle with the Wei soldiers.
The two sides were locked in a stalemate, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.
On the city wall, Liu Shan saw that Chen Dao had successfully entangled Sima Shi.
I breathed a slight sigh of relief.
But his gaze swept towards the direction of Wei's camp,
His expression turned serious again.
He noticed that the bugle call from Wei's camp had sounded again.
The Wei army that was originally besieging the four gates,
They began to gather towards the east gate.
It was clear that they wanted to concentrate their forces and take advantage of the chaos to attack the city.
Liu Shan sneered inwardly.
Sima Yi was indeed cunning.
Seeing that Sima Shi was entangled,
They then planned to concentrate their forces to break through the east gate.
It seems a fierce battle is inevitable!
He turned around and said in a deep voice to the eunuch beside him.
"Convey my decree."
"Order half of the troops guarding the four gates to be immediately redeployed to reinforce the east gate!"
"Order all the imperial guards within the city to assemble at the east gate."
"Defend the city gates to the death, not retreating even a single step!"
"Your subject obeys!" the eunuch bowed and replied.
He hurried away to deliver the imperial decree.
Liu Shan walked back to the edge of the city wall.
Looking at the fierce fighting outside the city,
A resolute glint flashed in his eyes.
Today, he must defend Chengdu.
To defend the territory of Shu Han.
Living up to Liu Bei's trust,
We will live up to the Prime Minister's expectations.
He will live up to the expectations of all the loyal soldiers and people who have assisted him.
But what he didn't know was that,
Inside Sima Yi's tent.
Another secret order was sent out.
An elite Wei army
They are quietly making their way to the west gate of Chengdu.
They prepared to launch a surprise attack while Ximen's forces were undefended.
Zhuge Liang was escorted by Li Yan.
On the way to Chengdu,
They were suddenly attacked by an unidentified cavalry force.
The leader held a curved knife and had a strange expression.
He was able to fight Zhuge Liang's personal guards to a standstill.
What Liu Shan didn't expect was...
The remaining traitors being investigated within the city,
Not all of them remained hidden.
One of them even secretly sneaked into the palace.
The target was his bedchamber!
[End of Chapter]