novelSusiti Chapter 25: Ambush Rescues Him, Reinforcements Arrive in Battle
Chapter 25: Ambush Rescues Him, Reinforcements Arrive in Battle
Outside the city of Zangke, the blades of swords reflected the firelight.
The chill was biting, making one's heart pound.
That spy sent by Sima Yi.
The dagger was already at Meng Huo's back.
The tip of the blade gleamed with a cold, sharp light.
It was just an inch away from piercing his armor.
Meng Huo was fighting with all his might.
All that could be heard was the sound of clashing weapons.
Completely unaware of the deadly threat lurking behind him.
[Meng Huo's heart was filled with righteous indignation]: Today I will surely kill Yong Kai.
Protect the tribe and live up to His Majesty Liu Shan's sincerity!
At this critical moment.
A figure rushed in like an arrow released from a bow.
He thrust his spear fiercely into the back of the hidden man.
"Watch out, leader!"
It's Ah Man!
The hidden plot unfolded unexpectedly.
He was stabbed in the lower back and was in excruciating pain.
The short knife in his hand veered off course.
It grazed past Meng Huo's armor.
It left a shallow bloodstain.
Meng Huo was startled by the commotion behind him.
He turned around abruptly, his gaze sharp.
His face darkened as he looked at the hidden line.
He was struggling to swing his knife again.
Anger ignited instantly in his eyes.
"Sima Yi's henchmen!"
Meng Huo roared fiercely, his momentum unstoppable.
He swung his long sword with great force.
A snap.
The dagger in Ansi's hand was cleaved in two.
The long sword slashed down smoothly.
The assassin's head fell to the ground, and blood splattered everywhere.
[Meng Huo's lingering fear]: That was close!
If it weren't for Ah Man's timely rescue...
I will die here today.
The tribe will also be driven to the brink of destruction.
Sima Yi was so ruthless!
Ah Man quickly stepped forward and knelt on one knee.
"Chief, your subordinate is late in escorting you, please forgive him!"
Get up.
Meng Huo helped Aman up, his tone calm and steady.
His gaze swept over the corpses hidden in the shadows, and he said in a deep voice.
"Thanks to you."
"Pass down the order: all troops, be on high alert."
"Beware of other hidden forces causing trouble!"
"promise!"
At this moment, Li Hui had already led the remaining personal guards out of the camp.
They fought alongside Meng Huo's tribal army.
Caught in a pincer attack.
The rebel army had already been routed.
Cries and screams rose and fell.
Yong Kai stood in the center of the formation.
Seeing that Meng Huo had escaped danger, and seeing the rebel army retreating in defeat, they realized that Meng Huo had escaped danger.
My heart was filled with panic and resentment.
[Yong Kai felt despair]: How could this be?
Meng Huo not only sent troops to help.
They also uncovered the Grand Tutor's secret network.
If this continues, I'm doomed to defeat!
"Stay calm! Everyone stay calm!"
Yong Kai roared fiercely, his face contorted in a ferocious expression.
He swung his sword and killed a deserter.
An attempt to stabilize morale.
However, the rebel army was already demoralized.
Faced with the fierce attacks of the Shu army and tribal armies.
It was simply impossible to resist.
They all threw down their armor and knelt down to surrender.
Li Hui held a long sword.
He approached Yong Kai step by step, his expression icy.
"Yong Kai colluded with foreign enemies and wreaked havoc in the south."
"Today is your death day!"
A ruthless glint flashed in Yong Kai's eyes.
He suddenly swung his knife and charged towards Li Hui.
"Li Hui, let us perish together!"
The two instantly became entangled in combat.
Swords flashed and shadows danced.
The fight was fierce and evenly matched.
Meng Huo saw this.
They did not want Li Hui to face danger alone.
He mounted his horse, holding a long sword.
He charged toward the two of them, shouting sharply.
"Yong Kai, your opponent is me!"
Yong Kai was attacked from both sides.
His mind was in complete disarray, and his moves gradually became chaotic.
Li Hui seized the opportunity.
The long sword thrust straight at Yong Kai's left shoulder.
At the same time, Meng Huo swung his sword and struck Yong Kai's right leg.
"what!"
Yong Kai let out a scream and staggered to the ground.
The long sword in his hand also fell to the ground.
Li Hui stepped forward.
He pressed the longsword against Yong Kai's throat and said in a deep voice.
"Surrender, and perhaps we'll spare your life!"
Yong Kai collapsed to the ground.
Looking at the two people in front of him.
His eyes were filled with resentment and malice, yet he was helpless.
[Yong Kai's resentment]: Sima Yi!
You promised to help me take control of the South.
Now they stand by and watch someone die without offering any help.
I'll haunt you even as a ghost!
Just as Li Hui was about to order Yong Kai to be captured.
Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from afar.
Dust filled the air, obscuring the sky and the sun.
