novelSusiti Chapter 124 Lu Xiao is out of strength, kill him!
Chapter 124 Lu Xiao is out of strength, kill him!
"good!"
Yang Guang slammed his hand on the table, stood up excitedly, his eyes filled with long-suppressed ecstasy.
During these days, the Sui army occasionally managed to breach the city walls.
However, the Goguryeo army and civilians fought back fiercely and relentlessly, pushing them down with their lives.
Today's advance into the city is unprecedented, marking a substantial breakthrough in the battle.
"Your Majesty, with Prince Shuo here, Liaodong City will surely fall! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Yuwen Huaji, ever opportunistic, plastered a fawning smile on his face.
"Don't be too happy yet."
Yang Guang raised his hand to stop Yuwen Huaji from continuing his flattery, and his expression returned to a more serious tone.
They were just as happy when they heard that Lü Xiao had captured Pyongyang, but they were blocked by Liaodong City for a long time.
He knew Goguryeo's resilience well, and only by completely capturing Liaodong City and seeing Gao Yuan captured could his joy be truly deserved.
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. I was just carried away by my own pride."
Yuwen Huaji was also well-versed in his son's survival skills.
He looked wherever His Majesty looked, and he echoed whatever His Majesty said.
"Come, follow me to the front lines!"
Yang Guang strode out of the main tent.
Yuwen Huaji followed closely behind. As soon as he stepped out of the tent, the biting wind and snow mixed with ice shards stung his face.
He quickly turned around and ran back to the main tent, where he retrieved a heavy fox fur robe.
"Your Majesty, it's freezing cold. Please put on another robe."
Yuwen Huaji caught up and respectfully handed over the robe.
"No need." Yang Guang didn't turn his head, his gaze fixed firmly ahead.
"Our soldiers are fighting valiantly amidst swords and spears; what is this little bit of wind and snow to me, the Son of Heaven!"
Yuwen Huaji paused for a moment, looked at the snow falling all around him, and then touched his cold cheek.
After hesitating for a moment, she silently draped the robe that was originally intended for Yang Guang over herself.
His Majesty is not afraid of the cold, but he dreads it.
On the battlefield, Yang Guang kept his eyes fixed on Liaodong City, which was several miles away.
He could clearly see more and more Sui soldiers on the city wall, and the once precarious defense line had now stabilized somewhat.
It seems that things are developing as he wished. Before long, the army will be able to storm Liaodong City and end the torment of this bitterly cold land.
"Ugh, I'm exhausted..."
Just then, a familiar figure came running back from the direction of the city wall, tumbling and crawling. It was Yuwen Chenglong.
He was panting heavily when he plopped down on the snow, no longer wanting to move.
"You unfilial son! Where is your brother?" Yuwen Huaji asked irritably upon seeing Yuwen Chenglong's disheveled appearance.
"Still fighting in the city, probably exhausted."
Yuwen Chenglong replied weakly, then lay down on the snow to recover his strength and prepare for another battle at any time.
"Then why did you come back?"
Yuwen Huaji's eyes widened in disbelief; he never expected that his son would desert right under Yang Guang's nose.
"Your Majesty, this rebellious son is a coward who fears death. I will punish him severely when I return!"
"Because I'm useless."
Yuwen Chenglong spoke frankly, without the slightest hint of shame.
He couldn't fight as long and persistently as his elder brother, Pei Yuanqing, and Lü Xiao.
If you're tired from playing, you should naturally come back and rest. What's wrong with that?
"Zilie...have you come down to rest?"
Yang Guang interrupted the argument between the father and son, his gaze still fixed on the city wall, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible worry.
"No, the prince has never come down since he went up there. He's like an iron statue."
When Yuwen Chenglong mentioned Lü Xiao, his eyes were full of envy.
Their physical strength is something that ordinary people like them can't compare to.
Even his brother and Pei Yuanqing came down to catch their breath, but Lü Xiao managed to hold on until now.
I wonder what kind of nights Princess Ruyi spent with him.
Upon hearing this, Yang Guang's lips curled up slightly, and most of his worries dissipated.
"That's enough. Once you've rested enough, go back and fight the enemy, so no one will think I'm a deserter."
After resting for a while, Yuwen Chenglong felt he had regained some strength, so he got up, drew his sword, and once again cursed as he rushed back to the battlefield.
Before leaving, he didn't forget to make a sarcastic remark about Yuwen Huaji.
At this moment, the city walls of Liaodong had been completely occupied by the Sui army, and the battle was gradually spreading into the city.
Standing on the city wall, Li Shimin frowned as he watched Lü Xiao fight for half a day.
Such fierce generals are truly rare in this world; they are practically born battlefield killing gods.
"Second brother, this Lü Xiao is too fierce. If we don't get rid of him, we will have a great enemy when our Li family starts a rebellion in the future."
Li Yuanji leaned closer to Li Shimin, lowered his voice, a sinister glint in his eyes, and whispered in his ear.
"Don't act recklessly!"
Li Shimin turned his head, glared fiercely at Li Yuanji, and scolded him in a low voice.
What time is it now?
With the entire army focused on the battlefield, it was already a miracle that the Li family didn't cause any trouble. How could Li Yuanji possibly want to create chaos at this time?
If he hadn't come along this time, who knows what kind of trouble Li Yuanji and Yuanba would have gotten into!
"Okay, okay."
Li Yuanji reluctantly agreed, but inwardly he was quite disdainful of Li Shimin's caution.
How can one achieve great things if one is so timid and hesitant in doing things, always fearing the dangers of others?
Inside the city, Lu Xiao sheathed his Zhenyue Sword and now held the Wuhu Fangtian Halberd.
His halberd technique was powerful and sweeping; with each swing, a spray of blood appeared, and several people died in an instant.
Compared to the last battle of a hundred nations, he slaughtered relentlessly without holding back his strength.
This time, his use of physical strength was clearly more mature.
The Goguryeo general Eulji Mundeok remained hidden in a relatively safe arrow tower, keeping a close eye on Lü Xiao's every move.
He could only describe Lü Xiao's ferocity as monstrous.
This was not only due to Lü Xiao's personal bravery, but also because his presence made the originally demoralized Sui army become fearless.
Gao Yuan, who had been hiding in the inner city and dared not show his face, could no longer sit still after learning that the battle situation was deteriorating step by step.
He rushed to the front lines and looked at Lü Xiao, who was like a tiger among sheep, with disbelief on his face:
"Is this Lü Xiao really so difficult to defeat?"
If Lü Xiao's slaughter cannot be stopped, Goguryeo will have no need to resist.
At this rate, in another day or two, the soldiers and civilians in the city will be slaughtered, and then it will be a true national annihilation.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, he is only a mortal being and should be running out of strength soon."
Eulji Mundeok had been watching the battle for a long time, looking for an opportunity to strike a decisive blow.
"I have gathered the last of the city's elite troops. We await his exhaustion, then lead them to deliver a fatal blow!"
"General, that's about enough!" A Goguryeo lieutenant, who had been keeping a close eye on the battlefield, suddenly brightened up and said excitedly.