novelSusiti Chapter 816: The Pursuit and Kill!
Chapter 816: The Pursuit and Kill!
However, just when Xiang Yu thought he could lead the remaining soldiers back to Quezhou and regroup,
On the other side, Han Xin in the Nine Heavens Army did not want them to leave so easily.
"Just leave as you please? Not so easy!"
Han Xin stood in the camp where the Chu army of Jiangdong was originally stationed, his gaze cold and stern, a sneer curling at the corner of his mouth.
If we don't inflict a deep wound on Xiang Yu, this reckless brute, and allow him to retreat to Quezhou so easily, he will surely make a comeback once he has recovered.
What will become of the peace and tranquility of Wenzhou then?
Therefore, Han Xin, who was determined to thoroughly defeat Xiang Yu, quickly made a decision and ordered Long Junzuo, Yang Jian, and Wang Xiangyang to lead the only Daoist army under his command—the Dayong Longque Army—to pursue and kill Xiang Yu and his men along their retreat route.
With the three strongest commanders under Han Xin at present, plus the help of the Da Yong Long Que Army, it would be extremely difficult for Xiang Yu to retreat easily.
"Long Junzuo, Yang Jian, and Wang Xiangyang, the three of you will lead the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army and teach Xiang Yu a profound lesson. Don't let them think that Wenzhou is a place they can come and go as they please."
Han Xin spoke calmly, glancing at Yang Jian and Wang Xiangyang, who were also eager to try.
"Yes, sir!"
The three exchanged a glance, a hint of excitement flashing across their faces. They then accepted the order and set off together. The Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army, which had been fully prepared and waiting, sped off like an arrow towards Xiang Yu's retreat route.
Han Xin and Pei Xingjian, after resting briefly in the rear, quickly resumed their march, ready to provide support at any time.
On the other side, among the Chu army in Jiangdong, just as this defeated army was trying to quietly leave, an ominous premonition loomed over Xiang Yu's heart like a dark cloud.
He also knew that his opponent, Han Xin, was as cunning as a fox, and would probably not easily let go of this opportunity to completely defeat them.
Sure enough, before the Chu army of Jiangdong had completely left the territory of Wenzhou, Han Xin's order came like a vengeful ghost. The three generals, Long Junzuo, Yang Jian, and Wang Xiangyang, led the Dayong Longque Army, chasing after them like cheetahs hunting wounded antelopes.
"Your Majesty, Han Xin's pursuing troops are upon us; the situation is critical!"
A scout, covered in dust, rushed into Xiang Yu's temporary command post, his voice filled with anxiety.
Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu frowned, a look of determination flashing in his eyes.
If they do not seize the opportunity to shake off the pursuers now, the Chu army in Jiangdong may never have a chance to turn the tide.
He stood up, exuding an indomitable ruthlessness. Despite his numerous wounds, his domineering presence was still undeniable.
"Pass down the order: the Overlord Cavalry, assemble and follow me to cover the rear!"
"The rest of the soldiers, hasten the retreat! Make sure the army safely returns to Quezhou!"
Xiang Yu's voice was heavy, and every word seemed to strike the hearts of his soldiers.
As Xiang Yu gave the order, the most elite thousands of Overlord Cavalry in the Jiangdong Chu army quickly assembled. Each of them was clad in heavy armor, holding long spears, and their eyes gleamed with a fearless determination to die. The Overlord Cavalry once again regrouped.
Xiang Yu took the lead, wielding the Heavenly Dragon City-Breaking Halberd. Despite his exhaustion, his domineering aura that looked down upon the world still inspired awe.
Long Junzuo, Yang Jian, and Wang Xiangyang led the Dayong Longque Army, which followed them closely. The three of them split into three groups, each leading a group of Dayong Longque troops, like three huge nets, attempting to completely trap the Chu army in Jiangdong.
On the battlefield... I enjoyed reading countless books, including "Summoning Famous Generals from All History in Another World." The battle cries rang out again, this time a desperate struggle for survival waged by the Chu army of Jiangdong.
Xiang Yu led his Overlord Cavalry, charging time and again into the "Dragon Sparrow King-Slaying Formation" formed by the Dragon Sparrow Army of Dayong. Each charge was like gambling with his life.
The Heavenly Dragon City-Breaking Halberd charged left and right within the "Dragon Sparrow King-Slaying Formation," unstoppable. However, Xiang Yu clearly felt that his strength was gradually fading away, while the pursuers behind him were like maggots clinging to his bones, impossible to shake off.
"Your Majesty, if this continues, we won't be able to hold out much longer!"
Gonggong, who was also struggling through the "Dragon Sparrow King Killing Formation" and was approached by Yang Jian again, sounded somewhat anxious.
Moreover, Gonggong knew very well that Xiang Yu had been fighting continuously for several days and his physical strength was already close to its limit.
If this continues, not only will the remaining Overlord Cavalry behind them perish here, but he and Xiang Yu will also perish together.
Xiang Yu remained silent for a moment, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.
"Let some of the Jiangdong youths stay behind to form a defensive line and buy us time!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Bu and the other generals beside him were all shocked. It was the first time they had ever seen Xiang Yu, a Jiangdong native, stand in front of them.
In the past, Xiang Yu was always invincible, always charging at the forefront of the Jiangdong soldiers, using his own body to build an immortal bulwark for the Jiangdong soldiers behind him.
This is war, a brutal game of survival, where sacrifice is sometimes unavoidable!
Now is not the time to show off, but to escape for our lives. The more Jiangdong youths we can send back now, the more we can send back.
Sacrificing a small number of people to cover the rear in order to buy a chance for the majority of people to survive is a stage that every commander must go through.
Previously, Xiang Yu had been invincible in battle and had never experienced such a feat.
But now, as a commander, Xiang Yu would naturally make the most rational decision!
As Xiang Yu issued his heavy orders, small groups of Jiangdong Chu soldiers were left behind, using their own flesh and blood to build temporary defensive lines.
However, those Jiangdong youths who still closely follow Xiang Yu today clearly regard him as their faith.
Therefore, even knowing that staying meant certain death, the vast majority of Jiangdong men still went without hesitation, just so that more of their brothers could return to Jiangdong alive.
On the battlefield, smoke filled the air and flames soared into the sky.
Xiang Yu led the remaining Overlord Cavalry, fighting and retreating. Every time he looked back, he could see the Jiangdong youths who had stayed behind to cover the retreat gradually disappearing in the torrent of the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army's iron hooves.
His heart ached as if it were being torn apart, but he couldn't stop now!
He is Xiang Yu, the soul of the Chu army in Jiangdong, and he absolutely cannot fall here!
And so they marched south, fighting and sacrificing their lives along the way.
The number of Chu troops under Xiang Yu's command in Jiangdong was reduced from more than 50,000 to more than 30,000. Every minute and every second, lives were being lost.
When he once headed north to Wenzhou, he was full of vigor and ambition, determined to compete with all the heroes under heaven.
The journey south to Quezhou is now fraught with difficulty, and every step of the way is stained with blood.
Finally, when Yang Jian and Wang Xiangyang led the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army to the border between Wenzhou and Quezhou, they also stopped.
If they continue to pursue, the Chu army of Jiangdong will surely fight to the death, and the price they pay may be something they are unwilling to bear.