A troop of elite cavalry galloped in.
The flag prominently displays the character "horse".
"Reinforcements! Reinforcements have arrived!"
Upon seeing this, the Shu army's personal guards cheered.
Morale soared, and fighting spirit soared.
Li Hui looked up.
A hint of relief flashed in his eyes—it was Ma Zhong!
Ma Zhong was dressed in armor and stood tall and straight.
Holding a long spear, he reined in his horse and stood at the front of the battle.
His gaze swept across the battlefield.
They saw that the Shu army and the tribal army had the upper hand.
I felt a little more at ease.
He then dismounted and strode towards Li Hui and Meng Huo.
"This humble general, Ma Zhong, is acting on His Majesty's orders."
"Lead three thousand elite troops to reinforce the south, awaiting General Li's command!"
Ma Zhong knelt on one knee, speaking respectfully.
Li Hui quickly helped Ma Zhong up, a smile spreading across his face.
"General Ma has arrived at just the right time."
"Thanks to you for arriving in time."
"Otherwise, we may find it difficult to completely defeat the rebels."
Meng Huo looked at the three thousand elite troops behind Ma Zhong.
A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
He cupped his hands and said, "I have long admired General Ma's reputation."
"Having seen it today, I can confirm that its reputation is well-deserved."
"Many thanks to the Shu Han reinforcements for helping my tribe out of the siege."
Ma Zhong quickly returned the greeting, speaking in a humble tone.
"Chief Meng, you're too kind."
"His Majesty has long instructed that the people of the South and the people of Shu Han are one family."
"It is my duty to quell the rebellion and secure the country."
Ma Zhong thought to himself: His Majesty is incredibly insightful.
They had long anticipated the perilous situation in the southern region.
I was ordered to rush to their aid under cover of darkness, and thankfully I made it in time.
No major issues were missed.
It remains to be seen whether Sima Yi has any other contingency plans.
Just as the three were exchanging pleasantries...
A bodyguard rushed over.
His expression was hurried, and his tone was flustered.
"General, Chief, something terrible has happened!"
"Yong Kai's remaining generals led a group of rebels."
"They fled to Yuexi County."
"They even said they would join forces with Gao Ding to continue the rebellion!"
Li Hui's expression changed, and he became solemn.
He said in a deep voice, "Gao Ding? He dares to collude with the remnants of Yong Kai's forces?"
[Li Hui's inner thoughts]: Gao Ding is the King of Yuexi in the south.
It's been itching to do something.
Now the remaining forces of Yongkai have joined him.
If we do not contain and eliminate them in time, there will be endless troubles in the future.
Meng Huo frowned and said in a deep voice.
"Gao Ding is an ambitious man."
"If he is allowed to collude with the remnants of Yong Kai."
"South China will once again be plunged into war."
"I am willing to lead the tribe's forces."
"Together with General Ma and General Li, we will proceed to Yuexi County to suppress the rebel army!"
Ma Zhong nodded, his tone firm.
"Alright! Without further ado, let's split into three groups."
"General Li led a portion of his personal guards to appease the people of Zangke County and stabilize their morale."
"Chief Meng and I will lead our troops to Yuexi County immediately."
"Pursue the rebels and make sure they are wiped out!"
"Alright! Let's do as General Ma says!"
Li Hui and Meng Huo responded in unison.
Meanwhile, in Wei's camp.
Sima Yi was sitting upright inside the tent.
His expression was terrifyingly sinister.
The tables and chairs inside the tent had already been smashed to pieces by him.
The guard rushed in and knelt on one knee.
I was trembling all over and didn't dare to look up.
"Grand Tutor, news has arrived from the south."
"The assassination attempt on Meng Huo failed, and the assassin was killed on the spot."
"Yong Kai was besieged by Li Hui and Meng Huo."
"Ma Zhong led reinforcements to the scene, and the rebel army was utterly defeated."
"Yong Kai's remaining troops fled to Yuexi County and sought refuge with Gao Ding."
Sima Yi suddenly kicked over the table in front of him.
His eyes were filled with rage and resentment.
[Sima Yi roared inwardly]: Useless! All of you are useless!
The assassination attempt failed, proving Yong Kai's incompetence.
They couldn't even defeat Meng Huo.
The grand plan for the South has been ruined by this bunch of good-for-nothings!
"Convey this Grand Tutor's secret order!"
Sima Yi shouted sternly, his voice hoarse.
"Have your spies in Yuexi County contact Gao Ding immediately."
"Help him consolidate the remaining forces of Yong Kai."
"We must hold off Li Hui, Ma Zhong, and Meng Huo to buy time!"
"In addition, send another 10,000 elite troops to secretly aid Gao Ding."
"Tell Gao Ding that as long as he can get rid of Li Hui and Meng Huo..."
"I, the Grand Tutor, will then help him take control of the entire southern region!"
"promise!"
The guards were so frightened that they dared not raise their heads and bowed in response.
He turned and left in a hurry, not daring to delay for even a moment.
Sima Yi walked outside the tent.
Looking south, a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
"Liu Shan, Li Hui, Meng Huo!"
He muttered under his breath, his tone filled with murderous intent.
"I, the Grand Tutor, will repay today's humiliation a hundredfold."
"I am determined to conquer the lands of the South!"
Inside the Chengdu Imperial Palace.
Liu Shan was sitting inside the hall.
He calmly perused the secret report sent by Dong Yun.
Dong Yun bowed and stood aside, reporting in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, news has arrived from the south."
"General Li and Meng Huo joined forces to defeat Yong Kai's rebel army."
"General Ma's reinforcements arrived just in time, and Yong Kai was surrounded."
"The remaining troops fled to Yuexi County and sought refuge with Gao Ding."
Liu Shan put down the secret report.
Her fingertips caressed the jade pendant at her waist.
A knowing glint flashed in his eyes.
[Liu Shan thought to himself]: Gao Ding will indeed take the opportunity to cause trouble.
Sima Yi would certainly not let this go.
They will definitely provide secret support to Gao Ding.
The suppression of the rebellion in southern China is not yet over.
"Issue my decree."
Liu Shan said in a deep voice, his tone leaving no room for argument.
"Order Li Hui, Ma Zhong, and Meng Huo to join forces to annihilate the remaining forces of Gao Ding and Yong Kai."
"The rebellion in southern China must be completely quelled."
"In addition, let Dong Jue lead 5,000 troops to garrison the southern border of Shu."
"Prevent Sima Yi's reinforcements from entering the country and support Gao Ding."
"I obey your decree!"
Dong Yun bowed in agreement and turned to leave.
Liu Shan stood up and walked to the window of the palace.
He gazed southwards, his expression grave.
[Liu Shan's plan]: Gao Ding may be ambitious, but he lacks the strength.
But once Sima Yi's reinforcements arrive...
The battle situation will then become complicated.
We must quell Gaoding as soon as possible and stabilize the southern region.
This would clear away any worries about the rear in preparation for a future Northern Expedition.
Inside the Heavenly Prison.
The imprisoned undercover guard.
He was leaning against the corner of the wall, a strange glint in his eyes.
He quietly took out a tiny wax ball from his hair bun.
A note was hidden inside the wax pellet.
The document contains a brief overview of the situation in the southern part of the country.
The guard thought to himself: As long as I can get this message out.
The Grand Tutor will surely reward him handsomely.
That way I can take the opportunity to escape.
He took advantage of the break between shifts of the jailers.
He secretly slipped the wax pellet to a jailer who had already been bribed.
He gestured with his eyes for him to pass it on as soon as possible.
The jailer calmly accepted the wax pellet.
He hid it in his sleeve and turned to leave.
All of this was clearly seen by Dong Yun's spies hidden in the shadows.
The informant immediately turned around and hurriedly went to report to Dong Yun.
The border of Yuexi County.
Gao Dingzheng sat upright inside the tent.
Looking at the remaining generals of Yong Kai before him.
His eyes were full of ambition.
"Yong Kai has been defeated. If you come to me, you will be my men."
Gao Ding said in a deep voice, his tone arrogant.
"Grand Tutor Sima Yi has sent someone to deliver the message."
"Help me consolidate my forces, eliminate Li Hui and Meng Huo, and take control of the southern regions."
"When the time comes, I will definitely not treat you unfairly!"
The remaining generals of Yong Kai knelt down one after another.
They shouted in unison, "We are willing to obey our leader's orders and swear to follow him to the death!"
A smug smile curled at the corner of Gao Ding's mouth.
A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
[Gao Ding's inner thoughts]: With Sima Yi's help.
There were also remnants of Yong Kai's troops.
I am certain that I can eliminate Li Hui and Meng Huo.
Become the true master of Nanzhong!
Meanwhile, Ma Zhong and Meng Huo had already led their troops to approach Yuexi County.
Li Hui has also appeased the people of Zangke County.
They led their troops to join them.
The three armies gathered outside the city of Yuexi.
The atmosphere was tense and ready to fight.
The war is about to start.
But what they didn't know was...
Sima Yi sent 10,000 elite troops.
They have already secretly infiltrated the territory of Yuexi County.
They lay in ambush in the mountains and forests outside the city.
Waiting for the perfect moment to launch a surprise attack.
Will the secret message in the wax pill inside the prison be successfully delivered to Sima Yi?
What kind of crisis will the ambush outside Yuexi County bring to the Shu army?
The collusion between Gao Ding and Sima Yi will further hinder the suppression of the rebellion in the south.
What kind of desperate situation are they in?
[End of Chapter]